Upon submission of your building permit application, we require an $90.00 deposit. Submission of your building permit application does not mean that you may begin your project. Your project cannot be started until you have paid and picked up your building permit from the Municipal Office.

Starting construction prior to having your building permit will result in higher building permit fees and can result in having to restart your project.

Once you have your building permit, take a moment to look at it. You will notice that the building department has indicated which steps require inspections. It is your responsibility to call for these inspections. Inspections require at least 48 hours’ notice.

 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application process or zoning requirements for your project, please contact the municipality.

Building information may be obtained by contacting the Temiskaming Municipal Services Association (TMSA) – Building Department

Phone: 705-563-2426

35-A Tenth Street, P.O. Box 51, Earlton, Ontario, P0J 1E0

Website: www.tembuild.com

 

Code of Conduct for Building Services

 

The Building Department for our municipality is managed through a partnership with the Temiskaming Municipal Services Association (TMSA). To ensure the highest level of trust and safety in our community, the Chief Building Official (CBO) operates under a formal Code of Conduct.

 

Our Commitment to You

When you apply for a building permit or request an inspection, you can expect our building services to be delivered based on these four core values:

• Fairness: Every application is treated equally. We apply the rules of the Ontario Building Code consistently, regardless of who the builder or homeowner is.
• Independence: The CBO makes decisions based strictly on the law and technical safety standards. These decisions are made independently of any outside or political influence.
• Integrity: Our staff acts with honesty and professionalism. We aim to protect the safety of the public and the integrity of the buildings in our region.
• Objectivity: Decisions are based on facts and the requirements of the Building Code Act.

 

A Unique Partnership

While the CBO is an employee of the TMSA (a not-for-profit association), they are directly appointed by our Municipal Council. This means they are legally responsible to our municipality to ensure all construction meets provincial safety standards.

 

Accountability

We take all concerns regarding professional conduct seriously. The Building Code Act requires a formal process for handling complaints about the conduct of building officials:

• If a member of the public believes there has been a breach of this Code, they should contact the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the municipality where the work is located.
• The CAO will then bring the matter to the TMSA Board.
• The TMSA Board will formally review the matter and take any necessary action to ensure standards are maintained.

 

Why This Matters

Building codes exist to protect the health, safety, and accessibility of the places where we live, work, and play. This Code of Conduct ensures that those safety rules are enforced fairly and professionally across all 21 member municipalities in our region.