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

• 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

• 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