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A building permit is required for a tent or tent-like shade structure. A building permit is NOT required where the tent(s) are,
(a) not more than 60 m2 in aggregate ground area,
(b) not attached to a building, and
(c) constructed more than 3 m from other structures. 
 
A tent or tent-like shade structure not subject to building permit may be subject to regulations under Zoning By-law 1-88 as amended. Please contact 905-832-8510 to inquire.

Designer requirements

Drawings that are prepared by a qualified designer (as defined in the Ontario Building Code) must include:
  • The qualified designer's name
  • The qualified designer’s registration number
  • The qualification identification number of the qualified designer (Building Code Identification Number: BCIN)
  • The qualified designer's signature
  • The stamp or statement that the qualified designer has reviewed and taken responsibility for the design activities

Drawing requirements

Two sets of construction drawings must be provided.
 
All drawings must be provided on standard-sized sheets to a minimum scale of 1:75 or 3/16ths equals one foot. Drawings are to be fully dimensioned, signed and dated, and include information such as:
  • Site Plan or survey showing the temporary tent location including the setbacks from the tent to the property lines, other tents and buildings located on the property.
  • Access route for fire fighting (easily accessible for emergency personnel).
  • Tent floor plan including (but not limited to):
    • Aisle widths, proposed floor layout, occupant load, aisle widths, exit locations, fire extinguisher locations, bleachers, sidewalks, sanitary facilities
  • Structural and fire protection design specification of the tent including:
    • Underwriters Laboratories Canada (CAN/ULC) fire resistance or flame spread rating for the tent material
    • Installation specifications for the tent

Additional requirements

  • Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish (PDF)
  • Schedule 1 Designer Information Form (if applicable) (PDF)
  • Commonly Used Applicable Laws & Building Permits (PDF)
  • Owner's Letter of Undertaking Respecting General Review (PDF)
  • General Review Commitment Form (PDF)
  • Land and Building Use Declaration (PDF)
  • 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

Fax: 905-832-8558

Email: buildingstandards@vaughan.ca

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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
  • Plumbing, HVAC, septic and tents building permits
  • Zoning by-laws
  • Zoning services
  • Infrastructure Planning and Corporate Asset Management
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Build Right Ontario
  • Code of Conduct for Building Officials (PDF)
  • Fees and Charges By-law 171-2013 (PDF)
    Schedule F
  • 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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