Building By-law 2025-121

Markham, Ontario · No. 2025-121 · adopted 2025-11-25 · summary & facts

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<!-- image --> ## BY-LAW 2025-121 BEING A BY-LAW RESPECTING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, CHANGE OF USE PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended, authorizes municipal council to pass by-laws respecting construction, demolition and change of use permits, inspections and related matters; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Markham desires to repeal By-law 2023-177 and to enact a new building by-law for the issuance of permits and related matters, including the establishment of a fee schedule; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: ## 1. SHORT TITLE - 1.1. This By-law may be cited as the "Building By-law". ## 2. DEFINITIONS ## 2.1. In this By-law: "Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended; "applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applies for a permit or any person authorized to apply for a permit on the owner's behalf, or any person or corporation empowered by statute to cause the construction ot demolition of a building or buildings and anyone acting under the authority of such person or corporation. For the purposes of this bylaw the applicant is the registered user of the electronic submission; "Building Code" means the regulation made under Section 34 of the Act; "certified model" means a unique building design for a detached or semidetached unit that has been reviewed by the chief building official for compliance with the Building Code and is intended for construction pursuant to a permit issued under the Act. A certified model approval is not itself a permit; "City" means The Corporation of the City of Markham. "chief building official" means the chief building official appointed by by-law by Council for the purposes of enforcement of the Act, the Building Code and this By-law; "complete application" means an application that meets the requirements set out in the building code for applications where the chief building official is required to make a decision within a prescribed time period, and further that meets the requirements set out in Section 4 and Schedule B of this By-law; - "conditional permit' means a permit issued under Subsection 8(3) of the Act; - "construct" means construct as defined in Subsection 1(1) of the Act; - "demolish" means demolish as defined in Subsection 1(1) of the Act; - "electronic submission" means the filing of a pre-application review or an application for a building permit, certified model or alternative solution, including all required forms, documents and drawings, submitted through an online application procedure approved by the chief building official. "housing" means detached houses, semi-detached houses or non-stacked townhouses (less than 4 storeys) containing not more than two dwelling units. "Infill Residential" is defined as; a building containing not more than 2 dwelling units and where new construction replaces more than 50% of the existing building by demolition or by an addition that increases the gross floor area by more than 25% of new construction to an existing house; Lot Grading Certificate is defined as; documentation completed by a Professional Engineer or Land Surveyor licensed in the Province of Ontario verifying that the lot grading and drainage elements have been completed and conform to the approved building permit documents. The property has been fully stabilized with sod or other suitable ground cover. The grading work completed. on the property does not adversely impact the neighboring properties. "owner" means, in respect of the property on which the construction is to take place, the registered owner of the land and, except for conditional permits, may include a lessee, mortgagee in possession and the person acting as the owner's authorized agent; "partial occupancy permit" means; an occupancy permit for the partial occupancy of a building prior to its completion as set out in the Ontario Building Code Division C, Part 1, Subsection 1.3.3. "partial permit" means a permit issued by the chief building official to construct part of a building; "permil" means permission or authorization given in writing by the chief building official to perform work, to change the use of a building or part thereot, or to occupy a building or part thereof, as regulated by the Act and Building Code; "permit holder" means the owner to whom the permit has been issued or where a permit has been transferred, the new owner to whom the permit has been transferred; "pre-application review" means the review of forms, documents and drawings which precedes the acceptance of a permit application to determine if it qualifies for an electronic submission for a permit; "pre permit consultation" means the high level review of proposed plans to identify any applicable Building Code concerns in advance of a building permit application. Pre Permit Consultation does not confirm Building Code compliance. "Registered Code Agency" means a registered code agency as defined in Subsection 1(1) of the Act; "revised submission" means additional information filed with the chief building official which depicts one or more changes to the proposed or as-constructed design of a building or part of a building for which a permit has already been issued and for which approval by the chief building official is required; "sewage system" means a sewage system as defined in Subsection 1.4.1.of Division A of the Building Code; "supplementary submission" means a resubmission of information in relation to building permit documents previously reviewed or issued, that requires additional review to determine Building Code compliance; Temporary event structure" means a tent, demountable stage or demountable support structure that is intended to be erected, assembled or installed for a limited specified time. - "zoning preliminary review" means a review of plans and other documents to determine whether proposed designs comply with applicable zoning by-laws; "zoning review" means a review of plans and other documents to determine whether a building permit applicatión complies with the applicable zoning bylaws; - 2.2. Terms not defined in this By-law shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Act or the Building Code. ## 3. CLASSES OF PERMITS - 3.1. Classes of permits required for the construction, demolition or change of use of a building shall be set out in Schedule A to this By-Law. ## 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS ## General Requirements - 4.1. Every permit application, certified model application and application for an alternative solution must meet the requirements of this Section and Section 6 and shall: - 4.1.1. be made by an applicant; - 4.1.2. be submitted to the chief building official on forms prescribed by the Province of Ontario or when no form is prescribed, on a form prescribed by the chief building official; - 4.1.3. be accompanied by the required fees calculated in accordance with Schedule A; - 4.1.4. unless otherwise determined by the chief building official, be in the form of an electronic submission filed by the applicant; - 4.1.5. unless otherwise determined by the chief building official, shall not be accepted until a pre-application review has been completed to the satisfaction of the chief building official; and - 4.2. To be considered a complete application, every permit application shall be accompanied by the approval documents issued by the agencies responsible for the applicable laws listed in the building code, where those agencies issue approval documents and the law applies to the construction or demolition being proposed. - 4.3. An application for a permit may be refused by the chief building official where it is not a complete application. - 4.4. The chief building official may, as the chief building official deems appropriate, provide prescribed forms in an electronic format and may allow for the electronic submission of completed permit application forms. - 4.5. Notwithstanding Subsection 4.4, completed forms generated electronically shall be accepted subject to the endorsement by the applicant. - 4.6. When filing an application, the owner and the applicant shall provide an electronic address(s) for the purpose of receiving communications from the chief building official regarding the construction, demolition or change of use associated with a permit application or issued permit. The owner of authorized agent of the owner shall inform the chief building official immediately in writing when the electronic address(s) provided change or become not functional. ## Applications for Permits to Construct - 4.7. Every application for a permit to construct a building shall: - 4.7.1. identify and describe in detail the work to be done and the existing and proposed use and occupancy of the building, or part thereof, for which the building permit application is made; - 4.7.2. be accompanied by the plans, specifications, documents, forms and other information prescribed in Section 5 and Schedule B of this bylaw; and - 4.7.3. be accompanied by acceptable proof of corporate identity and property ownership, unless such proof is determined by the chief building official to be unnecessary. ## Applications for Permits to Demolish - 4.8. Every application for a permit to demolish a building shall: - 4.8.1. identify and describe in detail the work to be done and the existing use and occupancy of the building, or part thereof, for which the application for a permit to demolish is made, and the proposed use and occupancy of that part of the building, if any, that will remain upon completion of the demolition; - 4.8.2. be accompanied by the plans, specifications, documents, forms and other information prescribed in Section 5 and Schedule B of this By-law; and - be accompanied by proof satisfactory to the chief building official that arrangements have been made with the proper authorities for the termination and capping of all the water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone or other utilities and services. ## Applications for Permits to Construct Part of a Building - 4.9. In addition to the requirements of Subsection 4.7, every application for a partial permit shall: - 4.9.1. require a permit application for the entire project; and - 4.9.2. be accompanied by plans, specifications, documents, forms and other information covering that part of the work for which application for a partial permit is made, together with such information pertaining to the remainder of the work as may be required by the chief building official. - 4.10. The chief building official may issue a partial permit when the chief building official determines it is appropriate to expedite substantia. construction before a permit for the entire building is available and where the relevant provisions of this By-law and the Act are met. - 4.10.1. When determining whether to issue a partial permit, the chief building official shall have regard for the likelihood of subsequent approvals being available in a timely fashion such that a project is not interrupted and exposed to potential damage from the elements while awaiting subsequent approvals. - 4.11. The chief building official shall not, by reason of the issuance of a partial permit pursuant to this By-law, be under any obligation to grant any additional permits. ## Applications for Conditional Permits - 4.12. An application for a conditional permit cannot be filed until plans review of' the scope of work is complete. - 4.13. In addition to the requirements of Subsection 4.7, where a conditional permit is requested, the applicant shall: - 4.13.1. complete an application on a form prescribed by the chief building official; and - 4.13.2. submit documents and drawings prescribed in Schedule B of this By-law. - 4.14. The chief building official may, at his or her discretion, issue a conditional permit where unreasonable delays are anticipated in obtaining all necessary approvals and where the relevant provisions of this By-law and the Act are ## Applications for Permits for Change of Use - 4.15. Every application for a permit for a change of use shall; - 4.15.1. be accompanied by the plans, specifications, documents, forms and other information prescribed in Section 5 and Schedule B of this By-law; ## Application for a Certified Model - 4.16. An applicant may file an application for a certified model. - 4.17. Every application for a certified model shall; - 4.17.1. be made on an application form prescribed by the chief building official; and - 4.17.2. be accompanied by the plans, specifications, documents, forms and other information prescribed in Section 5 of this By-law. - 4.18. Plans and specifications forming part of each certified model application shall be deemed to form part of the permit documents of each permit subsequently issued under the Act. ## Abandoned Electronic Submissions and Permit Applications - 4.19. Where an electronic submission has not been completed within 20 business days of creation, or where a corrections task has not been completed within three months, the electronic submission may be deemed by the chief building official to have been abandoned and the submission voided. - 4.20. Where an application for a permit was accepted and the estimated permit fees are unpaid for three months after the applicant was advised in writing of the estimated permit fees, the application may be deemed by the chief building official to have been abandoned and written notice of the cancellation thereof shall be given to the applicant. - 4.21. Where an application for a permit remains incomplete and inactive for six months after the applicant has been advised in writing of all the reasons for refusal, the application may be deemed by the chief building official to have been abandoned and written notice of the cancellation thereof shall be given to the applicant. ## Revisions to Permits - 4.22. After the issuance of a permit under the Act, the applicant shall give notice to the chief building official in writing of any material change to a plan, specification, document or other information upon which a permit was issued, together with the details of such change, which change shall not be made without the prior written authorization of the chief building official. - 4.23. Application for authorization of any substantial change shall constitute a revised submission or a supplementary submission. ## 5. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - 5.1. As part of the application for a permit and in addition to the requirements of Section 4 of this by-law, every applicant shall submit to the chief building official the following: - 5.1.1. sufficient plans, specifications, documents, forms and such other information as may be deemed necessary by the chief building official to determine whether the proposed construction, demolition, or change of use conforms to the Act, the Building Code, and any other applicable law; - 5.1.2. Where a site plan is required to satisfy Section 5.1.1, the site plan shall reference a current plan of survey certified by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor and shall include: - 5.1.2.1. lot size and dimensions of the property; - 5.1.2.2. setbacks from existing and proposed buildings to property boundaries and to each other; - 5.1.2.3. existing and finished ground levels or grades; and - 5.1.2.4. existing rights of way, easements and municipal services; and - 5.1.2.5. a copy of a current plan of survey, unless the chief building official waives this requirement. - 5.2. As part of an application for a certified model, every applicant shall submit to the chief building official sufficient plans, specifications, documents, forms and such other information as may be deemed necessary by the chief building official to determine whether the proposed construction conforms to the Building Code. - 5.3. Plans, specifications and other documents submitted by an applicant shall: - 5.3.1. be fully coordinated among design disciplines and intended for construction, demolition or change of use; - 5.3.2. be fully dimensioned and drawn to a suitable scale that clearly depicts the proposed construction, demolition or change of use; - 5.3.3. be in the form of an electronic submission; and - 5.3.4. contain information and text that is clear and legible. - 5.4. Unless otherwise deemed necessary by the chief building official, every application shall be accompanied by plans, specifications, formas, documents and other information required to facilitate the administration and enforcement of the Building Code. - 5.5. Upon issuance of the building permit, the owner or authorized agent of the owner shall ensure that that a hard copy of the permit card and approved permit plans are available on site at all times. Hard copies of the approved plans are required to be legible and printed on a minimum sheet size of A3 (27.9 cm by 43.2 cm). - 5.6. On completion of the construction of a building, the chief building official may require the applicant to submit a set of as constructed plans, including a plan of survey showing the location of the building. - 5.7. Plans and specifications submitted in accordance with this By-law or otherwise required by the Act become the property of the City and will be disposed of or retained in accordance with relevant legislation or by-law. ## 6. AUTHORIZATION OF ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS - 6.1. Where approval for an alternative solution under the Building Code is being sought, the applicant shall submit: - 6.1.1. an application on a form prescribed by the chief building official; - 6.1.2. supporting documentation demonstrating that the proposed alternative solution will provide the level of performance required by the Building Code; and - 6.1.3. payment of the required fee prescribed by Schedule A. ## 7. FEES AND REFUNDS - 7.1. The chief building official shall determine the required application fees in accordance with Schedule A to this By-law. - 7.2. The chief building official shall not issue a permit until fees required by this By-law have been paid in full by the applicant. - 7.3. In addition to the fees paid at the time of building permit application, when an applicant makes supplementary submissions and revised submissions, he applicant shall pay the prescribed fee which shall be calculated i ccordance with Schedule A - 7.4. In the case of withdrawal or abandonment of an application, or refusal or revocation of a permit, and upon written request by the applicant, the chief building official may refund any unearned fees which shall be calculated in accordance with Section 4 of Schedule A. - 7.5. Fees noted in Schedule A, Table 1, shall be increased by the Consumer Price Index, Ontario All Items, published each year in September, to a maximum of five (5) percent each year, effective on the first day of January of each year, commencing on January 1, 2025. Flat rate fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar amount. Increments of half dollar and greater shall be rounded up. All other fees shall be rounded to the nearest cent. ## 8. TRANSFER OF PERMITS - 8.1. Upon change of ownership, permit applications and permits must be transferred to the new owner with the approval of the chief building official. - 8.2. To transfer a permit application or permit, the new owner shall complete and submit an application form in accordance with the requirements of Section 4 of this by-law and pay the required fee as prescribed by Schedule A. - 8.3. Upon the transfer of the permit by the chief building official, the new owner shall be the permit holder for the purpose of this By-law, the Act and the Building Code. ## 9. NOTICES FOR INSPECTIONS - 9.1. Inspection notices required by the building code and this By-law shall be made using the City's online permit inspection request system. - 9.2. Inspection notices are required a minimum of two business days prior to the stages of construction specified therein and shall be given in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 1.3.5 of Division C of the Building - 9.3. The person to whom the permit has been issued shall notify the chief building official or a Registered Code Agency where one is appointed, of each stage of construction for which a notice is prescribed by the Building Code. - 9.4. Notwithstanding Section 10 of this By-law, the person to whom the permit has been issued shall notify the chief building official of the date of completion of the building or demolition work no more than two days after that date. - 9.5. In addition to the notices prescribed in Article 1.3.5.1 of Division C of the Building Code, the person to whom a permit has been issued shall give the chief building official notice of the readiness for inspection for the following stages of construction, where applicable: - 9.5.1. commencement of construction of the building - 9.5.2. commencement of construction of: - 9.5.2.1. masonry fireplaces and masonry chimneys, - 9.5.2.2. factory-built fireplaces and allied chimneys, - 5.2.3. stoves, ranges, space heaters and add-on turnaces usir olid fuels and allied chimnes - 9.5.3. substantial completion of interior finishes - 9.5.4. Substantial completion of exterior cladding - 9.5.5. Substantial completion of site grading ## 10. REGISTERED CODE AGENCIES - 10.1. The chief building official is authorized to enter into and sign contracts for service agreements with Registered Code Agencies and appoint them to perform specified functions from time to time in order to maintain the time periods for permits prescribed in Article 1.3.1.3. of Division C of the Building Code. - 10.2. A Registered Code Agency may be appointed to perform one or more of the specified functions described in Section 15.15 of the Act. ## 11. FENCING CONSTRUCTION SITES - 11.1. Where, in the opinion of the chief building official, a construction or demolition site presents a hazard to the public, the chief building official may require the permit holder to erect such fencing to the standards and specifications that the chief building official deems to be appropriate in the circumstances. - 11.2. When determining if a construction or demolition site presents a hazard to the public and requires the erection of fencing and the type of fencing required, the chief building official shall have regard to: - 11.2.1. the proximity of the construction site to occupied dwellings; - 11.2.2. the proximity of the construction site to lands accessible to the public, including but not limited to streets, parks, and commercial and institutional activities; - 11.2.3. the hazards presented by the construction activities and materials; - 11.2.4. the feasibility and effectiveness of site fencing; and - 11.2.5. the duration of the hazard. - 11.3. When the chief building official is of the opinion that fencing is required, the permit holder shall, prior to the issuance of any construction or demolition permit, erect or cause to be erected fencing to the following minimum standards: - 11.3.1. Minimum of 1800 mm in height - 11.3.2. Maximum of 2300 mm in height - 11.3.3. Full height screening with a minimum opaqueness of 90%, and - 11.3.4. Fencing must be located entirely within the subject property lines unless otherwise authorized. - 11.4. For the purposes of this Section, construction or demolition site shall include the area of the proposed construction or demolition and any area where materials or equipment are stored or operated. ## 12. OFFENCES AND PENALTIES - 12.1. Any person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence and is liable upon conviction to a fine as provided for in the Act. ## 13. SEVERABILITY - 13.1. Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this By-law be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shal not affect the validity of this By-law as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. ## 14. MISCELLANEOUS - 14.1. All Schedules shall be and form part of this By-law. - 14.2. A reference to the singular or to the masculine shall be deemed to reter to the plural or feminine as the context may require. ## 15. REPEAL AND TRANSITION - 15.1. Bylaw Number 2024-206 is hereby repealed upon the date that this by-law comes into force. - 15.2. Notwithstanding Sections 15.1 and 16.1 of this by-law, for any complete application received prior to the effective date of this by-law, the provisions of By-law Number 2024-206 shall remain in force and effect for the purpose of that application. - 15.3. Applications that are not complete applications as defined in this by-law, shall be subject to the within by-law irrespective of the date the initial application was made. ## 16. EFFECTIVE DATE - 16.1. This by-law shall come into force on the 1 day of January 2026. READ A FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 25* DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025. <!-- image --> KIMBERI KITTERINGHAM CITY CLERK Not opte <!-- image --> ## 1. FEES - 1.1 All fees shall be paid in full at the time of acceptance of the permit application. - 1.2 The fee for the pre-application review of applications shall be $100. This fee is non-refundable and a credit for this fee will be applied to the total building permit fee. ## 2. CALCULATION OF PERMIT FEES - 2.1 Permit fees shall be calculated on the basis of: - 2.1.1 the flat rate where indicated in Column 5 of Table 1 of this Schedule; - the product of the applicable fee multiplier in Column 4 of Table 1 ot this Schedule and the related floor area or other measure specified in Column 3; or - 2.1.3 where a fee is not listed in Table 1, $42 for each $1,000 or part thereof of the construction value prescribed by the chief building official. - 2.2 Except for classes of permits subject to flat rates, fees shall be based on the appropriate measure of the floor area of the project. - 2.3 Except where otherwise exempt, in addition to the fees calculated according to Subsections 2.1 and 2.2 fees shall also be assessed according to the number of plumbing fixtures and the size of supply piping and drainage piping as applicable. - 2.4 Section B of Table 1 of this Schedule applies where the scope of work does not affect any exterior wall or exterior roof assembly in existing construction. - 2.5 The fee for the review of a certified model shall be $900. Each elevation, corner upgrade, rear upgrade, alternate floor layout, walk-out condition, look-out condition or other option shall be submitted as a separate certified model. - 2.6 Where a revision to a repeat permit includes a change of house model, an additional fee of $315 plus the fee in Table 1 corresponding to new home construction for any resulting increase in floor area shall be payable. Wher he floor area is reduced, no refund applies - 2.7 Where an application for a new dwelling unit listed under Table 1, Section A, line A6, A7 and A8 contains a secondary suite, the fee listed in Table 1, Section A, line A8 shall apply to the gross floor area of dwelling unit and the secondary suite. - 2.8 In addition to the fees calculated in accordance with Table 1 paid at the time of building permit application, fees for supplementary submissions and revised submissions shall be calculated at $131/hour spent determining compliance with the Building Code, applicable law and submission standards. Supplementary submission fees are nonrefundable. - 2.9 Where supplementary submissions or revised submissions include certification of applicable law compliance, and in which compliance or applicability was incorrectly declared at the time of permit application, a fee of $315 for each applicable law certification shall apply. - 2.10 Where an application form other than an applicable law checklist is required to be revised to reflect incorrectly declared information, a fee of $263 applies. ## SCHEDULE A ## CLASSES OF PERMITS, FEES AND REFUNDS - 2.11 In addition to the fees calculated in accordance with Table 1, each application for consideration of an alternative solution shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $3,675 for multiple-unit residential projects and non-residential projects (per building), $840.00 for low rise residential (including singles, semis (per unit), towahouse (per unit), decks, porches, and sheds) and $525 for Engineering Judgements. Where a supplementary submission is made for an alternative solution, a flat fee of $315.00 will apply and is due at the time of resubmission. - 2.12 When calculating fees based on floor areas, floor area is measured to the outer face of exterior walls and to the centreline of party walls or demising walls, except when calculating interior partition work. When measuring floor area for interior partitioning, corridors, lobbies, washrooms, lounges, and other similar facilities are to be included and classified according to the major occupancy classification for the floor area with which they are associated. Where these areas are constructed in a shell-only building, fees shall be calculated at the applicable partitioned rate in Table 1. - 2.13 When measuring floor area, no deductions shall be allowed for floor openings required for such facilities as stairs, elevators, escalators, shafts and ducts. Interconnected floor spaces and atriums above their lowest level may be deducted from measured floor area. - 2.14 Where incorporated with an application for a class of dwelling described in Rows A6, A7, A8, A12, A16, A17 or A20 of Table 1, no additional fee is required for decks, balconies, covered porches, fireplaces, unfinished basements, heating or interior plumbing systems. Where a new dwelling includes a finished basement, the area of work shall include the area of the finished basement. - 2.15 Where incorporated with an application for a class of permit described under Section A and B of Table 1, no additional fee shall be levied for the scope of work described in Sections D and G of Table 1 that form part of the work proposed under the application. - 2.16 For any permit application for a class of permit described under Section B of Table 1, floor area used for the calculation of fees shall be the lesser of: - 2.16.1 the area contained within a single rectangle encompassing all of the proposed work, or - 2.16.2 the actual area of the tenant space; - 2.17 The occupancy classifications used in this By-law are based on the Building Code occupancy classifications. For mixed occupancy classifications, the total payable fee shall be calculated by applying the fee multiplier for each occupancy prescribed in Table 1 to the floor area measured for each individual occupancy and taking the sum of the fees calculated for each occupancy. - 2.18 For permits for change of use, the fee multiplier for the proposed occupancy will be applied to the entire floor area subject to the change of use. - 2.19 Where a change of use permit is denied, the fees paid may be credited to a building permit which incorporates the construction required to accommodate the change of use. - 2.20 Fees for temporary event structures, including tents, stages and bleachers, apply to buildings erected for less than 2 weeks. Where the installation of the temporary event structure exceeds 2 weeks, permit fee multiplier shall be Row A37 of Table 1 to a maximum fee of $1050. - 2.21 The permit fee for the remediation, restoration, or demolition of premises used for the production of illicit substances is $5,250. Administrative fees in accordance with Section 5 of this Schedule are in addition to this fee. - 2.22 For phased non-housing projects, in addition to the permit fee for the complete building, an additional fee of $1050 shall be payable for each phase not applied for at the time of the initial permit application. - 2.23 For conditional permits, the conditional permit fee shall be the total permit fee for the proposed construction plus a non-refundable additional 15% of that fee. - 2.23.1 A minimum additional fee of $3,675 and a maximum additional fee of $10,500 applies to conditional permits. - 2.23.2 Where the conditions of the conditional permit agreement have not been met and the conditional permit expiration date is required to be extended, a non-refundable fee equal to the original conditional permit fee shall apply to each extension. - 2.23.3 Where there is an outstanding Order to Comply at the time of conditional permit extension, the non-refundable renewal tee Will be equal to the original conditional permit fee plus 50%. - 2.23.4 In addition to the non-refundable fee, a letter of credit is required for every conditional permit or phased conditional permit. - 2.24 Pursuant to Section 10 of this by-law, where an application is made using a Registered Code Agency appointed under a service agreement with the Chief Building Official, and those services are fully paid for by the applicant, the applicable fee shall be reduced by 20% at the time a complete application is filed with a Plan Review Certificate as defined by the Building Code Act. - 2.25 As deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official where an outside consultant is engaged to provide a third party review of a document or drawing submitted with a permit application, alternative solution proposal or partial occupancy permit, the consultant's fees are to be fully paid by the applicant. - 2.26 Where a building inspection is requested outside of business hours the visit to the site will be charged at a rate of $200 per hour with a minimum of 3 hours charged. - 2.27 Where a building inspection is required to be conducted outside of the boundaries of the City of Markham, the visit will be charged at a rate of $263 per hour with a minimum of 3 hours charged. Travel and accommodation expenses will be charged in addition to the hourly rate and applicable where the location is more than 1 hour driving distance from the City of Markham.. ## 3. MINIMUM FEE - 3.1 Except where a flat fee applies, the minimum permit fee for any permit application for work proposed in Group C residential occupancies in Sections A, B, D, and E of Table 1 shall be $151; - 3.3 A flat fee of $2231 will be added to fees listed in Table 1, Section E for private servicing of multiple lots. - 3.4 A flat fee of $1050 will apply to the reinstallation of a previously approved air supported structure listed in Table 1, Section A, Line A37. - The flat fees in Section H of Table 1 are in addition to the minimum fees outlined in this Section. - 3.6 Except where a flat fee applies and in addition to 3.1 and 3.2, the minimum fee for plumbing fixtures in Section E of Table 1 shall be $250. ## 4. CALCULATION OF REFUNDS - 4.1 Pursuant to Section 7 of this By-law, refunds shall be calculated as follows: Refund = [Permit Fee Paid - [Total Permit Fees Payable x % Permit Fee Earned] - 4.2 The proportion of the total permit fee payable is earned according to the following schedule: - 4.2.1 10% if administrative functions only have been performed - 4.2.2 50% if administrative functions, and/or all or part of zoning review, and/or all or part of the Building Code review have been performed; - 4.2.3 70% if all administrative functions and reviews have been completed and the building permit has been issued or is available to be issued. ## 4.3 No refund is available for: - 4.3.1 Flat fees prescribed in Column 5 of Table 1; - 4.3.2 minimum fees prescribed in Section 3 of this Schedule; - 4.3.3 fees in the amount of $551 or less; - 4.3.4 reduced area of work where the scope of work is reduced more than 2 business days after the application is filed; - 4.3.5 incorrect work area declaration at the time of application; - 4.3.6 where a permit is revoked, except where a permit is issued in error, or the applicant requests revocation no more than six months after the permit is issued; - 4.3.7 applications or permits where construction or demolition has commenced; - 4.3.8 applications cancelled more than 2 years after the permit application date; - 4.3.9 administrative fees listed in Section 5 of this Schedule; or - 4.3.10 certified models. - 4.4 Pursuant to Section 10 of this by-law, 20% of the applicable permit fee paid shall be refunded where an application was made using a Registered Code Agency appointed under a service agreement with the Chief Building Official, those services are fully paid for by the applicant and have been completed in accordance with the building code, and the Final Certificate as defined by the Building Code Act has been submitted to the Chief Building Official. ## 5. ADMINISTRATIVE FEES - 5.1 Once a permit application has been accepted, the non-refundable fee tr transfer the application to a new permit applicant or permit holder or t change the project address is $315. - 5.2 To transfer a permit from one permit holder to another, a non-refundable fee of $315 shall be payable. - 5.3 To add additional contacts to the permit record for the receipt of Building Inspection correspondence, as requested by the Applicant, a non-refundable fee of $131 shall be payable per permit record. - 5.4 In addition to 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9 and to offset additional administrative cost, where after being advised by a third party, a Building Code investigation is conducted resulting in the issuance of an Order pursuant to the Act, an additional non-refundable fee of $158 shall in paid. - 5.5 To offset additional investigative and administrative costs, a non-refundable fee of $525 shall be paid where any Order to Comply is issued pursuant to - Section 12 or Section 13 of the Act. Every subsequent visit or file review required to determine compliance with the Order will be charged at $200 per hour. A minimum of 1 hour will be charged per visit during business hours. Payment of these fees does not relieve any person or corporation from complying with the Act, the Building Code or any applicable law. - 5.6 To offset additional investigative and administrative costs, an additional nonrefundable fee of $1,575 shall be paid where any Stop Work Order is issued pursuant to Section 14 of the Act. Payment of these fees does not relieve any person or corporation from complying with the Act, the Building Code or any applicable law. - To offset additional costs associated with the investigation, inspection, administration and rectification of unsafe buildings pursuant to Section 15.9 of the Act, a non-refundable fee of $840 shall be paid where any Unsafe Order is issued, and an additional non-refundable fee of $1,575 shall be paid where any Order respecting Occupancy is issued. In addition, where the initial site visit related to the issuance of an Unsafe Order occurs outside of business hours the visit to the site will be charged at a rate of $200 per hour with a minimum of 3 hours charged. - 5.8 Where an Unsafe Order or an Order respecting Occupancy has been issued, every subsequent visit to the site required to determine compliance with the Order(s) will be charged at $200 per hour. A minimum of 1 hour will be charged per visit during business hours and a minimum of 3 hours will be charged per visit occurring outside of business hours. Payment of these fees does not relieve any person or corporation from complying with the Act, the Building Code or any applicable law. - 5.9 To offset additional costs for administration, plans examination and inspection when construction begins before a building permit is issued, and, an Order to Comply (OTC) or Stop Work Order (SWO) has been issued, an additional fee must be paid before the permit is granted. For individuals, this fee equals 50% of the total permit fee, up to a maximum of $5,000; for businesses or corporations, 50% of the total permit fee, up to a maximum of $8,000. Payment of this fee does not relieve any party from compliance with the Act, Building Code, or other applicable laws. - 5.10 Where construction has started prior to the issuance of a building permit and where an Order to Comply (OTC) and/or a Stop Work Order (SWO) has been issued, the Owner shall, if ordered to do so by the Chief Building Official, - 5.10.1 provide proof that the construction complies with this By-Law, the Building Code and any applicable law; - 5.10.2 carry out test and investigations by independent agencies, at the cost of the Owner, to determine if the construction complies with the Building Code; - 5.10.3 carry out test and investigations by independent agencies, at the cost of the Owner, to determine appropriate remedial measures to ensure construction complies with the Building Code; - 5.10.4 provide to the Chief Building Official, at the cost of the Owner, the result of any test and investigation ordered by the Chief Building Official, and - 5.10.5 provide documentation to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official to establish that all remedial measures to ensure the construction complies with Building Code have been completed. - 5.11 Where an Order issued under Sections 12(2), 13(1), 13(6), 14(1), 15.9 (4), 15.10.1 (2) or 18(1) of the Building Code Act and has been deemed Inactive, a maintenance fee of $1,050 shall be charged immediately and $1,000 per year thereafter until the Order has been deemed complied with by the Building Standards Department. - 5.12 Where a requested inspection reveals an infraction which was identified at a previous inspection and not remedied, an additional fee of $315 shall be payable prior to subsequent inspections being scheduled. - 5.13 Where an inspector determines that work for which an inspection has been requested is not sufficiently complete to allow proper inspection or drawings in accordance with Section 5.5 of this by-law have not been provided, an additional fee of $210 shall be payable prior to subsequent inspections being - 5.14 Where a permit is issued and construction has not seriously commenced within 12 months, a request may be submitted to defer revocation up to a maximum of 24 months from the date of permit issuance. Where approved the non-refundable fee to defer revocation of the permit will be twice the permit fee paid to a maximum of $3150. - 5.15 Where construction or demolition is substantially suspended or discontinued for more than one year; a permit maintenance fee of $420 for housing permits not covered in 5.16 and 5.17, and $866 for non-housing permits will be charged yearly. - 5.16 Where a building permit has been issued for a secondary suite, construction has seriously commenced and where an occupancy permit or a completion certificate has not been issued; a permit maintenance of $866 will be charged yearly commencing 12 months after the date of permit issuance. - 5.17 Where a building permit has been issued for an infill residential dwelling, construction has seriously commenced and where an occupancy permit or a completion certificate has not been issued; a permit maintenance fee of $2,100 will be charged yearly commencing 24 months after the date of permit issuance. - 5.18 A lot grading certificate is required to be submitted to the Chief Building Official confirming compliance of an infill residential dwelling project with the building code and municipal by-laws. The certificate is required to be submitted and compliance confirmed within 6 months of the issuance of an occupancy permit or a completion certificate. A maintenance fee of $2,100 will be charged yearly commencing 6 months after issuance of an occupancy permit or completion certificate where the lot grading certificate has not been submitted to the Chief Building Official. - 5.19 Where a permit authorizes the installation of a Class 5 sewage system, a septic maintenance fee of $315 will be charged monthly commencing 6 months after permit issuance. - 5.20 Except as noted in Section 5.21 of Schedule A, Partial Occupancy Permits of unfinished buildings issued under Division C, Part 1, Section, 1.3.3 of the building code will be charged at $158 per dwelling wait listed per certificate and $1,050 each for all other partial occupancy certificates. - 5.20.1 The Chief Building Official may impose conditions on partial occupancy permits; - 5.20.2 The Chief Building Official may revoke a partial occupancy permit if the Permit Holder fails to comply with the conditions imposed by the Chief Building Official; - 5.20.3 The Chief Building Official may revoke a partial occupancy permit if the Owner fails to comply with any permit relating to the building. - 5.21 Partial Occupancy Permits of unfinished buildings issued under Division C, Part 1, Section, 1.3.3.7 of the building code will be charged at $289 per dwelling unit listed per certificate and $1,575each for all other partial occupancy certificates. - 5.21.1 The Chief Building Official may impose conditions on partial occupancy permits; - 5.21.2 The Chief Building Official may revoke a partial occupancy permit if the Permit Holder fails to comply with the conditions imposed by the Chief Building Official; - 5.21.3 The Chief Building Official may revoke a partial occupancy permit if the Owner fails to comply with any permit relating to the building. - 5.22 Fees for Pre Permit Consultation shall be $840 per discipline for the first review. Where a supplementary submission is made for a Pre Permit Consultation, a fee of $315 per discipline will apply and is due at the time of - 5.23 For review and approval of spatial separation agreements required by Division B of the Building Code a fee of $525 per lot applies. - 5.24 For the reproduction of documents, the fee shall be $63 plus 110% of the cost of reproduction, plus a fee for City staff preparation time at $131/hour. - 5.25 For the registration of an Order or Conditional Permit Agreement on title the fee shall be $500.00. The discharge of an Order or Conditional Permit Agreement from title the fee shall be $500.00 ## 6. ZONING &amp; COMPLIANCE FEES - 6.1 Except as provided in Section 6.2, for written requests for information concerning a property's compliance with the Building Code and applicable law, the non-refundable fee shall be $210. - 6.2 For written requests for information to support Provincial license applications unrelated to a current permit or permit application, the nonrefundable fee shall be $800. Where there is a current permit or permit application, the non-refundable fee shall be $300. - 6.3 The non-refundable fee shall be $131 for written requests for information concerning a property's zoning designation, permitted uses and development standards. - 6.4 Fees for Zoning Preliminary Reviews will be as follows: - 6.4.1 $315 for low rise residential (including singles, semis (per unit), townhouse (per unit), decks, porches, sheds, and driveways); - 6.4.2 $788 for non-housing interior alterations (including parking calculation) (per unit); - 6.4.3 $1890 for multiple-unit residential projects and non-residential projects (per building); and - 6.4.4 $1260 per proposed lot where the review is in support of a land division application. - 6.5 In addition to the Zoning Preliminary Review fees in Section 6.4 paid at the time of application, a fee of $315 shall apply to supplementary submissions and revised submissions and is due at the time of resubmission. - 6.6 In addition to the fees listed Section A and B of Table 1, the fee for Zoning Review in support of building permit applications required to determine compliance with by-laws passed under the Planning Act and/or the Municipal Act shall be calculated as per Section H of Table 1. | | TABLE 1 - Calculation of Permit Fees | | | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Class of Permit, Occupancy Classification and Work Description - Section A: CONSTRUCTION of new buildings, additions to existing buildings, including Mezzanines or new intermediate floors Flat Fee | Class of Permit, Occupancy Classification and Work Description - Section A: CONSTRUCTION of new buildings, additions to existing buildings, including Mezzanines or new intermediate floors Flat Fee | Class of Permit, Occupancy Classification and Work Description - Section A: CONSTRUCTION of new buildings, additions to existing buildings, including Mezzanines or new intermediate floors Flat Fee | Class of Permit, Occupancy Classification and Work Description - Section A: CONSTRUCTION of new buildings, additions to existing buildings, including Mezzanines or new intermediate floors Flat Fee | | A1 Group A Assembly A2 | Transportation Terminals | S742 $24.301 | | | АЗ | Portable classrooms (each) (new or relocated) Outdoor Pool | $16.97 $29.21 | | | A5 Group B: institutional | Ali Other Assembly Occupancies | 35707 | | | Group C: Residential | (Single Detached Dwelling (SDD) | $22.08 | | | | Infill Residential Dwelling. Multiple Unit buildings less than 4 storeys high | $27.42 | | | | Multipie Unit buildings greater than 3 storeys, less than 13 storeys Multiple Unit buldings greater than 12 storeys high, less than 66 storeys or 250 m in height | $20.37 | | | | Multiple Unit buidings greater than 65 storeys or 250 m in height | $18.10 | | | | Repeat of Previously approved Certified Model Hotel / Motel | | | | | | $7.53 $707 | | | | Detached or semi-detached garage/carport Garage Incorporating a dwelling unit (GDU) | $2,062 01.207 | | | | Repeat of previously approved GDU ccessory utility bullding (le. Garden shed, Gazebo) less than 20 m | $151 $973 | | | A20 | Accessory utility building (le. Garden shed, Gazebo) 20 m' or great Single Detached Dwelling Unit (SDD) less than 37 m in building area | $2,023 | | | | Deck / Baicony / Covered Porch (each) | $151 | | | A22 Group D: Business and Personal Services | Shell Only (Including unfinished basement) Partitioned / Finished / Mezzanine | S2.864 $18.83 2/4.0U | | | Group E: Mercantile | Temporary Real Estate Sales Office Shell Only (Including unfinished basement) | $15.83 $20.73 | | | A26 (Group F: Industrial | Pantones airshee meanine Shell Only (including unfinished basement) | $12.24 | | | 129 | Partitioned / Finished / Mezzanine Gas Station / Canopy. Car Wash | $16.94 $15.65 | | | A30 | Repair garage Parking Garage (underground, open air). | $16.94l | | | A31 A32 | Shelf and Rack Storage Systems | $12.25 | | | A33 Group G: Agricultural A34 | High-hazard agricultural (G1 ) Other agricultural (G2). | $10.90 | | | A35 | Greenhouse agricultural (G3) Agricultural with no human occupants (G4) Permanent Tent / Air supported structure | $8.761 | | | | | $742 | | | A38 A39 | Electromagnetic Locking Device (S742 + $149/addltional device) Ceiling (new or replacement) Mechanical Penthouse | $149 $12.241 | | | A40 A41 | Temporary Event Structure (Installations not exceeding 14 days) | $314 | | | A42 A43 | Shoring (/m of length). Underpinning (im of length) | $18.83 $18.83 $31.62 | | | A44 A45 | Design of Hazardous Areas regulated by the Building Code Multiple Unit Encapsulated Mass Timber Buildings greater than 3 storeys | $31.62&#124; | | | A46 Designated Structures A47 | Communication Tower Crane Rurway | 5449 3obs $449 | | | A48 | Exterior Storage Tank | | | | A49 A50 | Pedestrian Bridge (/m of length) Retaining Wall (im of length) | $52.19 | | | A51 Sign reguiated by the Building Code Section B: ALTERATION or repair to existing construction and CHANGE OF USE(as defined by the Ontario Building Code) $26.13 $12.20 $449 | A51 Sign reguiated by the Building Code Section B: ALTERATION or repair to existing construction and CHANGE OF USE(as defined by the Ontario Building Code) $26.13 $12.20 $449 | A51 Sign reguiated by the Building Code Section B: ALTERATION or repair to existing construction and CHANGE OF USE(as defined by the Ontario Building Code) $26.13 $12.20 $449 | A51 Sign reguiated by the Building Code Section B: ALTERATION or repair to existing construction and CHANGE OF USE(as defined by the Ontario Building Code) $26.13 $12.20 $449 | | Group A: Assembly | Restaurant All other assembly occupancies | $8.43 $8.43 | | | B3 B4 Group B: Institutional Group C: Residential | Secondary Suite | $22.08 | | | | All other Residential occupancies | $8.43 | | | | Exterior door or door from garage into dwelling | $498 | | | | Below grade stair Elevator (Housing Permits only) | S498 | | | Group D: Business and Personal Service B10 Group E: Mercantile | Restaurant | $8.43 $12.20 | | | 812 Group F: Industrial | All other mercantile occupancies | $8.43 $7,68 | | | B13 All Occupandles | Electromagnetic Locking Device ($742 + $149/additional device) Parking Structure Repair | $149&#124; $2.26 $742 | | | | Balcony Guard Replacement (/m of length) | $2.731 $9.41l | | | B16 [B17 | [Window Replacement or Enlargement (each), Repair / reclad wall or replace roof structure | $729 | | | Section C: DEMOLITION Group C: Residential Mousing | [Single / Seml-detached dwelling | S758 $253 | | | C2 Group C: Residential Housing | Accessory building | $0.22&#124; | | | | Complete / Partial / Interfor Demolition ($1,575 minimum fee) Section D: MECHANICAL and FIRE PROTECTION WORK (Proposed as stand alone work) : | $1.47 | | | All Occupancies | Heatino ventlaton air conctioning Fire Alarm System (per storey) Replacement Annunciator/Control Panel only (per storey served) | 3488 $488 | | | | Sprinkler System | $1.47 | | | | In-rack sprinkler System [Standpipe System (per riser) | $1.47 $191 | | | | Emergency Power Emergency Lighting (per storey) | $251 $941 | | | D10 Section E: PLUMBING | Heating plant replacement | | | | E1 Residential Service Connections | Service Connection (per lot) Each fixture | $22.35 $250 | | | All Occupancies | TEach Appliance | $22.35 | | | | Each Rain Water Hooper | $22.35 S573 | | | ES | Conversion from Septic System to sewer Testable backflow preventer (S344 +$11S/aciditional device)] | S115 5344 | | | | Water service (/length in m) Building sanitary/storm drain and sanitary/storm sewers (/length in m) | .35 | | | | Replacement or re-lining of water distribution piping (/length in m) | | | | E10 | Each Manhole Each Catchbasin | $65 | | | | Each Area Drain | | | | Each Backwater Valve / Sump Pump / Sewage Ejector Section F: ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEMS (Proposed separately or in conjunction with other construction) $151 | Each Backwater Valve / Sump Pump / Sewage Ejector Section F: ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEMS (Proposed separately or in conjunction with other construction) $151 | Each Backwater Valve / Sump Pump / Sewage Ejector Section F: ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEMS (Proposed separately or in conjunction with other construction) $151 | Each Backwater Valve / Sump Pump / Sewage Ejector Section F: ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEMS (Proposed separately or in conjunction with other construction) $151 | | | New System | $2,234 $1,196 | | | | Replacement of Leaching Bed | S742 | | | F3 | Replacement of Septic Tank or Minor Repair of Part of a System Evaluation of System (no alterations required) | S298 | | | F5 Review of Clearances Only Section G: GREEN ENERGY SYSTEMS (Proposed as stand alone work) $298 | F5 Review of Clearances Only Section G: GREEN ENERGY SYSTEMS (Proposed as stand alone work) $298 | F5 Review of Clearances Only Section G: GREEN ENERGY SYSTEMS (Proposed as stand alone work) $298 | F5 Review of Clearances Only Section G: GREEN ENERGY SYSTEMS (Proposed as stand alone work) $298 | | G1 | Solar domestic hot water systems (serving individual dwellings) | $151 5815 | | | G2 G3 | Solar domestic hot water systems (serving all other bulldings) Solar photovoltaic systems (serving individual dwellings) | $151 | | | | Solar photovoltale systems (serving all other bulldings) Geothermal Systems | 5815 5491 | | | G5 | Wind Turbines (per turbine) | $326 | | | G7 Section H: ZONING REVIEW | Drain water heat recovery unit (serving individual dwellings) | $151 | | | H1 | Lintil Residential dwelling | | | | H3 | Single, Semi-detached dwelling or Secondary Suite (Multiple unit residential buildings less than 4 storeys high (per building) | | | | | All other new multiple unit residential buildings and new nor-residential projects (per building) Nan-housing Interior alterations (per unit) Portables | | | ## Schedule B Documents &amp; Drawings Required For A Complete Application (Paper or Digital Media). All digital media must comply with the Submission Standards approved by the Chief Building Official. | Row | Class of Permit | Documents and Drawings Required | |-------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | All Permits | Documents a. Building Permit Application Form * (not required for electronic submissions) - Applicable Law Checklist ' . Permit Applicant Authorization Form | | 2 | Permit to Construct Housing Detached Houses, Semi- detached Houses, Duplex/ Accessory buildings : New Buildings Additions : Alterations Accessory Buildings For infill residential, refer to Row 3 | Documents a. Schedule 1* b. Schedule 2* & Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form * Plumbing Data Housing Form* e. Approval documents required by an applicable law f. Subsurface Investigation Report g. Heat loss / heat gain / duct calculations (per dwelling unit) h. Residential Mechanical Ventilation Summary Dravi Sit j. Current Land Survey k. Municipally Approved Site Grading Plan Roof truss / Pre-engineered floor system shop drawing 0. HVAC Drawings p. On-site Sewage System Drawings (including On-Site Sewage System Statement of Design) | | 3 | Permit to Construct Infill Residential Housing New Buildings Additions | Documents a. Schedule 1* b. Schedule 2* c. Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form * d. Plumbing Data Housing Form * e. Owners Lot Grading Undertaking f. Approval documents required by an applicable law Subsurface Investigation Report h. Heat loss / heat gain / duct calculations (per dwelling unit) i. Residential Mechanical Ventilation Summary Drawings Site Plan *. Strent Land Survey 1. Municipally Approved Site Grading Plan m. Architectural Drawings It. On-site Sewage System Drawings (including On-Site Sewage System Statement of Design) r. Temporary shoring design where the foundation wall of the new dwelling / addition is 1.8 m or less from a property line, or the extent of excavation is within 1.2 m of the property line or where otherwise determined by the chief building official | | Row | Class of Permit | Documents and Drawings Required | |-------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4 | Permit to Construct Secondary Documents Suite : Additions Additions | a. Schedule 1 * b. Schedule 2* c. Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form * d. Plumbing Data Housing Form * e. Approval documents required by an applicable law Subsurface Investigation Report g. Heat loss / heat gain / duct calculations (per dwelling unit) Drawings h. Site Plan i. Current Land Survey i. Municipally Approved Site Grading Plan j. Architectural Drawings including fire separation and fire-resistance rating drawings (plan and section) k. Structural Drawings 1. Roof truss / Pre-engineered floor system shop drawings m. HVAC Drawings n. On-site Sewage System Drawings (including On-Site Sewage System Statement of Design) | | 5 | Permit to Construct Multi-unit Documents Residential less than 4 storeys - New Buildings Additions Alterations | a. Schedule 1* b. Schedule 2 * C. Energy Efficiency Design Summary For* d. Plumbing Data Housing Form * e. Approval documents required by an applicable law f. Subsurface Investigation Report g. Heat loss / heat gain / duct calculations (per dwelling unit) h. Residential Mechanical Ventilation Summary Drawings i. Site Plan j. Municipally Approved Site Grading Plan k. Architectural Drawings (including block floor plans fol each floor, block roof plans and block elevations for townhouse blocks) 1. Fire Separation / Fire-Resistance Rating Drawings (plan and section, for all multi-unit buildings) m. Structural Drawings n. Roof truss / Pre-engineered floor system shop drawings 0. HVAC Drawings p. Plumbing Drawings for buildings with stacked dwelling units q. On-site Sewage System Drawings (including On-Site Sewage System Statement of Design) | | | Class of Permit | | |----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | Permit to Construct Non-Housing - New Construction Non-residential buildings, Residential Apartment Buildings, Mixed-Use Buildings, Triplex/Fourplex - New Buildings Additions Change of Use | Documents and Drawings Required a. Building and Land Use Declaration Form * b. Schedule 1 * c. Schedule 2* d. Commitment to General Review * e. Energy Efficiency Form * f. Plumbing Data Form* g. h. Approval documents required by an applicable law i. Subsurface Investigation Report Heat loss / heat gain / duct calculations j. Mechanical equipment and design specifications k. Construction Site Fire Safety Plan (for mid-rise wood construction projects) 1. Partial Occupancy Request and Report for super tall buildings m. Vibration Control Report and Zone of Influence Report where deep foundations are proposed n. High Building Checklist services (domestic water, fire protection, sanitary and storm sewers, laterals servicing buildings) and clearly indicating the area(s) that are municipally and privately owned. Architectural Drawings, including: i. Building Code Compliance Matrix ii. Fire Separation / Fire-Resistance Rating Drawings (plan and section, for all multi-unit buildings) d. Structural Drawings e. Electrical Drawings. f. Roof truss / Pre-engineered floor system shop drawings g. Mechanical Drawings (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection systems) h. On-site Sewage System Drawings (including On-Site Sewage System Statement of Design | | 7 | Permit to Construct Non-Housing - Alterations Non-residential buildings, Residential Apartment Buildings, Mixed-Use Buildings : Alterations Tenant Improvements | Doe Meiding and Land Uso Declaration Form * b. Schedule 1* c. Commitment to General Review * d. Energy Efficiency Form * e. Plumbing Data Form * f. Approval documents required by an applicable law g. Heat loss / heat gain / duct calculations h. Mechanical equipment and design specifications Drawings i. Site Plan * Architect Architectural Drawings, including: Building Code Compliance Matrix ii. Fire Separation / Fire-Resistance Rating Drawings (plan and section, for all multi-unit buildings) 1. Structural Drawings ma. Electrical Drawings n. Mechanical Drawings (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) | | 8 | Permit to Construct Private servicing | Documents a. Building and Land Use Declaration Form * b. Commitment to General Review * . c. Plumbing Data Form * d. Site Servicing Declaration for low rise residential developments e. Approval documents required by an applicable law Dra Minicipally Approved Civil Enginering package including Site Servicing Plan indicating all services (domestic water, fire protection, sanitary and storm sewers, laterals servicing buildings) and clearly indicating the area(s) that are municipally and privately owned. g. Site Plan including hydrant locations for low rise multi- unit residential developments | | Row | Class of Permit | Documents and Drawings Required | |-------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9 | Permit to Construct Temporary Event Structures Tents, stages, bleachers | Documents a. Temporary Event Structure Authorization Forma . Commitment to General Review . Approval documents required by an applicable las I. Documentation confirming flame spread rating of ten material Drawings . Site Plat f. Shop Drawing | | 10 | Permit to Demolish | Documents a. Commitment to General Review * b. Approval documents required by an applicable law - Environmental Building Audi 1. Demolition Checklist for infill residential project Drawings e. Site Plan including existing building to be demolished, construction fencing and gate access locations f. Demolition Plan prepared in accordance with O.Reg. 260/08 g. Temporary shoring design for infill residential projects where the foundation wall of the new dwelling is 1.8 m or less from a property line, or the extent of excavation is vithin 1.2 m of the property line or where otherwis letermined by the chief building officia | | 11 | Conditional Permit | Documents a. Conditional Permit Addendum Form * %. Development Approval Schedule | - Not a adition to the forms listed in this table, the application may be required to submit any other form deemed mandatory by the chief building official. - necessitate its submission.