Tenant Improvements

You need a Tenant Improvement Permit for any new construction or the proposed alteration of an existing building (e.g. installation of windows, washrooms, racking, walls). Applying tenants are required to get permission from the owner of the building prior to construction. Please see our Tenant Improvement Brochure (PDF) for more information.

Additional Information

To apply for a Tenant Improvement Permit, please complete the Tenant Improvement Building Permit Application Form (PDF).

• Accessible Washroom Designs Guide (PDF)
• Alternative Solutions Guide (PDF)
• Building Accessibility Handbook 2020 (PDF)
• Combustible / Non-Combustible Waste Arms Guide (PDF)
• Commercial Cooking Exhaust Systems Guide (PDF)
• Domestic Water Shut-Off and Secondary Suites Guide (PDF)
• Fire Alarm Equipment Replacement Guide (PDF)
• Mezzanine Structures Guide (PDF)
• Racking Guide (PDF)
• Spray Booth Installations Guide (PDF)
• Tenant Improvement Checklist (PDF)
• Tenant Improvement Guide (PDF)
• Tenant Improvements - Fast Tracks Guide (PDF)

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