Permit Library › Municipal: City of Toronto › Toronto Building › Demolition
Demolition Permit: Non-Residential
Permit to demolish non-residential buildings safely and in compliance with the Building Code Act.
You need it when: You demolish a commercial, industrial or other non-residential building.
Why it's needed
- Required for non-residential demolitions.
When to apply
- Before demolition; after service disconnections.
Review time
Plan for about 30 business days.
Documents for a complete application
- Answers to the demolition checklist questions; if the building is over 3 storeys or 600 m², has pre/post-tensioned members, goes below adjacent footings, or uses explosives, a P.Eng. general review commitment and a letter on the structure and demolition method [TO form 14-0063]
- Demolition application + site plan
- Utility disconnection confirmations
- Designated substance survey
- Demolition checklist
Submission checklists
How to submit
- Electronic submission to Toronto Building.
Often needed first
Forms and guides
- Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish (City of Toronto, application form)
- Schedule 1: Designer Information (City of Toronto, application form)
- Demolition Permit Application Checklist (City of Toronto, checklist)
- Vibration Control Form (City of Toronto, declaration)
Official pages
Track Demolition Permit: Non-Residential free.
Track this permit freeDeadlines in business days, email alerts before decisions are due, and your whole team in one place.
Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.