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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG
B Y - L A W N U M B E R 2005- 106
A Bylaw respecting the issuance of various Building Permits and the
scheduling of inspections
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town
of Amherstburg is responsible for the enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992,
within the boundaries of the Town of Amherstburg;
AND WHEREAS Section 7 of the said Building Code
Act authorizes the councils of municipalities to pass By-laws respecting the
issuance of construction, demolition and change of use permits;
THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the
Town of Amherstburg enacts as follows:
1.
SHORT TITLE
This By-law may be cited as the "Building By-law".
2.
DEFINITIONS AND WORD USAGE
(1) (a)
"Act" means the Building Code Act Chapter 23 s.o. 1992, as
amended.
(b)
"Actual value of construction" means the actual value of the
work and materials incorporated into the work thereof and all costs
necessarily incidental to the subject matter of construction.
(c)
"Applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applies
for a permit or any person authorized by the owner to apply for a
permit on the owner's behalf, or any person or corporation
empowered by statute to cause the demolition of a building or
buildings and anyone acting under the authority of such person or
corporation.
(d)
"Building" means,
(i)
a structure occupying an area greater than ten square
metres consisting of a wall, roof and floor or any of them or a
structure system serving the function thereof including all
plumbing, works, fixtures and service systems appurtenant
thereto,
(ii)
a structure occupying an area of ten square metres or less
that contains plumbing, including the plumbing appurtenant
thereto,
(iii)
plumbing not located in a structure, or
(iv)
structures designated in the Building Code
(e)
"Building Code" means the regulations made under Section 34 of
the Act.
(f)
"Business day" means any day other than a holiday as defined in
the Interpretation Act, R.S.O. 1990, Saturday, Boxing Day or day
proclaimed by the head of Council to be a civic holiday.
(g)
"Chief Building Official" means the person appointed by Council
to enforce the Act within the Town of Amherstburg under Section 3
of the Act.
(h)
"Chief Fire Official" means the Fire Chief of the Corporation as
appointed by Council.
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(i) "Complete Permit Application" means an application satisfying the
requirements of Article 2.4.1.1B of the Building Code and the
requirements of this Bylaw.
(j)
"Corporation" means The Corporation of the Town of
Amherstburg.
(k)
"Council" means the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Amherstburg.
(l) "Estimated value of the work" means the estimated value of the
work and materials to be incorporated into the work thereof and all
costs necessarily incidental to the subject matter of construction.
(m) "Lot" means a parcel of land, the boundaries of which are on record
in the Registry Office for the Registry or Land titles Division of the
County of Essex (No. 12).
(n)
"Owner" means the person who appears as the owner of a Lot
according to the records of the Land Registry Office or a person
named under an accepted agreement of purchase and letter of
authorization signed by the owner or a lessee who under the terms
of a lease is authorized to maintain, alter, improve or repair the
property.
(o) "Parking lot" means an area which is used or capable of being
used to park more than four (4) motor vehicles.
(p) "Permit" means a written authorization issued by the Chief Building
Official to perform work regulated by the Act and the Building Code
or to occupy a building or part thereof.
(q) "Permit holder" means the person to who the permit has been
issued and who assumes the primary responsibility for comply with
the Act and the Building Code.
(r) "Person" means any individual, association, partnership, company,
corporation, firm, agent, trustee and the heirs, executors, or other
legal representative of any of the foregoing.
(s) "Plan check" means the review of revised drawings or working
drawings which are submitted to the Department of Buildings after a
permit has been issued.
(t) "Registered Code Agency" means a registered code agency as
defined in Subsection 1(1) of the Act.
2. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BUILDING OFFICIALS
(1)
Each person appointed by the Corporation by appointment bylaw to
enforce the Ontario Building Code shall be governed by the Code of
Conduct set out in Schedule B to this By-law, with respect to
exercising powers and performing duties under the Building Code
Act.
3.
REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT
File application on forms prescribed. To obtain a permit, the owner or an
agent authorized in writing by the owner shall file an application in writing by
completing a prescribed form available from the Chief Building Official or
from the Building Code website www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca. Application forms
prescribed by the Corporation under Clause 7(f) of the Act are set out in
Schedule C to this By-law.
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Building Permits
Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official,
and contain the following information:
(1)
Where application is made for a construction permit under subsection
(8) the Act, the application shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit
Construct or Demolish" and include complete plans and
specifications, documents and other information as required by
Article 2.4.1.1B of the Building Code as prescribed in Schedule C
and of this By-law, and
(b) include completed Design and review commitment certificate form
as available from the Chief Building Official where applicable
Demolition Permits
Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official,
and contain the following information:
(1)
Where application is made for a demolition permit under subsection
8(1) of the Act, the application 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 Article 2.4.1.1B and Sentence
2.4.1.1(2) of the Building Code and other prescribed in
Schedule C and D of this By-law and;
(c)
include completed General Design and Review commitment
form where applicable, and
(d)
be accompanied by confirmation that:
(i)
arrangements have been made with the proper
authorities for the safe and complete disconnection
of all existing water, sewer, gas electric, telephone
and other utilities; and
(ii)
the owner will comply with the Town's property
standards By-law at the completion of demolition.
Conditional Permits
Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official,
and contain the following information:
(1)
Where application is made for a conditional permit under subsection
8(3) of the Act, the application shall:
(a)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish" and
(b)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and
other information as required by Article 2.4.1.1B of the Building
Code and other information as prescribed in Schedule C and D
of this By-law and
(c)
state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable
delays in construction would occur if a conditional permit is not
granted;
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(d)
state the necessary approvals which must be obtained in
respect of the proposed building and the time in which such
approvals will be obtained; and
(e)
state the time in which plans and specifications of the complete
building will be filed with the "Chief Building Official".
Change of Use Permit
Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official,
and contain the following information:
(1)
Where application is made for a change of use permit issued under
subsection 10(1) of the Act the application shall:
(a)
use the prescribed from
(b)
describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed,
by a description that will readily identify and locate the building;
(c)
identify and describe in detail the current and proposed
occupancies of the building or part of a building for which the
application is made;
(d)
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, details of
the existing sewage system, if any;
Partial Occupancy Permit
Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official,
and contain the following information:
(1)
An application for a Partial Occupancy Permit shall be in writing,
signed by the owner or the authorized agent of the owner and;
(a)
shall include a statement indicating the expected occupancy
dates and;
(b)
the portions of the building to be occupied; and
(c)
obtain all necessary permits and approvals from other
municipal departments or outside agencies having jurisdiction;
and
4.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
(1)
Every
applicant
shall
submit
sufficient
plans,
specifications,
documents and other information to enable the Chief Building Official
to determine whether the proposed building, construction, demolition
or change of use will contravene the Act, the building code or any
other applicable law.
(2)
The Chief Building Official shall determine the plans, specifications,
documents and other information required to be submitted with an
application in order to deem it complete according to sentence
2.4.1.1B.(5) of the building code having regard for:
(a)
The scope of the proposed work;
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(b)
The requirements of the building code, the Act and other
applicable law; and
(c)
The requirements of this Section and Schedule D and C to this
By-law.
(3)
Plans, specifications, documents and other information shall be
submitted in a permanent medium upon paper or other suitable and
durable material and shall contain text that is legible and drawings that
are legible, complete, fully dimensioned and to scale.
(4)
Site plans shall be referenced to a current plan of survey and a copy
of the survey shall accompany the Site Plan Submission except where
the Chief Building Official waives the requirement to do so. Site plans
shall show
(a)
lot size and dimensions of property lines and setbacks to any
existing or proposed building(s);
(b)
existing and finished ground levels or grades, and
(c)
existing right-of-way, easements and municipal services.
(d)
location of fire routes
(5)
On the completion of the foundation for a detached, semi-detached,
triplex, fourplex or townhouse dwelling, the Chief Building Official may
require submission of a survey prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor
indicating the location and elevation of the top of the foundation wall,
prior to a framing inspection being undertaken.
(6)
On the completion of the construction of a building, or part of a
building, the Chief Building Official may require submission of a set of
plans of the building or part of a building, as constructed, together with
a plan of survey prepared and certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor
showing the location of the building.
5.
AUTHORIZATION OF EQUIVALENTS
(1)
Where an application for a permit or for authorization to make a
material change to a plan, specification, document or other
information on the basis of which a permit was issued, contains a
equivalent material, system or building design for which authorization
under Section 9 of the Act is requested the application shall submit:
(a)
a description of the proposed location(s) the equivalent is
proposed to be installed;
(b)
a description of the proposed material, system or building
design for which authorization is sought;
(c)
a description of all applicable provisions of the building code in
contravention;
(d)
supporting documentation demonstrating that the proposed
material, system or building design will provide the level of
performance required by the building code; and
(2)
The Chief Building Official or registered code agency may accept or
reject any proposed equivalents or may impose conditions or limitation
on their use.
(3)
Equivalents which are accepted under this Section shall be applicable
only to the location described in 7(1)(b) in this Section, and are not
transferable to any other building permit.
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7.
REVISION TO PERMIT
(1)
In the event that a material change is made to the plans,
specifications, documents or other information on the basis of which a
permit was issued, the owner or authorized agent shall:
(a)
submit revised plans and specifications as prepared by the
designer listed on the building permit application illustrating the
changes and any support documentation as may be requested
by the Chief Building Official; and
(b)
remit the additional fee to the Chief Building Official. In the
event the area of work is reduced, there shall be no refund.
8.
PERMIT REVOCATION ABANDONMENT AND TRANSFERS
(a)
An application for a permit shall be deemed to have been
abandoned twelve (12) months after the date of filing of the
application with the Chief Building Official unless a permit has
been issued.
(b)
Where the application has been abandoned, withdrawn or
denied, the drawings, plans and design calculations (if
applicable) filed with the application will be returned and the
fees will be refunded without interest thereon in accordance
with Schedule "D".
(c)
When a permit has been revoked by the Chief Building Official
in accordance with the Act, or the owner and/or applicant has
requested a cancellation of the permit, fees shall be refunded in
accordance with Schedule "D".
(d)
No permit may be transferred unless an application to transfer
has been made in a form as prescribed by the Chief Building
Official and payment of the fees set out in Schedule "D" has
been made and Section 8 of the Act has been applied with.
9.
PAYMENT OF FEES
(1)
Upon application for a permit or transfer of a permit and for each plan
check, the owner shall:
(a)
provided proof of payment of any levies, development charges
and deposits; and
(b)
remit the fees set out in Schedule D.
10.
FENCING AND BARRICADES
(1)
Every person to whom a permit is issued shall maintain a fence or
barricade to enclose the site of the construction or demolition.
(2)
All fences and barricades pertaining to Public Way Protection are to
comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
(3)
Work Shutdown
(i)
When work on a construction site is suspended or
ceases so that it will not be occupied during normal
working house, the hazardous part of the construction
site shall be protected by:
(i)
a fence or barricade constructed according to the
requirements of subsection (2) hereof.
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(4) Barricades and Fences located on Municipal property are to be
approved in writing by the Public Works Manager of the
Corporation.
11.
REGISTERED CODE AGENCIES
Council may authorize the Chief Building Official to enter into service
agreements with Registered Code Agencies and appoint them to
perform one or more of the specified functions described in
Section 15.15 of the Act.
12.
INSPECTION NOTICES
(1)
The permit holder shall notify the Chief Building Official or a
Registered Code Agency where one is appointed, of each stage of
construction as listed in Schedule E. In addition, the permit holder
shall provide the notice of completion as prescribed by Section 11 of
the Act, or where occupancy is required prior to completion, notice of
inspection to ensure that the requirements of Section 11 of the Act
and subsection 2.4.3 of the Building Code are complied with.
(2)
A noticed pursuant to this Part of the By-law is not effective until
notice is actually received by the Chief Building Official or the
Registered Code Agency.
(3)
Upon receipt of proper notice, the inspector or a Registered Code
Agency, if one is appointed, shall undertake a site inspection of the
building to which the notices relates in accordance with the time
periods stated in Article 2.4. 5. 3 of the Building Code and Section 11
of the Act.
(4) Scheduling of inspections shall be through the Building Department
Clerk. Inspections must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
Scheduling by means of voice mail is not permitted.
13. ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION AND INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
(1) The acceptance or processing of an application under this bylaw by
the Chief Building Official or the Town of Amherstburg shall not be
deemed to prohibit the Chief Building Official, Plans Examiner, RCA( if
appointed) or Inspector from requiring the applicant to supply further
or better information, plans, specifications or details as may be
necessary to determine compliance.
(2) Where an application is found to be incomplete or does not comply with
sentence 2.4.1.1B.(5) of the Building Code or this Bylaw it shall be
returned to the applicant.
VALIDITY
14.
SEVERABILITY
(1)
The following listed schedules annexed hereto, and shall form part of
this By-law:
-
Schedule "A" Fee Schedule
-
Schedule "B" Code of Conduct for Building Officials
-
Schedule "C" Drawing Requirements
-
Schedule "D" Information Required on Drawings
-
Schedule "E" Prescribed Inspection Notices
-
Schedule "F" Applicable Law Submittal Acknowledgement
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(2)
Should any section, subsection, 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.
(3)
By-law 1998-19 and 2002-76 is hereby repealed.
15.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 12th day of
December, 2005.
______________________
_____________________
Mayor
Clerk
Town of Amherstburg
Code of Conduct for Building Officials
Introduction
The Town of Amherstburg maintains this code of conduct in accordance with the
provisions of The Building Code Act. Building Officials undertake building
certification functions that ensure the quality, structural integrity and safety of
buildings. Building Officials are exposed to potential conflicts of interest because
of the special powers conferred on them. The conduct and behavior of
Amherstburg's Building Officials reflects Amherstburg Building Department's
commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, technical competence,
skill, honesty, fairness and independence. Building Officials observe both the
letter and the spirit of this code of conduct as it pertains to situations that bear on
their responsibilities.
Purpose
The following are the purposes of this code of conduct:
1. To promote appropriate standards of behavior and enforcement actions by
the Chief Building Official and inspectors in the exercise of a power or the
performance of a duty under the Building Code Act or the building code.
2. To prevent practices, which may constitute or abuse of power, including
unethical or illegal practices, by the Chief Building Official and inspectors in
the exercise of power or the power or the performance of a duty under the
Building Code Act or the building code?
3. To promote appropriate standards of honesty and integrity in the exercise of
a power or the performance of a duty under the Building Code Act or the
building code by the Chief Building Official and inspectors.
Enforcement Guidelines
Compliance with this code of conduct shall constitute a condition of employment
as a Chief Building Official or inspector appointed under the Building Code Act.
Any appointed Chief Building Official or inspector who fails to act in accordance
with the provisions of this code may be subject to disciplinary action appropriate
to the seriousness of the breach. All allegations concerning a breach of this code
shall be made in writing.
Any person who has reason to believe that this code of conduct has been
breached may bring the matter to the attention of the Chief Building Official.
Where the allegation concerns the actions of the Chief Building Official, the
matter may be brought to the attention of the Chief Administrative Officer to
whom the Chief Building Official reports.
Any Chief Building Official or senior staff person who receives information in
writing concerning a significant breach of this code shall investigate the matter,
and where appropriate shall commence disciplinary action in accordance with the
policies and procedures of the place of work. All communications received by a
Chief Building Official or senior staff person concerning a breach of this code
shall be held in confidence. The Chief Building Official or senior staff person
shall advise Chief Administrative Officer in writing about the particulars of the
alleged breach, its investigation and the final disposition of the matter upon its
conclusion.
Code of Conduct
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In exercising powers and performing duties under the Building Code Act, the
Chief Building Official and inspectors shall:
1. Exercise powers in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code Act,
the Ontario 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 the Chief Building
Officials and Inspectors;
2. Act to identify and enforce compliance where significant contraventions of the
Act or regulations are known to exist;
3. Apply all relevant building laws, regulations and standards in a consistent and
fair manner, independent of any influence by interested parties;
4. Not accept any personal benefit which may create a conflict with their duties;
or perform duties where a personal interest my create a conflict;
5. Obtain the counsel of persons with expertise where the Chief Building Official
or inspector does not possess sufficient knowledge to make an informed
judgment; and
6. Act honestly, reasonably and professionally in the discharge of their duties.
The Town of Amherstburg's Conflict of Interest Policy shall supersede the Code
of Conduct for Building Officials
SCHEDULE C
DOCUMENTS & DRAWINGS REQUIRED FOR PERMIT APPLICATION
Row
Class of Permit
Documents and Drawings Required
1.
Building Permit
Residential
(Part
9
Buildings)
-
Detached houses
-
Semi Detached houses
-
Triplexes
-
Fourplexes
-
Townhouses
Documents
a)
Confirmation of compliance with
applicable law
b)
Mechanical Ventilation Design Summary
(more than 4 bedrooms)
c)
TARION Registration form
d)
Windsor Essex County Health Unit
approval (OBC Part 8 Sewage Systems)
e)
ERCA Permit (where applicable)
f)
Applicable Law Submittal
acknowledgement
Drawings
a)
Site Plan
b)
Grading Plan
c)
Architectural Drawings
d)
Structural Drawings
e)
HVAC Drawings where heated living
area exceeds 400 sq. meters or
designed under Part 6 of the Ontario
Building Code.
f)
Plumbing Drawings where number of
plumbing fixtures exceed 25
2.
Building Permit
Residential
-
Alterations
-
Additions
-
Accessory Buildings
-
Basement Renovations
Documents
a)
Confirmation of compliance with
applicable law
b)
Windsor Essex County Health Unit
approval (OBC Part 8 Sewage Systems)
c)
ERCA Permit (where applicable)
d)
Applicable Law Submittal
acknowledgement
Drawings
a)
Approved Site Plan
b)
Architectural Drawings
c)
Structural Drawings
d)
Plumbing Drawings where number of
plumbing fixtures exceed 25
3.
Building Permit
Non-residential and other
residential not provided for
in row 1 or 2
-
New Buildings
-
Additions
-
Farm Buildings
Documents
a)
Confirmation of compliance with
applicable law
b)
Commitment to General Review by
Architect & Engineers (Part 3 Buildings
only)
c)
ASHRAE 90.1 or Model National Energy
Code Compliance forms (Heated
Buildings)
d)
Windsor Essex County Health Unit
approval (OBC Part 8 Sewage Systems)
e)
ERCA Permit (where applicable)
f)
Applicable law submittal
acknowledgement
Drawings
a)
Approved Site Plan
b)
Approved Grading Plan
c)
Architectural Drawings
d)
Structural Drawings
e)
HVAC Drawings
f)
Plumbing Drawings (OBC Part 3
Buildings or where number of Plumbing
fixtures exceeds 25)
g)
Fire Protection Drawings
h)
Electrical Drawings
2
Row
Class of Permit
Documents and Drawings Required
4.
Building Permit
Non-residential
-
Alterations
-
Renovations
-
Tenant Occupancies
Documents
a)
Confirmation of compliance with
applicable law
b)
Commitment to General Review by
Architect & Engineers (Part 3 Buildings
Only)
c)
Windsor Essex County Health Unit
approval (OBC Part 8 Sewage Systems)
d)
ERCA Permit (where applicable)
e)
Applicable Law Submittal
acknowledgement
Drawings
a)
Location Plan
b)
Architectural Drawings
c)
Structural Drawings
d)
HVAC Drawings
e)
Plumbing Drawings (OBC Part 3
Buildings or where number of Plumbing
fixtures exceeds 25)
f)
Electrical Drawings
g)
Fire Protection Drawings
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Building Permits
-
Other than Row 1 to 4
(designated structures
under 2.12 of the
Ontario Building Code)
Documents
a)
Confirmation of compliance with
applicable law
b)
Documents from Rows 1 to 4, or other
documents which are applicable to the
scope of work proposed
c)
Commitment to General Review by
Architect & Engineers
d)
Applicable Law Submittal
Acknowledgement
Drawings
a)
Drawings from Rows 1 to 4 which are
applicable to the scope of work
proposed.
6.
Changed of Use Permit
Documents
a)
Confirmation
of
compliance
with
applicable law
b)
Commitment to General Review by
Architect & Engineers (Part 3 Buildings
only)
c)
Windsor Essex County Health Unit
approval (OBC Part 8 Sewage Systems)
d)
Applicable Law Submittal
acknowledgement
Drawings
a)
Drawings from Rows 1 to 4 which are
applicable
to
the
scope
of
work
proposed.
7.
Demolition Permit
Documents
a)
Confirmation of compliance with
applicable law
b)
Commitment to General Review by
Engineer as required by Code.
c)
Designated Substance Report and
Method of Demolition Report as
required. (non-single family residences)
d)
Drawings from Rows 1 to 4 which are
applicable to the scope of work
proposed.
e)
Applicable Law Submittal
acknowledgement
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Notes:
1.
The Documents described in this schedule are available from the Chief Building
Official.
2.
A description of the information required on drawings is contained in Schedule C
of this Bylaw.
3.
The Chief Building Official may waive the requirements for any specified
documents or drawings where the scope of the work, applicable law or building
code requirements does not necessitate its submission.
Types of Construction NOT REQUIRING DRAWINGS
1.
New plumbing to a maximum of 25 new plumbing fixtures
2.
Fire Code Retrofit
3.
Sewer replacements
4.
Residential Demolition permits
SCHEDULE D
INFORMATION REQUIRED ON DRAWINGS
Item
Drawing Type
Information Required
Class of
Permit
Part A Row
No.
1
2
3
4
1.
Site Plan
a)
Legal
description,
survey
property
lines,
property dimensions, compass orientation,
location and name of adjacent roads
X
X
X
X
b)
Outline of all existing and proposed buildings
and structures, building dimensions and their
distance to property lines
X
X
X
X
c)
Dimensions and location of parking and vehicle
access and fire routes
X
X
X
d)
Dimensions
and
location
of
barrier-free
parking, curb cuts, path of travel to building
and building access
X
X
X
2.
Grading Plan
a)
Signature and seal of professional engineer,
landscape architect, Ontario land surveyor,
engineering or architectural technologist
X
X
2
b)
Property
lines,
easements
sidewalks,
driveways,
building
location,
curb
cuts,
retaining walls
X
X
c)
Existing and proposed elevations within the
site and at property lines centerline of the
road(s), retaining wall elevation, slopes of
driveways, drainage flow and swales
X
X
d)
Location of catch basins, above and below
ground utilities, and connections to services
X
3.
Architectural
a)
Existing plans showing construction and room
and space identification of all floors in the area
of proposed work or occupancy
X
X
X
b)
Plans of all floors including basements
complete with all rooms and room names
X
X
X
X
c)
Roof plan showing roof slope, drainage, roof
and roofing construction details
X
X
X
X
d)
Building elevations showing grade, floor and
ceiling heights, overall building height, exterior
finish materials, window heights and sizes and
spatial separation requirements
X
X
X
X
3
e)
Residential
construction
details
including
proposed wall section from footing to roof,
specifications of all wall, floor and roof
assemblies and all building materials and
construction specifications
X
X
f)
Stairs, guards and handrail dimensions and
details, window sizes and height above floor
level; location and fuel type of all fireplaces
X
X
g)
Mezzanine
plan
showing
construction,
guardrails, egress
X
X
h)
Location and details of barrier free entrances
and barrier free washrooms
X
X
Item
Drawing Type
Information Required
Class of
Permit
Part A Row
No.
1
2
3
4
3.
Architectural
(con't)
i)
Reflected ceiling plans, bulkhead details,
horizontal service shaft details
X
X
j)
Roof equipment screening, anchorage for
window washing, roof access
X
4
k)
Building cross sections showing grade, floor
and ceiling heights, horizontal and vertical fire
separations
X
X
l)
Enlarged
sections
and
detail
plans
of
washrooms and exit stairs
X
X
m) Wall sections, plan and section construction
details
X
X
n) Exit stair enclosure, wall construction details,
fire separations and listed design numbers,
door numbers referenced to a door schedule
X
X
o) Door and hardware schedule, door and frame
details, window schedule, room finish schedule
X
X
4.
Structural
a)
Foundation plans, floor and roof framing plans,
footing,
column
and
beam
schedules,
structural details and material specifications
X
X
X
X
b)
Design specifications, live and dead loading,
wind and snow loading, earthquake loading,
geotechnical report design basis
X
X
c)
Structural drawings sealed by a professional
engineer for all structural elements not within
the scope of Part 9 of the building code
X
X
5
d)
Roof and floor truss drawings sealed by a
professional engineer
X
X
5.
HVAC
a)
Heating, ventilating and air conditioning plans,
service
shafts,
equipment
layout
and
schedules
X
X
X
b)
Fire
damper
locations,
kitchen
exhaust
equipment
X
X
6.
Plumbing
(more than 25
plumbing
fixtures)
a)
Plumbing and drainage plans; location and
sizing of under and above ground storm,
sanitary
and
water
supply
piping
and
appurtenances
X
X
b)
Location of fire stopping; specifications of
plumbing and fire stopping materials
X
X
7.
Electrical
a)
Electrical
supply
and
distribution
plans;
location
of
power
and
lighting
outlets;
equipment schedule; transformer location
X
X
b)
Location and specification of emergency
lighting,
emergency
generators
and
exit
signage
X
X
6
8.
Fire
Protection
a) Fire
hydrant
locations,
sprinkler
and
standpipe distribution plans and schedules;
sprinkler head layout; fire house cabinet
locations
b) Location and specification of emergency
lighting , emergency generators and exit
signage; fire alarm system annunciator,
diagrams and specifications
c) Location of smoke alarms and carbon
monoxide detectors
X
X
X
X
X
X
Notes:
1. Designer Building Code Identification Number and signature must be indicated on
applicable all drawing submissions.
2. Where indicated by an X, the information described is required to be included on the
drawings for the class of permit specified.
3. Required information may be located or consolidated on other drawings rather than as
specified in this schedule.
4. The Chief Building Official may waive the requirement for any required information specified
in this schedule due to limited scope of work, applicable law or building code requirements.
5. For Change of Use permits, drawings, specifications and engineering reports may be
required depending on the scope of the work.
SCHEDULE 'E'
PRESCRIBED NOTICES
The person to whom a permit under Section 8 of the Act is issued shall notify the
Chief Building Official or, where a registered code agency is appointed under the Act in
respect of the construction to which the notice relates the registered code agency of:
a) Commencement of construction of the building
b) Readiness to construct footings,
c) Substantial completion of footings and foundations prior to commencement of
backfilling,
d) Substantial completion of structural framing for each storey, if the building is a
type of building that is within the scope of Parts of this Code other than Part 9,
e) Substantial completion of structural framing and roughing-in of heating,
ventilation, air-conditioning and air-contaminant extraction equipment, if the
building is not a building to which Clause (c) applies,
f) Commencement of construction of
(i)
masonry fireplaces and masonry chimneys,
(ii)
factory built fireplaces and allied chimneys
(iii)
stoves, ranges, space heaters and add on furnaces using solid fuels
and allied chimneys
g) substantial completion of insulation , vapour barriers, air barriers and interior
finishes,
h) substantial completion of all required fire separations and closures and all fire
protection systems including standpipe, sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency
lighting systems,
i)
substantial completion of fire access routes,
j)
readiness for inspection and testing of:
(i)
building sewers and building drains,
(ii)
water service pipes,
(iii)
fire service mains,
(iv)
drainage systems and venting systems,
(v)
the water distribution system, and
(vi)
plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances,
k) readiness for inspection of suction and gravity outlets, covers and suction piping
servicing outlets, of outdoor pool as described in Clause 2.1.2.1.(1)(h), a public
pool or a public spa,
l)
substantial completion of the circulation/recirculation system of an outdoor pool
described in Clause 2.1.2.1.(1)(h), a public pool or public spa and substantial
completion of the pool before it is first filled with water,
m) readiness to construct the sewage system,
n) substantial completion of the installation of the sewage system before the
commencement of backfilling,
o) substantial completion of installation of plumbing not located in a structure,
before the
commencement of backfilling, and
p) completion of construction and installation of components required to permit the
issue of an occupancy permit under Sentence 2.4.3.1.(2) or to permit occupancy
under Sentence 2.4.3.2.(1), if the building or part of the building to be occupied is
not fully completed,
q) substantial completion of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and air-
contaminant extraction equipment,
r) substantial completion of exterior cladding,
s) substantial completion of the site grading,
t) substantial completion of the pool deck and dressing rooms for a public pool or
public spa and readiness for inspection of the emergency stop system for a
public pool or public spa, and
u) completion and availability of drawings of the building as constructed,
Schedule F
Town of Amherstburg
Building Department
APPLICABLE LAW SUBMITTAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Ontario Building Code Act, Section 8.-(2) states that the Chief Building Official shall issue a permit
unless the proposed building, construction or demolition will contravene any applicable law. The following
is a supporting information checklist of applicable law.
The following is a list of supporting information applicable law checklist. This form must be submitted to
form a COMPLETE APPLICATION.
Location of Work: ___________________________________________________________
Brief
Description
of
Work:
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
_________
Ontario Statute
Applicability
Section 2 of the Cemeteries Act (Revised) with respect to the consent to the establishment, Alteration or
increase in a capacity of a crematorium,
YES
NO
Section 5 of the Charitable Institutions Act, with respect to the approval by the Minister of the site and
plans for a new building or an addition to an existing building used or to e used as a charitable institution,
YES
NO
Section 5 of Regulation 262 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, made under the Day Nurseries
Act, with respect to the approval of plans for a new building to be erected or an existing building to be
used, altered or renovated for use as a day nursery or for alterations or renovations to be made to
premises used by a day nursery,
YES
NO
Subsection 9(1) of Regulation 263 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, made under the Dead
Animal Disposal Act, with respect to the construction of premises for use as a receiving or rendering
plant,
YES
NO
Section 194 of the Education Act, with respect to the approval of the Minister for the demolition of a
building,
YES
NO
Section 195 of the Education Act with respect to the approval of the Minister for the erection of a school
building and for the making of an addition, alteration or improvement to a school building,
YES
NO
Section 197 of the Education Act with respect to the approval of the Minister for the erection, addition to
or alteration of buildings on a school site,
YES
NO
Section 6 of Regulation 314 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, made under the Elderly
Persons Centres Act, with respect to the approval of the Minister for the construction of a building project,
YES
NO
Section 5 of the Environmental Assessment Act with respect to the approval of the Minister or the
Environmental Review tribunal to proceed with an undertaking,
YES
NO
Section 9 of the Environmental Protection Act with respect to the certificate of approval for the
construction, alteration, extension or replacement of a structure that may discharge a contaminant or
from which a contaminant may be discharged,
YES
NO
Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act with respect to the approval of the Minister to use land or
land covered by water that has been used for the disposal of water.
YES
NO
Section 9 of Regulation 469 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, made under the Funeral
Directors and Establishments Act, with respect to the provision to the Registrar of architectural plans or
drawings of the proposed construction or alteration of a funeral establishment,
YES
NO
Section 14 of the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act with respect to the approval of the Minister
for the erection or alteration of a building for use as a home or a joint home,
YES
NO
Section 14 of the Milk Act with respect to the permit from the Director for the construction or alteration of
any building intended for use as a plant,
YES
NO
Section 4 of Regulation 832 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, made under the Nursing
Homes Act, with respect to the provision to the Director of plans and specifications and such information
and other material as may be required by the Director in respect of the construction, alteration, addition
to or renovation of a nursing home or conversation of an existing building into a nursing home,
YES
NO
Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to the consent of the council of a municipality for the
alteration of property,
YES
NO
Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to the consent of the council of a municipality for the
demolition of a building,
YES
NO
Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to the permit given by the council of a municipality for
the erection, alteration or demolition of a building,
YES
NO
Section 41 of the Planning Act with respect to the approval by the council of the municipality or the
Municipal Board of plans and drawings,
YES
NO
Section 22 of the Private Hospitals Act with respect to the approval of the Minister for the alteration or
renovation of a house that is used as a private hospital,
YES
NO
Section 4 of the Public Hospitals Act with respect to the approval of the Minister for additional buildings or
facilities to be added to a hospital,
YES
NO
Section 2 of Ontario Regulation 453/96, made under the Public Lands Act, with respect to the work
permit authorizing the construction or placement of a building on public land,
YES
NO
Section 34 or 38 of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act with respect to the permit
from the Minister for the placement, erection or alteration of any building or other structure or the use of
land,
YES
NO
The following provisions of Acts and regulations:
(i)
Section 28 and 53 of the Development Charges Act 1997,
YES
NO
(ii) Sections 257.83 and 257.93 of the Education Act,
YES
NO
(iii) Subsection 5(4) of the Environmental Assessment Act,
YES
NO
(iv) Subsection 133(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001,
YES
NO
(v) Subsections 4(3) and (5) of Regulation 832 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, made
under the Nursing Homes Act,
YES
NO
(vi) Section 30 of the Ontario Heritage Act,
YES
NO
(vii) Section 24 and 46 of the Planning Act,
YES
NO
(viii) Section 33 of the Planning Act except where, in the case of the demolition of a residential
property, a permit to demolish the property is obtained under that Section,
YES
NO
(ix) Clause 47(1)(a) of the Planning Act,
YES
NO
2
(x) Subsection 22(1) of the Private Hospitals Act,
YES
NO
Regulations made by a conservation authority under Clause 28(1)(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act
that prohibit construction of a building or structure in or on a pond or swamp or in any area susceptible to
flooding during a regional storm without a permit issued by the conservation authority,
YES
NO
By-laws made under Section 34 or 38 of the Planning Act or under Section 3 of Ontario Regulation
246/01 made under that Act,
YES
NO
By-laws made under Section 22 of the Theatres Act,
YES
NO
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If any of the above answers is YES, then, a compliance letter or certificate is required from the applicable
authority. Your application is deemed INCOMPLETE if this information is not provided.
If all the above answers are NO, then, the requirement of Section 8.-(2) of the Ontario Building Code Act
has been complied with. Note that if after review of the application that an applicable law is deemed to be
required, this permit will be deemed INCOMPLETE and a compliance letter or certificate is required from
the applicable authority.
DECLARATION
I,
the
undersigned
_______________________________________________________,
am
the
authorized
Owner
Agent of Owner, and
I, the undersigned hereby declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained herein and
the information submitted in support of this application is complete and accurate.
______________________________
______________________________
___________________________
Signature of Applicant Witness's Signature Date
OFFICE USE ONLY
CONFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE OF APPLICABLE LAW: _________________________________