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Ontario Building CodeAn Architect’s Guide – May 23, 2018
Mike Seiling, CET, CBCOChief Building Official, City of Kitchener
Past President , Ontario Building Officials Association
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TODAY’S AGENDA
The legislation governing building
in Ontario
Strategies for success in the permit
application & inspection processes
Using & applying the Building Code
(Ontario)
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FIRST SESSION
The Building Code Act & the OBC: An
overview
Permit applications & inspections
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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO US?
Protects health & safety of
people
Enables construction to happen
It is the law
Building Code Act & the Building Code
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ONTARIO BUILDING LAWS
Referenced Standards
OBC Municipal Bylaws
Building Code Act
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DECISION MAKERS
Ontario Legislature (Building Code Act)
MMA (OBC content & amendments)
Local CBO (Application of BCA & OBC)
BCC (Disputes over application of OBC)
Ontario Courts (Disputes overcompliance with BCA)
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Building Code Act:What does it do?
Holds municipalities accountable & establishes CBO as authority having jurisdiction
Prohibits illegal building & occupancy
Establishes the powers of municipal building officials & the rules they must operate byProvides remedies for concerns aboutofficial’s actionsSpecifies offenses and penaltiesProvides for the OBC & very limitedmunicipal administrative by-lawsEstablishes the BCC & BMEC
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Building Code ActWhat is a Building?
A structure greater than 10 m2 in areaconsisting of a wall, roof or floor, or astructural system serving that function
A structure less than 10 m2 in area whichcontains plumbing,
Plumbing or a sewage system alone, or
Other structures designated in the Code
Act Reference: 1.-(1)
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Specific identification of “principal authority” examples are:a) The Crown,b) The council of a municipalityc) An upper-tier municipality that has
entered into an agreement undersubsection 3(5), 6.1(1) or 6.2(1),
d) A board of health that has beenprescribed for the purposes ofsubsection 3.1(1), or has entered intoan agreement under subsection 6.1(2)or (3) or 6.2(2),
e) Etc.
Definition: 1.-(1)
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What constitutes a “Designated Structure”?
Retaining walls (>1m high in public areas)
Sign structures
Structure that supports wind turbine
Pedestrian bridges (attached to building)
Crane runways
Some exterior storage tank supports
Antennae/collectors (>5m2 on a building)
Public pools (>3.5m deep)
Code Reference: Division A, 1.3.1.1
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Act provides options for municipalities relating to the performance of plan review and/or inspections by Registered Code Agency:
1. Enforcement
2. Appointment
Act Reference: 4.2.-(1), (2)
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CERTIFICATES-RCA’s
Three new certificates identified in Act.
1. Change certificate
2. Final certificate
3. Plans review certificate
Act Refence:1.-(1) definition
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Building Code ActWho is Accountable?
The council of each municipality is
responsible for the enforcement of the
Act, and shall appoint a chief building
official (CBO) and such inspectors as
are necessary for its enforcement
Act Reference: 3.-(1), 3.-(2)
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Code of Conduct
Principal Authority shall establish and
enforce a code of conduct for the Chief
Building Official and Inspectors.
Act Reference: 7.1-(1)(2)(3)(4)
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Building Code Act
Prime Directive
CBO must issue a building permit or a change of use permit if it complies with applicable law
Act Reference: 8.-(2), 10.-(2)
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Building Code Act
Revocation of Permits
CBO may revoke a permit if:
Issued on the basis of false information
Work doesn’t start after 6 months or issuspended after starting for >1 year
Issued by mistake
Any term of a conditional permitagreement not complied with
Act Reference: 8.-(10)
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Building Code Act
Disputes & AppealsCBO, RCA or inspectors decisions regarding BC technical requirements may be appealed to the Building Code Commission
Any affected person may appeal CBO or inspectors decisions to Court within 20 days of action or decision. This appeal automatically terminates any BCC hearing
Minister may conduct inquiry into any failure in enforcement of the Act or code.
Act Reference: 24.-(1), 25.-(1), 30.-(1)
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Building Code Act
OffencesKnowingly furnishing false information inan application, certificate or any statement
Failing to comply with an Order
Contravening the Act, the code, or theauthorized municipal building by-law
Contravening a condition of a CBO’sacceptance of an equivalent material,system or design
Act Reference: 36.-(1)
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Building Code Act
Referrals to OAA and PEOCBO or RCA as applicable may send permit application drawings to OAA or PEO if reasonable grounds exist to believe that professional regulations being contravened
CBO must release drawings if requested byOAA or PEO
Act Reference: 8.-(9)
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Building Code Act
Municipal By-laws (1)
Municipality is empowered to pass by-laws prescribing building permit administrative requirements only. (“the building by-law”)
Act Reference: 7.-(1)
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Building Code Act
Municipal By-laws (2)May prescribe administrative
standards: Classes of permits Application formsPlans & specifications requiredFees and RefundsAs-built plan requirementsInspection notice requirementsFences around construction sitesAppointments of CBO & inspectors
Act Reference: 7.-(1)(a)-(j)
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Building Code Act
Municipal By-laws (3)
Act gives OBC exclusive jurisdiction over demolition & construction standards for new buildings. Municipal by-laws have no effect in this area
Act Reference: 35.-(1)
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Building Code Act
Mandatory code knowledge testing for designers & building officials.
Testing/qualification tied to various building types i.e. BCIN or BCDS
Standardized permit forms
Restrictions on permit fees
Municipal building permit time frames; plan review & inspections
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Building Code Act
Standardized municipal inspection service levels
Expanded role of Building Code Commission & Minister’s rulings
Provision for outsourcing of plan review and inspection to registered agents (RCA)
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The Official 2012
Compendium Building Code
A set of minimum standards in order to promote and assure health, fire safety, structural sufficiency, energy efficiency and accessibility of buildings
Not really a design manual
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Introduction to the Code2012 Code – Objective Based Format
New Layout – 2 Volumes
Volume 1 – 3 Divisions
Division A – Compliance, Objectives and Functional Statements, and Definitions
Division B – Acceptable Solutions
Division C – Administrative Provisions
Volume 2
Attribution Tables
Supplementary Standards (previously Supplementary Guidelines)
Still to be released
Application and Intent statements – 2019?
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Objective Based Code - Division A, 1.2.1.11. Compliance with Division B shall be
achieved,
a) by complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B, OR
b) by using alternative solutions that will achieve the level of performance required by the applicable acceptable solution in respect of the objectives and functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions in the Supplementary Standard SA-1
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Application
Parts 3,4,5, & 6 apply to:
All A, B and F1 buildings, and to C, D, Eand F2/3 buildings >600m2 in buildingarea or 3 storeys in building height
Part 9 applies to:
C, D, E and F2/3 buildings </=600m2 inbuilding area or 3 storeys in buildingheight
Code Reference: Division A, 1.1.2.2., 1.1.2.4.
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Existing buildings
Part 11 applies only to alterations to buildings at least 5 years old
If an existing building is renovated, the Code generally applies only to parts altered. There are, however, exceptions in Parts 10 and 11 for specific change of uses, increases in hazard and extensive renovations
Code Ref: Division A, 1.1.2.5., 1.1.2.6.(1)
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Energy Efficiency
Except for farms, all buildings must be designed to energy efficient standards
The architect or HVAC/electrical consultant may be required by the municipality to certify design for Resource Conservation requirements at time of permit application (SB 10)
Part 9 residential buildings (SB 12)
Code Reference: Division B, 12.2.1.1.
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Change of Use Permits
Specifies circumstances where a change of use permit is required, based on major occupancy, even if no construction proposed
Exemption from change of use permit where a building permit issued
Code Reference: Div. A, 1.1.2.5. & Div. C, 1.3.1.4.
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Site Documents
The approved permit drawings and other documents must be kept at the construction site, and the building permit must be posted
Intention is that consultants, contractors and owner’s representatives have ready access to approved documents on site
Municipalities retain copy for own use
Code Reference: Division C, 1.3.2.1 & 1.3.2.2.
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Occupancy PermitsAn occupancy permit is only required if occupancy is necessary while building still unfinished. An occupancy permit is not necessary at the completion of construction of any building
Minimum completion standards for occupancy are explicitly listed. CBO mustissue occupancy permit if minimum criteria met
Where RCA appointed, CBO must issue occupancy permit after receipt of a “certificate of occupancy” issued by RCA
New, Part 9 residential buildings require occupancy permit, even if unfinished.
Code Reference: Div C 1.3.3.1,1.3.3.2 & 1.3.3.4
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Design and General Review (1)
Requirements for professional design and review determined on the basis of occupancy, height and gross or building area
Where professional design is required, general review is also mandatory
Code Reference: Division C, 1.2.
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Design and General Review (2)
All A (Assembly) and B (Care & Detention)
classified buildings must be designed and reviewed by an architect. No exceptions
Other occupancies require professional design & review where specific height and gross area exceeded
Professional requirement boundaries are not the same as Part 3/9 distinction
Code Reference: Division C, 1.2
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Design and General Review (3)
No requirement for an architect for interior space partitioning and other alterations in any building where structure, exits, fire separations and exterior walls exist & are unaffected
Architects and engineers can do incidental portions of the other’s responsibilities, and may coordinate each other’s work
Code Reference: Division C, 1.2
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2012 Building Code Volume 1 & 2
2012 Building Code (O. Reg. 332/12 (as amended)
O. Reg. 79/18, 563/17, 462/17
No transition period
Binder & online options (Publications Ontario)
Next Amendment & Edition?
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The Building Permit
Process
What can Architects do to be
successful?
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Building Permit
Success Strategies
1. Be informed. Know the Building Code and the basic obligations of building officials.
2. Manage unreasonable client expectations. Put the public interest first.
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Building Permit
Success Strategies
3. Confirm code fundamentals early in design development, and incorporate OAA data matrix on final drawings
4. Review and understand code issues before consulting with building officials
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Building Permit
Success Strategies
5. Perform a final coordination check of the work of the consulting team.
6. Do not release incomplete drawings for a building permit submission.
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Building Permit
Success Strategies
7. Appoint a coordinator to communicate with municipality on behalf of the owner and design team.
8. Visit site regularly, submit report to Building Inspector and include any deviations in construction.
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Permit Applications
Architect’s Library
2012 Building Code Compendium (Publications Ontario)
Illustrated Guide to the OBC
2015 National Building Code of Canada (eff. Jan. 1/16)
ULC ‘Fire Resistance Ratings’ and ‘Firestop systems’
Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials and Assemblies
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Permit Applications
Other Resources
MMA Buildings Branch, sign-up for FREE Ontario CodeNews
http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page7393.aspx/site4.aspx
www.oboa.on.ca (Continuous Education & Training, building code training)
Interactive Building Code on CD
Review checklists
“Build Right Ontario” website
Building Code/Fire Protection Consultants
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Permit Applications
Pre-application Meetings
Useful to reduce the chance of significant redesign later in the process, and to confirm specific code interpretations
Best to submit drawings with code issues or questions identified. Provide rationale behind your design solution
Avoid using this process as a general consulting service – employ specialty consultants instead if necessary
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Permit Applications
Submission Requirements (1)
Municipal building bylaws usually require “submission of sufficient plans and other documents to enable the CBO to determine if the proposed construction will comply with the code and any other applicable law”
Complete and coordinated A, S, M & E signed & sealed drawings are imperative. CBO cannot practically process drawings not sealed, or if substantially incomplete
A “complete” application now requires a decision by CBO within a prescribed time relating to the permits issuance.
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Permit Applications
Submission Requirements (2)
Specifications not generally referred to in detail, however door, hardware and room finish schedules are essential
Provide supporting documentation for any specific fire protection elements (ULC listings, BMEC rulings)
Geotechnical (Soil) Report
Stormwater Mgmt Report (roof storage?)
Completed General Review Commitment & SB 10 Compliance
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Permit Applications
Submission Requirements (3)
Communicating OBC design summary in accordance with OAA Practice Bulletin A.9, and clearlyidentifying fire separations are highly effective strategies to expedite approval
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Common Application Form
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Effective: January 1, 2011
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Application Form Cont’d
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Permit Application Filing
Complete Applications – reviewed within prescribed time frames
Incomplete Applications – not required to be reviewed within time frame
Check OBC & Municipal Building By-law (website) for Complete Application requirements
Unsure, Contact Building Dept.
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5 page application form, building by-law & download from website
Alternative Solution Form
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Alternative Solution Example
Existing building summary:
Group C occupancy (apartment building)
Building height; 9 storeys + 1 basement parking level
Building is not considered a high building
Building is required to be non-combustible construction with floors having a 2 hour fire resistance rating
Building is equipped w/ standpipe & hose system and fire alarm system and is unsprinklered
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Alternative Solution ….. Cont’d
Alternative solution proposal;
Add 2 apartment units on penthouse (9th floor)
Penthouse contains a mechanical space, elevator mechanical room & one enclosed stair
BCA & OBC apply; Change of Use for part 9th floor
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Alternative Solution ….. Cont’d
9th Floor
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Alternative Solution ….. Cont’d
8th Floor
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Permit Applications
Typical approval sequence
1. Zoning & Site Plan
2. Structural (Part 4)
3. Architectural (Part 3)
4. Mechanical (Part 6)
5. Plumbing (Part 7)
6. Fire Department (sprinkler, FA systems)
7. Zoning & Site Plan again
8. Confirmation that applicable laws met
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Permit Applications
What are Applicable Laws? (1)
Applicable laws to a building permit are any Act, regulation or bylaw which would prohibit the construction if not complied with
Building permit application may run concurrently with some other approval processes
Permit cannot be issued by CBO until all applicable laws are met. Verify before complaining about permit timeliness!
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Permit Applications
What are Applicable Laws? (2)
The Planning Act
Development Charges Act
Ontario Heritage Act
Conservation Authorities Act
Environmental Protection Act-RSC
Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act
Public Transportation & Highway Improvement Act
Etc……
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Permit Applications
Approval process
Planning Act approvals (site plan and zoning)are often the key to the timely issuance of a building permit
It is essential that architects co-ordinate and ensure consistency of the final site plan with building permit documents
It is common for building permits to be delayed at a late stage while site plan/building permit inconsistencies and “other approvals”are addressed.
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Permit Applications
Fee$
Building Permit fees (at application)
Development Charges (at issuance)
Assessed on the basis of area and can be a significant cost
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Permit Applications
Permits (1)
Building Permit: An unconditional
permit authorizing construction of all or part of a building, issued after all applicable laws have been complied with
Demolition Permit: An unconditional
permit authorizing the demolition of all or part of a building. Usually a routine matter & issued promptly unless heritage or rental housing issues
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Permit Applications
Permits (2)
Change of Use Permit: A permit
authorizing a new use of a different occupancy classification in an existing building. Almost never issued…
Authority to Occupy Permit: An
occupancy permit, usually to allow the occupancy of the completed parts of an incomplete building
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Permit Applications
Permits (3)
Conditional Building Permit: A discretionary permit authorizing the commencement of construction even though all applicable laws have not been met.
Commonly issued as foundation permitswhere Site Plan Approval incomplete
CBO may issue to resolve unsafeconditions while approvals in progress
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The Building Permit Process
Construction
Architect’s responsibility:
GENERAL REVIEWS
Role of Municipal Inspectors
Contraventions and Enforcement
Occupancy & Completion
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Construction
General Reviews (1)
OBC: review is mandatory. Architect’s obligation is to visit, observe and inform as to general conformity
Performance standards are set out in Architect’s Act. Scope and frequency of reviews necessary to meet professional obligations is solely the Architects call.
An owner may not ‘contract out’ of reviews or limit them in scope or frequency
Contractors are not entitled to direct when reviews needed
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Construction
General Reviews (2)
Completion of General Review Commitment binds architect and owner to carry out all reviews architect deems necessary
Architect must give immediate written notice to CBO of any limitation or suspension of reviews
Inadequate general reviews/inspections are increasingly the source of claims and litigation against architects and officials
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Construction
General Reviews (3)
Essential General Review Report content:
Project information, date & report no.
Site conditions
Progress report
Observations, describing areas of concern
Commentary on resolution of concerns identified in previous reports
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Construction
Role of Municipal Inspectors
Inspection and enforcement is a shared responsibility between professionals & municipality.
Municipal inspectors carry out extensive detailed inspection of buildings not requiring professional design & review
Enforcement is essentially the municipal role. Officials well equipped to respond to and enforce any non-conformance identified by architects and engineers
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Construction
Enforcement
Construction without permit:
Conducting general reviews of construction where no permit has been issued is fundamentally impossible & is considered professional misconduct
Site instructions could be considered a contravention of the BCA under 8.-(1)
Look for permit documents on site
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Construction
Enforcement
Order to Comply - Construction not in accordance with approved drawings or code:If news to you (i.e. issues not already reflected on general review reports), scope and frequency of reviews may not be meeting professional standards
Essential that OTC items be addressed on subsequent reviews
Architects could be served an Order to Comply if they fail to forward copies of general review reports to the CBO
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Construction
Occupancy & Completion
Use OBC s. 1.3.3. to guide client on the appropriate timing of occupancy
Final review report should document that any deficiencies have been rectified, and that construction has been carried out in general conformity with approved permit drawings. OK to specify exceptions