BYLAW - Schedules replacements with header - 20120214 - 540212By-law Number 5402-12
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
I $7.50/m2
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Schedule "A"
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
$250.00/structure
Retaining walls
$7.00/ lineal metre
Solar Collectors
$300.00/structure
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)
$250.00
Electromagnetic locks
$30.00 each to a max of
$300.00
Fire Alarm Retrofit
$300.00
Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys
$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
$8.50/m2
Model Type Change
$750.00
Outdoor Public Pool
$6.00/m2
Occupancy of an Unfinished Building Permit
$300.00 min fee for up
to 4 hours combined
inspection time, $100/hr
thereafter.
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Schedule "A"
Portables $150.00 each to a max
of $1500
Shoring I $7.00/lineal metre
Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems I $450.00/system
Sprinkler Retrofit I $0.50/m2
Temporary building/Tent $150.00 each to a max
Of $1500.00
Transit/Bus Terminal/Bus Shelter I $13.00/m2
Underpinning $7.00/lineal metre
Plumbing:
On Site Sewage Systems
New Systems — all occupancies
200m2 or less $500.00 each
Greater than 200m2 $3.00/m2 to a max of
$3,000.00
Alterations to Sewage Disposal System 1 $250.00 each
Headers, Tank Removal or Decommissioning 1 $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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Schedule "A"
Table 2
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 j $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.
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Schedule "A
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.
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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 fora Change of Use
15. Other forms as prescribed by the Chief Building Official from time to time
By-law Number 5402-12
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)
By-law Number 5402-12
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.
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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)0) 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.
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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.
By-law Number 5402-12
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:
1. Promote public safety and safety of buildings with reference to public health,
fire protection, structural sufficiency, barrier free accessibility, energy
conservation and environmental integrity.
2. Apply the Building Code Act, 1992, Building Code and all applicable legislation
uniformly and impartially without influence from anyone.
3. 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 COO 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.