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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF O'CONNOR
BY-LAW NUMBER 2024 - 11
Being a by-law respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use
Permits and Inspections, and to set the rates for permits within the
Corporation of the Township of O'Connor, and to repeal By-Law Number
2016-12.
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended,
authorizes a municipal Council to pass by-laws respecting construction, demolition and
change of use permits and inspections; and
WHEREAS Section 3(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended,
empowers Council to be responsible for the enforcement of the Act in the municipality,
excepted where otherwise provided by this Act, 2002; and
WHEREAS Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.D. 2001, c.25, authorizes a
municipality to impose fees or charges on persons for services or activities provided or
done by or on behalf of it; and for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or
done by or on behalf of any municipality or other local board; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of O'Connor enacts
as follows:
THAT building permits will be required for the construction, erection, alteration, repair,
removal, moving, and change of use of all buildings or structures within the Township of
O'Connor. That building permits will be required for plumbing installations not included in
a complete building package and would include but not be limited to additions and major
repairs. That all permits issued shall comply with the provisions of the Official Plan and
requirements of the Zoning By-Law. That all permits will be issued, and all inspections
will be performed by the Chief Building Official for the Township of O'Connor, in
accordance with this By-Law and the Ontario Building Code, and that the setbacks and
fees for all permits will be set in Schedule "A" attached to this By-Law.
SECTION 1. CITATION
1.
This By-law may be cited as the Building Permit By-law.
SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS
"Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended;
"Applicable Law" as defined under Section 1.4.1.3. of the Building Code;
"Applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applies for a permit or
any person authorized to apply on owner's behalf, or any person or corporation
empowered by statute to cause construction or demolition of a building or
buildings and anyone acting under the authority of such person or corporation;
"Architect" means for the purpose of the Act and the Code, holder of a license, a
certificate of practice or a temporary license under the Architects Act;
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"As Constructed Plans" means construction plans and specifications that show the
building and the location of the building on the property as the building has been
constructed;
"Authorized Agent " means the applicant submitting the application on behalf of
the Owner;
"Builder" means a person as described in Section 1(1) of the Act;
"Building" means as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
"Building Code (Code)" means regulations made under Section 34 of the Act;
"Building Services" means heating, ventilation and air conditioning as defined
in Part 6 of the Building Code;
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official (CBO) appointed by a
by-law of the Corporation of the Township of O'Connor for the purpose of
enforcement of the Act, the Building Code, and the Building Permit By-law;
"Complete Application" means an application that meets the requirements for
applications set out in the Building Code;
"Conditional Permit" means a permit issued under Subsection 8(3) of the Act;
"Construct" means anything in the erection, installation, extension or material
alteration, or repair of a building and includes the installation of a building unit
fabricated or moved from elsewhere and "construction" has a corresponding
meaning;
"Corporation" means the Corporation of the Township of O'Connor;
"Council" means the Council of the Township of O'Connor;
"Demolish" means anything in the removal of a building or any material part
thereof and "demolition" has a corresponding meaning;
"Designer" means the person responsible for the design;
"Farm Building" means as defined in the Building Code;
"Occupancy" means the use or intended use of a building or part of a building for
the shelter or support of persons, animals, or property;
"Owner" means the person, firm, or corporation having control over any
portion of the building or property under consideration and includes the
persons in the building or property;
"Permit" means written permission or written authorization from the CBO to
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perform work regulated by this By-law, the Act, and the 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;
"Plumbing" means as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
"Professional Engineer" means a person who holds a license or a temporary
license under the Professional Engineers Act, as defined in the Building Code;
"Project" means a planned undertaking which includes activities that have been
reviewed and approved by the Chief Building Official;
"Sewage System" means a sewage system as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
"Unsafe" when used in respect of a building, means structurally inadequate or
faulty for the purpose for which it is or is likely to be used or otherwise unsafe;
"Work" means anything in the construction or demolition or change of use or
plumbing work for a building which is regulated by the Act which includes a
"Project" that has a corresponding meaning.
SECTION 3: PERMITS
3.1
Administrative Procedures Relating to Permits
a) Permit Requirements:
Pursuant to Section 8(1) of the Building Code Act, as amended; no person shall:
i) construct or demolish, or cause to be constructed or demolished, a building;
ii) occupy or use a building for which a permit is required;
iii) change the use of a building;
unless a permit has been issued by the CBO.
3.2
Classes of Permits
a) Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition, and change of use
of buildings and permit fees shall be as set out in Schedule "A" to this By-law.
b) Conditional Permit may be issued at the discretion of the CBO with an agreement
from Council to authorize any stage of construction, even though all of the
requirements under Subsection 8(2) of the Act have not been met (i.e. compliance
with some applicable law). The requirements of Section 8(3)(a), (b), and (c) of the
Act must, however, be complied with before a Conditional Permit may be issued.
c) Permit types:
1. Building Permit;
2. Change of Use Permit;
3. Conditional Permit;
4. Demolition Permit;
5. Moving Permit;
6. Occupancy Permit;
7. Transfer of Permit;
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8. Plumbing or Building Services Permit
SECTION 4: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
4.1
Permit Application
To obtain a permit, the owner, or an agent authorized in writing by the owner, shall
file an application in written form by completing the prescribed form available at
the Township Office, on the Township of O'Connor Website, or from the CBO.
The timeline for a decision on issuing a permit will be as required by Division C,
Part 1, Section 1.3.1.3 of the Code.
4.2
Application Detail for All Permits
Every Building Permit application submitted to the CBO shall, but is not limited to,
the following:
a) Identify and describe in detail the proposed project and use to be covered by the
permit for which the application is being made;
b) Identify and describe in detail the existing use(s) and the proposed use(s) for
which the premises are intended;
c) Describe the land on which the work is to be done that will readily identify and
locate the site on which the work covered by the permit is to occur (i.e. civic
address, legal description, and lot measurements);
d) A complete set of plans and specifications for the work to be covered by the
permit and show the occupancy of all parts of the building;
e) The valuation of the proposed work, including materials and labour, and be
accompanied by the required fee as outlined in attached Schedule "A" attached to
this By-law;
f) A written acknowledgement of the owner that they have retained an Architect or
Professional Engineer to carry out the field review of the construction, where
required by the Building Code;
g) The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email (if any) of the owner,
architect, authorized agent, professional engineer, builder and designer and/or
qualified designer, where applicable, that were retained to perform work on the
project;
h) In circumstances where Section 1.2 of Division C, Part 1 of the Building Code
applies, be accompanied by a "Commitment to General Review by Architects and
Engineers" form as set out in Schedule "C" of this By-law;
i) Where a Notice of Project is required by regulation to be submitted to the Ministry
of Labour for construction, with a value over $50,000.00, a copy shall be provided
to the CBO.
j) Where applicable, the registration number of the builder or vendor as provided for
in the Ontario New Home Warranties Act (Tarion);
k) Any documents establishing compliance to applicable law as set out in article
1.4.1.3 of Division A, Part 1 of the Building Code;
l) A Material Substance Report, where a construction project involves disturbing a
"designated substance" as described by Ontario Regulation 278/05 and, which
applies to all buildings constructed before 1985; the project must adhere to these
regulations, and if required, will be provided by the CBO;
m) All required documentation to demonstrate compliance;
n) Signature by the owner, or their authorized agent, who shall certify the truth of the
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contents of the application.
4.3
Demolition Permits
In addition to the requirements of Section 4.2 of this By-law, every application for a
Demolition Permit under Subsection 8(1) of the Act, may, at the discretion of the
CBO, require:
a) Documentation that arrangements have been made with the proper authorities for
the cutting off and plugging of all water, gas, electric, telephone or other utilities
and services;
b) That the applicant is meeting all requirements of the Labour Code and filing a
Notice of Project with the Ministry;
c) That in circumstances where Section 1.2 of Division C, Part 1 of the Building Code
applies, be accompanied by a "Commitment to General Review by Architects and
Engineers" form as set out in Schedule "C" of this By-law;
d) That the applicant clearly indicates methods of removal and disposal of materials
that are following applicable laws;
e) Indication of the date by which demolition and disposal will be completed;
f) Where a demolition project involves disturbing a designated substance as
described by Ontario Regulation 278/05 and, which applies to all building
constructed before 1985; the project must adhere to these regulations and a
Material Substance Report, if required, will be provided by the CBO.
4.4
Change of Use Permits
Where an application is made for a Change of Use Permit issued under Section
10 of the Building Code, the application shall:
a) Describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed by a description
that will readily identify and locate the building;
b) Identify and describe, in detail, the current and proposed occupancies of the
building or part thereof for which the application is made;
c) Include plans and specifications showing the current and proposed occupancy of
all parts of the building, and which contain sufficient information to establish
compliance with the requirements of the Building Code, including floor plans,
details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies, identifying required fire resistance
ratings and load bearing capacities, and details of the existing "sewage system", if
any;
d) Be accompanied by the required fee;
e) State the name, address, telephone number, and email (if any) of the owner and
any other authorized agent;
f) Be signed by the owner or authorized agent who shall certify the truth of the
contents of the application.
4.5
Plumbing Permits
In addition to the requirements of Section 4.2 of this By-law, the CBO may request
the following:
a) Plans to show the location of all drain, waste, and vents of proposed plumbing;
b) That the permit only be granted to a licensed plumbing contractor, or their
authorized agent, or an owner of a single-family dwelling who undertakes the
plumbing work on the premises, in which they reside, providing it is accompanied
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by a detailed drawing acceptable to the CBO describing the detailed design of the
proposed system or proposed changes; and
c) Exception: No plumbing permit shall be required for:
(i) Repairing or the replacement of a valve faucet or fixture,
(ii) Repairing a leak or forcing out a stoppage, or
(iii)The replacement of a hot water tank.
4.6
Conditional Permits
Where an application is made for a Conditional Permit, under Subsection 8(3)
of the Act, the application shall contain:
a) A written statement from the applicant explaining the reasons why the applicant
believes that unreasonable delays in construction would occur if a Conditional
Permit were not granted;
b) A written acknowledgement from the applicant of the necessary approvals which
must be obtained in respect of the proposed construction and the time-period in
which such approvals are proposed to be obtained by the applicant;
c) A written agreement, in the form provided by the CBO, executed by the applicant,
the owner and all other persons that the CBO considers appropriate for the
purposes set out in Clause 8(3)(c) of the Act;
d) The time in which plans and specifications of the complete building will be
filed with the CBO;
e) Where deemed necessary by Council, the agreement, referred to in Section 4.6(c)
of this By-law, may be registered on title to the lands upon which the building or
part thereof is located or will be located for which the application for Permit has
been made. All registration costs are the responsibility of the owner of the
property where the work will be taking place.
The CBO shall not, due to the issuance of a Conditional Permit, be under any
obligation to grant any further permits.
4.7
Building Services
Where an application is made for any Building Services, the application shall
include:
a) an application;
b) drawings for an existing or proposed addition, and/or alterations to an existing
system.
4.8
Revisions
After the issuance of a permit under the Act, notice of any material changes to
any plan, specification, document, or other information on the basis upon which
the permit was issued, the permit holder must file an application for revision to the
permit. The provisions of Section 4 and 5 of this By-law apply to the application
for revision as if the application was entirely new.
4.9
Equivalents
Where an application for a permit or for authorization to make any material
changes to a plan, specification, document, or other information on the basis of
which a permit was issued, contains an equivalent material system or building
design for which authorization under Section 9 of the Act is requested, the
following shall be provided:
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a) A description of the proposed material, system, or building design for which
authorization is requested;
b) Any applicable provisions of the Building Code;
c) Evidence that the proposed material system or building design will provide the
level of performance required by the Building Code;
d) The equivalent applied for cannot be used until the CBO, in writing, has allowed
the use of the proposed equivalent and the reasons, in the CBO's opinion, the
equivalent will provide the level of performance required by the Building Code.
4.10 Revocation of Permits
The CBO, subject to provisions outlined in Subsection 8(10) of the Act, has the
authority to revoke a permit issued under the Act.
4.11 Sewage System Permit
Pursuant to Subsection 3.1(1) of the Act, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit
shall enforce the provisions of the Act and the Building Code related to sewage
systems.
4.12 Occupancy Permit
No Occupancy Permit will be issued until all inspections are complete and any
matters relating to the permit, including required documentation, have been
received and/or resolved by the CBO.
4.13 Permit Renewal
Permits to be renewed after an initial period of two (2) years but shall not be
renewed for a period of longer than two (2) years for every renewal period after
the initial period.
4.14 Incomplete Application
All Permit applications must contain the information required pursuant to this
By-law. In addition, an application is incomplete where the CBO determines within
5 working days, not including the day of submission, that the proposed work or
change of use will not comply with the Act, the Building Code, or any other
applicable law. The CBO may refuse an application if anything required by this
Section or Section 5.1 is omitted or submitted in an incomplete or unsatisfactory
state at the time of application and a written statement of reasons for the refusal
must be provided. No permit will be issued if an application is incomplete.
4.15 Abandoned Applications
An application for a permit is considered to have been abandoned by the applicant
where:
a) The application is incomplete and remains incomplete six (6) months after it was
submitted;
b) The application is complete, a permit is available to be issued, and six (6) or more
months have elapsed from the date upon which the Corporation notified the
applicant of the availability of the permit.
SECTION 5: PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS
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5.1
Submission
Every applicant shall submit one (1) set of plans, specifications, documents, and
other information drawn using a straight edge/ruler on material that would enable
the CBO to determine whether the proposed construction, demolition, or change
of use conforms to the Act, the Building Code, including but not limited to plans as
listed on Schedule "A" and any other applicable law.
5.2
Plans vary depending on the type of construction and may require all or any part
of the following:
a) site plan;
b) foundation plan;
c) floor plan;
d) framing plan;
e) roof plan;
f) sections and details;
g) building elevations;
h) electrical drawings;
i) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning;
j) plumbing drawings.
SECTION 6: SITE PLAN
6.1
Site plans shall be referenced to an up-to-date survey, when available. New
surveys will only be required when needed to demonstrate compliance with the
Act, the Building Code, the Municipal Zoning By-law, or any other applicable law.
6.2
Site plans shall be drawn to scale and show:
a) title, location, and name of owner;
b) lot size, dimensions of property lines with north marked;
c) existing buildings, pools, hot tubs, decks, hydro lines, and setbacks from property
lines;
d) proposed buildings and setbacks from property lines;
e) existing and finished ground levels and grades;
f) existing right-of-way and easements;
g) existing ground levels and grades in flood plain areas;
h) proposed fire access routes - location and dimensions of access driveways (a
new driveway will require approval from the Township of O'Connor or Ministry of
Transportation depending on its location) and proposed fire routes;
i) location of existing and proposed septic and well.
SECTION 7: PAYMENT OF FEES
7.1 Fees for a required permit shall be as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law.
A deposit of $100.00 will be paid upon submission of the Building Permit
Application to the Township Office and the balance payable when the permit has
been approved by the CBO. No permit shall be issued until payment has been
received in full.
7.2 Where the fees payable in respect of an application for a Construction or
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Demolition Permit issued under Subsection 8(1) of the Act or a Conditional
Permit issued under Subsection 8(3) of the Act are based on a floor area, floor
area shall mean the total floor space of all storeys above grade and/or
below grade (as set out in schedule A) measured as the horizontal area
between the exterior walls of a building. Provided that where application is
made for a conditional permit, fees shall be paid for the complete project.
7.3 Where fees payable in respect of an application for a change of use permit issued
under Subsection 10(1) of the Act are based on a floor area, floor area shall mean
the total floor space of all storeys subject to the change of use.
SECTION 8: REFUNDS
8.1 In the case of withdrawal of an application or the abandonment of all or a
portion of the work or the non-commencement of any project, the CBO shall
determine the amount of paid permit fees that may be refunded to the applicant, if
any, in accordance with Schedule "B" attached to and forming part of this By-law.
8.2 Notwithstanding Section 8 hereof, no refund shall be made when the amount is
calculated to be less than Fifty-one ($51.00) Dollars.
SECTION 9: NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTIONS
9.1
Notices Under Subsection 1.3.5 Division C, Part 1 of the Ontario Building Code:
a) The permit holder or authorized agent shall notify the CBO of readiness for
inspection at least two (2) business days (not including the day of notification) in
advance of each stage of construction for which notice in advance is mandatory
under article 1.3.5.1., Division C, Part 1 of the Building Code. After the mandatory
notice has been given, an inspector shall undertake a site inspection not later than
two (2) days after the notice is given.
b) The permit holder or authorized agent shall notify the CBO of completion as
prescribed by Section 11 of the Act or where occupancy is required prior to
completion and shall notify the CBO of readiness for inspection to ensure that the
requirements of Section 11 of the Act and Subsection 1.3.5.1. Division C, Part 1 of
the Building Code are complied with.
c) A notice pursuant to this section is not effective until written or oral notice is
received by the CBO or their designate.
d) Occupancy inspections are required for all projects that involve the occupancy of
any new building or addition.
e) Final inspections are required for all projects.
9.2 Inspections that may be required for any or all, but are not limited to, the following
stages:
a) site plan;
b) readiness to construct footings;
c) drainage, damp-proofing, waterproofing;
d) plumbing - underground;
e) framing;
f)
plumbing rough-in;
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g) insulation/building services;
h) fire protection & fire access routes;
i)
solid fuel fired appliances;
j)
plumbing final;
k) occupancy;
l)
final inspection.
SECTION 10: PRESCRIBING FORMS
10.1 The forms prescribed for use as application for permits, for order and for
inspection reports shall be set out in Schedule "C".
SECTION 11: AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS
11.1 The CBO may require that a set of plans of a building or any class of buildings as
constructed be filed with the CBO on completion of construction under such
conditions as may be prescribed in the Building Code.
SECTION 12: BUILDING WITHOUT A PERMIT
a) As per the Ontario Building Code, any person is guilty of an offence if the person
contravenes the Act, the regulations, or a by-law passed under Section 7.
Additionally, every director or officer of a corporation who knowingly concurs in the
furnishing or false information, the failure to comply, or the contravention under
Subsection (1) is guilty of an offence.
b) A person who is convicted of an offence is liable to a fine of not more than
$50,000.00 for a first offence, and to a fine of not more than $100,000.00 for a
subsequent offence.
c) If a Corporation is convicted of an offence, the maximum penalty that may be
imposed upon the Corporation is $500,000.00 for a first offence and
$1,500,000.00 for a subsequent offence.
d) Every person who fails to comply with an order made by a CBO is guilty of an
offence and on conviction, in addition to the penalties above, is liable to a fine of
not more than $10,000.00 per day for every day the offence continues after the
time given for complying with the order has expired.
e) Fine amounts are established by the court, but typically follow recommendations
from the prosecutor.
SECTION 13: CODE OF CONDUCT
13.1 Under Subsection 7.1(1) of the Act, the CBO and inspectors shall follow the
guidelines as set out in Schedule "D" of this By-law.
SECTION 14: TRANSFER OF PERMIT
14.1 Where a property, which is the subject matter of an open permit is sold, the new
owner shall obtain a transfer of the permit into their name and, shall complete a
permit application and shall pay the administrative transfer fee prescribed in
Schedule "A" of this By-law. A new building permit will be issued, and the
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previous permit closed. The new owner shall then be the permit holder for the
purposes of this By-law, the Act, and the Building Code.
SECTION 15: PENALTIES AND OFFENCES
15.1 Any person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence as
provided for in Section 36 of the Ontario Building Code Act.
SECTION 16: GENERAL
16.1 That Schedules A, B, C, and D, attached, are an integral part of this By-law.
16.2 That By-law Number 2016-12 is repealed.
16.3 Where this article conflicts with any legislation, regulation, or other by-law, the
more restrictive applies.
Enacted and passed this 25th day of March 2024 as witnessed by the Seal of the
Corporation and the hands of its proper Officers
The Corporation of the
Township of O'Connor
_________________________
Mayor
__________________________
Clerk-Treasurer
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Classes of Permits and Permit Fees
Side Lot
Rear Lot
Front Lot
Side Lot
Front Lot Line
Centre Line of Road
Centre Line
of
Road
The Corporation of the Township of O'Connor
Schedule "A" to By-Law Number 2024-11
SET BACKS
RURAL (RU) ZONE
Zone Provisions
a)
Minimum Lot Area
2 Hectares
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
90 metres
c)
Required Front Yard
30 metres
d)
Required Side Yard
10 metres
e)
Required Rear Yard
30 metres
f)
Maximum Floor Area
11 metres
g)
Minimum Floor Area
75 square metres
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (MI) Zone
Zone Provisions
a)
Minimum Lot Area
2 Hectares
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
90 metres
c)
Required Front Yard
30 metres
d)
Required Side Yard
20 metres
e)
Required Rear Yard
15 metres
f)
Maximum Floor Area
11 metres
g)
Minimum Floor Area
30%
INDUSTRIAL (I) ZONE
Zone Provisions
a)
Minimum Lot Area
1 Hectares
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 metres
c)
Required Front Yard
100 metres
d)
Required Side Yard
30 metres
e)
Required Rear Yard
20 metres
f)
Maximum Floor Area
15 metres
g)
Minimum Floor Area
75 square metres
h)
Maximum Lot Coverage
n/a
i)
Minimum distance between
6 metres
detached buildings
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Permit Classes and Fees
Class
Type of Permit
Fee
Class 1
New Construction & Additions: Human Occupancy
Permit for the Construction or Addition of a building or
structure within the meaning of the Act and the Code
and which use is intended for human Occupancy.
*Plus Additional Fees if Applicable
- 24-month Permit Renewal: $100.00
- Additional Required Inspections: $100.00 each
(ie. remedy unsafe, compliance to order, etc.)
Main Floor $0.75/ft²
Second Floor $0.40ft²
Attached Garage
$0.30/ft²
Minimum $100.00
Class 2
New Construction & Additions: No Human
Occupancy (ie. garage, accessory buildings)
Permit for Construction or Addition of a building or
structure within the meaning of the Act and the Code
and which use is not intended for human habitation
and is intended for farm or storage purposes or to
compliment the main residential use.
*Plus Additional Fees if Applicable
- Heating and Ventilation Inspections: Separate
Class 11 Permit may be required
- 24-month Permit Renewal: $100.00
- Additional Required Inspections: $100.00 each
(ie. remedy unsafe, compliance to order, etc.)
$0.30/ft²
Minimum $100.00
Class 3
Modular or Mobile Home
Permit for a Modular Home (dwelling unit
prefabricated in one location in accordance with CSA
A277 and moved onto a lot to be used as a dwelling)
or Mobile Home (factory built dwelling unit designed
as one dwelling unit, transported or designed to be
transported on its own chassis, notwithstanding that its
running gear is, or may be, removed, placed, or
designed to be placed on a permanent foundation,
and connected or designed to be connected to public
or private services, constructed in accordance with
CSA Z240 or Z241, not including a travel trailer).
*Plus Additional Fees if Applicable
- Site and Foundation Inspections: Separate
Class 1 Permit may be required.
- Plumbing Inspections: Separate Class 11
Permit may be required.
- Heating and Ventilation Inspections: Separate
Class 11 Permit may be required.
$0.50/ft² With
Basement
(based on main floor
level)
$0.40/ft² Without
Basement
Minimum $100.00
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- 24-month Permit Renewal: $100.00
- Additional Required Inspections: $100.00 each
(ie. remedy unsafe, compliance to order, etc.)
Class 4
New Construction & Additions: Commercial or
Industrial, Institutional & Farm Use
Permit for the construction or addition of a building or
structure within the meaning of the Act and the Code
and which use is intended for commercial, industrial,
or institutional purposes.
*Plus Additional Fees if Applicable
- Site and Foundation Inspections: Separate
Class 1 Permit may be required.
- Plumbing Inspections: Separate Class 11
Permit may be required.
- Heating and Ventilation Inspections: Separate
Class 11 Permit may be required.
- 24-month Permit Renewal: $100.00
- Additional Required Inspections: $100.00 each
(ie. remedy unsafe, compliance to order, etc.)
Commercial,
Industrial, and
Institutional Building
Construction
$0.85/ft²
Farm Construction
$0.30/ ft²
Minimum $150.00
Class 5
Renovations
Permit for repairs, alternations or renovations that
involve material structural changes.
*Plus Additional Fees if Applicable
- Site and Foundation Inspections: Separate
Class 1 Permit may be required.
- Plumbing Inspections: Separate Class 11
Permit may be required.
- Heating and Ventilation Inspections: Separate
Class 11 Permit may be required.
- 24-month Permit Renewal: $100.00
- Additional Required Inspections: $100.00 each
(ie. remedy unsafe, compliance to order, etc.)
$0.55/ft²
Minimum $100.00
Class 6
Minor Repairs, Alterations and Renovations
Permit for repair, alterations or renovation of a building
or structure within the meaning of the Act and the
Code.
*Plus Additional Fees if Applicable
- 24-month Permit Renewal: $100.00
- Additional Required Inspections: $100.00 each
(ie. remedy unsafe, compliance to order, etc.)
$100.00
Class 7
Moving of a Building or Structure
Permit for the moving of a building or structure within
the meaning of the Act and the Code.
$100.00
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Class 8
Change of Use
Permit for the change of use of a building within the
meaning of the Act and the Code (where
compensation construction CLASS permits are not
applicable).
*Plus Additional Fees if Applicable
- Additional Required Inspections: $100.00 each
(ie. remedy unsafe, compliance to order, etc.)
$100.00
Class 9
Demolition
Permit for the demolition of a building or structure
within the meaning of the Act and the Code.
*Plus Additional Fees if Applicable
- Additional Required Inspections: $100.00 each
(ie. remedy unsafe, compliance to order, etc.)
$100.00
Class 10
Conditional
Permit for the construction or addition of a building or
structure within the meaning of the Act and the Code.
In addition to the applicable Class fee and subject to
deposit.
*Plus Additional Fees if Applicable
- 24-month renewal: $200.00
- Additional Required Inspections: $100.00 each
(ie. remedy unsafe, compliance to order, etc.)
(Fee to be
determined on a
case-by-case basis)
Class 11
Plumbing or Building Services
(Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - where applicable:
in addition to Class 3 or stand-alone).
*Plus Additional Fees if Applicable
- 24-month renewal: $50.00
- Additional Required Inspections: $100.00 each
(ie. remedy unsafe, compliance to order, etc.)
$100.00
Class 12
Construction or Demolition Started Prior to
Obtaining a Permit
Subject to a fine and additional fee equal to twice the
applicable permit class fee.
50% of permit or
$100.00 whichever is
greater
Class 13
Others Permits
Permits for Temporary Buildings (1 inspection)
Inspections not included in Permit fees
Plumbing Permits (includes 2 inspections)
HVAC, Fireplace, Wood Burning Appliance Permits
Deck/Patio
Swimming Pool
Moving Permit
Transfer of Permit
(no changes in the original permit issued).
$100.00
$10.00
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The Corporation of the Township of O'Connor
Schedule "B" to By-Law Number 2024-11
REFUNDS
Refunds must be requested in writing to the Chief Building Official.
STATUS OF PERMIT APPLICATION
% OF FEE REFUND
Where application is withdrawn prior to plan review.
95%
Where application is withdrawn after plan review but
75%
prior to permit issuance.
Where application is withdrawn prior to start of construction.
60%
Where the permit is valued at less than $51.00.
0%
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The Corporation of the Township of O'Connor
Schedule "C" to By-Law Number 2024-11
FORMS
1.
Application for Building Permit Checklist
2.
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
3.
Schedule 1: Designer Information
4.
Schedule 2: Sewage System Installer Information
5.
Thunder Bay District Health Unit septic application/approval
6.
Required Permit Drawings
7.
Required Inspections
8.
Application for a Permit to Construct Detached Garage/Shed
9.
Application for Change of Use
10. Application/Moving Permit
11. Application for Building Permit Extension
12. Mobile Home Building Code Requirements
13. Commitment to General Review by Architects and Engineers
14. Order Forms including: Order to Comply, Stop Work Order, Order Not to Cover,
Order to Uncover
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The Corporation of the Township of O'Connor
Schedule "D" to By-Law Number 2024-11
CODE OF CONDUCT GUIDELINES
In addition to any policy with respect to any code of conduct and ethics applying to all
Municipal Staff, the Township of O'Connor Chief Building Official shall always undertake
to:
a) act in the public interest, particularly regarding the safety of building works and
structures,
b) maintain their knowledge and understanding of the best current building practice, the
building laws, and regulations relevant to their building certifying functions,
c) commit themselves to a process of continuous education to constantly be aware of
developments in building design, practice, and the law relevant to their duties,
d) comply with the provisions of The Building Code Act, the Building Code, and any other
Act or Law that regulates or governs Building Officials or their functions,
e) avoid situations where there may be, or where there may reasonably appear to be, a
conflict between their duties to their clients, their profession, their peers, and the public at
large and their personal interests,
f) not act beyond their level of competence or outside their area of expertise,
g) apply all relevant building laws, regulations, and standards strictly and without favour and
independent of the influence of interested parties,
h) perform their inspections and certifying duties impartially and in accordance with the
highest professional standards,
i) not divulge any confidential or sensitive information or material, that they become privy to
in the performance of their duties, except in accordance with laws governing freedom of
information and protection of privacy,
j) to avoid any conduct that could bring Building Officials or the Township of O'Connor into
disrepute,
k) extend professional courtesy to all,
l) accept responsibility for the conduct of their subordinate employees,
m) maintain current accreditation to perform the functions assigned to them,
n) take all reasonable steps to ascertain and document all available facts relevant to the
performance of their duties, and
o) exemplify compliance with all regulations and standards that govern building
construction, health and safety, or other matters related to their status as a Building
Official.
The Building Code Act provides that the performance of the Building Officials will be
measured against these code of conduct guidelines. In response to any allegations of a
breach of this code, the Chief Building Official shall direct an investigation and where
appropriate, recommend disciplinary action against any Building Official who fails to
comply with these code of conduct guidelines. Where the allegation is against the Chief
Building Official, Council will direct the investigation and make such recommendations as
are reasonable. In determining the appropriate discipline, the Chief Building Official or
Council will have regard to the relevance of the conduct to the official's powers and
responsibilities as well as the severity of any misconduct. Disciplinary actions arising
from violations of these code of conduct guidelines is the responsibility of the Council of
the Township of O'Connor and is subject to relevant collective agreements, employment
laws, and standards.