SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING Before your application can be deemed complete and ready for processing you will need the following: (Please hand in entire application package including this cover sheet) Zoning- check the zoning on the property you are planning to build on, this can be done at the municipal office. Road Entrance Approval If your proposed entrance is on a County Road, your approval will come from the Lanark County Roads Department, Call 267-1353 for details or an application. If your proposed entrance is on a Township Road, your approval will come from the Township Roads Department; the application is included in this package. If your proposed entrance is on a Private Road an entrance permit is not required. Septic Approval- contact the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit at 1-800-267-7918 for more details or for an application. Civic Address Number Once you have your entrance approved, you will need to have your civic address number sign & posted installed. Enclosed in this package is an application for your civic address number. Building Permit Requirements: (must be completed before submitting application) Completed Application Form. If you are not the registered owner of the property, please have the owner complete the Authorization Form in this package. Completed Energy Efficiency Design Summary Completed Schedule 1 Designer Information Completed Schedule 2 Sewage System Installer Information Site Plan showing size and dimension of property, setbacks from property lines for existing and proposed new construction, location of well and septic system, driveway, right of ways and easements. Two (2) sets of plans must be included with your application; they will be stamped after being reviewed and one (1) will be returned to you. Complete Energy Efficiency Design Summary (Part 9 Residential) If you have just recently purchased your property, or if the property has been just recently severed please include a copy of proof of land transfer. You must pay for your permit at time of application submission. Township development fees will need to be paid on a separate cheque. NOTE: NO CONSTRUCTION TO COMMENCE WITHOUT A VALID BUILDING PERMIT OR WITHOUT CALLING THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS! ($500.00 surcharge may apply for violation)
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This information package is intended to help you, the homeowner/contractor, to better understand the procedures in obtaining a building permit and other approvals, which may be required. Also provided in this package is a list of required inspections. We suggest that you read all of this information and keep it handy for future reference. If you should have any questions, please contact the appropriate department. We would like to emphasize that the Building Department enforces the Ontario Building Code. Questions concerning Zoning or land use by-laws should be directed to the Planning Department and any questions concerning property drainage and grading should be directed to the Roads Department. Please note that this package is intended to outline the procedures for obtaining a building permit for the construction of a single-family residence within the scope of Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code. NOTE: An Electrical Permit must be acquired prior to any Electrical Wiring and a final inspection completed prior to using the building Contact the Electrical Safety Authority at 877-372-7233 75 George St., Box 340, Lanark ON K0G 1K0 --- 613-259-2398 FAX 613-259-2291 3
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1. Posting of Permit The Building Permit card must be posted so it can be seen from a public right-of-way. FEES: $0.5 /sq.ft. Mobile Home: $0.30/sq.ft. Plumbing: $5 Basements - finished or unfinished: $0.20/sq.ft. SECURITY FEE: $ 00.00 Refundable after final inspection 2. Listing of Inspections The owner of the property is responsible to notify the Building Department at least 48 hours in advance of the stages of construction for the necessary inspections. Please contact the Building Inspector, Phil Borrowman for your inspection at 259-2398 ext. 237 The following must be completed before any inspection, and a copy of the reviewed plans must be on site, otherwise the inspection will not be carried out. a) Footing Inspection OWNERS RESPONSIBILITES b) Backfill Inspection (Prior to pouring of basement slab and backfilling) - damproofing, drainage layer, drain tile, crushed stone, column footings, anchor bolts - required foundation wall bracing - keep in mind that a Geotechnical Soil Report may be required depending on the soil conditions. c) Underground Plumbing Inspection - All underground piping must be installed (shall include water test or 5 lb air test) d) Rough-in Plumbing Inspection - All waste, vents and water pipes shall be installed (shall include water test or 5 lb air test) e) Framing Inspection (Ready for insulation) - all floor and wall framing - construction of roof, including shingles - installation of all exterior doors and windows - fireplace roughing including chimney chase (if applicable) - mechanical, electrical and plumbing roughing f) Air-barrier Installed g) Insulation and Vapor Barrier Inspection (Ready for drywall) - placement of insulation in all required locations
- installation of vapor barrier - sealing of all wires, receptacles, pipes, exhaust equipment etc. in walls and ceilings - fire stopping List of Inspections (continued) f) Final Inspection - interior finishes - all guards and handrails - smoke alarms - carbon monoxide detectors - self-closure and weatherstripping on door located between garage and any living space - functional lighting and heating systems - attic access hatch c/w weatherstripping - mechanical ventilation - chimney - exterior finishes - flashing and caulking - exterior stairs - guards and handrails g) Final Grading All site work is completed 3. As-Built Survey Upon completion of construction an as-built survey plan, prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor, (upon request) may be required.
TO BE RETAINED BY: THE TOWNSHIP APPLICATION FOR ENTRANCE PERMIT PART A TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE APPLICANT NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE (HOME): (WORK): LOCATION OF PROPOSED ENTRANCE GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF: LOT: CONCESSION: TOWNSHIP ROAD NAME: SIDE OF ROAD: N W S E PROPERTY ROLL NUMBER: WAS THE PROPERTY RECENTLY SEVERED? YES NO IF YES, FROM ROLL NUMBER: TYPE OF ENTRANCE: (Please check one) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) PROVIDE ACCURATE DETAILED DIRECTIONS/MAP TO THE PROPERTY/PROPOSED ENTRANCE 7
DATE WHEN MARKER CARD WILL BE POSTED IN ENTRANCE LOCATION: I enclose the permit fee of $100.00 with this application. I will post the Entrance Location Marker and I agree to pay the total cost for the proposed entrance prior to installation based on the fee schedule or the Road Superintendents estimated cost for special circumstances. NOTE: When the Township Crew arrives on site and the above criteria have NOT been met they will NOT APPROVE your Entrance at that time. There will be an ADDITIONAL $50 charge for them to return and complete the process. I hereby certify that the above is understood and that the following payment has been made in full ($ ). PERMIT NUMBER: Purchase Date: Signature (Property Owner) Township Representative FOR OFFICE USE ONLY PART B TO BE FILLED OUT BY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT (Copy to Applicant) INSPECTED BY: DATE: LOCATION APPROVED: YES NO SITE MEETING REQUIRED: YES NO CULVERT REQUIRED: YES NO DIAMETER: LENGTH: OTHER COMMENTS: PART C FINAL APPROVAL APPROVED BY: DATE: ENTRANCE APPROVED: YES NO FEE SCHEDULE $100 if no culvert is required $200 for application and inspection if culvert is installed by the applicant. $1000 total fee for installation including pipe up to 400mm x 9m, excavation, 3 loads of gravel and labor. 8
TO BE RETAINED BY: THE TOWNSHIP CIVIC ADDRESSING APPLICATION FORM NAME: PROPERTY ROLL NUMBER: IS THERE AN APPROVED ENTRANCE? YES NO COUNTY or TOWNSHIP (circle one) WAS THE PROPERTY RECENTLY SEVERED? YES NO IF YES, FROM ROLL NUMBER: MAILING ADDRESS: DAY TIME TELEPHONE NUMBER: The Civic Address Number & Post to be located at: LOT: CONCESSION: GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF: Check whether this is a: NEW PIN or a REPLACEMENT PIN PROVIDE ACCURATE DETAILED DIRECTIONS TO THE PROPERTY 9
PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE CIVIC SIGN THE FOLLOWING STEPS NEED TO BE MET. THESE STEPS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPERTY OWNER. 1. There must be a legible detailed map provided to the property. 2. Payment of $84.75 has been paid (or if it is a replacement, $39.55 for PIN sign only, $50.85 for post only). 3. Owner is responsible for posting the civic sign where they would like the PIN number posted. 4. Must have a clear entrance way which is marked. 5. Once all the above has taken place, call and inform the Township Office to set up an installation date and time. (613-259-2398 ext. 0) NOTE: When the Township Crew arrives on site and the above criteria have NOT been met they will NOT INSTALL your Civic Number at that time. There will be an ADDITIONAL $50 charge for them to return and install the sign. I hereby certify that the above is understood and that the following payment has been made in full ($ ). Purchase Date: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Signature (Property Owner) Township Representative ROAD NAME: CIVIC ADDRESS ASSIGNED: INSTALLATION DATE: COMPLETED BY: SPREADSHEET: VOTERS VIEW: MPAC MAILING LIST: DIAMOND: ROLL: The Ontario 9-1-1 Emergency Agency Information Update (Civic Addressing Confirmation) is confidential and is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee. Any unauthorized disclosures of this Civic Addressing confirmation constitutes a violation of the confidentiality provisions contained in the 9-1-1 PERS Agreement between Bell Canada and the relevant Municipality. Any other person is strictly prohibited from disclosing, distributing or reproduction the Civic Addressing Confirmation. If you have received this Civic Addressing Confirmation in error, please notify originator immediately. 10
Application number: Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish This form is authorized under subsection 8(1.1) of the Building Code Act,1992 For use by Principal Authority Permit number (if different): Date received: Roll number: Application submitted to: (Name of municipality, upper-tier municipality, board of health or conservation authority) A. Project information Building number, street name Unit number Lot/con. Municipality Postal code Plan number/other description Project value est. $ Area of work (m 2 ) B. Purpose of application New construction Addition to an Alteration/repair Demolition Conditional existing building Permit Proposed use of building Current use of building Description of proposed work C. Applicant Applicant is: Owner or Authorized agent of owner Last name First name Corporation or partnership Street address Unit number Lot/con. Municipality Postal code Province E-mail Telephone number Fax Cell number D. Owner (if different from applicant) Last name First name Corporation or partnership Street address Unit number Lot/con. Municipality Postal code Province E-mail Telephone number Fax Cell number Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish Effective January 1, 2014 11
E. Builder (optional) Last name First name Corporation or partnership (if applicable) Street address Unit number Lot/con. Municipality Postal code Province E-mail Telephone number Fax Cell number F. Tarion Warranty Corporation (Ontario New Home Warranty Program) i. Is proposed construction for a new home as defined in the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act? If no, go to section G. Yes No ii. Is registration required under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act? Yes No iii. If yes to (ii) provide registration number(s): G. Required Schedules i) Attach Schedule 1 for each individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities. ii) Attach Schedule 2 where application is to construct on-site, install or repair a sewage system. H. Completeness and compliance with applicable law i) This application meets all the requirements of clauses 1.3.1.3 (5) (a) to (d) of Division C of the Building Code (the application is made in the correct form and by the owner or authorized agent, all applicable fields have been completed on the application and required schedules, and all required schedules are submitted). Payment has been made of all fees that are required, under the applicable by-law, resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(c) of the Building Code Act, 1992, to be paid when the Yes Yes No No application is made. ii) This application is accompanied by the plans and specifications prescribed by the applicable by-law, resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(b) of the Building Code Act, 1992. Yes No iii) This application is accompanied by the information and documents prescribed by the applicable bylaw, resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(b) of the Building Code Act, 1992 which enable Yes No the chief building official to determine whether the proposed building, construction or demolition will contravene any applicable law. iv) The proposed building, construction or demolition will not contravene any applicable law. Yes No I. Declaration of applicant I (print name) declare that: 1. The information contained in this application, attached schedules, attached plans and specifications, and other attached documentation is true to the best of my knowledge. 2. If the owner is a corporation or partnership, I have the authority to bind the corporation or partnership. Date Signature of applicant Personal information contained in this form and schedules is collected under the authority of subsection 8(1.1) 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 of the municipality or upper-tier municipality to which this application is being made, or, b) the inspector having the powers and duties of a chief building official in relation to sewage systems or plumbing for an upper-tier municipality, board of health or conservation authority to whom this application is made, or, c) Director, Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay St., 2nd Floor. Toronto, M5G 2E5 (416) 585-6666. Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish Effective January 1, 2014 12
Schedule 1: Designer Information Use one form for each individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities with respect to the project. A. Project Information Building number, street name Unit no. Lot/con. Municipality Postal code Plan number/ other description B. Individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities Name Firm Street address Unit no. Lot/con. Municipality Postal code Province E-mail Telephone number Fax number Cell number C. Design activities undertaken by individual identified in Section B. [Building Code Table 3.5.2.1. of Division C] House HVAC House Building Structural Small Buildings Building Services Plumbing House Large Buildings Detection, Lighting and Power Plumbing All Buildings Complex Buildings Fire Protection On-site Sewage Systems Description of designer s work D. Declaration of Designer I (print name) declare that (choose one as appropriate): I review and take responsibility for the design work on behalf of a firm registered under subsection 3.2.4.of Division C, of the Building Code. I am qualified, and the firm is registered, in the appropriate classes/categories. Individual BCIN: Firm BCIN: I review and take responsibility for the design and am qualified in the appropriate category as an other designer under subsection 3.2.5.of Division C, of the Building Code. Individual BCIN: Basis for exemption from registration: The design work is exempt from the registration and qualification requirements of the Building Code. Basis for exemption from registration and qualification: I certify that: 1. The information contained in this schedule is true to the best of my knowledge. 2. I have submitted this application with the knowledge and consent of the firm. Date Signature of Designer NOTE: 1. For the purposes of this form, individual means the person referred to in Clause 3.2.4.7(1) (c).of Division C, Article 3.2.5.1. of Division C, and all other persons who are exempt from qualification under Subsections 3.2.4. and 3.2.5. of Division C. 2. Schedule 1 is not required to be completed by a holder of a license, temporary license, or a certificate of practice, issued by the Ontario Association of Architects. Schedule 1 is also not required to be completed by a holder of a license to practise, a limited license to practise, or a certificate of authorization, issued by the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario. Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish Effective January 1, 2014 13
Schedule 2: Sewage System Installer Information A. Project Information Building number, street name Unit number Lot/con. Municipality Postal code Plan number/ other description B. Sewage system installer Is the installer of the sewage system engaged in the business of constructing on-site, installing, repairing, servicing, cleaning or emptying sewage systems, in accordance with Building Code Article 3.3.1.1, Division C? Yes (Continue to Section C) No (Continue to Section E) Installer unknown at time of application (Continue to Section E) C. Registered installer information (where answer to B is Yes ) Name BCIN Street address Unit number Lot/con. Municipality Postal code Province E-mail Telephone number Fax D. Qualified supervisor information (where answer to section B is Yes ) Cell number Name of qualified supervisor(s) Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) E. Declaration of Applicant: I OR I certify that: (print name) _declare that: I am the applicant for the permit to construct the sewage system. If the installer is unknown at time of application, I shall submit a new Schedule 2 prior to construction when the installer is known; I am the holder of the permit to construct the sewage system, and am submitting a new Schedule 2, now that the installer is known. 1. The information contained in this schedule is true to the best of my knowledge. 2. If the owner is a corporation or partnership, I have the authority to bind the corporation or partnership. Date Signature of applicant Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish Effective January 1, 2014 14
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IF APPLICABLE LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION (Please Print Clearly) I, authorize _ to apply for and obtain a building permit to (please check appropriate box): construct install alter renovate (describe work below): At the following location: (civic address or legal description) Date Signature 16
SECURITY DEPOSIT-BUILDING PERMIT Building Permit # Roll Number Owner: Project Location: Type of Construction Amount of Security Deposit paid by cash/cheque/debit/certified cheque Upon Satisfactory completion of the project Entrance has final approval by Road Superintendent (where applicable) Security Deposit to be returned to: (name and mailing address) Signed & Dated: Okay to release Security Deposit-signed & dated (CBO ONLY) 17