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Inspections
Inspections are a mandatory item that is required to ensure that the Ontario Building Code, and other applicable laws, include municipal bylaws, are followed, and construction/work is done safely and correctly. In order to ensure the permit is completed and closed, all prescribed inspections need to be scheduled through our municipal office and passed by a building inspector. Prescribed inspections are listed on your issued building permit. These inspections are required to be conducted by the Municipality of Thames Centre Building Department and notice is required to be given to the Building Department prior to each inspection as prescribed by Div.C.1.3.5.1.(2) of the Ontario Building Code.
Scheduling Inspections:
When scheduling an inspection please utilize the Cloudpermit portal if your application is on Cloudpermit, or you can email building@thamescentre.on.ca, if you do not have access to email, call the Development Services Assistant at (519) 268-7334 extension 255 with the below required booking information:
- Permit Number
- Municipal Address and Lot Number if applicable.
- Stage(s) of Construction
- Date of Inspection
- Preferred timeslot:
- Morning (9 am - 12 pm) or
- Afternoon (12 pm - 4 pm)
- Morning (9 am - 12 pm) or
A minimum of 24 to 48 hours notice prior to readiness is required and the schedule is complete at 3:30 pm each day for the following day. Cancellations are not accepted the day of and will result as fail/a re-inspection should proper notice of 24-48 hours not be provided.
Should you require any further assistance, you can contact the building@thamescentre.on.ca.
Approvals and Regulations
- Thames Centre Planning Department
- Middlesex County Planning Department
- Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA)
- Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (KCCA)
- Ministry of Transportation (MTO)
The Building Code Act, 1992, is the legislative framework for the construction, renovation, and change-of-use of a building. The Ontario Building Code is a regulation under the Act that creates detailed standards for construction and the administration of building permits.
The purposes of the Ontario Building Code are to promote health and safety, fire protection, resource conservation, environmental integrity, and accessibility through appropriate standards.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is responsible for the development of, and any changes to, the Building Code Act and the Code.
Contact Us
Municipality of Thames Centre
4305 Hamilton Rd
Dorchester, ON, Canada, N0L 1G3
Ph (519)268-7334
Fax (519)268-3928
Amanda Storrey
Director of Planning & Development Services
Ph (519)268-7334 x249
astorrey@thamescentre.on.ca
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