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The illustrations are not intended to limit the ways by which compliance with Bylaw and Code requirements can be achieved. Details and requirements may vary depending on site and building conditions. Additional information may be required during the review of the building permit application. Refer to Zoning Bylaw and Ontario Building Code for accuracy. You may engage a qualified designer to prepare permit plans.  \nNote: Notwithstanding an approved building permit, the issuance of the permit does not constitute approval under the City’s Licensing By-law \\# 122-2024 , as amended, and the Ontario Fire Code.  \nGeneral Requirements  \nA Building Permit is required for alterations to existing basements except for: Replacement of floor finishes (carpet, tile hardwood, etc. )  \n• Installation of cabinetry where no plumbing alterations will occur.  \n• Replacement of a window within the existing rough stud opening.  \nNote: A finished basement must comply with the building code and zoning requirements. For more information, contact The City of Oshawa’s Building Department at 905-436-3311 Ext. 2290.  \nGeneral Zoning Restrictions:  \n• The entire building must be used as a “single housekeeping establishment”.  \n• There is to be no secondary cooking facilities within the building.  \nApplication Requirements:  \n• Application to Construct or Demolish and Schedule 1 Designers Information forms.  \n• Owners Authorization will be required if applicant is different from property owner.  \n• Survey or site plan of the property showing dimensions of all existing buildings and structures, including dimensions to all property lines. Any addition or enlargement of windows is to be plotted on the ‘Site Plan’. (See attached sample ‘Site Plan’ on page 4 ) .  \n• Construction drawings including the floor plans of all levels outlining existing layout and room uses, a detailed floor plan of the proposed layout, structural details if applicable, wall section and a legend with construction notes. The attached sample drawings and details may be used, provided all dimensions and information are shown on the ‘Floor Plan’ (page 6)  \n• Permit fee, payable at time of acceptance of permit application may be made by cheque (payable to “The City of Oshawa”) , cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Permit fees must be paid before a permit is issued.  \nGeneral Building Code Requirements:  \n(Based on part 9 of the Ontario Building Code)  \n• Provide a minimum ceiling height of 6’-11”, which is allowed to be reduced to 6’5” underneath beams and ducts. (For houses greater than 5 years old, 6’5” is permitted throughout. )  \n• Doors to rooms without dedicated return air inlets, shall be undercut by minimum ¾”.  \n• Each bedroom requires natural light equal to 5% of the room’s floor area. (For houses greater than 5 years old, 2.5% is permitted. )  \n• No windows are permitted in walls closer than 4’-0” to the property line, unless protected with afire resistance rating of 45 minutes.  \n• The principal exhaust fan in a house containing 5 bedrooms or less shall comply with O. B.C. Table [9.32.3.3](9.32.3.3). If the number of bedrooms exceeds 5, a review of the house’s existing mechanical ventilation system by a qualified designer is required to determine if the system is sufficient to handle the additional loads.  \n• A smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are required in each bedroom and each area/hallway serving bedrooms.  \n• Basements containing bedrooms require direct access to the exterior through a door or provide an egress window as shown on page 11.  \nStep by Step Instructions  \n1. Site Plan  \nRefer to the sample ‘Site Plan’( page 4 ) and create your own or modify a copy of your original survey. Include all the dimensions and information as shown on the sample ‘","cbCaideBagUD8daF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaideBagUD8daF","pdf",2571376,"English","# General Requirements\n## General Zoning Restrictions\n## Application Requirements\n# General Building Code Requirements\n# Step by Step Instructions\n## 1. Site Plan\n## 2. Legend and Notes\n## 3. Existing Floor Plans\n## 4. Floor Plan\n## 5. Elevations\n## 6. Wall Section\n## 7. 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