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THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH
BY-LAW NUMBER 142-22
BEING A BY-LAW UNDER THE BUILDING CODE ACT RESPECTING PERMITS AND
RELATED MATTERS,
AUTHORITY:
Building Code Act, 1992, S.0. 1992, Chapter 23, as amended
WHEREAS Pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992, as amended the Lieutenant-Governor in
Council has established an Ontario Building Code (O.Reg. 403/97, as amended) which is in
force throughout Ontario;
AND WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, as amended authorizes a municipal
council to pass by-laws concerning the issuance of permits and related matters;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Wellington North hereby
enacts as follows:
1. SHORT TITLE
This By-Law may be cited as the "Building Permits By-Law".
2. DEFINITIONS
1) In this By-Law:
(a) "Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S. O. 1992, Chapter 23, as amended
(b) "Applicant" means the owner of any building or property who applies for a permit or any
person acting as the authorized agent of the owner to apply for a permit on the owner's
behalf;
(c) "As Constructed Plans" means as constructed plans as defined in the Building Code;
(d) "Building" means a building as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
(e) "Building Code" or "OBC" means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act;
(f) "Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official or acting chief building official
appointed by the by-law of The Corporation of the Township of Wellington North for the
purposes of enforcement of the Act;
(g) "Construct" means to do 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;
(h) "Corporation" means The Corporation of the Township of Wellington North;
(i) "Demolish" means to do anything in the removal of a building or and material part
thereof, and "demolition" has a corresponding meaning;
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(j) "Electronic Submission" means the filing of an application for permit or alternative
solution, including all required forms, documents and drawings, submitted through an
electronic means approved by the Chief Building Official;
(k) "Farm Building" means a farm building as defined in Div. A, Section 1.4.1.2 of the
regulations;
(l) "Occupancy Permit" means a permit authorized occupation of a building or part of a
building prior to its completion as set out in Div. C, Section 1.3.3 of the regulations;
(m)"Owner" means the registered owner of the land and includes a lessee, mortgagee in
possession and the person in charge of the property, acting as the authorized agent of
the owner;
(n) "Permit" means written permission or written authorization from the Chief Building
Official to perform work regulated by this by-law and the Act, or to change the use of a
building or part of a building or parts thereof or, in the case of an occupancy permit, to
occupy a building or part of a building or parts thereof;
(o) "Prescribed Value" means the Applicant's estimated value of construction of a proposed
building including the total value of all work, services and materials in respect of its
construction and of all professional and related services, as reviewed by the Chief
Building Official and adjusted if deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official to
establish a reasonable value based on the facts before him or her.
(p) "Plumbing" means plumbing as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
(q) "Professional engineer" means a person who holds a license or a temporary license
under the Professional Engineer's Act, as defined in the Building Code;
(r) "Re-inspection" means any inspection of a construction stage made pursuant to a
previous inspection of the same construction stage;
(s) "Sewage system" means a sewage system as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act";
2) Terms not defined in this by-law shall have the meaning as described in the Act or the
Building Code.
3. PERMITS
3.1 CLASSES OF PERMITS
Classes of permits required for construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy of a
partially complete building and conditional permits are set forth in Schedule "A" appended to
and forming part of this by-law.
3.2 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
To obtain a permit, an applicant shall file an application electronically or in writing on forms
prescribed by the Province of Ontario and available from the Chief Building Official or from
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs website, www.mah.gov.on.ca, and supply any other
information relating to the application, as required by the Chief Building Official.
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Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official.
3.3 CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
Where an application is made for a Construction Permit under 8(1) of the Act the applicant
shall;
1) Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
2) Include complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as
required by Div. C, Section 1.3.1.3(5) of the Building Code and as prescribed in this
By-law for the work to be covered by the permit;
3) Provide a completed Commitment for General Review by Architect and Engineer form
where a building is required to be designated by an Architect or a Professional
Engineer [Div. C Section 1.2.1 of the Building Code];
4) Provide a completed Energy Efficiency Design Summary in the form authorized by
OBOA where an application; and
5) Provide a completed Farm Data Sheet where an application is made for a Farm
Building with livestock housing in the form provided by the Chief Building Official.
3.4 DEMOLITION PERMITS
Where an application is made for a Demolition Permit under 8(1) of the Act the applicant
shall;
1) Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish"; and
2) Include complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as
required by Div. C, Section 1.3.1.3(5) of the Building Code and as prescribed in this
By-law for the work to be covered by the permit.
3.5 CONDITIONAL PERMITS
1) Where an application is made for a Conditional Permit under 8(3) of the Act the
applicant shall;
a. Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
b. Include complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as
required by Div. C, Section 1.3.1.3(5) of the Building Code as prescribed in this
By-law for the work to be covered by the permit;
c. Provide a completed Commitment for General Review by Architect and
Engineer form where a building is required to be designed by an Architect or a
Professional Engineer [Div. C Section 1.2.1. of the Building Code];
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d. State the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in
construction would occur if a conditional permit is not granted;
e. State the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the
proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained;
f. State the time in which plans and specifications of the complete building will be
filed with the Chief Building Official; and
g. Be subject to the applicant entering into an agreement as provided for in
Section 8(3) of the Act.
2) The Chief Building Official (CBO) is delegated as being the appointed officer for the
Township and may exercise Township Council's powers of authority under 8(3) of the
Act.
3.6 CHANGE OF USE PERMITS
Where an application is made for a Change of Use Permit under 10(1) of the Act the applicant
shall;
1) Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
2) Describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed, by a description that
will readily identify and locate the building;
3) Identify and describe in detail the current and proposed occupancies of the building
or part of the building for which the application is made;
4) Include complete 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;
5) State the name, address and telephone number of the owner; and
6) Be signed by the owner or their authorized agent who shall certify the truth of the
contents of the application.
3.7 PARTIAL PERMITS
A Partial Building Permit may be issued under Section 8(1) of the Act where;
1) In order to expedite work, approval of a portion of the building or project is desired
prior to the issuance of a permit for the complete building or project and where the
construction authorized by the permit complies with the Act, Building Code, and other
applicable law;
2) The required information to issue the permit will be determined by and to the
satisfaction of the Chief Building Official;
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3) A Partial Permit is requested the full building or project application is deemed to be
incomplete; and
4) A permit is issued for part of a building or project, such permit shall not be construed
to authorize construction beyond the plans for which approval was given nor that
approval will necessarily be granted for the entire building or project.
3.8 OCCUPANCY PERMITS
3.8.1 Buildings described in Div. C, sentence 1.2.2.1.(1) of the OBC:
An occupancy permit for buildings described in Div. C, sentence 1.3.3.1.(1) of the OBC,
other than dwelling units, including additions and renovations to those buildings, shall be
issued where the Chief Building Official has determined that the requirements for
occupancy in Div. C, sentence 1.3.3.1.(2) of the OBC have been met and has authorized
the occupancy of the building or part thereof.
3.8.2 New residential buildings described in Div. C, article 1.3.3.2. of the OBC:
An occupancy permit for new residential buildings described in Div. C, article 1.3.3.4. of
the OBC, [including detached, semidetached and most townhomes], shall be issued
where the Chief Building Official has determined that the requirements for occupancy in
Div. C, sentence 1.3.3.4.(3) of the OBC have been met and has authorized the occupancy
of the building or part thereof.
3.8.3 Buildings described in Div. C, article 1.3.3.5. of the OBC:
An occupancy permit for buildings described in Div. C, article 1.3.3.5. of the OBC shall be
issued where the Chief Building Official has determined that the requirements for
occupancy in Div. C, sentence 1.3.3.5.(3) of the OBC have been met and has authorized
the occupancy of the building or part thereof.
4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
4.1.1 Sufficient information shall be submitted with each application for a permit to enable the
Chief Building Official to determine whether or not the proposed construction, demolition,
change of use, etc. will conform with the Act, the Building Code and applicable law.
4.1.2 Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, be:
1) an electronic submission which includes a complete set of plans, documents and
specifications as described by this By-law and Schedule "B" attached to this By-law;
4.1.3 An electronic submission is to be made in a Portable Document Format (PDF). Plans,
specifications, documents, and other information are to be legible when printed to scale.
Drawings to be a minimum size of 11" x 17" and shall be complete, fully dimensioned and
to scale.
PDF Submissions shall have layers unlocked to permit mark-ups and additional notes by
the Chief Building Official or designate.
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4.1.4 Plans described in 4.1.2(2) of this By-law shall be drawn to scale and legible. Drawings
shall be complete and fully dimensioned.
4.1.5 Site plans shall be referenced to an up to date survey, and when required by the Chief
Building Official to demonstrate compliance with the Act, the Building Code, or other
applicable law, a copy of the survey shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official. Site
plans shall show:
1) rights-of-way, easements and municipal services;
2) lot size and the dimension of property lines and setbacks to any existing or proposed
buildings; and
3) existing and proposed finished ground levels.
4.1.6 A surveyor's certificate, prepared by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor, when required
by the Chief Building Official, shall be submitted and approved prior to commencement
of the framing or above grade portion, and shall show the location of the foundation or
foundations on the lot. Elevations for the top of foundation(s) may be required.
4.1.7 On completion of the construction of a building, part of a building, or lot grading and
drainage the Chief Building Official may require a set of as constructed plans including a
plan of survey prepared and certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the location
of the building.
4.1.8 Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management and other documentation as may
be required by the Chief Building Official to demonstrate compliance with the Township
of Wellington North Municipal Servicing Standard
4.2 ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
4.2.1 Where a proposed material, system or building design differs from the "acceptable
solution" in Division B of the OBC, then it is treated as an "alternative solution". The
following information shall be provided to the Chief Building Official in support of the
alternative solution:
1) a description of the proposed material, system or building design for which an
alternative solution is requested:
2) documentation that the alternative solution will achieve the level of performance
required by the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B of the OBC in respect to
the objectives and the functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable
solutions in MMA Supplementary Standard SA-1, as stipulated in Div. A, 1.2.1.1(1)(b);
3) documentation described in Div. C, 2.1.1.1. and such other information or
documentation as may be required by the Chief Building Official; and
4) each application for consideration of an alternative solution shall be accompanied by
a fee as stipulated in the Township's Fees and Charges By-law.
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4.3 REVISIONS TO PERMIT
4.3.1 Where there is material or system change during construction and/or to the plans,
specifications, documents or other information on the basis of which a permit was issued,
the owner or authorized agent is required under Section 8(12) of the Act to notify the Chief
Building Official and shall submit the following:
1) use the prescribed form; and
2) revised plans and specifications illustrating the changes, including all supporting
documentation as may be requested by the Chief Building Official.
4.4 DISCRETION OF CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
4.4.1 The Chief Building Official may waive the requirements of Part 4 of this By-law or
Schedule "B" attached to this By-law with respect to any particular applications. Where
the Chief Building Official exercises his/her discretion as set out in this section, the
requirements of this By-law are deemed to be modified accordingly.
4.5 SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMITS
4.5.1 For every application for a sewage permit that is submitted to the Chief Building Official,
the applicant shall:
a. use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish;
b. include complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as
required under Article 2.4.1.1B of the Building Code and as described in this by-law
for the work to be covered by the permit.
c. include a site evaluation which shall include all of the following items, unless otherwise
specified by the Chief Building Official:
a. the date the evaluation was done;
b. name, address, telephone number and signature of the person who prepared
the evaluation; and
c. a scaled map of the site showing:
i.
the legal description, lot size, property dimensions, existing rights of
way, easements or municipal/utility corridors;
ii.
the location of items listed in Tables 8.2. 1.5., 8.2.1.6.A., 8.2.1.6.B and
8.2.1.6.C
iii.
the location of the proposed sewage system;
iv.
the location of any unsuitable, disturbed or compacted areas;
v.
proposed access routes for system maintenance;
vi.
depth to bedrock;
vii.
depth to zones of soil saturation;
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viii.
soil properties, including soil permeability, and (vii) soil conditions,
including the potential for flooding."
5. PAYMENT OF FEES
Fees for a required permit shall be as set out in the Townships Fees and Charges By-law
and are due and payable upon submission of an application for a permit.
Where application is made for a conditional permit, fees shall be paid for the complete project.
Where the fees payable in respect of an application for a construction or 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 (or below grade for an underground home) measured as the horizontal area
between the exterior walls of the building.
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.
The Chief Building Official may, where a proposed building does not adhere to any of the
above or where there is dispute, calculate the estimated value at his/her discretion.
6. REFUNDS
The holder of a Permit may request the cancellation of the Permit where no construction has
commenced and may upon written request to the Chief Building Official; apply for a refund
of the fee paid for the Permit. The Chief Building Official may, upon such a request, cancel
the Permit and refund an amount except the administrative fees listed in the Fees and
Charges By-law.
Where the holder of a permit has commenced construction and for any reason the project is
abandoned, no refund shall be made, the existing construction shall be removed or
demolished, the construction site shall be returned to a safe and cleared condition and the
Permit shall be cancelled.
7. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
The Building Code requires that notification to the Chief Building Official be given at key
stages of construction and requires that the municipality undertake inspections at these
stages of construction. A person to whom a permit is issued will be required to give notice of
the readiness for inspection to the Chief Building Official or registered code agency as the
case may be. Municipalities will be required to undertake on-site inspections of construction
at each of these stages. Municipalities may pass a by-law under clause 7(1)(e) of the Act
prescribing additional notification stages.
1) Additional Stages of Construction Requiring Notice
a. Readiness for a field percolation test
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8. TIME FRAME FOR MANDATORY INSPECTION AFTER NOTICE IS GIVEN
Under Sentence 2.4.5.3.(1) of the Building Code, after a mandatory inspection notice has
been given under section 10.2 of the Act, an inspector or a registered code agency as the
case may be, shall undertake a site inspection not later than two days after the notice is given
to which the notice relates. In the case of site inspections of sewage systems the Building
Code (2.4.5.3 2) requires the municipality to undertake an inspection no later than five days
to which the notice relates.
The time periods exclude Saturdays, holidays and all other days when the offices of the
principal authority are not open for the transactions of business with the public. The time
period of the inspection notice shall begin on the day following the day notice was given.
9. PERMIT REVOCATION, DEFERRAL OF REVOCATION AND TRANSFER
9.1 Revocation of Permit: Prior to revoking a Permit under Section 8 (10) (b) or (c) of the
Act, the Chief Official shall give written notice of intention to revoke to the permit holder
at the last known address and, if on the expiration of thirty days from the date of such
notice the ground for revocation continues to exist, subject to Subsection (2), the
permit shall be revoked without further notice and all submitted plans and other
information may be disposed of or, at the request of the permit holder, returned as
directed.
(a) Notification under Subsection (1) (a) shall be served either personally or by
registered mail. Where notification is by registered mail, it shall be deemed to
have been served on the third business day after the date of mailing.
9.2 Deferral of revocation:
(a) On receipt of a notice of intention to revoke a Permit, a permit holder may request in
writing within thirty days from the date thereof, the Chief Building Official to defer the
revocation of such Permit.
(b) A request for deferral shall set out the reasons why the Permit should not be revoked
and the date by which the work will be commenced or resumed.
(c) Having considered the circumstances of the request and having determined that there
have been no changes to the Building Code and any other applicable law which would
have prevented the issuance of the original Permit, the Chief Building Official may
allow a deferral to a prescribed date and shall notify the permit holder.
10 Transfer of Permit
(a) Permits are transferable only upon the new owner completing a Permit application
form pursuant to the requirements of Section 4.
(b) Only an Administration fee as set out in the Township's Fees and Charges By-law
shall be payable on a transfer by the new owner who shall thenceforth be the permit
holder for the purpose of the Act and the Building Code.
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11 AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS
The Chief Building Official may require that a set of plans of a building or any class of
buildings as constructed be filed with the Chief Building Official on completion of construction
under such conditions as may be prescribed in the Building Code.
12 PENALTY
Under clause 36 (a) (b) (c) of the Act, contravention of a by-law passed under the Act
constitutes an offence. Convictions of an offence may be subject to penalties under sections
36 (3)-(5) of the Act.
13 CODE OF CONDUCT
A code of conduct is applicable to the Chief Building Official and Inspectors in accordance
with 7.1-(1). BCA.
A complaint as such shall be in writing, detailing the concerns and addressed to the Chief
Administrative Officer of the Township of Wellington North in accordance with the Township
of Wellington North employee guidelines.
14 REGISTERED CODE AGENCY
If the municipality directly appoints a registered code agency under Section 4.1 of the Act,
an agreement must be completed.
The agreement with the registered code agency authorizes the agency to perform functions
specified in the agreement. The agreements shall be in writing and as outlined in the Building
Code under Article 2.22.1.1.
15 CONSTRUCTION FENCES
Clauses 7 (i) and (j) of the Act, authorize by-laws to require the person to whom a permit is
issued to erect and maintain fences around construction and demolition sites and to prescribe
the height and description of such fences.
A person issued a construction or demolition permit under the Building Code Act, 1992, for
any work in the Township of Wellington North shall erect and maintain a fence to enclose the
construction or demolition site, including any areas where equipment is operated or
equipment or material is stored.
The Chief Building Official is authorized to grant an exemption from the requirement in this
subsection to erect a fence if the Chief Building Official is satisfied that conditions at a site
would not present a particular hazard to the public.
16 VALIDITY
Should any clause or provision of this By-law be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this By-law as a whole or any part thereof,
other than the part so declared to be invalid.
17 REPEAL OF BY-LAWS
(1.)By-law No. 046-21 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED
THIS 19TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2022.
ANDREW LENNOX, MAYOR
KARREN WALLACE, CLERK
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
WELLINGTON NORTH
BY-LAW NUMBER 142-22
SCHEDULE "A"
CLASSES OF PERMITS
1. Building Permit
To be for the purpose of allowing the construction of a building as defined in the Building
Code Act, 1992.
2. Demolition Permit
Class "A" for the demolition of all or part of a building which building is less than 600 square
metres and does not exceed three (3) storeys in building height.
Class "B" for the demolition of a building or part thereof which demolition is required to be
designed and reviewed by a Professional Engineer.
3. Conditional Permit
Pertains to construction only and may be issued only in accordance with Section 8. (3) of the
Building Code Act, 1992.
4. Designated Structure Permit
To be for the purpose of constructing a designated structure as defined in the Building Code.
5. Transfer Permit
To be issued to a new owner where ownership changes occur during or prior to the closing
of any Permit previously issued.
6. Provisional Occupancy Permit
To allow occupancy of an unfinished building in accordance with the Building Code.
7. Change of Use Permit
To comply with the requirements of Part 10 of the Building Code.
8. Reapplication
To allow a Permit to be reinstated, where required.
9. Temporary Service Structure
A permit for a temporary Structure, to be removed within a predetermined time frame.
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SCHEDULE 'B'
SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR
CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND CHANGE OF USE PERMITS
Unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, an electronic submission containing
drawings, specifications and documents or one set of drawings, specifications and documents
is required to be submitted in order for the various types of Building Permit Applications listed to
be considered a complete application pursuant to Section 7(1)(b) of the Act. Depending upon
the nature, scope and scale of a project other additional supporting drawings, specifications and
documents may be required to demonstrate compliance with the Building Code at the discretion
of the Chief Building Official.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Where applicable the following supporting documentation shall accompany applications for a
permit unless otherwise waived by the Chief Building Official:
1. Approval from the Health Unit for the use, design and construction of a private sewage
system and plumbing system.
2. Approval by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the use, design
and construction of a private sewage disposal and water supply systems.
3. Driveway access permit approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
4. Approved nutrient management plan and/or strategy.
5. Confirmation of compliance with Minimum Distance Separation 1 or 2.
6. Real property report (survey plan) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor.
7. Where a building is required to be reviewed by a Professional Engineer [Div. C, 1.2.2.3.
of the Building Code], provide a completed Commitment to General Reviews by Architect
and Engineers form.
8. Energy Efficiency Design Summary (EEDS)
9. Heat loss / heat gain calculations and furnace make/model and duct design layout
10. Geotechnical investigation report
11. Such other approvals as may be required to demonstrate compliance with Applicable
Law.
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REQUIRED DRAWINGS BY TYPICAL PROJECT TYPE
1. Demolition (Full or Partial)
a. Description of the structural design characteristics of the building and method of
demolition prepared by a Professional Engineer where deemed necessary by the
Chief Building Official, Div. C, 1.3.1.1..
2. Residential Deck or Porch
a. Site Plan
b. Foundation Plan
c. Floor Plan (framing)
d. Cross-section and detail of guards
e. Lot grading, drainage and servicing plan, where applicable
3. Residential Accessory Building
a. Site Plan
b. Foundation Plan
c. Floor Plan (one per floor & including framing)
d. Roof Framing Plan
e. Elevation(s)
f. Building section
g. Lot grading, drainage and servicing plan, where applicable
4. Residential Addition and Renovation
a. Site Plan
b. Foundation Plan
c. Floor Plan (one per floor & including framing)
d. Roof Framing Plan
e. Elevation(s)
f. Building section
g. Lot grading, drainage and servicing plan, where applicable
5. New Residential Detached or Semi-Detached House
a. Site Plan
b. Foundation Plan
c. Floor Plan (one per floor & including framing)
d. Roof Framing Plan
e. Elevation(s)
f. Building section
g. Lot grading, drainage and servicing plan, where applicable
6. New Residential Townhouse, Tri-plex or Four-plex
a. Approved Site Plan (agreement and drawings)
b. Approved lot grading, drainage and servicing plan
c. Foundation Plan
d. Floor Plan (one per floor & including framing)
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e. Roof Framing Plan
f. Elevation(s)
g. Building section(s)
7. New Residential Apartment Building
a. Approved Site Plan (agreement and drawings)
b. Approved lot grading, drainage and servicing plan
c. Site Plan
d. Foundation Plan
e. Floor Plan (one per floor)
f. Floor and Roof structural plans
g. Elevation(s)
h. Building section(s)
i. Window & door / hardware schedules, where applicable
j. Room finish schedules, where applicable
k. Mechanical drawings (plumbing and HVAC)
l. Electrical drawings (lighting and fire alarm system)
m. Sprinkler drawings, where applicable
n. Standpipe drawings, where applicable
8. New Non-Residential Building or Addition (Part 3 or 9)
a. Approved Site Plan (agreement and drawings), where applicable
b. Approved lot grading, drainage and servicing plan, where applicable
c. Site Plan
d. Foundation Plan
e. Floor Plan (one per floor)
f. Floor and Roof structural plans
g. Elevation(s)
h. Building section(s)
i. Window & door / hardware schedules, where applicable
j. Room finish schedules, where applicable
k. Wall sections and/or details, where applicable
l. Mechanical drawings (plumbing and HVAC), where applicable
m. Electrical drawings (lighting and fire alarm system), where applicable
n. Sprinkler drawings, where applicable
o. Standpipe drawings, where applicable
9. Non-Residential Renovation (Part 3 or 9)
a. Site Plan
b. Floor Plan (one per floor)
c. Floor and Roof structural plans, where applicable
d. Elevation(s), if exterior work proposed
e. Building section(s), where applicable
f. Window & door / hardware schedules, where applicable
g. Room finish schedules, where applicable
h. Wall sections and/or details, where applicable
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i. Mechanical drawings (plumbing and HVAC), where applicable
j. Electrical drawings (lighting and fire alarm system), where applicable
10. Designated Structures
The following plans prepared and stamped by a Professional Engineer or Architect:
a. Approved lot grading, drainage and servicing plan, where applicable
b. Site Plan
c. Foundation Plan, where applicable
d. Floor Plan (one per floor), where applicable
e. Floor and Roof structural plans, where applicable
f. Elevation(s), where applicable
g. Sections and/or details, where applicable
DRAWING COMPLETENESS
Unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, plans or working drawings showing and
detailing the following information shall accompany all building permit applications. Depending
upon the nature, scope and scale of a project other additional information may be required to
demonstrate Building Code compliance at the discretion of the Chief Building Official.
1. The site plan drawing shall show:
a. Property boundaries and dimensions;
b. The location, use, height and dimensions of any existing and proposed building(s)
including, but not limited to front, side, and rear yard dimensions and relationships
to adjoining property lines, condominium corporation lines and buildings, common
element lines, where applicable;
c. Relation of buildings and finished grade to existing elevations and storm water
drainage control plan on site, where applicable, and
d. All existing and proposed parking layouts, retaining walls, swimming pools,
accessory buildings and any other such physical additions necessary to the site.
2. The lot grading, drainage and servicing plan(s) shall show:
a. The property lines, building location, sidewalks, driveways, curb cuts, swales, all
utility services and new/existing service connections;
b. Existing and proposed spot elevations for this project and adjacent properties,
slopes of driveways, sidewalks and swales, direction of drainage flow; and
c. Location of storm water catchment area, catch basins, below grade and above
grade utilities and connections into services at property line.
3. The architectural drawings shall show:
a. Building Code matrix, where applicable;
b. Foundation plan and grade details; and
c. Each floor plan with exact dimensions of the layout of all proposed areas and
identify each with room names;
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d. All wall thickness and type of construction, window and door openings and
schedules, elevator, sections and details of all walls, stairs and exits, fire walls, fire
separations, shaft and duct openings and other related pertinent information;
e. Building elevations, cross sections and wall sections showing all floor to floor
heights, materials and thickness, etc.; and
f. Specifications where applicable.
4. The structural drawings shall show:
a. All foundation, floor, roof and wall structural elements indicating sizes, shapes and
proper locations, and all dead and live design loads and conditions of loading;
b. All reinforced concrete work indicating thickness and strength of concrete, size
spacing minimum cover and type of reinforcing steel;
c. All lintel, column and beam locations and their size;
d. Engineered roof and floor truss designs, where applicable; and
e. Specifications, where applicable.
5. The mechanical and electrical drawings shall show:
a. Mechanical drawings are to show the plumbing, heating, ventilation and air
conditioning including legends and schedules for compliance with the Building
Code. For Part 9 buildings, this information can be shown on the same plan as the
architectural;
b. Electrical drawings are to show lighting, emergency lighting, exit signs, fire alarm
systems and their legends and schedules for compliance with the Building Code.
For Part 9 buildings, this information can be shown on the same plan as the
architectural;
c. The location of all fire protection equipment such as early warning, detection and
suppression systems; and
d. Specifications, where applicable.
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SCHEDULE 'C'
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CODE OF CONDUCT
1) The Building Department Code of Conduct is meant to:
a) Promote good behaviour and actions by all Building Department staff, including the Chief
Building Official and Building Inspectors;
b) Prevent an abuse of power, including unethical or illegal practices, by all Building
Department staff; and
c) Promote honesty in the services provided by all Building Department staff.
2) Building Department staff must:
a) Always act in support of public well-being;
b) Follow all relevant laws, codes and standards;
c) Keep their qualifications up to date, and perform work in line with their qualifications;
d) Be professional and polite; and
e) Act in keeping with the Township's Corporate Values of Integrity, Excellence, and
Wellness.
3) Code of Conduct
a) In exercising powers and performing duties under the Building Code Act, the Chief
Building Official and Inspectors shall:
i) Exercise powers in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code Act, the
Building Code and other applicable law that governs the authorization, construction,
occupancy and safety of buildings and designated structures and the actions, duties
and qualifications of Chief Building Officials and Inspectors;
ii) Act to identify and enforce compliance where significant contraventions of the Act or
regulations are known to exist;
iii) Apply all relevant building laws, regulations and standards in a consistent and fair
manner, independent of any influence by interested parties;
iv) Not accept any personal benefit which may create conflict with their duties; or perform
duties where a personal interest may create a conflict;
v) Act honestly, reasonably, professionally, efficiently and in a timely manner, and with
integrity, objectivity and impartiality, in the discharge of their duties; and
vi) Obtain the counsel of persons with expertise where the Chief Building Official or
Inspector does not possess sufficient knowledge to make an informed judgment.
b) This code of conduct shall be brought to the attention of the public in the following manner:
i) Posting on the Township web site; and
ii) Posting in a conspicuous location at the customer service counter for the Building
Department.
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