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Your construction project should:  \n Prevent water from damaging buildings and adjacent properties .  \n Help keep a dryer yard year round.  \n Prevent potential civil litigation for property damages .  \nBUILDING CODE  \nBuilding codes are the minimum design and construction requirements to ensure safe and resilient structures .  \nThe Building Code is made to:  \n Ensure increased public health and safety.  \n Make buildings stronger and longer lasting.  \n Prioritize sustainability.  \nCONTACT  \nUS  \n 905.309.2022  \n [building@grimsby. ca](building@grimsby. ca)  \nBUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST FOR DECKS AND COVERED PORCHES  \n( PATIOS, BALCONIES, TERRACES ETC.)  \n\n| PROV IDED | NOT\u003Cbr>APPL ICABLE | OUTSTAND ING | All drawings shall be to scale, dimensioned and provide sufficient information that\u003Cbr>describes the extent of proposed work.\u003Cbr>INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PROCESSING |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS |\n|  |  |  | Completed Building Permit Application |\n|  |  |  | Completed Schedule 1 \" Designer Information Form\" |\n|  |  |  | PERMIT FEES |\n|  |  |  | Permit Fees: Calculated and collected at time of permit application submission |\n|  |  |  | LEGIBLE AND SCALED CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS (2 COPIES) |\n|  |  |  | Site Plan-Show location and dimensions of the deck/porch in relation to existing buildings and provide setbacks from property line. Identify lot grading characteristics such as swales, retaining walls, drainage works. |\n|  |  |  | Foundation Plan-Show all proposed footing locations with dimensions, sizes and footing depths. If using helical piers, supporting engineering and CCMC approval will be required. (Foundation, Floor, and Roof Plan can be produced on 1 single drawing) |\n|  |  |  | Floor Plan-Show all deck dimensions, include sizes and material of stairs, columns, beams, joists, and decking. (Foundation, Floor, and Roof Plan can be produced on 1 single drawing) |\n|  |  |  | Roof Plan-Show all roof dimensions, include sizes and material of rafters, ridge support, ceiling joists, beams and columns. If using pre-engineered trusses, provide truss design package from manufacturer. (Foundation, Floor, and Roof Plan can be produced on 1 single drawing) |\n|  |  |  | Cross Section-Show all framing, footing and guardrail connections. Identify height of guardrail. |\n|  |  |  | ZONING AND APPLICABLE LAW AGENCY APPROVALS |\n|  |  |  | Drawings to show building heights, building setbacks from property lines, distances between buildings, lot coverag","cbCaihgFzmaSYHRB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihgFzmaSYHRB","pdf",2246796,"English","# Why Do I Need a Permit?\n## When Do I Need a Permit?\n## Three Important Requirements When Planning Your Project\n### Zoning By-law\n### Grading and Drainage\n### Building Code\n# Building Permit Application Checklist for Decks and Covered Porches","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a building permit for decks and porches?\",\"answer\":\"A building permit legally authorizes construction in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. 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