Rock Excavation and Blasting

• Did you read chapter VII of By-law #1300 concerning permits and certificates?
• Did you read the guidelines for renovating and building?
• Did you read By-law #1257 concerning rock excavation?
• Did you read By-law #1387 concerning Noise?

Gather all mandatory documents marked by an asterisk (*):
*A letter describing the scope of the proposed work;

• *A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third party;
• *A letter from the association of co-owners authorizing the proposed modification;
• *A copy of a recent certificate of location, showing the current conditions of the property;
• *Clear and color photographs of the existing conditions;
• *A site plan, scaled and dimensioned, showing the area to be excavated and the potentially affected neighboring properties and the equipment to be used;
• *A proof of liability insurance;
• *Construction management document;
• *Copies of Annex A and B from By-Law 1257, signed by all parties;
• Seismograph readings (if requested);
• An official cost estimate, excluding taxes, provided by a general contractor.

This list is a summary. Please note that additional documents or information may be required in order to provide a better understanding of the project and contribute to the request process.

Once all the necessary information is gathered, you can submit your application online or in person at the Urban Planning Department at City Hall.

• The applicable fees include the file analysis fees. Please note that the fees related to the issuance of the permit or authorization certificate, if applicable, will be added to this amount.
• The cost of the permit or authorization certificate, if applicable, is calculated based on the cost of the work.

Consult the tariffs by-law for up-to-date rates.

Once the application has been reviewed, the applicant will receive a follow-up by email. 

Even if the application has been authorized, the issuance of the permit or certificate, if applicable, is not automatic; the applicable fees must be paid and certain documents must be submitted. 

An official quote from the contractor including the detailed cost of the proposed work, before taxes, must be submitted.