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CITY OF ST. CATHARINES
BY-LAW NO. Dbfl - 3~t
A By-law to regulate matters pertaining to the Building Code.
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, Statutes of Ontario 1992, Chapter 23, as amended,
authorizes a municipal council to pass by-laws concerning the issuance of permits and related
matters;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST.
CATHARINES ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
SHORT TITLE
This By-law may be cited as "The Building By-law".
2.
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
(1)
In this By-law:
(a)
"Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, as amended;
(b)
"Applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applies for a permit or any
person authorized by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner's behalf, or any
person or corporation empowered by statute to cause the demolition of a building or
buildings and anyone acting under the authority of such person or corporation;
(c)
"Building Code" means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act, as
amended;
(d)
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official or his/her designate as
defined by the Act;
(e)
"Fire Chief' means the Fire Chief as appointed by The Corporation of the City of St
Catharines or his/her designate;
(f)
"Owner" means the registered owner of the land and could include a lessee,
mortgagee in possession of the property or a person in control of the property;
(g)
"Permit" means permission or authorization given in writing by the Chief Building
Official to perform work regulated by the Act and Building Code, or to occupy or
change the use of a building, or part thereof;
(h)
"Permit Holder" means the person to whom the Permit has been issued or transferred
and who assumes the primary responsibility for complying with the Act and the
Building Code;
(i)
"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
"Works" has a similar meaning.
(2)
(a)
Any word or term not defined in this by-law that is defined in the Act or the
Building Code shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Act or the Building
Code;
(b)
In this by-law, a word expressed in the singular form has a corresponding meaning
when used in the plural;
(c)
The Schedules attached hereto are hereby declared to form part of this by-law.
3.
PERMITS
(1)
The classes of Permits with respect to the construction, demolition, change of use, or
plumbing of a building or part thereof shall be as set out in Schedule "A" attached hereto and
forming part of this by-law. Permit fees are payable in accordance with the Schedule of Rates
and Fees approved by Council from time to time.
(2)
No person shall be issued a Permit under the Building Code Act unless the provisions of this
by-law have been complied with.
(3)
No Permit shall be transferred without the prior approval of the Chief Building Official
and the payment of the required non-refundable fee as set out in the Schedule of
Rates and Fees approved by Council from time to time. Application for transfer of the
Permit shall be in accordance with Section 4(6) of this by-law.
(4) Applications for Sign Permits shall be processed in accordance with the City of St. Catharines
Sign by-law, as amended from time to time.
4.
APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS
(1)
Every application for a Permit shall:
(a)
contain the information set out in Section 4(2), 4(3), 4(4), 4(5), 4(6), 4(7), or 4(8) 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 fee(s) as set out in the Schedule of Rates and Fees
approved by Council from time to time; and,
(d)
be submitted to the Chief Building Official.
(2)
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
Where an application is made for a Permit to construct under subsection 8(1) of the Act, the
Applicant shall file the following information:
(a)
a completed prescribed application form entitled "Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish";
(b)
complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as required by
Section 5 of this by-law; and,
(c)
a completed form entitled "Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and
Engineers" provided by the Chief Building Official, where required by the Chief
Building Official.
(3)
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DEMOLISH
Where an application is made for a Permit to demolish under subsection 8(1) of the Act, the
Applicant shall file the following information:
(a)
a completed prescribed application form entitled "Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish";
(b)
a site plan accompanied by plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by the Chief Building Official;
(c)
a completed form entitled "Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and
Engineers" provided by the Chief Building Official, where required by the Chief
Building Official;
(d)
proof sat,isfactory 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
(e)
a completed "Demolition Permit Application-Services Declaration Form" and "Utility
Clearance Form" as provided by the Chief Building Official.
(4)
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL PERMIT
Where an application is made for a conditional Permit under subsection 8(3) of the Act, the
Applicant shall file the following information:
(a)
a completed prescribed form entitled "Application for Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
(b)
complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as required by
Section 5 of this by-law;
(c)
a statement of reasons why the Applicant believes that unreasonable delays in
construction would occur if a conditional Permit is not granted;
(d)
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;
(e)
the time in which plans and specifications of the complete building will be filed with
the Chief Building Official; and
(f)
a completed form entitled "Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and
Engineers" provided by the Chief Building Official, where required by the Chief
Building Official;
NOTE:
THE FEE FOR A CONDITIONAL PERMIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
(5)
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE PERMIT
Where an application is made for a change of use Permit issued under subsection 10(1) of
the Act, the Applicant shall file the following information:
(a)
a completed prescribed form entitled "Application for Permit to Construct or
Demolish"; and
(b)
complete plans and specifications showing the current and proposed occupancy of
all parts of the building containing sufficient information to establish compliance with
the requirements of the Building Code, including:
(i)
floor plans;
(ii)
details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying required fire resistance
ratings and load bearing capacities; and
(iii)
details of the existing sewage system, if any.
(6)
APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF PERMIT
Where an application is made for a transfer of Permit because of change of ownership ofthe
property, the Applicant shall file the following information:
(a)
a completed prescribed form entitled "Application for Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
(b)
the name and address of both the former Owner and new Owner;
(c)
the date that the property was transferred to the new Owner;
(d)
the nature of the Permit being transferred; and
(e)
confirmation of the continuation of, or the particulars of any change in, the
arrangements for general review of the construction in accordance with Division C,
Section 1.2, Design and General Review, of the Building Code.
(7)
APPLICATION FOR PARTIAL PERMIT
Where an application is made for a partial Permit in order to expedite Work for a portion of a
building prior to the issuance of a Permit for the complete building, and the Chief Building
Official is in agreement that an application for a partial Permit may be submitted, the
Applicant shall file the following information:
(a)
a completed prescribed application form entitled "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish;
(b)
complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as required by
Section 5 of this by-law;
(c)
a completed form entitled "Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and
Engineers" provided by the Chief Building Official, where required by the Chief
Building Official; and,
(d)
a completed form entitled "Acknowledgement of Incomplete Application" as provided
by the Chief Building Official, where required by the Chief Building Official.
NOTE:
Issuance of a partial Permit does not authorize construction beyond the plans for
which approval is given, nor guarantees that further approval, or a Permit, will
necessarily be granted for the remainder of the Work.
(8)
RESTRICTED PERMIT
A restricted Permit for a temporary building may be issued by the Chief Building Official
authorizing, for a limited time only as specified in the Permit, the erection and existence of a
building or part thereof, including but not limited to tents, portables and trailers, where
applicable. Where an application is made for a restricted Permit, the Applicant shall file the
following information:
(a)
a completed prescribed application form entitled "Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish";
(b)
complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as required by
Section 5 of this by-law; and,
(c)
a completed form entitled "Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and
Engineers" provided by the Chief Building Official, where required by the Chief
Building Official.
(9)
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
Where an application is found to be incomplete and does not comply with Division C,
Sentence 1.3.1.3 (5) of the Building Code, the application may only be accepted for
processing if the Owner acknowledges that the application is incomplete and submits a
completed form entitled "Acknowledgement of Incomplete Application" as provided by the
Chief Building Official.
(10)
INACTIVE APPLICATION
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 Applicant and the Owner.
5.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
(1)
SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED
The Applicant shall submit sufficient plans, specifications, documents, or other information
with each application for a Permit to enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether or
not the proposed construction, demolition, change of use or transfer of Permit conforms with
the Act, the Building Code, and any applicable law.
(2)
TWO SETS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Applicant shall submit two (2) complete sets of the plans and specifications required by
this Section unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official.
(3)
PLANS TO SCALE
The Applicant shall ensure that plans submitted to the Chief Building Official:
(a)
are drawn to scale upon substantial material or in electronic format approved by the
Chief Building Official;
(b)
are legible and durable; and,
(c)
indicate the nature and extent of the Work or proposed occupancy in sufficient detail
to establish that the completed Work will conform to the Act, the Building Code and
any other applicable law.
(4)
PLAN OF SURVEY
The Applicant shall submit a copy of a plan of survey certified by a registered Ontario Land
Surveyor to the Chief Building Official when required, in order to demonstrate compliance
with the Act, the Building Code, or any other applicable law.
(5)
SITE PLAN
The Applicant shall ensure that the site plans submitted to the Chief Building Official
demonstrate compliance with the Act, the Building Code, and any other applicable law, and
contain the following information:
(a)
lot size, lot dimensions and setbacks from the property lines to any existing and/or
proposed buildings;
(b)
existing and finished ground levels or grades to an established datum at or adjacent
to the site; and
(c)
existing rights-of-way, easements, municipal services and private services.
(6)
A surveyor's certificate, prepared by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor, shall be submitted
and approved prior to the commencement of the framing or the above grade Works, and
shall show the location of the foundation(s) on the lot for the building(s); and for single
detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, four-plex, and row houses, elevations shall be
given for the top of the foundation(s).
(7)
AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS
On completion of the construction of the building(s), if required by the Chief Building Official,
the Owner shall submit to the Chief Building Official a set of 'as constructed' plans of the
Work, including a plan of survey, by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor, showing the
location of the building(s).
(8)
PLANS PROPERTY OF THE CITY
Plans and specifications 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 and
disposed of in accordance with applicable legislation and the City of St. Catharines Records
Retention by-law, as amended from time to time.
(9)
DEVIATIONS FROM PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Deviations from the plans, specifications or other documents filed and in respect of which a
Permit or Permits were issued, may be permitted provided that:
(a)
the changes do not contravene the Act, the Building Code or any applicable law;
(b)
the Chief Building Official agrees to the changes (prior to the Work commencing);
(c)
revised plans and specifications, as stipulated by the Chief Building Official, are
submitted for approval; and
(d)
payment of the additional non-refundable fee for "Revision to Permit" in accordance
with the Schedule of Rates and Fees, approved by Council from time to time, is
made.
6.
AUTHORIZATION OF ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
Where an alternative solution is proposed for authorization under Division C, Section 2.1,
the Owner shall file the following information to the Chief Building Official:
(a)
an application on a form provided by the Chief Building Official;
(b)
a description of the proposed material, system or building design for which
authorization under Division C, Section 2.1 is requested;
(c)
supporting documentation demonstrating that the proposed material, system or
building design will provide the level of performance required by the Building Code;
and
(d)
payment of the required fee in accordance with the Schedule of Rates and Fees,
approved by Council from time to time.
7.
PERMIT REVOCATION
(1)
REVOCATION OF PERMIT
Prior to revoking a Permit under Sections 8(1 O)(b) and 8(1 O)(c) of the Act, the Chief Building
Official shall give written notice of intention to revoke to the Permit Holder and, if on the
expiration of thirty (30) days from the date of such notice, the grounds for revocation continue
to exist, the Permit may be revoked without further notice and all submitted plans and other
information may be disposed of and the fee shall be forfeited.
(2)
DEFERRAL OF REVOCATION
(a)
On receipt of a notice of intention to revoke a Permit, a Permit Holder may, prior to
expiration of the thirty (30) day period set out in Section 7(1) of this by-law, request
that the Chief Building Official defer the revocation of such Permit.
(b)
A request for deferral of the proposed revocation shall set out the reasons why the
Permit should not be revoked and the period of extension required.
(c)
Having considered the circumstances of the request and having determined that
there have been no changes to the Act and the Building Code and any other
applicable law which would now 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 in writing of his/her decision.
(d)
A request for deferral of revocation is subject to a fee in accordance with the
Schedule of Rates and Fees approved by Council from time to time.
8.
OCCUPANCY
(1)
Prior to occupancy being granted, the design professional(s) identified on the form entitled
"Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and Engineers" included in the Permit
application shall submit written final reports to the Chief Building Official that the Works have
been completed in accordance with the Building Code.
(2) Prior to occupancy of any residential unit, an occupancy certificate shall be obtained from the
Chief Building Official.
(3)
Prior to occupancy, where required by the Chief Building Official, the Applicant shall submit to
the Chief Building Official an 'as constructed' site plan and grading plan prepared by an
Ontario Land Surveyor to confirm that the Works are in conformance with the approved plans
in respect of grading, elevations and setbacks.
(4)
Prior to the issuance of an occupancy certificate, all additional fees charged in accordance
with Section 12 of this by-law must be paid in full to the City.
9.
REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS
(1)
The Permit Holder shall notify the Chief Building Official of each stage of construction for
which a notice is required under Division C, Subsection 1.3.5 of the Building Code.
(2)
The Permit Holder shall give notice of completion in accordance with 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 Division C,
Subsection 1.3.3 of the Building Code.
10.
FIRE CHIEF ENFORCEMENT
The Fire Chief shall be responsible for the review of plans and specifications, and the field
inspections, of the systems detailed in Schedule "B" attached hereto and forming part of this
by-law, to ensure compliance with the Building Code, on behalf of the Chief Building Official.
11. NOTICE
(a)
Any notice required to be given in writing by the Chief Building Official by the
provisions of this by-law shall be deemed to be sufficiently given if it is: served
personally; or, sent by registered mail to the address provided in the permit
application.
(b)
Notice served by registered mail shall be deemed to have been served on the second
day following the day on which it was mailed.
12. FEES
(1)
The Chief Building Official shall determine the required Permit fee(s) for the Work proposed, in
accordance with the Schedule of Rates and Fees approved by Council from time to time, to be
paid by the Owner/Applicant upon submission of an application for Permit.
(2) No Permit shall be issued until all applicable fees, as determined by the Chief Building Official,
have been paid in full.
(3)
Permit Fees are based on gross floor area. The gross floor area shall include all floors above
grade measured from the outer face of exterior walls or where there is no floor or walls, the
gross floor area shall be the greatest horizontal area of the structure. Mezzanines, lofts and
habitable attics are included as gross floor area. There are no deductions from gross floor
area for openings such as stairs, elevators, shafts, etc. The basement or crawl space in a
building is not considered gross floor area. The gross floor area of a dwelling does not include
the garage.
(4)
In unusual circumstances, the Chief Building Official may determine to calculate the fees
based on the estimated value of the Works, which shall include the cost of labour, materials,
plumbing, heating, air conditioning equipment and elevators etc., and where applicable,
contractors overhead and profit, architects and other professional fees. The estimated value
does not include Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), the cost of land, hazardous material removal
and financing costs.
(5)
Where the Works include plumbing and/or HVAC Work, the building Permit fee includes
plumbing and/or HVAC review and inspections and no separate plumbing and/or HVAC Permit
is required.
13.
ADDITIONAL FEES
(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 fee equal to 25 %, 50% or 100% (based
on the stage of construction as shown in the table below) of the amount calculated as the
regular Permit fee, in addition to the regular Permit fee, but in no case shall the
administrative fee exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) nor shall it be less than One
Hundred Dollars ($100). These fees are collected to offset additional investigative and
administrative costs associated with commencing Work without a Permit. Payment of these
fees does not relieve any person or corporation from complying with the Act, the Building
Code or any applicable law.
NON-REFUNDABLE ADMINISTRATION FEE TABLE
% of Additional charge
25
50
100
stage of construction
Footings and foundation completed
Framing completed
Substantially complete
(2)
Additional re-inspection Fees may be imposed by the City in accordance with the Schedule
of Rates and Fees approved by Council from time to time, where:
(a)
the Permit Holder has provided notice of an inspection but the construction was not
ready for inspection or was not substantially complete when the inspector attended
the site;
(b)
the Permit Holder fails to cancel a scheduled inspection at least one business day in
advance prior to 4:30p.m.;
(c)
more than fifteen (15) inspections were required per dwelling unit to enable the
issuance of the final occupancy Permit; or,
(d)
where a scheduled inspection is identified as "not ready" by reason of the fact that
the inspector attended the site and determined that the approved plans were not
available on site as required by the Building Code.
These fees will be invoiced to the Owner/Permit Holder at the time of occupancy and must
be paid in full before an occupancy certificate will be issued.
14.
PLANS RE-EXAMINATION
Where an Owner/Permit Holder substantially revises a proposed building design after the
examination of the plans and specifications has been completed, a re-examination fee as
set out in the Schedule of Rates and Fees approved by Council from time to time shall be
paid by the Owner/Permit Holder prior to the review of the revised plans and specifications.
15.
REFUNDING OF PERMIT FEES
(1) Upon written request of the Owner or Permit Holder, as applicable, the Chief Building Official
shall determine the amount of refund of the Permit fee in respect to a Permit to construct or
demolish, if any, that may be returned to the Owner or Permit Holder where,
(a)
an Owner withdraws an application for a Permit;
(b)
an application is deemed to have been abandoned in accordance with Section 4( 10)
of this by-law; or
(c)
the Chief Building Official cannot issue a Permit for which an application has been
made.
(2)
There shall be no refund of Permit fees where a Permit has been revoked.
(3)
The fees that may be refunded shall be a percentage of the Permit fees paid, as follows:
(a)
80% if administrative functions only have been performed;
(b)
70 % if administrative and zoning review functions only have been performed;
(c)
45% if administrative functions, zoning review, and plans examination function have
been performed;
(d)
0 % if Permit has been issued.
(4)
Notwithstanding Section 14(3) of this by-law, no refund shall be made where the refund is
calculated to be less than the minimum Permit fee.
(5)
No Permit fees shall be refunded after twelve (12) months from the date of filing the
application for a Permit.
(6)
The fee for a conditional Permit is not refundable.
(7)
Permit fees are to be refunded to current Owner/Permit Holder.
16.
CONSTRUCTION FENCING
(1)
Where, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, a construction or demolition site presents a
safety concern or hazard to the public, the Chief Building Official may require the erection of
temporary fencing around the construction or demolition site as set out in this section.
(2)
In considering the hazard presented by a construction or demolition site and the necessity for
fencing, the Chief Building Official may have regard to such matters including but not limited to
the following:
(a)
The proximity of the construction or demolition site to occupied dwellings;
(b)
The proximity of the construction or demolition site to lands accessible to the public,
including but not limited to streets, parks, and commercial and institutional
facilities/uses;
(c)
The particular hazards presented by the type of construction or demolition activities
and materials;
(d)
The feasibility and effectiveness of site fencing; and,
(e)
The duration of the hazard.
(3)
Every fence required under this section shall be a minimum of 1.2 metres and a maximum of
1.8 metres in height, as measured from the highest adjacent grade.
(4)
Every fence required under this section shall be located on and entirely surround the perimeter
of the construction site, as determined by the Chief Building Official, and shall constructed as
follows:
(a)
if of chain link construction, the chain link shall be securely fastened to at least 38 mm
diameter metal tube or pipe or T-bar posts of the same thickness. Such metal posts
shall not be more than 3.04 metres on centre and embedded into the ground,
providing a secure and rigid support to the attached fence structure;
(b)
if of wood construction, the exterior face shall be of at least 12.7 mm thick exterior
grade plywood, particle board or equivalent material constructed so as not to provide
footholds for climbing. The fencing shall be supported by at least 38 mm wide by 89
mm thick posts spaced at not greater than 2.43 metres on centre and embedded into
the ground, providing a secure and rigid support to the attached fence structure;
(c)
if the fence is of the snow fence or plastic mesh type, the fencing shall be securely
fastened to T-bar posts at not greater than 2.43 metres on centre and embedded into
the ground, providing a secure and rigid support to the attached fence structure;
(d)
other materials or methods for the construction of temporary fencing may be used
provided that there is an equivalent barrier entirely surrounding the site and an
equivalent degree of safety and support provided, to the satisfaction of the Chief
Building Official.
(5)
The fence may be provided with openings sufficient to accommodate construction vehicles,
machines and any other equipment providing services to the construction site provided that
these openings are securely closed off when no construction is being carried out on site
including daily shut-downs.
(6)
Every fence required under this section shall be maintained so as to entirely surround the site
and maintain a secure barrier for the entire duration of construction/demolition Work or until
such time as the Chief Building Official is satisfied that the safety concern/hazard no longer
exists. Every fence required under this section shall be removed no later than thirty (30) days
after completion of the construction or demolition Work.
(7)
Failure to install and maintain temporary fencing in accordance with the requirements of this
by-law is an offence and will be subject to penalties as prescribed by Section 36 of the Act.
17. 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.
18. This by-law shall supercede By-law No. 2005-319, and any amendments thereto, and shall
come into force and take effect immediately upon passage hereof.
Read a first time this
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Read a second time this
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SCHEDULE "A"
CLASSES OF PERMITS
Group A - Assembly
School, church, restaurant over 30 persons, library, club, outdoor patio, hall and occupancies of
a similar nature
Group B- Institutional
Hospital, nursing home, reformatory, prison and occupancies of a similar nature
Residential Care Facility
Group C- Residential
Single, semi, duplex, triplex, row house and multiple dwelling
Each attached garage or carport
Miscellaneous Residential Work
Addition to existing
Finish basement
Shed, open porch, deck, new basement, masonry fireplace, wood stove
Apartment Building
Hotel/Motel
Group D - Business and Personal Services
Office, medical, financial institution and occupancies of a similar nature
Group E- Mercantile
Strip Plaza, mall retail store restaurant not more than 30 persons, supermarket, department
store and occupancies of a similar nature
Group F - Industrial
Manufacturing plant, factories, warehouse, repair garage, service station, carwash and
occupancies of a similar nature
Farm Buildings - Low Human Occupancy
Greenhouse
Storage, livestock buildings and occupancies of a similar nature
Farm Buildings -Other than Low Human Occupancy
Office, work area, retail packaging and occupancies of a similar nature
Change of Use Permits
Where the use of the building is being changed and no construction is proposed
Plumbing Only Permit
Backflow prevention
New fixtures, piping
New manholes, catch basins or fire hydrant
New drain, sewer or water lateral
Septic tank change over
HVAC Only Permit
Add on to system (e.g. unit heater, make-up air unit, exhaust fans)
Duct work alterations
Furnace replacement or air conditioner - unit installation
Commercial exhaust hood, spray booth, dust collection system
Restricted Permit
Temporary Structure (e.g. tent, air-supported structure, new and relocated portables etc.)
Miscellaneous Permits
Foundation Only
Conditional Permit
Demolition Permit
Occupancy Permit
Public pool
Designated structure (e.g. retaining wall, communication tower, pedestrian bridge, crane
runway, storage tank, dish antenna, solar collector etc.)
Fire alarm system, Fire extinguishing system, Emergency lighting
Each balcony guard repair or balcony repair
Parking garage repair
Each electromagnetic locking device, hold open device
Canopy or marquee
Pavillion, bandshell, open sided covered walkway
Racking system
Minor alterations (e.g. single partition, demising wall, new roof structure, washroom, etc.)
Alterations/renovations to existing buildings or facades (all classifications)
Signs regulated by the Building Code
SCHEDULE "B"
The following systems are the responsibility of the Fire Chief or his designate:
- fire alarm and detection systems
- automatic sprinkler systems
- portable fire extinguishers
- fire related voice communication systems
- exit signs
- emergency lighting and power systems
- standpipe and hose systems and fire pumps
- fire fighters elevators
- water supply systems for fire fighting
- kitchen cooking equipment and extinguishing systems
- electromagnetic locking devices