It is not necessary to obtain building permits to perform the following work. However, you must still comply with the requirements of the Markham Zoning By-laws and if applicable, the Ontario Building Code.

• Erect a fence, other than a pool enclosure fence. Compliance with the Town Fence Bylaw is required. Please Note: Building permits are required to erect a pool enclosure fencing in accordance with the Swimming Pool Bylaw.
• Retaining walls less than 1 metre in height
• Sidewalks
• Planters and landscaping
• Damp-proofing basements
• Replacement plumbing fixtures
• Replacement hot water heaters (note the requirement to limit hot water to 49°C after September 2004)
• Kitchen or bathroom cupboards
• Painting, decorating and general maintenance
• Replacing roof shingles on a residential dwelling
• Air conditioning units or heat pumps added to existing systems
• Replacement furnaces provided the new and old furnaces have similar heat output and use the same fuel
• Accessory buildings (storage sheds) not greater than 10m2 (108 sq. ft.) in area. Compliance with the Town's zoning bylaw for property line setbacks is required. Visit Plans Examination for more information.
• Decks in the rear yard, not attached to the dwelling and less than 10m2 in area. Please Note: Decks larger than 10m2 and all decks attached to a dwelling and more than 600 mm (2'-0") above grade do require a building permit.

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