BYLAW - Building By law - 20120214 - 540212THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 5402-12
BEING A BY-LAW respecting
construction, demolition, change
of use, and other building
permits.
WHEREAS section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended,
authorizes a municipal council to pass by-laws concerning the issuance of permits and
related matters;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Aurora desires to repeal By-law Number
4678-05.C,`as amended, and enact a new building by-law for the issuance of permits
and related matters, including a fee schedule for all applicable building permit fees;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1 - DEFINITIONS
1.1 For the purposes of this By-law, the following definitions and interpretations
shall govern:
(a) "Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, as amended;
(b) "applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applies for a
permit or the person authorized by the owner to apply for a permit on the
owner's behalf or any person or corporation empowered by statute to
cause the construction or demolition of a building or buildings and anyone
acting under the authority of such person or corporation;
(c) "architect" means a holder of a license, a certificate of practice, or a
temporary license under the Architects Act;
(d) "as constructed plans" means as constructed plans as defined in Division
A, Article 1.4.1.2. of the Building Code;
(e) "building" means a building as defined in subsection 1.(1) of the Act;
(f) "Building Code" means the regulations made under section 34 of the Act;
(g) "Chief Building Official" means the chief building official appointed by
Council under section 3 of the Act for the purposes of enforcement of the
Act, the Building Code and this By-law;
(h) "construct" means construct as defined in subsection 1.(1) of the Act;
(i) "construction value" means the value prescribed by the Chief Building
Official to represent the total value of all work, services, and materials
associated with the construction for which a permit is applied;
(j) "Corporation" means The Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
(k) "demolish" means demolish as defined in subsection 1.(1) of the Act;
(1) "form" means an applicable form approved by the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing or a prescribed form listed in Schedule "B" of this By-
law or as may be prescribed from time to time by the Chief Building
Official;
(m) "inspector" means an inspector appointed under section 3 of the Act for
the purpose of enforcement of the Act, the Building Code and this By-law;
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(n) "owner" includes, in respect of the property on which the construction or
demolition will take place, the registered owner, a lessee and a mortgagee
in possession;
(o) "partial permit' means a permit issued at the discretion of the Chief
Building Official to construct part of a building;
(p) "permit' means permission or authorization in writing from the Chief
Building Official to perform work, to change the use of a building or part
thereof or to occupy a building or part thereof, as regulated by the Act and
the Building Code;
(q) "permit holder" means an owner to whom a permit has been issued, or
where a permit has been transferred, the transferee;
(r) "plumbing" means plumbing as defined in subsection 1.(1) of the Act;
(s) "professional engineer" means a person who holds a license or a
temporary license under the Professional Engineers Act;
(t) "registered code agency means a person or entity that has the
qualifications and meets the requirements described in subsection
15.11(4) of the Act;
(u) "sewage system" means a sewage system as defined in Division A, Article
1.4.1.2. of the Building Code;
(v) "work" means construction, demolition or change of use, or any
combination thereof, of a building or part thereof, as the case may be.
1.2 Terms not defined in this By-law shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the
Act or the Building Code.
2 - CODE OF CONDUCT
2.1 The Chief Building Official and inspectors as appointed under the Act shall be
governed by the Code of Conduct as set out in Schedule "F" to this By-law, with
respect to exercising their power and performing their duties under the Act.
3 - CLASS OF PERMIT
3.1 Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition, change of use
and occupancy of buildings or parts thereof and permit fees shall be as set out in
Schedule "A" to this By-law.
4 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS
4.1 An application for permit under section 8 of the Act to construct or demolish shall
be made by the owner or authorized agent of the owner to the Chief Building
Official on the form approved by the Minister.
4.2 Applications, other than an application to construct or demolish under section 8
of the Act, shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the Chief Building Official.
4.3 The Chief Building Official is authorized to prescribe the forms listed in Schedule
"B" to this By-law and as deemed necessary from time to time for the
administration of this By-law, the Building Code and the Act.
4.4 All documents and drawings accompanying an application shall be coordinated
with each other and shall be consistent with the description of the proposed work.
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5 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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5.1 Applicants filing an application for a permit, in addition to any other requirements
set out in this By-law, shall.•
(a) ensure that all applicable fields on the approved application form and
required schedules are fully complete;
(b) identify and describe in detail the work, use and occupancy to be covered
by the permit for which the application is made;
(c) identify and describe in detail the existing use(s) and the proposed use(s)
for which the premises are intended;
(d) include the legal description, the municipal address and where appropriate
the unit number of the land on which the work is to be done;
(e) include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information, as described in section 15 of this by-law and set out in
Schedule "C" to this By-law, for the work covered by the permit;
(f) pay the required fees as calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" to
this By-law when the application is made;
(g) state the name, address and telephone number of the owner, and where
the owner is not the applicant, the authorized agent;
(h) include the construction value for the work covered by the application for a
permit, exclusive of the value of the land;
(i) state the erection and removal date of all temporary buildings and
structures;
Q) be signed by the owner or authorized agent who shall certify as to the
truth of the contents of the application;
(k) when section 1.2, Division C of the Building Code applies, attach a signed
acknowledgement of the owner, on the prescribed form, that an architect
and/or professional engineer(s) have been retained to carry out the
general review of the construction of the building;
(1) when section 1.2, Division C of the Building Code applies, attach a signed
statement of the architect and/or professional engineer(s), on the
prescribed form, undertaking to provide general review of the construction
of the building;
(m) include, where applicable, the applicant's registration number where an
applicant is a builder or vendor as defined in the Ontario New Home
Warranties Plan Act,
(n) ensure, where a "Schedule 1: Designer Information" form is attached, that
the plans and specification include designer information outlining the
person's name and signature, BCIN number and an acknowledgment of
responsibilities for the associated design activities;
(o) include, for buildings within the scope of Building Code Division B, Part 3
or non-residential Part 9 where designed by an architect, a Building Code
Data Matrix;
(p) include, if required by the Chief Building Official, for buildings requiring
design and review by a professional engineer, a Structural Design
Information Sheet;
(q) include, if required by a site plan and/or subdivision agreement, a seal of
the Control Architect;
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(r) include, if applicable, information and documents demonstrating
compliance with energy efficiency requirements for new buildings;
(s) include, if applicable, a Builder/Developer construction approval letter; and
(t) include, if applicable, a condominium construction approval letter.
5.2 The Chief Building Official may, at his/her discretion, accept or refuse a permit
application that is incomplete. Should the Chief Building Official be willing to
accept an incomplete application, the applicant must complete the
"Acknowledgement of Incomplete Application" form. An application is deemed to
be complete if it satisfies all the applicable requirements of this By-law, the
Building Code and the Act.
6 - CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
6.1 In addition to the general requirements set out in section 5 of this By-law, an
application for a construction permit shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish".
7 - PARTIAL PERMITS
7.1 In addition to the general requirements set out in section 5 of this By-law, an
application for a partial permit to construct part of a building shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish'
(b) describe in detail the part of the building forwhich a partial permit is being
requested;
(c) include a construction application for the entire project for which a partial
permit is being requested;
(d) include plans and specifications covering the work for which a more
expeditious approval is desired;
(e) be accompanied by the required fee for the entire project and required
administrative fee for the partial permit as calculated in accordance with
Schedule "A" to this By-law; and
(f) be accompanied by "An Acknowledgement of Incomplete Application" as
partial permit requests are deemed incomplete applications for the
purpose of this By-law.
7.2 The issuance of a partial permit shall not be construed to authorize construction
beyond for which approval was given nor obligate the Chief Building Official to
grant any further permits for the building.
8 - DEMOLITION PERMITS
8.1 In addition to the general requirements set out in section 5 of this By-law, an
application for a demolition permit shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish";
(b) include a description of the structural design characteristics of the building
and the method of demolition;
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(c) notwithstanding paragraph 5.1(k) of this By-law, when section 1.2, Division
C of the Building Code applies, be accompanied by a signed
acknowledgement of the owner, on the prescribed form, that a
professional engineer has been retained to carry out the general review of
the demolition of the building;
(d) notwithstanding paragraph 5.1(1) of this By-law, when section 1.2, Division
C of the Building Code applies, be accompanied by a signed statement of
the professional engineer, on the prescribed form, undertaking to provide
general review of the demolition of the building;
(e) include a completed demolition checklist on the prescribed form;
(f) be accompanied by a confirmation that arrangements have been made
with the proper authorities for the safe and complete disconnection of all
water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone and other utilities and services; and
(g) include a photograph of the existing building to be demolished.
9 - CONDITIONAL PERMITS
9.1 In addition to the general requirements set out in section 5 of this By-law, an
application for a conditional permit pursuant to subsection 8.(3) of the Act, shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish";
(b) state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in
construction would occur if a conditional permit is not granted;
(c) state the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the
proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained;
(d) be subject to the owner, and such other person as the Chief Building
Official determines, entering into an agreement with the Corporation as
provided in subsection 8.(3) of the Act; and ,
(e) be accompanied by the required fees for work covered by the permit and
the required administrative fee for the conditional permit as calculated in
accordance with Schedule "A" to this By-law and any other fees and
securities as set out in the agreement.
9.2 The Chief Building Official may, at his discretion, issue a conditional permit
where unreasonable delays are anticipated to obtain all the necessary approvals
and where the relevant provisions of this. By-law, the Act and the. Building Code
have been met.
9.3 The Chief Building Official is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the
Corporation, the written agreement referred to in subsection 9.1 of this By-law as
part of the conditional building permit application.
9.4 The issuance of a conditional permit shall not be construed to authorize
construction beyond for which approval was given nor obligate the Chief Building
Official to grant any further permits for the building.
10 - CHANGE OF USE PERMITS
10.1 An application for a change of use permit shall:
(a) use the application form prescribed by the Chief Building Official that is
completely filled out and accompanied by any applicable schedules;
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(b) describe the building in which the use is to be changed, by a description
that will readily identify and locate the building;
(c) identify and describe in detail the current and proposed uses of the
building or part of a building for which the. application is made;
(d) include plans and specifications as set out in section 15 of this By-law and
Schedule "C" to this By-law showing the current and proposed use of all
parts of the building, and which contain sufficient information to establish
compliance with the requirements of the Building Code, including: floor
plans, details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying required fire
resistance ratings and load bearing capacities, and details of the existing
sewage system, if any;
(e) be accompanied by the required fees as calculated in accordance with
Schedule 'W to this By-law when the application is made;
(f) state the name, address and telephone number of the owner, and where
the owner is not the applicant, the authorized agent; and
(g) be signed by the owner or authorized agent who shall certify as to the
truth of the contents of the application.
11 -SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMITS
11.1 In addition to the general requirements set out in section 5 of this By-law, an
application for a sewage system permit shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish';
(b) include a site evaluation which shall include all of the following items,
unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official:
i. the date the evaluation was done;
ii. the name, address, telephone number and signature of the person
who prepared the evaluation;
iii. a scaled map of the site showing:
A. the legal description, lot size, property dimensions,
existing right-of-ways, easements or municipal/utility
corridors;
B. the location of items listed in Column 1 of Tables 8.2.1.5,
8.2.1.6.A., 8.2.1.6.E and 8.2.1.6.C, Division B of the
Building Code;
C. the location of the proposed sewage system;
D. the location of any unsuitable, disturbed or compacted
areas;
E. proposed access routes for system maintenance;
F. depth to bedrock;
G. depth to zones of soil saturation;
H. soil properties, including soil permeability; and
1. soil conditions, including potential for flooding.
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12.1 An application for an occupancy permit of an unfinished building pursuant to
section 1.3.3, Division C of the Building Code, shall:
(a) use the application form prescribed by the Chief Building Official that is
completely filled out and accompanied by any applicable schedules;
(b) identify in detail the occupancy, the proposed date of occupancy and the
part of the building for which the application for permit is made;
(c) indicate the total number and location of units proposed for occupancy;
(d) provide detailed information demonstrating compliance with Article
1.3.3.1, Division C of the Building Code;
(e) be accompanied by the required fees as calculated in accordance with
Schedule "A" to this By-law when the application is made;
(f) state the name, address and telephone number of the owner, and where
the owner is not the applicant, the authorized agent; and
(g) be signed by the owner or authorized agent who shall certify the truth of
the contents of the application.
13 - REVISIONS TO PERMITS
13.1 If a permit holder makes any material change to a plan, specification, document
or other information on the basis of which the permit was issued, the permit
holder shall notify the Chief Building Official of the change and provide details of
such change.
13.2 The Chief Building Official may require the permit holder to make an application
for revision to a permit where changes are major and the authorization of the
change may take, or may be required to take, the form of a revision permit being
issued.
13.3 Where an application for a revision permit is required by the Chief Building
Official, in addition to the general requirements set out in section 5 of this By-law,
the application shall:
(a) use the applicable permit application form; and
(b) describe and highlight the details of the change to the plans on which the
permit was originally issued:
14 - ABANDONED PERMIT APPLICATIONS
14.1 Where an application for a permit remains inactive (as per policy of the.
Corporation) for six months after it is made, the application may be deemed by
the Chief Building Official to have been abandoned and notice thereof shall be
given to the applicant.
14.2 Where an application has been deemed to be abandoned, a new application
must be filed for the proposed work.
15 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
15.1 Every applicant shall submit sufficient information, including plans, specifications,
documents and other information, with each application for a permit to enable the
Chief Building Official to determine whether the proposed construction,
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demolition or change of use will conform to the Act, the Building Code and any
other applicable law.
15.2 The Chief Building Official shall determine the plans, specifications, documents
and other information required to be submitted in order to deem the application
complete according to sentence 1.3.1.3.(5), Division C of the Building Code,
having regard for:
(a) the scope of proposed work;
(b) the requirements of the Act, the Building Code and other applicable law;
and
(c) the requirements of sections 5 and 15 of this By-law.
15.3 Plans, specifications, documents and other information shall be submitted, drawn
to scale, and fully dimensioned on paper or other durable material containing
legible text and drawings.
15.4 All applications for permits shall include a site plan referenced to a current plan of
survey certified by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor and a copy of such a
survey shall be filed with the Corporation, unless this requirement is waived
because the Chief Building Official is able, without having a current plan of
survey, to determine whether the proposed work is in compliance with the Act,
the Building Code, and any other applicable law. The site plan shall indicate:
(a) lot size and the dimensions of property lines and setbacks to any existing
or proposed buildings;
(b) existing and finished ground levels or grades; and
(c) existing right-of-way, easements and municipal services.
15.5 All applications to construct anew building, or where required by the Chief
Building Official, shall be accompanied by a geotechnical report prepared by a
professional engineer.
15.6 The Chief Building Official may require as part of an application to construct or
demolish a report from a professional engineer with respect to the impact of
vibration from the proposed construction or demolition methods and the
measures to be employed to mitigate such impacts.
15.7 Upon completion of the foundation, the Chief Building Official may require
submission of a survey prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor indicating the
location and elevation of the top of the foundation wall, prior to a framing
inspection being undertaken.
15.8 On completion of the construction, the Chief Building Official may require that an
as constructed set of plans of the building or any class of buildings, including a
plan of survey showing the location, be filed with the Chief Building Official.
16 - ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
16.1 Where a person proposes the use of an alternative solution, an application for
authorization shall be made to the Chief Building Official and the application
shall:
(a) use the application form prescribed by the Chief Building Official;
(b) include documentation that identifies applicable objectives, functional
statements and acceptable solutions as set out in the Building Code;
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(c) include documentation that establishes that the proposed alternative
solution will achieve the level of performance required under Article
1.2.1.1 of Division A of the Building Code; and
(d) be accompanied by the required fees for work covered by the permit and
the required administrative fee for the alternative solution as calculated in
accordance with Schedule "A" to this By-law.
16.2 The Chief Building Official may refuse to authorize the use of an alternative
solution if he is not satisfied that the level of performance required under Article
1.2.1.1 of Division A of the Building Code will be achieved by the proposed
alternative solution.
17 - REQUIRED NOTICES AND INSPECTIONS
17.1 The permit holder shall give notice to the Chief Building Official or a Registered
Code Agency of the readiness for inspection in accordance with the prescribed
notices described in subsection 1.3.5 of Division C of the Building Code and
Schedule "E" to this By-law.
17.2 In addition to the prescribed notices set out in the Building Code and in
accordance with 1.3.5 of Division C of the Building Code, the Chief Building
Official may require the permit holder to give notice to the Chief Building Official
or a Registered Code Agency of additional stages of construction or demolition
set out in Schedule "E" to this By-law.
18 - REGISTERED CODE AGENCIES
18.1 Where the Corporation has entered into agreements with registered code
agencies, the Chief Building Official is authorized to enter into service
agreements with registered code agencies and appoint them to perform specified
functions from time to time pursuant to s. 4.1 of the Act.
19-FEES
19.1 The Chief Building Official shall determine the required fees for the work
proposed in accordance with Schedule "A" to this By-law and the fee shall be
payable in full upon the submission of an application for permit.
19.2 Where the Chief Building Official determines, upon a full review of permit
drawings submitted, that additional fees are applicable in accordance with
Schedule "A" based on the scope of work and floor area for the class of permit,
the amount of outstanding fees shall be payable prior to permit issuance.
20 - CHANGING PERMIT FEES
20.1 Prior to passing a By-law to change the permit fees, the Corporation shall consult
with the public and provide notice as required under Article 1.9.1.2. of Division C
of the Building Code.
20.2 Any person or organization wishing to receive notice under Article 1.9.1.2. of
Division C of the Building Code should make such request in writing to the Chief
Building Official.
21 - REFUNDS
21.1 In the case of withdrawal of an application, abandonment of all or a portion of the
work, the non -commencement of the work, or the refusal or revocation of a
permit, the Chief Building Official, upon written request by the applicant, shall
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determine the amount of paid permit fees that may be refunded to the applicant,
if any, in accordance with Schedule "D" to this By-law.
22 - FENCING AT CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION SITES
22.1 The owner of all construction and demolition sites shall ensure that the site is
secure and that suitable fencing is erected to protect the public from any potential
hazard unless the Chief Building Official is of the opinion that it is not required.
22.2 Every fence required by this section shall:
(a) be erected to create a continuous barrier and be sufficient to deter
unauthorized entry;
(b) be a minimum of 1.2 meters above grade at any height or higher as
determined by the Chief Building Official from time to time;
(c) if constructed of plastic mesh, snow fencing or other similar materials, be
securely fastened to vertical posts not more than 2.4 metres apart with a
minimum 11 gauge thickness cable at top and bottom; and
(d) be maintained in the vertical plane and in good repair.
23 - TRANSFER OF PERMITS
23.1 Every person who acquires land for which a permit has been issued under this
By-law shall apply to transfer the permit.
23.2 Every application for a transfer of permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building
Official and shall:
(a) use the applicable permit application form;
(b) include such information as may be determined by the Chief Building
Official to determine the transfer of ownership of land; and
(c) be accompanied by the required fee as set out in Schedule "A" to this
By-law.
24 - PENALTY
24.1 Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence
and liable:
(a) on a first conviction to a fine of not more than $50,000; and
(b) on any subsequent conviction, to a fine of not more than $100,000.
24.2 Where the person convicted is a corporation, the maximum fines are $100,000
on a first offence and $200,000 for any subsequent conviction.
25-SCHEDULES
25.1 The following list of schedules form part of this By-law:
Schedule "A" — Classes of Permits and Fees Payable
Schedule "B" — List of Prescribed Forms
Schedule "C" — Plans to Accompany Applications for Permits
Schedule "D" — Refunds
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Schedule "E" — List of Required Inspection Notices
Schedule "F" — Code of Conduct
26 - TRANSITION
26.1 Subject to subsection 26.2 of this By-law, By-law Number 4678-05.C, as it read
on the day of its repeal, is deemed to continue in force with respect to complete
applications submitted pursuant to By-law Number 4678-05.0 before the day of
this By-law coming into force.
26.2 This By-law shall apply to any application submitted on or after the day of this By-
law coming into force, despite any such application being related to a previous
application or to a subject matter dealt with under a previous application under
By-law Number 4678-05.C.
27-REPEAL
27.1 By-law Number 4678-05.C, as amended, is hereby repealed on the day of this
By-law coming into full force and effect.
28 - SHORT TITLE
28.1 This By-law shall be known and may be cited as the 'Building By-law".
29 - EFFECTIVE DATE
29.1 This By-law comes into full force and effect on March 19, 2012.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 14' DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012.
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Schedule "A" — Classes of Permits and Fees Payable
Calculation of Permit Fees
Permit Fees shall be calculated based on the following formula unless otherwise
specified in this Schedule.
Permit Fee = Service Index (SI) x Floor Area (FA)
SI = $ per square metre ($/m2) as set out in Table 1.
FA = Total floor area on any storey of a building measured between exterior faces of
the exterior walls or from the centreline of a partywall, firewall or common wall.
The minimum Permit Fee shall be $100.00.
For the proper interpretation and application of this schedule refer to the General
notes section following Table 1.
Table 1
CLASSES OF PERMITS
FEES
Service Index =$/m2
unless otherwise noted
Minimum Permit Fee
$100.00
Group A Assembly (applies to new buildings and
additions)
Restaurants/banquet halls (finished)
$13.00/m2
Restaurants/banquet halls (shell)
$11.00/m2
Recreation facilities, schools, libraries, churches,
$13.00/m2
theatres and all other A occupancies
Group A Assembly alterations
$3.00/m2
Group B Institutional (applies to new buildings and
additions)
Residential care facilities/nursing homes and other
$15.00/m2
Group B
Group B Institutional alterations
$3.00/m2
Group C Residential (applies to new buildings and
additions)
Single Family Detached, semi, row house, link
$12.00/m2
dwellings*
Multiple residential and apartments
$11.00/m2
Other Group C (Hotel/Motel lodging houses, rooming
$11.00/m2
houses, shelters, etc.)
*Permit fee includes building, HVAC, plumbing and
occupancy ermit
Group C Residential (alterations)
$3.00/m2
Second suite dwelling unit
$3.00/m2
Group D Business and Personal Services (applies
to new buildings and additions)
Business and Personal Services (shell)
$7.00/m2
Business and Personal Services finished
$9.00/m2
Group D Business and Personal Services alterations
$3.00/m2
Group E Mercantile (applies to new buildings and
additions)
Mercantile (shell)
$7.50/m2
Mercantile finished
$9.50/m2
Group E Mercantile alterations
$3.00/m2
Group F Industrial (applies to new buildings and
additions)
Industrial (shell)
$6.00/m2
Industrial (finished) (including self -storage buildings)
$8.00/m2
Storage Garages
$4.00/m2
Gas stations/Repair Garages
$7.50/m2
Farm Buildings
$3.50/m2
Group F Industrial alterations
$3.00/m2
Designated Structures
Communication towers, Wind turbine support $300.00/structure
structure
Exterior tank and supports not regulated by TSSA I $250.00/structure
Retaining walls 1 $7.00/ lineal metre
Solar Collectors $300.00/stn
Stand Alone and Miscellaneous Fees
Accessory Structures
Residential up to 55m2 (flat fee) $100.00 flat
All other (flat fee) $200.00 flat
Alternative Solutions $1000.00 plus
consulting costs if
applicable
Change of Use $3.00/m2
Construction and Sales Trailers $500.00
Conditional Permit Permit fee plus costs
associated with
preparation of an
agreement which cost
shall be not less than
$1000.00
Demolition (singles/semis/row houses) , Under 55m2 $100.00
Over 55m2 $250.00
Demolition (others) J $250.00
Electromagnetic locks $30.00 each to a max of
$300.00
Fire Alarm Retrofit 1 $300.00
Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys J $100.00
Foundation for relocated buildings $3.00/m2
Marijuana Grow -op Remediation $1000.00 min fee for up
to 10hrs of plan review
and inspection time.
$100/hr thereafter
Model Certification $5.50/m2
Permits for Certified Models I $8.50/m2
Model Type Change 1 $750.00
Outdoor Public Pool 1 $6.00/m2
Occupancy of an Unfinished Building Permit $300.00 min fee for up
to 4 hours combined
inspection time, $100/hr
thereafter.
Portables
Shoring
Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
Sprinkler Retrofit
Temporary building/Tent
Transit/Bus Terminal/Bus Shelter
On
Systems
New Systems — all occupancies
200m2 or less
Greater than 200m2
Alterations to Sewage Disposal System
Headers, Tank Removal or Decommissioning
$150.00 each to a max
Of $1500
$7.00/lineal metre
$450.00/system
$0.50/m2
$150.00 each to a max
Of $1500.00
$13.00/m2
$500.00 each
$3.00/m2 to a max of
$3,000.00
$250.00 each
$250.00 each
Stand alone plumbing fixtures, equipment, roof drains
Single Family Dwellings $12.00/fixture
All other buildings $12.00/fixture
Residential
Water service $20:00
Each residential drain and sewer (includes both $50.00
storm and sanitary, inside, outside and floor drains)
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Apartment
Buildings
Water Services:
For each water service:
50mm (2") or less
$20.00
100mm (4")
$40.00
150mm (6")
$60.00
200mm (8")
$80.00
250mm (10")
$100.00
300mm (12") or larger
$120.00
Drains:
For each storm or sanitary drain (inside or
outside):
100mm (4")
$45.00
150mm (6")
$70.00
200mm (8")
$90.00
250mm (10")
$110.00
300mm (12") or larger
$130.00
Miscellaneous Plumbing:
Manhole, catch -basin or area drain $22.00 each
Special inspection per hour, per man $45.00 each
Testable back -flow preventer $55.00 each
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Other Fees:
Re -Inspection fee — applicable at the discretion of the $100.00 each
CBO
Hourly Rate for review of plans I $100.00/hr
Administration Fee for occupancy of a residential $750.00/unit
building prior to issuance of the required residential
occupancy permit under the building code
Special Investigation Fee where work for which a
Half the permit fee
permit is required by this by-law has commenced
payable pursuant to this
without the authorization of a permit, a special
By-law or $200.00
investigation fee shall be paid in addition to all other whichever is greater
fees.
Transfer of Permit 1 $100.00
Zoning and Applicable Law Review I $125.00/proposal
General Notes — Interpretation and Application of Schedule A
A building permit or permit fee is not required for any detached structure have an
area less than 10 square metres except where plumbing is installed. However, the
Town of Aurora Zoning Bylaw 2213-78, as amended, applies to all structures.
Detached single family dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, row house and link
house
The service index of $12/m2 applied to the construction or addition of a dwelling unit
includes the building, plumbing and HVAC components.
Where a proposal for the construction of a dwelling unit includes a deck, porch or
similar amenity structures those amenity structures are included in the permit fee and
will not be charged the stand alone fee for such structures.
The measurement of floor area for a dwelling unit shall be measure from exterior face
of exterior wall to same or centreline of partywall, firewall or common wall including
the floor area of an attached garage, basements and cellars.
Where a proposal for construction includes an addition, alteration, accessory
structures or any combination thereof the permit fee shall be the sum of the fees for
the individual components.
All Other Classes of Permits
The service index applied to new construction includes the Building, Fire Services
and HVAC components but does not include plumbing or site services which shall be
charged a separate fee in accordance with this Schedule.
The occupancy classifications in this Schedule correspond with the Ontario Building
Code. For mixed use floor areas, the service index for each applicable occupancy
may be used.
Where a storage garage is located below the principle building and is considered a
separate building the fee for the storage garage shall be calculated in accordance
with the Group F industrial occupancy fees.
Mechanical penthouses and floors, mezzanines, lofts and balconies are to be
included in all floor area calculations. No deductions shall be made for openings in a
floor area with the exception of interconnected floor areas.
Security Deposits
In accordance with the Town of Aurora Infill Housing Policy a security deposit of
$10,000 is required prior to the issuance of ,a permit for the construction of new
dwellings.
In accordance with the Town of Aurora By-law 4744-05.P, as amended, additions
and accessory structures to dwelling units and demolitions require a road damage
deposit is required in the amount of $25/metre of frontage to a maximum of $750.00
In accordance with the Town of Aurora Policy regarding temporary sales trailers and
construction trailers a security deposit in the amount of $5000.00 is required to cover
costs of removal should it become necessary.
Schedule " B" — List of Prescribed Forms
1. Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish (approved by the Minister)
2. Acknowledgement of Incomplete Application
3. Plumbing & Drain Permit Application
4. Energy Efficiency Design Summary
5. Commitment to General Reviews By Architect and Engineers
6. Flow Control Roof Drainage Declaration
7. Ontario Building Code Data Matrix
8. Structural Design Information Sheet
9. Demolition Checklist
10. Application for Occupancy of an Unfinished Building
11. Application for a Proposed Alternative Solution
12. Application for Registration of a Two -Unit House
13. Submission of Revised/Additional Plans Prior to Permit Issuance
14. Application for a Change of Use
15. Other forms as prescribed by the Chief Building. Official from time to time
Schedule "C" — Plans to Accompany Applications for Permits
The following is a list of plans, working drawings, specifications, documents and other
information that may be required to accompany applications for permits according to
the scope of work and type of application:
1. Site Plan (2-4 sets of plans)
2. Detailed Lot Grading Plans (5 sets of plans)
3. Floor Plans (2-4 sets of plans)
4. Foundation Plans (2-4 sets of plans)
5. Structural Plans, including applicable engineering documents if proposing a
pre-engineered system (2-4 sets of plans)
6. Roof Plans, including applicable engineering documents if proposing a pre-
engineered system (2-4 sets of plans)
7. Reflected Ceiling Plans (2-4 sets of plans)
8. Sections and Details Plans (2-4 sets of plans)
9. Building Elevations (2-4 sets of plans)
10. Electrical Drawings (3 sets of plans)
11. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Drawings with heat loss/heat gain
calculations (3 sets of plans)
12. Plumbing Drawings (3 sets of plans)
13. Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Plans (3 sets of plans)
Schedule "D" — Refunds
Where the Chief Building Official deems it appropriate, a refund other than specified
in this Schedule "D" may be granted.
If the calculated refund is less than the minimum fee applicable, no refund shall be
made of the fees paid. No fee shall be issued where a minimum fee has been
charged.
The refund shall be returned to the person named on the fee receipt, unless such
person advises the Chief Building Official in writing and prior to the release of the
refund, of a change in name, in which case the refund shall be returned to the person
then so authorized.
Refund provisions are not applicable where the permit has been closed or when the
occupancy inspection has been carried out.
The refund shall be made in the manner in which the fees were received.
Refunds are to be calculated as follows:
• 80% - if only administrative functions have been performed
• 50% - if administrative functions and plans examination functions have been
performed
• 40% - if the permit has been issued and no field inspections have been
performed subsequent to permit issuance
5% shall be additionally deducted for each field inspection that has been performed
after the permit has been issued. -
Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the Chief Building Official who
will determine the amount of fees, if any, that may be refunded, provided that the
request is received no later than 6 (six) months after:
• withdrawal of the application;
• abandonment of the application;
• refusal .to issue a permit; or
• a request for revocation of a permit under 8(10)(e) of the Ontario Building
Code Act, 1992,
Schedule "E" — List of Required Inspection Notices
Prescribed Notices:
1. Readiness to construct footings.
2. Substantial completion of footings and foundations prior to commencement of
backfilling.
3. Substantial completion of structural framing and ductwork and piping for
heating and air conditioning systems, if the building is within the scope of Part
9 of Division B.
4. Substantial completion of structural framing and roughing -in of heating,
ventilation, air-conditioning and air -contaminant extraction equipment if the
building is not a building to which clause 3 applies.
5. Substantial completion of insulation, vapour barriers and air barriers.
6. Substantial completion of all required fire separations and closures and all fire
protection systems including standpipe, sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency
lighting systems.
7. Substantial completion of fire access routes.
8. Readiness for inspection and testing of:
a. building sewers and building drains,
b. water service pipes,
C. fire service mains,
d. drainage systems and venting systems,
e. the water distribution system, and
f. plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances.
9. Readiness for inspection of suction and gravity outlets, covers and suction
piping serving outlets of an outdoor pool described in Clause 1.3.1.1.(1)Q) of
Division A of the Building Code, a public pool or a public spa.
10. Substantial completion of the circulation/recirculation system of an outdoor
pool described in Clause 1.3.1.1.(1)0) of Division A of the Building Code, a
public pool or public spa and substantial completion of the pool before it is first
filled with water.
11. Readiness to construct a sewage system.
12. Substantial completion of the installation of a sewage system before the
commencement of backfilling.
13. Substantial completion of installation of plumbing not located in a structure,
before the commencement of backfilling.
14. Completion of construction and installation of components required to permit
the issue of an occupancy permit under Sentence 1.3.3.1.(2) of Division C of
the Building Code or to permit occupancy under Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1), if the
building or part of the building to be occupied is not fully completed.
15. Completion of construction and installation of components required to permit
the issuance of an occupancy permit under Sentence 1.3.3.4.(5) of Division C
of the Building Code.
Additional Required Notices:
1. Substantial completion of interior finishes.
2. Substantial completion of heating, ventilation, air—conditioning and air -
contaminant extraction equipment.
3. . Substantial completion of exterior cladding.
4. Substantial completion of the pool deck and dressing rooms for a public pool
or public spa and readiness for inspection of the emergency stop system for a
public pool or public spa.
5. Substantial completion of grading.
6. Substantial completion of a building or part thereof, for which an occupancy
permit is required under Article 1.3.3.4. of Division C of the Building Code.
Schedule "F" — Code of Conduct
The Town of Aurora has established this Code in accordance with the Building Code
Act, 1992 and maintains standards and principles outlined in this code.
Standards of Conduct
Building Officials in exercising their power and performing their duties shall at
all times:
Promote public safety and safety of buildings with reference to public health,
fire protection, structural sufficiency, barrier free accessibility, energy
conservation and environmental integrity.
Apply the Building Code Act, 1992, Building Code and all applicable legislation
uniformly and impartially without influence from anyone.
Act only within the category or categories of qualifications obtained under the
Building Code Act, 1992.
4. Commit to a continuous education program to keep apprised of developments
in the building regulatory framework, building practices and designs.
5. Conduct themselves in a professional manner with honesty and integrity.
6. Manage confidential and sensitive information in accordance with the
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
7. Report any conflict of interests that may arise in which private interests or
personal consideration may affect their judgment in carrying out their role and
responsibilities.
Guidelines for Responding to Allegations of Breaches of the Code
The Building Code Act, 1992 prescribes that the conduct of the Chief Building Official
["CBO"] and the inspectors will be measured against this code. Any allegations of a
breach of conduct will be kept confidential.
The CBO will review any allegations of a breach in the Code of Conduct by an
inspector. If justified, the CBO will conduct an investigation and recommend
disciplinary action, if any, to be taken against the inspector who fails to comply with
this code.
Where allegations are made against the CBO, the Chief Administrative Officer, shall
review and if justified, investigate any allegations and recommend to Council
appropriate action.
Disciplinary Action
Disciplinary action arising from violations of this Code of Conduct is the responsibility
of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora and will be based on the severity of the
violation in accordance with employment laws and standards.