Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Highrise Residential Projects

Welcome to the ICI permits site. The following information has been designed for owners, tenants and members of the professional building and development industry wishing to obtain a building permit.

The City of Brampton now accepts various industrial, commercial, and institutional building permit applications online. Online applications or revision applications for industrial and commercial should be limited to the following types only:

Back Flow Prevention Devices
Commercial Cooking Equipment
Classroom Relocation
Unit Finish Permits for units in a multi-tenant plaza
Interior Alterations with no change of use
Solar Collectors
Exterior Façade Changes (including canopies)
Demolition
Engineered Spray Booth
Temporary Tents
Accessory Structures
Fire Suppression System
Site Services

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Approval Process Guide for ICI and Highrise Residential Construction Projects

Step 1 - Check the Zoning Provisions

The City's zoning by-law governs how a building or parcel of land within the City of Brampton can be used. There may be limitations to the use of space, building location, parking requirements etc. Ensure that your proposed use is permitted and that your proposed construction can be accommodated.

City of Brampton Zoning By-Law On-Line

Step 2 - Check for Other Required Approvals

Approvals from other departments or agencies may be required before the Building Division can accept an application for or issue a building permit.

Site Plan Controland Development Approvals
Applicable Law - Supplemental Information
Financial Contribution (Development Charges and/or Cash in Lieu of Parkland)

Step 3 - Finding a Qualified Designer

In the province of Ontario, construction and change of use is regulated by the Ontario Building Code. The Building Code requires that the person or persons who prepare designs and documents for submission of an application for a building permit have certain qualifications. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs also keeps a record of qualified individuals. To search the qualifications of your designer, please use the Ministry website.

Public Registry

Step 4 - Preparing Your Application

The Building Division is accepting online applications or revision applications for Commercial and Industrial applications (limited scope only) and offering online payment options for permit applications submitted online.

Online applications or revision applications for Industrial and Commercial should be limited to the following types only:

Back Flow Prevention Devices
Commercial Cooking Equipment
Classroom Relocation
Unit Finish Permits for units in a multi-tenant plaza
Interior Alterations with no change of use
Solar Collectors
Exterior Façade Changes (including canopies)
Demolition
Engineered Spray Booth
Temporary Tents
Accessory Structures
Fire Suppression System
Site Services

See Submission Requirements prior to starting your application.

For all other application types, book an appointment

The following application packages contain a checklist and copies of the forms that are required to be filled out in order to submit an application for construction or change of use.

Step 5 - Call for Inspections

Once your permit has been issued you may begin construction. Several stages of the construction must be inspected and passed before you proceed to the next stage. If the building or use of the building is new, you will require an occupancy permit prior to occupying the space. For information on the required inspections please visit our Inspections Page.

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Highrise Residential Projects

Approval Process Guide for ICI and Highrise Residential Construction Projects

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