Building permits allow your Municipality to protect both individual and the community interest, and applying for the permit, would let them ensure the building is in compliance with the followings: OBC (Ontario Building Code) which sets good standards of design and construction to meet safety, health, fire safety, etc. as an insured and licensed construction company, we are committed to obeying the OBC, whether in the design or construction phase to pass all the required inspection right at the first time. Local Zoning Bylaw. we review and let you know how the local zoning by-law may affect your proposed construction idea and if it is allowable or not, and if it’s not, what options you have Other applicable legislation, including conservation authority approvals and certain requirements under the Environmental Protection Act