Building Project Resources

This page contains links to City and external resources and helpful documents to download relating to your building project.

Helpful Links

Find information on additional permits you may need, where to find a designer, how to get in touch with the conservation authority and more:

Project Guidance Documents

Search how-to guides, application checklists, forms and other resources that may be applicable to your particular demolition, construction, or renovation project.

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Project
Type: Form
Project: Secondary Dwelling

Confirm water service pipes are sized in accordance with Part 7 of the Ontario Building Code
Type: Form
Project: New Residential Build

Multi-residential hydraulic load calculation form
Type: Checklist
Project: New Commercial Build

Application checklist outlining the application, drawing, and submission requirements
Type: Guide
Project: New Commercial Build, New Residential Build

The purpose of this information sheet is to provide guidance on how average grade is calculated.
Type: Guide
Project: New Residential Build
Related Links: Residential New Builds

The certified model program is intended to give builders a head start on the review of their plans prior to the registration of a plan of subdivision.
Type: Guide
Project: Addition, New Commercial Build, Deck, Detached Garage/Shed, Interior Renovation, New Residential Build, Pool, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling

This information sheet outlines tips and requirements for placing concrete in cold weather.
Type: Guide
Project: New Commercial Build

The Building Code Act lists the conditions under which a Conditional Building Permit (CBP) can be issued. This info sheet outlines the City of Barrie's process for CBPs.
Type: Guide
Project: New Residential Build

The purpose of this information sheet is to provide developers/builders with information around Firebreak Lot requirements.
Type: Guide
Project: New Commercial Build

This information sheet outlines the Building Department’s policy for requiring professional design for ground signs.
Type: Guide
Project: Deck

The practice of bolting a ledger board (generally to support a wood deck) through brick veneer into wood framing does not comply with either Part 4 or Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code. The City of Barrie will only accept wood ledgers attached to solid masonry walls.