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The Building Code Act, 1992 requires a building permit to be obtained prior to the start of the demolition of a building.  Demolition permit applications are accepted through the Online Permitting Portal.
 
Approval from the City of Vaughan’s Urban Design and Cultural Heritage division is required before applying for a demolition permit.
 
Did you know that Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) uses vacant buildings for realistic and hands-on rescue training? Before a building is scheduled for demolition, consider offering it to the City’s Acquired Structure Program. Training only takes a few days and it won’t interrupt with any demolition schedules.

Drawing requirements

  •  A PDF copy of a survey or a site plan based on a survey identifying the building that will be demolished
  • A PDF copy of a professional engineer’s report and plans detailing the proposed demolition and the method or sequence of demolition (as required)

Designer requirements

The following are required in certain situations:
  • A professional engineer to review the project during construction
  • A signed commitment to review form at the time of application
  • A professional engineer may supply a demolition report in accordance with the Ontario Building Code

Additional requirements

  • Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish (PDF)
  • Commonly Used Applicable Laws & Building Permits (PDF)
  • Building Permit Applicant Authorization Form (PDF)
  • Tree Declaration (PDF)
  • Schedule 1 Designer Information Form (PDF) (as required)
  • General Review Commitment Form (PDF) (as required)
  • A PDF copy of the approval from the City of Vaughan’s Urban Design and Cultural Heritage division
  • Any other documents that are important for the project
 

 Contact Information

 

Building Standards​​​

Phone: 905-832-8510
Inspection Services: 905-832-8511
City of Vaughan: 905-832-2281

Email: buildingstandards@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1​​​
 

 Related Links

 
  • Building inspections
  • Building Standards department
  • By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services
  • City by-laws
  • Development Engineering Services
  • Development Planning
  • Infrastructure Planning and Corporate Asset Management
  • Zoning by-laws
  • Zoning services
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Build Right Ontario
  • Code of Conduct for Building Officials (PDF)
  • Ministry of Municipal Affairs
  • Ontario Association of Architects
  • Ontario Building Code
  • Ontario Building Code Act, 1992
  • Ontario Building Officials Association
  • Professional Engineers of Ontario
  • Tarion
  • York Region
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