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BY-LAW NO. 2014-220
This office consolidation is provided for reference purposes only. Every effort is made to ensure the
accuracy of this consolidation up to and including the last amending by-law. For legal requirements,
please refer to copies of the official amending by-laws of the City of Ottawa available upon request from
the City Clerk and Solicitor Department.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa in respect of buildings, applications, permits
and fees.
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O.1992, Chap. 23, as
amended, empowers Council to enact certain by-laws respecting building permits;
THEREFORE the Council of the City of Ottawa enacts as follows:
PART I
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
DEFINITIONS
1.
In this by-law,
"Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, Chap. 23 including
amendments thereto;
"building" means a "building" as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Act;
"Building Code" means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act;
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official appointed pursuant
to subsection 3(2) of the Act and by by-law of the City of Ottawa for the
purposes of enforcement of the Act;
"City" means the City of Ottawa as constituted as a body corporate on
January 1, 2001 by Section 2 of the City of Ottawa Act, 1999;
"construct" means "construct" as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Act;
"demolish" means "demolish" as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Act;
"fixture" means "fixture" as defined in Article 1.4.1.2. of Division A of the
Building Code;
"gross floor area" means the area of the proposed work measured to the outer
face of exterior walls and to the centreline of party walls or demising walls and
shall include mechanical penthouses and floors, mezzanines, lofts, habitable
attics, interior balconies, openings within floor areas (stairs, elevators, shafts,
etc.) with the exception of interconnected floor areas, but not unfinished
basements and attached garages for single detached, semi- detached, duplex,
row house and townhouse dwellings"
"Inspector" means an inspector appointed pursuant to subsection 3(2) of the
Act and by by-law of the City of Ottawa for the purposes of enforcement of the
Act;
"Minister" means the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
"master plan" means a unique building design that is intended for more than
one application to construct and has been approved by the Chief Building
Official for compliance with the Building Code;
"owner" means the registered owner of the property on which the construction
or demolition will take place and includes a lessee, mortgagee in possession,
and the authorized agent in lawful control of the property;
"permit" means permission or authorization in writing from the Chief Building
Official to perform work regulated by the Act and the Building Code and in the
case of an occupancy permit, to occupy any building or part thereof;
"permit holder" means the owner to whom the permit has been issued or, where
the permit has been transferred, the new owner to whom the permit has been
transferred;
"plumbing" means "plumbing" as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Act;
"Registered Code Agency" or "RCA" means a "registered code agency" as
defined in subsection 1(1) of the Act;
"sewage system" means a "sewage system" as defined in Article 1.4.1.2. of
Division A of the Building Code;
"work" means to do anything in the construction or demolition or change of use
or plumbing for a building which is regulated by the Act and the Building Code
and "project" has a similar meaning.
(2022-265, 2022 August 31)
INTERPRETATION
2.
(1)
Any word or term not defined in this by-law that is defined in the Act or
Building Code shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Act or Building Code.
(2)
In this by-law, a word interpreted in the singular number has a corresponding
meaning when used in the plural.
(3)
This by-law includes the Schedules annexed hereto and the Schedules are
hereby declared to form part of this by-law.
(4)
In this by-law, the word "metre" shall be represented by the abbreviation "m",
the word "centimetre" shall be represented by the abbreviation "cm" and the
word "millimetre" shall be represented by the abbreviation "mm".
(5)
It is declared that if any section, subsection or part or parts thereof be declared
by any Court of Law to be bad, illegal or ultra vires, such section, subsection or
part or parts shall be deemed to be severable and all parts hereof are declared
to be separate and independent and enacted as such.
PART II
CLASSES OF PERMITS
3.
The classes of applications and permits with respect to the construction,
demolition or change of use of a building or part thereof shall be set out in Schedule "A"
annexed hereto respecting classes of applications, permits and fees.
PART III
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL APPLICATIONS
4.
Every application for a permit shall:
(a)
contain the information set out in Sections 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 of this by-law,
as applicable;
(b)
be signed by the owner who shall certify the truth of the contents of the
application;
(c)
be accompanied by the required fees as set out in Schedule "A" of this
by-law; and
(d)
be submitted to the Chief Building Official.
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
5.
Where an application is made for a permit to construct under subsection 8(1)
of the Act, the owner shall file the following information:
(a)
the prescribed application form entitled "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish"; and
(b)
complete plans and specifications, documents and other information
as required in Part IV of this by-law.
APPLICATION FOR PARTIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
6.
Where an application is made for a partial permit to construct in order to
expedite work for a portion of a building or project prior to the issuance of a permit for the
work for the complete building or project, and the Chief Building Official is in agreement
that an application for a partial permit to construct may be submitted, the owner shall file the
following information:
(a)
the prescribed application form entitled "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
(b)
complete plans and specifications, documents and other information
as required in Part IV of this by-law; and
(c)
the prescribed application form entitled "Acknowledgement by
Applicant of an Incomplete Application".
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DEMOLISH
7.
Where an application is made for a permit to demolish under subsection 8(1)
of the Act, the owner shall file the following information:
(a)
the prescribed application form entitled "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
(b)
complete plans and specifications, documents and other information
as required in Part IV of this by-law;
(c)
proof satisfactory to the Chief Building Official that arrangements have
been made with the proper authorities for the cutting off and capping of
all water, sewer, gas, electric and private services; and
(d)
the completed "Demolition Review Form" as prescribed by the Chief
Building Official.
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE PERMIT
8.
Where an application is made for a change of use permit issued under
subsection 10(1) of the Act, the owner shall file the following information:
(a)
the form prescribed by the Chief Building Official; and
(b)
complete plans and specifications showing the current and proposed
occupancy of all parts of the building and any other information as
required in Part IV of this by-law.
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL PERMIT
9.
(1) Request for the issuance of a conditional permit in association with a pending
application for a permit to construct under subsection 8(3) of the Act, shall be
provided to the Chief Building Official and shall include the following
information:
(a)
a statement of the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable
delays in construction would occur if a conditional permit is not granted;
and
(b)
a statement of the necessary approvals which must be obtained in
respect of the proposed building and the time in which such approvals
will be obtained.
(2)
Where a partial permit is requested, the time in which plans and
specifications of the complete building shall be filed with the Chief Building Official.
OTHER APPLICATIONS
INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF
APPLICATION OR PERMIT AND APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION OF MASTER
PLAN
10.
Every application for transfer of an application or permit to construct, to
demolish, or a partial permit, or for certification of a master plan shall:
(a)
contain the information set out in Sections 11 and 12 of this by-law, as
applicable;
(b)
be signed by the owner who shall certify the truth of the contents of the
application;
(c)
be accompanied by the required fees as set out in Schedule "A" of this
by-law,
(d)
be submitted to the Chief Building Official.
APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF APPLICATION OR PERMIT
11.
(1) Where an application is made for a transfer of an application or permit to construct,
demolish or a partial permit because of change of ownership of the property, the owner
applying for the transfer shall submit the following:
(a)
the form prescribed by the Chief Building Official;
(b)
written authorization for the transfer to the new owner by the former
owner; and
(c)
confirmation of the continuation of or the particulars of any change in the
arrangements for general review of the construction in accordance with
Section 1.2. of Division C, Design and General Review, of the Building
Code.
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION OF MASTER PLAN (not a permit)
12.
(1) Where an application is made for the certification of a master plan, the owner shall
file the following information:
(a)
the prescribed application form entitled "Application for Certification of
a Master Plan" and
(b)
complete plans and specifications, documents and other information
as required in Part IV of this by-law.
(2)
Plans and specifications specific to each certified master plan shall be deemed
to form part of the permit documents of each permit to construct subsequently issued under
the Act.
(3)
As part of an application for certification of a master plan, every application
shall contain sufficient plans, specifications, documents, forms and such other information
as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official in order to determine whether
the proposed construction conforms to the Building Code.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
13.
Where an application is found to be incomplete and does not comply with subsection
1.3.1. of Division C of the Building Code, the application may be accepted for processing if
the owner acknowledges that the application is incomplete and completes the prescribed
application form entitled "Acknowledgement by Applicant of an Incomplete Application" .
INACTIVE OR WITHDRAWAL OF PERMIT APPLICATION
14.
(1) Where an application for a permit remains incomplete or inactive for six (6) months,
the application may be deemed by the Chief Building Official to have been abandoned and
notice of cancellation shall be given to the owner.
(2)
Prior to cancelling an application, the Chief Building Official may serve a notice
by personal or electronic service or by mail at the address the owner has communicated to
the Chief Building Official in writing, and following a thirty (30) day period from the date of
service, the Chief Building Official may cancel the application, without any further notice.
(3)
Where notice is served by electronic or mail service, the permit holder shall
be conclusively deemed for all purposes to have been served with the notice on the fifth
day after the day of posting.
(4)
An owner may within thirty (30) days from the date of service of a notice under
this Part, request in writing that the Chief Building Official defer the cancellation by stating
reasons why the application should not be cancelled.
(5)
The Chief Building Official having regard to any changes to the Act, Building
Code or other applicable law may allow the deferral, applicable to a period of no later than
six (6) months from the date of the deferral is granted by the Chief Building Official.
(6)
The owner may by written notice to the Chief Building Official withdraw his or
her application.
(7)
Upon cancellation of the application or in the event of withdrawal of the
application by the owner, the Chief Building Official shall, determine the amount of fees, if
any, that may be refunded as set out in Section 39 of this by-law.
PART IV
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED
15.
The owner shall submit sufficient information with each application for a permit to
enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether or not the proposed
construction, demolition, or change of use will conform to the Act, the Building Code,
and any other applicable law. Where an application for a building permit is made, it
shall:
(1) Be in a form prescribed by the Minister and signed by the owner;
(2) Conform with this Part of the by-law and Schedule "B";
(3) Identify and describe in detail the work, use and occupancy for which the building
permit application is made;
(4) Identify and describe in detail the existing use and the proposed use for the
premises;
(5) Identify the subject municipal address;
(6) Be accompanied by plans, specifications and other relevant documents, labelled
for construction, sufficiently detailed and legible to allow construction to carried out in
accordance with the design, the Act and Building Code;
(7) Be fully coordinated among design disciplines;
(8) Be accompanied by a code compliance report prepared by an architect or
professional engineer, where required by the Chief Building Official;
(9) Be accompanied by a supplementary report prepared by an architect or
professional engineer, where required by the Chief Building Official;
(10) Be accompanied by the full building permit fees required by the regulation and
this by-law;
(11) Be accompanied by a signed statement from the architect or professional
engineer or both on the form prescribed, undertaking to provide a general review, if
Subsection 1.2.2 of Division C of the Building Code applies;
(12) Include, where applicable, the registration number of the builder or vendor as
provided in the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act;
(13) State the estimated value of the proposed work, including material, labour,
professional fees and related direct costs, exclusive of the cost of the land; and
(14) State the erection and removal date for all temporary buildings.
(2022-265, 2022 August 31)
SUBMISSION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
16.
The owner or authorized agent shall submit plans, specifications, documents and
other information necessary for the complete review of the building permit
submission and construction, as applicable, including but not necessarily limited to
architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical drawings and shoring
details. Permit applications are to be submitted as:
a) Two complete hard copy sets of plans, specifications, documents and other
information. Hard copies must be printed on substantial and durable material, or
b) The plans, specifications, documents and other information may be submitted
digitally, as authorized by the Chief Building Official, in a portable document
format or equivalent.
(2022-265, 2022 August 31)
PLANS TO SCALE
17.
This section is repealed in its entirety on August 31, 2022.
PLAN OF SURVEY
18.
The owner shall submit a copy of a plan of survey certified by a Registered
Ontario Land Surveyor to the Chief Building Official when required to demonstrate
compliance with the Act, the Building Code or any applicable law
SITE PLAN
19.
The owner shall ensure that any site plan submitted to the Chief Building Official
demonstrates compliance with the Act, the Building Code and any applicable law and shall
contain the following information:
(a)
lot size, lot dimensions and setbacks to any existing or proposed
buildings;
(b)
the similarly dimensioned location of every other adjacent existing
building on the property;
(c)
existing and finished ground levels or grades to an established datum
at or adjacent to the site;
(d)
existing rights-of-way, easements, above and below grade utilities,
municipal services and private services; and
(e)
dimension of above grade project(s) to setbacks
(2022-265, 2022 August 31)
AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS
20.
Upon completion of the construction of a building, or at any stage of
construction, as determined by the Chief Building Official, the owner shall submit to the Chief
Building Official as-constructed plans for the building or portion thereof.
(2022-265, 2022 August 31)
PLANS PROPERTY OF THE CITY
21.
Plans, specifications, documents and other information furnished in
accordance with the requirements of this by-law or otherwise required by the Act become the
property of the City and shall be retained or disposed of in accordance with the relevant
legislation and the City's Records Retention By-law.
(2022-265, 2022 August 31)
PART V
DEVIATIONS FROM PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PLAN RE-EXAMINATION
(APPLICATION)
22.
(1) Where a proposed building design of a permit application has substantially
changed after the examinations of the plans and specifications have been
completed, the Chief Building Official may:
(a) apply a re-examination fee as set out in Schedule "A" in this by-law
shall apply to the revised plans and specifications, or
(b) cancel the permit application and issue a refund as outlined in
section 38/Schedule 'A' of this bylaw.
(2) Where the owner proposes to change one certified master plan to another
certified master plan after the examinations of the plans and specifications
have been completed, a re-examination fee as set out in Schedule "A" in
this by-law shall apply to the change of certified master plan.
(2022-265, 2022 August 31)
REVISION (PERMIT)
23.
(1) Where a permit holder has deviated from the plans, specifications or other
documents filed and in respect of which a permit has been issued, and either has been
directed by the Inspector to submit an "Application for Revision to Permit`` of the as-built
construction, or the permit holder seeks to obtain approval for proposed revision, for
consideration and authorization by the Chief Building Official, the permit holder shall file the
following information:
(a)
the prescribed application form entitled Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish;
(b)
revised plans and specifications, documents and other information as
required in Part IV of this by-law; and
(c)
the additional non-refundable fee for "Revision to Permit" as set out in
Schedule "A".
(2)
Where the permit holder has changed one certified master plan to another
certified master plan for which a permit has been issued, the permit holder shall file the
following information:
(a)
the prescribed application form entitled "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
(b)
complete plans and specifications, documents and other information
as required in Part IV of this by-law, and
(c)
the additional non-refundable fee for "Revision to Permit - Master Plan"
as set out in Schedule "A".
PART VI
AUTHORIZATION OF ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION
24 (1) Where approval for an alternative solution under the Building Code is requested,
the owner or permit holder shall file the following:
(a)
the application form prescribed by the Chief Building Official;
(b)
supporting documentation demonstrating that the proposed alternative
solution will provide the level of safety and performance required by the
Building Code; and
(c)
the non-refundable fee as set out in Schedule "A".
(2) In addition to the fee referred to in subsection 24(1)(c), the owner or permit holder
shall pay any additional costs that may be incurred by the City in relation to the evaluation
process as determined by the Chief Building Official.
PART VII
LIMITED PERMITS CONSTRUCTION PERMIT - LIMITED AUTHORIZATION
25.
A permit for a temporary building may be issued by the Chief Building Official
authorizing, for a limited time only, the erection and existence of a building or part thereof.
PARTIAL PERMIT - LIMITATIONS
26.
Where a permit is issued pursuant to Section 6 of this by-law, the permit holder
may proceed to construct the subject work with due regard that the partial permit issuance
shall not be construed as to authorize construction beyond the plans for which approval was
given, or guarantee that approval will necessarily be granted for the entire work.
PART VIII
REVOCATION OF PERMIT
27.
(1)
Prior to revoking a permit under subsection 8(10) of the Act, the
Chief Building Official may serve notice by personal or electronic service or by mail at
the address the permit holder has communicated to the Chief Building Official in
writing, and following a thirty (30) day period from the date of service, the Chief
Building Official may revoke the permit if grounds to revoke still exist, without any
further notice.
(2)
Where notice is served by electronic or mail service, the permit holder shall be
conclusively deemed for all purposes to have been served with the notice on
the fifth day after the day of posting.
(3)
A permit holder may within thirty (30) days from the date of service of a notice
under this Part, request in writing that the Chief Building Official defer the
revocation by stating reasons why the permit should not be revoked.
(4)
A request for deferral shall be accompanied by the non-refundable fee as set
out in Schedule "A" of this by-law.
(5)
The Chief Building Official having regard to any changes to the Act, Building
Code or other applicable law may allow the one-time deferral, applicable to a
period of no later than twelve (12) months from the date the deferral is granted
by the Chief Building Official.
PART IX
PRESCRIBED NOTICES AND INSPECTIONS NOTICE AT EACH STAGE
NOTICE AT EACH STAGE
28.
The permit holder shall notify the Chief Building Official of each stage of
construction for which a notice is required under Article 1.3.5.1. and Article 1.3.5.2. (a),
(b), (c), (d), (e), (h), (i), and (j), Division C of the Building code
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
29.
(1) The permit holder shall give notice of completion as prescribed by Section
11 of the Act, or where occupancy is required prior to completion, the permit
holder shall give notice of inspection to ensure compliance with the
requirements of Section 11 of the Act and Article1.3.3.3. Division C of the
Building Code.
(2) In addition, to the notice of completion as prescribed by Section 11 of the
Act, the permit holder shall provide notice after the completion of demolition
work within two (2) days of completion.
INSPECTIONS
30.
Upon receipt of proper notice, the Chief Building Official shall undertake a site
inspection of the building to which the notice relates in accordance with the
prescribed time periods set out in Section 11 of the Act and Article 1.3.5.3.
Division C of the Building Code.
PART X
REGISTRATION OF ORDERS ON TITLE
31.
Where it is the opinion of Chief Building Official, Orders issued under
the Act may be registered on title. Fees for removal of Orders
registered on title are set out in Schedule "A" of this by-law.
(2022-265, 2022 August 31)
PART Xl
REGISTERED CODE AGENCIES
32.
The Chief Building Official is authorized to negotiate and execute service
agreements with a Registered Code Agency to perform specified functions
pursuant to Section 4.1 of the Act provided that the Registered Code Agency
meets all requirements of the Act and the Building Code and funds are
available within the operating budget.
PART XIl
FEES AND REFUNDS FEES PAYABLE
33. (1) The Chief Building Official shall calculate the required fees for the work proposed
in accordance with Schedule "A" of this by-law and the owner shall pay such
fees upon submission of the application for a permit, save and except
for the refundable inspection fee and the non-refundable administrative
surcharge fee which are payable prior to the issuance of the permit.
(2) The building permit fees for farm buildings as set out in Schedule "A" in this by-law
shall only apply to a farm business holding a valid farm business registration
number issued pursuant to the provisions of the Farm Registration and Farm
Organizations Funding Act, 1993, S.O. 1993, chap. 21, as amended.
ADDITIONAL FEES
34. (1) Any person who commences construction, demolition or changes the use of a
building or part thereof prior to the issuance of a permit to construct, demolish
or change the use of a building or part thereof shall, in addition to any other
penalty imposed under the Act or Building Code, pay a non-refundable
administrative surcharge fee as set out on Schedule "A" of this by-law.
(2)
The fee to view building permit files and associated documents shall be as set
out on Schedule "A" of this by-law.
(3)
Where the Chief Building Official determines that a limiting distance agreement
is required pursuant to the Act and the Building Code, the owner shall pay the
fee as set out in Schedule "A" of this by-law prior to execution of the agreement
by the Chief Building Official.
REFUNDABLE INSPECTION FEE
35.
In addition to the fees paid at the time of application, a refundable inspection
fee shall be payable prior to the issuance of a permit to construct for each
unit of a single, semi-detached, row house or townhouse dwelling unit in the
amount as set out in Schedule "A" of this by-law.
36.
Upon successful completion of the final inspection, the refundable inspection
fee shall be remitted to the person named on the fee receipt issued by the
City upon payment of the fee, unless the person directs in writing that it be
refunded to another person, less any additional re-inspection fees incurred
by the City as set out in Schedule "A" in this by-law where,
(a)
the permit holder has provided notice of an inspection and the
construction was not ready for inspection or was not substantially
complete when the Inspector attended the site;
(b)
the permit holder has provided notice of an inspection and failed to
cancel the notice before the Inspector attended the site; or
(c)
more than fifteen inspections were required per dwelling unit to enable
the issuance of the final occupancy permit.
REFUNDS
FORFEITURE OF REFUNDABLE INSPECTION FEE
37.
The refundable inspection fee shall be forfeited if the final inspection has not
been passed within four (4) years from the date of issuance of the permit to
construct the unit.
REPAYMENT OF REFUNDABLE INSPECTION FEE
38. (1) Subject to Section 36, the Chief Building Official shall determine the amount of
refund of the refundable inspection fee, if any, that may be returned to the
person named on the fee receipt issued by the City upon payment of the fee
in accordance with subsection 37(2) where,
(d)
an owner withdraws an application for a permit;
(e)
an application is deemed to have been abandoned in accordance with
Section 14 of this by-law;
(f)
the Chief Building Official has refused to issue a permit for which an
application has been made; or
(g)
the Chief Building Official has revoked the permit.
(2)
The amount of the refundable inspection fee that may be refunded shall be
100% of the fee less any additional re-inspection fees incurred by the City.
(3)
The fee that may be refunded shall be paid to the person named on the fee
receipt issued by the City upon payment of the fee, unless the person directs
in writing that it be refunded to another person.
OTHER
39.
(1) Upon the written request of the owner or permit holder, as applicable, the Chief
Building Official shall determine the amount of refund of the permit to
construct or to demolish or change of use fee, if any, that may be returned to
the owner or permit holder in accordance with subsection 38(2) where,
(a)
an owner withdraws an application for a permit;
(b)
an application is deemed to have been abandoned in accordance with
Section 14 of this by-law;
(c)
the Chief Building Official has refused to issue a permit for which an
application has been made; or
(d)
the Chief Building Official has revoked the permit.
(2)
The amount of the permit fees to construct or to demolish that may be refunded
shall be the total fee paid less the cumulative percentage of fees applicable to
the administration, review and inspection functions undertaken prior to receipt
by the Chief Building Official of the written request, as follows:
(a)
ten (10%) per cent if intake administrative functions have been
performed;
(b)
ten (10%) per cent if zoning functions have been performed;
(c)
twenty-five (25%) per cent if Building Code plan examination functions
have been performed;
(d)
five (5%) percent if the permit has been issued or the applicant has
been notified of the decision to issue the permit, and;
(e)
$100 for each field inspection performed up to the cancellation or
revocation date.
(3)
Despite subsection (2), no refund shall be payable where the amount
calculated is less than the minimum fee for a "Permit to construct".
(4)
The fee that may be refunded shall be paid to the person named on the fee
receipt issued by the City upon payment of the fee, unless the person directs
in writing that it be refunded to another person.
40. Despite Section 39, the following fees shall not be refundable:
(a)
Application for transfer of application or permit,
(b)
Request for conditional permit,
(c)
Revision to permit,
(d)
Authorization of alternative solution, and
(e)
Request for deferral.
PART XIIl
CONSTRUCTION FENCING
SCOPE AND APPLICATION
41. (1) The permit holder shall, prior to the commencement of any construction or
demolition or placement of any materials or equipment, erect or cause to be
erected and maintain a fence enclosing the site in accordance with this Part
of the By-law, for the purpose of protecting the public by preventing entry and
limiting the exposure to risk of injury due to hazards.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection 41(1), the scope of this Part includes the area
of the proposed construction, alteration or demolition of any building, including
any incomplete or abandoned building, any area where materials and
equipment appurtenant to the site activity are located, as well as any area of
extra hazard as determined by the Chief Building Official.
(3)
Conditions for exemption of fencing requirement in subsection 40(1):
(a)
where it can be demonstrated that the hazard to the public is minimal,
including development sites of low human occupancy,
(b)
where all of the proposed construction or demolition is contained within
an existing structure, and entry to the structure is limited,
(c)
where the construction or demolition has progressed to such a stage
that the public no longer requires the protection of the fencing, or
(d)
where existing fencing is in place provided that it meets or exceeds the
provisions of this by-law.
PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC BY FENCING
42. (1) Every fence required under Section 41(1) shall be erected in accordance with the
following:
(a)
be located between the site and the public way or the open sides of a
construction site to fully enclose the activity,
(b)
have an unobstructed fence height above grade when measured from
outside the enclosure of at least:
(i)
1.8 m high for the construction, alteration or demolition activity of
any type of building, that is located 3.0 m or less from a public
way, or is adjacent to an area of extra hazard, or
(ii)
1.2 m high for the construction, alteration or demolition activity of
a residential building of no more than 3 storeys that is located
more than 3.0 m from an adjacent public way, and
(c)
where the building or structure is located adjacent to a "public way" as
defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap.
O.1, as amended, the "Public Way Protection" as required, may be
constructed in addition to, or as part of, the required fencing, in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 64 and 65 of O. Reg
213/91, as amended.
(2)
Fencing is deemed to comply with Section 41(1), 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,
(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)
no 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
100mm, and
(d)
the fence shall be erected with adequate supports and maintained in a
sturdy, upright condition such that the effective height of the protection
is not reduced.
(3)
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 site, and
(c)
securely closed and locked when the construction or demolition site is
unattended.
(4)
Where any special hazard exists from which it is not possible to protect the
public by means of fencing, the owner shall employ persons to guard the site
and prevent the public from entering the danger zone at any time, day or night.
REMOVAL OF FENCING
43. (1)
The fence installed to enclose the site shall be removed no more than thirty
(30) days after the completion of the construction or demolition work.
(2)
Where the construction or demolition is substantially suspended or abandoned
and the site no longer deemed unsafe by the Chief Building Official, the fence
installed to enclose the site may be required to be removed by the Inspector.
(3)
Failure to remove the fence within ten (10) business days of receipt of a notice
from the Inspector may result in the Chief Building Official arranging to remove
the fence and all associated costs shall be invoiced to the owner and costs not
recovered within 30 days of invoicing shall be tax rolled.
(4)
Subsections 43(1), (2) and (3) do not apply to a fence contemplated in
subsection 41(3)(d).
PART
IV GENERAL
OFFENCE
44.
Any person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an
offence as provided for in Section 36 of the Act.
REPEAL
45. By-law No. 2005-303 entitled "A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting building
permits", as amended, is repealed.
SHORT TITLE
46. This by-law may be referred to as the "Building By-law".
EFFECTIVE DATE
47. This by-law shall come into force and effect on June 18, 2014.
ENACTED AND PASSED this
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
SCHEDULE "A"
Respecting
CLASSES OF APPLICATIONS, PERMITS AND FEES PAYABLE
(2026-143)
CLASS
FEE
Building Classification by Major Occupancy
Service Index
$/sqft
$/sqm
Group A (Assembly Occupancies) with a
minimum fee of $117.00
All (except as noted below)
$1.84
$19.76
School, College, and University
$2.20
$23.67
Community Centre, Theatre, Arena, Recreational Facility
$2.50
$26.89
Group B (Institutional Occupancies) with a
minimum fee of $117.00
Hospital and Detention Facility
$1.84
$19.76
All other B occupancies
$2.20
$23.67
Group C (Residential Occupancies) with a
minimum fee of $117.00
Single Detached Unit, Semi-Detached, Row house,
Stacked Townhouse and Duplex
$2.50
$26.89
Master Plan Permit for Single Detached Unit, Semi-
Detached, Row house and Stacked Townhouse
$2.94
$31.60
Building Classification by Major Occupancy
Service Index
$/sqft
$/sqm
Finished basement for above residential
$1.84
$19.76
Apartment Building (Part 9)
$1.16
$12.52
Other Apartment Building (Part 3)
Motel and all Hotels (Part 3)
$1.00
$0.28
$10.80
$2.99
Group D (Business and Personal Service Occupancies)
with a minimum fee of $117.00
Office Building less or equal to 10 Storeys
$1.24
$13.33
Office Building more than 10 Storeys
$1.52
$16.32
Bank, Medical office, Police and Fire Station
$1.62
$17.47
Group E (Mercantile Occupancies) with a minimum fee
of $117.00
All
$1.32
$14.25
Group F (Industrial Occupancies) with a minimum fee
of $117.00
Industrial Building, Warehouse
$1.02
$11.03
Office area in any Industrial Building (car dealership)
$1.32
$14.25
Parking Garage (below or above grade) and lightly
serviced warehouse
$0.51
$5.52
Multi level underground parking garage
$0.66
$7.12
Building Classification by Major Occupancy
Service Index
$/sqft
$/sqm
Single storey Self-Storage building
$0.51
$5.52
Miscellaneous with a minimum fee of $117.00
Shell Building for any classification above - Fee reduced
by:
$0.37
$4.02
First time fit-up for any classification above (full floor
area)
$0.37
$4.02
OTHER
Other - rate based on a per $1000 or part thereof of the
estimated valuation of the work, with a minimum fee of
$117.00
Tenant fit-up
$12.75/117.00
Homeowner project (interior alterations, deck, etc)
$12.75/117.00
Farm building
$9.00/117.00
Any construction where the Gross Floor Area (GFA)
cannot be applied
$12.75/117.00
Construct - Limited Authorization
$12.75/117.00
Permit to demolish
$117.00 for the first 5,000 square feet (464.5
square metres) of GFA or portion thereof,
plus $12.75 or each additional 1,000 square
feet (92.9 square metres) of GFA or part
thereof
OTHER - FLAT FEES
Certification of master plan
$1,068.00
Plumbing work only - where work
includes plumbing only
$117.00
Application for lot severances -
requiring plumbing inspections to
ensure separate plumbing services
can be provided
$126.00
Application for Access to Building
Permit Records (excluding
reproduction costs)
$88.00 per application
Copies - Paper (per page)
0.35
Copies - Plan Sheet (per Plan Sheet) 1 $ 113.20
FEES IN ADDITION TO
REGULAR PERMIT FEES
Conditional permit
(i)
$379.00 for Single detached unit, semi-
detached and row
(ii)
$1,137.00 for all other
Change of use
$126.00 per application
Partial permit
$295.00 per partial permit application
Transfer of application or
permit
$117.00 per application to transfer
Re-examination fee (application
with certified master plan)
Change of one certified
master plan for another -
$396.00
Re-examination fee - all other
applications where substantial
change
Additional 10% of the fee rate based on the same
building classification by major occupancy of the
original application
Revision to Permit - Master Plan
Change of one certified
master plan for another -
$396.00
Revision to Permit - other
$12.75 per $1000 or part thereof of the
estimated valuation of the work with a minimum
fee of $117.00
Revision to permit for farm building $9.00 per $1000 or part thereof of the
estimated valuation of the work with
a minimum fee of $117.00
Administrative surcharge
For Permit to Demolish where the building was
located on property subject to the Demolition
Control By-law 2012-377: $1170
For Permit to Demolish where the building was
located on property subject to the Heritage Act:
$3510
For Partial Permit to Construct: 50% of permit fees
calculated for the complete building for a Partial
Permit to Construct up to a maximum of $5000 for
each stage of construction
For a regular Permit to Construct, Demolish or
Change of Use: 50% of permit fees calculated for
a regular Permit to Construct up to a maximum of
$10,000
Deferral of revocation fee
$367.00 per application to defer
Alternative Solution fee
Tier I Review Process - $1,080 per
application plus third party evaluation costs
as may be required
Tier II Review Process - $430 per application
Limiting Distance Agreement
$406.00 per agreement
Demolition Agreement
Refundable inspection fee for
single detached, semi-
detached, row house or
townhouse dwelling units
$487.00 per
agreement $300 per
dwelling unit
Re-inspection fee for single
detached, semi-detached, row
house or townhouse dwelling
units
$100.00 per inspection
January 2021
Building Code Services
SCHEDULE "B" SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CATEGORY: HOUSE
(As Defined by the Ontario Building Code Division C, Column 1 Table 1.3.1.3.)
Information Required
New
Building
Addition
Interior
Alterations
General
All drawings to be drawn on durable material,
drawn to scale, and fully dimensioned
Required
Required
Required
OSSO Septic Permit
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Site and Key Plan
Property lines and lot area
Required
Required
Location of all existing and proposed buildings
including setbacks to property lines, parking
spaces, distance to other buildings overhead
electrical conductors, and other features in
relation to property boundaries
Required
Required
Overall dimensions of all buildings
Required
Required
Summary of permitted and proposed zoning
provisions
Required
Required
Required
where
applicable
Location of easements, rights-of-way, adjacent
streets or highway corridors
Required
Required
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
January 2021
Building Code Services
Information Required
New
Building
Addition
Interior
Alterations
Location of septic bed, connection to existing
system, septic tank and other equipment
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Key plan showing location of existing and
proposed construction
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Grading Plan
Existing and proposed grade elevations at all lot
corners, midpoints, points of grade change,
driveways and drainage structures
Required
Required
where
applicable
Proposed finished floor, top of foundation and u/s
footing elevations
Required
Required
where
applicable
Slope and surface direction runoff, culvert
conditions, curb cuts and private approach
Required
Required
where
applicable
Location and elevation of septic bed
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Floor and Roof Plans
Basement floor plan including foundation
information and use of space
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Floor plan of every upper level showing use of all
spaces
Required
Required
Required
Floor plan of every upper level showing structural
framing above
Required
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
January 2021
Building Code Services
Information Required
New
Building
Addition
Interior
Alterations
Roof truss layout
Required
Required
where
applicable
Proprietary floor system layout
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Location of all plumbing fixtures
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Location of all solid fuel burning appliances
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Location of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide
detectors
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Elevations
Area of exposed building face. Area and
percentage of glazed openings. Required limiting
distance
Required
Required
Exterior Finishes
Required
Required
Window/door type, locations and sizes including
height of sills above floor
Required
Required
Roof slope and finish
Required
Required
Exterior stairs, landings, guards and handrails
Required
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
January 2021
Building Code Services
Information Required
New Building
Addition
Interior
Alterations
Building Sections
Floor to floor and floor to ceiling heights
Required
Required
Required
where
applicable
Footing and foundation wall details including
height of grade above basement floor
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Specifications of all floor, wall and roof
assemblies
Required
Required
Required
where
applicable
Shoring and underpinning details
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Stairs, landings, guards and handrails
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
January 2021
Building Code Services
Information Required
New
Building
Addition
Interior
Alterations
Construction Details and Notes
Typical wall section
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Wall and floor fire separation details
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Typical roof details
Required
Required
where
applicable
Guard details including connection detail
Required
Required
where
applicable
Building materials and specifications of all wall,
floor and roof assemblies
Required
Required
Required
where
applicable
Mechanical Ventilation Design Summary
Required
Required
where
applicable
Energy Efficiency Design Summary
Required
Required
where
applicable
Footing design for sensitive soils
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
SCHEDULE "B" SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CATEGORY: SMALL BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL
(As Defined by the Ontario Building Code, Division C, Column 1 Table 1.3.1.3.)
Information Required
New
Building
Addition
Interior
Alterations
General
All drawings to be drawn on durable material,
drawn to scale, fully dimensioned
Required
Required
Required
OSSO Septic Permit
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Site and Key Plan
Property lines and lot area referenced to a
current survey
Required
Required
Location of all existing and proposed buildings
including setbacks to property lines, parking
spaces, ramps and stairs, depressed curbs,
distance to other buildings, overhead electrical
conductors and other features in relation to
property boundaries
Required
Required
Overall dimensions of all buildings
Required
Required
Summary of permitted and proposed zoning
provisions
Required
Required
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New
Building
Addition
Interior
Alterations
Location of easements, rights-of-way, adjacent
streets or highway corridors
Required
Required
Location of septic bed, connection to existing
system, septic tank and other equipment
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Key plan showing location of existing and
proposed construction
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Floor and Roof Plans
Basement floor plan including foundation
information and use of space
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Floor plan of every upper level showing use of
all spaces
Required
Required
Required
Floor plan of every upper level showing
structural framing above
Required
Required
where
applicable
Roof truss layout
Required
Required
where
applicable
Proprietary floor system layout
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Location of all plumbing fixtures
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New
Building
Addition
Interior
Alterations
Location of all solid fuel burning appliances
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Location of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide
detectors
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Elevations
Area of exposed building face. Area and
percentage of unprotected openings. Required
limiting distance
Required
Required
Exterior Finishes
Required
Required
Window/door type, locations and sizes including
height of sills above floor
Required
Required
Roof slope and finish
Required
Required
Exterior stairs, landings, guards and handrails
Required
Required
where
applicable
Building Sections
Floor to floor and floor to ceiling heights
Required
Required
Required
where
applicable
Footing and foundation wall details including
height of grade above basement floor
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New
Building
Addition
Interior
Alterations
Specifications of all floor, wall and roof
assemblies
Required
Required
Required where
applicable
Shoring and underpinning plans and details
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Required where
applicable
Stairs, landings, guards and handrails
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required where
applicable
Construction Details and Notes
Typical wall section
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required where
applicable
Wall and floor fire separation details
Required
Required
where
applicable
Required where
applicable
Typical roof details
Required
Required
where
applicable
Guard details including connection detail
Required
Required
where
applicable
Building materials and specifications of all wall,
floor and roof assemblies
Required
Required
Required where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New
Building
Addition
Interior
Alterations
Mechanical Ventilation Design Summary
Required
Required
where
applicable
Energy Efficiency Design Summary
Required
Required
where
applicable
Footing design for sensitive soils
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
SCHEDULE "B" SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CATEGORY: SMALL BUILDING, NON-RESIDENTIAL
(As Defined by the Ontario Building Code, Division C, Column 1 Table 1.3.1.3.)
Information Required
New Building
or Addition
Interior
Alterations
General
All drawings to be drawn on durable material, drawn to
scale and fully dimensioned
Required
Required
Drawings to be sealed, signed and dated by each
professional design discipline
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Energy Efficiency Design Summary
Required
Building Code analysis/matrix
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Specifications for each design discipline
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
OSSO Septic Permit
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New Building
or Addition
Interior
Alterations
Geotechnical Investigation Report
Required
Site and Key Plan
Property lines and lot area referenced to a current survey
Required
Required
where
applicable
Location of all existing and proposed buildings including
setbacks to property lines, parking spaces, ramps and
stairs, distance to other buildings, overhead electrical
conductors and other features in relation to property
boundaries
Required
Required
where
applicable
Overall dimensions of all buildings
Required
Summary of permitted and proposed zoning provisions
Required
Required
where
applicable
Location of easements and/or rights-of-way
Required
Location of septic bed, connection to existing system,
septic tank and other equipment
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Key plan showing location of existing and proposed
construction
Required
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New Building
or Addition
Interior
Alterations
Barrier free information including depressed curbs, ramps,
parking and associated details
Required
Required
where
applicable
Fire route, fire department connections and fire hydrants
Required
Architectural Drawings
Floor plans identifying rooms including use of all spaces,
wall construction and fire separations
Required
Required
Reflected ceiling plans and associated details
Required
Required
where
applicable
Roof plan and associated details including any screening
requirements for mechanical roof top equipment
Required
Required
where
applicable
Building elevations
Required
Building cross sections
Required
Required
where
applicable
Wall sections and details. Stair sections, plan and details
Required
Required
where
applicable
Enlarged detail plans and associated details
Required
Required
where
applicable
Door, window and room finish schedules if not in
specifications
Required
Required
where
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New Building
or Addition
Interior
Alterations
applicable
Structural Drawings
Design information including loading, deflection, wind
uplift, earthquake analysis and control flow drainage
design on roof
Required
where
applicable
Shoring and underpinning plans and details
Required
where
applicable
Foundation plan and associated details
Required
Floor and roof framing plans including beam and column
schedule
Required
Exterior canopy or other structural framing information
Required
Structural connection details
Required
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Layout and sizes of duct at each floor level
Required
Required
where
applicable
Type, location and size of equipment
Required
Required
where
applicable
Roof plan showing roof mounted equipment
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Details of specialized systems
Required
Required
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New Building
or Addition
Interior
Alterations
where
applicable
where
applicable
Plumbing
Site service drawings showing water, storm sewers,
sanitary sewers, catch basins, manholes and connection to
municipal system
Required
where
applicable
Water and drain layout at each floor level and plumbing
risers
Required
Required
where
applicable
Material, equipment and fixture specifications
Required
Required
where
applicable
Electrical Drawings
Electrical site servicing drawing where separate from
Mechanical
Required
Lighting, power, emergency lighting, exit signage and
electrical equipment
Required
Required
where
applicable
Fire alarm system drawings including alarm riser detail
together with specifications and sequence of operation
Required
Required
where
applicable
Other Submissions
Sprinkler Riser Diagram, including water entry schematic
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New Building
or Addition
Interior
Alterations
Drawings showing fire hose cabinets, standpipe risers and
other standpipe information
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
SCHEDULE "B" SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CATEGORY: LARGE OR COMPLEX BUILDINGS
(As Defined by the Ontario Building Code, Division C, column 1 Table 1.3.1.3.)
Information Required
New Building
or Addition
Interior
Alterations
General
All drawings to be drawn on durable material, to scale
and fully dimensioned
Required
Required
Drawings to be sealed, signed and dated by each
professional design discipline
Required
Commitment by Owner for general review form for each
required professional discipline
Required
Required
where
applicable
Building Code analysis/matrix
Required
Required
where
applicable
Energy Efficiency Design Summary
Required
Required
where
applicable
OSSO Septic Permit
Required
where
applicable
Geotechnical Investigation Report
Required
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New Building Interior
or Addition
Alterations
Site Plan
Property lines and lot area referenced to a current
survey
Required
Required
where
applicable
Location of all existing and proposed buildings including
setbacks to property lines, parking spaces, ramps and
stairs, depressed curbs, distance to other buildings,
overhead electrical conductors and other features in
relation to property boundaries.
Required
Required
where
applicable
Fire route, fire department connections and fire hydrants
Required
Existing and proposed grades. Proposed finished floor
elevations of all buildings. Sidewalk elevations.
Required
Barrier free information including depressed curbs,
ramps, parking and associated details
Required
Required
where
applicable
Summary of permitted and proposed zoning provisions
Required
Required
where
applicable
Key plan showing location of existing and proposed
construction
Required
Required
where
applicable
Architectural Drawings
Floor plans identifying rooms including use of all
spaces, wall construction and fire separations
Required
Required
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New Building Interior
or Addition
Alterations
Reflected ceiling plans and associated details
Required
Required
where
applicable
Roof plan and associated details including any
screening requirements for mechanical rooftop
equipment
Required
Required
where
applicable
Building elevations
Required
Building cross sections
Required
Required
where
applicable
Wall sections and details. Stair sections, plan and
details
Required
Required
where
applicable
Enlarged detail plans and associated details
Required
Required
where
applicable
Door, window and room finish schedules if not in
specifications
Required
Required
where
applicable
Structural Drawings
Design information including loading, deflection, wind
uplift, earthquake analysis and control flow drainage
design on roof
Required
Shoring and underpinning plans and details
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New Building Interior
or Addition
Alterations
Foundation plan and associated details
Required
Floor and roof framing plans including beam and
column schedule
Required
Exterior canopy or other structural framing information
Required
Structural connection details
Required
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Layout and sizes of duct at each floor level
Required
Required
where
applicable
Type, location and size of equipment
Required
Required
where
applicable
Roof plan showing roof mounted equipment
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Details of specialized systems
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Plumbing
Site service drawings showing water, storm sewers,
sanitary sewers, catch basins, manholes and
connection to municipal system
Required
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New Building Interior
or Addition
Alterations
Water and drain layout at each floor level
Required
Required
where
applicable
Plumbing risers and stack loads
Required
where
applicable
Material, equipment and fixture specifications
Required
Required
where
applicable
Electrical Drawings
Electrical site servicing drawing where separate from
Mechanical
Required
Lighting, power, emergency lighting, exit signage and
electrical equipment
Required
Required
where
applicable
Fire alarm system drawings including alarm riser details
together with the specifications and sequence of
operation
Required
Required
where
applicable
Other Submissions
Sprinkler Riser Diagram and water entry schematic
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Drawings showing fire hose cabinets, standpipe risers
and other standpipe information
Required
where
applicable
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
April 2016
Building Code Services
Information Required
New Building Interior
or Addition
Alterations
Smoke venting information related to high-rise buildings
Required
where
applicable
Additional Information may be required on a case by case basis
BY-LAW NO. 2014 - 220
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A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting
buildings.
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Enacted by City Council at its meeting of June 11,
2014
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City Council - June 11, 2014