{"id":73907,"date":"2025-06-04T13:16:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T17:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/?post_type=municipal-permit&#038;p=73907"},"modified":"2025-08-28T14:35:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:35:23","slug":"mise-norme-cloture-piscine-en","status":"publish","type":"municipal-permit","link":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/permits-finder\/find-permit\/mise-norme-cloture-piscine-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Fencing for existing swimming pools (new standards)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"sticky-section-group aligndefault\"\n>\n   \n<div class=\"sticky-section-main\"\n>\n   \n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text\">The government has updated the regulations to reduce the risk of accidents and drowning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The new standards apply to all pools (above-ground, in-ground, portable), including those installed before 2010. The installation must be compliant by September 30, 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applicable standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/reglements-permis\/index-reglements\/?findstr[q]=L-280&amp;findstr[group]=regulations\" data-type=\"regulation\" data-id=\"8504\">Bylaw L-280<\/a> concerning the construction of fences around swimming pools and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/reglements-permis\/index-reglements\/?findstr[q]=L-11807&amp;findstr[group]=regulations\" data-type=\"regulation\" data-id=\"8831\">Bylaw L-11807<\/a> concerning pool safety have been repealed. They have been replaced by transitional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/reglements-permis\/index-reglements\/?findstr[q]=L-12907&amp;findstr[group]=regulations\" data-type=\"regulation\" data-id=\"9047\">By-law L-12907<\/a> which ensures that existing installations are maintained or rebuilt in compliance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/habitation-territoire\/piscines-et-spas\/securite-piscines-residentielles\/securisez-piscine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">provincial regulations<\/a> by September 30, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pools installed before November 1, 2010\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Installations must be compliant by September 30, 2025.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To find out whether your existing installations are compliant, read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/habitation-territoire\/piscines-et-spas\/securite-piscines-residentielles\/securisez-piscine#c260971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minist\u00e8re des Affaires municipales et de l&#8217;Habitation self-assessment form<\/a> that corresponds to your situation.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To find out which standards apply to a pool or spa, see the Quebec government&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-contenu.quebec.ca\/cdn-contenu\/adm\/min\/affaires-municipales\/publications\/ministere\/securite_piscines_residentielles\/NAP_ReglPiscineResi_VFD.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">explanatory document<\/a> (PDF, 1,22\u00a0Mo).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pools installed between November 1, 2010 and July 1, 2021\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No changes required for installations that comply with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/reglements-permis\/index-reglements\/?findstr[q]=L-11807&amp;findstr[group]=regulations\" data-type=\"regulation\" data-id=\"8831\">Bylaw L-11807\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pools purchased before July 1, 2021 and installed between July 1 and September 30, 2021, must comply with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/reglements-permis\/index-reglements\/?findstr[q]=L-11807&amp;findstr[group]=regulations\" data-type=\"regulation\" data-id=\"8831\">Bylaw L-11807<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pools purchased and installed after July 1, 2021\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read the applicable provincial regulation on home pools.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventing access to the pool\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All homeowners must ensure that their swimming pools comply with current regulations. The safety of your family, friends and guests depends on it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pools or spas over 2,000 litres must be enclosed to prevent access.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spas (Must be protected by a solid, rigid cover to prevent access when not in use).\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-ground and semi-in-ground pools (must be enclosed by fencing to prevent access).\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Above-ground pools with a wall height of less than 1.2 m and portable pools with a wall height of less than 1.4 m must be fenced off to prevent access.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Above-ground or portable pools do not need an enclosure if access to the pool is by:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/piscine-echelle-amovible-securitaire-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration d'une \u00e9chelle amovible\" class=\"wp-image-45758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/piscine-echelle-amovible-securitaire-300x300-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/piscine-echelle-amovible-securitaire-300x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A removable ladder equipped with a self-closing and self-latching safety gate.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-plateforme-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration d'une plateforme pour l'acc\u00e8s \u00e0 la piscine.\" class=\"wp-image-38291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-plateforme-300x300-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-plateforme-300x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A securely enclosed platform.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-terrasse-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration d'une plateforme rattach\u00e9e \u00e0 la r\u00e9sidence pour la piscine.\" class=\"wp-image-38295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-terrasse-300x300-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-terrasse-300x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A patio attached to the home, if the part of the patio that gives acess to the pool is protected by an enclosure.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automatic closing and locking device mandatory\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every gate in a fence must be fitted with a passive safety device that automatically closes and locks the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"lightbox-video aligndefault external-video\"\n  >\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1_ds1QJcgbM\" class=\"lightbox-video__thumbnail\" data-caption=\"Pool Fencing Regulation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-fancybox>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/piscines-protection-acces-960x540.jpg\" class=\"attachment-photo-gallery-landscape size-photo-gallery-landscape\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/piscines-protection-acces-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/piscines-protection-acces-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/piscines-protection-acces-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/piscines-protection-acces-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/piscines-protection-acces-420x235.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/piscines-protection-acces.jpg 1216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>      <div class=\"lightbox-video__overlay\">\n        <div class=\"lightbox-video__play-wrapper\">\n          <span class=\"lightbox-video__play-icon icon-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n          <p class=\"sr-only\">Play video<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"lightbox-video__caption\">Pool Fencing Regulation<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applicable standards for springs and latches\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-porte-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Porte de l\u2019enceinte avec un ressort\" class=\"wp-image-38293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-porte-300x300-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-porte-300x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The enclosure gate must open and close automatically by means of a spring.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-loquet-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Loquet automatique\" class=\"wp-image-38287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-loquet-300x300-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-loquet-300x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The latch should engage automatically when the door is closed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-loquet-ext-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"loquet du c\u00f4t\u00e9 ext\u00e9rieur\" class=\"wp-image-38289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-loquet-ext-300x300-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/piscine-loquet-ext-300x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When the latch is on the outside of the enclosure, it must be installed at a height of 1.5 m or more from the ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum height of enclosure\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of a new pool adjacent to an existing balcony or patio, the existing guardrail must be replaced or modified to comply with the mandatory minimum height of 1.2 metres, according to residential pool safety regulations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applying for a permit\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying for a permit, make sure you have all the required documents. Also, please read the current regulations and plan where to place the installation. You should also find out what safety measures you need to take.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordions-group block-accordions-group accordion-container is-style-no-margin-top\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"step-1-preparing-your-application\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\">Step 1 &#8211; Preparing your application<\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-grey-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e0082cf6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>1 &#8211; Read the applicable standards above.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-grey-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e0082cf6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>2 &#8211; Choose where to install the enclosure\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find a location that complies with current regulations. The pool enclosure must be at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) high and a minimum distance from buildings and other installations on your property.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-grey-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e0082cf6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>3 &#8211; Prepare a layout plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Draft a precise plan showing the pool and the enclosure.\u00a0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location of pool in relation to building and property limits\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing trees and trees to be felled with their diameter breast height (tree trunk diameter at 1.3 m from the highest ground level)\u202f\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance from property limits\u202f\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance from all permanent structures\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location and height of enclosure\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-grey-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e0082cf6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>4 \u2013 Gather the necessary documents\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following documents are required:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/formulaire-piscine.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/formulaire-piscine.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application form for pools and spas<\/a> (PDF, 466 ko) <\/strong><\/strong>completed and signed\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan d\u2019implantation \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle pr\u00e9par\u00e9 par le requ\u00e9rant<\/strong><br>Le plan doit repr\u00e9senter la situation existante et il doit \u00eatre r\u00e9cent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layout plan to scale prepared by applicant<\/strong><br>The plan must represent the existing situation and be recent.<br><br>Certificate of location prepared by the land surveyor.\u00a0<br>It must represent the existing situation and be recent.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In flood plains or riverside areas:\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the shoreline\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify flood levels\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delineate flood zones, the special intervention zone (ZIS) and highest known flood levels (PHEC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Photo of the yard where the pool will be installed.<\/strong><br>Please include photos of the backyard, balcony and back wall showing the openings (doors and windows) are required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/procuration-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Power of attorney<\/strong><\/a> (PDF, 38 ko)(if you are not the owner)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"step-2-applying-for-a-permit\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\">Step 2 &#8211; Applying for a permit<\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Once you have gathered all the necessary documents, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville.laval.qc.ca\/apex\/f?p=605:13:5789397980444:::::\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply for a permit to install a pool enclosure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After submitting your permit application\u00a0<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive an email concerning the status of your application within five business days.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your application <strong>is complete<\/strong>: You will receive a file number and an account statement, which you must pay on receipt.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"notification-message notification-message__bg-alert-circle\" \n  >\n   <div class=\"notification-message__inner-container\">\n    <div class=\"notification-message__heading\">\n              <span class=\"notification-message__icon icon icon-alert-circle\"><\/span>\n                    <p class=\"notification-message__title\">Important<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"notification-message__text\">\n        <p>If you have not received your file number and account status in your inbox, please check your junk mail folder. <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your application <strong>is incomplete<\/strong>: We will send you a notice of refusal, including a list of the missing documents. You will then have to submit a new application with all the required documents.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"step-3-pay-the-permit-fees\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\">Step 3 &#8211; Pay the permit fees<\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Pay your permit application fees using the online <a href=\"https:\/\/paiements.laval.ca\/permis?_gl=1*171980z*_gcl_au*MTQxNjIzNjM1MS4xNzIzODM1NTg3*_ga*OTE1MjY0OTEuMTcyMzgzNTU4Ng..*_ga_G6H5B2R1FL*MTczMTM1Njk2Mi4yNzQuMS4xNzMxMzU3MDI2LjYwLjAuMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Permit\/Certificate Payment service<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"strongstep-4-review-of-the-permit-application-strong\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\"><strong>Step 4 &#8211; Review of the permit application<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Wait until you have received your permit before starting the work.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"strongstep-5-receive-the-permit-by-email-and-install-your-enclosure-strong\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\"><strong>Step 5 &#8211; Receive the permit by email and install your enclosure<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Display your permit for the duration of the work. It must be visible from the street. In addition, secure your work site to minimize the risk of accidents and drowning.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion ac\" id=\"strongstep-6-visit-by-the-inspector-strong\"><div class=\"accordion__accordion\"><button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\"><p class=\"accordion__header__title\"><strong>Step 6 \u2013 Visit by the inspector<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\" role=\"region\">\n<p>During the visit, the inspector will assess whether the work is compliant.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"info-tip-box aligndefault\"\n>\n   <div class=\"info-tip-box__decoration\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n   <div class=\"info-tip-box__content\">\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Good to know<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cannot submit your permit application online, you may submit it in person at:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Service de l\u2019urbanisme<br>1333, boulevard Chomedey<br>Rez-de-chauss\u00e9e<br>Laval (Qu\u00e9bec) H7V 3Z4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please make an <a href=\"https:\/\/inscriptions.laval.ca\/CapNet\/login.coba?_gl=1*c4lctw*_gcl_au*MTkzMzM5MjExNC4xNzM1OTQ4NDc0*_ga*MTc1ODY2MzQ3OS4xNzM1OTQ4NDcy*_ga_G6H5B2R1FL*MTczNjAzMDA2MS4yLjEuMTczNjAzMTc5OC41Ni4wLjA.\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inscriptions.laval.ca\/CapNet\/login.coba?_gl=1*c4lctw*_gcl_au*MTkzMzM5MjExNC4xNzM1OTQ4NDc0*_ga*MTc1ODY2MzQ3OS4xNzM1OTQ4NDcy*_ga_G6H5B2R1FL*MTczNjAzMDA2MS4yLjEuMTczNjAzMTc5OC41Ni4wLjA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appointment<\/a> before visiting the office.<\/p>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordions-group block-accordions-group accordion-container\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordion-item accordion 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href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/culture\/patrimoine-archeologie\/archeologie\/declarer-decouverte\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/culture\/patrimoine-archeologie\/archeologie\/declarer-decouverte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">discovery form (in French)<\/a> available on the Quebec government website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call the regional directorate for Laval, Lanaudi\u00e8re and the Laurentians of the Minist\u00e8re de la Culture et des Communications at 450 430-3737.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send an email to: <a href=\"mailto:drlll@mcc.gouv.qc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drlll@mcc.gouv.qc.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sticky-section-sidebar\"\n>\n   <div class=\"sticky-section-sidebar__inner\">\n     \n<div class=\"sidebar-cta-wrapper aligndefault\">\n   <div class=\"sidebar-cta\">\n     \n  <div class=\"theme-icon aligndefault theme-icon--colored\">\n    <span 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