The Corporation of the Township of Laird

Building Permit Information Sheet

  • Please supply a Site Plan noting the distance from the property lines and other

related items with your application.

  • For buildings over 484 sq. ft., please supply Drawings from a qualified person with a

BCIN # or from the homeowner if he/she has code knowledge.

  • Also, as of Jan. 1/12, all addition or new homes must supply drawings of heating &

HRV layout with energy or to meet Energy Rating, etc. “See Form”

A) Please contact the Algoma Public Health @ (705)-942-4646 Ext. 3113 to determine if a Certificate of Approval is required.

B) The Chief Building Official (Glen Irwin) @ (705) 971-5116 requires three (3) days notice prior to the following inspections:

  1. 1) Sight Inspection
  2. 2) Form Inspection
  3. 3) Plumbing Ground Run
  4. 4) Foundation Inspection (before backfill)
  5. 5) Framing Inspection
  6. 6) Plumbing Inspection – Rough-in with Test on (Water or Air) by Master Plumber
  7. 7) Insulation, Air and Vapour Barrier Inspection
  8. 8) Mechanical Inspection (i.e. air exchangers, furnace)
  9. 9) Final Inspection

C) The Ontario Building Code requires that:

  1. 1) Foundations are 4’6″ into the ground with 6″ exposed above ground
  2. 2) Footings are a minimum of 6″ deep X 18″ wide – 1 storey buildings
  3. 3) Soft Ground, Slab On Grade Dwellings, Two Storey Garages and Garage Slabs wider than 32’ may require a P. Eng.

D) Laird Township Zoning By-law 531 requires the following setbacks: Areas zoned AGRICULTURAL and SUMMER COTTAGE:

Dwelling – Front yard – 15 metres or 49.21 feet minimum

  • Side yards – 8 metres or 26.25 feet minimum
  • Rear yards – 15 metres or 49.21 feet minimum

Areas zoned HAMLET:

Dwelling – Front yard – 15 metres or 49.21 feet minimum

  • Side yards – 5 metres or 16.40 feet minimum
  • Rear yards – 15 metres or 49.21 feet minimum

Accessory Building for ZONES LISTED ABOVE:

  • Front yard – 15 metres or 49.21 feet minimum
  • Side yards – 2 metres or 6.56 feet minimum
  • Rear yards – 2 metres or 6.56 feet minimum

PLEASE NOTE: – The property owner is responsible to make sure to Building Inspector has been notified for any inspections.

  • Any contractor engaged by property owners will held responsible for damage caused to municipal roadways.
  • No person shall cause drainage problems on abutting lands by altering the topography of the land.
  • When building, be sure to keep your property FIRE SMART! Check out how at

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