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SP 1\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>FRAMING PLAN...................................... S 1\u003Cbr>SECTION................................................. S2 |  |  |\n\nDETAILS.................................................. S3  \nSUPPLIMENTAL GUARD DETAILS........ A4 to A8  \n1.  \nConstruction Guide:  \nA Building Permit is required for all decks except where:  \n- The Distance from finished ground to the finished deck is not more than 24” and  \n- The deck is not supporting a roof  \nNote: A deck must comply with building codes and zoning requirements.  \nDesigners Qualification and Registration Requirements:  \n- Homeowners submitting designs for their own residence are exempt from qualification and registration requirements, however, individuals and agencies providing design services to the public have to meet the qualifications and registration requirements set out by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.  \nHow to Apply for a Building Permit:  \n- A Building Permit can be applied for online at [ca.cloudpermit.com](ca.cloudpermit.com)  \n[- How to use Cloud Permit click](- How to use Cloud Permit click here)[ ](- How to use Cloud Permit click here)[here](- How to use Cloud Permit click here)[ ](- How to use Cloud Permit click here)Required Items:  \n- Site Survey or Site Plan showing:  \no Location of proposed work  \no Existing Buildings  \no Landscaping  \no Grades  \no Property Lines  \no Dimensions  \no Setbacks  \no Location of Septic System (if applicable)  \n- Drawings required:  \no Elevation(s)  \no Floor Plan(s)  \no Section(s)  \no Detail(s)  \nNote: All drawings shall show materials, size, spacing, dimensions, and notes. Additional Items may also be required.  \n2.  \nInstruction for Template:  \nThe Following Template can be used for the Building Permit.  \n1. Start by filling in the Highlighted Blank Area(s) by double clicking in the space provided on the Deck Framing Plan pages S1 and S2  \n2. Now that you have the joist spacing and pier spacing you can size each component using the Tables  \n. pier size is in the intersecting box of the row that corresponds with the joist span and the column that corresponds with the pier spacing  \nb. beam size is in the interesting box of the row that corresponds with the pier spacing  \n. joist size is in the intersecting box of the corresponds with your joist span and the column labeled joist size  \n3. A guard is required where there is a difference in elevation of 600mm (23 ½”) from the walking surface of the deck to the adjacent surface. The  \nheight of the guards shall no be less than 900mm (35 ½”) where the height above finished grade is 1800mm (5’-10 ⅞”) or less. The guard shall be 1070mm (42 ⅛”) in height where the height is above 1800mm (5’-10 ⅞”)  \nNote: Please provide your own deck-framing plan if your deck layout is different from what is shown in this package (Use the same concept and provide the same information) . You will also need to provide your own details if the proposed construction methods differ than those provided. Please note, that any proposed prefabricated guard/railing system must have a set of stamped details provided by a licensed Engineer with the Province of Ontario or CCMC report (a manufacturer or building supply store would supply you these details at your request) .  \n3.  \n| DECK CONSTRUCTION GUIDE OWNER:  \u003Cbr>ADDRESS: \u003Cbr>__________________________\u003Cbr>__________________________\u003Cbr>GENERAL NOTES:\u003Cbr>-ALL WORK SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ONTARIO BUILDING CODE\u003Cbr>-ALL WOOD SHALL BE NO, 2 GRADE OR BETTER\u003Cbr>-ALL FOOTINGS ","cbCaijvxKYgExXO4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijvxKYgExXO4","pdf",4197205,14,"English","# How to Apply for a Building Permit\n## Required Items and Drawings\n## Instruction for Template\n## Structural Requirements\n## Concrete Pier Sizing (Sonotubes) - Table\n## Beam Sizing","[{\"question\":\"When is a building permit required for decks?\",\"answer\":\"A building permit is required for all decks except when the finished ground-to-deck height is not more than 24” and the deck is not supporting a roof. 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