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Responsibility\n\nThe purpose of this guide is to provide information only.The Applicant or Designer is responsible forall information that is included in an application.All information provided must comply by the OntarioBuilding Code and must be concise,precise and current.  \n## Planning\n\nApplicants must investigate and adhere to any regulations that may apply such as the propertieszoning,municipal by-laws and if they are within the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation AuthorityRegulated area.  \nAll decks,porches and any other structures must conform to all applicable laws.  \nPlease contact the Planning department for further information.  \n##  Requirements to Obtain a Building Permit\n\nA site plan showing the location of your proposed deck and all setbacks to all property lines,yourseptic system and other structures shallbe indicated on this plan.  \nDetailed construction drawings must be provided for the project.This package provides you with asample cross section drawing of a deck that may be used,accompanied by a plan view withmeasurements,spacing of piers and columns,spans of beams and joists.  \nA'schedule one form is required for any drawings designed by the property owner or BCIN designer.Note:Drawings designed by a professional engineer or architect are not required to submit this form.  \nAn Owner/Designer Declaration must also be submitted if the project drawings were completed bythe home owner.  \nAn letter of authorization form is required if any individual other than the property owner is applyingfor the project's building permit.  \nAll building permits are processed through the website www.cloudpermit.com  \n## Fees\n\nApplicable fee's must be paid for the application to be deemed complete.Paper applications may besubmitted at an additional cost.  \nREMEMBER TO CALL FOR LOCATION OF UTILITIES BEFORE YOU DIG  \nOntario One Call  \n(Underground locates)  \n1-800-400-2255  \n## CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION\n\n### PIERS\n\nEngineered helical piles can be used in lieu of requirements below.  \n### Size:\n\n-Piers used shall be not less than 9”in diameter.  \n-All piers require a footing in sandy or loose soils,this can be achieved by forming afooting or by using a \"bigfoot type\"at the base of the pier.If you have hard clay soil orbedrock a pier can be used solely and supported directly on the solid soil base or rock.  \n-Minimum footing size:0.40m2 (4.3ft2)where;the supported joist length is 4.9m(16'),the pierspacing is 3m(10'),and the soil bearing capacity is 75 kPa(10.9 psi).  \n-Minimum size specified may be adjusted based on the specific supported joist length,pierspacing,and soil bearing capacity.  \nNOTE:The minimum required bearing area must be doubled where the soil bearing capacity isaffected by a high water table.  \n### Concrete:\n\n-Piers shallconsist of poured concrete with a minimum compressive strength of 15 MPa(2200psi after 28 days)  \n### Depth and Height:\n\n-Piers must extend a minimum of 1.2m(4')below grade.  \n-Piers shallnot extend more than 3x their width/diameter above grade.  \n### COLUMNS\n\nSize:  \n-Wood columns shallbe not less than 184mm(7-1/4”)for round columns and 140mmx140mm(6”x6”)for square or rectangular columns.  \n### Anchorage:\n\n-Columns shall be directly fastened to their supporting and supported members to resist uplift.  \n### WOOD FRAMED CONSTRUCTION\n\nLedger Boards:  \n-A ledger board shall have the same dimensions as the floor joists it supports.  \n-Anchor bolts shall be embedded at least 100mm(4”)into solid concrete,concrete filledmasonry,or suitable structural lumber.  \nNOTE:The anchor bolts shall not be attached to hollow masonry or brick veneer.  \n\n| Supported  \u003Cbr>Length,m (f)   | Maximum Anchor Bolt Spacing,mm(in)   |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Staggered 12.7mm(1/2”)  \u003Cbr>Anchor Bolts   | Staggered 16mm (5/8”)Ø  \u003Cbr>Anchor Bolts   |\n| 1.22(4'-0”)   | 450(17-3/4\")   | 500(20\")   |\n| 1.50(4'-9”)   | 400(16\")   | 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