{"name":"BuildRules permit index: Kingston","canonical_url":"https://buildrules.ca/permit-index/kingston","generated_at":"2026-11-07T18:54:35.580Z","latest_verified":"2026-11-07","coverage":{"cities":1,"project_types":2,"city_project_answers":2,"official_source_urls":3},"methodology_url":"https://buildrules.ca/methodology","source_directory_url":"https://buildrules.ca/sources","records":[{"city":"Kingston","city_slug":"kingston","province":"Ontario","project":"Deck","project_slug":"deck-permit","question":"Deck permit rules in Kingston","guidance_status":"Depends on project conditions","direct_answer":"Kingston’s deck guide requires a permit when the deck is higher than 600 mm above ground.","last_verified":"2026-11-07","official_source_count":2,"official_source_urls":["https://www.cityofkingston.ca/building-and-renovating/building-permits/deck-permits/","https://www.cityofkingston.ca/applications-licences-and-permits/building-permits/"],"buildrules_url":"https://buildrules.ca/kingston/deck-permit"},{"city":"Kingston","city_slug":"kingston","province":"Ontario","project":"Pool fence enclosure","project_slug":"pool-fence-permit","question":"Pool Enclosure permit rules in Kingston","guidance_status":"Depends on project conditions","direct_answer":"Kingston requires a pool enclosure permit where an outdoor swimming area can hold water more than 600 mm deep. Its guidance exempts hot tubs and swim spas with locking covers, subject to zoning.","last_verified":"2026-11-07","official_source_count":2,"official_source_urls":["https://www.cityofkingston.ca/building-and-renovating/building-permits/pool-permits/","https://www.cityofkingston.ca/applications-licences-and-permits/building-permits/"],"buildrules_url":"https://buildrules.ca/kingston/pool-fence-permit"}]}