Building Code Administration By-law 33-2009 (consolidated, amended by By-law 118-2025)
Oshawa, Ontario
· adopted 2009-05-19
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Amended by By-laws 8-2016, 149-2024, 98-2024 and 118-2025
Note:
This consolidation is prepared for convenience only. For accurate reference the original
by-laws should be reviewed.
By-Law 33-2009
of The Corporation of the City of Oshawa
being a by-law to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act within the
City of Oshawa.
Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Subsection 3(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O.
1992, chapter 23, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Oshawa is responsible for the
enforcement of the Building Code Act within the City of Oshawa;
And Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Subsection 3(2) of the Building Code Act, the
Council shall appoint a chief building official and such inspectors as are necessary for the
enforcement of the Building Code Act within the City of Oshawa;
And Whereas Section 7 of the Building Code Act authorizes the Council of a municipality to
pass certain by-laws prescribing classes of permits, permit application documents, fees, inspections
and other related matters;
Now, Therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Oshawa hereby enacts as
follows:
1.
Title
1.1.
This By-law may be cited as the "Building By-law".
2.
Definitions
2.1.
In this By-law:
2.1.1.
"Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, chapter 23, as amended;
2.1.2.
"alternative solution" means a substitute for an 'acceptable solution' as defined under
Division A, Sentence 1.4.1.2. of the building code.
2.1.3.
"applicant" means a person who applies for a permit and includes any person
authorized by an owner to apply for a permit on the owner's behalf;
2.1.4.
"architect" means a holder of a license, a certificate of practice, or a temporary license
under the Architect's Act;
2.1.5.
"building" means a building as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
2.1.6.
"building code" means the regulations (Ontario Building Code) made under Section 34
of the Act;
2.1.7.
"chief building official" means the person appointed by the Council, under the authority
of the Act, for the purpose of enforcement of the Act;
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2.1.8.
"City" means the Corporation of the City of Oshawa;
2.1.9.
"Council" means the Council of the Corporation of the City of Oshawa;
2.1.10. "deficient permit" means a permit where,
a.
an inspection notice or order to comply has been issued by an inspector; or
b.
where an inspection required under the building code or this By-law has not been
arranged;
and six months or more have elapsed after the date the notice was issued or the
inspection was required;
2.1.11. "deputy chief building official" means the person(s) appointed by Council as deputy
chief building official, under the authority of the Legislation Act 2006, S.O. 2006,
Chapter 21, Schedule F, and listed in Schedule 'A' to this By-law, for the purpose of
enforcement of the Act;
2.1.12. "equivalent" means equivalent materials, systems or building designs proposed by an
applicant pursuant to Section 9 of the Act;
2.1.13. "holiday" means any day in which the offices of the Corporation of the City of Oshawa
are not open for the transaction of business with the public;
2.1.14 "house" means a detached residential dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, townhouse or
row house containing not more than two dwelling units per house;
2.1.15. "inspector" means an inspector appointed by Council under the Act and listed in
Schedule 'A' to this By-law;
2.1.16. "owner" means the registered owner of the land and includes a lessee, mortgagee in
possession, the person or directors of a corporation acting as the owner's authorized
agent and the person in charge of the property, upon which is located, or will be
located, the building or part thereof for which an application for a permit is, or has
been made;
2.1.17. "permit" means permission or authorization given in writing by the chief building
official,
a.
to perform work regulated by the Act or the building code or both; or
b.
to change the use of a building or part of a building as regulated by the Act or the
building code or both; or
c.
to occupy a building or a part thereof;
2.1.18. "permit holder" means an owner to whom a permit has been issued, or where a permit
has been transferred, the transferee;
2.1.19. "professional engineer" means a person who holds a license or a temporary license
under the Professional Engineer's Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 28; and
2.1.20. "registered code agency" means a person or an entity that has the qualifications and
meets the requirements as set out in the Act.
2.2.
Any word or term 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.
Appointments
3.1.
Each person whose name is set out in Column 2 of Schedule 'A' to this By-law is hereby
appointed to the position set out beside that person's name in Column 1 thereof. Also provided
are the municipal title, provincial Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) and qualifications
for each person appointed.
3.1.1.
The appointment of a deputy chief building official is under the authority of the
Legislation Act 2006, S.O. 2006, Chapter 21, Schedule F, Section 77.
3.1.2.
The deputy chief building official appointed under this By-law shall have all of the powers
and duties of the chief building official under this By-law, and under the Act, and the
building code.
4.
Code of Conduct and Building Operational Policy
4.1
Each person listed in Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be governed by the Code of Conduct
setout in Schedule "D" to this By-law and by the Building Operational Policy, as established and
amended from time to time by the chief building official, with respect to exercising powers and
performing duties under the Act.
5.
Classes of Permits
5.1.
Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition, conditional permit, change of
use, occupancy of buildings, a stage of construction (partial permit), Fire Code retrofit permit
and the permit fees therefore, shall be as set out in Schedule 'B' to this By-law.
6.
Requirements for Filing Complete Permit Applications
6.1.
General
6.1.1.
To obtain a permit, an applicant shall file a complete application on the form available
from the chief building official, or from the Province of Ontario, together with the
applicable requirements set out in Subsection 6.2. to this By-law.
6.1.2.
All documents and drawings accompanying an application shall be coordinated and
consistent with the description of the proposed work and in compliance with the
requirements of Schedule 'C' to this By-law.
6.2.
Class of Permit
6.2.1.
Building Permit
6.2.1.1.
Every application for a building permit or permit for a stage of construction
(Partial Permit) under Subsection 8(1) of the Act shall,
a.
identify and describe, in detail, the work to be done and the existing
and proposed use and occupancy of the building, or part thereof, for
which the application for a permit is made;
b.
be accompanied by the plans drawn to scale, specifications,
documents and other information prescribed in Section 6 and
Schedule 'C' to this By-law; and
c.
be accompanied by the appropriate fee calculated in accordance
with Schedule 'B' to this By-law.
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6.2.2.
Demolition Permit and Building Relocation Permit
6.2.2.1.
Every application for a demolition permit under Subsection 8(1) of the Act
shall,
a.
identify and describe, in detail, the work to be done and the existing
use and occupancy of the building, or part thereof, for which the
application for a permit is made, and the proposed use and
occupancy of that part of the building, if any, that will remain upon
completion of the demolition;
b.
be accompanied by the plans drawn-to-scale, specifications,
documents and other information prescribed in Section 6 and
Schedule 'C' to this By-law;
c.
be accompanied by the appropriate fee calculated in accordance
with Schedule 'B' to this By-law; and
d.
be accompanied by confirmation that,
i.
arrangements have been made with the proper authorities for
the safe and complete disconnection of all existing water,
sewer, gas, electric, telephone and other utilities; and
ii.
the owner will comply with the City's property standards by-
law at the completion of demolition.
6.2.3.
Conditional Building Permit
6.2.3.1.
Every application for a conditional building permit under Subsection 8(3) of
the Act shall,
a.
comply with the requirements set out in Section 6 to this By-law; and
b.
be accompanied by,
i.
a written statement from the applicant explaining why the
applicant believes that unreasonable delays in construction
would occur if a conditional building permit is not issued;
ii.
a written acknowledgement from the applicant of the
necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the
proposed construction and the time period in which such
approvals shall be obtained by the applicant; and
iii.
a written agreement, in a form provided by the chief building
official, executed by the applicant, the owner and such other
necessary persons the chief building official determines for
the purposes set out in clause 8(3)(c) of the Act;
iv.
the conditional permit fee in accordance with Schedule 'B'.
6.2.3.2
The chief building official is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the
city the written agreement referred to above in 6.2.3.1.b.(iii) as part of the
conditional building permit application.
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6.2.4.
Change of Use Permit
6.2.4.1.
Every application for a change of use permit under Subsection 10(1) of the
Act shall,
a.
identify and describe in detail the existing and proposed use and
occupancy of the building, or part thereof, for which the application
for a permit is made;
b.
be accompanied by plans and specifications which show the current
and proposed occupancy of all parts of the building and which
contain sufficient information to establish compliance with the
building code, including, but not necessarily limited to, floor plans and
details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying existing fire
resistance ratings and load bearing capacities;
c.
be accompanied by the appropriate fee calculated in accordance
with Schedule 'B' to this By-law; and
d.
be accompanied by the completed documents prescribed in
Schedule 'C' to this By-Law.
6.2.5.
Occupancy Permit for an Unfinished Building
6.2.5.1.
Every application for authorization to occupy an unfinished building
pursuant to Division C, Subsection 1.3.3. of the building code shall,
a.
identify and describe in detail the occupancy, the date of such
occupancy, and the building or part thereof for which the application
for a permit is made;
b.
be accompanied by plans which show the areas of the proposed
occupancy; and
c.
be accompanied by the appropriate fee calculated in accordance
with Schedule 'B' to this By-law.
6.2.6.
Permit for a Stage of Construction (Partial Permit)
6.2.6.1.
When, in order to expedite work, approval of a portion of the building or
project is requested prior to the issuance of a permit for the complete
building or project, application shall be made and fees paid for the complete
building or project. Complete plans and specifications covering the portion
of the work for which immediate approval is requested shall be filed with the
chief building official.
6.2.6.2.
The fee shall be calculated in accordance with Schedule 'B' to this By-law.
7.
Requirements for Plans and Specifications
7.1.
Every applicant shall submit sufficient plans, specifications, documents and other information to
enable the chief building official to determine whether the proposed building, construction,
demolition or change of use will contravene the Act, the building code or any other applicable
law.
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7.2.
The chief building official shall determine the plans, specifications, documents and other
information required to be submitted with an application in order to deem it complete according
to Division C, Section 1.3. of the building code having regard for,
7.2.1.
the scope of the proposed work;
7.2.2.
the requirements of the building code, the Act and other applicable law; and
7.2.3.
the requirements of this Section 7 and Schedule 'C' to this By-law.
7.3.
Plans, specifications, documents and other information shall be submitted in a permanent
medium upon paper or other suitable and durable material and shall contain text that is legible
and drawings that are legible, complete, fully dimensioned and to scale.
7.4.
Site plans submitted by an applicant shall,
7.4.1
be certified by the Planning Services Branch of the City of Oshawa as being in
conformity with By-laws passed under Section 34 and 41 of the Planning Act R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13; and
7.4.2.
be referenced to a current plan of survey prepared and certified by an Ontario Land
Surveyor, and a copy of the survey shall accompany the site plan submission, except
where the chief building official waives the requirement to do so.
7.5.
On the completion of the foundation for a detached, semi-detached, triplex, fourplex or
townhouse dwelling, the chief building official may require submission of a survey prepared by
an Ontario Land Surveyor indicating the location of the building to all property lines and
elevations of the bottom and top of the foundation wall, including the garage cut, prior to a
framing inspection being undertaken.
7.6.
On the completion of the construction of a building, or part of a building, the chief building official
may require submission of a set of plans of the building or part of a building, as constructed,
together with a plan of survey prepared and certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the
location of the building.
8.
Authorization of Alternative Solutions and Equivalents
8.1.
Where an alternative solution for an equivalent material, system or building design is proposed
in either an application for a permit, or in a material change to a plan, specification, document or
other information on the basis of which a permit is issued, the applicant shall submit,
8.1.1.
completed "Alternative Solution Application Form";
8.1.2.
description of the proposed location(s) where the alternative solution is proposed to be
installed;
8.1.3.
description of the proposed material, system or building design for which authorization
is sought;
8.1.4.
description of all applicable provisions of the building code in contravention;
8.1.5.
supporting documentation demonstrating that the proposed material, system or building
design will provide the level of performance required by the building code; and
8.1.6
payment of the required fee as set out in Schedule 'B' to this By-law.
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8.2
The chief building official or registered code agency may accept or reject any proposed
alternative solutions and/or may impose conditions or limitations on their use.
8.3
Alternative solutions which are accepted under this Section 8 shall be applicable only to the
location as described in the application, and are not transferable to any other building permit.
9.
Incomplete Permit Applications
9.1.
An application shall be deemed not to be complete according to the building code where any of
the applicable requirements of Section 6 to this By-law have not been complied with.
9.2.
Except as provided in Subsection 9.3. of this By-law, an application deemed to be incomplete
shall not be accepted by the chief building official.
9.3.
The chief building official may accept an incomplete application where the applicant
acknowledges, in writing, that the application is incomplete and waives the time period
prescribed in the building code within which a permit must be issued or refused.
9.4.
Where an applicant declares that an application is complete in all respects and complies with
the Act, the building code, this By-law and applicable law, the chief building official shall issue
or refuse to issue a permit within the time period prescribed in the building code.
9.5.
Where an applicant declares that an application is complete in all respects, but the application
is determined by the chief building official to be incomplete or does not comply with the Act, the
building code, this By-law or applicable law, an additional fee as prescribed in Schedule 'B' shall
be applied to the re-examination of documents required to be submitted by the applicant.
10.
Abandoned/ Cancelled Permit Applications
10.1. An application for a permit may be deemed to have been abandoned where,
10.1.1. the application is incomplete according to Section 9 of this By-law and remains
incomplete six months after it was submitted;
10.1.2. six months have elapsed after the applicant was notified that the proposed building,
construction, demolition or change of use will not comply with the Act or the building
code or will contravene any other applicable law; or
10.1.3. the application is substantially complete, and six months have elapsed from the date
upon which the applicant was first notified that a permit was available to be issued.
10.2. Where an application is deemed abandoned, all submitted plans, specifications and documents
shall be disposed of, or upon written request from the applicant, returned to the applicant.
10.3. Where a permit holder wishes to re-activate a dormant building permit file, the permit holder shall
pay the fee set out in Schedule 'B' to this By-law.
11.
Revision to Permits
11.1. Should a permit holder wish to make any material change to any plan, specification, document
or other information on the basis of which the permit was issued, the permit holder shall file an
application for a revision to the permit which describes the material changes, and shall pay the
fee set out in Schedule 'B' to this By-law.
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12.
Transfer of Permits
12.1. If the owner of the land changes after a permit has been issued, the permit may be transferred
to the new owner (the "transferee") of the lands where an application is filed with the City, in
writing, in accordance with this Section to this By-law.
12.2. Every application for the transfer of permit shall,
12.2.1. include a written statement from the current permit holder authorizing the transfer of the
permit to the transferee;
12.2.2. include proof of ownership of the lands by the transferee satisfactory to the chief building
official;
12.2.3. confirm that the work to be done and the existing and proposed use and occupancy of
the building or part thereof, for which the application for the transfer of the permit is
made, is the same as that identified and described on the application of the permit;
12.2.4. state the name, address, email address, telephone number and facsimile number of the
transferee;
12.2.5. state the name, address, email address, telephone number and facsimile number of the
proposed architect and/or professional engineer or other designer, and their building
code qualifications, where they are different from those identified in the application for
the permit and a written confirmation from the architect and/or professional engineer or
designer, that they have been retained to undertake general review of the construction
or demolition where required under the building code;
12.2.6. include, where the proposed transferee is a builder as defined in the Ontario New Home
Warranties Plan Act, the proposed transferee's registration number under that Act;
12.2.7. be accompanied by the appropriate fee in accordance with Schedule 'B' to this By-law;
and
12.2.8. be signed by the proposed transferee who shall certify as to the truth of the contents of
the application.
12.3. Upon the issuance of transfer of a permit to the transferee, the transferee shall be deemed to be
the permit holder and the original permit holder shall have no further rights or obligations under
the permit save and except for any obligations set out in any agreements entered into for the
purposes of Clause 8(3)(c) of the Act.
13.
Revocation of Permits
13.1. Prior to revoking a permit, the chief building official shall give written notice of an intention to
revoke the permit to the permit holder at the permit holder's address shown on the application
or to such other address as the permit holder may provide to the chief building official for that
purpose.
13.2. Following issuance of the notice described in Subsection 13.1. of this By-law, the permit may be
revoked immediately or after a period prescribed by the chief building official, and all submitted
plans, specifications, documents and other information may be disposed of or, upon written
request from the permit holder, returned to the permit holder.
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13.3. Notice under Subsection 13.1. to this By-law shall be given either personally or by registered
mail, and where notice is by registered mail, it shall be deemed to have been given on the fifth
day after the day of mailing to the address as specified in Subsection 13.1, whether actually
received or not.
14.
Fees and Refund of Fees
14.1. Fees In General
14.1.1. A fee is to be paid as part of a permit application, calculated in accordance with
Schedule 'B' to this By-law and the fee shall be due and payable, in full, upon the
submission of the application for a permit.
14.1.2. The minimum fee payable on any application shall be as indicated in Item 1, Part "A" in
Schedule 'B'.
14.1.3. Where the amount of a fee to be paid, as part of a permit application, is to be based
upon the type of building permit, floor area and/or value of the proposed construction,
the chief building official, or a person designated by the chief building official, shall
determine the amount of the fee and that determination shall be final.
14.1.4. Where an application for a permit is subject to additional user fees prescribed by the
City, the fees so prescribed shall be paid in addition to the fees set out in Schedule 'B'
to this By-law.
14.1.5. Fees may be increased by three percent each year effective on the first day of January
of each year. Flat rate fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar amount. Increments
of half dollar and greater shall be rounded up. All other fees shall be rounded to the
nearest cent.
(149-2024)
14.2. Re-examination Fee and Alternative Solution Fee
14.2.1. Where an applicant revises a proposed building design after examination of a previous
submission has already been undertaken, a re-examination fee may apply as set out in
Schedule 'B' to this By-law.
14.2.2. Where an applicant submits an alternative solution to a material, system or design, an
examination fee shall apply as set out in Schedule 'B' to this By-law.
14.3. Additional Inspection Fee
14.3.1. An additional inspection fee as set out in Schedule 'B' to this By-law shall apply and
shall be paid prior to each inspection being undertaken on any building, where,
a.
any of the prescribed notice requirements under the building code or the additional
notices required under this By-law have not been complied with by a permit holder;
b.
more than two inspections are required due to construction being incomplete or
not in compliance with the building code;
c.
a building is occupied prior to the notice under Section 11 of the Act was given to
the chief building official;
d.
an inspection is requested to confirm that outstanding items have been completed
or corrected in respect of a deficient permit; or
e.
an inspection of the backflow device on a fire main is requested.
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14.4. Overtime Fee
14.4.1. Where a request is made in writing for work outside of regular business hours, the
overtime fee shall be calculated and paid in accordance with Schedule 'B' to this By-
law.
14.5. Permit Surcharge
14.5.1. A permit surcharge, in addition to the regular calculated fee, shall be charged in
accordance with Schedule 'B' to this By-law, where construction has commenced
without a permit and an Order is issued.
14.6. Occupancy or Building Code Compliance Letter
14.6.1. Where an applicant or owner requests a letter for occupancy, conditional occupancy or
Building Code Compliance, a fee shall apply as set out in Schedule 'B' to this By-law.
14.7. Fee Refunds
14.7.1. If requested, in writing, by an applicant or a permit holder, where,
a.
an applicant withdraws, in writing, an application for a permit;
b.
an application is deemed to have been abandoned in accordance with Section 10
of this By-law;
c.
the chief building official refuses to issue a permit for which an application has
been made; or
d.
the chief building official revokes a permit after it has been issued;
14.7.2. The chief building official shall calculate the portion of any fee paid that may be
refunded and authorize the payment thereof.
14.7.3. Eighty-five per cent (85%) of the permit fee paid in accordance with Schedule 'B' to this
By-law shall be refunded if only application administrative functions have been
performed.
14.7.4. Fifty per cent (50%) of the permit fee paid in accordance with Schedule 'B' to this By-
law shall be refunded if,
a.
the functions described in Subsection 14.7.2. of this By-law, and all or part of plan
review functions have been performed; and
b.
the permit has not been issued.
14.7.5. Twenty-five per cent (25%) of the fee paid in accordance with Schedule 'B' shall be
refunded if the permit has been issued.
14.7.6. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no refund of any portion of the permit fee paid in
accordance with Schedule 'B' shall be made if any construction or demolition has
commenced.
14.7.7. No refund shall be payable where the amount calculated in accordance with this Section
is the minimum fee or less or the flat fee is charged.
14.7.8. No refund shall be payable in the case of abandonment of an application or the
revocation of a permit.
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14.7.9. The refund shall be returned to the owner or the payee named on the permit application,
unless the owner advises the chief building official, in writing and prior to the release of
the refund, of a change in name, in which case the refund shall be returned to the person
then authorized to receive it.
15.
Registered Code Agency Agreements
15.1. Pursuant to Subsection 4.1(3) of the Act and Division 3, Section 3.7. of the building code, the
chief building official is authorized to enter into service agreements with registered code
agencies and appoint them to perform one or more of the specified functions described in
Section 15.15 of the Act.
16.
Spatial Separation Agreements
16.1. The chief building official is authorized to enter into spatial separation agreements, as set out in
Division B, Sentences 9.10.15.2.(4) and (5) and Sentences 3.2.3.1.(8) and (9) of the building
code, on behalf of the municipality and the owners of the properties on which the limiting distance
is measured.
17.
Fences at Construction and Demolition Sites
17.1. Where, in the opinion of the chief building official or inspector, a construction or demolition site
presents a hazard to the public, the chief building official or inspector may require the owner to
erect such fences as the chief building official or inspector deems appropriate to the
circumstances.
17.2. In considering the hazard presented by the construction or demolition site, the necessity for
fences and the height and characteristics of such fences, the chief building official or inspector
shall have regard for,
17.2.1. the proximity of the building site to other buildings that are occupied;
17.2.2. the proximity of the construction or demolition site to lands accessible to the public;
17.2.3. the hazards presented by the construction or demolition activities and materials;
17.2.4. the feasibility and effectiveness of site fences; and
17.2.5. the duration of the hazard.
17.3. Every fence required by this Section shall,
17.3.1. be erected so as to fully enclose all areas of the site which present a hazard;
17.3.2. create a continuous barrier and be sufficient to deter unauthorized entry;
17.3.3. have a height not less than 1.2 metres above grade at any point, unless the chief
building official or inspector determines that a greater minimum height is necessary;
17.3.4. if constructed of plastic mesh, snow fencing or other similar materials, be securely
fastened at 200mm o.c. to vertical posts not more than 1.8 metres apart, and to
horizontal members or a minimum 11 gauge cable at the top and bottom; and
17.3.5. be maintained in a vertical plane and in good repair.
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18.
Mandatory Inspection Notices
18.1. The permit holder shall also give notice to the chief building official or registered code agency of
the following stages of construction in addition to the mandatory notices prescribed by the
building code:
18.1.1. commencement of construction of,
a.
masonry fireplaces and masonry chimneys;
b.
factory-built fireplaces and allied chimneys;
c.
stoves, ranges, space heaters and add-on furnaces using solid fuels and allied
chimneys;
18.1.2. substantial completion of interior finishes;
18.1.3. substantial completion of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and air-contaminant
extraction equipment.
18.1.4. substantial completion of the pool deck and dressing rooms for a public pool or public
spa and readiness for inspection of the emergency stop system for a public pool or
public spa;
18.1.5. completion of the building or part prior to occupancy or use pursuant to Section 11 of
the Act; and/or
18.1.6. completion of the building where a person has occupied or permitted the occupancy
under the building code - Occupancy of Unfinished Building.
18.2. A notice required to be given by a permit holder to the chief building official or registered code
agency pursuant to Division C Subsection 1.3.5. of the building code shall be given to the chief
building official or registered code agency in accordance with Section 11. of the Act.
18.3. For the purpose of Subsection 18.2. of this By-law, the term "day" means any Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday other than a holiday.
18.4. A notice given to the chief building official pursuant to Division C Subsection 1.3.5. of the building
code may be given orally or in writing to either the chief building official, an inspector or registered
code agency and if given to an inspector in accordance with this Section, shall be deemed to
have been given to the chief building official.
18.5. A notice given to the chief building official or registered code agency pursuant to Division C
Subsection 1.3.5. of the building code and this Section shall not be effective until actually
received by the chief building official, inspector or registered code agency as the case may be.
19.
Offences and Penalties
19.1. Any person who contravenes any portion 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 Act.
20.
Severability
20.1. Should any provision of this By-law be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid
it shall not affect the validity of this By-law as a whole or any other part thereof, other than the
provision declared to be invalid.
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21.
Interpretation and Implementation
21.1. Schedules 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D' attached shall form part of this By-law.
21.2. Unless otherwise specified, references in this By-law to Sections, Subsections and Schedules
are references to this By-law.
21.3. By-law 16-2008 is hereby repealed.
By-law passed this nineteenth day of May 2009.
Original Signed By:
Original Signed By:
Mayor
City Clerk
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SCHEDULE 'A' TO BY-LAW 33-2009
(Amended by By-law 8-2016, 149-2024 and 118-2025)
APPOINTMENTS
Under the authority of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23,and the Legislation Act, 2006,
S.O. 2006, Sched. F., Section 77.
The following people, listed in Column 2 of Table A, below, are appointed by Council, under the
authority of the Building Code Act, in the positions listed in Column 1.
Table A
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Item
Provincial Appointment
Name
Municipal Title
Provincial BCIN
1.
Chief Building Official
Tyler Stoddard
Chief Building Official
31957
2.
Deputy Chief Building Official Shiu-Kwan Lo
Manager of Building
Permit Services
19033
3.
Deputy Chief Building Official Adam Dunn
Manager of Building
Inspection Services
25118
The following people, listed in Column 2 of Table B, are appointed as Inspectors by Council,
under the authority of the Building Code Act, for the enforcement of the Building Code Act as
described in Table D, Column A.
Table B
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Item
Provincial
Appointment
Name
Municipal Title
Provincial
BCIN
4.
Inspector
Normand Deschaines
Senior Building Inspector
18696
5.
Inspector
Robert Cook
Senior Building Inspector
20909
6.
Inspector
Antonio Nobile
Principal Building Official
44573
7.
Inspector
Tania Fylak
Building Inspector
39618
8.
Inspector
Volkert Van Beusekom
Principal Building Official
20933
9.
Inspector
David Lisozzi
Senior Plans Examiner
39845
10.
Inspector
Siqi Cao
Plans Examiner
124589
11.
Inspector
Anthony Procaccini
Plans Examiner
106067
12.
Inspector
Brock Cross
Plans Examiner
117208
13.
Inspector
Eledi Danglli
Buildings Engineer
43512
14.
Inspector
Cory Fletcher
Mechanical Engineer
500202
15.
Inspector
Craig Smith
Plumbing Supervisor
35316
16.
Inspector
Gordon Ross
Mechanical Examiner/
Inspector
43446
17.
Inspector
Tianqi Ji
Plans Examiner
113380
18.
Inspector
Ralph Rando
Building Inspector
39311
19.
Inspector
Frank Colagiacomo
Plumbing Inspector
124800
20.
Inspector
Steve Vanderstelt
Building Inspector
44346
21.
Inspector
Donald Guo
Building Engineer
35093
The following people, listed in Column 2 of Table C, are appointed as Inspectors by Council,
under the authority of the Building Code Act, for plans review and inspection as described in
Table D, Column B.
Table C
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Item
Provincial
Appointment
Name
Municipal Title
Provincial
BCIN
21.
Inspector
Andrew Banga
Chief Fire Prevention Officer
20910
22.
Inspector
Laura Ford
Captain Fire Prevention
37184
23.
Inspector
Nicole Chartrand
Fire Prevention Inspector
104572
24.
Inspector
Connor D. Hale
Fire Prevention Inspector
121508
25.
Inspector
Carson Ryan
Fire Prevention Inspector
111020
26.
Inspector
Catherine Beaver
Fire Prevention Captain
37183
27.
Inspector
Mark Pitropov
Fire Prevention Inspector
132458
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SCHEDULE 'A' TO BY-LAW 33-2009
Table D
Column A
Column B
Inspectors listed in Schedule 'A', Table B
are appointed for the enforcement of the
Building Code Act in the roles and
jurisdictions identified in the categories of
qualification pursuant to Division C,
Section 3.1. of the Ontario Building Code.
Inspectors listed in Schedule 'A', Table C
are appointed for plans review and
inspection in the role and jurisdiction
identified in the category of qualification for
Fire Protection pursuant to Division C,
Section 3.1 of the Ontario Building Code,
specifically for:
Fire alarm and detection systems,
Standpipe and hose systems,
Fire suppression systems (including
sprinkler systems),
Voice communication systems,
Fire fighter's elevators,
Emergency electrical power supply
(including related emergency and exit
lighting),
Access for fire fighters,
Fire access routes,
Fire hydrants,
Fire extinguishers
Exterior tanks, and
Hazardous substances.
Inspectors listed in Schedule 'A', Table C, shall report deficiencies to the Chief Building Official or the
Deputy Chief Building Official for determination of issuance of orders and compliance.
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Schedule 'B' to By-law 33-2009
Part "A"
Fees Payable for Permits
(Effective January 1, 2026)
Floor Area Calculation
Floor area shall:
a) be calculated by measuring to the outer face of exterior walls and to the center of party walls or
demising walls, except when calculating interior renovation work,
b) where there are no exterior walls, be calculated by measuring to the perimeter of the building
and/or structure,
c) include all habitable areas, including mezzanines, finished attics and enclosed balconies,
d) include a roof area with an occupancy,
e) include interior partitioning, corridors, lobbies, washrooms, service rooms, etc.,
f)
include floor openings for stairs, escalators, elevators, shafts, ducts, etc.
g) not include the area of the floor opening found above the lowest floor level in an interconnected
floor space or atrium.
h) not include the area of an unfinished basement of a house.
i)
be calculated by measuring the area affected or serviced by the heating, ventilation and air-
conditioning (HVAC) system, the sprinkler system and the fire alarm system.
Shell Building Definition
A shell building is defined as consisting of the structural foundation and framing system and the exterior
envelope and does not contain building services such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
(HVAC) system, sprinkler system, plumbing facilities, etc.
Interior Renovations / Alterations
The floor area used for the calculation of permit fees for interior renovations / alterations shall be the
greater of the actual area of the floor being renovated and/or altered or 50 sq. m.
Occupancy Classifications and Fees
The occupancy classifications used in this by-law shall be based on the building code major occupancy
classifications.
For floor areas with mixed occupancies, the fee shall be calculated based on each major occupancy
within the building.
Minimum Fee
A minimum fee of $160 shall be charged unless the fee is a larger amount as otherwise stated in this
By-law.
Model House Fee
Where the floor area of a new model house is less than the original model house floor area, no fee
refund is payable.
Revised Floor Area
Where the floor area of revised plans is less than the original floor area, no fee refund is payable.
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Permit Fees Not listed in Fee Table
For permit types not listed, the permit fee shall be calculated on the basis of 1.12% of estimated
construction value, or as determined by the chief building official or his/her designate.
No Additional Fee
No additional permit fee shall be charged for a fireplace and unfinished basement where they are
proposed and constructed at the same time as the detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex
or townhouse they serve.
No additional permit fee shall be charged for plumbing and drains, sprinkler system, fire alarm system,
electromagnetic locks or other mechanical system or equipment proposed and installed at the same
time as the construction they serve.
No additional permit fee shall be charged for porches for new houses effective November 1, 2021.
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Schedule 'B' to By-law 33-2009
Part "A"
Fees Payable for Permits
Classes of Permits and Permit Fees
Item
Class of Permit
By-law
Reference
Fee Payable
1.
Building Permit
6.2.1.
14.1.2.
See Schedule 'B' Part "B"
The minimum fee payable on any
application shall be $160 flat fee
2.
Demolition Permit
6.2.2.
$32.11 for each 100 square metres of
floor area or part thereof
3. a)
Conditional Building Permit
(Detached Dwelling, Semi-
Detached Dwelling, Duplex
(not including Townhouse)
6.2.3.
Applicable Permit Type and Fee
payable plus $160 flat fee
3. b)
Conditional Building Permit
(All other building permit
types)
6.2.3.
Applicable Permit Type and Fee
payable plus $802 flat fee
3. c)
Conditional Building Permit
for Fire Code Retrofit not
compliant with Zoning By-law
6.2.3.
$0
4.
Change of Use Permit
6.2.4.
a) Where no construction is proposed
$160 flat fee
b) Where construction is proposed -
fee based upon Permit Type found
in Schedule 'B', Part "B"
5.
Occupancy Permit for an
Unfinished Building
6.2.5.
$802 flat fee
6.
Permit for Stage of
Construction (partial permit)
6.2.6.
$802 each stage of construction
requested
7.
Fire Code Retrofit Permit
6.2.7.
$242 flat fee
A minimum fee of $160 shall be charged unless the fee is a larger amount.
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Schedule 'B' to By-law 33-2009
Part "A"
Fees Payable for Permits
Classes of Permits and Permit Fees (continued)
Other Permit Fees
Item
Fee Type
By-law
Reference
Fee Payable
8.
Alternative Solution
Examination Fee
14.2.2.
$160 / hour, in addition to applicable
type of permit fee (minimum 1 hour
for house or 4 hours for other
building)
9.
Dormant Permit File
Reactivation fee
10.3.
$242 flat fee
10.
Inspection Fee - Additional
14.3.
$160 per inspection
11.
Inspection of Backflow Device
on fire main
14.3.
$160 each device
12.
Limiting Distance Agreement
16.
$761 flat fee
13.
Overtime Fee for Building
Inspector or Plans Examiner
14.4.
$166 per hour, minimum 4 hours
14.
Resubmission of Application
previously found to be
incomplete
9.5.
25% of permit fee
15.
Revision to application or
permit
11.
14.2.1.
$160 per hour
(minimum 1 hour for house or 4 hours
for other building)
16.
Transfer of permit
12.
$160 flat fee
17.
Occupancy or Building Code
Compliance Letter
14.6.
$160 flat fee
18.
Permit Surcharge
14.5.
Surcharge applies after an Order is
issued for building without a permit
shall be the greater of:
a) Surcharge of 25% of permit fee
when construction has begun and
a permit application has been
received, and
b) Surcharge of 50% of permit fee
when construction has begun and
no permit application has been
received.
A minimum fee of $160 shall be charged unless the fee is a larger amount.
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Schedule 'B' to By-law 33-2009
Part "B"
Permit Types and Permit Fees
Major Occupancy Classification (New or Addition)
Group A Major Occupancy (Assembly)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
19.
All Types
(Including Recreation Facility, School, College, University,
Library, Place of Worship, Restaurant, Theatre, Pool, Arena,
Gymnasium)
$26.50 / sq. m.
20.
Public Pool
$7.60 / sq. m.
Group B Major Occupancy (Care or Detention)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
21.
All Types
(Including Hospital, Nursing Home, Home for the Aged,
Detention Quarters)
$28.56 / sq. m.
Group C Major Occupancy (Residential)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
22.
Apartment
$15.20 / sq. m.
23.
House, Accessory building for human habitation
$15.56 / sq. m.
24.
Motel, Hotel
$23.19 / sq. m.
Group D Major Occupancy (Business & Personal Service)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
25.
Shell Building - Office, Bank, Medical Clinic
$15.73 / sq. m.
26.
Complete Building - Office, Bank, Medical Clinic
$19.66 / sq. m.
Group E Major Occupancy (Mercantile)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
27.
Shell Building - Retail Store, Department Store, Supermarket,
Convenience Store
$14.29 / sq. m.
28.
Complete Building - Retail Store, Department Store,
Supermarket, Convenience Store, Gas Station Kiosk
$17.99 / sq. m.
Group F Major Occupancy (Industrial)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
29.
Industrial - (11,600 sq. m. or less)
$15.09 / sq. m.
30.
Industrial - (more than 11,600 sq. m.)
$7.55 / sq. m.
31.
Car Wash, Repair Garage
$13.74 / sq. m.
32.
Parking Garage, including roof area used for parking
$7.14 / sq. m.
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Schedule 'B' to By-law 33-2009
Part "B"
Permit Types and Permit Fees (continued)
Other Occupancies
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
33.
Attached Garage (House)
$4.70 / sq. m.
34.
Farm Building
$4.83 / sq. m.
35.
Fire hall
$19.66 / sq. m.
36.
Funeral Home
$19.66 / sq. m.
37.
Relocate Pre-occupied Portable Classroom
1. Portable classroom (relocated in ON)
2. New portable classroom
$317 flat fee
$618 flat fee
38.
Seasonal Use open-air structure (e.g., garden centre), Air
Supported Structure / Temporary Sales Office
$8.28 / sq. m.
39.
Tent or Other Temporary Structure - excluding farm building
(more than 60 sq. m. in area)
Note: A temporary structure means a building or structure
intended to be erected and used for a period of not more than
12 months.
$280 flat fee
40.
Tent or Other Temporary Structure - excluding farm building
(more than 225 sq. m. in area)
Note: A temporary structure means a building or structure
intended to be erected and used for a period of not more than
12 months.
$561 flat fee
No additional permit fee shall be charged for plumbing and drains, sprinkler system, fire alarm
system, electromagnetic locks or other mechanical system or equipment proposed and installed at
the same time as the construction they serve.
A minimum fee of $160 shall be charged unless the fee is a larger amount.
Site services are included in the fee noted in Schedule 'B' provided that it is servicing one building
only and it is installed at the same time as the building it serves.
No additional permit fee shall be charged for porches for new houses effective November 1, 2021.
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Schedule 'B' to By-law 33-2009
Part "B"
Permit Types and Permit Fees (continued)
Interior Finishing and Alterations
Interior Finishing and Alteration to Group A Major Occupancy (Assembly)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
41.
All Types
Recreation Facility, School, College, University, Library, Place
of Worship, Restaurant, Theatre, Pool, Arena, Gymnasium
$13.24 / sq. m.
Interior Finishing and Alteration to Group B Major Occupancy (Institutional)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
42.
All Types
Hospital, Nursing Home, Home for the Aged
$14.29 / sq. m.
Interior Finishing and Alteration to Group C Major Occupancy (Residential)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
43.
Apartment
$7.22 / sq. m.
44.
House, Finishing Basement (Existing or New House)
$7.79 / sq. m.
45.
Motel, Hotel
$11.88 / sq. m.
46.
Interior Gutting (house)
$160 flat fee
47.
Interior Gutting (other than house)
$2.25 / sq. m.
Interior Finishing and Alteration to Group D Major Occupancy (Business & Personal
Service)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
48.
Office, Funeral Home, Bank, Medical Clinic, Fire Hall
$9.78 / sq. m.
49.
Interior Gutting
$2.25 / sq. m.
Interior Finishing and Alteration to Group E Major Occupancy (Mercantile)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
50.
Retail Store, Department Store, Supermarket, Convenience
Store
$9.01 / sq. m.
51.
Interior Gutting (and for A, B and F occupancies)
$2.25 / sq. m.
Interior Finishing and Alteration to Group F Major Occupancy (Industrial)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
52.
Industrial (11,600 sq. m. or less)
$7.54 / sq. m.
53.
Industrial (more than 11,600 sq. m.)
$3.80 / sq. m.
54.
Car Wash, Repair Garage
$6.84 / sq. m.
55.
Repairs to Parking Garage
$3.55 / sq. m.
No additional permit fee shall be charged for plumbing and drains, sprinkler system, fire alarm
system, electromagnetic locks or other mechanical system or equipment proposed and installed at
the same time as the construction they serve.
The floor area used for the calculation of permit fees for interior renovations/ alterations shall be the
greater of the actual area of the floor being renovated and/or altered or 50 sq. m.
A minimum fee of $160 shall be charged unless the fee is a larger amount.
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Schedule 'B' to By-law 33-2009
Part "B"
Permit Types and Permit Fees (continued)
Miscellaneous
The permit fee for construction not provided for in this Schedule shall be calculated at 1.12% of
estimated construction value.
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
56.
Accessory Structure - Residential (e.g., detached garage,
carport, shed, etc.)
$4.83 / sq. m.
57.
Balcony Slab or Guard (Replacement / Repair)
$26 flat fee per
balcony per suite
58.
Canopy, Roof-like structure (e.g. Gas Station canopy, etc.)
$11.24 / sq. m. of
roof/canopy
59.
Ceiling (new or replacement)
$0.82 / sq. m.
60.
Communication or Transmission Tower; Wind Turbine for
houses
$482 flat fee each
61.
Deck, Porch, Ramp, Balcony per storey, Walk-up Stair
$160 flat fee each
62.
Interior Wall (Demising Wall, Firewall, Party Wall, partition)
$15.58 / linear
metre per storey
63.
Repairing/Recladding of exterior wall/Underpinning
$2.25 / sq. m.
64.
Repairing/Replacing roof
$7.80 / sq. m.
65.
Electromagnetic Lock
$160 each,
maximum $802 flat
fee
66. a)
Fire Alarm System - New
$802 flat fee
66. b)
Fire Alarm System - New High Rise
$1.12% of
estimated
construction cost or
min. $802
67.a)
Fire Alarm System - Alteration
$321 flat fee
67.b)
Fire Alarm System - Alteration High Rise
$1.12% of
estimated
construction cost or
min. $321
68.
Building Repair (e.g., Fire Damage, Vehicle Impact, etc.)
$19.24 / $1000 of
estimated
construction repair
cost
69.
Fireplace, Wood Stove, etc.
$160 flat fee
70.
Mechanical Penthouse or Room, Roof Top Occupancy
$7.60 / sq. m.
71.
Rack Storage
$8.87 / sq. m.
72.
Relocate Pre-occupied or Pre-fabricated Building - Foundation
or Unfinished Basement
$6.43 / sq. m.
73.
Retaining Wall or Shoring (3 meters high)
$15.74 / metre
74.
Sign (Regulated by the Ontario Building Code)
$321 flat fee / sign
75.
Solar Panels (house)
$160 flat fee / 10
panels
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Schedule 'B' to By-law 33-2009
Part "B"
Permit Types and Permit Fees (continued)
Miscellaneous (continued)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
76.
Sprinkler system - new or alteration
$0.81 / sq. m.
77.
Storage Tank - above or underground
$160 flat fee each
78.
Window or Door Replacement
$9.65 / metre of
window/door width
Mechanical System
Groups A, B and D Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
79.
Assembly, Institution, Restaurant and Office Building
$1.59 / sq. m.
Group C - Residential Building (HVAC)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
80.
House (with or without Air Conditioning)
$242 flat fee
81.
Heating Unit Replacement - House
$160 flat fee
82.
Apartment, Hotel, etc.
$1.01 / sq. m.
Groups E & F - Retail/Industrial (HVAC)
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
83.
Small (250 sq. m. or less)
$254 flat fee
84.
All Others (>250 sq. m.)
$1.07 / sq. m.
Special Ventilation System
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
85.
Commercial Kitchen Exhaust, Spray Booth, Dust Collector, etc. $482 flat fee
Minor Alterations All Buildings
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
86.
Ductwork only or Air Conditioning Unit addition or repair
$242 flat fee
87.
Add on system, Space Heater, Make-up Air Unit, Exhaust Fan,
Geothermal system
$242 flat fee
A minimum fee of $160 shall be charged unless the fee is a larger amount.
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Schedule 'B' to By-law 33-2009
Part "B"
Permit Types and Permit Fees (continued)
Plumbing and Septic System
Plumbing
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
88.
House
$27 flat fee /
fixture
89.
Service Connection (per residential unit - dry model (House
permit includes))
$160 flat fee
90.
All other buildings
$35 flat fee /
fixture
91.
Inside Sanitary & Storm Piping
All buildings - other than houses
$2.28 / m.
92.
Outside Water Services (domestic & fire)
All buildings - other than houses
$3.81 / m.
Septic System
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
93. a)
Septic System (Residential) - New installation
$1,064 flat fee
93. b)
Septic System (Residential) - Repair to existing
$533 flat fee*
94. a)
Septic System (Non-Residential) - New installation
$2,127 flat fee
94. b)
Septic System (Non-Residential) - Repair to existing
$1,064 flat fee
95.
Conversion from Septic System to sewer
$254 flat fee
Other
Item
Type of Permit
Fee ($)
96.
Backflow Preventer
$82 flat fee each
97.
Holding Tank (new installation or repair to existing)
$444 flat fee each
98.
Manhole, Catchbasin, Interceptor, Sump, etc.
$82 flat fee each
99.
Site Services, Renewable Energy Project, Solar Installations
1.12% of estimated
construction value
Additional fees, Fees and Charges By-law 109-2024
Fee ($)
Temporary Sign Permit
$140
Change or addition of Municipal Address
$260
Search of Building Record
$105
A minimum fee of $160 shall be charged unless the fee is a larger amount.
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SCHEDULE 'C' TO BY-LAW 33-2009
Documents and Drawings required for Permit Applications
Row
Class of Permit
Documents and Drawings Required
1.
Building Permit
Residential
- Detached Dwelling
- Semi-detached dwelling
- Triplex
- Fourplex
- Town House
Documents
a. Applicable Law Checklist
b. HVAC Design Summary including heat
loss/gain calculations EEDS form SB-12
c. Regional Municipality of Durham approval for
sewer and water connections
d. Development Charges Information Forms
i.
Regional Municipality of Durham
Residential
ii.
School Boards Residential Education
iii. City of Oshawa
e. TARION Registration number
f. Roadway Restoration Deposit Form
g. Well Water Certificate, if applicable
h. Ontario Building Code Design Information form,
if applicable
Drawings
a. Approved Site Plan
b. Plan of Survey
c. Approved Grading Plan
d. Architectural
e. Structural
f. HVAC
g. On-Site Sewage System
h. Plumbing (note 3)
2.
Building Permit
Residential
- Alteration
- Addition
- Accessory Building
Documents
a. Applicable Law Checklist
b. HVAC Design Summary including heat
loss/gain calculations EEDS form SB-12, if
applicable
c. Regional Municipality of Durham approval for
sewer and water connections, if applicable
d. Roadway Restoration Deposit Form
e. Ontario Building Code Design Information
Form, if applicable
Drawings
a. Approved Site Plan
b. Architectural
c. Structural
d. HVAC, if applicable
e. On-Site Sewage System
f. Plumbing (note 3)
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Row
Class of Permit
Documents and Drawings Required
3.
Building Permit
Non-Residential and Other
Residential not provided in
Rows 1 or 2
- New Building
- Addition
Documents
a. Applicable Law Checklist
b. General Review Commitment Certificates by
Architect and/or Engineers for Part 3
building/occupancy
c. Letter of Undertaking by Owner
d. Ontario Building Code Design Information Form
e. Structural Design Information
f. Confirmation of Energy Efficient Design
g. HVAC Design including heat loss/gain
calculations EDS form SB-12
h. Development Charges Information Forms
i.
Regional Municipality of Durham
Residential
ii.
School Boards Residential Education
iii.
City of Oshawa
i. Roadway Restoration Deposit Form
j. Well Water Certificate, if applicable
k. Environmental Waiver or ESA or RSC as
required
3.
Cont.
Continued:
Building Permit
Non-Residential and Other
Residential not provided in
Rows 1 or 2
- New Building
- Addition
Drawings
a. Approved Site Plan
b. Plan of Survey
c. Approved Grading Plan
d. Architectural
e. Structural
f. HVAC
g. Plumbing
h. Electrical
i. Fire Protection
j. On-Site Sewage System
4.
Building Permit
Non-Residential
- Alteration
- Renovation
- Tenant Occupancy
Documents
a. Applicable Law Checklist
b. General Review Commitment Certificates by
Architect and/or Engineers for Part 3
building/occupancy
c. Letter of Undertaking by Owner
d. Ontario Building Code Design Information Form
e. Well Water Certificate, if applicable
Drawings
a. Location Plan
b. Site Plan
c. Architectural
d. Structural
e. HVAC
f. Plumbing
g. Electrical
h. Fire Protection
i. On-Site Sewage System
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Row
Class of Permit
Documents and Drawings Required
5.
Change of Use Permit
Documents
a. Applicable Law Checklist
b. General Review Commitment Certificates by
Architect and/or Engineers for Part 3
building/occupancy
c. Letter of Undertaking by Owner
d. Environmental Waiver or ESA or RSC as
required
Drawings
e. Location Plan
f. Site Plan
g. Architectural
h. HVAC
i. Plumbing
j. Electrical
k. Fire protection
6.
Demolition Permit
Documents
a. Applicable Law Checklist
b. General Review Commitment Certificate by
Engineer for Part 3 building
c. Letter of Undertaking by Owner
d. Designated Substances and Hazardous
Materials Report
e. Demolition Permit Information Form
f. Notice to Disconnect Services for Demolitions
g. Environmental Waiver
Drawings
a. Location Plan
b. Site Plan
c. Structural Safety Report, if applicable
d. Fire Safety Report, if applicable
7.
Building Permits
Other than Rows 1 to 6
Documents
a. Applicable Law Checklist
b. Documents from Rows 1 to 6, or other
documents which are applicable to the scope of
work proposed
Drawings
a. Drawings from Rows 1 to 6 which are
applicable to the scope of work proposed
Notes:
1.
The blank forms for documents described in this Schedule are available on our website.
2.
The chief building official may waive requirements for any specified documents or drawings where
the scope of the work, applicable law or building code requirements do not necessitate their
submission.
3.
Plumbing drawings are waived when plumbing work is performed by a Plumber that is provincially
licensed for permits in Row 1 & 2. Documentation must be submitted for Plumber and license
number.
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SCHEDULE 'D' TO BY-LAW 33-2009
Code of Conduct for Building Officials
Purpose
1.
To promote appropriate standards of behaviour and enforcement actions by the chief building
official and inspectors in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under the Building
Code Act or the building code.
2.
To prevent practices, which may constitute an abuse of power, including unethical or illegal
practices, by the chief building official and inspectors in the exercise of a power or the
performance of a duty under the Building Code Act or the building code.
3.
To promote appropriate standards of honesty and integrity in the exercise of a power or the
performance of a duty under the Building Code Act or the building code by the chief building
official and inspectors.
Enforcement Guidelines
The chief building official, deputy chief building official and inspectors appointed in Schedule 'A' to this
By-law shall comply with this code of conduct. Any appointed chief building official, deputy chief building
official or inspector who fails to act in accordance with the provisions of this code may be subject to
disciplinary action appropriate to the seriousness of the breach. All allegations concerning a breach of
this code shall be made in writing.
Any person who has reason to believe that this code of conduct has been breached may bring the
matter to the attention of the chief building official. Where the allegation concerns the actions of the
chief building official, the matter may be brought to the attention of the Commissioner to whom the chief
building official reports.
Any chief building official or senior staff person who receives information in writing concerning a
significant breach of this code of conduct shall investigate the matter, and where appropriate, shall
commence disciplinary action in accordance with the employment standards of the place of work. All
communications received by a chief building official or senior staff person concerning a breach of this
code of conduct shall be held in confidence. The chief building official or senior staff person shall advise
Council, in writing, about the particulars of the alleged breach, its investigation and the final disposition
of the matter upon its conclusion.
Code of Conduct
In exercising powers and performing duties under the Building Code Act, the chief building official,
deputy chief building official and inspectors shall:
1.
Exercise powers in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code Act, the building code
and other applicable law that governs the authorization, construction, occupancy and safety of
buildings and designated structures, and the actions, duties and qualifications of chief building
officials, deputy chief building officials and inspectors;
2.
Act to identify and enforce compliance where significant contraventions of the Act or regulations
are known to exist;
3.
Apply all relevant building laws, regulations and standards in a consistent and fair manner,
independent of any influence by interested parties;
4.
Not accept any personal benefit which may create a conflict with their duties or perform duties
where a personal interest may create a conflict;
5.
Obtain the counsel of persons with expertise where the chief building official, deputy chief
building official or inspector does not possess sufficient knowledge to make an informed
judgment; and
6.
Act honestly, reasonably and professionally in the discharge of their duties.