Businesses doing commercial interior renovations can request permission to proceed with some interior demolition work while they await approval and issuance of their full interior alteration and associated trades permits.
Selective Interior Demolition Permission can only be requested in conjunction with a complete application for a change to an existing commercial building, where the work involves interior alterations only and no development permit is required. It can not be applied for separately and is not available for work that involves a change of use for business activities, exterior alterations and/or additions. Permanent sign applications remain a separate process.
Permission is limited to the removal of fixtures and finishes, selective deconstruction of partitions, asbestos and hazmat remediation in relation to the project, and plumbing groundwork or underfloor work.
The interior alteration application must meet the
minimum submission requirements
on the first intake screening to qualify for Selective Interior Demolition Permission. If the application is deemed incomplete, the request for Selective Interior Demolition Permission will be refused and no work may start until the building permit is issued.
Minimum requirements include:
- Completed form and scope of project
- Correct addressing, trades and construction value
- Fees paid
- Plans and specifications appropriate to the project
- Completed professional schedules where applicable
Note: A Selective Interior Demolition Permission is not a full building permit and does not permit new construction activities other than as outlined in the permission conditions.