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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
BY-LAW 387-2006
(amended by By-laws 199-2011, 217-2018, 184-2022)
A by-law to amend the Building By-law 387-2006 under the
Building Code Act, 1992 respecting construction,
demolition and change of use permits and inspections
and to repeal By-law 80-99
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WHEREAS section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992 c.23, as amended,
authorizes a municipal council to pass by-laws concerning construction, demolition and
change of use permits and inspections;
AND WHEREAS an amendment to the By-law is required to address housekeeping
matters, revise certain fees and prescribed forms and to reflect amendments to the
Building Code Act and Regulations;
THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton ENACTS as
follows:
1. SHORT TITLE
This By-law may be cited as the "Building By-law."
2. DEFINITIONS
(1)
In this By-law,
(a) "Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, including amendments
thereto;
(b) "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;
(c) "application" means a submission of plans, documents, prescribed
forms and fees as described in this by-law for the purpose of permit
issuance and building code compliance review for a certified model and
as required by the Chief Building Official; (By-law 217-2018)
(d) "architect" means an architect as defined in Division A, Article 1.4.1.2.
of the Building Code; (By-law 199-2011)
(e) "as constructed plans" means as constructed plans as defined in
Division A, Article 1.4.1.2. of the Building Code; (By-law 199-2011)
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(f) "base model" means plans for the basic design of a detached, semi-
detached, townhouse, row-house, duplex or live/work residential
building that includes one elevation and no optional features and floor
layouts or other variations; (By-law 217-2018)
(g) "building" means a building as defined in section 1.- (1) of the Act;
(h) "Building Code" means the regulations made under section 34 of the
Act;
(i) "certified model" means plans for a detached, semi-detached,
townhouse, row-house, duplex or live/work residential building that will
be repeated in a subdivision and includes the base model and all
optional features and floor layouts; (By-laws 199-2011, 217-2018)
(j) "Chief Building Official" means the chief building official appointed by
Council under section 3 of the Act for the purposes of the enforcement
of the Act;
(k) "construct" and "construction" means construct as defined in section
1.- (1) of the Act;
(l) "Corporation" means The Corporation of the City Brampton;
(m)"demolish" and "demolition" means demolish as defined in section 1.-
(1) of the Act;
(n) "form" includes the applicable provincial or municipal prescribed forms
as set out in Schedule "B" to this By-law;
(o) "OAA" means the Ontario Association of Architects; (By-law 199-2011)
(p) "optional features" means variations to the basic design of the base
model to include other elevations, alternate floor layouts, upgrades and
additional design elements in accordance with Schedules "A1" and "A2"
of this by-law; (By-law 217-2018)
(q) "owner" means the registered owner of the land and includes a lessee,
and mortgagee in possession, as defined in the Building Code; (By-law
217-2018)
(r) "PEO" means Professional Engineers of Ontario; (By-law 199-2011)
(s) "permit" means permission or authorization given in writing by the chief
building official to perform work, to change the use of a building or part
thereof, or to occupy a building or part thereof, as regulated by the Act
and Building Code;
(t) "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;
(u) "professional engineer" means a professional engineer as defined in
Division A, Article 1.4.1.2. of the Building Code; (By-law 199-2011)
(v) "work" means construction or demolition or both of a building or part
thereof, as the case may be.
(2)
Terms not defined in this By-law shall have the meaning ascribed to them
in the Act or the Building Code.
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3.
CLASSES OF PERMITS
Classes of permits for the construction, demolition and change of use of buildings
and permit fees shall be as set out in Schedules "A1" and "A2" of this By-law. (By-
law 217-2018)
4.
PERMITS
(1)
An applicant for a permit shall file an application with the Chief Building
Official and shall supply any other information related to the application as
required by the chief building official. (By-law 217-2018)
(2)
Every permit application shall:
(a)
identify and describe in detail the work, use and occupancy to be
covered by the permit for which the application is made;
(b)
identify and describe in detail the existing use(s) and the proposed
use(s) for which the permit is intended;
(c)
describe the land on which the work is to be done, by a description
that will readily identify and locate the site on which the construction,
demolition or change of use is to occur;
(d)
be accompanied by plans, specifications, documents or other
information as required by this By-law;
(e)
be accompanied by a notice of substantial completion prepared and
signed by the Corporation, specifically Planning, where the
Corporation has identified that basic or full site plan approval applies
to the development;
(f)
be accompanied by the required fees as set out in Schedule "A1" and
"A2", as applicable, of this By-law; (By-law 199-2011)
(g)
be accompanied by acceptable proof of corporate identity and
property ownership, unless such proof is determined by the Chief
Building Official to be unnecessary; (By-law 199-2011)
(h)
state the names, addresses, email address, if available, and
telephone numbers of the owner, applicant, and where applicable,
the qualified designer, architect, professional engineer, and, where
the tender has been awarded or the information is known, the
constructor or person who will carry out the work applied for; (By-law
199-2011)
(i)
when Division C, Section 1.2 of the Building Code applies, be
accompanied by a signed acknowledgement of the architect or
professional engineer, or both, on a form prescribed by the Chief
Building Official stating they have been retained by the owner and /
or authorized agent of the owner to undertake to provide general
review of the construction or demolition of the building; (By-law 199-
2011)
(j)
include, where applicable, the registration number of the builder or
vendor as provided in the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.O.31, as may be amended or replaced from time to
time;
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(k)
state estimated valuation of the proposed work including material,
labour and related direct costs associated with the work exclusive of
the cost of the land;
(l)
state the removal date for all temporary buildings;
(m)
be signed by the applicant who shall certify as to the truth of the
contents of the application;
(n)
where required by the Chief Building Official, be accompanied with a
report from a professional engineer with respect to vibration from the
proposed construction or demolition methods and the measures to
be employed to mitigate the impacts to the satisfaction of the Chief
Building Official; and
(o)
where required by the Chief Building Official, be accompanied by a
report to address abatement for decommissioning and mitigating
measures for the removal of hazardous substances to the
satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
(By-law 217-2018 - Section 4(2)(a)-(o))
(3)
In addition to the requirements of 4(2) of this By-law every construction
permit application for part of a building or project shall:
(a)
excluding 'phased site services' only permit applications, be
accompanied by the required permit fee for the entire project with the
initial permit application for the project, as calculated in accordance
with Schedules "A1" and "A2", as applicable, to this By-law; (By-laws
199-2011, 217-2018)
(b)
be accompanied by an administrative fee in accordance with
Schedules "A1" and "A2", as applicable, to this By-law for site
services only phased permit applications and all phased permit
applications subsequent to the initial application on the project
described in 4(3)(a) of this By-law;
(c)
ensure that the required fee, including applicable administration fees
in accordance with Schedules "A1" and "A2", as applicable, for the
entire project is paid in full prior to the issuance of a permit for any
phase of construction of the project excluding 'phased site services',
'phased excavation' or 'phased shoring' only permit applications; and
(By-laws 199-2011, 217-2018)
(d)
not be construed to authorize construction beyond the plans for which
approval is given nor that approval will necessarily be granted for the
entire building or project where a permit is issued for part of a building
or project.
(4)
In addition to the requirements of 4(2) of this By-law every permit application
that includes demolition, shall:
(a)
when Division C, Section 1.2 of the Building Code applies, be
accompanied by structural design characteristics of the building and
the method and time schedule of demolition; and (By-law 199-2011)
(b)
where the application includes the use of explosives during the
course of demolition, be accompanied by, at the sole discretion of
the Chief Building Official, an undertaking, proof of liability insurance,
and a security, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Building Official,
subject to the following requirements:
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(i)
The undertaking shall be in favour of the Corporation and the
applicant, contractor and owner of the property containing the
building to be demolished and indemnify and save harmless
the Corporation, and each of its elected officials, employees,
officers, servants and agents, from and against all actions,
suits, claims, executions, proceedings and demands, which
may be brought against or made upon it or the Corporation, in
respect of any costs, expenses, (including, but not limited to,
reasonable legal fees) loss, damages and injury, including
death, arising out of any cause whatsoever (including, but not
limited to, any negligence, acts or omissions of the applicant,
contractor and/or owner of the property containing the building
to be demolished or those for whom it is legally responsible),
either direct or indirect, in connection with the subject
demolition or demolition permit application;
(ii)
The insurance coverage, at the sole cost and expense of the
applicant, contractor or owner, shall be in the form of a
Commercial General Liability Insurance policy, which shall
include bodily injury liability and property damage liability,
completed operations liability and contractual liability. Such
policy shall be written in an amount approved by the Chief
Building Official, but provide limits of not less than FIVE
MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000) exclusive of interest or
costs, per occurrence, and shall include as additional insureds
the Corporation, its elected officials, officers, servants, agents
and Chief Building Official. The policy shall: (By-law 199-
2011)
I. have provisions for cross liability and severability of
interests as between the Corporation and the applicant
II. not be terminated, cancelled or materially altered
unless written notice of such termination, cancellation,
or material alteration is given by the insurers to the
Corporation, by registered mail, at least thirty (30) days
before the effective date thereof,
III. be with an insurer(s) that has a rating which meets the
Corporation's policy on insurance, and
IV. be submitted on a certificate of insurance form
provided by the Corporation when the permit
application is submitted or prior to the commencement
of any work covered by this permit.
In addition, the applicant shall be responsible for any and all costs
payable below the deductible noted under the subject liability
policy and the corporation reserves the right to request such
higher limits of insurance or other types of insurance policies
appropriate to this permit application as the Corporation may
reasonably require.
(iii)
In addition, the applicant for a demolition permit must provide
security, which may be in the form of a performance bond, cash,
letter of credit or certified cheque as follows:
I. $2,000.00 for single and/or semi-detached dwellings;
II. $10.00 for every square metre (or part thereof) of
ground floor area, with a minimum of $2,000.00 and a
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maximum of $10,000.00 for townhouses, apartments,
commercial, institutional and industrial type buildings.
III. All financial instruments, other than cash, are accepted
on behalf of and must be in a form that is satisfactory
to the City Treasurer.
The purpose of the security is to ensure that the demolition
contractor or designated site personnel properly seals all private
drain connections, properly backfills the foundation excavation
and grades the site to the satisfaction of the Chief Building
Official.
(c)
deleted (By-law 199-2011)
(5)
In addition to the requirements of subsection 4(2) of this By-law, every
conditional permit application for the construction of a building shall:
(a)
state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable
delays in construction would occur if a conditional permit is not
granted;
(b)
state the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of
the proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be
obtained;
(c)
be subject to the applicant and such other persons as the Chief
Building Official determines, entering into an agreement as provided
for in subsection 8.- (3) of the Act; (By-law 199-2011)
(d)
once accepted and reviewed, permit the Chief Building Official to,
where conditions in subsections 8.- (3) to 8.- (5) of the Act and
subsection 4(5) of this By-law have been fulfilled, issue a conditional
permit at his or her discretion for a building subject to compliance
with the Act, the Building Code and any other applicable law; and
(By-laws 199-2011, 217-2018)
(e)
not be construed to authorize construction beyond the plans for
which approval is given nor that approval will necessarily be granted
for the entire building or project where a conditional permit is issued.
(6)
Notwithstanding that no construction is proposed, no person shall change
the use of a building or permit the change of use of a building or part thereof,
which would result in an increase in hazard as determined by the Building
Code, unless a permit has been issued by the Chief Building Official. In
addition to the requirements of subsection 4(2) of this By-law, every change
of use permit application shall:
(a)
describe the building or part thereof in which the occupancy is to be
changed; and
(b)
include plans and specifications which show the current and
proposed occupancies of all parts of the building, and which contain
sufficient information to establish compliance with the requirements
of the Building Code including but not limited to, floor plans, details
of wall, floor, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying existing,
required and proposed fire resistance ratings and load bearing
capacities, early warning and evacuation systems and details of the
sewage system, if any. (By-law 217-2018)
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(7)
Notification of any material change to a plan, specification, document or
other information on the basis of which the permit was issued may be, or
may be required to be, in the form of an application for revision to a permit
and the authorization may take, or may be required to take, the form of a
revision permit being issued.
(8)
Where an application for a permit remains inactive for six months after the
date of application or is inactive for any period of six months, the application
may be deemed to be abandoned by the Chief Building Official or by his or
her designate without any prior notice given to the applicant. (By-law 217-
2018)
(9)
Where an application for a certified model remains incomplete for twelve
months after the date of application or is inactive for any period of twelve
months, the application may be deemed to be abandoned by the Chief
Building Official or by his or her designate without any prior notice given to
the applicant. (By-law 217-2018)
(10)
Where an application has been deemed to be abandoned, all documents
and drawings may be disposed of by the Building Division and will not be
used to form the basis of any future application for the proposed work. (By-
law 217-2018)
5.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
(1) Every applicant shall furnish,
(a)
sufficient plans, specifications, documents and other information, as
outlined in Schedule "B" to this By-law, to enable the Chief Building
Official to determine whether the proposed construction, demolition,
or change of use conforms to the Act, the Building Code and any
other applicable law; and (By-law 217-2018)
(b)
a site plan referenced to an accurate plan of survey certified by a
registered Ontario Land Surveyor and a copy of such a survey shall
be filed with the Corporation unless this requirement is waived
because the Chief Building Official is able, without having a plan of
survey, to determine whether the proposed work conforms to the Act,
the Building Code and any other applicable law. (By-law 217-2018)
(2)
Plans for new single detached, duplex, semi detached and freehold
townhouse dwellings shall be accompanied by:
Unassumed Subdivision
(a)
in the case of land in respect of which an accepted area or
subdivision grading plan has been filed with the Corporation,
Development Engineering Services, a lot grading plan shall bear the
Development Engineering Services approval stamp and shall also
bear the signature and seal of the subdivider's professional engineer,
who is responsible for the overall subdivision grading, certifying
thereon that the lot grading plan conforms with the accepted area or
subdivision grading plan filed with the Corporation, Development
Engineering Services. The drawings submitted with the application
shall also bear the stamp of approval from the subdivider's control
architect responsible for the overall subdivision architectural control
certifying thereon that the design of the building on the lot conforms
with the community design guidelines approved by the Corporation,
and specifically, Urban Design, for architectural control; and (By-
laws 199-2011, 217-2018)
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Assumed Subdivision or In-Fill Lot
(b)
in the case of land in respect of which no accepted area or
subdivision grading plan has been filed with the Corporation,
Development Engineering Services, a lot grading plan bearing the
signature and seal of a professional engineer, or a Landscape
Architect (a member of the Ontario Association of Landscape
Architects) or an Ontario Land Surveyor who certifies thereon that
the drainage scheme depicted by the plan will be compatible with the
existing drainage pattern which shall also be approved by the
Corporation, Development Engineering Services. The drawings
submitted with the application shall also be approved by the
Corporation, and specifically, Urban Design, for architectural control.
(By-laws 199-2011, 217-2018)
(3)
The site plan referred to in subsection 5(1) of this By-law shall contain
sufficient information as may be prescribed by the Chief Building Official.
(4)
Plans submitted under subsection 5(1) of this By-law shall be legible and
be drawn to a recognized scale upon paper or other suitable and durable
material or submitted electronically in the format required by the
Corporation. (By-law 217-2018)
(5)
The Chief Building Official shall determine the number of plans,
specifications, documents and other information required to be furnished
with an application for permit having regard for the requirements of any act,
regulation or by-law (including this By-law) respecting the examination or
circulation of the application.
(6)
The Chief Building Official may require additional information to be provided
at any time prior to the completion of the work.
(7)
The Chief Building Official may refuse to accept an application if any of the
above is deemed to be incomplete or insufficient at time of application.
(8)
Where the Chief Building Official determines that an application is
incomplete, the Chief Building Official may commence to process the
application if, subject to the acceptance of the Chief Building Official, the
applicant acknowledges that the application is incomplete and completes
an "Acknowledgement by Applicant of an Incomplete Application" form.
(9)
Where an application for a permit or for authorization to make a material
change to the plan, specification, document or other information on the
basis of which a permit was issued, proposes an equivalent material,
system or building design referred to in the building code as an Alternative
Solution is requested, the following information shall be provided on the
form as prescribed by the Chief Building Official: (By-law 199-2011)
(a)
a description of the proposed material, system or building design for
which an Alternative Solution is requested; (By-law 199-2011)
(b)
any applicable provisions of the Building Code, including the
prescriptive requirement, functional and objective statements; (By-
laws 199-2011, 217-2018)
(c)
sufficient evidence to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official
that the proposed material, system or building design will provide the
level of performance required by the Building Code; (By-laws 199-
2011, 217-2018)
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(d)
the prescribed form shall be signed and sealed by a professional
engineer or architect or shall be prepared by an especially qualified
person as required by the Building Code. (By-law 217-2018)
(10)
On completion of construction of a building, the Chief Building Official may
require a set of as constructed plans. (By-law 217-2018)
(11)
Plans and specifications furnished according to this By-law or otherwise
required by the Act become the property of the Corporation and will be
disposed of or retained in accordance with relevant legislation.
(12)
On completion of the foundation and any time thereafter the Chief Building
Official may require a plan of survey prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor
showing the location of the building and the elevation of the top of
foundation wall. (By-law 217-2018)
6.
FEES
(1)
The Chief Building Official shall determine the required fees for the work
proposed or for administrative fees calculated in accordance with
Schedules "A1" and "A2", as applicable, to this By-law and the applicant
shall pay such fees. (By-laws 199-2011, 217-2018)
(2)
No permit shall be issued until full fees therefor have been paid.
(3)
Upon written request from the applicant or owner, the Chief Building Official
shall determine the amount of fees, if any, that may be refunded in
accordance with Schedules "A1" and "A2", as applicable, of this By-law in
the case of: (By-law 217-2018)
(a)
withdrawal of an application;
(b)
abandonment of an application pursuant to subsection 4(8) and 4(9)
of this By-law; (By-law 217-2018)
(c)
refusal to issue a permit;
(d)
revocation of a permit pursuant to clause 8.-(10) (d) of the Act, where
the error made was that of The Corporation of the City of Brampton;
or; (By-law 217-2018)
(e)
request for revocation of a permit pursuant to clause 8.-(10) (e) of
the Act. (By-law 217-2018)
(4)
(a)
For all applications made between January 1, 2012 and January 31,
2019 the required fees shall be the fee calculated under Schedule
"A1", as it reads on the date of the acceptance of the application by
the Chief Building Official; (By-laws 199-2011)
(b)
For all applications made on or after February 1, 2019 the required
fees shall be the fee calculated under Schedule "A2", as it reads on
the date of the acceptance of the application by the Chief Building
Official;
(c)
The fees listed in Schedules "A1" and "A2" shall be adjusted
annually, on February 1, based on a rate equal to the annual wage
adjustment increase, effective January 1, of each successive year;
provided that if the wage adjustment is not known on the first day of
January then the rate of increase shall be the percentage increase
in the All Items Index of the Consumer Price Index (not seasonally
adjusted) for the Province of Ontario, published by Statistics Canada
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during the twelve-month period ending on October 1 in the year
immediately preceding the rate increase; and
(d)
Schedule "A2" of this By-law comes into effect on February 1, 2019.
(By-law 217-2018 - Section 6(4)(a)-(d))
(5)
Where construction has commenced prior to the issuance of a building
permit and an order to comply is issued, except where required for a fire
damage repair, an additional fifty percent (50%) of the permit fee, in
accordance with Schedules "A1" and "A2", as applicable, to a maximum of
ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) shall apply and shall be payable upon
issuance of the building permit. (By-laws 199-2011, 217-2018)
(6)
An administration fee shall apply, in accordance with Schedules "A1" and
"A2", as applicable, for costs associated with registering on title and
discharging an order to comply. The fees shall be payable upon the
issuance of the permit authorizing construction or change of use. (By-law
217-2018)
(7)
Where required by the Chief Building Official, where an inspection is called
for and the construction is not ready for an inspection, additional fees, at the
discretion of the Chief Building Official, may be charged in accordance with
Schedules "A1" and "A2", as applicable. (By-law 217-2018)
7.
REVOCATION OF PERMIT
(1)
Prior to revoking a permit under clause 8.- (10) of the Act, the Chief Building
Official may serve the permit holder with or cause the permit holder to be
served with written notice of the intention to revoke the permit.
(2)
Notice provided under subsection 7(1) of this By-law may be served either
by personal service or by mailing the notice by standard mail addressed to
the permit holder, at the last address the permit holder has communicated
to the Chief Building Official in writing; and where notice is served by
mailing, the permit holder shall be conclusively deemed for all purposes to
have been served with the notice on the fifth day after the day of mailing.
(By-law 217-2018)
(3)
If on the expiration of twenty-five (25) days from the date of service of the
provided notice of the intent to revoke a permit, the ground for revocation
continues to exist, the Chief Building Official may revoke the permit without
further notice to the permit holder. (By-law 217-2018)
(4)
Upon revocation of a permit the Chief Building Official has the sole
discretion to dispose of any plans or any other information submitted with
the permit application, or to return same to the permit holder.
(5)
Where a conditional permit agreement expires the Chief Building Official
may deem the conditional permit revoked without notice as provided under
7(1) of this By-law. (By-law 217-2018)
8.
DEFERRAL OF REVOCATION
(1)
A permit holder may, within thirty (30) days from the date of notice of
intention to revoke a permit, if provided, request the Chief Building Official
in writing to defer the revocation of the permit.
(2)
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.
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(3)
Having considered the circumstances of the request and having determined
that there have been no changes to the Act and 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 date to
be determined by the Chief Building Official and shall notify the permit
holder of the decision.
(4)
A request for deferral of revocation shall be accompanied by the required
fee as set out in Schedules "A1" and "A2" of this By-law. (By-law 217-2018)
9.
TRANSFER OF PERMIT
(1)
Permits are transferable only upon the current permit holder and the new
owner completing a permit application to the requirements of section 4 of
this By-law.
(2)
The fee therefor set out in Schedules "A1" and "A2" of this By-law shall be
payable on a transfer of permit to the new owner, who shall thenceforth be
the permit holder for the purpose of the Act, the Building Code and this By-
law. (By-law 217-2018)
10.
NOTIFICATIONS
(1)
The permit holder or an authorized agent shall notify the Chief Building
Official of the prescribed notices under Division C, Article 1.3.5.1 of the
Building Code and every additional notice under Division C, Article 1.3.5.2.
of the Building Code, with the exception of Division C, Clause 1.3.5.2.(g), at
least two business days prior to each stage of construction. (By-laws 199-
2011, 217-2018)
(2)
A notice pursuant to this section is not effective until written, oral or
electronic notice in a format required by the corporation is received by the
Chief Building Official or his or her designate.
(3)
deleted (By-law 217-2018)
11.
FENCING - CONSTRUCTION SITES
(1)
Where a construction or demolition site presents a hazard to the public, the
owner of the construction or demolition site shall ensure that the
construction or demolition site is suitably fenced to prevent public access
onto the construction or demolition site.
(2)
If fencing has not been provided in accordance with subsection 11(1) of this
By-law and, if in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, the construction
or demolition site presents a particular hazard to the public, the Chief
Building Official may require the owner to erect a fence as he or she deems
appropriate to the circumstances such as described in the 2015 National
Building Code of Canada, Division B, Part 8, Section 8.2. (By-law 217-
2018)
(3)
In considering the hazard presented by a construction or demolition site and
the necessary fencing, the Chief Building Official shall have regard for:
(a)
the proximity of the construction or demolition site to occupied
dwellings;
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(b)
the proximity of the construction or demolition site to lands accessible
to the public, including but not limited to streets, parks and
commercial and institutional activities;
(c)
the hazards presented by the construction or demolition activities
and materials;
(d)
the feasibility and effectiveness of site fencing; and
(e)
the duration of the hazard.
12.
SEVERABILITY
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.
13.
ADMINISTRATION
Every person who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-Law is guilty of an
offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine as provided for in section 36 of the
Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended.
14.
TRANSITION
(1)
This By-Law comes into force on the day after the day it is passed.
(2)
This By-Law governs all permit applications made before this By-Law came
into force.
(3)
The 2019 Fee Schedule forming part of Schedule "A2" of this By-law is
effective February 1, 2019. (By-law 217-2018)
READ a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD TIME and PASSED in OPEN COUNCIL this 13th
day of December, 2006.
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON
Original signed by:
S. Fennell, Mayor
K. Zammit, Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A1"
(Amended by By-laws 199-2011, 217-2018)
CLASSES OF PERMITS, PERMIT FEES AND REFUNDS
1. Calculation of Permit Fees
(a) Permit fees shall be calculated based on the formula given below, unless
otherwise specified in the schedule:
Permit Fee
= SI x A
Where SI
= Service Index for the classification of the
work proposed and,
A
= floor area in m2 of the work involved
(b) Floor area is measured to the outer face of exterior walls and to the centre
of party walls or demising walls, except when calculating interior partition
work, and shall include all levels of the building.
(c) In calculating floor area for interior finishes, partitioning, corridors, lobbies,
washrooms, lounges, etc. are to be included and classified according to the
major occupancy classification for the floor area with which they are
associated. Where any of these areas are constructed in a shell only
building, fees shall be calculated at the finished rate in 4(3)(a) of the by-law.
(d) No deductions shall be allowed for floor openings required for such facilities
as stairs, elevators, escalators, shafts and ducts. Interconnected floor
spaces and atriums above their lowest level may be deducted from the
calculated floor area.
(e) Where they serve single dwelling units, no additional fee applies for decks,
fireplaces, unfinished basements and attached garages proposed and
constructed at the same time as the single dwelling they serve.
(f) No additional fee applies for sprinklers, fire alarms, electromagnetic locks,
or other mechanical systems or equipment proposed and installed at the
same time as the construction they serve.
(g) No additional fee applies to a roof-like structure projecting from the exterior
face of the building proposed and constructed at the same time as the
building.
(h) For interior partitioning, floor areas used for the calculation of fees shall be
the lesser of:
a.
The area contained within a rectangle encompassing the
partitions being erected; or
b.
The actual area of the tenant space;
But in no case shall be less than 50m2.
(i) The occupancy classifications used in this bylaw are based on the Building
Code major occupancy classifications. For mixed occupancy floor areas,
the fee multiplier for the major occupancy of the floor area applies.
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(j) Where a change of occupancy from one classification to another
classification is proposed, the fee multiplier for the proposed occupancy
applies.
(k) For classes of permits not described in this Schedule, the Chief Building
Official shall determine a reasonable permit fee.
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MINIMUM FEE
Detached, semi-detached, townhouse, rowhouse, duplex or live/work
residential projects
$326.21
Non-residential projects or residential greater than three storeys, unless
otherwise stated
$444.85
PERMIT FEES
CLASS OF PERMIT, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
Fee Multiplier
($ per m2 or as otherwise specified)
A.
CONSTRUCTION: NEW BUILDINGS; ADDITIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS;
ALTERATION OR UNIT FINISH
GROUP "A" ASSEMBLY
Actual Fee
Transit Station, Subway, Bus Terminal
$16.70
All Recreation Facilities, Schools, Libraries, Places of Worship, Restaurants,
Theatres, Arenas, Swimming Pools, Gymnasiums
$20.02
Portable Classrooms - New
Each
$474.50
- Relocated
Each
$326.21
Alteration, Renovation, Interior Finish, Unit Finish
$5.34
GROUP "B" INSTITUTIONAL
New
$25.39
Alteration, Renovation, Interior Finish, Unit Finish
$5.34
GROUP "C" RESIDENTIAL
Custom Detached Dwellings, Semi-Detached Dwellings, Townhouses, Row-
houses, Duplexes, Live/Work Units
(Min. $2,004.10)
$17.80
Certified Model
Base Model with One Elevation
$13.04
Optional Items Requiring Separate Building and HVAC Review:
Each additional elevation
$118.61
Corner Upgrade/Rear Upgrade
$118.61
Alternate Floor Layout
$118.61
Walk-out Condition
$118.61
Look-out Condition
$118.61
Below Grade Entrance
$118.61
Basement Finish, Partial or Complete
$118.61
Increase Floor to Ceiling Height
$118.61
Increase Basement Window Size
$118.61
Detached Dwellings, Semi-Detached Dwellings, Townhouses,
Row-houses, Duplexes, Live/Work Units Sited from a Certified Model
(Min. $2,004.10)
$14.04
Residential Addition - heated
$12.03
Residential Addition - unheated
$9.34
Motels, Hotels, Apartment Buildings, Stacked Townhouses and all other
Residential Occupancies
$20.02
Alteration, Renovation, Interior Finish, Unit Finish
$5.34
Stand Alone Miscellaneous for Detached, Semi-Detached, Townhouse, Row-House, Duplex or Live/Work Residential:
Accessory Structure, Shed
Flat fee
$326.21
Balcony Repair/Balcony Guard Replacment
Flat fee
$326.21
Basement Finish
Flat fee
$326.21
Below Grade Entrance
Flat fee
$326.21
Carport
Flat fee
$326.21
Clandestine Laboratory Remediation
Flat fee
$4,744.99
Deck
Flat fee
$326.21
Door, New Opening
Each
$133.61
Fire Code Retrofit (OFC S. 9.8)
Flat fee
$326.21
Fire Damage Repair
Flat fee
$326.21
Fireplace, wood-burning
Flat fee
$326.21
Foundation for relocated building
Flat fee
$400.82
Garage
Flat fee
$326.21
Porch
Flat fee
$326.21
Porch Enclosure
Flat fee
$326.21
Re-roof (Except Shingle Replacement Only)
$1.62
Solar Panels (Domestic Hot Water or Photovoltaic, any area)
Flat fee
$326.21
Window, New Opening
Each
$133.61
2026 FEE SCHEDULE
(updated February 2026)
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CLASS OF PERMIT, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
Fee Multiplier ($ per m2)
GROUP "D" BUSINESS AND PERSONAL SERVICES
Shell
$14.70
Finished
$19.36
Temporary Structure (pre-fabricated/constructed on site)
$6.70/$13.36
Alteration, Renovation, Interior Finish, Unit Finish
$4.68
GROUP "E" MERCANTILE
Shell
$14.70
Finished
$19.36
Alteration, Renovation, Interior Finish, Unit Finish
$4.68
GROUP "F" INDUSTRIAL
Shell
h Major Occupancy Warehouse or Distribution
$8.69
h Major Occupancy Manufacturing/Processing/Repair or
High Hazard
$8.69
Finished
h Major Occupancy Warehouse or Distribution
$12.70
h Major Occupancy Manufacturing/Processing/Repair or
High Hazard
$13.36
Gas Station, Car Wash
$12.03
Canopies
$6.02
Parking Garage
$6.02
Mezzanine, open area, no new mechanical services
$6.02
Alteration, Renovation, Interior Finish, Unit Finish
h Major Occupancy Warehouse or Distribution
$4.01
h Major Occupancy Manufacturing/Processing/Repair or
High Hazard
$4.67
B.
CHANGE OF USE
Change of Use (to an occupancy of higher hazard, including any proposed
construction and/or upgrading required thereto)
All classifications $120.26 per hour,
minimum 4 hours = $481.05.
Change of Use to create a second dwelling unit
Flat fee
$1,186.24
C.
DEMOLITION
Residential:
Detached, Semi-Detached, Townhouse, Row-House, Duplex Dwellings,
Subject to Demolition Control By-Law
Each
$444.85
Accessory Building, Including Farm Building
Flat fee
$444.85
Non-residential or multi-unit residential other than described above
Flat fee
$668.04
Implosion
Each
$2,004.10
D.
STAND ALONE MISCELLANEOUS
Air Supported Structure
Flat fee
$444.85
Balcony Repair
Each
$444.85
Ceiling - new, replacement
$0.48
Clandestine Laboratory Remediation
Flat fee
$4,744.99
Door - new, man door or overhead loading
Each
$133.61
Electromagnetic Locks
Flat fee
$444.85
Emergency Lighting
Flat fee
$444.85
Emergency Power
Flat fee
$444.85
Farm Building
Min $444.85
$4.01
Fire Alarm
Flat fee
$444.85
Fire Code Retrofit (other than residential)
Flat fee
$444.85
Fire Damage Repair
Flat fee
$444.85
Fire Suppression (Other than Sprinkler System)
Flat fee
$444.85
Foundation for Relocated Building, each
Flat fee
$444.85
Mechanical Penthouse
$7.99
Parking Garage Repair
$1.62
Racking System (including Shelf and Rack Storage System)
Flat fee
$668.04
Re-Roofing (except shingle replacement only)
$1.31
Solar Collector Panels Supported by Building (other than Designated
Structure)
Flat fee
$668.04
Shoring
Flat fee
$444.85
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Sprinklers
Flat fee
$444.85
Standpipe and Hose System
Flat fee
$444.85
Tent, permanent (including sprung structures)
$4.68
Tent, temporary
Flat fee
$444.85
Underpinning
$12.03/lin.m
Wall - demising, each
Flat fee
$444.85
Wall - repair or re-clad
$0.67
Window - new
Each, to maximum $2,372.50
$133.61
Designated Structures
Communication Tower (>16.6m), Wind Turbine (output >3kW)
Flat fee
$444.85
Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Spa
Flat fee
$444.85
Pedestrian Bridge
Flat fee
$444.85
Retaining Wall
$10.92/lin.m.
Tank, (Exterior) and Supports (not regulated by TSSA)
Flat fee
$444.85
Solar Collector, Dish Antenna (equal to or greater than 5m2)
Flat fee
$444.85
Crane Runway
Flat fee
$444.85
Other Designated Structures not listed above
Flat fee
$444.85
E.
STAND ALONE MECHANICAL
STAND ALONE MECHANICAL - HVAC
h Group A
$1.02
h Group B
$1.02
h Group C
$1.02
h Group D
$1.02
h Group E
$1.02
h Group F
$1.02
h Alterations/Add-ons, per unit -
Unit Heater; Make-up Unit; Exhaust Fan; Duct Alterations;
Boiler/Furnace replacement etc. -
Each
$200.44
h Special Ventilation Systems, per unit
Commercial Cooking Exhaust; Spray Booth: Dust Collector, etc)
Each
$444.85
STAND ALONE MECHANICAL - PLUMBING
Fixtures, Equipment, Drains:
h Any fixtures, equipment, appliances, vented traps not
otherwise covered in the schedule
Each
$17.63
h Roof drains
Each
$17.63
h Floor drains
Each
$17.63
h Oil and Grease Interceptors
Each
$73.47
h Sewage pumps or ejector serving one or more fixtures
Each
$73.47
h Backflow prevention device (requiring testing)
Each
$73.47
h Catch Basin/Manhole
Each
(Max. $1,186.24)
$29.41
Piping:
Detached, Semi-detached, Townhouse, Row-House, Duplex,
Live/Work Residential:
h New Service-Water, sanitary or storm, buried piping
Flat fee
$326.21
h Repairs, replacement of an addition of buried plumbing and
and drainage piping
Flat fee
$326.21
h Site Services for Mechanical Services that serve more than
$326.21
one building (per building or townhouse block)
h Conversion-septic to municipal sanitary sewer;
well to municipal water service
Per service
$326.21
Non-residential and Residential Greater than Three Storeys:
$2.94/lin.m.
h
Inside sanitary and storm piping
h
Outside water service, sanitary and storm piping
$2.94/lin.m.
h
Site Services for Mechanical Services that serve more
$444.85
than one building (per building)
Private Sewage System:
$668.04
h
Sewage system - Class 2, 3, 4, new or replacement
h
Sewage system - Class 2, 3, 4, assessment of independent
$668.04
evaluation, repair or alteration
h
Sewage system - Class 5 Holding Tank, new or
$668.04
replacement
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ADMINSTRATION FEES
1) Change of Municipal Address - upon written request and the requested
change conforms with municipal addressing policies
$444.85
2) Compliance Letter
$267.23
3) Conditional Permit - 10% of the full permit fee
Minimum fee
$593.12
Maximum fee
$4,008.22
Amendment to Conditional Permit Agreement
$593.12
4) Site Plan Approval and One Temporary Structure Agreement
$1,336.09
Each Additional Temporary Structure Agreement or
$668.04
Amendment to a Temporary Structure Agreement
5) Document Reproduction, including document from file and/or set of
$5.93/ page + HST for documents from file
permit drawings
$35.59 + HST for permit drawings / set when
available on pdf
$5.93 / frame + HST when available on
microfilm only
6) Custom Report (Report content subject to Freedom of Information and
$117.90 / hour, minimum 3 hours plus
Information Guidelines)
administration fee of $32.75 + HST
7) Overtime Services/Expedited Review, Special Inspections
Per hour, min 3 hours
$120.26
8) Phased Permits
Per permit
$444.85
9) Revisions to an application or an issued permit, elective changes requiring
the repetition of processes already completed. Adjusted up to the nearest
hour.
Regular Service
$100.59
Overtime/Expedited
Service
$120.26
10) Re-siting of an issued permit for a detached, semi-detached or a townhouse
block (additional fee under 3(A) of this schedule will also apply if there is an
increase in floor area
Where construction has
not started
$400.82
Where construction has
started
$801.65
11) Request to defer revocation
Per building
$267.23
12) Suspended or Incomplete Construction - request to determine compliance of
the authorized construction where a building permit is suspended or deemed
incomplete
h Detached, Semi-detached, Townhouse, Row-house, Duplex, Live-
work unit residential
Flat fee
$326.21
h Non-residential and Residential greater than three storeys
Flat fee
$444.85
13) Transfer of Permit to a new Owner
$267.23
14) Liquor Licence Inspection
$400.82
15) Building Permit Replacement
$133.61
16)
Alternative Solution Proposal Review
Deposit at time of
application
$444.85
Plus regular Service per
hour
$100.59
Overtime Service
(rounded up to next
hour) for review
exceeding 4 hours
$120.26
17) Limiting Distance Agreement or Agreements not otherwise noted in the
schedule
$593.12
18)
Construction Start Prior to Permit Issue
50% of total
permit fee to a
maximum of
$13,360.76
19) Inspection Recall
$118.61
20) Concierge Permit Service
$133.61
21) Approval for Transfer of Previously Approved Certified Model:
h Abutting Registered Plan, Shared Construction Office,
within same lock plan of subdivision, Electronic Submission only
Per model
$415.18
22) Production and Review of Electronic Submissions Greater than 10 Pages in
Length
Per submission
$14.51
23) Order to Comply, Registration on Title and Discharge from Title
$711.74
24) Title Search
Per property address
$53.40
2. Payment of Permit Fees
1. Applicants for building permits with a permit fee value of over five
thousand dollars ($5,000) may elect to either:
(a) pay the full permit fee at the time of the application; or
(b) pay fifty percent (50%) of the full permit fee at the time of application
to a maximum amount of ten thousand ($10,000.00) and the balance
at the time of permit issuance.
2. Applicants for building permits for a new house shall pay one thousand
five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) per unit at the time of application and
the balance upon issuance of the permit. The deposit shall be non-
refundable.
3. Complete fees shall be paid at the time of application for all other classes
of permits.
4. Permit fees will be calculated at the time of application based upon the
information provided on the application form. Adjustments will be made,
as required, during the review process. The balance of fees owing,
where the applicant was eligible for the payment of a deposit and
adjustments as a result of corrected information, shall be paid prior to
permit issuance.
5. The method of payment for permit fees may be cash, cheque, credit card
or debit card. Cheques returned for non-sufficient funds shall be
replaced by a certified cheque in the amount of the permit fee plus the
administrative charges as determined by the Chief Building Official.
Replacement fees not provided within a specified time will result in
revocation of the permit.
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3. Refund of Fees
Pursuant to subsection 6(3) of the By-Law, the amount of fees refundable
shall be calculated as follows:
(a) Cancellation of a Permit Application or a Certified Model Application:
Fees will be refunded in accordance with the following schedule only
upon receipt of a written request for cancellation.
Where administrative
functions only have been
commenced
90%
Where administrative and
zoning review functions
have been commenced
70%
Where administrative,
zoning and Building Code
review functions have
commenced
40%
Where the review has
been completed
30%
(b) Cancellation (revocation) of a permit at the request of the permit holder:
If within six (6) months of the issuance of a permit, no work has been
commenced on the project for which the permit was issued, a refund
of thirty percent (30%) of the total permit fee payable may be paid to
the permit holder.
(c) No refund is applicable after six (6) months has elapsed from the
date of the issuance of the permit.
(d) No refund of fees is applicable if the permit is revoked under section
8(10) of the Building Code Act, except that where a permit is issued
at the error of the City and the permit is revoked, a refund for the total
amount of the permit fee paid shall be issued.
(e) No refund of fees is applicable for any administration fees paid under
Schedule "A1".
(f) The refund shall be paid to the owner named on the application for a
building permit or the person or company named on the fee receipt,
whichever, to be specified on the written request for cancellation.
(g) Where an application for certified model is cancelled at the request
of an applicant or deemed abandoned pursuant to section 4(9) of the
By-law, no refund is applicable.
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SCHEDULE "A2"
(By-law 217-2018)
(Effective February 1, 2019)
CLASSES OF PERMITS, PERMIT FEES AND REFUNDS
1. Calculation of Permit Fees
(a) Permit fees shall be calculated based on the formula given below, unless
otherwise specified in the schedule:
Permit Fee
= SI x A
Where SI
= Service Index for the classification of the
work proposed and,
A
= floor area in m2 of the work involved
(b) Floor area is measured to the outer face of exterior walls and to the
centre of party walls or demising walls, except when calculating
interior partition work, and shall include all levels of the building.
(c) In calculating floor area for interior finishes, partitioning, corridors,
lobbies, washrooms, lounges, etc. are to be included and classified
according to the major occupancy classification for the floor area with
which they are associated. Where any of these areas are
constructed in a shell only building, fees shall be calculated at the
finished rate in 4(3)(a) of the by-law.
(d) No deductions shall be allowed for floor openings required for such
facilities as stairs, elevators, escalators, shafts and ducts.
Interconnected floor spaces and atriums above their lowest level
may be deducted from the calculated floor area.
(e) Where they serve single dwelling units, no additional fee applies for
decks, fireplaces, unfinished basements and attached garages
proposed and constructed at the same time as the single dwelling
they serve.
(f) No additional fee applies for sprinklers, fire alarms, electromagnetic
locks, or other mechanical systems or equipment proposed and
installed at the same time as the construction they serve.
(g) No additional fee applies to a roof-like structure projecting from the
exterior face of the building proposed and constructed at the same
time as the building.
(h) For interior partitioning, floor areas used for the calculation of fees
shall be the area contained within a rectangle encompassing the
partitions being erected.
(i) The occupancy classifications used in this bylaw are based on the
Building Code major occupancy classifications. For mixed
occupancy floor areas, the fee multiplier for the major occupancy of
the floor area applies.
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(j) Where a change of occupancy from one classification to another
classification is proposed, the fee multiplier for the proposed
occupancy applies.
(k) For classes of permits not described in this Schedule, the Chief
Building Official shall determine a reasonable permit fee.
(l) At no time shall the fees be less than the minimum fees as described
in the schedule.
2. Payment of Permit Fees
1. Applicants for building permits with a permit fee value of between five
thousand dollars ($5,000) and twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00)
may elect to either:
(c) pay the full permit fee at the time of the application; or
(d) pay fifty percent (50%) of the full permit fee at the time of application
and the balance at the time of permit issuance.
2. Applicants for building permits with a permit fee value over twenty
thousand dollars ($20,000.00) may elect to either:
(a) pay the full permit fee at the time of application; or
(b) pay a minimum deposit of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) at the
time of application and the balance at the time of permit issuance.
3. Applicants for building permits for a new house shall pay a deposit of
one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) per unit at the time of
application and the balance upon issuance of the permit. The deposit
shall be non-refundable.
4. Complete fees shall be paid at the time of application for all other classes
of permits.
5. Permit fees will be calculated at the time of application based upon the
information provided on the application form. Adjustments will be made,
as required, during the review process. The balance of fees owing,
where the applicant was eligible for the payment of a deposit and
adjustments as a result of corrected information, shall be paid prior to
permit issuance at the rate applicable on the date the application was
made.
6. The method of payment for permit fees may be cash, cheque, credit
card, debit card or electronic bank transfer. Cheques returned for non-
sufficient funds shall be replaced by a certified cheque, cash or debit
card, credit card or electronic bank transfer in the amount of the permit
fee plus the administrative charges in accordance with the corporate
rate. Replacement fees not provided within a specified time will result in
revocation of the permit.
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3. Refund of Fees
Pursuant to subsection 6(3) of the By-Law, the amount of fees refundable
shall be calculated as follows:
(a) Cancellation of a Permit Application or a Certified Model Application:
Fees will be refunded in accordance with the following schedule only
upon receipt of a written request for cancellation.
Where administrative
functions only have been
commenced
90%
Where administrative and
zoning review functions
have been commenced
70%
Where administrative,
zoning and Building Code
review functions have
commenced
40%
Where the review has
been completed
30%
(b) Abandonment of an Application:
Where an application for permit or certified model is deemed
abandoned in accordance with Section 4 (8) and 4 (9) of this By-law,
refunds will only considered where a written request is received
within thirty (30) days of notice to abandon the application., after
which time no refund will be granted. Refunded fees are in
accordance with the above table.
(c) Cancellation (revocation) of a permit at the request of the permit holder
under Clause 8.(10) (e) of the Building Code Act:
If within six (6) months of the issuance of a permit, no work has been
commenced on the project for which the permit was issued, a refund
of thirty percent (30%) of the total permit fee payable may be paid to
the permit holder.
(d) No refund is applicable after six (6) months has elapsed from the
date of the issuance of the permit.
(e) No refund of fees is applicable if the permit is revoked under section
8(10) (a), (b), (c), (d) or (f) of the Building Code Act, except that where
a permit is issued at the error of the City and the permit is revoked,
a refund for the total amount of the permit fee paid shall be issued.
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(f) No refund of fees is applicable for any administration fees paid under
this Schedule.
(g) No refund of fees is applicable for an amount less than twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) unless authorized by the Chief Building official.
(h) The refund shall be paid to the owner named on the application for a
building permit or the person or company named on the fee receipt,
whichever, to be specified on the written request for cancellation.
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SCHEDULE "B"
(Amended by By-laws 199-2011, 217-2018, 184-2022)
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTS AND FORMS
The following are lists of plans, working drawings, specifications, information and forms
that may be required to accompany applications for permits according to the scope of
work and type of application;
1.
Plans and Working Drawings
a) Site plan (referenced to an accurate
survey)
b) Key plan
c) Lot grading plan
d) Floor plans
e) Foundation plans
f) Framing plans
g) Roof plans
h) Reflected ceiling plans
i) Sections and details
j) Building elevations
k) Structural drawings
l) Architectural drawings
m) Electrical drawings
n) Heating, ventilation and air
conditioning drawings
o) Plumbing drawings
p) Fire alarm drawings
q) Sprinkler / Standpipe drawings
r) Survey
Every application shall, unless otherwise determined by the Chief Building Official, be
accompanied by two complete sets of working drawings, prepared in accordance with
generally accepted architectural and engineering practices, on paper or other suitable and
durable material or one set of digital plans, as required, and shall be drawn to an industry
standard scale.
In the case of an application for a Garden Suite in an assumed subdivision; proposed
elevations shall bear the Urban Design approval stamp. In the case of an unassumed
subdivision; the drawings submitted with the application shall bear the stamp of approval
from the subdivider's control architect responsible for the overall subdivision architectural
control certifying thereon that the design of the building on the lot conforms with the
community design guidelines approved by the Corporation, and specifically, Urban Design,
for architectural control.
All drawings shall be of sufficient detail and contain all information to enable the Chief
Building Official to determine whether the proposed construction, demolition or change of
use conforms to the Act, the Building Code and any other applicable law. This includes,
but is not limited to, all drawings being fully dimensioned, noting all sizes and types of
construction materials to be used and their respective locations, noting all finishes to all
walls, ceilings and floors and all existing and proposed fire separations. Alterations,
renovations and additions must also differentiate between the existing building and new
work proposed.
2.
Information
a) Specifications
b) Spatial separation calculations
c) Fire protection report
d) Building Code related report
e) Letter of use
f) Occupant loads
g) Acoustical engineer certification
h) Geotechnical report
i) Confirmation of Payment of
Financial Contributions
j) BMEC authorizations
k) Fire department inspection report
n) ASHRAE 90.1 or Model National
Energy Code for Buildings
o) Confirmation of Record of Site
Condition
p) Environmental Site Assessment
Report
q) Proposal for Alternative Solution
r) Information related to demolition to
the satisfaction of the Chief Building
Official
s) Information related to construction
vibration and mitigating measures to
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l) HVAC calculations
m) Sprinkler / Standpipe hydraulic
calculations
the satisfaction of the Chief Building
Official
t) Plumbing, water pipe sizing data
sheet
3.
Forms
a) Application for a permit to construct or demolish and associated schedules
b) Addendum to permit application (Production Residential Application
Summary)
c) Addendum to permit application, request for expedited review of building
permit application
d) Acknowledgement by applicant of an incomplete application
e) Documents establishing compliance with applicable law
f) General review commitment certificate
g) Notice of permission to construct
h) Proposal for alternative solution
i) Conditional permit request
j) Permit application (residential demolition pursuant to the Planning Act)
k) Financial contribution form
l) Statement of design for the installation of class 2 to 5 sewage systems
m) Declaration of applicant for building permit regarding Ontario New Home
Warranty Plan Act
n) Certified model application form
o) Notice of date of completion
p) Letter of use for basement finish
q) Letter of use for below grade entrance
r) Letter of use for above grade entrance
s) Approval for transfer of previously approved models
t) Vibration control form
u) Plumbing, water pipe sizing data sheet
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Schedule "C"
BY-LAW 387-2006
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTS AND FORMS
(amended by By-law 199-2011)
(replaced with Schedule "B" by By-law 217-2018)