Building By-Law No. 2025-40 (Being a By-law under the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23, respecting Permits and Related Matters)
The Blue Mountains, Ontario
· No. 2025-40
· adopted 2025-07-14
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## The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains
By-Law Number 2025 - 40
Being a By-law under the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23, respecting Permits and Related Matters
Whereas Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, authorizes a municipal council to pass by-laws concerning the issuance of permits and related matters;
Now Therefore Council of The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains hereby enacts as follows:
1. That this by-law may be cited as the "Building By-Law".
## 2. Definitions:
## 2.1. That in this by-law:
- a. "Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, 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 regulation under Section 34 of the Act.
- d. "Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official appointed by Council under Section 3(2) of the Act.
- e. "complete application" means an application that meets the minimum requirements set out in the Building Code and the requirements of this by-law.
6. "conditional permit" means a building permit issued by the Chief Building Official under subsection 8(3) of the Act.
- g. "construct" means construct as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Act.
- h. "demolish" means demolish as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Act.
- i. "owner" means, in respect of the property on which construction is to take place, the registered owner of the land, save and except for conditional permits, may include a lessee, a mortgagee in possession and the person acting as the owner's authorized agent.
- j. "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 a building or part thereof.
- k. "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.
- I. "sewage system" means a sewage system as defined in Division A, Sentence 1.4.1.2.(1) of the Building Code.
- m. "Town" means the Corporation of The Town of The Blue Mountains.
14. 2.2. Terms not defined in this by-law shall have the meaning as ascribed to them in the Act or the Building Code.
## Classes of Permits
- 3.1. Classes of permits required for construction, demolition or change of use of a building are set forth in Schedule "A" appended to and forming part of this by-law.
## 4. Requirements for Permit Applications
## General Requirements
- 4.1. Every permit application shall meet the minimum requirements of this section and shall:
- a. be submitted by the applicant
- b. file an application in writing by completing the prescribed form as required by regulation or where no forms are available, on a form prescribed by the Chief Building Official; and
- c. be accompanied by the required fees calculated in accordance with this by-law.
- 4.2. An application for a permit may be refused by the Chief Building Official where it is deemed not to be a complete application.
- Forms generated electronically or submitted through the Town's website shall be subject to the endorsement of the applicant.
## Applications for Permits to CONSTRUCT
- 4.4. Every application for a building permit to construct a building shall:
- a. identify and describe in detail the work to be completed, the proposed use and occupancy of the building, or part thereof, for which the application for a permit is made;
- b. identify and describe in detail the existing use(s) and occupancy of the building or part thereof, for which the application for a permit is made;
- describe the land on which the work is to be done, by a description that will readily identify and locate the site on which the building is to occur;
- d. be accompanied by plans, specifications and documents as required in this by-law;
- e. be accompanied by the required fees or partial payment as calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; and
- be accompanied by acceptable proof of corporate identity and property ownership, unless such proof is determined by the Chief Building Official to be unnecessary.
## Applications for Permits to DEMOLISH
- 4.5. In addition to the requirements of subsection 4.1 to 4.6 above, every demolition permit application shall:
- a. identify and describe in detail the work to be completed, the proposed use and occupancy of the building, or part thereof, for which the application for a permit to demolish is made, and the proposed use and occupancy of that part of the building, if any, that will remain upon completion of the demolition; and
- b. where applicable, be accompanied by a signed acknowledgement of the owner on the required prescribed form that a professional engineer has been retained to carry out the general review of the demolition;
## Applications for Conditional Permits
- 4.6. In addition to the requirements of subsection 4.1 to 4.6 above, every application for a conditional permit application shall:
- a. state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in construction would occur if a conditional permit were not granted; and
- b. state the outstanding necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained; and
- require the owner and such other persons as determined by the Chief Building Official to enter into an agreement required by the Act.
## Applications for a Change of Use Permit
- 4.7. In addition to the applicable requirements of subsection 4.1 to 4.6 above, every change of use permit application under subsection 10(1) of the Act shall:
- a. describe the building or part thereof in which the occupancy is to be changed;
- b. 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, floor and roof assemblies identifying required fire resistance ratings and load bearing capacities; and
- c. be accompanied by an OBC Data Matrix Form.
## Applications for a Sewage System Permit
- 4.8. In addition to the requirements of subsection 4.1 to 4.6 above, every sewage system permit application shall:
- a. include a completed Sewage System Installer form; and
- b. include a completed Sewage System Specifications Form.
## Additional Information
- 4.9. The acceptance or processing of an application under this by-law shall not be deemed to prohibit the Chief Building Official from requiring the applicant to supply further information, plans, specifications or details as may be necessary to:
- a. determine compliance with the Act, Building Code, this by-law or other applicable law, or
- b. determine the fees required to be calculated under this by-law.
Without the applicant supplying such information as requested by the Chief Building Official, the application may be determined to be incomplete or denied.
## Incomplete Application
- 4.10. Where an application is determined to be incomplete in accordance with the Building Code or this by-law, the Chief Building Official may accept and process the application where the applicant acknowledges that the application is incomplete.
## Abandoned Permit Applications
- 4.11. Where an application for a permit remains incomplete or inactive for six months from the
date the application was received, the Chief Building Official may refuse to process the application by deeming it to have been abandoned and shall give written notice to the applicant via electronic email at the address indicated on the application.
## 5. Plans and Specifications
## 5.1. Every applicant shall furnish,
- a. sufficient plans, specifications, documents and other information as outlined in Schedule "B" of this by-law to enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether the proposed construction, demolition, sewage system or change of use conforms to the Act and the Building Code;
- b. where required, a site plan referenced to a current plan of survey certified by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor unless this requirement is waived because the Chief Building Official is able, without having a current plan of survey, to determine whether the proposed work conforms to the Act, the Building Code and any other applicable law; and
- c. where required, a drainage and grading plan as outlined in Schedule "B" shall be prepared by a Professional Engineer, a Certified Engineering Technologist, or an Ontario Land Surveyor.
4. 5.2. Plans, specifications and other documents submitted by the applicant shall:
- a. be fully coordinated among design professionals and intended for construction, demolition or change of use;
- b. be fully dimensioned and drawn to a suitable scale that clearly depicts the proposed construction, demolition or change of use;
- c. be submitted electronically; and
- d. contain information and text that is clear and legible.
9. 5.3. The Chief Building Official may require, where deemed appropriate, that a professional engineer and/or architect conduct a peer review for all or part of the work with the expense to be borne by the applicant.
10. 5.4. 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.
11. 5.5. Plans and specifications furnished according to this by-law or otherwise required by the Act become the property of the Town and will be disposed of or retained in accordance with relevant legislation.
## 6. Authorization of Alternative Solutions
- 6.1. Where approval for an alternative solution under the Building Code is proposed for either the application for a permit or a material change to a plan, specification, documents or other information on the basis for which a permit was issued, the applicant shall submit:
- a. an alternative solution request of the Chief Building Official;
- b. all supporting documentation and calculations demonstrating that the proposed alternative solution will provide the level of performance required by the Building Code;
- c. payment of the required fee as prescribed in Schedule "A".
## 7. Fees
- 7.1. The Chief Building Official shall determine the required fees calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" of this by-law.
- 7.2. The fees included within Schedule "A" of this by-law shall be indexed by the overall percent increase in the total Salary and Benefit expenditures as approved in the annual budget in relation to Building Services and are to be adjusted annually on January 1st of each year and be included in the Town's Fees and Charges By-law. Flat fees shall be rounded to the nearest whole dollar amount. All other fees shall be rounded to the nearest cent.
- 7.3. No permit shall be issued or any service provided until the fees therefore have been paid in full.
- 7.4. In addition to the fees paid at the time of building permit application, when an applicant makes supplementary submissions and revised submissions, the prescribed fee shall be calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" of this by-law.
- 7.5. Upon written request, the Chief Building Official shall determine the amount of fees, if any, that may be refunded in accordance with Schedule "A" in the case of:
- a. withdrawal of an application;
- b. abandonment of an application pursuant to subsection 4.13 above;
- c. refusal to issue a permit; or
- d. request for revocation of a permit pursuant to Clause 8(10)(e) of the Act.
- 7.6. Subject to subsection 7(1) of the Act, there shall be no refund of permit fees where a permit has been revoked, except where the permit was issued in error or where the applicant requests revocation no more than six months after the permit is issued. In such cases the amount of refund shall be calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" of this by-law.
## 8. Revocation of Permits
## Revocation of Permit
- 8.1. Prior to revoking a permit under Clauses 8(10)(b) and (c) of the Act, the Chief Building Official shall give written notice of intention to revoke to the permit holder at his/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.
## Deferral of Revocation
- 8.2. 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.
- a. 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
- b. 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 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; and
- c. a request for deferral of revocation is subject to a fee in accordance with Schedule "A".
## Transfer of Permits
- 9.1. Permits shall not be transferred to a new owner without the approval of the Chief Building Official.
- 9.2. Permits are transferrable only upon the new owner:
- a. completing a permit application form as prescribed by Section 4 of this by-law; and
- b. payment of the required fee, as prescribed in Schedule "A", 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.
## 10. Notifications
- 10.1. Notices respecting stages of construction required by the Building Code and Schedule "C" of this by-law shall be given by the permit holder to the Chief Building Official of the readiness to inspect at least 2 business days in advance of the stages of construction specified therein.
- 10.2. Upon receipt of notification by the Chief Building Official as specified in this by-law; an inspector shall, no later than 2 business days, undertake a site inspection of the building to which the notice relates.
- 10.3. In the instance of sewage systems, an inspector shall, no later than 5 business days, undertake a site inspection of the sewage system of which the notice relates.
- 10.4. In addition to the notices prescribed pursuant to Subsection 1.3.5.1., Division C of the Building Code, notice shall be given by the permit holder to the Chief Building Official of the readiness for inspection for the following stages of construction, where applicable:
- a. Substantial completion of site grading.
- 10.5. A notice pursuant to this section is not effective until notification is received by the Chief Building Official by:
- a. written notice by email at [email protected], or
- b. from the Town's website at www.thebluemountains.ca where available, or
- c. verbal notice via the inspection request line at (519) 599-3131, or toll free at 1-888-2586867.
## 11. Fencing- Construction Sites
- 11.1. Where a construction site may present a hazard to the public, the owner of the construction site shall ensure that the construction site is suitably fenced to prevent public access onto the construction site.
- 11.2. If fencing has not been provided in accordance with Section 11.1 and, if in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, the construction site presents a particular hazard to the public, the Chief Building Official may in writing require the owner and the permit holder to erect such fencing as he/she deems appropriate to the circumstances such as described in the National Building Code, subsection 8.2.1.
- 11.3. In considering the hazard presented by a construction site and the necessary fencing, the Chief Building Official shall have regard for
- a. the proximity of the construction site to occupied dwellings;
- b. the proximity of the construction site to lands accessible to the public, including but not limited to streets, parks and commercial and institutional activities;
- c. the hazards presented by the construction activities and materials;
- d. the feasibility and effectiveness of site fencing; and
- e. the duration of the hazard.
## 12. Other By-laws, Licences, Permits and Regulations
- 12.1 Nothing in the by-law shall exempt any person from complying with the requirements of any other by-law in force within the limits of the Town, or from applying for and obtaining any permit, license, permission, authority or approval required by this or any other by-law or regulation of the Corporation or any other law in force from time to time.
## 13. Use of Electronic Technologies
- 13.1 Nothing in this by-law shall be deemed to limit the authority of the Town to make use of online services for the display, use and submission of application forms, other forms used in the processing of applications, educational handouts, referrals, and nothing in this by-law shall limit the use of electronic technologies for data and information storage and file management integral to the building inspection service.
## 14. Prescribed Forms
- 14.1. The forms prescribed for use as applications for permits, for orders, for permits, for inspection reports and administrative matters shall be as set out in Schedule D" attached to and forming part of this by-law.
- 14.2. This by-law shall not be deemed to limit the use of any form which is prescribed by provincial regulation notwithstanding that the form it is not listed or is a revised or updated form from the forms set out in Schedule "D" to this by-law.
## 15. Appointed Delegate
- 15.1 This by-law shall not be deemed to limit the appointment of a designate who may perform or execute any authority of the Chief Building Official where authorized by the Act, provided such designate, where required, is duly appointed by by-law under the Act.
## 16. Code of Conduct for Building Officials
- 16.1 Building Officials appointed by the Town for the enforcement of the Act and the Building Code shall be governed in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Building Officials as described in Schedule "E" of this by-law.
## 17. Severability
- 17.1 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. Transition
- 18.1 This by-law shall apply to any application for a permit or request concerning compliance with the Building Code and applicable law that is accepted by the Chief Building Official on or after the date of the coming into force of this by-law.
## 19. Contravention
- 19.1 Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offense and on conviction is liable to a fine as provided in section 36 of the Act, as amended.
## 20. Repeal
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- 20.1 By-law Number 2014-18 is hereby repealed.
## 21. Schedules
- 21.1 Schedules A, B, C, D and E form part of this by-law.
And Further that this By-law shall come into force and take effect on September 1, 2025.
Enacted and passed this 14th day of July 2025.
Andrea Matrosovs, Mayor
Corrina Giles, Town Clerk
where;
- SI = the fee multiplier based on the service index for the type/classification of the work proposed and;
- A = floor area (m?) of the work involved.
## 3. Area Calculation and Interpretation:
- a. Floor area is to be measured from the outside face of exterior walls and to the centre line of party walls or demising walls.
- b. No deductions for floor openings for such facilities as stairs, elevators, escalators, shafts and ducts. Interconnected floor areas and atriums above their lowest level may be deducted.
- c. No additional fees apply to plumbing within a building, sprinklers, fire alarms, electromagnetic locks, or other mechanical systems or equipment proposed and installed at the same time as the construction of the building they serve.
- d. Where a change of occupancy from one classification to another classification is proposed, the fee multiplier for the proposed occupancy applies.
- e. A temporary building is a building that will be erected or put into service for not more than one year.
6. The occupancy classifications used in this by-law are as defined in the Building Code, as amended.
## 4. Minimum Fee:
- a. Unless otherwise noted, a minimum fee of $150.00 shall be charged for all work.
## 5. Refund of Fees:
## Town of The Blue Mountains Schedule A
By-law No. 2025-40
## Classes of Permits, Payments, and Fees
## 1. Minimum partial payment required to be made at time of application for a permit:
| New detached, semi-detached, townhouse, duplex, and triplex dwelling unit buildings | Full Permit Fee |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| New commercial, industrial, institutional and nulti-residential buildings | $5,000.00 or the full fee, whichever is the lesser |
| All other construction/work | Full Permit Fee |
## 2. Calculation of Permit Fees:
- a. Permit fees shall be calculated using the following formula given below, unless otherwise specified in this schedule:
## Permit Fee = SIx A
- a. Fees that may be refunded shall be a percentage of the permit fees payable under this by-law, calculated as follows:
2. 75 percent if administrative functions only have been performed.
- ii. 70 percent if administrative and zoning functions only have been performed.
- iii. 50 percent if administrative, zoning and plans examination functions have been performed.
- iv. 45 percent if the permit has been issued and no field inspections have been performed subsequent to permit issuance.
- V. 5 percent shall additionally be deducted for each field inspection that has been performed after the permit has been issued.
- b. Where the Chief Building Official deems it appropriate, a refund of other than specified in (a) may be granted.
- c. If the calculated refund is less than the minimum fee applicable, no refund shall be made of the fees paid.
- d. No refund shall be issued where a minimum fee has been charged.
- e. The refund shall be returned to the person named on the fee receipt, unless such person advises the Chief Building Official, in writing and prior to the release of the refund, of a change in name, in which case the refund shall be returned to the person then authorized to receive it.
- f. Refund provisions are not applicable where the permit has been signed off and the occupancy inspection completed.
- g. No refund of building permit fees on any application or permit after 3 years from the date the application was submitted, deemed to be abandoned, refused to be issued or request to be withdrawn.
## 6. Administrative Fees:
## 6.1. Authorization of an Alternative Solution
- a. Where a written request is submitted to the Chief Building Official for the authorization of an alternative solution, a minimum fee of $750.00 shall be payable in addition to the required building permit fees.
## 6.2. Building Code Act Orders
- a. To offset additional investigative and administrative costs where an Order to Comply has been issued pursuant to the Act, a minimum fee of $250.00 shall be paid and an additional $250.00 shall be paid where a Stop Work Order has been issued. Payment of these fees does not relieve any person or corporation from complying with the Act or the Building Code or any other applicable law.
- b. To offset additional costs associated with the investigation, inspection, administration and rectification of an unsafe building where an Unsafe Order has been issued pursuant to the Act, a minimum fee of $500.00 shall be paid and an additional $500.00 shall be paid where an Order respecting occupancy has been issued. Payment of these fees does not relieve any person or corporation from complying with the Act or the Building Code or any other applicable law.
## 6.3. Change of Ownership and Transfer of Permit
- a. To transfer a permit from a permit holder to another, a minimum fee of $150.00 shall be payable in addition to other applicable fees.
## 6.4. Change of Use (No Construction)
- a. For the change of use of a major occupancy where no construction is proposed or required, a minimum fee of $150 shall be payable.
## 6.5. Compliance Letters
- a. For written requests on information for property compliance including Zoning By-law, work orders, active building permits, official plan designation and survey review; a minimum fee of $150.00 per property shall be payable.
- b. For a written response to a request for commentary on Agreement Compliance, including items noted in (a) above; a minimum fee of $150.00 per property shall be payable.
- c. For written requests in support of provincial license applications such as AGCO liquor licenses, a minimum fee of $200 shall be payable where the request is not related to an active building permit. A minimum fee of $150 shall be payable relating to an active building permit.
## 6.6. Conditional Building Permits
- For conditional building permits, the fee shall be the normal building permit fee for the proposed construction plus an additional 10 percent of that fee. The minimum fee per application shall be $150.00. The maximum fee per application shall be $1,000.00. (The proponent is responsible for the registration of the Conditional Permit Agreement on title to the lands.).
## 6.7. Constructing without a Permit
- a. Where work or construction has commenced prior to the issuance of a building permit, an administrative surcharge for the unlawful work of 50% of the required permit fee shall be paid. The minimum surcharge fee shall be $150.00. The maximum surcharge fee shall be $1,000.00.
## 6.8. Dormant Permit Files and Deferred Inspections
- a. Where a permit has been dormant for a period of more than 12 months, a minimum fee of $150.00 shall be payable in addition to other applicable fees.
## 6.9. Model Home Agreement
- a. For the preparation of a Model Home Agreement approved by the Director of Planning and Building, a minimum fee of $500.00 shall be payable.
## 6.10. Permit File Maintenance
- a. To offset additional administrative costs where a request has been received to view or require information or reports from a permit file that has been closed or deemed dormant, a minimum fee of $150/permit file shall be paid in addition to other applicable fees.
## 6.11. Re-Inspection Fees
- a. Where an Inspector determines that work for the stage of construction that has been requested to be inspected is not substantially complete, is not ready for an inspection o here previous infractions have not been corrected, a minimum fee of $150 shall be payable prior to subsequent inspections related to that stage of construction being scheduled.
## 6.12. Revision to a Permit and Reviewed Drawings
- a. Where a supplementary submission or a revised submission relating to a building permit
application is required or unauthorized modifications from the reviewed permit drawings occur on site, a fee of $125/hour shall be payable.
- b. Where an increase in floor area has been constructed, additional building permit fees at the applicable service index and administrative fees noted above may be payable.
## 6.13. Sewage Holding Tank Agreement
- a. For the preparation of a Holding Tank Agreement upon the restricted approval for the temporary use of a holding tank (Class 5 System) for not more than one year, a minimum fee of $500 shall be payable.
- b. For the extension of an approved Holding Tank Agreement of up to one year, a minimum fee of $150.00 shall be payable.
## Schedule A - Permit Fees
Note: The Chief Building Official may assign fees other than noted in A through I, provided she/he has regard to the costs associated with the service(s) provided. The minimum fee(s) and similar indexes/rates are identified in this By-law.
| | Class of Permit or Building Classification | Sperm' Flat fee | |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| jees may be indexed in accordance with Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index on January 1st each year CONSTRUCTION: New Buildings; Additions to Existing Buildings | jees may be indexed in accordance with Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index on January 1st each year CONSTRUCTION: New Buildings; Additions to Existing Buildings | jees may be indexed in accordance with Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index on January 1st each year CONSTRUCTION: New Buildings; Additions to Existing Buildings | jees may be indexed in accordance with Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index on January 1st each year CONSTRUCTION: New Buildings; Additions to Existing Buildings |
| Group A (Assembly) Schools, libraries, churches, theatres, arenas, restaurants, recreation centres, ski clubs | Group A (Assembly) Schools, libraries, churches, theatres, arenas, restaurants, recreation centres, ski clubs | Group A (Assembly) Schools, libraries, churches, theatres, arenas, restaurants, recreation centres, ski clubs | Group A (Assembly) Schools, libraries, churches, theatres, arenas, restaurants, recreation centres, ski clubs |
| 1 | Shell Buildings | $ 16.07 | |
| | 2 Finished Buildings | $ 20.34 | |
| Group B (Institutional) Hospitals, care centres, nursing homes | Group B (Institutional) Hospitals, care centres, nursing homes | Group B (Institutional) Hospitals, care centres, nursing homes | Group B (Institutional) Hospitals, care centres, nursing homes |
| 3 | Medical care facilities, nursing homes | | $ 22.19 | |
| Group C (Residential) Detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, townhomes, and multi-unit dwellings | Group C (Residential) Detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, townhomes, and multi-unit dwellings | Group C (Residential) Detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, townhomes, and multi-unit dwellings | Group C (Residential) Detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, townhomes, and multi-unit dwellings |
| 4 | Detached, semi-detached, row houses | $ 18.15 | |
| 5 | Prefabricated detached dwelling | $ 13.08 | |
| | 6 Multi-unit buildings, motels, hotels | $ 16.07 | |
| Group D (Business & Personal) Banks, barber and hairdressing shops, dental or medical offices, offices | Group D (Business & Personal) Banks, barber and hairdressing shops, dental or medical offices, offices | Group D (Business & Personal) Banks, barber and hairdressing shops, dental or medical offices, offices | Group D (Business & Personal) Banks, barber and hairdressing shops, dental or medical offices, offices |
| | > Shell buildings | $ 12.83 | |
| 8 | Finished buildings | $ 16.50 | |
| Group E (Mercantile) Department stores, markets, restaurants with an occupant load less than | Group E (Mercantile) Department stores, markets, restaurants with an occupant load less than | Group E (Mercantile) Department stores, markets, restaurants with an occupant load less than | Group E (Mercantile) Department stores, markets, restaurants with an occupant load less than |
| 30 persons, shops, stores | 9 Shell buildings | $ 10.80 | |
| | 10 | Finished buildings | $ 14.57 | |
| Group F (Industrial and Farm) Warehouses, factories, repair garages, parking garages, farm buildings | Group F (Industrial and Farm) Warehouses, factories, repair garages, parking garages, farm buildings | Group F (Industrial and Farm) Warehouses, factories, repair garages, parking garages, farm buildings | Group F (Industrial and Farm) Warehouses, factories, repair garages, parking garages, farm buildings |
| | | $ 10.80 | |
| | 11 Hear and species, resus, underground parking | $ 7.80 | |
| 13 | Service floors above or below grade, mezzanines | $ 7.80 | |
| 14 | Aboveground parking garages, lightly serviced storage buildings | $ 5.89 | |
| 15 | Farm buildings | $ 3.73 | |
| | 16 | Prefabricated farm buildings | $ 1.56 | |
| All Occupancies | All Occupancies | All Occupancies | All Occupancies |
| 17 | Temporary buildings or structures | | 150.00 |
| B. | Alterations, Renovations and Tenancy Work | | |
| 18 | Groups A & B | $ 7.50 | |
| 19 20 | Group C Group D, E & F | $ $ 4.85 5.89 | |
| c. | Miscellaneous Permits - Standalone | | |
| 21 | Accessory building - residential (garage, shed, etc.) | | $ 175.00 |
| 22 | Deck/porch (unenclosed) - residential | $ | 200.00 |
| 23 | Fire Code retrofit/repair | | $ 150.00 |
| 24 | Finished basement - residential | | $ 360.00 |
| 25 | Fireplaces, woodburning stoves | | $ 150.00 |
| 26 | Move or relocate a building | | $ 150.00 |
| D. Demolition | D. Demolition | D. Demolition | D. Demolition |
| 27 | Residential (detached, semi-detached) dwelling | | 150.00 |
| 28 | All other buildings (1.2.2.3 (1) OBC | | $ 350.00 |
| E. | Mechanical & Fire Protection Systems | | |
| 29 | Heating, ventilation, air conditioning | | 350.00 |
| 30 | Fire alarm system (new or replacement) | | $ 350.00 |
|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| 31 | Fire sprinkler system (new or replacement) | | $ 350.00 |
| 32 | Ventilation system (Commercial cooking exhaust, spray booth, dust collector | | $ 350.00 |
| F. | Plumbing | | |
| 33 | New or repair sanitary service (residential) | | $ 150.00 |
| 34 | New or repair water service (residential) | | $ 150.00 |
| 35 | Plumbing (alteration or repair) | | $ 150.00 |
| 36 | Site servicing (private property, subject to Site Plan control) | $5.00 per $1000 construction value | $5.00 per $1000 construction value |
| G. | Private On-Site Sewage System (Stand alone or with a new building) | | |
| 37 | New or replacement sewage system | | |
| 38 | Alteration or assessment for building expansion (additions, additional fixtures) | | $ 35000 |
| 39 | Leaching bed repair | | 200.00 |
| 40 | Septic tank decommissioning | | S 150.00 |
| 41 | Septic tank replacement | | $ 150.00 |
| H. | Designated Structures | | |
| 42 | Public Pool/Spa | | $ 475.00 |
| 43 | Retaining wall | | $ 300.00 |
| 44 | Signs (regulated by the OBC) | | $ 300.00 |
| 45 | Solar collector (residential) | | $ 150.00 |
| 46 | Solar collector (non-residential) | | $ 300.00 |
| | A structure supporting a wind turbine (output > 3kW) | | $ 500.00 |
| | An exterior storage tank not regulated by the TSSA | | $ 300.00 |
| | Permanent solid nutrient storage facility | | $ 300.00 |
| | Barge reparis, praemes as unparis can pese repairs and other construction not set out in A through H | | |
| | | $8.50 per $1,000 construction value | $8.50 per $1,000 construction value |
## Schedule B
## Submission Requirements
## Category: House
Every electronic permit application shall be accompanied by the following:
Additional Information may be required on a case-by-case basis ·= required O = required where applicable
| INFORMATION REQUIRED | NEW BUILDING | ADDITION | INTERIOR ALTERATIONS |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| General | | | |
| Drawings drawn on durable material, drawn to scale and fully dimensioned. | | | - |
| Applicable Law Checklist | | | |
| Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form | - | | |
| Land Use Permit (Engineering & Public Works Department Approval) | | | |
| Site and Key Plan | | | |
| Property boundary lines and property area | - | | |
| Location of all existing and proposed buildings including setbacks to property boundary lines, parking spaces, distance to other buildings, and other features in relation to property boundaries | | | |
| Overall dimensions of all buildings | | | |
| Summary of permitted and proposed zoning provisions | | | |
| Location of easements and/or rights-of-way | | | |
| Location of septic bed, connection to existing system, septic tank and other equipment | | | |
| Key plan showing location of existing and proposed construction | | | |
| Grading Plan (combined or in addition to the requirements of a site plan) | Grading Plan (combined or in addition to the requirements of a site plan) | Grading Plan (combined or in addition to the requirements of a site plan) | Grading Plan (combined or in addition to the requirements of a site plan) |
| Existing and proposed grade elevations at all lot eriveways and drainagent reude change | - | | |
| xisting and proposed slope and surface directio noff, culvert conditior | - | | |
| Existing and proposed finished floor, top of foundation, underside of footing and basement slab elevations | | O | |
| Floor and Roof Plans Basement floor plan including foundation information and use of space | - | | |
| Floor plan of every upper level showing use of all spaces | - | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----|----|----|
| Floor plan of every upper level showing structural framing above | | | |
| Roof truss layout and engineered drawings stamped by a P. Eng. | | | |
| Proprietary floor system layout ("i-Joists") | | | |
| Location of all plumbing fixtures | - | | |
| Location of all solid fuel burning appliances | | | |
| Location of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors | | | |
| Elevations | | | |
| Area of exposed building face. Area and percentage of unprotected openings. Required limiting distance | - | | |
| Exterior Finishes | | | |
| Window/door type, locations and sizes including height of sills above floor | | | O |
| Roof slope and finish | | | |
| Exterior stairs, landings, guards and handrails | - | | |
| Building Sections Floor to floor and floor to ceiling heights | | | |
| Footing and foundation wall details including height of grade above basement floor | | | |
| Specifications of all floor, wall and roof assemblies, tall wall details | - | | |
| Shoring and underpinning details | | O | O |
| Stairs, landings, guards and handrails | - | | |
| Construction Details and Notes Typical wall section | | | |
| Wall and floor fire separation details | | | |
| Typical roof details | | | |
| Guard details including connection detail | | | |
| Building materials and specifications of all wall, floor and roof assemblies | | | |
| Mechanical Ventilation Design Summary | | - | |
| Energy Efficiency Design Summary (SB-12) | - | | |
| Footing design for sensitive soils | | | |
Schedule B
## Submission Requirements
## Category: Small Buildings, Residential
Every electronic permit application shall be accompanied by the following:
Additional Information may be required on a case-by-case basis ·= required O= required where applicable
| INFORMATION REQUIRED | NEW BUILDING | ADDITION | INTERIOR ALTERATIONS |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|------------|------------------------|
| General | | | |
| Drawings drawn on durable material, drawn to scale and fully dimensioned | | | |
| Applicable Law Checklist | - | | |
| ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Certification Form | | | |
| Land Use Permit (Engineering & Public Works Department Approval) | | | |
| Site and Key Plan | | | |
| Property boundary lines and property area | - | | |
| Location of all existing and proposed buildings including setbacks to property boundary lines, parking spaces, distance to other buildings, and other features in relation to property boundaries | | | |
| Overall dimensions of all buildings | | | |
| Summary of permitted and proposed zoning provisions | | O | |
| Location of easements and/or rights-of-way | | | |
| Location of septic bed, connection to existing system, septic tank and other equipment | | | |
| Floor and Roof Plans | | | |
| Basement floor plan including foundation information and use of space | | | |
| Floor plan of every upper level showing use of all spaces | | | |
| Floor plan of every upper level showing structural framing above | | | |
| Roof truss layout and engineered drawings stamped by a P. Eng. | - | | |
| Proprietary floor system layout | | | |
| Location of all plumbing fixtures | | | |
| Location of all solid fuel burning appliances | | | |
| Location of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors | - |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----|
| Elevations | |
| Area of exposed building face. Area and percentage of unprotected openings. Required limiting distance | - |
| Exterior Finishes | |
| Window/door type, locations and sizes including height of ills above floor | |
| Roof slope and finish | |
| Exterior stairs, landings, guards and handrails | |
| Building Sections | |
| Floor to floor and floor to ceiling heights | - |
| Footing and foundation wall details including height of grade above basement floor | - |
| Specifications of all floor, wall and roof assemblies | - |
| Shoring and underpinning details | |
| Stairs, landings, guards and handrails | - |
| Construction Details and Notes | |
| Typical wall section | |
| Wall and floor fire separation details | |
| Typical roof details | |
| Guard details including connection detail | |
| Building materials and specifications of all wall, floor and roof assemblies | |
| Mechanical Ventilation Design Summary | |
| Footing design for sensitive soils | |
## Schedule B
## Submission Requirements
## Category: Large or Complex Buildings
Every electronic permit application shall be accompanied by the following:
Additional Information may be required on a case-by-case basis ·= required O = required where applicable
| General |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Drawings to be drawn on durable material, drawn to scale and fully dimensioned. |
| Drawings to be sealed, signed and dated by each professional design discipline |
| Commitment by Owner for general review form for each required professional discipline |
| Applicable Law Checklist |
| Building Code Matrix Data |
| ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Certification Form |
| Geotechnical Investigation Report |
| Land Use Permit (Engineering & Public Works Department Approval) |
| Site Plan |
| Property boundary lines and property area |
| Location of all existing and proposed buildings including setbacks to property boundary lines, distance to othe buildings and all parking spaces |
| Fire route, fire department connections and fire hydrant locations |
| Existing and proposed grades. Proposed finished floor elevations of all buildings. Sidewalk elevations. |
| Barrier free information including curb cuts, ramps, parking and associated details |
| Summary of permitted and proposed zoning provisions |
| Key plan showing location of existing and proposed construction |
| Architectural Drawings |
| Floor plans identifying rooms including use of all spaces, wall construction and fire separations |
| Reflected ceiling plans and associated details |
| Roof plan and associated details including any screening requirements for mechanical roof top equipment |
| Building elevations |
| Building cross sections |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Wall sections and details. Stair sections, plan and details |
| Enlarged detail plans and associated details |
| Door, window and room finish schedules if not in specifications |
| Structural Drawings |
| Design information including loading, deflection, wind uplift, earthquake analysis and control flow drainage design on roof |
| Shoring and underpinning plans and details |
| Foundation plan and associated details |
| Floor and roof framing plans including beam and column schedule |
| Exterior canopy or other structural framing information |
| Structural connection details |
| Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
| Layout and sizes of duct at each floor level |
| Type, location and size of equipment |
| Roof plan showing roof mounted equipment |
| Details of specialized systems (Commercial Cooking Systems) |
| Plumbing |
| Site service drawings showing water, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, catch basins, manholes and connection to municipal system |
| Water and drain layout at each floor level and plumbing risers |
| Plumbing risers and stack loads |
| Material, equipment and fixture specifications |
| Backflow preventer specifications |
| Grease interceptor specifications |
| Electrical Drawings |
| Electrical site servicing drawing where separate from Mechanical Engineer |
| Lighting, power, emergency lighting, exit signage and electrical equipment |
| Fire alarm system drawings including alarm riser detail together with specifications and sequence of operation |
| Other Submissions |
| Sprinkler Riser Diagram, including water entry schematic |
## Schedule C
## Required Notices and Inspections
In accordance with Subsection 1.3.5., Division C of the Building Code:
- a. Readiness to construct footings,
- b. Substantial completion of footings and foundations prior to commencement of backfilling
3. Substantial completion of structural framing and ductwork and piping for heating and air-conditioning systems, if the building is within the scope of Part 9 Division B,
- d. Substantial completion of structural framing and roughing-in of heating, ventilation, airconditioning and air-contaminant extraction equipment, if the building is not a building to which Clause (c) applies,
- e. Substantial completion of insulation and vapour barriers,
- f. Substantial completion of air barrier systems,
- g. Substantial completion of all required fire separations and closures and all fire protection systems including standpipe, sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems,
- h. Substantial completion of fire route access routes,
- i. Readiness for inspection and testing of:
- a. Building sewers and building drains,
- b. Water service pipes,
- c. Fire service mains,
- e. The water distribution systems, and
- d. Drainage and venting systems,
- f. Plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances,
- j. Readiness for inspection of suction gravity outlets, covers and suction piping serving outlets of an outdoor pool described in Sentence 1.3.3.5.(1) of Division A, a public pool or public spa,
* Substantial comecion of the orelation cultion ore te a nutes antial completion of the pool before it is first filled with water,
- I. Readiness to construct the sewage system (excavation completed prior to fill),
1. Substantial completion of the installation of the sewage svstem before th ommencement of backfilling (stone exposed, graphs and weigh slip to be on site
- n. Substantial completion of installation of plumbing not located in a structure, before the commencement of backfilling,
- o. Substantial completion of site grading, and
- p. Completion of construction and installation of components required to permit the issue of an occupancy permit under Subsection 1.3.3. of Division C
## Schedule D
## Prescribed Forms
The following are forms prescribed for use as applications for permits, orders, permits, inspection reports, and administrative matters:
- a. Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
- b. ASHRAE 90.1 & SB-10 - Project Information
- c. Building Inspection Report
- d. Building Permit
- e. Certificate of Non-Residential Occupancy
- f. Certificate of Residential Occupancy
- g. Commitment to General Reviews by Architects and Engineers
- h. Conditional Building Permit
- i. Demolition Permit
- j. Emergency Order
- k. Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form (Part 9 Residential)
12. HRAI Ventilation Form
- m. Ontario Building Code Data Matrix
- n. Order to Comply
- o. Order to Remedy an Unsafe Building
- p. Order to Uncover
- q. Order Not to Cover or Enclose
- r. Order Prohibiting Use or Occupancy
- S. Order Requiring Test and Samples
- t. Readiness for Occupancy Report
- u. Request for Access to Building Permit Records Form
- v. Stop Work Order
- w. Class 5 Sewage System (Holding Tank) Agreement
- x. Sewage System Specifications
- y. Testing & Inspection Report - Backflow Preventer
## Schedule E
## Code of Conduct for Building Officials
Town Building Officials shall undertake at all times to:
- a. Act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of buildings, designated structures and related works.
- b. Not to act where there may be or where there may reasonably appear to be a conflict between their duties to their employer, their profession, their peers and the public at large and their personal interests.
- c. Administer and enforce all relevant building laws, codes and standards appropriately without favour and without influence of interested parties.
- d. Comply with the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and any other Act or Law that regulates or governs Building Officials or their functions.
- e. Perform their inspections and plan review duties impartially and in accordance with the highest professional standards.
- f. Not to act beyond their level of competence or outside of their area of expertise or qualifications as a registered Building Official.
- g. Maintain their knowledge and understanding of the best current building practices, the building laws and regulations relevant to their building certifying functions.
- h. Maintain current accreditation to act as an Ontario Building Official and the related duties assigned to them.
- i. Commit them to a process of continuous education so as to constantly be aware of developments in building design, practice and the law relevant to their duties.
- j. Not to divulge any confidential or sensitive information or material that they became privy to in the performance of their duties, except in accordance with laws governing freedom of information and protection of privacy.
11. Extend professional courtesy at all times and conduct themselves with fairness and good faith towards customers, colleagues and their co-workers.
- I. Accept responsibility for the conduct of their subordinate employees.
- m. Exemplify compliance with all regulations and standards that govern building construction, health & safety or other matters related to their status as a building official.
- n. Recognize the appointment under the Building Code Act as a symbol of good public faith.
- o. To comply and maintain their knowledge of safe working practices in accordance with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and established Town health & safety policies.
The Act provides that the performance of Building Officials will be measured against this code of conduct. Any complaint alleging a breach of the Code of Conduct shall be submitted in writing and filed with the Chief Administrative Officer. In response to any allegation of a breach of this code, the Chief Building Official shall direct an investigation and where appropriate, recommend disciplinary action against the Building Official who fails to comply with this code of conduct. Where the allegation is against the Chief Building Official, Council will direct the investigation and make such recommendations as are reasonable. In determining the appropriate discipline, the Chief Building Official or Council will have regard to the relevance of the conduct to the Building Official's powers and responsibilities as well as the severity of any misconduct.