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By-law No. 180 Page 1 of 22
THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF SIOUX NARROWS - NESTOR FALLS
BY-LAW NO. 180
A By-law Respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23,
empowers Council to pass certain By-laws respecting construction, demolition, and change of
use permits and inspections;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Sioux
Narrows - Nestor Falls enacts as follows:
1.
SHORT TITLE
This By-law may be cited as the "Building By-law".
2.
DEFINITIONS AND WORD USAGE
In this By-law:
(1)
(a)
"Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, as
amended.
(b)
"as constructed plans" means as constructed plans as defined in the
Building Code.
(c)
"architect" means a holder of a license, a certificate of practice, or a
temporary license under the Architect's Act as defined in the Building
Code.
(d)
"applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applies for
a permit or any person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a
permit on the owner's behalf, or any person or corporation empowered
by statute to cause the demolition of a building or buildings and anyone
acting under authority of such person or corporation.
(e)
"building" means a building as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act.
(f)
"Building Code" means the regulations made under Section 34 of the
Act.
(g)
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official appointed
by the By-law of The Corporation of the Township of Sioux Narrows -
Nestor Falls for the purposes of enforcement of the Act.
(h)
"Corporation" means The Corporation of the Township of Sioux
Narrows - Nestor Falls.
(i)
"farm building" means a farm building as defined in the Building
Code.
(j)
"owner" means the registered owner of the land and includes a lessee,
mortgagee in possession, and the person in charge of the property.
(k)
"permit" means written permission or written authorization from the
Chief Building Official to perform work regulated by this By-law and
the Act, or to change the use of a building or part of a building or parts
thereof as regulated by the Act.
(l)
"permit holder" means the person to whom the permit has been issued
and who assumes the primary responsibility for complying with the Act
and the Building Code.
(m)
"plumbing" means plumbing as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act.
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(n)
"professional engineer" means a person who holds a license or a
temporary license under the Professional Engineer's Act, as defined in
the Building Code.
(o)
"registered code agency" means an agency registered in accordance
with the Act and the Building Code.
(p)
"sewage system" means a sewage system as defined in Section 1(1) of
the Act.
(2)
Terms not defined in this By-law shall have the meaning ascribed to them in
the Act or the Building Code.
3.
CLASSES OF PERMITS
(1)
Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition and change of
use of buildings and permit fees shall be as set out in Schedule "A" appended
to and forming part of this By-law.
(2)
Plumbing shall be considered as construction and unless performed separately
shall be included as part of the applicable class of permit as set out in Schedule
"A" appended to and forming part of this By-law.
4.
PERMITS
(1)
To obtain a permit, the owner or an agent authorized in writing by the owner
shall file an application in writing by completing a prescribed form available
from the Chief Building Official or from the Building Code Website and shall
supply any other information relating to the application as required by the
Chief Building Official.
(2)
Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official
and contain the following information:
(3)
Where the application is made for a construction permit under Subsection
8(1) of the Act, the application shall:
(a)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
(b)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Article 2.4.1.1B of the Building Code and as
described in this By-law for the work to be covered by the permit;
(c)
state the valuation of the proposed work including materials and labour
and be accompanied by the required fee as calculated in accordance
with Schedule "A" appended to and forming part of this By-law;
(d)
when Section 2.3 of the Building Code applies, be accompanied by a
signed acknowledgment of the owner on a form prescribed by the Chief
Building Official that an architect or professional engineer, or both,
have been retained to carry out the general review of the construction
or demolition of the building;
(e)
when Section 2.3 of the Building Code applies, be accompanied by a
signed statement of the architect or professional engineer, or both, on a
form prescribed by the Chief Building Official, undertaking to provide
general review of the construction or demolition of the building;
(f)
include, where applicable, the registration number of the builder or
vendor as provided in the Ontario New Home Warranty Plan Act;
(g)
include, where applicable, copies of all other permits required by other
authorities having jurisdiction; and
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(h)
be signed by the owner or his or her authorized agent who shall certify
as to the truth of the content of the application.
(4)
Where application is made for a partial permit under Subsection 8(1) of the
Act, the application shall:
(a)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
(b)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Article 2.4.1.1B of the Building Code and as
described in this By-law covering the portion of the work for which
immediate approval is desired;
(c)
contain such other information, plans and specifications concerning the
complete project as the Chief Building Official may require;
(d)
state the time in which plans and specifications for the complete
building will be filed with the Chief Building Official; and
(e)
be accompanied by the fees applicable to the complete project as
calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" appended to and forming
part of this By-law.
(5)
Where application is made for a demolition permit under Subsection 8(1) of
the Act, the application shall:
(a)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
(b)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Article 2.4.1.1B of the Building Code and as
described in this By-law for the work to be covered by the permit;
(c)
be accompanied by satisfactory proof that arrangements have been
made with the proper authorities for the termination and capping of all
water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone, cable TV or other utilities and
services; and
(d)
be accompanied by the required fee as calculated in accordance with
Schedule "A" appended to and forming part of this By-law;
(6)
Where application is made for a conditional permit under Section 8(3) of the
Act, the application shall:
(a)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
(b)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Article 2.4.1.1B of the Building Code and as
described in this By-law for the work to be covered by the permit;
(c)
state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in
construction would occur if a conditional permit is not granted;
(d)
state necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the
proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be
obtained;
(e)
be accompanied by the required fee as calculated in accordance with
Schedule "A" appended to and forming part of this By-law; and
(f)
state the time in which plans and specifications for the complete
building will be filed with the Chief Building Official.
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(7)
Where application is made for a change of use permit under Section 10(1) of
the Act, the application shall:
(a)
describe the building or part thereof in which the occupancy is to be
changed, by a description that will readily identify and locate the
building;
(b)
identify and describe in detail the current and proposed occupancies of
the building or part of a building for which the application is made;
(c)
include 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 requirements of the
Building Code, including: floor plans; details of wall, ceiling and roof
assemblies identifying required fire resistance rating and load bearing
capacities, and details of the existing sewage system, if any;
(d)
be accompanied by the required fee as calculated in accordance with
Schedule "A" appended to and forming part of this By-law;
(e)
state the name, address and telephone number of the owner; and
(f)
be signed by the owner or his or her authorized agent who shall certify
the truth of the contents of the application.
(8)
Where an application for a permit or for authorization to make a material
change to a plan, specification, document or other information on the basis of
which a permit was issued, contains an alternative solution, system or
building design for which authorization under Section 9 of the Act is
requested, the following information shall be provided:
(a)
a description of the proposed material, system or building design for
which authorization under Section 9 of the Act is requested;
(b)
any applicable provisions of the Building Code;
(c)
evidence that the proposed material, system or building design will
provide the level of performance required by the Building Code.
(9)
Where an application for a permit will require a sewage system permit under
Section 8 of the Act, the application shall include:
(a)
a copy of the sewage system permit as issued by the Northwestern
Health Unit.
(10)
The Chief Building Official may, where conditions in Subsections 8.(3) to
8.(5) of the Act and subsection (6) above have been fulfilled, issue a
conditional permit for a building subject to compliance with the Act, the
Building Code, any applicable law, and the signing of an agreement by the
applicant to restore the property to its original condition in the event that the
imposed conditions are not met within the time limit set out in said agreement.
(11)
The Chief Building Official shall not, by reason of the issuance of a permit or
permits for a part or parts of the building issued under subsections (4) and (6)
be under any obligation to grant any further permit or permits therefore.
(12) Where a permit is issued for part of a building or project, this shall not be
construed to authorize construction beyond the plans for which approval was
given nor that approval will necessarily be granted for the entire building or
project.
(13) Where an application for a permit remains incomplete or inactive for six
months after it is made, the application may be deemed by the Chief Building
Official to have been abandoned and notice thereof shall be given to the
applicant.
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5.
REVISION TO PERMIT
After the issuance of a permit under the Act, notice of any material change to a plan,
specification, document or other information on the basis of which the permit was
issued, must be given in writing, to the Chief Building Official together with the
details of such change, which is not to be made without his or her written
authorization.
6.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
(1)
Sufficient information shall be submitted with each application for a permit to
enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether or not the proposed
construction, demolition or change of use will conform with the Act, the
Building Code and any other applicable law.
(2)
Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building
Official, be accompanied by two (2) complete sets of plans, specifications,
documents and other information required to be furnished with an application
for permit having regard for the requirements of any Act, regulation or By-law
respecting the examination or circulation of the application.
(3)
Plans shall be drawn to scale upon paper or other suitable durable material,
shall be legible and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall
include such working drawings as set out in Schedule "C" to this By-law
unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official.
(4)
Plans produced by a person other than the owner of the property upon which
the construction is proposed shall be by a designer registered or qualified as
required by the Act and Building Code and where required by Part 2 of the
Building Code the designer(s) shall be registered or qualified professional
engineers and/or architects.
7.
THE SITE PLAN
(1)
Site plans shall be referenced to an up to date plan of survey certified by a
registered Ontario Land Surveyor and, when required to demonstrate
compliance with the Act, the Building Code or other applicable law, a copy of
such survey shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official:
(2)
Site plans shall show:
(a)
lot size and dimensions of property lines and setbacks to any existing or
proposed buildings;
(b)
existing and finished ground levels or grades;
(c)
existing rights of way, easements and municipal services; and
(d)
proposed fire access routes and any existing fire hydrant locations.
8.
PAYMENT OF FEES
(1)
The Chief Building Official shall determine the required fees calculated in
accordance with Schedule "A" appended to and forming part of this By-law
for the work proposed and the applicant shall pay such fees. No permit shall
be issued until the applicable fees thereof have been paid in full.
(2)
Where the fees payable in respect of an application for a construction or
demolition permit issued under Subsection 8(1) of the Act or a conditional
permit issued under Section 8(3) of the Act are based on a floor area, floor
area shall mean the total floor space of all storeys above grade and below
grade measured as the horizontal area between the outside of the exterior
walls of the building, provided that where application is made for a
conditional permit, fees shall be paid for the complete project.
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(3)
Where fees payable in respect of an application for a change of use permit
issued under Subsection 10(1) of the Act are based on a floor area, floor area
shall mean the total floor space of all storeys subject to the change of use
measured as the horizontal area between the outside of the exterior walls of
the building or to the outside of the walls separating the applicable floor area
from other areas of the same storey.
(4)
Where fees payable in respect of an application are based upon the cost of
the proposed work the Chief Building Official may place a valuation on the
cost of the proposed work for the purpose of establishing the permit fee, and
where disputed by the applicant, the applicant shall pay the required fee
under protest and, within six months of the completion of the project, shall
submit an audited statement of the actual costs, and where the audited costs
are determined to be less than the valuation, the Chief Building Official shall
issue a refund.
(5)
In the event that a cheque for payment of applicable fees is returned marked
"Not Sufficient Funds", (N.S.F.) the permit shall be deemed to have not been
issued and any work done pursuant to such permit shall cease forthwith and
the permit shall only be re-issued upon receipt of applicable fees in cash or
by certified cheque together with payment for any other cost incurred by the
municipality as a result of such cheque being returned.
(6)
In the event that work is found to be started before an application has been
made or a permit has been issued, a special inspection fee shall be applied in
addition to any other fees applicable and shall be calculated in accordance
with Schedule "A" appended to and forming part of this By-law and the
applicant shall pay such fees.
9.
REFUNDS
(1)
In the case of withdrawal of an application or abandonment of all or a portion
of the work or the non-commencement of any project, the Chief Building
Official shall determine the amount of paid permit fees, if any, that may be
refunded to the applicant in accordance with Schedule "B" appended to and
forming part of this By-law.
(2)
Subject to subsection 12(1)(b), there shall be no refund of permit fees where a
permit has been revoked.
10.
NOTCE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTION
(1)
The owner or an authorized agent shall notify the Chief Building Official at
least one business day prior to each stage of construction for which notice in
advance is required under the Building Code.
(2)
A notice pursuant to this section is not effective until written or oral notice is
received by the Chief Building Official.
(3)
Failure to give notice for inspection of each stage of construction for which
notice in advance is required under the Building Code shall be ground for
issuance of an order to uncover at the expense of the permit holder.
(4)
Where a mandatory inspection notice has been given to the Chief Building
Official the work shall not be covered until the inspection has been performed
or two full working days excluding the day of notification have passed.
11.
PRESCRIBING FORMS
(1)
Forms not provincially prescribed but required by the municipality are
prescribed as follows:
(2)
Application for a Change of Use of a building or part of a building is hereby
attached as Schedule "D";
(3)
Permission for Change of Use is hereby attached as Schedule "E";
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(4)
Application for the Use of an Alternative Solution is hereby attached as
Schedule "F";
(5)
Letter of Undertaking is hereby attached as Schedule "G";
(6)
General Review Commitment Certificate is hereby attached as Schedule "H";
(7)
Application for Occupancy is hereby attached as Schedule "I"; and
(8)
Occupancy Permit is hereby attached as Schedule "J";
12.
AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS
(1)
On completion of the construction of a building, the Chief Building Official
may require a set of "as constructed" plans, including a plan of survey showing
the location of the building.
(2)
As constructed plans shall be drawn to scale upon paper or other suitable
durable material, shall be legible and, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, shall include such working drawings as set out in Schedule "B" to
this By-law unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, or
alternatively;
(a)
at the discretion of the Chief Building Official may be produced in
Adobe Acrobat file format and submitted on standard compact disk(s);
or,
(b)
at the discretion of the Chief Building Official may be produced in
Adobe Acrobat file format and submitted as an attachment to E-mail to
the account maintained by the municipality in the name of the Chief
Building Official.
(3)
Plans and specifications furnished according to this By-law or otherwise
required by the Act become the property of the municipality and shall be
disposed of or retained in accordance with relevant legislation.
13.
PERMIT REVOCATION, DEFERRAL OF REVOCATION, AND TRANSFER
(1)
Revocation of permit:
The Chief Building Official may revoke any permit:
(a)
If it was issued on mistaken, false or incorrect information;
(b)
If, after six months after its issuance, the construction or demolition in
respect of which it was issued has not, in the opinion of the Chief
Building Official, been seriously commenced;
(c)
If the construction or demolition of the building is, in the opinion of the
Chief Building Official, substantially suspended or discontinued for a
period of more than one year;
(d)
If it was issued in error;
(e)
If the holder requests in writing that it be revoked; or
(f)
If a term of the agreement under clause 4 (10) has not been complied
with.
(2)
Notice:
Prior to revoking a permit under Clause 13 (1) (b) and (c), the Chief Building
Official shall give written notice of intention to revoke to the permit holder at
his or her last known address and, if on the expiration of thirty (30) days from
the date of such notice, the ground for revocation continues to exist, the permit
may be revoked without further notice and all submitted plans and other
information may be disposed of.
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(3)
Deferral of Revocation:
(a)
On receipt of a notice of intention to revoke a permit, a permit holder
may request in writing within thirty (30) days from the date thereof the
Chief Building Official to defer the revocation of such permit.
(b)
A request for deferral shall set out the reasons why the permit should
not be revoked and the date by which the work will be commenced or
resumed.
(c)
Having considered the circumstances of the request and having
determined that there have been no changes in the Act and the Building
Code and any other applicable law which would have prevented the
issuance of the original permit, the Chief Building Official may allow a
deferral to a prescribed date and shall notify the permit holder.
(d)
A request for deferral of revocation is subject to a fee in accordance
with Schedule "A" appended to and forming part of this By-law.
(4)
Transfer of Permit to New Owner
(a)
Permits are transferable only upon the new owner completing a permit
application to the requirements of section 4.
(b)
A fee, as prescribed in Schedule "A" appended to and forming part of
this By-law shall be payable on a transfer of permit by the new owner
who shall thenceforth be the permit holder for the purpose of the Act
and the Building Code.
14.
CORPORATION USE OF A REGISTERED CODE AGENCY
The Corporation following recommendation by the Chief Building Official may
appoint a Registered Code Agency pursuant to Subsection 4.1.(1) of the Act to provide
plans examination and inspection services to the Corporation in circumstances
wherein the required service cannot be provided by staff of the Corporation.
(a)
Where a Registered Code Agency is employed a reduced application
fee will be levied by the Corporation.
(b)
Where a Registered Code Agency is employed the applicant shall pay
to the agency such reasonable fees as are required by the agency in
regard to the work to be performed.
(c)
The Corporation may delegate the authority to appoint a Registered
Code Agency to the Chief Building Official.
15.
SEVERABILITY
Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this By-law be declared by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid the same shall not affect the validity of
this By-law as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be
invalid.
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16.
REPEAL
By-law Number 62 of the Corporation of the Township of Sioux Narrows - Nestor
Falls, as amended, is hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME
THIS 1ST DAY OF MAY, 2007.
________________________________
MAYOR - B. THOMPSON
_______________________________
CLERK - W. KABEL
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED
THIS 1ST DAY OF MAY, 2007.
________________________________
MAYOR - B. THOMPSON
________________________________
CLERK - W. KABEL
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO._180
RESPECTING CLASSES OF PERMITS AND PERMIT FEES
1.
CALCULATION OF PERMIT FEES
(1)
Permit fees shall be the product of the fee multiplier prescribed in Section 6
Permit Fees for the class of construction involved and the appropriate
measure of the gross floor area of the project in square feet. For certain
classes of construction the fee shall be a flat rate. Where plans are metric, 1
sq. m. = 10.764 sq. ft. or 1 m. = 3.281 ft.
(2)
Where the work regulated by a permit cannot be calculated otherwise, an
application fee shall be calculated as $5.00 for each $1,000.00 value of the
work proposed.
(3)
Fees for major revisions, partial renovations, building reclassification, and for
classes of permits or construction not described or included in this schedule
shall be determined by the Chief Building Official who shall have regard to
the complexity and amount of service required relative to the classes of
construction described herein.
(4)
The Chief Building Official may impose the value of the construction where
in his/her opinion the declared value does not reflect the true value of all
proposed work including design, labour and materials.
(5)
Floor area shall be the gross area of all floors whether above or below grade
measured from the outer face of exterior walls to the centre of party walls or
demising walls unless noted otherwise.
(6)
Mezzanines, lofts, habitable attics and occupied roof spaces shall be included
in the gross floor area. Except for interconnected Floor spaces and atriums
above the first level there shall be no deduction from the gross floor area for
openings such as stairs, elevators, shafts, etc.
(7)
Crawl spaces of a height of 5ft or less shall not be included in the gross area.
(8)
Where the project does not have a floor or exterior walls, e.g., carports and
pole barns, the greatest horizontal area enclosed by the supporting members
shall be used to calculate gross area.
(9)
New construction and additions include plumbing and all other regulated
building services and components in the calculated fee.
(10)
The fee for a conditional permit where granted shall be equal to the regular
permit fee plus a surcharge of 15% of the regular permit fee to cover
additional administration and agreement.
(11) The fee for a staged permit shall be equal to the regular permit fee plus an
additional surcharge of $10.00 for each stage issued subsequent to the
original first stage permit.
2.
MINIMUM PERMIT FEES
(1)
Except where specifically noted otherwise in this schedule, a minimum fee of
$20.00 shall be applied for all residential zoned work areas and $100.00 for
all commercial zoned work areas.
(2)
Each separate structure shall require a separate application, fee and permit.
(3)
Revision or amendment to a permit or plans shall be at full cost recovery.
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3.
CLASSES OF PERMITS AND FEES
(1)
Buildings shall be classified according to the Major Occupancy based upon
the Occupancy classifications in the Ontario Building Code.
(2)
For mixed occupancy floor areas, the permit fees for each of the applicable
area classifications may be used, but only where such area exceeds 10% of
the gross floor area.
(3)
Temporary buildings are structures that will be installed or erected for less
than 180 days; all other structures are considered permanent.
4.
EXEMPTION FROM PERMIT AND FEES
(1)
Painting and decorating, replacement millwork and cabinets without
plumbing, replacement of hot water heaters not requiring alteration of
plumbing, replacement oil or gas fired appliances not requiring replacement
of chimneys or ductwork, replacement asphalt shingling of roofs,
replacement of same size doors and windows without alteration to the
structure, construction of residential fences, construction or demolition of
structures less than 108 sq. ft.
without plumbing, demolition of buildings
destroyed by fire and sheds or trailers required solely for the duration of
construction projects are exempt from permits and fees.
5.
VALIDITY OF PERMITS
(1)
Where a permit has been issued and the work is not completed two years
from the date of issue, such permit shall be deemed void and a new
application shall be required for completion of the remainder of the work.
6.
PERMIT FEES
Class of Permit, Occupancy and work description
Construction - New Buildings, Additions, Mezzanines
FEE
($/ft
2
)
FEE
($/lin ft)
FLAT
FEE ($)
Group A: Assembly Buildings
Shell Building only
Finished Building with interior walls/rooms
Portable Classrooms per unit
Outdoor Public Patio
Outdoor Public Pool
0.50
0.55
50.00
30.00
100.00
Group B: Institutional
Without detention/retention facilities
With detention/retention facilities
0.65
0.70
Group C: Residential
Detached, Semi, Row, Townhouse, Duplex
Attached/Detached Garage/Carport (per bay)
Shed, Uncovered Deck, Porch
Private Swimming Pools above ground
Private Swimming Pools in ground
Apartment Building, Residential Care Facility
Hotel, Motel, Residential School
0.40
0.15
0.45
0.55
50.00
20.00
30.00
Group D: Business and Personal Services
Office Buildings Shell building only
Office Buildings with interior walls/rooms
0.40
0.50
Group E: Mercantile
Retail Stores Shell building only
Retail Stores with interior walls/rooms
0.35
0.45
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Class of Permit, Occupancy and work description
Construction - New Buildings, Additions, Mezzanines
FEE
($/ft
2
)
FEE
($/lin ft)
FLAT
FEE ($)
Group F: Industrial
Warehouse/Factory shell building only
Warehouse/Factory with interior walls/rooms
Parking Garage (under or above ground/open air)
Farm Building/greenhouse - low human occupancy
0.30
0.40
0.25
0.10
Other Designated Structures:
Air supported structures
Retaining walls over 3 ft high
Communications Tower
Demising wall or firewall
Signs (other than painted on building)
Storage tanks above ground/per tank
Storage tanks below ground/per tank
0.10
0.20
1.00
0.40
200.00
75.00
40.00
Staged Permit: Foundation to Grade Level
Counts toward total permit fee
0.10
Interior Finishes: All Classifications
Interior finishes to previous unfinished areas
0.20
Miscellaneous Categories:
Building fabricated elsewhere and moved onto site
(mobile/prefab homes)
Fireplace/woodstove incl. outdoor (each)
Exterior ramps and stairways
Balcony Guard (replace)
Foundation repair or drain tile replacement (SFD)
Deck and stairways (replace same size)
Reclad exterior (siding per building storey)
Shore land structure for private dock
Boathouse (single storey only)
Dock, floating, pile or crib by length
Elevator, Lift, Escalator
Pre-fabricated "Cover-All" Style Structures
Temporary tents and buildings (max. 180 days)
Major demolition more than 1500 sq. ft.
Change of use (no construction)
Barrier Free Access to SFD or semi-detached
0.25
0.15
0.25
0.15
0.05
1.00
40.00
35.00
20.00
40.00
20.00
20.00
50.00
20.00
50.00
35.00
Class of Permit, Occupancy and work description
Miscellaneous, renovations and retrofit items
($/ft
2
) ($/lin ft)
($)
Mechanical Work: independent of building permit
HVAC per residential suite
HVAC per non-residential suite
Sprinkler system (N.F.P.A. 13)
Commercial kitchen, paint spray booth
20.00
25.00
100.00
50.00
Electrical Work: independent of building permit
Fire alarm system
EMLD/hold open device (each)
75.00
5.00
Plumbing Work: independent of building permit
Plumbing per fixture/drain (min. $20.00)
5.00
Alterations and Renovations: All Classifications
Partitions, washrooms, etc. less than 200 sq. ft.
Minor demolitions less than 1500 sq. ft.
Alterations to previous finished areas
Replacement Roof framing structural work, built up
roofing, and metal roofing, (not including residential
asphalt shingles)
0.20
0.10
20.00
20.00
By-law No. 180 Page 13 of 22
Class of Permit, Occupancy and work description
Occupancy and special situations
FLAT FEE ($)
Occupancy: All Buildings Prior to Final Completion
Per suite or unit (excluding detached homes)
20.00
Change of Permit Holder:
Property changes hands prior to completion of project
10.00
Deferred Inspection:
Permit has been dormant 12 months or more
20.00
Plans Examination Deposit:
Non-refundable, credited to final permit fee
Plans Examination under 1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area (GFA)
Plans Examination over 1,001 sq. ft.
to 6,000 sq. ft. GFA
Plans Examination over 6,001 sq. ft.
to 25,000 sq. ft. GFA
Plans Examination over 25,001 sq. ft. GFA
Deposit
10.00
50.00
100.00
500.00
Special Charges:
Application fee where a Registered Code Agency will perform the
plans examination and inspection functions for the municipality.
Inspection requested outside normal hours
Re-inspection if work not ready when called
Re-inspection to verify Order complied with
Where inspector is on location as work progresses
Re-examination of plans after permit issued
Special research of records request
10% of the normal
fee, or $100.00,
whichever is the
Larger
Per hr 50.00
Per call 20.00
Per call 20.00
Per hr 50.00
Per hr 25.00
Per hr 50.00
Special Inspection Fees where work is started prior to a permit
being issued:
at commencement stage of:
Footings, foundations or other work to grade
Structural framing or any part above grade
At substantial completion of:
Building completed or occupied
Demolition or partial demolition
Architect or Engineer's report required:
Where an architect or engineer is required to verify work not
previously inspected is acceptable for Building Code compliance
Fee Increase
25%
50%
100%
100%
Full cost of report
to be borne by
permit holder
By-law No. 180 Page 14 of 22
SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW NO._180
RESPECTING REFUND OF PERMIT FEES
REFUND OF FEES
1.
Application for refund of fees paid must be made in writing to the Chief Building
Official within one calendar year from the date of application for the original
permit.
2.
Notwithstanding any refund stated or calculated using this schedule there shall be
no refund of fees paid where the original fee was less than Thirty Dollars ($30.00)
or the calculated refund is less than Ten Dollars ($10.00).
3.
Refund of fees shall not be made where the permit has been signed off and
occupancy inspection completed.
4.
Refund shall be made to the person named on the original fee receipt unless that
person makes a written request to release the refund to another named person.
Stage of Permit Process or Site Work when
Refund Requested
Portion of Fee Refundable
CBO unable to issue permit for any reason
100%
Deposit paid and plan examination in process or
complete
No Refund of plans examination
deposit
Refund requested after permit issued but prior to
commencement of site work
80% less any plans examination
deposit
Refund requested after construction has started
(all construction to be removed from the
property)
50% less an additional 5% per
inspection made and less any plans
examination deposit
Refund requested after construction started and
abandoned before completion without removal
of construction
No Refund of Fees
Conditional Permit at any stage following
signing of the agreement ( the agreement will
still be enforced)
Applicable stage refund less the
conditional permit surcharge fee
Permit Revoked for any reason
No Refund of Fees
By-law No. 180 Page 15 of 22
SCHEDULE "C" TO BY-LAW NO._180
LIST OF PLANS OR WORKING DRAWINGS
Two copies to accompany applications for permits
1.
The Site Plan showing location of all structures and their separation distances and
setback distances from lot lines.
2.
Foundation Plans indicating substrata and water table depth, size of footings, grade
beams, piles, pile caps, type and compaction of backfill, drainage tile and/or works.
3.
Floor Plans showing the location and dimensions of all rooms and suites and their
occupancy uses.
4.
Framing Plans showing all dimensions, spacing and types of all materials including
lamination details of all built up beams, headers and posts.
5.
Roof Plans indicating all standard trusses, girder trusses, jack trusses, rafters, flat
areas, hips, valleys and chimneys and roof pitch(s).
6.
Reflected Ceiling Plans.
7.
Sections and Details of all walls, floors and roofs.
8.
Building Elevations and grade level.
9.
Electrical Drawings showing the location of all panels, switches, fixtures, smoke
alarms and CO detectors, emergency lights and exit signs.
10.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Drawings indicating location of all
pumps, tanks, and ducts, and showing all duct, pipe and register sizes.
11.
Mechanical plans for all fire protection standpipes and sprinklers indicating location
of all hose stations, sprinkler heads and fire department connection.
12.
Plumbing plans and schematic layout indicating all pipe sizes.
NOTE: The Chief Building Official may specify that not all of the above-mentioned plans
or details are required to accompany an application for a permit.
By-law No. 180 Page 16 of 22
SCHEDULE "D" TO BY-LAW NO._180
TOWNSHIP OF
SIOUX NARROWS - NESTOR FALLS
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE
Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, s. 10, as amended
TAKE NOTICE that upon the date of this application the building or part of the building described below had the
following use(s):
Description of part of building or suite:
Application is hereby made to change the above use in the above building or part of the building to the following
use(s):
Signature of Applicant
date of Application
Fee paid: $
Received by:
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF BUILDING
OFFICIAL
Hwy 71, P.O. Box 417
Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0
'Phone: (807) 226-5241
Fax: (807) 226-5712
Personal information contained in this form is collected under the authority of section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, and will be used in the
administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992. Questions about the collection of personal information may be addressed to: a)
the Chief Building Official, Hwy 17, P.O. Box 417, Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0 (807) 226-5241, or, b) Director, Building and
Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 777 Bay St., 2nd
Floor. Toronto, M5G 2E5 (416) 585-6666.
Applicant:
Address of Applicant:
Location of building:
Type of property / description:
By-law No. 180 Page 17 of 22
SCHEDULE "E" TO BY-LAW NO._180
TOWNSHIP OF
SIOUX NARROWS - NESTOR FALLS
PERMISSION FOR CHANGE OF USE
Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, s. 10, as amended
TAKE NOTICE that upon the date of this permit the building or part of the building described below may have the
following use(s) without requiring remedial construction:
Description of part of building or suite:
Conditions of use, if any:
Chief Building Official
date of issue
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF BUILDING
OFFICIAL
Hwy 71, P.O. Box 417
Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0
'Phone: (807) 226-5241
Fax: (807) 226-5712
Applicant:
Address of Applicant:
Location of building:
Type of property / description:
By-law No. 180 Page 18 of 22
SCHEDULE "F" TO BY-LAW NO. 180
TOWNSHIP OF
SIOUX NARROWS - NESTOR FALLS
APPLICATION FOR
USE OF ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, s. 10, as amended
Application is hereby made to use the following materials or systems not authorized by the Building
Code:
Material
or
System
Details:
Past performance, tests or other evaluation providing evidence of the level of performance thereby
achieving conformance with the requirements of the Building Code:
See attached Schedules
, or
Details below:
Signature of Applicant
date of Application
Accepted as submitted,
or
Denied as not providing evidence of adequate performance
Chief Building Official:
Date:
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
BUILDING OFFICIAL
Hwy 71, P.O. Box 417
Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0
'Phone: (807) 226-5241
Fax: (807) 226-5712
Personal information contained in this form is collected under the authority of section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, and will be used in the
administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992. Questions about the collection of personal information may be addressed to: a) the
Chief Building Official, Hwy 17, P.O. Box 417, Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0 (807) 226-5241, or, b) Director, Building and Development
Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 777 Bay St., 2nd Floor. Toronto, M5G 2E5 (416) 585-6666.
Applicant:
Permit No:
Address of Applicant:
Location of building:
Type of property / description:
By-law No. 180 Page 19 of 22
SCHEDULE "G" TO BY-LAW NO. 180
LETTER OF UNDERTAKING
Standard Form as approved by: OBOA, APEO and OAA
TO THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF:
ADRESS:
TEL:
WHEREAS Sentences 2.3.1.1(1) of Ontario Regulation 403/97 as amended made under the authority of the Building Code Act, requires the building designated in table
2.3.1.1 to be designed by an Architect or Professional Engineer or both:
AND WHEREAS Subsection 2.3.2 of the said Regulations provides that, where a building has been designed by an Architect or Professional Engineer or both in
accordance with Sentence 2.3.2.1(1), an Architect or Professional Engineer or both shall be responsible for the general review of the construction of the building in
accordance with performance standards of the Ontario Association of Architects or the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario, as applicable:
THEREFORE the owner, being the person who intends to construct or have a building constructed, hereby warrants that an Architect(s)/Professional Engineer(s) are
retained for the general review of the construction of the building as required by Section 2.3 of Regulation 403/97 and that:
a)
the Architect who is retained to undertake the general review of the
construction of the building is to do so in accordance with the
Performance Standards of the Ontario Association of Architects. Ontario
Regulation 517/84 as amended by Ontario Regulation 386/86. 50a: to
wit Architects (including holders of a Certificate of Practice), with
respect to the matters that are governed by the building code, shall,
i. make periodic visits to the site to determine whether the work is in
general conformity with design documents that were prepared by a
member or a holder;
ii. inform the client and contractor, in writing, as to the progress and
quality of the work and as to any part of the work that the member or
holder has observed during the visits to the site not to be in
conformity with the design documents;
iii. review all changes to the design documents to determine whether
the changes conform to the building code;
iv. review and comment on shop drawings and samples for general
conformity with the design concept of the work; and
v. if the Architect is specifically engaged to coordinate the general
review of the Professional Engineers and reports of the inspection and
testing companies, coordinate the general review of the Professional
Engineers and the reports of the inspection and testing companies that
pertain directly to the work being reviewed and arrange for the
distribution of such reports to the client and the contractor, or
vi. if the Architect is not engaged to perform any or all of the services
listed in subparagraph v, cooperate with the Professional Engineer
responsible for the coordination of the general review in order to
assist the Professional Engineer in the carrying out of the functions
described in that subparagraph.
NOTE: "design document" means a design or other document which formed
the basis for the issuance of the building permit and includes all changes
thereto that were authorized by the Chief Building Official as defined in the
Building Code Act.
b)
each engineer who is retained to undertake the general review of the
construction of the building is to do so in accordance with the
Performance Standards of the Association of Professional Engineers of
Ontario. Ontario Regulation 421/86. 91a: to wit Professional Engineers,
with respect to matters that are governed by the building code, shall,
i.
make periodic visits to the site to determine, on a rational basis,
whether the work is in general conformity with the plans and
specifications for the building;
ii.
record deficiencies found during the site visits and provide the
client, contractor and the owner with written reports of the
deficiencies and the actions that must be taken to rectify the
deficiencies;
iii. review the reports of independent inspection and testing companies
called for in the plans and specifications and which pertain directly
to the work being reviewed;
iv. interpret plans and specifications when requested to do so by the
client, contractor or owner; and
v.
review shop drawings and samples submitted by the contractor for
consistency with the intent of the plans and specifications.
NOTE: "plans and specifications" means a plan or other document which
formed the basis for the issuance of the building permit and includes all
changes thereto that were authorized by the Chief Building Official as defined
in the Building Code Act.
c)
the owner, being the person who intends to construct or have a building constructed, agrees to have each of the retained Architect(s) and Professional
Engineer(s) complete, properly authorize and return to the Chief Building Official, at the above noted address, the General Review Commitment Certificate(s)
prior and as a condition precedent to permit issuance and hereby authorizes the retained Architect(s) and Professional Engineer(s) to forward directly to the
Chief Building Official, forthwith upon their completion, all written reports arising out of the general review undertaken, pursuant to Section 2.3 of Ontario
Regulation 403/97, by the retained Architect(s) and/or Professional Engineer(s).
Permit
Project
Application No:
Description:
Location:
Name of Owner
In full:
Telephone No:
Mailing Address:
Postal Code:
Signature of the owner or a person authorized by said owner
to commit the owner and to act as his agent in this matter:
Date:
If the name of the signee above is different from
the owner, please print signee's name here:
Tel No:
IMPORTANT: Where any retained Architect or Professional Engineer ceases to provide the general review of the building during construction as required herein, another
Architect/Professional Engineer shall be retained immediately so that the general review as described above will continue uninterrupted, and the registered owner shall
forthwith, in writing, advise of such termination and submit the name of the new Architect/Professional Engineer to the Chief Building Official of this Municipality.
Every person who furnishes false information in any permit application under the Building Code Act or in any statement required to be furnished under this Act or a by-
law passed pursuant to this Act, or pursuant to the Ontario Building Code, is, on conviction, liable to a fine.
WHITE - Return to: Chief Building Official
YELLOW - Retain by Owner
OBOA FORM 02B
Personal information contained in this form is collected under the authority of section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, and will be used in the administration and
enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992. Questions about the collection of personal information may be addressed to: a) the Chief Building Official, Hwy 17,
P.O. Box 417, Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0 (807) 226-5241, or, b) Director, Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
777 Bay St., 2nd Floor. Toronto, M5G 2E5 (416) 585-6666.
By-law No. 180 Page 20 of 22
SCHEDULE "H" TO BY-LAW NO._180
GENERAL REVIEW COMMITMENT CERTIFICATE
Standard Form as approved by OBOA, APEO and OAA
Permit Application
Project
Number:
Location:
This is to Certify that:
Name of Architect/Professional Engineer or Company (PLEASE PRINT)
is retained to undertake, as described in section 2.3 of the Ontario Building Code and in respect of the designated permit application number, the general review of the construction of the building in
accordance with, if an architect, the performance standards of the Ontario Association of Architects (Section 50a of Ontario Regulation 368/86, amending Ontario Regulation 517/84) or, if a
professional engineer, the performance standards of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (Section 91a of Ontario Regulation 421/86, amending Ontario Regulation 538/84), to
determine whether the construction is in general conformity with the plans, sketches, drawings, graphic representations, specifications and other documents that are prepared by an architect,
professional engineer or both and that form the basis for the issuance of a building permit or any changes thereto authorized by the Chief Building Official.
Indicate by a checkmark
the disciplines for which the above mentioned responsibilities are being assumed:
ARCHITECTURAL
MECHANICAL STRUCTURAL
ELECTRICAL
FIRE PROTECTION PLUMBING
If an architect indicate by a checkmark
if engaged as prime consultant to coordinate the general review of all designated disciplines
Signature of Architect or Professional Engineer:
Print Signee's Name:
Title or Position:
Company Name:
Telephone:
Mailing Address:
Postal Code:
Section 50a of Ontario Regulation 368/86, amending Ontario Regulation 517/84
made under the Architect Act.
50a. The following are prescribed as performance standards with respect to the
general review of construction, enlargement or alteration of a building
by a member or holder (of a Certificate of Practice) as provided for in
the building code prescribed under the Building Code Act:
1.
The member or holder, with respect to the matters that are governed by
the building code, shall
i. make periodic visits to the site to determine whether the work is in
general conformity with design documents that were prepared by a
member or holder,
ii. inform the client and contractor, in writing, as to the progress and
quality of the work and as to any part of the work that the member or
holder has observed during the visit to the site not to be in conformity
with the design documents,
iii. review all changes to the design documents to determine whether the
changes conform to the building code,
iv. review and comment on shop drawings and samples for general
conformity with the design concept of the work, and
v. if the member or holder is specifically engaged to coordinate the
general review of the professional engineers and reports of the
inspection and testing companies, coordinate the general review of
the professional engineers and the reports of the inspection and
testing companies that pertain directly to the work being reviewed
and arrange for the distribution of such reports to the client and the
contractor, or
vi. if the member or holder is not engaged to perform any or all of the
services listed in subparagraph v, cooperate with the professional
engineer responsible for the coordination of the general review in
order to assist the professional engineer in the carrying out of the
functions described in that paragraph.
2.
In paragraph 1, "design document" means a design or other document
which formed the basis for the issuance of a building permit and
includes all changes thereto that were authorized by the chief official as
defined in the Building Code Act.
Section 91a of Ontario Regulation 421/86, amending Ontario Regulation
538/84 made under the Professional Engineers Act.
91a. The following are prescribed as performance standards with respect to
the general review of the construction, enlargement or alteration of a
building by a professional engineer (or holder of a Certificate of
Authorization) as provided for in the Building Code Act:
1.
The professional engineer, with respect to matters that are governed
by the building code, shall,
i. make periodic visits to the site to determine, on a rational samplings
basis, whether the work is in general conformity with the plans and
specifications for the building,
ii. record deficiencies found during site visits and provide the client,
the contractor and the owner with written reports of the
deficiencies and the actions that must be taken to rectify
deficiencies,
iii. review the reports of independent inspections and testing
companies called for in the plans and specifications and which
pertain directly to the works being reviewed,
iv. interpret plans and specifications when requested to do so by the
client, contractor or owner, and
v. review shop drawings and samples submitted by the contractor for
consistency with the intent of plans and specifications.
2.
The professional engineer shall not review work in disciplines for
which he or she is not qualified.
3.
The professional engineer may delegate one or more of the functions
described in paragraph 1 to another person where it is consistent with
prudent engineering practice to do so and functions are performed
under the supervision of the professional engineer.
4.
In paragraph 1, "plans and specifications" means a plan or other
document which formed the basis for the issuance of the building
permit and includes all changes thereto that were authorized by the
chief official as defined in the Building Code Act.
NOTE: The owner, being the person who intends to construct or have a building constructed, has agreed in a letter of undertaking to the Chief Building Official of this
Municipality to have each of the retained Architect(s) and Professional Engineer(s) complete, properly authorize and return to the Chief Building Official, the General
Review Commitment Certificate(s) prior and as a condition precedent to permit issuance and authorizes the retained Architect(s) and Professional Engineer(s) to forward
directly to the Chief Building Official, forthwith upon the completion, all written reports arising out of the required general review undertaken pursuant to Section 2.3 of
Ontario Regulation 413/90 by the retained Architect(s) and/or Professional Engineer(s).
Personal information contained in this form is collected under the authority of section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, and will be used in the administration and
enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992. Questions about the collection of personal information may be addressed to: a) the Chief Building Official, Hwy 17, P.O. Box
417, Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0 (807) 226-5241, or, b) Director, Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 777 Bay St., 2nd
Floor. Toronto, M5G 2E5 (416) 585-6666.
WHITE - Return to: Chief Building Official
YELLOW - Retain by Owner
OBOA FORM 02A
By-law No. 180 Page 21 of 22
SCHEDULE "I" TO BY-LAW NO._180
TOWNSHIP OF
SIOUX NARROWS - NESTOR FALLS
APPLICATION FOR OCCUPANCY
Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, s. 10, as amended
TAKE NOTICE that upon the date of this application the building
Newly erected
Installed
At the above stated location has been constructed in full compliance with all provisions of the Building Code Act, and
regulations made thereunder and of any By-law, or amendments thereto of the Municipality which in part or in whole regulates
the structural requirements, the erection, location, use, etc. of this building and is
fully completed and ready for occupancy
or
not fully completed but is ready for non-residential occupancy in accordance with Article 2.4.3.1.(1) of the Code.
or
not fully completed but is ready for residential occupancy in accordance with Article 2.4.3.2.(1) of the Code.
and that full compliance has been made with any order made by the inspector under Sections 12, 13 and 14 of the
Building Code Act.
Date of Application and Notice of Completion
Signature of Applicant
Conditions for occupation - Except as authorized by the regulations no person shall occupy or use or permit to be occupied or used any building or
part thereof newly erected or installed;
(a)
until notice of the date of completion of the building or part thereof is given to the Chief Official;
(b)
until,
(i)
an inspection has been made pursuant to such notice, or
(ii) ten (10) days have elapsed after the service of the notice or after the date of completion whichever occurs last; and
(c)
until any order made by an inspector under Sections 12, 13 or 14 is complied with. Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, s. 11.
See also O.R. 413/90, Article 2.4.3. regarding occupancy of unfinished building.
Green copy OFFICE
white copy APPLICANT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF BUILDING
OFFICIAL
Hwy 71, P.O. Box 417
Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0
'Phone: (807) 226-5241
Fax: (807) 226-5712
Personal information contained in this form is collected under the authority of section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, and will be used in the
administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992. Questions about the collection of personal information may be addressed to: a)
the Chief Building Official, Hwy 17, P.O. Box 417, Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0 (807) 226-5241, or, b) Director, Building and
Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 777 Bay St., 2nd Floor. Toronto, M5G 2E5 (416) 585-6666.
Applicant:
Permit No:
Address of Applicant:
Location of building:
Type of property / description:
By-law No. 180 Page 22 of 22
SCHEDULE "J" TO BY-LAW NO._180
TOWNSHIP OF
SIOUX NARROWS - NESTOR FALLS
OCCUPANCY PERMIT
Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, s. 10, as amended
PERMISSION is hereby granted to the above named applicant to use and occupy the building at the above location which the
applicant has stated has been constructed in full compliance with all provisions of the Building Code Act, and regulations and
orders made thereunder and of any By-law, or amendments thereto of the Municipality which in part or in whole regulates the
structural requirements, the erection, alteration, use, etc. of the building and is;
fully completed and ready for occupancy
or
not fully completed but is ready for non-residential occupancy in accordance with Article 2.4.3.1.(1) of the Code.
or
not fully completed but is ready for residential occupancy in accordance with Article 2.4.3.2.(1) of the Code.
Date permit issued
Chief Building Official
Green copy - APPLICANT
white copy - OFFICE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF BUILDING
OFFICIAL
Hwy 71, P.O. Box 417
Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0
'Phone: (807) 226-5241
Fax: (807) 226-5712
Applicant:
Permit No:
Location of building:
Portion of building approved for use:
Comments or Conditions of Occupancy: