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Building and Renovating

Building Permit Information, Applications and Fees

A building permit is a municipal document from the City of Sarnia that provides legal authorization to begin construction of a building project.

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Residential Fences

A building permit is not required to construct a new fence. However, the City does have a by-law in place […]

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Swimming Pools

A permit is required to construct or install a pool or any other structure located outdoors which is capable of […]

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Sheds and Detached Garages

Any accessory building (such as a shed or a garage) over 10 square metres (108 square feet) in size will […]

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Decks

A building permit is required for a deck higher than 0.6 metres (2 feet) above average ground level or any […]

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1-877-472-7642

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255 Christina Street North, Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 7N2

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