本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛You need a building permit if you plan to:

construct a new building
renovate, repair or add to a building
demolish or remove all or a portion of a building
change a building's use
install, change or remove partitions and load-bearing walls
make new openings for, or change the size of, doors and windows
build a garage, balcony or deck
excavate a basement or construct a foundation
install or modify heating, plumbing, air conditioning systems or fireplaces
reconstruct a chimney.


You do not need a building permit to:

replace existing, same-size doors and windows, subject to distance from property lines
install siding on small residential buildings, subject to distance from property lines
build a roofless deck under two feet (0.61 metres) that is not attached to a building
build a utility shed under 100 ft2 (9.29 m2)
reshingle a roof, provided there is no structural work
install eavestroughs, provided that drainage is contained on your property
replace or increase insulation, dry-wall or plaster
damp-proof basements
paint or decorate
install kitchen or bathroom cupboards without plumbing
erect a fence (except for swimming pools ­ outside pools require permits)
electrical work (the Electrical Safety Authority, however, must inspect electrical installations)更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net