Permits & Inspections
When an Ottawa deck needs a building permit, what the application and drawings need, the homeowner design exemption, and the footing, framing and final inspections
What does the Ottawa framing inspection check on a deck?
Ottawa's framing inspection comes "at completion of structural framing and guards." That is what the City says about it. We found no separate framing...
Does a small freestanding deck in Riverside South need a permit?
A freestanding deck in Riverside South needs a permit only when two conditions are both met: its walking surface is greater than 10 square metres...
Deck permit when the house has three units in Ottawa?
A deck on a house with three or more units falls outside the homeowner design exemption, so you will need a BCIN designer, an architect or an...
How long is the first permit review for an Ottawa deck?
The City of Ottawa lists "First review - 5 business days" for a deck building permit application. That is the timeline for the first review, not a...