Basement Finishing Permit in Ontario: Requirements and Process
May 6, 2026
When you need a permit to finish a basement in Ontario, what the OBC requires, and how to avoid the most common rejection reasons.
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Anita S.
Drafting and permit-process writer
Anita is a designer with deep specialization in Ontario Building Code compliance. She works on the trickier end of the residential permit spectrum: rejected permit reviews, code interpretation disputes, and projects involving sprinklered second units, fire separation, and existing building exemptions.
Toronto Building Inspections: Why, When & How?
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Advantages of Hiring a Professional Drafting Service for Your Project
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Every renovation is optimistic because it often starts out with a vision of amazing new living places and updated areas. It’s always exciting when you start a new home renovation project, and...
Advice for relocating a bathroom in your home
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When you purchase a home or even when you build it from scratch, there will likely come a time for changes to be made. One of the most common interior renovations involves...
Springtime in Canada is deck building time – make sure you’ve got your permit!
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Once winter releases its icy grip, many homeowners are incredibly eager to get to work on their houses and yards. Of course, this goes beyond your average spring clean, and a deck...
SOME INTERESTING LEED PLATINUM CERTIFIED BUILDINGS
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Check out this article on 6 Toronto buildings that have LEED Platinum certification. There is a lot of very interesting technology discussed here. These buildings have very low energy usage, low VOC...
