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THE DETAILS PROVIDED ARE NOT MEANT AS LEGAL OR TECHNICAL ADVICE AND IT SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS SUCH. THEY DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT EVERY DETAIL OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, OR ALL MINIMUM STANDARDS WHICH MAY APPLY. FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS REFER TO THE ONTARIO BUILDING CODE, YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT, OR A QUALIFIED DESIGNER.  \nCLIMATIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS  \nTHESE DETAILS APPLY TO ZONE 1 NON-ELECTRIC SPACE HEATING ONLY. AREAS OUTSIDE GREATER TORONTO MAY BE SUBJECT TO DIFFERENT CLIMATIC CONDITIONS WHICH MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. THE CLIMATIC DESIGN DATA WHICH APPLIES TO THE SPECIFIC BUILDING LOCATION SHOULD BE CONFIRMED BEFORE ADOPTING ANY OF THE DETAILS IN A PROPOSED DESIGN. CLIMATIC DESIGN INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND IN THE SUPPLEMENTARY STANDARD SB-1 OF THE ONTARIO BUILDING CODE.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nSECTION A: APPLICATION GUIDE  \nA01 BUILDING PERMIT Q & A  \nA02 DRAWING REQUIREMENTS FOR  \nA RESIDENTIAL ADDITION  \nA03a SAMPLE DRAWING  \nSite Plan  \nA03b SAMPLE DRAWING  \nBasement Plan  \nA03c SAMPLE DRAWING  \nGround Floor Plan  \nA03d SAMPLE DRAWING  \nElevation  \nA03e SAMPLE DRAWING  \nElevation  \nA03f SAMPLE DRAWING  \nElevation  \nA03g SAMPLE DRAWING  \nCross Section  \nA03h SAMPLE DRAWING  \nConstruction Specifications  \nA03i SAMPLE DRAWING  \nSchedules  \nEnergy Efficiency Compliance: SB-12: Zone 1-Package A2  \nNote: Under the Building Code Act, the local municipality is the authority having jurisdiction for enforcing the act and its regulations. It is the responsibility of the owner/designer to ensure that all designs submitted for a permit are in accordance with the Building Code Act, Building Code and any other Applicable Law.  \nREVISION 01-APRIL 2025  \nPage 1  \nBUILDING PERMIT  \nQ & A  \nA01  \nOBC 2024  \nBUILDING PERMITS MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE YOU START WORK ON A NEW HOUSE, AN ADDITION, OR ANY ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING HOUSE WHICH ARE SIGNIFICANT IN NATURE. PERMITS ARE GEARED TO THOSE PROJECTS WHERE HEALTH & SAFETY MATTERS ARE INVOLVED, AND EXIST TO PROTECT YOU, OTHER HOMEOWNERS, BUILDING OCCUPANTS, FUTURE OWNERS AND THE COMMUNITY.  \nWHEN DO I NEED A PERMIT ?  \nCONTACT YOUR LOCAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE FOR SPECIFIC PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PROJECT.  \nPERMITS ARE NORMALLY REQUIRED FOR:  \nBuilding any detached structure larger than 10m² Building any addition to your home  \nRaised porches or decks Carports or garages Structural alterations Moving or lifting your house  \nInstalling a wood stove or fireplace  \nPartitioning a basement or adding a basement entrance Creating an apartment or secondary suite in your house Altering or adding any plumbing  \nDemolishing a house  \nPERMITS ARE NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED FOR:  \nReplacement of windows, doors, roofing or siding New interior wall, floor or ceiling finishes Repairs to chimneys, porches, decks or roofs Waterproofing repairs to a basement Replacement of plumbing fixtures  \nReplacement of a furnace  \nStorage shed with area of 15m2 or less  \nHOW DO I GET THE PERMIT ?  \n1. Prepare drawings which accurately and to scale describe the construction you propose. Standard technical details are available at your local municipal office to assist in the preparation of your plans. The attached sample plans are an example of the scope of drawings usually required for an addition to a house. THESE DRAWINGS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN YOUR PERMIT APPLICATION. If you have someone else prepare your plans, ensure the designer has the appropriate qualifications required in the building code. It is usually advisable to verify with your local municipal office that your proposed site plan will meet local zoning standards before you prepare the complete construction pl","cbCaiaYUI6qyHXrJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaYUI6qyHXrJ","pdf",1624118,12,"English","# SECTION A: APPLICATION GUIDE\n## A01 BUILDING PERMIT Q & A\n## WHEN DO I NEED A PERMIT?\n## HOW DO I GET THE PERMIT?","[{\"question\":\"When is a building permit normally required in Ontario for residential work?\",\"answer\":\"Permits are typically required before starting work for new houses, additions, or significant alterations, including detached structures larger than 10m², structural alterations, raised porches or decks, carports or garages, and certain plumbing or demolition projects.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main steps to obtain a building permit?\",\"answer\":\"Prepare scale drawings, complete the permit application at your local municipality, submit the required drawings including a site plan, pay the permit fee, and contact any outside agencies if approvals are needed.\"},{\"question\":\"How long does it usually take to issue a permit, and how long is it valid?\",\"answer\":\"A permit is usually issued within 10 to 15 business days when drawings are complete and zoning standards and the Ontario Building Code are met. The permit remains valid for a minimum of six months after issuance.\"}]","LMCBO Section A - Building Permit Q & A - OBC 2024 | PDF"]