Impacts of COVID-19 on programs and services:
Effective January 4, 2021, and until the
provincial lockdown is lifted (currently estimate to be until at least February 11), Town of BWG offices will be closed to the public. Most staff will be working from home, so in-person meetings will be conducted only as needed and on an appointment basis. We would be pleased to help you by phone or email. Please see information on this page for details or visit the
Virtual Services page.
See the Town's COVID-19 page for more information. |
Modified Services During Coronavirus Pandemic
How have COVID-19 precautions affected the Building Division?
Please be advised that the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s building permits and inspections protocol has been amended based on the Emergency Order announced by the Provincial Government.
See Ontario Regulation 10/21.
We will continue to issue building permits, in accordance with the Building Code Act and all Applicable Laws, notwithstanding the issuance of building permits under the authority of the Building Code Act, the recent Ontario Regulation 10/21, as amended, being the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, order limiting construction deemed non-essential. It is the responsibility of those involved with the construction project to determine compliance with Ontario Regulation 10/21. Please refer to the Ontario regulation 10/21 link above. Construction projects considered essential, pursuant to the Province’s recent order (O. Reg. 10/21), as amended, will continue to be inspected, pursuant to our authority under the Building Code Act. If you have questions about which businesses are deemed essential and which are not, please refer to the Province’s ‘Stop the Spread Business Information Line’ at 1-888-444-3659 or visit their website. Can I apply for a Building Permit?
Our office will continue to accept and review all new permit applications. Construction may only proceed where it falls within the above list.
Where construction is permitted, the inspection protocols outlined in the section below must be followed.
Building permit applications may be submitted by email to
buildinginspections@townofbwg.com. Please note that email attachments cannot be larger than 10MB; any larger files will require submission by a file-sharing program such as
Dropbox.
Please see information below on payment methods.
Can I request a Building Inspection?
You may request an inspection, and an inspection will be conducted provided that all requirements are met.
All persons requesting a building inspection must
complete a
COVID-19 Screening Checklist on the morning of the inspection request and we must receive it prior to the actual inspection. To request an inspection, please email
buildinginspections@townofbwg.com
Please make note of the following:
Agricultural, Multi-Residential, Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI), and Residential Builders:
- Inspectors will conduct on-site inspections and may only be accompanied by 1 individual who has completed the COVID-19 Screening Checklist, in addition to maintaining the recommended social distance (minimum 2 metres distance). No other individuals may be in the vicinity or in the structure of the requested inspection and no other individuals may approach the Inspector.
- If these protocols are not followed, the Inspector has the right to refuse any further on-site inspections.
Homeowners: Construction started prior to January 12
- Virtual inspections will be an acceptable form of inspection, available until further notice. For simple construction, photos MAY be accepted at the discretion of the Inspector and may be sent to
buildinginspections@townofbwg.com
- Inspectors will conduct on-site inspections at the inspector’s discretion and may only be accompanied by 1 individual who has completed the COVID-19 Screening Checklist, in addition to maintaining the recommended social distance (minimum 2 metres distance). No other individuals may be in the vicinity or in the structure of the requested inspection and no other individuals may approach the Inspector.
- If these protocols are not followed, the Inspector has the right to refuse any further on-site inspections.
Should completion of construction occur without the benefit of a required inspection, the Chief Building Official may require the construction to be uncovered in accordance with the Building Code Act.
Payment Methods
Amounts over $5,000
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Method of Payment |
Instructions
| Residential Builders and ICI Projects
| Wire Transfer
| Please contact us at
buildinginspections@townofbwg.com or 905-778-2055 ext. 1500 to advise us that you wish to make a wire transfer and we will provide you with detailed instructions. A copy of the wire transfer report shall then be sent to
payments@townofbwg.com with a copy to
buildinginspections@townofbwg.com with the following information:
- Amount of wire transfer
- Reason for transfer (Building Permit Fees or Development Charges)
- Municipal address or associated plan number and lot numbers. (e.g. 123 Bradford St., or Plan 51M-1133 Lots 1-20)
Once confirmation of payment is received from our finance department, your application will be processed and a copy of the receipt will be sent by email.
| Homeowners and Other Projects
| Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD)
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Click here for the pre-authorized debit form, which will allow a withdrawal directly from your bank account. Complete the form and send it with a copy of a void cheque to
buildinginspections@townofbwg.com with the following information:
- Amount to be withdrawn
- Municipal address of property where work is to take place
Once confirmation of payment is received from our finance department, your application will be processed.
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Payments of $5,000 or less
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Method of Payment |
Instructions
| Any project
| Credit Card
| A Town of BWG staff member will call the phone number you have provided to take payment by VISA or MasterCard. A receipt will be emailed to you directly.
| Any project
| Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD)
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Click here for the pre-authorized debit form, which will allow a withdrawal directly from your bank account. Complete the form and send it with a copy of a void cheque to
buildinginspections@townofbwg.com with the following information:
- Amount to be withdrawn
- Municipal address of property where work is to take place
Once confirmation of payment is received from our finance department, your application will be processed.
This option is ideal if you are providing a security deposit at the same time.
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Security Deposits
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Method of Payment |
Instructions
| Any project
(for details, see section 4.3 of Building By-law 2019-107)
| Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD)
| Click here for the pre-authorized debit form, which will allow a withdrawal directly from your bank account. Complete the form and send it with a copy of a void cheque to
buildinginspections@townofbwg.com with the following information:
- Amount to be withdrawn
- Municipal address of property where work is to take place
Once confirmation of payment is received from our finance department, the permit card and drawings will be sent to you.
The same banking information will be used for the release of the security deposit once the project is deemed complete.
| Any project
(for details, see section 4.3 of Building By-law 2019-107)
| Wire Transfer
| Please contact us at
buildinginspections@townofbwg.com or 905-778-2055 ext. 1500 to advise us that you wish to make a wire transfer and we will provide you with detailed instructions. A copy of the wire transfer report shall then be sent to
payments@townofbwg.com with a copy to
buildinginspections@townofbwg.com with the following information:
- Amount of wire transfer
- Reason for transfer (Building Permit Fees or Development Charges)
- Municipal address or associated plan number and lot numbers. (e.g. 123 Bradford St., or Plan 51M-1133 Lots 1-20)
Once confirmation of payment is received from our finance department, your application will be processed and a copy of the receipt will be sent by email.
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