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THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE
By-law 41-2025
Being a By-law respecting Building, Demolition,
Conditional, Change of Use and Occupancy Permits,
Payment of Fees, Inspections, Appointment of Chief
Building Official and Inspectors and a Code of Conduct and
to repeal previous By-laws
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23 as amended, empowers a
Council to pass certain by-laws respecting permits for construction, demolition, occupancy,
change of use, sewage systems and conditional permits and respecting inspections and the
charging of permit fees;
AND WHEREAS section 35 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992 c. 23, as amended, (the
"Act") provides that the Act and the Building Code, namely O. Reg 163/24, as amended (the
"Code"), supersede all municipal by-laws respecting the construction or demolition of
buildings;
AND WHEREAS subsection 3(1) of the Act provides that the Council of each municipality is
responsible for the enforcement of the Act in the municipality, except as otherwise provided
in the Act;
AND WHEREAS subsection 3(2) of the Act provides that the Council of each municipality shall
appoint a Chief Building Official and such inspectors as are necessary for the enforcement of
the Act in the areas in which the municipality has jurisdiction;
AND WHEREAS subsection 7.1(1) of the Act provides that the Council of each municipality
shall establish and enforce a Code of Conduct for the Chief Building Official and Inspectors;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie
ENACTS as follows:
Part 1
CITATION AND DEFINITIONS
Short Title
1.1
This by-law shall be known as the "Building By-law".
Definitions
1.2
Words or terms not defined in this by-law shall have the meaning ascribed to them in
the Act or the Code.
1.3
In this by-law:
"Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended;
"Applicant" means the Owner of a Building or property who applies for a permit, or
any person authorized by the Owner to apply for a permit on the Owner's behalf, or
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any person or corporation empowered by statute to cause the Construction or
demolition of a Building or Buildings and anyone acting under the authority of such
person or corporation;
"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;
"Building" has the same definition as found in subsection 1(1) of the Act;
"Change of Use" means a change of use as referenced in section 10 of the Act;
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official appointed by a by-law of
The Corporation of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie for the purpose of enforcement
of the Act;
"Code" means regulations made under section 34 of the Act, as amended from time to time, or
any successor thereof;
"Conditional Permit" means a permit issued under subsection 8(3) of the Act;
"Construct" has the same definition as found in subsection1(1) of the Act;
"Demolish" has the same definition as found in subsection1(1) of the Act;
"Farm Building" means a farm building as defined in Div. A, Section 1.4.1.2 of the
Code;
"Inspector" means an inspector appointed for the purpose of enforcement of the Act;
"Municipality" means The Corporation of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie;
"Occupancy Permit" means a Permit authorizing 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 Code;
"Owner" means the registered owner of a property and includes a lessee, a
mortgagee in possession, or any other person who proves to the satisfaction of the Chief
Building Official that they are the authorized agent of the owner of the property;
"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 it, or, in the case of an Occupancy Permit, to occupy any Building or
part thereof;
"Permit Holder" means the Owner to whom a Permit has been issued or where a
Permit has been transferred, the new Owner to whom the Permit has been
transferred;
"Plumbing" has the same definition as found in subsection1(1) of the Act; and,
"Sewage System" means a sewage system as defined in Div. A, Section 1.4.1.2 of the
Code.
Additional Definitions
1.4 Except as otherwise defined herein, any words or phrases used in this by-law defined by
the Act or the Code shall be deemed to have an equivalent meaning.
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Part 2
PERMITS
Classes of Permits
2.1
Classes of Permits with respect to the Construction, Demolition, Conditional, Change of
Use, Sewage Systems, structural sign, after the fact, exterior heritage work and
Occupancy Permits shall be set out in Schedule "A" of this by-law.
Application for Permit
2.2
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 and Housing website,
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-municipal-affairs-housing,
and
supply
any
other information relating to the application, as required by the Chief Building Official.
2.3
Every application for a Permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official and shall
contain the information prescribed in this by-law.
Building Permits
2.4
Where an application is made for a Building Permit under subsection 8(1) 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 Code and as prescribed in this by-law
for the work to be covered by the Permit;
(c)
identify and describe in detail the work and occupancy to be covered by the Permit
for which the application is made;
(d)
describe the land on which the work is to be done by a description that will readily
identify and locate the building lot;
(e)
include complete plans and where deemed required by the Chief Building
Official, specifications as described int his by-law for the work to be covered by
the Permit and show the occupancy of all parts of the Building;
(f)
ensure that the application is accompanied by the required fees or deposit where
applicable as contained in Schedule "C" of this by-law;
(g)
state the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of the
Owner and of the architect, engineer, designer, contractor or constructor, where
applicable;
(h)
ensure that the application is accompanied by a signed acknowledgment of the
Owner that architect(s) and engineer(s) and/or other professionals as
appropriate have been retained to carry out field reviewees of the Construction
where required by the Code. This written acknowledgment shall be completed
by filling out a "Commitment to General Review Form" and submitting it to the
Chief Building Official as part of the Permit application and prior to the issuance
of a Permit; and,
(i)
ensure that the application is signed by the Owner, or his or her authorized
agent, who shall certify the truth of the contents of the application.
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Demolition Permits
2.5
Where an application is made for a Demolition Permit under subsection 8(1) of the Act,
the Applicant shall:
(a)
ensure that the information and items outlined in subsections 2.4(a) to 2.4(i) of
this By-law, as applicable, are included in or with the application; and
(b)
ensure that the application is accompanied by proof satisfactory to the Chief
Building Official that arrangements have been made with the proper authorities
for the disconnection and plugging of all water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone or
other utilities and services.
Conditional Permits
2.6
Where an application is made for a Conditional Permit under subsection 8(3) of the Act,
the Applicant shall:
(a)
ensure that the information and items outlined in subsections 2.4(a) to 2.4(i) of
this By-law, as applicable, are included in or with the application;
(b)
provide information, plans and specifications concerning the complete project as
the Chief Building Official may require;
(c)
state the reason(s) why the Applicant believes that unreasonable delays in
Construction would occur if a Conditional Permit is not granted;
(d)
state the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the proposed
Building and the date by which such approvals will be obtained;
(e)
include an agreement in writing between the Applicant, such other persons as
the Chief Building Official determines and the Municipality dealing with the
matters outlined in subsection 8(3)(c) of the Act;
(f)
state the date by which complete plans, specifications or applicable law
approvals will be filed with the Chief Building Official; and
(g)
ensure that the application is accompanied by a security deposit, as prescribed
by the Chief Building Official.
2.7
The Council of the Municipality hereby delegates to the Chief Building Official the
authority to enter into agreements with respect to Conditional Permits pursuant to
subsection 8(3.1) of the Act, subject to those agreements being signed by both the
Chief Building Official and the Clerk of the Municipality.
Change of Use Permits
2.8
Where an application is made for a Change of Use Permit under subsection 10(1) of
the Act, the Applicant shall:
(a)
ensure that the information and items outlined in subsections 2.4(a) to 2.4(i) of
this By-law, as applicable, are included in or with the application;
(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 the Building for which the application is made; and,
(d)
identify on the plans and specifications the current and proposed occupancy of
all parts of the Building, and which contain sufficient information to establish
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compliance with the requirements of the 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.
Occupancy Permits
2.9
An Occupancy Permit for Buildings described in Div. C, section 1.3.3.1.(1) of the Code,
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, section 1.3.3.1.(2) of the Code have been met and has authorized
the occupancy of the Building or part thereof.
2.10
An Occupancy Permit for new residential Buildings described in Div. C, article
1.3.3.4. of the Code, including detached, semidetached and most townhomes, shall be
issued where the Chief Building Official has determined that the requirements for
occupancy in Div. C, section 1.3.3.4.(3) of the Code have been met and has authorized
the occupancy of the Building or part thereof.
2.11
An Occupancy Permit for Buildings described in Div. C, article 1.3.3.5. of the Code shall
be issued where the Chief Building Official has determined that the requirements for
occupancy in Div. C, section 1.3.3.5.(3) of the Code have been met and has authorized
the occupancy of the Building or part thereof.
2.12
Every application for an Occupancy Permit shall be accompanied by a non-refundable
fee as stipulated in Schedule "A" of this by-law.
Sewage System Permits
2.13
Where an application is made for a Sewage System Permit under subsection 8(1) of
the Act, the Applicant shall:
(a)
ensure that the information and items outlined in subsections 2.4(a) to 2.4(i) of
this By-law, as applicable, are included in or with the application;
(b)
contain the name, address, telephone number, and email address of the
person installing the Sewage System;
(c)
where the person installing the Sewage System is required to have a license
under the Act and the Code:
i.
the number and date of issuance of the license; and,
ii.
the name of the qualified person supervising the work to be done under
the Sewage System Permit.
(d)
contain a site evaluation which shall include all of the following items, unless
otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official:
i.
the date the valuation was done;
ii.
the name, address, telephone number and signature of the person who
prepared the evaluation;
iii.
a scaled map of the site showing:
1.
the legal description, lot size, property dimensions existing
rights-of-way, easements, or municipal/utility corridors;
2.
the location and clearance of items listed in Article 8.2.1.5 and
8.2.1.6 of the Code;
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3.
the location of the proposed Sewage System;
4.
the location of any unsuitable, disturbed, or compacted areas;
5.
proposed access routes for system maintenance;
iv.
include documentation that identifies:
1.
depth of bedrock;
2.
depths to zones of soil saturation;
3.
soil properties, including soil permeability; and,
4.
soil conditions, including the potential for flooding.
Revisions to Permit
2.14
No person shall make a material change or cause a material change to be made to a
plan, specification, document or other information on the basis of which a Permit was
issued without notifying, filing details with and obtaining the authorization of the Chief
Building Official. Substantial changes may constitute a revised submission and
additional fees would be charged as per Schedule "C" of this by-law.
Revocation of Permit
2.15
In accordance with subsection 8(10) of the Act, the Chief Building Official may revoke
a Permit that has been issued.
Abandoned Permit Application
2.16
Where an application for Permit remains incomplete or inactive for six (6) months after
it is made, the application may be deemed by the Chief Building Official to have been
abandoned. Once the Chief Building Official deems an application to be abandoned, it
may be cancelled, and a new application will be required for the proposed work.
Transfer of Permit Application and Permits
2.17
Where the ownership of land changes after a Permit application has been submitted
and the fees paid or where a Permit has been issued, the Applicant for the Permit or
the person to whom the Permit was issued, may submit a request to the Chief Building
Official requesting a transfer of the Permit application and fees or the Permit by
submitting the following:
(a)
the name and address of the person to whom the Permit application and fees
or the Permit are to be transferred;
(b)
the name and address of any contractors that have changed from those listed
on the Permit application or Permit;
(c)
the name and address of architect(s) and professional engineer(s) responsible
for the design and field review of Construction that have changed from those
listed on the Permit application or Permit;
(d)
the names and addresses of the previous and new Owner and the date the
change in ownership took place; and
(e)
the fee stipulated in Schedule "A" of this by-law.
2.18
The new Owner shall, upon transfer of a Permit, be the Permit Holder for the purpose
of the Act and the Code.
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Part 3
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans and Specifications
3.1
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 Code and any other
applicable law.
3.2
Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, be
accompanied by a complete electronic set of plans, drawings and specifications in a format
as prescribed by this by-law and the Chief Building Official. A complete set of printed plans
may be requested at the discretion of the Chief Building Official.
3.3
Plans shall be drawn to scale, shall be legible and, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, shall include such plans and drawings as set out in Schedule "B" to this by-
law, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official.
3.4
The granting of a Permit, the review of the drawings and specifications or inspections
made by the Chief Building Official shall not, in any way, relieve the Owner of a Building
from full responsibility for carrying out the work or having the work carried out in
accordance with the requirements of this by-law and the Code, including ensuring that
the occupancy of the Building, or any part thereof, is in accordance with the terms of
this by-law and the Code.
3.5
The Chief Building Official may require a digital set of As Constructed Plans of a
Building or any class of Buildings be filed with the Chief Building Official on completion
of the Construction under such conditions as may be prescribed in the Code, pursuant
to subsection 7(1)(g) of the Act.
3.6
When required by the Chief Building Official, a surveyor's certificate, prepared by a
registered Ontario Land Surveyor, 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.
3.7
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.
Part 4
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
Alternative Solutions
4.1
Where a proposed material, system or building design differs from the "acceptable
solution" in Division B of the Code, an application for an "alternative solution" may be
made. The following information shall be provided to the Chief Building Official in
support of the alternative solution:
(a)
a description of the proposed material, system or building design for which an
alternative solution is requested;
(b)
documentation that the alternative solution will achieve the level of
performance required by the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B of
the Code 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, section 1.2.1.1(1)(b) of the Code;
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(c)
documentation described in Div. C, article 2.1.1 of the Code and such other
information or documentation as may be required by the Chief Building
Official; and,
(d)
each application for consideration of an alternative solution shall be
accompanied by the non-refundable fee(s) as stipulated in Schedule "C" of this
by-law.
4.2
The Chief Building Official may, at their discretion, refer an alternative solution
proposal to a third party for review. The cost of the third party review will be the
responsibility of the Applicant and/or Owner and all fees paid are non-refundable.
Part 5
FEES AND REFUNDS
Fees
5.1
Unless otherwise provided for in this by-law, all fees shall be set out in Schedule "C" of
this by-law and are due and payable upon the submission of an application for a Permit or
when otherwise requested by the Chief Building Official.
5.2
Applications for Permits shall not be considered to be complete until all Permit fees have
been paid.
5.3
Where an application is made for a Conditional Permit, all fees shall be paid for the
complete project.
5.4
An additional fee as outlined in Schedule "C" shall be paid where ownership changes
on a property and a Permit is transferred.
5.5
If there are changes to plans, contractors, or professional services, a new plans review
may, at the discretion of the Chief Building Official, be required and the Chief Building
Official may require the issuance of a further Permit and/or payment of applicable fees
as set out in Schedule "C" of this by-law.
5.5
The Chief Building Official may determine fees not otherwise described or included in
Schedule "C" of this by-law.
Refunds
5.6
Where the Chief Building Official receives a written request for a refund of Permit fees
paid, the Chief Building Official shall determine the amount of fees, if any, to be
refunded in accordance with Schedule "C" of this by-law.
5.7
Notwithstanding section 5.6 of this By-law, no refund shall be given where the amount
is less than $100.00, as outlined in Schedule "C" of this by-law.
Part 6
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTION
General Requirements
6.1
A Permit Holder shall notify the Chief Building Official of each stage of Construction
for which a mandatory notice is required under Div. C, article 1.3.5.1. of the Code.
6.2
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 Div. C, article 1.3.3. of the
Code are complied with.
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6.3
A notice pursuant to this part of the by-law is not effective until received by the Chief
Building Official.
6.4
Upon receipt of proper notice, the Inspector shall undertake a site inspection of the
Building to which the notice relates in accordance with the time periods stated in Div.
C, article 1.3.5.3. of the Code and section 11 of the Act.
Part 7
REGISTERED CODE AGENCIES
General Requirements
7.1
The Chief Building Official is authorized to enter into and sign contracts and service
agreements with Registered Code Agencies, as defined in the Act, and appoint them
to perform one or more of the specified functions described in section 15.15 of the Act.
7.2
Registered Code Agencies shall be used only during work overloads and for specialized
projects.
Part 8
FENCING
General Requirements
8.1
Where, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, a Construction or Demolition site
presents a hazard to the public, the Chief Building Official may require the Owner to
erect such fences as the Chief Building Official deems appropriate to the
circumstances to prevent unauthorized entry to the site.
8.2
When required by the Chief Building Official a fence shall be erected and maintained
enclosing the Construction/Demolition in accordance with the provisions of this by-
law until the hazards are eliminated to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
8.3
Notwithstanding any other By-law, the height of every fence erected in accordance
with section 8.1 of this by-law shall be a minimum of 1.8 m and a maximum of 2.4 m,
measured from the highest adjacent grade.
8.4
Every fence required under this by-law shall be located on the perimeter of the
Construction/Demolition site as determined by the Chief Building Official and shall be
constructed as follows:
(a)
If the fence is of chain link construction, the chain link shall be fastened to
25mm diameter metal bars at the top and bottom which are securely fastened
to metal posts at not over 3.0 metres on centre and embedded into the ground
to provide a rigid support; or,
(b)
If the fence is of wood construction, the exterior face shall be 15.5mm suitably
weatherproofed plywood, particle board or equivalent material that will not
provide footholds for climbing. The facing shall be supported by 89 x 89 posts
spaced at not more than 2.4 metres on centre and embedded into the ground
to provide a rigid support.
8.5
Notwithstanding any other By-law, other types of fencing that meets the intent of this
section may be approved at the discretion of the Chief Building Official.
8.6
The fence may provide for openings sufficient to accommodate construction vehicles,
machines and any other equipment providing services to the Construction/Demolition
site provided that these openings are closed when the site is unattended.
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8.7
Where work is carried out adjacent to or above property, roads, sidewalks or access to
Buildings adequate protection shall be Constructed to protect the public and property
from hazards or nuisance created by the work.
Part 9
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BUILDING OFFICIALS
9.1
The Chief Building Official and each Inspector appointed by the Chief Building Official
under this by-law shall be governed by the Code of Conduct as set out in Schedule "D"
of this by-law.
Part 10
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
10.1
Council hereby delegates its authority which is established under subsection 3(2) of
the Act to the Chief Building Official with respect to the appointment of Inspectors.
10.2
The Chief Building Official shall maintain a current list, which shall be provided to the
Municipality's Clerk, of all Inspectors appointed under section 3 of the Act for the
purposes of enforcing the Act.
Part 11
ENFORCEMENT
11.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law, or is a party to such a
contravention, is guilty of an offence and, upon conviction, is liable to a penalty in
accordance with section 36 of the Act.
Part 12
SEVERABILITY
12.1
Should a court of competent jurisdiction, declare any section, subsection, clause,
or provision of this by-law 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.
Part 13
SCHEDULES
13.1
The Schedules attached to this by-law are a part of this by-law.
Part 14
EFFECTIVE DATE
14.1
This by-law shall come into force and effect on the day of passage by Council.
*****
Read the first and second time this 26th day of May, 2025.
Read a third time and finally passed this 26th day of May, 2025.
__________________________
__________________________
Mayor - Steve Hammell
Clerk - Christine Fraser-McDonald
Original Signed By
Original Signed By
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SCHEDULE 'A'
CLASSES OF PERMITS
The various classes of Permits are as follows:
1.
Building Permit (subsection 8(1) of the Act): This permit is for Construction, alteration
or structural repair of Buildings and parts of Buildings including but not limited to
Plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, Sewage Systems, Farm Buildings,
designated structures and signs.
2.
Demolition Permit (subsection 8(1) of the Act): A Demolition Permit is a permit to
specifically Demolish a Building or part thereof.
3.
Conditional Permit (subsection 8(3) of the Act): A Conditional Permit may be issued, at
the sole discretion of the Chief Building Official.
4.
Change of Use Permit (subsection 10(1) of the Act): A Change of Use Permit is required
where a Change in Use of a Building or part of a Building would result in an increase in
hazard as determined under Division C Article 1.3.1.4. of the Code and subsection 10(1)
of the Act even though no Construction is proposed.
5.
Occupancy Permit: An Occupancy Permit is required to occupy any Building in
accordance with the requirements of Division C, Subsection 1.3.3. of the Code.
6.
Sewage System Permit: A Sewage System Permit is required for all classes of Sewage
Systems as defined in Classification of Systems in Division B, Sentence 8.1.2.1.(1) of the
Code.
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SCHEDULE 'B'
LIST OF PLANS OR DRAWINGS TO ACCOMPANY APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS
The following list of plans and drawings may be required to be submitted by the Chief Building
Official:
1.
Site Plan (include fire route design with required signage);
2.
Grading and Drainage Plans;
3.
Floor Plans;
4.
Foundation Plans;
5.
Framing Plans;
6.
Roof Plans;
7.
Reflected Ceiling Plans;
8.
Sections and Details;
9.
Building Elevations;
10.
Electrical Drawings (including Fire Alarm riser diagram);
11.
Sprinkler Drawings (architectural plan of sprinkler layout, sprinkler room and sprinkler
riser diagram);
12.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Drawings and calculations (SB-10 and/or SB-
12 design as per building type);
13.
Plumbing Drawings (including riser diagrams);
14.
Architectural Drawings (including specific fire separation plan showing vertical and
horizontal penetrations);
15.
Structural Drawings;
16.
Specifications and All Related Soil, Engineering and Architectural Reports; and,
17.
Building Code Matrix/Summary.
To confirm, the Chief Building Official may specify that not all the above-mentioned plans are
required to accompany an application for a Permit.
Completeness of Plans and Drawings
Unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, plans or working drawings showing
and detailing the following information shall accompany all Applications.
Depending upon the nature, scope and scale of a project, other additional information may be
required to demonstrate Code compliance at the discretion of the Chief Building Official.
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Site Plans
A site plan drawing shall show:
1.
Property boundaries and dimensions;
2.
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;
3.
Relation of Buildings and finished grade to existing elevations and storm water
drainage control plan on site, where applicable; and
4.
All existing and proposed parking layouts, retaining walls, swimming pools,
accessory Buildings and any other such physical additions necessary to the site.
When required by the Chief Building Official, site plans shall be referenced to an up-to-date
survey to demonstrate compliance with the Act, the Code, or other applicable law and a copy
of the survey shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official. The site plan in question 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.
Lot Grading, Drainage and Servicing Plans
Lot grading, drainage and servicing plan(s) shall show:
1.
The property lines, Building location, sidewalks, driveways, curb cuts, swales, all utility
services, and new/existing service connections;
2.
Existing and proposed spot elevations for this project and adjacent properties,
slopes of driveways, sidewalks and swales, direction of drainage flow; and
3.
Location of storm water catchment area, catch basins, below grade and above
grade utilities and connections into services at property line.
Architectural Drawings
Architectural drawings shall show, where applicable:
1.
Code matrix, where applicable;
2.
Foundation plan and grade details;
3.
Each floor plan with exact dimensions of the layout of all proposed areas and identify
each with room names;
4.
All wall thickness and type of construction, window and door openings and schedules,
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elevator, sections and details of all walls, stairs and exits, fire walls, fire separations,
shaft and duct openings and other related pertinent information;
5.
Building elevations, cross sections and wall sections showing all floor-to-floor heights,
materials, and thickness, etc.; and
6.
Specifications.
Structural Drawings
Structural drawings shall show, where applicable:
1.
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;
2.
All reinforced concrete work indicating thickness and strength of concrete, size
spacing minimum cover and type of reinforcing steel;
3.
All lintel, column and beam locations and their size;
4.
Engineered roof and floor truss designs, where applicable; and
5.
Specifications.
Mechanical and Electrical Drawings
Mechanical and electrical drawings shall show, where applicable:
1.
Mechanical drawings are to show the Plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning including legends and schedules for compliance with the Code. For Part
9 Buildings, this information can be shown on the same plan as the architectural.
2.
Electrical drawings are to show lighting, emergency lighting, exit signs, fire alarm
systems and their legends and schedules for compliance with the Code. For Part 9
Buildings, this information can be shown on the same plan as the architectural.
3.
The location of all fire protection equipment such as early warning, detection, and
suppression systems; and
4.
Specifications.
Private Sewage System Plans
Private sewage system plans shall show:
1.
A site evaluation identifying the soil percolation time and anticipated high ground water
level elevation;
2.
The private Sewage System design and construction drawing includes all components
and a calculation of the total daily design sanitary sewage flow of the system;
3.
The location, use, height, and dimensions of any existing and proposed Buildings
including front, side, and rear yard dimensions and relationships to adjoining property
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lines, condominium corporation lines and Buildings;
4.
Existing and proposed elevation contours of the Building site and adjacent properties;
5.
Relation of Buildings and finished grade to existing elevations and storm water
drainage control plan on site where applicable; and,
6.
All existing and proposed site services, parking layout, retaining walls, swimming pools
accessory Buildings and any other such physical additions necessary to the site.
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Re-inspection (more than 2 inspections per required
inspection)
Change of Use
Order to Comply
Stop Work Order
Order to Uncover
Order Prohibiting Occupancy
Order Requiring Tests and Samples
Unsafe Building Order
Emergency Order
Dormant Permit Application (more than 6 months)
Permit Transfer
Plans Resubmission
Conditional Permit
Construction without a Permit
Alternative Solution
AGCO Approval Review
Single-Family Dwelling (min $1,000.00)
$1.55 sq. ft.
Multi-Resdiential Dwelling (min $1,500.00)
$1.40 sq. ft.
Additions (min $200.00)
$1.55 sq. ft.
Renovations (min $150.00) - based on sq.ft. of the
renovated space
$1.00 sq. ft.
Accessory Buildings (min $150.00)
$0.75 sq. ft.
Large Farm Buildings with Livestock (min $500.00)
$0.37 sq. ft.
Large Farm Buildings without Livestock (min $450.00)
$0.32 sq. ft.
Additions - Large Farm Buildings with Livestock (min
$300.00)
$0.37 sq. ft.
Additions - Large Farm Buildings without Livestock
(min $250.00)
$0.32 sq. ft.
Renovations - Large Farm Buildings (min $200.00)
$0.27 sq. ft.
Small Farm Buildings - with Livestock (min $250.00)
$0.35 sq. ft.
Small Farm Buildings - without Livestock (min
$200.00)
$0.30 sq. ft.
$150.00
$150.00
Schedule C - Building Permit Fees
$100.00
Administration
$150.00
$150.00
Residential Buildings (Group C Occupancy)
$150.00
$300.00
$300.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00/hour
Additional 15% of building
permit fees
Double original permit fee
$300.00/proposed
alternative solution
$200.00
Agricultural Buildings (Group G Occupancy or Small Farm
Buildings)
$200.00
All Permits Fees are HST exempt.
All Permits carry minimum fee.
Where any work, required by the BCA to have a permit, has commenced prior to
the issuance of a Building Permit, the applicable permit fee payable is doubled.
The Municipality does not currently have Development Charges in place.
Municipality of Arran-Elderslie
2026 Fees and Charges
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Additions - Small Farm Buildings with Livestock (min
$150.00)
$0.35 sq. ft.
Additions - Small Farm Buildings without Livestock
($100.00)
$0.30 sq. ft.
Renovations - Small Farm Buildings (min $100.00)
$0.25 sq. ft.
Farm Buildings with no Human Occupants
New Construction (min $1,500.00)
$1.15 sq. ft.
Additions (min $300.00)
$1.15 sq. ft.
Renovations (min $250.00)
$1.00 sq. ft.
Shell (min $500.00)
$0.80 sq. ft.
New Construction (min $1,500.00)
$1.00 sq. ft.
Additions (min $300.00)
$1.00 sq. ft.
Renovations (min $250.00)
$0.85 sq. ft.
Shell (min $500.00)
$0.80 sq. ft.
New Construction (min $1,500.00)
$1.00 sq. ft.
Additions (min $300.00)
$1.00 sq. ft.
Renovations (min $250.00)
$0.85 sq. ft.
Shell (min $500.00)
$0.80 sq. ft.
New Construction (min $1,500.00)
$1.00 sq. ft.
Additions (min $300.00)
$1.00 sq. ft.
Renovations (min $250.00)
$0.85 sq. ft.
Shell (min $500.00)
$0.80 sq. ft.
HVAC System (alteration or repair)
Ventilation System (commercial cooking exhaust)
Fire Alarm System (new or replacement)
Fire Sprinkler System (new or replacement)
Water Service (residential)
Sewer Service (Residential)
Plumbing (alteration or repair)
Site Servicing (private property, subject to Site Plan
control)
Septic System (new or replacement)
Septic System Performance Level Evaluation
Septic Tank (replacement or decommissioning)
Septic Bed (repair)
Assembly Buildings (Group A Occupancy)
Commercial Buildings (Group D or E Occupancy)
Industrial Buildings (Group F Occupancy)
Institutional Buildings (Group B Occupancy)
$650.00
Mechanical & Fire Protection Systems
$100.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
Plumbing
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$5.00 per $1,000.00
construction value
On-Site Sewage Systems
$250.00
$100.00
$200.00
$200.00
Municipality of Arran-Elderslie
2026 Fees and Charges
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Demolition (general)
Demolition (1.2.2.3. Div C)
Towers (base and tower) (fee/construction value)
Wind Turbines - Per Turbine
Deck, Balcony, or Porch
$150.00 /unit
Temporary Tents
Signs (regulated by the OBC)
Pool Enclosure (residential)
Public Pool or Spa
Retaining Wall
Solar Collector
Exterior Storage Tank (not regulated by the TSSA)
Solid-Fuel Burning Appliance
Demountable Stage or Support Structure
Moving Permit
Refunds (where applicable)
If Administrative Functions Only Performed
If Admin and Zoning Functions Only Performed
If Permit has been Issued; No Field Inspections have
been Performed Subsequent to Issuance
If Permit has been Issued; One Field Inspection has
been Performed Subsequent to Issuance
For Each Subsequent Field Inspection, After Permit
Issued, Additional Deduction of
$200.00
$150.00
$300.00
Demolition
$150.00
$300.00
$300.00
$20.00/$1000.00
$100,000.00
$250.00
$150.00
$300.00
$100.00/flue
$200.00
Miscellaneous
$150.00
80%
70%
45%
30%
5%
Municipality of Arran-Elderslie
2026 Fees and Charges
SCHEDULE 'D'
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BUILDING OFFICIALS
Purpose:
The purpose of this code is to promote appropriate standards of behavior, enforcement
actions, honesty, and integrity among building officials and to prevent practices which may
constitute an abuse of power including unethical or illegal practices, by building officials, in the
exercise of their power or performance of their duties under the Act or the Code.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
In exercising powers and performing duties under the Act, all building officials shall:
1.
Always act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of Building works
and structures.
2.
Apply all relevant building laws, regulations and standards in an impartial, consistent,
fair and professional manner, independent of any external influence by interested
parties and without regard to any personal interests.
3.
Abide with the provisions of the Act, the Code and other legislation, regulation or laws
which regulate or govern building officials or their functions.
4.
Not accept any personal benefit which may create a conflict with their duties or perform
duties where a personal interest may create a conflict.
5.
Maintain required legislated qualifications, discharging all duties in accordance with
recognized areas of competency.
6.
Act honestly, reasonably and professionally in the discharge of their duties.
ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES:
All allegations concerning a breach of this Code of Conduct shall be made in writing.
The Chief Building Official will review any allegation of breaches of this Code of Conduct made
against building officials. Where the allegations are against the Chief Building Official, the Chief
Administrative Officer of the Municipality will review the allegations.
Disciplinary action arising from violations of this Code of Conduct is the responsibility of the
Municipality and is subject to relevant collective agreements, employment laws and standards.