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It summarizes many of the applicable regulations but it does not and is not meant to provide an exhaustive accounting of all potential requirements. Each application and situation is reviewed and evaluated on its own particular facts.  \nIf you have questions specific to your project call 416-397-5330 or visit one of Toronto Building’s Customer Service Counters.  \nToronto Building Homeowner’s Guide to Building Permits  \nContents  \nWhy are building permits necessary? ............................ 4  \nWhen is a building permit required?............................... 8  \nHow do I get a building permit? ..................................... 12  \nHow do I make an application?...................................... 28  \nHow do I book an inspection? ....................................... 40  \nWhy are building permits necessary?  \nBuilding permits help protect you, your home, and the interests of your community by making sure the project is structurally sound and follows the Ontario Building Code, municipal zoning and other applicable laws.  \nWhether you are building a new home or renovating an existing one, you want to make sure the result is safe and legal for you and any future occupants.  \nOur buildings are getting safer! Due to continuously improving Building Code standards, fire education, and other prevention measures, the number of fires in Ontario resulting in an injury, fatality or dollar loss fell by 35 percent between 2003 and 2013 (Source: Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management)  \n5  \nThe Ontario Building Code regulates many aspects of construction  \nThe Ontario Building Code is enforced by local municipalities. In this case, the City of Toronto. Some examples of what the Ontario Building Code regulates are:  \n1. Life safety systems  \n2. Insulation requirements  \n3. Plumbing and mechanical systems  \n4. Fire separation requirements  \n5. Requirements that apply when the use of a building changes (e.g. from residential to office)  \nThis drawing of a stairway illustrates in greater detail some of the safety and construction requirements regulated by the Ontario Building Code:  \n• How the railing is joined together  \n• The spaces in the railing  \n• The height and depth of each stair  \n• The width of stair components  \n• How the stair is joined together  \n• How the railing is supported  \n• The height of the railing  \n• How the stair is attached to the ground  \n7  \nWhen is a building permit required?  \nMost construction projects require the property owner to apply for and obtain a building permit.  \nSpecifically, a permit is required when you are:  \n1. Building a new structure that is larger than ten metres squared (108 square feet) .  \n2. Building any addition to an existing structure.  \n3. Renovating, including alterations that affect your building’s compliance with building regulations (known as Material Alteration*) .  \n4. Demolishing all, or part of, a building.  \n5. Installing new, or altering existing, mechanical or plumbing systems.  \n*Material Alteration refers to alterations that will affect your project’s compliance with building regulations. For example, if a project involves alterations to the structural design of the building; mechanical, electrical, plumbing services; fire separations; and existing fire protection systems; and/ora change to the use of a building.  \n9  \nWork that requires a building pe","cbCaihnfKkaFRjdO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihnfKkaFRjdO","pdf",1731860,25,"English","# Why are building permits necessary?\n# When is a building permit required?\n# How do I get a building permit?\n## Getting your permit","[{\"question\":\"Why are building permits necessary in Toronto?\",\"answer\":\"Building permits help protect you, your home, and the community by ensuring the project is structurally sound and follows the Ontario Building Code, municipal zoning, and other applicable laws.\"},{\"question\":\"When is a building permit required?\",\"answer\":\"A permit is required for items such as building a new structure over ten metres squared, additions, material alterations, demolitions (all or part), and installing or altering mechanical or plumbing systems.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the general steps to get a building permit?\",\"answer\":\"The process generally includes confirming zoning and legal compliance, preparing plans (by yourself or a qualified designer), applying to the City of Toronto and obtaining the permit, starting construction and calling for inspections, and closing the permit with a final inspection.\"}]","Toronto Building - Homeowner’s Guide to Building Permits | PDF",1792802913,63]