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City of Brockville
A By-law Respecting Building in the City of Brockville
By-law No. 053-2025
Approved by Council on the 10th day of June 2025.
Deemed passed on the 13th day of June 2025.
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The Corporation of the City of Brockville
By-law Number 053-2025
Being a By-Law to regulate the construction, demolition and change of use
of buildings and designated structures within the City of Brockville and to
Repeal By-Law 066-2005, 063-2009 and 042-2022.
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, C.23), as
amended, authorizes a Municipal Council to pass a By-Law with respect to
construction, demolition, change of use, inspections, fees and other matters;
and
WHEREAS Subsection 1.1(6) of the Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992,
C.23), as amended, authorizes a Chief Building Official to establish operational
policies for the enforcement of this Act and the Building Code; and
WHEREAS Subsection 23.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, C.25),
as amended, authorizes a City to delegate its powers and duties to a person or
body;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
BROCKVILLE HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Short Title
1.1. This By-Law may be cited as and referred to as the "Building By-Law."
2. Definitions
2.1.
In this By-Law, words and terms shall be assigned the following
definitions listed in this section. Words and terms not defined within this
By-Law shall have the meaning defined in the Act and the Code, and
where not defined in the Act or the Code, words and terms shall have the
meaning defined by the Oxford Dictionary, considering the context in
which they are used in this By-Law.
"Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, (S.O. 1992, C.23), as amended.
"Applicable Law" means an applicable law listed in Division A, Article
1.4.1.3. of the Code.
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"Applicant" means the Owner, or the person authorized by the Owner, who
submits an application to the Chief Building Official.
"Application" means an application for a permit made to the Chief Building
Official under Sections 8 or 10 of the Act.
"Architect" means the holder of a license, certificate of practice, or a
temporary license issued under the Architects Act.
"As Built Plans" means plans and drawings and other documents detailing
how a building has been constructed.
"Builder" means any person who undertakes a project for an owner and
includes an owner who undertakes all or part of a project by himself or by
more than one employer and shall be held to the role of the Builder in the Act.
"Building" means the definition contained within the Act.
"Building Staff" means any person employed by the City and working within
the Building Department, including but not limited to a building clerk, a
building inspector, a plans examiner, and the Chief Building Official.
"Business Day" means a day, and hours of the day, when the offices of the
City are open for the transaction of business with the public, and shall not
include weekends, holidays, or other days as determined by the City.
"Change of Use Permit" means a permit issued in accordance with Section
10 of the Act where no construction is proposed.
"Chief Building Official" means the person appointed by the City under
Subsection 3(2) of the Act.
"City" means the Corporation of the City of Brockville.
"Code" means the in-effect version of the Ontario Building Code Regulation
made under the Act, including all applicable amendments.
"Construction" means the definition contained within the Act.
"Conditional Permit" means a permit issued under an agreement in
accordance with Subsection 8(3) of the Act.
"Demolition" means the definition of contained within the Act.
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"Digital Signature" means cryptographically protected information in which
the veracity of the certificate details is certified by a recognized digital
signature certificate authority.
"E-Permitting System" means the software system for the electronic
management of permit applications, issuance of permits, and building permit
documents that has been implemented and deemed in use by the Chief
Building Official.
"Engineer" means a person who holds a license or temporary license under
the Professional Engineers Act.
"Minister" means the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
"Occupancy Permit" means permission or authorization from the Chief
Building Official issued in accordance with Section 11 of the Act and Division C
of the Code authorizing occupancy of a building or part of it.
"Owner" means, in respect of the property in which the construction or
demolition will take place, the registered owner of the property, or a lessee or
mortgagee who is in possession of the property.
"Permit" means permission or authorization from the Chief Building Official
issued in accordance with Section 8 of the Act to perform any work or action
regulated by the Act and the Code, and "Building Permit" shall have the same
meaning.
"Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other
legal entity, and includes the heirs, executors, administrators or other legal
representatives of a person, as well as any owner, applicant, contractor, or
agent acting on behalf of such entities, as applicable under the Building Code
Act, 1992 and the Legislation Act, 2006.
"Property" means a registered parcel of land within the City.
"Public Way" means "public way" as defined in Ontario Regulation 213/91, as
amended;
"Seriously Commenced" means where the proposed construction involves
the construction of a foundation, the footings shall be constructed. Where the
proposed construction does not include a foundation, the first inspection
relative to the project scope of work has been deemed complete or
substantially complete.
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"Substantially Discontinued" means the construction has been discontinued
such that more than one year has elapsed since the last inspection has been
deemed complete or substantially complete.
"Substantially Suspended" means the construction has been suspended
such that more than one year has elapsed since the last inspection has been
deemed complete or substantially complete.
"Zoning By-law" means the in-effect version of the Zoning By-law of the
Municipality and any amendments.
3. Permit Applications
3.1. Methods for Submitting an Application
3.1.1. Permit applications, and the associated documents and forms,
shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official by one or more of
the following methods:
1)
Digital submission by upload to the E-Permitting System.
2)
Digital submission by e-mail to the Building Clerk at
[email protected].
3)
Subject to Subsection 3.2.3. of this By-Law, hard copy
submission hand delivered or mailed to the attention of
the Building Department at 1 King Street West,
Brockville, ON K6V 7A5.
3.1.2. The Chief Building Official may refuse a digital submission if, after
consultation with the City's IT Manager, the digital safety and
security of the City may be compromised by the submission.
3.1.3. The Chief Building Official may require that hard copy applications
be accompanied by the same submission in digital format that
meets the standards for digital submission and digital documents
as specified by this By-Law.
3.2. Separate Permit Applications
3.2.1. Where parts of the construction or demolition proposed in an
application are to take place in separate phases, stages, or time
frames, the Chief Building Official may require the Applicant to
submit separate applications for each phase, stage, or time frame
of the proposed project.
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3.2.2. Where the construction or demolition proposed in an application
contains multiple freehold units or multiple civic addresses for one
building, the Chief Building Official may require the Applicant to
submit separate applications for each freehold unit or civic
address.
3.3. Documents and Forms Required for Permit Applications
3.3.1. Building Permits
1) Where an application is made for a Building Permit under
Section 8 of the Act, the applicant shall submit to the Chief
Building Official all of the following:
a. Form A, Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish, and other required forms as set out in
Schedule 1 of this By-law.
b. Complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Sentence 1.3.1.3.(5), Division
C of the Building Code, Applicable Law, and as prescribed
in Schedule 2.1, and Schedule 2.2, of this By-law.
c. Payment of the required fees as calculated in accordance
with Schedule 3 of this By-law.
3.3.2. Demolition Permits
1) Where an application is made for a Demolition Permit under
Section 8 of the Act, the applicant shall submit to the Chief
Building Official all of the following:
a. Form A, Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish, and other required forms as set out in
Schedule 1 of this By-law.
b. Complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Sentence 1.3.1.1.(3) and
Sentence 1.3.1.3.(5), Division C of the Building Code,
Applicable Law, and as prescribed in Schedule 2.1, and
Schedule 2.2, of this By-law.
c. Confirmation that:
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i.
arrangements have been made with the proper
authorities for the safe and complete
disconnection of all existing water, sewer, gas,
electric, telephone and other utilities, and that the
work has been completed,
ii.
the owner will comply with the City's Property
Standards By-law at the completion of demolition,
iii.
no heritage restrictions exist,
iv.
there are no Demolition Control By-law
restrictions, and
d. Payment of the required fees as calculated in accordance
with Schedule 3 of this By-law.
3.3.3. Conditional Permits
1) Where an application is made for a Conditional Permit under
Section 8 of the Act, the applicant shall submit to the Chief
Building Official all of the following:
a. Form A, Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
and other required forms as set out in Schedule 1 of this
By-law.
b. Complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Sentence 1.3.1.3.(5), Division
C of the Building Code, Applicable Law, and as prescribed
in Schedule 2.1, and Schedule 2.2, of this By-law.
c. A written statement regarding:
i.
the reasons why the applicant believes that
unreasonable delays in construction would occur if
a conditional permit is not granted,
ii.
the necessary approvals which must be obtained
in respect of the proposed building and the time
in which such approvals will be obtained, and
iii.
the date on which complete plans, specifications
and documentation of the building will be filed
with the Chief Building Official.
d. A signed Conditional Permit Agreement as drafted by the
Corporation.
e. Payment of the required fees for the full permit as
calculated in accordance with Schedule 3 of this By-law.
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f. Payment of the required conditional permit fees as
calculated in accordance with Schedule 3 of this By-law.
3.3.4. Sewage System Permits
1) Where an application is made for a Sewage System Permit
under Section 8 of the Act, the applicant shall submit to the
Chief Building Official all of the following:
a. Form A, Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
and other required forms as set out in Schedule 1 of this
By-law.
b. Complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Sentence 1.3.1.3.(5), Division
C of the Building Code, Applicable Law, and as prescribed
in Schedule 2.1, and Schedule 2.2, of this By-law.
c. A site evaluation which shall include all of the following
items, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building
Official:
i.
the date of the evaluation was done,
ii.
the name, address, telephone number and
signature of the person who prepared the
evaluation, and
iii.
a scaled map of the site showing:
- the legal description, lot size, property
dimensions, existing rights-of-way, easements or
municipal/utility corridors,
- the location of items listed in Column 1 of Tables
8.2.1.6.A, 8.2.1.6.B and 8.2.1.6.C of the Building
Code,
- the location of the proposed sewage system,
- the location of any unsuitable, disturbed or
compacted areas,
- proposed access routes for system maintenance,
- depth to bedrock and zones of soil saturation,
- soil properties, including soil permeability, and
- soil conditions, including the potential for flooding
3.3.5.
Partial Occupancy Permits
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1) Where an application is made for a Partial Occupancy Permit
under Section 11 of the Act, the applicant shall submit to the
Chief Building Official all of the following:
a. Form B, Partial Occupancy Permit Application as set out
in Schedule 1 of this By-law.
b. Complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Sentence 1.3.1.3.(5), Division
C of the Building Code, Applicable Law, and as prescribed
in Schedule 2.1, and Schedule 2.2, of this By-law.
c. A written statement indicating the expected occupancy
date(s) and the portion(s) of the building to be occupied.
d. Written confirmation that all necessary permit(s) and
approvals from other municipal departments and/or
outside agencies having jurisdiction have been obtained.
e. Payment of the required fees as calculated in accordance
with Schedule 3 of this By-law.
3.3.6.
Alternative Solutions
1) 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, contains
an alternative solution for which approval in accordance with
Part 2, Section 2.1., Division C of the Building Code is required,
the application shall include documentation in accordance with
Part 2, Article 2.1.1.1., Division C of the Building Code.
2) Such information shall be accompanied with Form A.8.1,
Alternative Solution Application, and Form A.8.2, Alternative
Solution Authorization Form as prescribed by the Chief Building
Official.
3) Payment of the required fees as calculated in accordance with
Schedule 3 of this By-law.
3.3.7. Where the scope of the project includes, or may include,
disturbance of any designated substance regulated by the
Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, C1, or
amendments thereof, and require Building Staff to be on-site prior
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to the completion of the project, the Chief Building Official may
require one of the following documents to be provided prior to any
site visits or inspections being conducted. For clarity, this
generally applies to any renovation or demolition of buildings that
existed prior to 1990:
1) Prior to construction commencing, a designated substance
report from a suitably qualified agency confirming that
designated substances are not present, or
2) After construction commences, an air quality report from a
suitably qualified agency confirming that there are no
designated substances present that could pose a health or
safety risk to Building Staff.
3.3.8. Notwithstanding, the Chief Building Official may require any other
plans, documents, or information, and may prescribe any other
form that he/she deems necessary in determining whether the
proposed project will comply with the Act or the Code.
3.3.9. Forms prescribed by this By-Law shall be made available to the
public by Building Staff, either in the City office, on the City's
website, or within the E-Permitting System.
3.4. Document Standards and Formats
3.4.1. All wording, linework, details, notes, dimensions, and other
information contained on or within a document shall be legible and
clear when printed to scale. Drawings to be minimum size of 8.5"
x 11.0" and shall be complete, fully dimensioned and to scale.
3.4.2. All wording contained on or within a document shall be in English.
3.4.3. Digital documents shall be separated into individual files for each
document type, such as plans, application form, and Schedule 1,
and each file shall be named and labelled accordingly to describe
its contents.
3.4.4. Individual digital documents shall be provided in a Portable
Document Format (PDF). Plans, specifications, documents and
other information are to be legible when printed to scale.
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3.4.5. The Chief Building Official may require digital documents to be
provided by an Applicant with optical character recognition (OCR)
and saved in a searchable format for Building Staff review.
3.4.6. Where a document is a scanned copy or photographed copy, the
document shall be formatted to be centered, aligned, and cropped
to only display relevant information.
3.4.7. Hard copy documents or drawings shall be provided on paper
stock, shall have a document size not less than 8.5"x11" and not
exceeding 11"x17", any hard copy documents or drawings
exceeding this size may be accepted only where the documents is
accompanied by a submission of the same document in digital
format that meets the standards for digital documents specified
by this By-Law.
3.4.8. Where a form, document, or plan is required by this By-Law to be
signed by a person, in the case of a digital document, the
signature shall be a digital signature, and in the case of a hard
copy document, the signature shall be the original wet ink
signature.
3.4.9. A document or plan that forms part of the design of a building
submitted to the Chief Building Official shall, in the case of an
Architect or Engineer who takes responsibility for the design, be
stamped with the seal of the Architect or Engineer and signed by
that person, and in the case of any other person required to be a
registered designer in accordance with Division C, Section 3.2. of
the Code, contain the information prescribed by Division C,
Clauses 3.2.4.7.(1)(e) and 3.2.5.6.(1)(d) of the Code and be
signed by that person.
3.4.10. A document or plan that specifies options or optional work shall
clearly identify which option is being proposed in the application.
3.4.11. All documents submitted to the Chief Building Official shall include
on the document a date, such as a date of issuance or date of
revision.
3.4.12. A document submitted to the Chief Building Official shall only
contain the information that is relevant to the proposed
construction or demolition in the application, and any information
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that is not relevant shall be clearly identified on the document as
such, or removed from the document.
3.4.13. Any document submitted to the Chief Building Official that is not
required by this By-Law to be submitted with an application, and
that has been deemed by the Chief Building Official as not
relevant in the review of the application, shall be deemed to not
form part of the application or the permit issuance.
4. Application Completeness and Review
4.1. Payment of Fees and Deposits
4.1.1. An application shall be accompanied by the full payment of permit
fees prescribed by Schedule 3 of this By-Law, calculated on the
date the application is made.
4.1.2. No permit shall be issued until the total fees have been paid.
4.2. Complete Application
4.2.1. The Chief Building Official shall determine the plans,
specifications, documents and other information required to be
submitted with an application in order to deem it complete
according to Sentence 1.3.1.3.(5), Division C of the Building Code
having regard for:
1) The scope of the proposed work,
2) The requirements of the Building Code, the Act and other
Applicable Law, and
3) The requirements of this Section and Schedule 2.1, and
Schedule 2.2, of this By-law.
4.2.2. For the purposes of Division C, Clause 1.3.1.3.(5)(c) of the Code
the minimum required fields on the application form and
schedules shall be the highlighted fields in "Appendix A - Required
Application Fields" and "Appendix B - Required Schedule 1 Fields".
4.2.3. Where an application has been deemed complete, and the Chief
Building Official has provided notice to the Applicant of any reason
that a permit cannot be issued, including but not limited to a
request for further documents, plans, or other information, or that
part of the design does not appear to comply with the Act, the
Code, or an Applicable Law, the notice shall be deemed as refusal
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to issue a permit in accordance with Division C, Clause
1.3.1.3.(1)(b) of the Code.
4.3. Incomplete Application
4.3.1. An application that is not deemed a complete application, shall be
deemed an incomplete application.
4.3.2. Where an Applicant is notified that an application is incomplete,
the notice shall be deemed as a refusal to issue a permit in
accordance with Division C, Clause 1.3.1.3.(1)(b) of the Code.
4.4. Time Periods for Applications
4.4.1. Where a notice of refusal to issue a permit in accordance with
Subsections 4.2.3. and 4.5.2. of this By-Law has been provided to
an Applicant, the time periods prescribed by the Code do not
recommence unless the Applicant submits a new application.
4.5. Cancelled Applications
4.5.1. If an incomplete application remains in an incomplete state for
longer than the time period prescribed in Table 4.5. in this By-
Law, from the date the application is made, the application may
be cancelled by the Chief Building Official.
4.5.2. Where a complete application has been submitted, notice of
refusal to issue permit in accordance with Division C, Clause
1.3.1.3.(1)(b) of the Code has been provided to the Applicant,
and all reasons for refusal have not been appropriately addressed
by the Applicant that would otherwise allow the Chief Building
Official to issue a permit, the application may be cancelled if the
time period prescribed in Table 4.5. in this By-Law has lapsed by
the Chief Building Official from the date the notice of refusal was
provided.
Table 4.5. - Time Period for Cancellation of Application
Column 1
Column 2
Building Type
Time Period for
Cancellation of
Application.
Houses, buildings accessory
to a house, tents, signs
20 business days
Part 9 buildings other than
described above
30 business days
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Part 3 buildings and
retirement homes
40 business days
Post disaster buildings, high
buildings, and buildings
with an interconnected floor
space
60 business days
4.5.3. Prior to cancelling an application, the Chief Building Official shall
serve notice to the Applicant, either by personal service, or by
mail or email service to the address or email declared on the
application form, that the Application will be cancelled.
4.5.4. Where notice is served by mail or email service, the Applicant
shall be conclusively deemed for all purposes to have been
served.
4.5.5. An Applicant may, within five (5) business days from the date of
service of a notice of application cancellation, request in writing
that the Chief Building Official defer the cancellation by stating
reasons why the application should not be cancelled.
4.5.6. The Chief Building Official, having regard to any changes to the
Act, the Code, or an Applicable Law, may defer the cancellation
for a time period of no longer than ten (10) business days from
the date the deferral is granted by the Chief Building Official.
4.5.7. An Applicant may, by written notice to the Chief Building Official,
request cancellation of the application at any time.
4.5.8. An Owner who has authorized an Applicant to apply for a permit
for their property may, by written notice to the Chief Building
Official, withdraw his or her authorization of the application at any
time. Upon receipt of a notice by the Owner that they have
withdrawn their permission to allow the applicant to apply for a
building permit the Chief Building Official shall cancel the
application.
4.6. Third Party Review
4.6.1. Where an Applicant or designer proposes an alternative solution,
or the use of innovative materials, systems or building designs
that are not approved through a ruling by the Minister, the Chief
Building Official may utilize third party review by a person having
knowledge and experience with respect to the proposal.
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4.6.2. Prior to engaging a third party to conduct a review, the Chief
Building Official shall provide formal notice to the applicant or
designer of their intent to do so in writing.
4.6.3. Fees associated with a third-party review shall be paid by the
Applicant in accordance with Schedule 3 of this By-Law.
4.7. Refunds
4.7.1. In the case of abandonment of all or a portion of the work or the
non commencement of any project, the Chief Building Official shall
determine the amount of refund of permit fees, if any, that may
be returned to the permit holder, in accordance with Subsection
4.7.2. hereof.
4.7.2. The fees that may be refunded shall be a percentage of the fees
payable under this by-law, as follows:
1) eighty per cent if application is filed and no processing or
review functions have been performed,
2) sixty per cent if administrative, zoning or plans examination
functions have been performed,
3) forty-five per cent if administrative, zoning and plans
examination functions have been performed,
4) thirty-five per cent if the permit has been issued and no field
inspections have been performed subsequent to permit
issuance,
5) five per cent shall additionally be deducted for each field
inspection that has been performed after the permit has been
issued.
4.7.3. There shall be no refund of permit fees where:
1) Work has commenced and is abandoned thereafter.
2) Any third-party review fees incurred related to a project and
administrative fees are not applicable for refund.
3) More than six (6) months has elapsed from the date of permit
issuance.
4) A permit has been revoked, except where:
a) no work has commenced and the applicant requests
cancellation no more than six (6) months after the permit
has been issued, or
b) the permit has been issued in error.
5)
The total calculated refund amount is less than $100.00.
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4.8. Fee Schedule Indexing
4.8.1. The Building Permit Fees Schedule referred to Subsection in 4.1.1.
shall be adjusted annually, without amendment to this by-law, on
January 1st of each year, by an amount that reflects the Ontario
Consumer Price Index for the period November/November.
5. Permit Issuance, Transfer, and Document Retention
5.1. Permit Issuance
5.1.1. All permits shall be issued through the E-Permitting System to the
Applicant, the Owner, and if known at the time of the application,
the Builder.
5.1.2. Every person to whom a permit has been issued shall be
responsible for downloading from the E-Permitting System the
permit and all documents that form the permit and shall retain a
copy on the site of the construction.
5.1.3. Only the documents that have been certified by the Chief Building
Official or Building Staff shall be deemed as the documents that
form the permit.
5.2. Transfer of Permit
5.2.1. A permit may be transferred to another person after the permit
has been issued by submitting the following information and
documents to the Chief Building Official:
1)
A letter signed by the original permit Applicant requesting
that the permit be transferred to a new Applicant, and the
letter shall indicate the name of the new Applicant;
2)
Form D, Transfer of Permit Application shall be submitted;
3)
Proof of ownership, such as land transfer documents, where
the property has changed ownership. Where the property has
not changed ownership and the Owner is not the applicant, an
authorization from the Property Owner permitting the new
applicant to continue with the application;
4)
A letter or revised commitment to general review form from
the Architect and or Engineer involved in the project to
confirm continuation of general review where required.
5)
Written consent from the design professional authorizing the
new owner/applicant to use their drawings for
construction/permit issuance.
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6)
Payment of the permit transfer fee as identified in Schedule 3
of this By-Law.
5.2.2. When a permit is transferred, a new file shall be created, a new
permit issued, including a new permit number, and the original
permit file closed. Both the new and original files shall contain a
reference to the other file.
5.2.3. A transfer of a permit does not constitute a reason for refunding
of fees previously paid by the original permit Applicant.
5.2.4. The transfer of a permit does not absolve the new permit holder
from compliance with the Act or the Code or correction of any
deficiencies related to the project prior to their ownership
5.3. Material Changes
5.3.1. Where there is material or system change during construction
and/or to the plans, specifications, documents or other
information on the basis of which a permit was issued, the owner
or authorized agent is required under Section 8(12) of the Act to
notify the Chief Building Official and shall submit the following:
1) Form C, Plan Resubmission Application,
2) Revised plans and specifications illustrating the changes,
including all supporting documentation as may be requested by
the Chief Building Official, and
3) Payment of the required fees as calculated in accordance with
Schedule 3 of this By-law. In the event the area of work is
reduced, there shall be no refund.
5.4. Revoking of Permits
5.4.1. Permits may be revoked by the Chief Building Official in
accordance with Section 8(10) of the Act.
5.4.2. In the event a Permit is revoked, refund fees shall be applicable
as per Subsection 4.7., except if a permit is revoked due to being
issued on false information provided by the Applicant, in such
event, no refund shall be issued.
5.5. Permit Renewals
5.5.1. Conditions for Renewal
1) Permits are considered valid for one calendar year from the
date of issuance.
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2) Permits where the proposed construction has not been
Seriously Commenced, has been Substantially Discontinued or
Substantially Suspended, may be renewed with the approval of
the Chief Building Official.
3) Permits may be renewed by the original applicant or owner for
periods not exceeding one year per renewal. The renewal date
shall coincide with the original date of Permit issuance.
4) Where the Applicant initiates the renewal of the Permit, they
shall make the request in writing, including providing a
projected timeline for completion of the project.
5) Where a Permit is renewed and there have been changes to the
Code or Act since the original date of Permit issuance, the Code
or Act in effect at the time of issuance shall prevail, subject to
any transitional rules within the Act or Code.
6) Where a Permit is renewed, all components of this By-Law shall
be applicable to the renewed Permit, except for Sections 3 and
4.
5.5.2. Renewal Fees
1) Permit renewal fees shall be in accordance with the Fees
prescribed by Schedule 3 of this By-Law.
2) Where the applicant does not initiate the renewal of the Permit
prior to its expiry and the Permit is required to remain valid
due to incomplete construction, the renewal fees may be
increased by an additional 25%.
3) The Chief Building Official may, with regard to staff
involvement for the completion of a project, reduce or waive
renewal fees at their discretion.
5.6. Document Retention
5.6.1. Except as required in this By-Law, documents related to
applications and permits shall be retained in accordance with the
records management and document retention by-laws and policies
enacted by the City.
5.6.2. All hard copy documents shall be scanned and converted to digital
documents to be retained by the City, the hard copy documents
shall be destroyed thereafter, and the digital version of the
documents shall be deemed to be the original for all purposes.
5.6.3. All permits that have been issued by the Chief Building Official,
and all documents that form the permit, shall be retained by the
City permanently in digital format.
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5.6.4. Where an application has been cancelled, and where no permit
has been issued, documents and forms submitted with the
application shall not be retained by the City, digital documents
shall be deleted, and any hard copy documents that have not
already been destroyed by the City shall be returned to the
Applicant by mail.
6. Inspections
6.1. Prescribed and Additional Inspection Notices
6.1.1. All prescribed inspection notices listed in Division C, Article
1.3.5.1. of the Code shall be required, with respect to the type of
construction proposed in the permit.
6.1.2. The Chief Building Official may require any of the additional
inspection notices listed in Division C, Article 1.3.5.2. of the Code,
where the Chief Building Official has communicated to a person to
whom a permit has been issued, that the additional inspection
notice is required.
6.1.3. The required prescribed and additional inspection notices that
relate to the type of construction proposed in the permit shall be
noted on the permit.
6.1.4. Notwithstanding Subsection 6.1.3. of this By-Law, prescribed
inspection notices noted on the permit shall be deemed for
convenience only, and it shall be the responsibility of the person
to whom the permit has been issued to ensure that all inspection
notices that relate to the construction are provided as required by
the Act and the Code.
6.2. Request for Inspection
6.2.1. The person to whom the permit has been issued shall provide
notice to the Chief Building Official for each required prescribed
and additional inspection notice by one of the following methods:
1)
E-Permitting System inspection request process established
by the Chief Building Official;
2)
Phone call or voicemail to the Building Clerk at (613) -8772
Ext. 4555; or
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3)
Email to the Building Clerk at [email protected].
6.2.2. Every inspection notice shall contain the following information:
1)
The name of the prescribed or additional inspection notice
and stage of construction that the inspection relates to;
2)
The permit number that relates to the project; and,
3)
The civic address that relates to the project.
6.2.3. A notice or request for inspection that does not meet the criteria
of Subsections 6.2.1. or 6.2.2. of this By-Law shall be deemed
invalid.
6.2.4. Where an inspector has deemed that a stage of construction does
not meet the criteria for the prescribed or additional inspection
notice, as it is described in Division C, Articles 1.3.5.1. and
1.3.5.2. of the Code, the permit holder shall provide a new notice
for inspection when the criteria for that stage of construction has
been met, and shall not cover any portion that will require
inspection for that stage of construction.
6.3. Inspection Policy
6.3.1. Matters related to inspections, including but not limited to
requirements for notice, readiness, condition of the construction
site, access for inspector, and results of the inspection, shall
comply with the Inspection Policy that has been established by the
Chief Building Official.
7. Construction Site Fencing and Signage
7.1. General Requirements
7.1.1. The Permit Holder shall, prior to the commencement of any
Construction or Demolition or placement of any materials or
equipment at the Construction Site, erect or cause to be erected
and maintain a fence enclosing the Construction Site in
accordance with this section for the purpose of protecting the
public by preventing unauthorized entry to the Construction Site.
7.2. Fencing Exceptions
7.2.1. The Chief Building Official may grant an exemption from any of
the requirements in this section if the Chief Building Official is
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satisfied that conditions at the Construction Site would not
present an unreasonable hazard to the public after considering:
1) the proximity of the Construction Site to occupied dwellings;
2) the proximity of the Construction Site to places frequented by
the public, including but not limited to Public Ways, streets,
parks, schools, businesses, and workplaces;
3) the effectiveness of any existing fencing at or near the
Construction Site;
4) any security measures or proposed security measures to deter
entry to the Construction Site, or entry to the structure where
Work is occurring;
5) the gravity of the hazard presented by the Work occurring and
the materials used at the Construction Site;
6) the expected duration of the hazard;
7) the feasibility of and likely effectiveness of fencing the
Construction Site; and
8) any other public safety considerations.
7.2.2. The Chief Building Official may revoke an exemption granted
under subsection (1) by giving written notice of the revocation by
personal service or registered mail to the Permit Holder where:
1) Work on a Construction Site is substantially suspended or
abandoned; or
2) Where any of the considerations enumerated in subsection (1)
have changed, or where the Permit Holder has not
implemented any proposed security measures to deter entry to
the Construction Site.
7.3. Fence Construction
7.3.1. Every fence shall be erected in accordance with the following:
1) be located between the Construction Site and the Public Way or
the open sides of the Construction Site to fully enclose the
Construction Site;
2) have an unobstructed fence height above grade when
measured from outside the enclosure of at least:
a. 1.8 m high for the Construction or Demolition of any type
of Building that is located 3.0 m or less from a Public
Way, or
b. 1.2 m high for the Construction or Demolition of a
residential Building of no more than 3 storeys that is
located more than 3.0 m from an adjacent Public Way;
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3) where Ontario Regulation 213/91 requires that a covered way
be Constructed over the part of the Public Way that is adjacent
to a Construction Site, the covered way may be constructed in
addition to, or as part of, the fencing required by this section,
provided that it is constructed in accordance with the
requirements of sections 64 and 65 of Ontario Regulation
213/91, as amended.
4) fencing is deemed to comply with this section, if it is
constructed in accordance with the following:
a. the fence material shall be not less than:
i. 12.5 mm thick exterior grade plywood or wafer board or
oriented strand board (OSB) fence, that is close-boarded,
ii. Poly-Vinyl-Chloride (PVC) plastic mesh safety-fence type
supported top and bottom,
iii. galvanized chain link Construction of 38 mm mesh,
iv. prefabricated modular fencing of welded metal frame
with wire mesh infill, or
v. a combination of the above materials if it can achieve an
equivalent performance level
b. the surface facing the exterior side of the enclosed area shall
be smooth so as to deter climbing;
c. openings through and under any part of the fence shall be of a
size so as to prevent the passage of a spherical object having a
diameter of 100 mm;
d. the fence shall be erected with adequate supports; and
e. Maintained in a sturdy, upright condition such that the
effective height of the protection is not reduced.
5) Fencing shall be Constructed and maintained so that access to
the Construction Site for firefighting and fire protection
equipment is not restricted.
6) Every access opening in a fence shall be equipped with a gate that
shall be:
a. constructed of materials equivalent to the performance of
the fence,
b. identified clearly as the point of access into or exit from the
Construction Site, and
c. securely closed and locked when the Construction Site is
unattended.
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7.4. Signage
7.4.1. Signage shall conform to the City's sign by-law for Temporary
Construction Project Signs and Temporary Project Announcement
Signs.
7.4.2. Signage shall be provided on the outside of the fencing to indicate
the address of the Construction Site for fire department
information and provide key emergency contact information.
8. Delegation of Authority
8.1. Appointment of Chief Building Official and Inspectors
8.1.1. Each person appointed by by-law as a Chief Building Official or
Inspectors to Enforce the Building Code Act and Regulations in
The City of Brockville, shall be governed by the Code of Conduct
as set out in Schedule 4 of this By-law and the City of Brockville's
Standards terms of employment.
8.2. Conditional Permit Agreements
8.2.1. The Chief Building Official is hereby delegated the power to enter
into and execute on behalf of the City agreements described in
Clause 8(3)(c) of the Act.
8.3. Emergency Appointment Provisions
8.3.1. Upon receiving notice of a declared state of emergency, the City
Manager may authorize the Chief Building Official to appoint
inspectors under Section 3 of the Act, including the function of
revoking such appointments, subject to the following conditions:
1) The City Manager has determined the state of emergency has
overwhelmed the Building Department's resources;
2) Prior to appointment, each inspector shall have the qualifications
set out in the Code, as it relates to the position and the duties
they will perform; and
3) Any appointments made may be revoked at any time by the City
Manager or the Chief Building Official, and all appointments shall
be revoked when the state of emergency is no longer in effect.
8.4. Delegation to Building Staff
8.4.1. Where notice is required by this By-Law by the Chief Building
Official, with respect only to Applications, Permits, and Fees, the
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Chief Building Official may delegate the ability to provide or serve
the notice to any Building Staff as they see fit.
9. Official Complaints
9.1. Complaint Process
9.1.1. Complaints related to Building Code matters and enforcement,
except for matters related to the Building Official Code of Conduct,
shall be submitted to Building Staff by either email, written
submission, or through the City's website complaint form, and
shall contain the civic address of the alleged contravention, the
complainant's name, phone number and email address, and
sufficient information to describe the alleged contravention.
9.1.2. Complaints that do not contain all the information from Subsection
9.1.1. may be deemed by the Chief Building Official to not be valid
complaints and not investigated.
9.1.3. Complaints related to refusal to issue a Permit in accordance with
Division C of the Code may be deemed by the Chief Building
Official to not be valid complaints and not investigated.
9.1.4. Complaints related to the Building Official Code of Conduct shall
be submitted in accordance with the procedures described in that
document which is attached as Schedule 4 to this By-Law.
10. Severability
If a court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or part of a section
this By-law to be invalid such section or part of a section shall not be construed as
having persuaded or influenced Council to pass the remainder of this By-law and it
is hereby declared that the remainder of this By-law shall be valid and shall
remain in force.
11. Enforcement and Penalties
11.1.
Offences
11.1.1. Any person who contravenes any provisions of this By-Law is
guilty of an offence as provided for in section 36 of the Act.
11.2.
Collection
11.2.1. In addition to any penalties imposed through prosecution of an
offence pursuant to this By-Law, the City is entitled to use all legal
means at its disposal to collect the fees applicable pursuant to this
By-Law and to recover its costs if remedial action is taken. Any
and all collection methods lawfully applicable may be relied upon,
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including placement of unpaid fees on the tax collector's roll for
property in question.
12. List of Schedules
The following schedules, attached hereto, shall form part of this By-law:
Schedule 1
List of Applicable Forms required for Permit
Schedule 2.1
Documents and Drawings required for Permit Application
Schedule 2.2
Information Required on Drawings
Schedule 3
Building Permit Fees Classes
Schedule 4
Code of Conduct of Building Officials
Schedule 5
Short Form Wording
13. Repeal
By-laws No. 066-2005, 063-2009 and 042-2022 as amended are hereby repealed
in their entirety upon the passing of this By-law.
14. Enactment
This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passing.
Approved by Council on the 10th day of June 2025.
Deemed passed on the 13th day of June 2025.
_____________________________
_____________________________
Mayor
City Clerk
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APPENDIX A - REQUIRED APPLICATION FIELDS
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APPENDIX B - REQUIRED DESIGNER INFORMATION FIELDS
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Schedule 1 to By-Law No. 053-2025
List of Applicable Forms required for Permit
Forms are required by the Chief Building Official but not attached to this By-Law. As such, they may be
amended to reflect changes to Provincial Legislation, Municipal By-Laws, etc. Forms are available at the
Building Department, or online at www.brockville.com
Form
Title
A
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
A.1
Designer Information
A.2
Sewage System Installer Information
A.3
Commitment to General Review by Architect and Engineers
A.4.1
Licensed Contractors - Plumbing Information Form
A.4.2
Licensed Contractors - HVAC Design Information Sheet (Renovations)
A.4.3
New House Information Form
A.5.1
Energy Efficiency Design Summary: Prescriptive Method
A.5.2
Energy Efficiency Design Summary: Performance & Other Acceptable Compliance Methods
A.6
Residential Mechanical Ventilation and HVAC Design Summary
A7.1
Demolition Permit Application Checklist
A 7.2
Demolition and Moving Utility Authorization Form
A.8.1
Alternative Solution Application
A.8.2
Alternative Solution Authorization Form
A.9
Application Information for Photo Voltaic System
A.10
Solid Fuel Burning Space Heating Appliance Information Form
A.11
Location Dependent Requirement Declaration Summary
A.12
Agent of Record Letter
B
Partial Occupancy Permit Application
C
Plan Resubmission Application
D
Transfer of Permit Application
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Schedule 2.1 to By-Law No. 53-2025
DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS REQUIRED FOR PERMIT
APPLICATION
Class of Permit: New Construction and Additions, Residential Part 9
Buildings
Project Examples
Documents Required
Drawings Required
Class
Row
Number
- Detached
House
- Semi-detached
House
- Row House
- Duplex
- Double Duplex
- Triplex
- Fourplex
- Multi-unit
dwelling (under
600 m2)
- Form A - Application
for a Permit to
Construct or
Demolish
- Form A.1 - Designer
Information Form
- Form A.2 - Sewage
System Installer
Information (if on
sewage system)
- Form A.4 - Licensed
Contractors (if not
providing plumbing
and HVAC drawings)
- Form A.5 - Energy
Efficiency Design
Summary
- Form A.6 -
Residential
Mechanical
Ventilation and HVAC
Design Summary
- Form A.12 - Agent
record letter (if
- Site Plan
- Phase 1 Grading
Plan
- Architectural
Drawings
- Structural
Drawings
- Engineered Wood
Products (Trusses,
Wood Joists)
1
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Project Examples
Documents Required
Drawings Required
Class
Row
Number
owner is not
applicant)
Class of Permit: Construction, Residential Part 9 Buildings
Project Examples
Documents Required
Drawings Required
Class
Row
Number
-
Alterations
-
Accessory
Buildings
-
Basement
renovations
-
Secondary
Suites
-
Repairs
-
Deck
-
Porch
-
Replacement
Porch
- From A - Application
for a Permit to
Construct or
Demolish
- Form A.1 - Designer
Information Form
- Form A.2 - Sewage
System Installer
Information (if on
sewage system)
- Form A.4 - Licensed
Contractors (if not
providing plumbing
and HVAC drawings)
- Form A.12 - Agent
record letter (if
owner is not
applicant
- Site Plan
- Architectural
Drawings
- Structural
Drawings
- Engineered Wood
Products (Trusses,
Wood Joists)
2
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Class of Permit: New Construction or Non-Residential and Other
Residential not provided for in Row 1 or 2
Project Examples
Documents Required
Drawings Required
Class
Row
Number
-
New Buildings
-
Additions
- Form A - Application
for a Permit to
Construct or
Demolish
- Form A.1 - Designer
Information (Applies
to Part 9 Small
Buildings)
- Form A.2 - Sewage
System Installer
Information (if on
sewage system)
- Form A.3 -
Commitment to
General Review by
Architect and
Engineers (Applies to
Part 3 Buildings)
- Form A.12 - Agent
record letter (if
owner is not
applicant)
- Ontario Building
Code Data Matrix
(Part 9 or Part 3)
- SB-10 Energy
Efficiency Design
Summary
- Geotechnical Report
- Site Plan
- Civil Drawings
- Architectural
Drawings
- Structural
Drawings
- HVAC Drawings
- Plumbing Drawings
- Fire Protection
Drawings
- Electrical Drawings
3
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Class of Permit: Construction, Non-Residential and Other Residential
not provided for in Row 1 or 2
Project Examples
Documents Required
Drawings Required
Class
Row
Number
-
Alterations
-
Renovation
-
Repairs
-
Interior fit up
- Form A - Application
for a Permit to
Construct or
Demolish
- Form A.1 - Designer
Information (Applies
to Part 9 Small
Buildings)
- Form A.2 - Sewage
System Installer
Information (if on
sewage system)
- Form A.3 -
Commitment to
General Review by
Architect and
Engineers (Applies to
Part 3 Buildings)
- Form A.12 - Agent
record letter (if
owner is not
applicant)
- Ontario Building
Code Data Matrix
(Part 9 or Part 3 if
building is <5years
old, Part 11 where
building is >5 years
old)
- SB-10 Energy
Efficiency Design
Summary
- Geotechnical Report
- Site Plan
- Civil Drawings
- Architectural
Drawings
- Structural
Drawings
- HVAC Drawings
- Plumbing Drawings
- Fire Protection
Drawings
- Electrical Drawings
4
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Class of Permit: Construction, Designated Structures under Article
1.3.1.1 of Division A of the Ontario Building Code
Project Examples
Documents Required
Drawings Required
Class
Row
Number
-
Retaining wall
-
Pedestrian
Bridge
-
Crane runway
-
Exterior
storage tank
and
supporting
structure
-
Signs
-
Solar collector
-
Structure
supporting
wind turbine
generator
-
Dish antenna
-
Outdoor public
pool
-
Outdoor public
spa
- Permanent
solid nutrient
storage facility
- Form A - Application
for a Permit to
Construct or
Demolish
- Form A.9 -
Application
Information for PV
System (Solar
Collector)
- Form A.3 -
Commitment to
General Review by
Architect and
Engineers
- Form A.12 - Agent
record letter (if
owner is not
applicant)
- Geotechnical Report
- Site Plan
- Architectural
Drawings
- Structural
Drawings
- HVAC Drawings
- Plumbing Drawings
- Fire Protection
Drawings
- Electrical Drawings
5
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Class of Permit: Change of Use
Project Examples
Documents Required
Drawings Required
Class
Row
Number
-
When no
construction is
required
- Form A - Application
for a Permit to
Construct or
Demolish
- Form A.12 - Agent
record letter (if
owner is not
applicant)
- OBC Data Matrix
(Part 10)
- Site Plan
- Architectural
Drawings
- Details of wall,
ceiling, and roof
assemblies
identifying
required fire
resistance ratings
and load bearing
capacities
- Details of the
existing sewage
system (if any)
- HVAC Drawings:
showing current
and proposed fresh
air ventilation,
including
calculations
6
Class of Permit: Demolition
Project Examples
Documents Required
Drawings Required
Class
Row
Number
-
Demolition
- Form A - Application
for a Permit to
Construct or
Demolish
- Form A.3 -
Commitment to
General Review by
Architect and
Engineers (Only
where required per
OBC Div. C 1.2.2.3.)
- Site Plan
- Structural
Drawings
7
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Project Examples
Documents Required
Drawings Required
Class
Row
Number
- Form A.7.1. -
Demolition Permit
Application Checklist
- Form A.7.2. -
Demolition and
Moving Utility
Authorization Form
- Form A.12 - Agent
record letter (if
owner is not
applicant)
- Designated
Substance Survey (if
required)
- Method of
Demolition Report (if
required)
Class of Permit: Tents and Demountable Stages
Project Examples
Documents Required
Drawings Required
Class
Row
Number
-
Small Tents
(60 m2 to less
than 225 m2 in
aggregate
ground area)
-
Large Tents
(225 m2 or
larger in
aggregate
ground area)
- Form A - Application
for a Permit to
Construct or
Demolish
- Form A.3 -
Commitment to
General Review by
Architect and
Engineers (for Large
Tents &
Demountable
Stages)
- Site Plan
- Structural
Drawings (for
Large Tents and
Demountable
Stages)
- Flame spread
information for
tent fabrics
- Location and
number of
washroom facilities
8
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Project Examples
Documents Required
Drawings Required
Class
Row
Number
- Form A.12 - Agent
record letter (if
owner is not
applicant)
Notes:
- The Forms described in this Schedule are available from the Chief Building
Official.
- A description of the information required on drawings is contained in
Schedule 2.2 - Information Required on Drawings.
- The Chief Building Official may waive the requirements for any specified
documents or drawings where the scope of work, Application Law, or
Building Code requirements do not necessitate its submission.
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Schedule 2.2 to By-Law No. 53-2025
INFORMATION REQUIRED ON DRAWINGS REQUIRED FOR
PERMIT APPLICATION
Drawing
Type
Information Required
Class of Permit
Row Number (Schedule ##)
Site Plan
Legal description, survey property lines, property
dimensions, compass orientation, location and
name of adjacent roads, easements, and key
plan
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Outline of all existing and proposed buildings and
structures, building dimensions and their distance
to property lines
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Dimensions and location of parking and vehicle
access and fire routes, hydrants, and fire
department connection
1
2
3
4
6
Dimensions and location of barrier-free parking,
barrier free curb, ramps, path of travel to building
and building access, loading spaces, bicycle
spaces, and refuse area
1
2
3
4
6
Civil
Drawings
Signature and seal of Professional Engineer or
Ontario Land Surveyor
3
4
Property lines, easements, sidewalks, driveways,
building location, curb cuts, and retaining walls
3
4
Existing and proposed elevations within the site
and at property lines, centerline of the road(s),
adjacent properties, retaining wall elevation,
slopes of driveways, and drainage flow and
swales
3
4
Location of catch basins, above and below
ground utilities, and connections to services
3
4
Site servicing details, pipe materials, and parking
lot details
3
4
Cross section of front/rear yard, cross section of
side yard with 8% max slope, catch basin
location, rear yard drain detail, swale detail, sump
pump detail, grout/bentonite plug detail and
3
4
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Drawing
Type
Information Required
Class of Permit
Row Number (Schedule ##)
location, roof drainage, and back water valve
Architectural
Drawings
Ontario Building Code Data Matrix
3
4
5
6
Existing plans showing construction and room/space
identification of all floors in the area of proposed work
or occupancy, and key plan location of work
2
3
4
5
6
Plans of all floors including basements complete with
all rooms and room names
1
2
3
4
6
8
Roof plan showing slope, drainage, fire rating, and
construction details
1
2
3
4
6
Building elevations showing grade, floor and ceiling
heights, overall building height and mid point of sloped
roofs, exterior finish materials, window heights and
sizes, and spatial separation calculations
1
2
3
4
5
Residential construction details including proposed
wall section from footing to roof, specifications of all
wall, floor and roof assemblies and all building
materials and construction specifications, party wall
and fire separations, and life safety equipment
1
2
3
4
Stairs, guards and handrail dimensions and details,
window sizes and height above floor level, location and
fuel type of all fireplaces
1
2
3
4
Mezzanine plan showing construction, guardrails, and
egress
3
4
Location and details of barrier free entrances, barrier
free path of travel, and barrier free washrooms
3
4
6
Reflected ceiling plans, bulkhead details, and
horizontal service shaft details
3
4
Roof equipment screening, anchorage for window
washing, and roof access
3
4
Building cross sections showing grade, floor and ceiling
heights, horizontal, and vertical fire separations
1
2
3
4
6
Enlarged sections and detail plans of washrooms and
exit stairs
3
4
Wall sections, plan and section construction details
1
2
3
4
6
Exit stair enclosure, wall construction details, fire
separations and listed design numbers, and door
numbers referenced to a door schedule
3
4
6
Door and hardware schedule, door and frame details,
window schedule, and room finish schedule
3
4
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Drawing
Type
Information Required
Class of Permit
Row Number (Schedule ##)
Structural
Drawings
Foundation plans, floor and roof framing plans,
footing, column and beam schedules, structural
details, and material specifications
1
2
3
4
5
Design specifications, live and dead loading, wind and
snow loading, earthquake loading, and geotechnical
report design basis
3
4
5
Structural drawings sealed by a Professional Engineer
for all structural elements not within the scope of Part
9 of the Building Code
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
Roof and floor truss drawings sealed by a Professional
Engineer
1
2
3
4
5
HVAC
Drawings
Heating, ventilating and air conditioning plans,
service shafts, and equipment layout and
schedules
3
4
5
Fire damper locations, and kitchen exhaust
equipment
3
4
Structural design for support of equipment
3
4
Plumbing
Drawings
Plumbing and drainage plans, location of fixtures
and sizing of under and above ground storm,
sanitary and water service piping, and
appurtenances
3
4
5
Location of fire stopping, specifications of
plumbing, and fire stopping materials
3
4
Fire
Protection
Drawings
Fire hydrant locations, sprinkler and standpipe
distribution plans, hydraulic calculations and
schedules, sprinkler head layout, and fire hose cabinet
locations
1
2
3
4
Location and specification of emergency lighting, exit
signage emergency generators, fire alarm system
equipment, diagrams, and specifications
1
2
3
4
Location of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide
detectors
1
2
3
4
Electrical
Drawings
Electrical supply and distribution plans, location of
power and lighting outlets, equipment schedule, and
transformer location
1
2
3
4
5
Location and specification of emergency lighting,
emergency generators, and exit signage
1
2
3
4
5
Phase 1
Grading Plan
Signature and seal of Professional Engineer or Ontario
Land Surveyor
1
Where the property to be developed has an approved
Master Lot Grading and Drainage Plan, the Phase 1 and
Occupancy Inspection Phase lot grading and drainage
1
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Drawing
Type
Information Required
Class of Permit
Row Number (Schedule ##)
plans will be required to correspond with the
elevations, grades and design criteria illustrated on the
approved Master Lot Grading and Drainage Plan.
Geodetic bench mark information (location and
elevation), and North Arrow, street name, lot number
and civic address
1
Existing and proposed elevations of all lot corners
1
Proposed elevations of all breakpoints
1
Proposed elevations at all building corners
1
Proposed elevations at property line adjacent to all
building corners
1
Proposed minimum top of building foundation, and
proposed finish floor elevation of garage (if applicable)
1
Location of proposed driveway, decks, porches, patios,
retaining walls and privacy fences
1
Current site conditions of abutting properties (vacant,
developed, under construction)
1
Location of property line, front, side and rear setback
measurements, and lot dimensions
1
Location, direction, and grade of all proposed swales
1
Proposed swale elevations at beginning of swales and
outlet end of swales
1
Location and top of grate elevation of rear yard catch
basins (if applicable)
1
Location and dimensions of any drainage easements to
be maintained by the City of Brockville
1
Illustration of typical swale section showing proposed
width, minimum depth (minimum depth 150 mm) and
proposed side slope (minimum 4:1, maximum 3:1)
1
Illustration of typical grade elevation detail
1
Notes:
-
Where indicated by a column number, the information described is required to be included on the drawings for
the class of permit specified in SCHEDULE 2.1 DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS REQUIRED FOR PERMIT
APPLICATION.
-
Required information may be located or consolidated on other drawings rather than as specified in this matrix.
-
The Chief Building Official may waive the requirement for any required information specified in this Schedule
due to limited scope of work, Applicable Law or Building Code requirements.
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FEE SCHEDULE
Schedule 3 to By-Law No. 53-2025
Building Permit Fees Classes
Class of Permit
Permit Fees
Group A: Assembly Buildings
Finished (includes additions)
The greater of $1,272.00 or $2.90 per square foot
Shell (includes additions)
The greater of $1,272.00 or $2.25 per square foot
Alterations & Repairs
The greater of $651.00 or $0.83 per square foot
Group B: Institutional Buildings
Finished (includes additions)
The greater of $1,272.00 or $2.90 per square foot
Shell (includes additions)
The greater of $1,272.00 or $2.25 per square foot
Alterations & Repairs
The greater of $651.00 or $0.83 per square foot
Group C: Residential Buildings
Housing - single detached, semi-detached and row house
New (Per unit)
$3,400.00
Plus, charges per square foot exceeding 2000 square
feet (total living area excluding garage, carport, porches,
and decks)
$1.79
Additions
The greater of $860.00 or$1.79 per square foot
Alterations, Repairs & Finished Basements
The greater of $420.20 or $0.91 per square foot
Multi Residential- Apartment Buildings, Hotels & Motels
New (Per unit)
$2,632.30
Plus, charges per square foot per unit exceeding 1200
square feet.
$0.91
Additions
The greater of $651.00 or $0.83 per square foot
Alterations & Repairs
The greater of $420.20 or $0.91 per square foot
Group D: Business and Personal Services Buildings
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Class of Permit
Permit Fees
Finished (includes additions)
The greater of $1,272.00 or $2.00 per square foot
Shell (includes additions)
The greater of $1,272.00 or $1.40 per square foot
Alterations & Repairs
The greater of $651.00 or $0.83 per square foot
Group E: Mercantile Buildings
Finished (includes additions)
The greater of $1,272.00 or $1.70 per square foot
Shell (includes additions)
The greater of $1,272.00 or $1.10 per square foot
Alterations & Repairs
The greater of $651.00 or $0.83 per square foot
Group F: Industrial and Agricultural Buildings
*New industrial - Fees for new freestanding industrial structures on "Greenfield" sites are waived.
Finished (includes additions)
The greater of $1,672.00 or $1.35 per square foot for the
first 50,000 square feet and $0.68 per square foot above
50,000 square feet
Shell (includes additions)
The greater of $1,672.00 or $0.70 per square foot for the
first 50,000 square feet and $0.35 per square foot above
50,000 square feet
Alterations & Repairs
The greater of $651.00 or $0.83 per square foot
Other Permits
Residential Decks & Garages
Decks
The greater of $233.20 or $0.50 per square foot
Enclosed Porches
The greater of $233.20 or $0.50 per square foot
Detached Garages, Sheds & Accessory Building
The greater of $420.20 or $0.91 per square foot
Attached Garages
The greater of $860.00 or $1.79 per square foot
Non-Residential Accessory Buildings
Industrial, public, or commercial accessory buildings
The greater of $651.00 or $0.83 per square foot
Demolition Permits.
Residential
$360.00
Non-Residential
$1,000.00
Occupancy Permits
Occupancy Permit
$360.00
New Residential Occupancy Permit
$110.00
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Class of Permit
Permit Fees
Renewal of Permits
Renewal of Permit
Permit fee as calculated (Permit Class 1 to 12) or $500.00
whichever is less
Transfer of Permits
Transfer of Permit
$310.00
Change of Use/Conditional Permits
Change of Use Permit
$355.00
Conditional Permit agreement
25% of permit fee, minimum $360.00
Alternative Solutions
Per Hour
$120.00
Minimum (3 hours)
$360.00
Customer Service Fees
Inspection fee for work commenced without a permit for
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, New Residential
50% surcharge of permit fee, minimum $456.00, maximum
$5,500.00
Inspection fee for work commenced without a permit for
all other residential
$200.00
Re-inspection Fee where more than 2 inspections are
required for the same stage of construction
$250.80
Confirmation of outstanding work orders
$100.00
Change of Municipal Address
$399.00
Expedited Plan Review fee
$55 per hour
Last minute inspection request fee *Less than 2 days'
notice is given or a request is made on site while there
for another inspection.
$70.00
Occupancy permit after move-in
$165.00
AGCO Agency Letter fee (includes 1 inspection)
$360.00
Discharge of Order
$700.00
Archived Building Permit Record Search per hour (1
hour minimum)
$140.00
Limiting Distance Agreements
Per Agreement
$315.00
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Class of Permit
Permit Fees
Plus, Third-Party Costs
Plus, Third-Party Costs
Plus 25%
Plus 25%
Other Structures
Tiny Houses Constructed Off Site
$850.00
Designated Structures
$450.00
Wood Burning Appliances, Fire Alarm, Kitchen Exhaust,
Spray Booth, Dust Collector, Electromagnetic Lock,
Sprinkler System etc.
$300.00
Revisions to Permits
Base Fee
$155.00
Per Sq.Ft. of revised building area
$0.12
Signs
Signs
$150.00
Awning Permits
$150.00
Banner Permits
$150.00
Solar Panels
Residential
$320.00
Non-Residential
$640.00
Tents & Stages
**Tent installations for "Charitable Events" are exempt from fees
Tent Permit, up to 225 square meters in ground area
$157.30
Tent Permit, over 225 square meters in ground area
$438.90
Temporary Structures or Demountable Stages
$240.00
3rd party evaluation review fee:
Plus, Third-Party Costs
Third-Party Costs
Plus 25%
Plus 25%
Minimum Fee for Permit not Listed Elsewhere
$200.00
Plumbing, Mechanical, Solar & Fire Protection Permits
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Class of Permit
Permit Fees
Repair, alteration or addition single-family dwelling,
semi-detached dwelling, duplex dwelling, or row house
dwelling
$93.50
Commercial, repair, alteration, or addition
$168.30
Industrial repair, alteration, or addition
$201.30
Public repair, alteration, or addition of appliance
$168.30
Apartment buildings, repair, or alterations
$201.30
Commercial air conditioning (per unit)
$201.30
Industrial air conditioning (per unit)
$358.60
Water Services & Sewer Connections and
Replacements
$235.00
Hot water or steam heating in single family, semi-
detached duplex, or row house dwellings (per unit)
$299.20
Hot water or steam heating in public, commercial or
industrial buildings (per unit)
$299.20
Installation of backflow preventers & backwater valves
(per unit)
$140.00
Installation of water softeners, Residential (per unit)
$93.50
Installation of water softeners, Commercial, Industrial, or
Public Building (per unit)
$201.30
Sewage System Permits
Class 2 sewage system (greywater pit)
$847.00
Class 3 sewage system (cesspool)
$847.00
Class 4 sewage system (leaching bed) 4500 litres per
day or less
$938.30
Class 4A sewage system (leaching bed) greater than
4500 litres per day
$938.30
Class 5 sewage system (holding tank) 4500 litres per
day or less
$847.00
Class 5A sewage system (holding tank) greater than
4500 litres per day
$847.00
Additional Inspections and Changes of Installers
$242.00
Septic Tank Installation only
$359.70
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Class of Permit
Permit Fees
Septic System Replacement
$500.00
Performance review for building renovations or additions
$375.00
Performance review for adding a pool, shed or garage
$242.00
Minor variance or zoning bylaw amendment
$242.00
Minor variance or zoning bylaw amendment with
performance
$242.00
review
Subdivision or condominium applications
$242.00 per lot up to a max
$5,500.00 plus 13% HST
Severance or lot addition applications
$520.00 plus $198.00 per additional
Certificate of approval renewals
$72.60
Sewage System file searches
$121.00
The following explanatory notes are to be observed in the calculation of Permit fees:
1.
Where Permit fees are calculated based on square feet, the fee shall be based on the rate outlined in the fee schedule multiplied
by the Gross Floor Area for each major occupancy.
2.
In the case of interior finishes, alterations or renovations, area of proposed Work is the actual space receiving the Work, e.g.,
room, tenant suite etc.
3.
Where Demolition of partitions or alterations to existing ceilings are part of an alteration or renovation Permit, no additional
charge is applicable.
4.
Corridors, lobbies, washrooms, lounges, etc. are to be included and classified according to the major occupancy for the floor
area on which they are located.
5.
For multiple occupancy floor areas, the Permit fees for each of the applicable Permit classes may be used, except where an
occupancy category is less than 10% of the floor area.
6.
Plumbing and site service fees for new construction/additions are included within the permit fees for the construction of new
buildings.
7.
*Greenfield is defined as: "previously undeveloped land".
8.
**Charitable Event is defined as: "An event organized by a registered charitable or non-profit organization, where the primary
purpose is to raise funds or awareness for a charitable cause, and where no individual or for-profit entity benefits financially from
the proceeds."
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Schedule 4 to By-Law No. 53-2025
Code of Conduct for Building Officials
1.0 Introduction
The City of Brockville maintains this code of conduct in accordance with the
provisions of the Ontario Building Code Act. Building Officials undertake
building certification functions that ensure the quality, structural integrity
and safety of buildings. Building Officials are exposed to potential conflicts of
Interest because of the special powers conferred on them. The conduct and
behaviour of the City of Brockville Building Officials reflect the Building
Division's commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, technical
competence, skill, honesty, fairness and independence.
Building Officials observe both the letter and the spirit of this code of
conduct as it pertains to situations that bear on their responsibilities.
2.0 Purpose
The purposes of this code of conduct are:
2.1 To promote appropriate standards of behaviour by building officials
In the exercise of their power and performance of their duties.
2.2 To prevent practices which may constitute an abuse of power, and
2.3 To promote appropriate standards of honesty and Integrity.
3.0 Standards of Conduct and Professionalism
In addition to any Policy with respect to any "Code of Conduct", the City of
Brockville Building Officials shall undertake at all times to:
3.1 Act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of
building works and structures;
3.2 Maintain their knowledge and understanding of the best current
building practice, the building laws and regulations relevant to their
building certifying functions;
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3.3 Commit themselves to a process of continuous education so as to
constantly be aware of developments in building design, practice and
the law relevant to their duties;
3.4 Comply with the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Building Code
and any other Act or Law that regulates or governs Building Officials or
their functions;
3.5 Avoid situations where there may be, or where there may reasonably
appear to be a conflict between their duties to their clients, their
profession, their peers and the public at large and their personal
interests;
3.6 Not act beyond their level of competence or outside their area of
expertise;
3.7 Apply all relevant building laws, regulations and standards strictly and
without favour and Independent of the influence of interested parties;
3.8 Perform their inspections and certifying duties Impartially· and in
accordance with the highest professional standards;
3.9 Not divulge any confidential or sensitive information or material that
they became privy to in the performance of their duties, except in
accordance with laws governing freedom of information and protection
of privacy;
3.10 To avoid any conduct that could bring Building Officials or the City of
Brockville into dispute;
3.11 Extend professional courtesy to all;
3.12 Accept responsibility for the conduct of their subordinate employees;
3.13 Maintain current accreditation to perform the functions assigned to
them;
3.14 Take all reasonable steps to ascertain and document all available facts
relevant to the performance of their duties;
3.15 Exemplify compliance with all regulations and standards that govern
building construction, health and safety or other matters related to
their status as a Building Official.
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4.0 Guideline for Responding to Misconduct Allegations
The Building Code Act provides that the performance of Building Officials
will be measured against this code of conduct.
Any violation of this code of conduct will be subject to review and,
depending on the seriousness, may result in disciplinary action up to and
including dismissal.
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Schedule "5"
Part 1 Provincial Offences Act
By-Law No.053-2025: Building in the City of Brockville
Set Fine Schedule
Building Code Act, S.O. 1992. C/23. As amended
Item
Column 1,
Short Form
Wording
Column 2,
Offense Creating
Provision or
Defining Offence
Column 3,
Set Fine
Construct a building
permit without a
permit.
s.8(1)
$750.00
2
Cause construction
of a building without
a permit.
s.8(1)
$750.00
3
Demolish a building
without a permit.
s.8(1)
$750.00
4
Cause demolition of
a building without a
permit.
s.8(1)
$450.00
5
Change plans
without
authorization.
s.8(12)
$300.00
6
Construct a building
not in accordance
with plans.
s.8(13)
$300.00
7
Change the use of a
building without a
permit.
s.10(1)
$400.00
8
Occupy a building
s.11
$500.00
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Item
Column 1,
Short Form
Wording
Column 2,
Offense Creating
Provision or
Defining Offence
Column 3,
Set Fine
newly erected
without notice or
inspection.
9
Remove posted
order without
authorization.
s.20
$750.00
10
Furnish false
information on an
application for a
permit.
s.36(1)(a)
$500.00
11
Fail to comply with
an order made by
Inspector.
s.36(1)(b)
$750.00
12
Fail to comply with
an order not to
cover.
s.36(1)(b)
$750.00
13
Fail to comply with
an order not to
uncover.
s.36(1)(b)
$750.00
14
Fail to comply with
an order to cease
construction.
s.36(1)(b)
$1000.00
15
Fail to comply with
an order to render a
building safe.
s.36(1)(b)
$750.00
16
Fail to comply with
an order prohibiting
occupancy of an
unsafe building.
s.36(1)(b)
$1000.00
17
Fail to comply with
an order to repair a
dangerous building.
s.36(1)(b)
$750.00
18
Commence
demolition before a
building has been
s.36(1)(b)
$750.00
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Note: The penalty provision of the offences indicated above is section 36 of the
Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23.
Item
Column 1,
Short Form
Wording
Column 2,
Offense Creating
Provision or
Defining Offence
Column 3,
Set Fine
vacated.
19
Fail to post permit
on construction site. s.36(1)(c)
$100.00
20
Fail to post permit
on demolition site.
s.36(1)(c)
$100.00
21
Occupy an
unfinished building
without a permit.
s.36(1)(c)
$400.00
22
Occupy an
unfinished residential
building.
s.36(1)(c)
$400.00
23
Fail to provide
required notification
of construction
phase.
s.36(1)(c)
$500.00
24
Obstruction.
s.19(1)
$1000.00