We provide proper Engineering Drawings based on our extensive experience to obtain Municipal Building Permits for proposed construction, addition or renovation of Commercial, Industrial and Residential buildings including Commercial Retail Plazas, Banquet Halls, Restaurants, Custom Build Homes, Medical Buildings, Office Buildings, Industrial Buildings, Gas Stations, Convenience Stores, Retirement Homes, and Custom Build Homes in Ontario including Toronto, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Brighton, Port Hope, Cobourg, Trenton, Belleville, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Stouffville, Sutton, Georgina, Keswick, Newmarket, Bradford, Barrie, Innisfil, New Tecumseth, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, Woodbridge, King City, Bolton, Caledon, Orangeville, Brampton, Mississauga, Milton, Georgetown, Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Woodstock, London, Brantford, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby, St. Catharines, Niagara on the Lake, Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Welland, Burlington and Oakville.
We also do verfication for Construction Compliance.
If the property is covered by a site plan control by-law, building permit will not be issued until the plans and drawings have been approved by the municipality. In addition to the planning approvals and building permit which are required for a building project, other permits and approvals including Conservation Authority and Ministry of Transportation approvals.
We prepare thorough, detailed, and clear Engineering Drawings to suit your needs while also adhering to design requirements of the municipality and submit to municipality for review and approval to obtain building permits. Combining our knowledge in Building Science and extensive experience in Engineering Design, we offer perfect solution to our clients.
Our commitment is to continually provide our customers the finest quality Engineering drawings at a fair and competitive price with a superior customer satisfaction.
A building permit is an approval granting the legal permission to start construction knowing that the issued drawings comply with appropriate building codes and governmental regulations. The required drawings for any Building Permit application will vary depending on the specific and type of proposed construction for the project. According to the Ontario Building Code no person shall construct or demolish or cause a building to be constructed or demolished in a municipality unless a permit has been issued therefore by the Chief Building Official. The Ontario Building Code also defines construct to mean the doing of anything in the erection, installation, extension, material alteration or repair of a building.
A building permit is required for any new building greater than 10 sq m (108 sq ft), any addition to an existing building, any material alterations to an existing building which affects: the structural design of the building; mechanical; electrical; plumbing services (no limit on size of building); fire separations; exiting; fire protection systems; and the use of buildings or parts thereof.
Typical residential projects that require a building permit as follows:
Renovations that involve removal or opening up load bearing walls to create an open-concept layout impact the structural integrity of the house and require proper assessment by a structural engineer. Though the overall loading stays the same, stresses develop in the beam will change when uniform distributed loading is replaced with two point loads due to the removal or opening up of load bearing wall.. Also two new pressure points on the floor caused by the removal or opening up of load bearing wall require additional proper support underneath the floor.
Houses built on concrete slab on grade may use load bearing walls throughout house. Typically load bearing beams and walls are constructed parallel to the the roof ridge. Usually load bearing walls are constructed perpendicular to the ceiling joists in the attic and located where the ceiling joists overlap. Also most of the load bearing walls are constructed perpendicular to the floor joists in the basement and located where the floor joists overlap.
Typical commercial/industrial/institutional projects that require a building permit as follows:
Having vast experience in engineering designing, we offer effective, innovative and cost efficient concept designing, design detailing and construction drawings to our clients. Our team's proficiency in conceptualizing designs and plan in accordance with our clients' requirements has made us very successful.
The following plans are required to be submitted with a building permit application:
Foundation plan will show the main floor framing, main floor plan will indicate the upper floor framing and the upper floor will indicate the ceiling joist or roof system
The following information should be shown on a floor plan:
Cross Sections - this presents a view of a building along an imaginary cut, showing the structural elements of the building and exposing what is hidden behind the walls. Note: all floor plans to be cross referenced from the building section
Cross-sections indicate how the roof, wall and floors are to be constructed, indicating heights and transfer of loading for all structural components
Cross-sections through the proposed and existing structure(s) is required to show building materials and how they relate to one another
The location of a cross-section is shown by the cross-section symbol on the floor plans
The following information should be shown on a cross-section, although a larger scale drawing may be necessary to fully explain a particular aspect of the project which varies from conventional construction practices:
Building Elevations - identifies how your project is going to appear from the outside, such as exterior materials, as well as relation to finished grade or to other existing buildings
Elevation drawings may be required for any project which would alter the exterior view of the building
For additions and alterations, pictures of the affected areas assist greatly in the review of the proposed work
The following information should be shown on an elevation:
Engineered Floor and Truss Drawings are required on all submissions where engineered products are being utilized
Engineered Plumbing and HVAC Drawings are required on all commercial, industrial, and institutional type buildings
Heat Loss and Duct Design Layout are required on all new construction and additions.
Once a complete application for a Building Permit is submitted to the city, the application will reviewed by Building & By-law staff who assess the application for compliance with the municipal zoning by-law, conformity with the Ontario Building Code, service connections, and any other factors which might apply to the specific project. We promptly respond to requests for information by Municipal Building & By-law staff to avoid unnecessary delays in obtaining the Building Permit. Once a complete application for a Building Permit is received, it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks to review plans by the Municipal Building & By-law staff and prepare a building permit for issuance, depending on the project. The Building Permit will be issued when all necessary approvals have been obtained and fees for the Building Permit have been paid to the municipality. The Building Permit must be posted in plain view on the construction site for the municipal building inspector to verify at all times.
The construction must comply with the plans and documents issued with the building permit. Depending on the degree of change, revisions can lead to serious complications. Any changes, revisions, modifications to the approved construction drawings must be reported immediately to and approved by the Municipality. A complete set of the approved building permit drawings and documents should be kept on-site for use by the municipal building inspector.
Building Permits to ensure structures are safe with respect to public health, fire protection and structural sufficiency. A Building Permit issued by the municipality ensures that the construction meets the minimum standards set out in the Ontario Building Code. Before the start of any construction project a Building Permit must be issued by the municipality. To commence construction without a Building Permit is illegal and a Provincial Offence under the Ontario Building Code Act; a penalty fee will be added to the Building Permit fee.
All buildings, accessory buildings, decks and similar structures are required to meet certain restrictions as set out in the Municipal Zoning By-Law. These restrictions apply whether a Building Permit is required or not.
Zoning by-law rules that apply to the property must be determined during the preliminary planning stage of the project. Zoning by-laws regulate the use, size, location and types of buildings permitted on property in the Municipality. The Municipal By-law contains a wide array of land use and development regulations that must be met before a property can be used or a building erected. The regulations address such matters as:
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT UPON ACCEPTANCE, AND DURING THE PERMIT REVIEW PROCESS, THE APPLICANT MAY BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL AND MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS.
The required building permit drawings for a typical second story additions with no change to the existing building foot print and foundation
- Architectural Drawings, Floor Plans, Elevations, Cross Sections, Structural Drawings, Plumbing Drawings, Heat Loss / Gain Calculations, HVAC Design - may cost $3,995 +HST
The required building permit drawings for a typical addition with new foundations - Topographical Survey, Geotechnical Investigation, Site Plan, Site Grading & Erosion Control Plans, Arborist Report, Landscape Architect Drawings, Architectural Drawings, Floor Plans, Elevations, Cross Sections, Structural Drawings, Plumbing Drawings, Heat Loss / Gain Calculations, HVAC Design - may cost $8,995
Our commitment is to continually provide our customers the finest quality engineering drawings at a fair and competitive price with a superior customer satisfaction.
Our Custom Build Home Engineering Drawing Package to obtain Site Plan Approval for Custom Build Home and Building Permits to construct a typical Custom Build Homes,
which includes
will cost $11,975 plus tax. If municipal sewer connection is not available, septic design will cost $1,295
Restaurant Construction Requirements
The Ontario Food Premises Regulation (Ontario Regulation 562), under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, provides the minimum requirements for operation of a restaurant. We have summarized some of the basic construction requirements to help restuarant owners comply with the regulations and fulfill their responsibility to prepare, serve and sell safe and wholesome food.
Restaurant Construction
The restauarant must be constructed, operated and maintained such that it does not pose a health hazard.
Any area where food is present cannot be used for sleeping purposes.
Storage space must be provided for employee clothing.
The floors, walls and ceilings in the food preparation and dishwashing areas must be constructed of materials that are tight, smooth, non-absorbent, and can easily be cleaned.
Restauarant Lighting
Adequate lighting must be maintained during all hours of operation of a restaurant. The requirements for the levels of illumination are regulated under the Ontario Building Code.
Restaurant Ventilation
Ventilation shall be maintained such that it does not become a health hazard. The specific ventilation requirements for washrooms and food preparation areas are regulated under the Ontario Building Code.
Restaurant Equipment
Restuarant Sinks
Handwashing Basin
A separate handwashing basin, supplied with liquid soap in a dispenser, single-service towels, and hot and cold running water under pressure must be provided in a convenient location within each food preparation area.
For example, in a restaurant with two food preparation areas – a front take-out area where food is assembled and a rear kitchen area where food is prepared – a minimum of two handwashing basins would be required.
Sinks for Cleaning and Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
If multi-service equipment and utensils (i.e., reusable cutlery and dishware) are used by patrons, one of the following is required:
An additional two-compartment or three-compartment sink must be considered if all equipment and utensils cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized in the commercial-style mechanical dishwasher.
If single-service equipment and utensils (i.e., disposable cutlery and dishware) are used by patrons, a two-compartment sink of adequate size for manual wash, rinse, and sanitize procedure must be made available. Adequate size means that all utensils can be immersed within the sink.
Food Preparation Sink
In addition to handwashing basins and sinks to wash and sanitize utensils, depending on the nature of the food preparation, a food preparation sink may be required.
Janitorial Sink
Janitorial sink/trough must be provided for the sanitary disposal of liquid wastes.
Mandatory Ontario Building Code inspections
Co-operation of the owner or contractor is required to ensure that mandatory Ontario Building Code inspections are conducted during the stages of construction. It is the owners and the contractor's responsibility to contact the Municipality to conduct the required inspections once the construction project starts. Neglecting these inspections may cause costly delays and time consuming work stoppages. Failure to notify may require that any or all of the items to be inspected are to be exposed to the satisfaction of the municipal inspector at a later date, and prosecution under the Ontario Building Code Act for failure to call for required inspections.
The name and telephone number of the municipal building Inspector or Inspections office is always included with the building permit documents. A municipal building Inspector can assist in determining which inspections are required for the particular project. Depending on the nature of the project, municipal building inspectors may have to visit the building site several times to conduct the inspections.
Owners and contractors are required to notify the municipal inspector once the project reaches a point where it is ready for each required inspection. The inspection is usually conducted within 48 hours of notification to the municipality, using the site copy of the stamped building permit drawings. The municipal building inspector must be able to see the entire building element being inspected. Any elements which are covered before they have passed an inspection will have to be uncovered so they can pass inspection.
For any questions about the required inspections for the project, please contact the local inspection office.
General Reviews of the Construction/Renovation
We also provide general reviews of the construction/renovation to determine whether the construction is in general conformity with the plans and other documents that form the basis for the issuance of a building permit.
We charge $195 per site visit for general review and $275 per review report. All general review reports will be forwarded promptly to the Chief Building Official.
Most of the outdoor signs require a sign permit. We design signs. The following information shall be shown on the structural plans for free-standing sign permits:
Signs using anchor bolts, welds, etc. shall be engineered and shall bear engineer’s seal and signature; Signs 25 feet or more in height shall be engineered.
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