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Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.3.4. Change in Major Occupancy (1) Where the performance level of an existing building
is reduced under Clause 11.4.2.3.(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (g), additional upgrading shall be required in conformance with Table 11.4.3.4.A. and so that the construction index of the building
is increased to at least equal the hazard index of the new major occupancy that the building is to support. (2) A building or part of the building
subject to a change of major occupancy shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 3.2.6., Sections 3.7., 3.11., 3.12., Sentences 6.2.2.1.(2), 6.2.3.9.(1) and 6.2.4.7.(10), Subsections 9.5.1. and 9.5.3. to 9.5.10., Section 9.7., Subsection 9.10.17., Sections 9.31. and 9.32., and Subsections 9.34.1. to 9.34.3. as they apply to the new major occupancy that the building
or part of the building is to support. (3) Where the performance level of an existing building
is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(3), the building
shall be evaluated, and the early warning and evacuation systems shall be upgraded, in conformance with the applicable requirements of Table 11.4.3.3. (4) Where the performance level of an existing building
is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(4), upgrading of the fire separations shall be required in conformance with the applicable requirements of Article 3.1.3.1. and Table 11.4.3.4.B. (5) Where the performance level is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(5), the requirement for the building to be of noncombustible construction or to be constructed in accordance with Article 3.2.2.43A. or 3.2.2.50A. is satisfied if the building is sprinklered. (6) Where the performance level is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(6), the storey subject to the change shall be sprinklered. (7) Where the performance level of an existing building
is reduced under Clause 11.4.2.3.(1)(f), the following requirements apply: (a) the retirement home shall be sprinklered, (b) a voice communication system conforming to Article 3.2.4.23. shall be provided in the building, and (c) doors to suites
and sleeping rooms not within suites in the retirement home, other than doors leading directly to the exterior, shall be equipped with self-closing devices.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.3.5. Plumbing (1) Where the performance level of an existing building
is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.4.(1), upgrading of plumbing
in the existing building which is adversely affected by the extension, alteration or repair shall be required in conformance with Part 7.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.3.6. Sewage Systems (1) Where the performance level of an existing building
is reduced under Article 11.4.2.5., upgrading of a sewage system which is adversely affected by the construction, increase in occupant load, increase in the total daily design sanitary sewage flow or change in amount or type of sanitary sewage shall be required in conformance with Part 8.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.3.7. Extension of Buildings of Combustible Construction (1) Where the performance level of an existing building
is reduced under Article 11.4.2.6., the building
shall be sprinklered. Section 11.5. Compliance Alternatives 11.5.1. Compliance Alternatives
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.5.1.1. Compliance Alternatives (1) A compliance alternative shown in Table 11.5.1.1.A., 11.5.1.1.B., 11.5.1.1.C., 11.5.1.1.D/E. or 11.5.1.1.F. may be substituted for a requirement contained in Part 3, 4, 6 or 8 where the chief building official is satisfied that compliance with the requirement is impracticable because, (a) of structural or construction difficulties, or (b) it is detrimental to the preservation of a heritage building. (2) A compliance alternative shown in Table 11.5.1.1.A., 11.5.1.1.B., 11.5.1.1.C., 11.5.1.1.D/E. or 11.5.1.1.F. may be substituted for a requirement contained in Part 9 or 12 without satisfying the chief building official that compliance with the requirement is impracticable. Table 11.2.1.1.A. Construction Index Forming Part of Sentence 11.2.1.1.(1) Item   Column 1   Column 2   Column 3   Column 4   Column 5 

      Fire-Resistance Rating           Type of Construction   C.I.(2) 

      Floors over Basement   Other Floors   Roof         

  1.   3 h   3 h   1.5 h   Noncombustible   8(1) 

  2.   2 h   2 h   1 h   Noncombustible   7 

  3.   1 h   1 h   45 min   Noncombustible   6 

  4.   45 min   45 min   0 h   Noncombustible   5 

  5.   45 min   45 min   45 min   Heavy Timber   5 

  6.   45 min   45 min   45 min   Combustible   5 

  7.   45 min   0 h   0 h   Noncombustible   4 

  8.   45 min   45 min   0 h   Combustible   4 

  9.   30 min   0 h   0 h   Noncombustible   3 

  10.   30 min   30 min   0 h   Combustible   3 

  11.   0 h   30 min   0 h   Combustible   2 

  12.   0 h   0 h   0 h   Combustible   1(1)
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.1.1.1. Scope (1) The scope of this Part shall be as described in Subsection 1.1.2. of Division A.
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.1.1.2. Application (1) This Part applies to resource conservation and environmental integrity in the design and construction of buildings. Section 12.2. Energy Efficiency, Carbon Dioxide Equivalents and Peak Electric Demand 12.2.1. Energy Efficiency Design
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.2.1.1. Energy Efficiency Design Before January 1, 2017 (1) This Article applies to construction for which a permit has been applied for before January 1, 2017. (2) Except as provided in Sentences (3) and (4), the energy efficiency of all buildings shall conform to Division 1 and Division 2 or 4 of MMA Supplementary Standard SB-10, “Energy Efficiency Requirements”. (3) Except as provided in Sentence (4), the energy efficiency of a building or part of a building
of residential occupancy that is within the scope of Part 9 and is intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months shall, (a) meet the performance level that is equal to a rating of 80 or more when evaluated in accordance with NRCan, “EnerGuide for New Houses: Administrative and Technical Procedures”, or (b) conform to Chapters 1 and 2 of MMA Supplementary Standard SB-12, “Energy Efficiency for Housing”. (4) This Article does not apply to, (a) a farm building, (b) a building
that does not use electrical power or fossil fuel, (c) a manufactured building described in Article 9.1.1.9., or (d) a seasonal recreational building described in Section 9.36. or 9.38.
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.2.1.2. Energy Efficiency Design After December 31, 2016 (1) This Article applies to construction for which a permit has been applied for after December 31, 2016. (2) Except as provided in Sentences (3) and (4), the energy efficiency of all buildings shall, (a) be designed to exceed by not less than 13% the energy efficiency levels required by Sentence 12.2.1.1.(2), or (b) conform to Division 1 and Division 3 or 5 of MMA Supplementary Standard SB-10, “Energy Efficiency Requirements”. (3) Except as provided in Sentence (4), the energy efficiency of a building or part of a building
of residential occupancy that is within the scope of Part 9 and is intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months shall, (a) be designed to exceed by not less than 15% the energy efficiency levels required by Sentence 12.2.1.1.(3), or (b) conform to Chapters 1 and 3 of MMA Supplementary Standard SB-12, “Energy Efficiency for Housing”. (4) This Article does not apply to, (a) a farm building, (b) a building
that does not use electrical power or fossil fuel, (c) a manufactured building described in Article 9.1.1.9., or (d) a seasonal recreational building described in Section 9.36. or 9.38. 12.2.2. Carbon Dioxide Equivalents
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.2.2.1. Carbon Dioxide Equivalents (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), all buildings
shall be designed to conform to the CO2e emission requirements set out in MMA Supplementary Standard SB-10, “Energy Efficiency Requirements”. (2) This Article does not apply to, (a) a building
or part of a building of residential occupancy that is within the scope of Part 9 and is intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months, (b) a farm building, (c) a building
that does not use electrical power or fossil fuel, (d) a manufactured building described in Article 9.1.1.9., or (e) a seasonal recreational building described in Section 9.36. or 9.38. 12.2.3. Peak Electric Demand
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.2.3.1. Peak Electric Demand (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), all buildings
shall be designed to conform to the peak electric demand requirements set out in MMA Supplementary Standard SB-10, “Energy Efficiency Requirements”. (2) This Article does not apply to, (a) a building
or part of a building of residential occupancy that is within the scope of Part 9 and is intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months, (b) a farm building, (c) a building
that does not use electrical power or fossil fuel, (d) a manufactured building described in Article 9.1.1.9., or (e) a seasonal recreational building described in Section 9.36. or 9.38. 12.2.4. Motion Sensors
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.2.4.1.  Motion Sensors (1) Lighting installed to provide the minimum illumination levels required by this Code may be controlled by motion sensors except where the lighting, (a) is installed in an exit, (b) is installed in a corridor serving patients or residents in a Group B, Division 2 or Division 3 occupancy, or (c) is required to conform to Sentence 3.2.7.1.(6). (2) Where motion sensors are used to control minimum lighting in a public corridor or corridor providing access to exit for the public, the motion sensors shall be installed with switch controllers equipped for fail-safe operation and illumination timers set for a minimum 15-minute duration. (3) A motion sensor shall not be used to control emergency lighting. Section 12.3. Energy Efficiency for Buildings of Residential Occupancy Within the Scope of Part 9 12.3.1. General
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.3.1.1. Application (1) This Section applies to the energy efficiency of a building or part of a building
of residential occupancy that is within the scope of Part 9 and is intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months.
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.3.1.2. Windows and Sliding Glass Doors (1) The energy rating and the overall coefficient of heat transfer required for windows and sliding glass doors shall be determined in conformance with, (a) CSA A440.2, “Fenestration Energy Performance”, or (b) NFRC 100, “Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-factors” and NFRC 200, “Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and Visible Transmittance at Normal Incidence”.
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.3.1.3. Temperature Control in Houses and Dwelling Units (1) Except as provided in Sentence (3) and except where space heating energy is provided by a solid fuel-burning appliance or a ground source heat pump, (a) where a house
contains two dwelling units and each dwelling unit is served by a separate heating system, the indoor air temperature in each dwelling unit shall be controlled by at least one programmable thermostatic control device located in the dwelling unit, (b) where a house
contains one dwelling unit or contains two dwelling units and both dwelling units are served by one heating system, the indoor air temperature in the house shall be controlled by at least one programmable thermostatic control device located in the house, and (c) the indoor air temperature in an individual dwelling unit in a building
other than a house shall be controlled by at least one programmable thermostatic control device located in the dwelling unit. (2) The programmable thermostatic control device required in Sentence (1) shall, (a) allow the setting of different air temperatures for at least, (i) four time periods per day, and (ii) two different day-types per week, (b) include a manual override, and (c) allow the setting of the air temperature to, (i) 13°C or lower in heating mode, and (ii) 29°C or higher in cooling mode, where air-conditioning is provided. (3) A manual thermostatic control device is permitted if it, (a) controls a heating or cooling system where the heating or cooling capacity is not more than 2 kW, or (b) serves an individual room or space.
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.3.1.4. Hot Water Piping Insulation (1) Hot water pipes that are vertically connected to a hot water storage tank shall have heat traps on both inlet and outlet piping as close as practical to the tank, except where the tank, (a) has an integral heat trap, or (b) serves a recirculating system. (2) The first 2.5 m of hot water outlet piping of a hot water storage tank serving a non-recirculating system shall be insulated to provide a thermal resistance of not less than RSI 0.62. (3) The inlet pipe of a hot water storage tank between the heat trap and the tank serving a non-recirculating system shall be insulated to provide a thermal resistance of not less than RSI 0.62.
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.3.1.5. Residential Furnaces (1) A furnace serving a house or an individual dwelling unit shall be equipped with a brushless direct current motor.
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.3.1.6. Energy Supply for Kitchen and Laundry Facilities (1) In order to supply energy to cooking appliances and clothes dryers, every kitchen and laundry space shall be provided with, (a) an electrical outlet, (b) a natural gas line, or (c) a propane line. Section 12.4. Water Efficiency 12.4.1. General
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
12.4.1.1. Plumbing Systems (1) All buildings shall conform to the water efficiency requirements of Subsection 7.6.4. O. Reg. 332/12, Division B, Part 12; O. Reg. 361/13, ss. 114-119 O. Reg. 139/17, ss. 144-146; O. Reg. 88/19, s. 293. DIVISION c   Administrative provisions Part 1   General Section   1.1.   Administration 

      1.1.1.   Administration 

            

  Section   1.2.   Design and General Review 

      1.2.1.   Design 

      1.2.2.   General Review 

            

  Section   1.3.   Permits and Inspections 

      1.3.1.   Permits 

      1.3.2.   Site Documents 

      1.3.3.   Occupancy of Buildings 

      1.3.4.   Fire Department Inspection 

      1.3.5.   Notices and Inspections 

      1.3.6. 1.3.7.   As Constructed Plans Temporary Health or Residential Facilities 

            

  Section   1.4.   Search Warrant 

      1.4.1.   Forms 

            

  Section   1.5.   Designated Persons and Powers 

      1.5.1.   General  

            

  Section   1.6.   Prescribed Person 

      1.6.1.   General  

            

  Section   1.7.   Enforcement of the Provisions of the Act and Building Code Related to Sewage Systems 

      1.7.1.   General  

            

  Section   1.8.   Language 

      1.8.1.   Language 

            

  Section   1.9.   Fees 

      1.9.1.   Fees 

            

  Section   1.10.   Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Programs 

      1.10.1.   Discretionary Maintenance Inspection Programs 

      1.10.2.   Mandatory Maintenance Inspection Program 

  Section   1.11.   Tiny Houses 

      1.11.1.   Tiny Houses Constructed Off Site 

  Section   1.12.   Off-Site Construction of Buildings 

      1.12.1.   Site Assembled and Factory-Built Buildings Section 1.1. Administration 1.1.1. Administration
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
1.1.1.1. Conformance with Administrative Requirements (1) This Code shall be administered in conformance with the Act. Section 1.2. Design and General Review 1.2.1. Design
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
1.2.1.1. Application (1) Article 1.2.1.2. applies with respect to a building described in clause 11 (3) (a) or (b) of the Architects Act or subsection 12 (4) or clause 12 (5) (a) of the Professional Engineers Act.
Notes to Table 11.4.3.4.B.:
1.2.1.2. Design by Architect or Professional Engineer (1) Where the foundations of a building are to be constructed below the level of the footings of an adjacent building and within the angle of repose of the soil, as drawn from the bottom of the footings, the foundations shall be designed by a professional engineer. (2) A sprinkler protected glazed wall assembly described in Article 3.1.8.18. of Division B shall be designed by a professional engineer. (3) A shelf and rack storage system described in Section 3.16. of Division B shall be designed by a professional engineer. (4) The time-based egress analysis for a shelf and rack storage system
described in Sentence 3.16.1.7.(7) of Division B shall be prepared or provided by an architect or a professional engineer or a combination of both. (5) The supporting framing structure and anchorage system for a tent occupying an area greater than 225 m2 shall be designed by a professional engineer. (6) A sign structure attached in any manner to a building
shall be designed by an architect or a professional engineer or a combination of both where it is, (a) a projecting sign that weighs more than 115 kg, or (b) a roof sign that has any face that is more than 10 m2. (7) A projecting sign attached in any manner to a parapet wall shall be designed by an architect or a professional engineer
or a combination of both. 1.2.2. General Review
Notes to Table 1.2.2.1.:
1.2.2.2. Restriction for General Review (1) Only an architect may carry out or provide the general review of the construction of a building, (a) that is constructed
in accordance with a design prepared or provided by an architect, or (b) in relation to services that are provided by an architect in connection with the design in accordance with which the building is constructed. (2) Only a professional engineer may carry out or provide the general review of the construction
of a building, (a) that is constructed
in accordance with a design prepared or provided by a professional engineer, or (b) in relation to services that are provided by a professional engineer in connection with the design in accordance with which the building
is constructed.
Notes to Table 1.2.2.1.:
1.2.2.3. Demolition of a Building (1) The applicant for a permit respecting the demolition
of a building shall retain a professional engineer to undertake the general review of the project during demolition, where, (a)  the building exceeds 3 storeys in building height or 600 m² in building area, (b) the building
structure includes pre-tensioned or post-tensioned members, (c) it is proposed that the demolition will extend below the level of the footings of any adjacent building and occur within the angle of repose of the soil, as drawn from the bottom of such footings, or (d) explosives or a laser are to be used during the course of demolition. Section 1.3. Permits and Inspections 1.3.1. Permits
Notes to Table 1.2.2.1.:
1.3.1.1. Requirement for Permits (1) A person is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under section 8 of the Act, (a) for the demolition
of a building located on a farm, (b) subject to Sentence (2), for the construction or demolition of a building in territory without municipal organization, or (c) for the construction
of a Class 1 sewage system. (2) The exemption in Clause (1)(b) from the requirement to obtain a permit does not apply to the construction of a sewage system in territory without municipal organization. (3) The application for a permit respecting the demolition
of a building to which Sentence 1.2.2.3.(1) applies shall include descriptions of the structural design characteristics of the building and the method of demolition
of the building. (4) No person shall commence demolition of a
building or any part of a building
before the building has been vacated by the occupants except where the safety of the occupants is not affected. (5) A tent or group of tents is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under section 8 of the Act and is exempt from compliance with the Code provided that the tent or group of tents are, (a) not more than 60 m2 in aggregate ground area, (b) not attached to a building, and (c) constructed more than 3 m from other structures. (6) A shed is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under section 8 of the Act and is exempt from compliance with this Code, provided that the shed, (a) is not more than 15 m2
in gross area, (b) is not more than one storey in building height, (c) is not attached to a building or any other structure, (d) is used only for storage purposes ancillary to a principal building on the lot, and (e) does not have plumbing. (7) A demountable stage or demountable support structure not regulated by Section 3.16A. of Division B is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under section 8 of the Act and is exempt from compliance with this Code.
Notes to Table 1.2.2.1.:
1.3.1.2. Applications for Permits under Section 8 of the Act (1) An application for a permit under section 8 of the Act to construct or demolish a building shall be made by, (a) the owner of the property on which the proposed construction or demolition
is to take place, or (b) the authorized agent of the owner referred to in Clause (a). (2) An application referred to in Sentence (1) shall be in a form approved by the Minister. (3) In Sentence (1), “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.
Notes to Table 1.2.2.1.:
1.3.1.4. Permits Under Section 10 of the Act (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), the following changes in use of a building or part of a building
constitute an increase in hazard for the purposes of section 10 of the Act and require a permit under section 10 of the Act: (a) a change of the major occupancy of all or part of a building that is designated with a “Y” in Table 1.3.1.4. takes place, (b) a suite
of a Group C major occupancy
is converted into more than one suite of Group C major occupancy, (c) a suite
or part of a suite of a Group A, Division 2 or a Group A, Division 4 major occupancy
is converted to a gaming premises, (d) a farm
building or part of a farm
building is changed to a major
occupancy, (e) a building
or part of a building is changed to a post-disaster building, (f) a building
or part of a building is changed to a retirement home, or (g) the use of a building or part of a building
is changed and the previous major occupancy of the building or part of the building cannot be determined. Table 1.3.1.4.   Permit Required for Change of Use Forming Part of Sentence 1.3.1.4.(1)(1) FROM(2) 

  A-1   A-2   A-3   A-4   B-1   B-2   B-3    C    D    E   F-1   F-2   F-3 

  TO(3)    A-1    N(5)    Y    Y    N(5)    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y 

  A-2    Y    N(5)    Y    N(5)     Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y 

  A-3    Y    Y    N(5)     N(5)    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y 

  A-4    Y    Y    Y    N(5)    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y 

  B-1    Y    Y    Y    N(5)    N(5)    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y 

  B-2    Y    Y    Y    N(5)     Y    N(5)     Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y 

  B-3    Y    Y    Y    N(5)     Y    N(5)     N(5)     Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y 

   C    Y    Y    Y    N(5)     Y    N(5)    N(5)    (4)    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y 

   D    N(5)    N(5)    Y    N(5)     Y    N(5)    N(5)    Y    N(5)    Y    Y    N(5)    N(5) 

   E    Y    Y    Y    N(5)     Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    N(5)    Y    Y    Y 

  F-1    Y    Y    Y    N(5)    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    N(5)    Y    Y 

  F-2    Y    Y    Y    N(5)    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    Y    N(5)    N(5)    Y 

  F-3    Y    N(5)    Y    N(5)    Y    Y    Y    Y    N(5)     N(5)     N(5)     N(5)    N(5)
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.1.6. Information to be given to Tarion Warranty Corporation (1) This Article prescribes, for the purposes of subsection 8 (8.1) of the Act, the information relating to permits issued under section 8 of the Act and the applications for those permits that the chief building official is required to give to Tarion Warranty Corporation and the time within which the information is required to be given. (2) The chief building official shall give the following information to Tarion Warranty Corporation
with respect to permits issued under section 8 of the Act in respect of the construction of buildings
described in Sentence (4), (a) the dates the permits are issued and the numbers or other identifying symbols for the permits, and (b) the information contained in the application forms submitted in respect of the permits, other than the information contained in the schedules or other attachments to the application forms. (3) Despite Sentence (2), the chief building official is not required to give to Tarion Warranty Corporation information which relates to the extension or material alteration or repair of an existing building. (4) The buildings referred to in Sentence (2) are any building whose proposed use is classified as a Group C major occupancy and which is not a boarding, lodging or rooming house or a building
containing a hotel. (5) The chief building official shall give the information described in Sentence (2) within 45 days after the day on which the permits to which the information relates are issued. (6) The time period described in Sentence (5) shall not include Saturdays, holidays and all other days when the offices of the principal authority
are not open for the transaction of business with the public. 1.3.1.7. Information to be given to the Fire Chief or Clerk (1) This Article applies to buildings, (a)  constructed
using, (i) lightweight pre-engineered floor or roof systems containing lightweight elements such as wood I-joists, cold-formed steel joists, wood truss assemblies with metal or wood plates and metal web wood joists, or (ii) lightweight floor or roof systems containing solid sawn lumber joist less than 38 mm by 235 mm, (b) other than a house, and (c) for which a permit under section 8 of the Act is issued after July 1, 2022. (2) The chief building official shall give the following information to the chief of the fire department and the clerk of every municipality that does not have a fire department in respect of buildings
described in Sentence (1): (a) the dates the permits are issued and the numbers or other identifying symbols for the permits, (b) the address of the building, and (c) a description of the floor or roof system. (3) The chief building official shall give the information described in Sentence (2) within 45 days after the day on which the permits to which the information relates are issued. (4) The time period described in Sentence (3) shall not include Saturdays, holidays and all other days when the offices of the principal authority
are not open for the transaction of business with the public. 1.3.2. Site Documents
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.2.1. Permit Posting (1) Where a permit has been issued pursuant to the Act, the person to whom it is issued shall have the permit or a copy of it posted at all times during construction or demolition
in a conspicuous place on the property in respect of which the permit was issued.
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.2.2. Documentation on Site (1) The person in charge of the construction
of the building shall keep and maintain on the site of the construction, (a) at least one copy of drawings and specifications certified by the chief building official
or a person designated by the chief building official
to be a copy of those submitted with the application for the permit to construct the building, together with changes that are authorized by the chief building official or a person designated by the chief building official, (b) copies of authorizations of the Building Materials Evaluation Commission on the basis of which the permit was issued, and (c) copies of rulings of the Minister, made under clause 29 (1) (a) or (c) of the Act, on the basis of which the permit was issued. 1.3.3. Occupancy of Buildings
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.3.2. Conditions for Residential Occupancy (1) A person may occupy or permit to be occupied a building
intended for residential occupancy that has not been fully completed at the date of occupation provided that, (a) the building, (i) is of three or fewer
storeys in building height
and has a building area not exceeding 600 m², (ii) has not more than 1 dwelling unit above another dwelling unit, (iii) has not more than 2 dwelling units sharing a common means of egress, (iv) has no accommodation for tourists, and (v) is not used for a retirement home, (b) the following building components and systems are complete, operational and inspected: (i) required exits, handrails and guards, fire alarm and detection systems, and fire separations, (ii) required exhaust fume barriers and self-closing devices on doors between an attached or built-in garage and a dwelling unit, (iii) water supply, sewage disposal, lighting and heating systems, and (iv) protection of foamed plastics required by Article 9.10.17.10. of Division B, (c) the following building components and systems are complete, operational, inspected and tested: (i)  water systems, (ii)  building drains and building sewers, and (iii)  drainage systems and venting systems, and (d) where applicable, the building conforms to Article 9.1.1.7. of Division B. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply in respect of the occupancy of a building to which Article 1.3.3.4. or 1.3.3.5. applies.
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.3.5. Occupancy Permit — Buildings within the scope of Article 3.2.2.43A. or 3.2.2.50A. (1) No person shall occupy or permit to be occupied a building
within the scope of Article 3.2.2.43A. or 3.2.2.50A. of Division B, or part of it, unless the chief building official or a person designated by the chief building official has issued a permit authorizing occupation of the building
or part of it in accordance with Sentence (3). (2) This Article does not apply in respect of the occupancy of an existing building, or part of it, that has been subject to extension or material alteration or repair. (3) The chief building official or a person designated by the chief building official shall issue a permit authorizing occupation of a building described in Sentence (1), where, (a) the structure of the building is completed to the roof, (b) the building
envelope, including, but not limited to, cladding, roofing, windows, doors, assemblies requiring fire-resistance ratings, closures, insulation, vapour barriers
and air barriers, is complete, (c) the walls enclosing the space to be occupied are completed, including balcony guards, (d) all required fire separations and closures are completed, (e) all required exits are completed, including all fire separations, doors, door hardware, self-closing devices, guards and handrails, (f) all shafts including closures are completed, (g) measures have been taken to prevent access to parts of the building and site that are incomplete or still under construction, (h) floors, halls, lobbies and required
means of egress are free of loose materials and other hazards, (i) if service rooms should be in operation, required fire separations and closures are completed, (j) all building drains, building sewers, water systems, drainage systems
and venting systems are complete and tested as operational for the storeys to be occupied, (k) required lighting, heating and electrical supply are provided for the suites, rooms and common areas to be occupied, (l) required lighting in corridors, stairways and exits is completed and operational, (m) required standpipe, sprinkler and fire alarm systems are complete and operational, together with required pumper connections for such standpipes and sprinklers, (n) required smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are complete and operational, (o) required fire extinguishers have been installed, (p) main garbage rooms, chutes and ancillary services are completed to all storeys to be occupied, (q) required firefighting access routes have been provided and are accessible, and (r) the sewage system has been completed and is operational. (4) Where a registered code agency has been appointed to perform the functions described in clause 4.1 (4) (b) or (c) of the Act in respect of the construction of a building described in Sentence (1), the chief building official or a person designated by the chief building official
shall issue the permit referred to in Sentence (3) after receipt of a certificate for the occupancy of a building described in Sentence 1.3.3.5.(1) of Division C issued by the registered code agency in respect of the building.
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.3.6. Occupancy Permit — Buildings in the Lower Don Area of Toronto (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), this Article applies to buildings constructed on land in the City of Toronto being the land outlined in red on a map numbered 230 and filed at the Toronto office of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing located at 777 Bay Street. (2) This Article does not apply to a building that complies with, (a) the official plan of the City of Toronto approved under section 17 of the Planning Act as the official plan read on the day Ontario Regulation 388/18 is filed, or (b) a by-law made by the City of Toronto under section 34 of the Planning Act as the by-law read on the day Ontario Regulation 388/18 is filed. (3) No person shall occupy or permit to be occupied a building or part of it to which this Article applies, unless the chief building official or a person designated by the
chief building official has issued a permit authorizing occupation of the building or part of it in accordance with Sentence (4). (4) The chief building official or a person designated by the chief building official shall not issue a permit authorizing occupation of a building or part of it unless, (a) hydraulic modelling carried out by or on behalf of the Toronto Region Conservation Authority demonstrates that the lot or parcel of land on which the building is constructed is no longer susceptible to flooding due to the completion of the flood protection features described in Section 4.5 of WT, “Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Due Diligence Report”, and (b) the construction
of the building or part of it is in compliance with Clauses 1.3.3.1.(3)(a) to (q), 1.3.3.2.(1)(a) to (d), 1.3.3.4.(4)(a) to (i), 1.3.3.5.(3)(a) to (r) or 1.3.3.7.(8)(a) to (y), as applicable.
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.4.1. Fire Department Approval (1) Subject to Sentence (2), if the council of a municipality
assigns specific responsibility for the enforcement of any portion of this Code respecting fire safety matters to an inspector who is the chief of the fire department of the municipality, the chief building official shall not issue a permit to construct a building
unless the inspector approves the drawings submitted with the application for the permit as complying with that portion of this Code. (2) If a registered code agency has been appointed under clause 4.1 (4) (a) or (c) of the Act, (a) a municipality
shall not assign responsibility under Sentence (1) to the chief of the fire department with respect to a building for which the
registered code agency has been appointed, and (b) any assignment of responsibility under Sentence (1) with respect to a building for which the registered code agency is appointed shall be cancelled as of the date of the appointment. 1.3.5. Notices and Inspections
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.5.1. Prescribed Notices (1) This Article sets out the notices that are required under section 10.2 of the Act. (2) The person to whom a permit under section 8 of the Act is issued shall notify the chief building official or, where a registered code agency is appointed under the Act in respect of the construction to which the notice relates, the registered code agency of, (a) readiness to construct
footings, (b) substantial completion of footings and foundations prior to commencement of backfilling, (c) 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, (d) 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 (c) applies, (e) substantial completion of insulation and vapour barriers, (f) substantial completion of air barrier systems, (g) substantial completion of all required fire separations and closures
and all fire protection systems including standpipe, sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems, (h) substantial completion of fire access routes, (i) readiness for inspection and testing of, (i)  building sewers
and building drains, (ii)  water service pipes, (iii)  fire service mains, (iv)  drainage systems and venting systems, (v) the water distribution system, and (vi)  plumbing
fixtures and plumbing appliances, (j) 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)(j) of Division A, a public pool or a public spa, (k) substantial completion of the circulation / recirculation system of an outdoor pool described in Clause 1.3.1.1.(1)(j) of Division A, a public pool or public spa and substantial completion of the pool before it is first filled with water, (l) readiness to construct the sewage system, (m) substantial completion of the installation of the sewage system before the commencement of backfilling, (n) substantial completion of installation of plumbing not located in a structure, before the commencement of backfilling, (o) completion of construction and installation of components required to permit the issue of an occupancy permit under Sentence 1.3.3.1.(3) 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, and (p) completion of construction and installation of components required to permit the issue of an occupancy permit under Sentence 1.3.3.4.(4), 1.3.3.5.(3) or 1.3.3.7.(8).
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.5.2. Additional Notices (1) A by-law, resolution or regulation made by a principal authority under clause 7 (1) (e) of the Act may require that notice of one or more of the following stages of construction
be given by the person to whom a permit is issued under section 8 of the Act: (a) commencement of construction of the building, (b) substantial completion of structural framing for each storey, if the building is a type of building
that is within the scope of Division B, other than Part 9, (c) commencement of construction of, (i) masonry fireplaces and masonry chimneys, (ii) factory-built fireplaces and allied chimneys, or (iii)  stoves, ranges, space heaters
and add-on furnaces using solid fuels and allied chimneys, (d) substantial completion of interior finishes, (e) substantial completion of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and air-contaminant extraction equipment, (f) substantial completion of exterior cladding, (g) substantial completion of site grading, (h) 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, (i) completion and availability of drawings of the building as constructed, and (j) completion of a building for which an occupancy permit is required under Article 1.3.3.4., 1.3.3.5. or 1.3.3.7.
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.5.3. Prescribed Inspections (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), an inspector
or registered code agency, as the case may be, shall, not later than two days after receipt of a notice given under Sentence 1.3.5.1.(2), undertake a site inspection of the building
to which the notice relates. (2) Where a notice given under Sentence 1.3.5.1.(2) relates to matters described in Clause 1.3.5.1.(2)(l) or (m), an inspector or registered code agency, as the case may be, shall, not later than five days after receipt of the notice, undertake a site inspection of the sewage system to which the notice relates. (3) When undertaking an inspection required under Sentence (1) or (2), the inspector or registered code agency, as the case may be, may consider reports concerning whether the building or a part of the building
complies with the Act or this Code. (3.1) For greater certainty, when undertaking an inspection required under Sentence (1) or (2), the inspector or registered code agency, as the case may be, may choose to not attend at the physical site of the building and may instead undertake the inspection using other means. (4) The time periods referred to in Sentences (1) and (2) shall begin on the day following the day on which the notice is given. (5) The time periods referred to in Sentences (1) and (2) shall not include Saturdays, holidays and all other days when the offices of the principal authority are not open for the transaction of business with the public. (6) Despite Sentence (5), the time periods referred to in Sentences (1) and (2) include days when the offices of the principal authority are not open for the transaction of business with the public if the reason given by the
principal authority for the offices not being open is related to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.5.4. Construction of Sewage Systems (1) The following information is prescribed for the purposes of subsection 15.12 (3) of the Act and must be provided to the chief building official before the commencement of the construction of a sewage system: (a) the information described in Sentence 3.3.4.1.(2) as it relates to, (i) the person registered under Article 3.3.3.2., and (ii) the person with the qualifications described in Clause 3.3.3.2.(1)(a) who will supervise construction on-site of the sewage system, and (b) the name and telephone number of the representative of the person described in Subclause (a)(i) who may be contacted by the chief building official in respect of the construction of the sewage system.
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1.3.5.5. Orders (1) An order issued under subsection 12 (2), 13 (1) or (6), 14 (1) or 15.10.1 (2) or clause 18 (1) (f) of the Act shall be in a form approved by the Minister. 1.3.6. As Constructed Plans
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.6.1. Application (1) Where a by-law, resolution or regulation has been made by a principal authority under clause 7 (1) (g) of the Act, the chief building official may require that as constructed plans for the whole of, or any part or system of, a building or any class of buildings be provided by the persons responsible for the construction. 1.3.7. Temporary Health or Residential Facilities
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.7.1. Application (1) In this Subsection, “proponent” means a person or entity described in clause (a) or (b) of the definition of “temporary health or residential facility”; “temporary health or residential facility” means a building or structure that is used or intended to be used to provide, on a temporary basis for the purpose of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects, health care or sleeping accommodation, by or on behalf of, (a) any health service provider as defined in paragraphs 1 to 5 of the definition of “health service provider” in subsection 1 (2) of the Connecting Care Act, 2019, or (b) any government, including, for greater certainty, a municipality.
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.7.2. Exemption (1) The construction of a temporary health or residential facility and the conversion of all or part of an existing building or structure to a temporary health or residential facility are exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under section 8 or 10 of the Act and are exempt from compliance with this Code.
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.7.3. Conditions for Occupancy  (1) Where construction is undertaken to establish a temporary health or residential facility, before the facility or a part of the facility can be occupied the following conditions must be satisfied: 1. An architect
and a professional engineer have designed or taken responsibility for the design of the construction
of the facility or the part of the facility and have provided the designs to the chief building official. 2. The chief building official has provided to the proponent an attestation that the chief building official has received the designs described in paragraph 1. 3. An architect
and a professional engineer have, i. undertaken a general review of the construction of the facility or the part of the facility, ii. prepared written reports arising out of the general review, and iii. provided the reports to the chief building official. 4. The chief building official has provided to the proponent an attestation that the chief building official has received the reports described in paragraph 3. (2) Sentence (1) applies to a temporary health or residential facility or a part of the facility if the facility or the part of the facility is constructed and occupied on or after the day this Sentence comes into force.
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.3.7.4. Inspections (1) A chief building official or an inspector shall, in accordance with Sentence (2), undertake an inspection of the temporary health or residential facility pursuant to subsection 15.9 (1) of the Act to determine whether the facility is unsafe as described in subsection 15.9 (2) of the Act. (2) An inspection described in Sentence (1) shall be undertaken on or before the following dates: 1. The date the facility is occupied, or, where the facility is occupied in stages, the date each part of the facility is occupied. 2. A date that is not later than one month after the date of the previous inspection. (3) For greater certainty, for the purpose of paragraph 2 of Sentence (2), if the temporary health or residential facility was inspected in accordance with Ontario Regulation 141/20 (Temporary Health or Residential Facilities) made under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020, the date of the previous inspection is the date that it was last inspected under that Regulation. (4) When undertaking an inspection required under Sentence (1), the inspector may consider reports concerning whether the temporary health or residential facility or part of the facility is unsafe as described in subsection 15.9 (2) of the Act. Note: On March 31, 2024, Subsection 1.3.7. of Division C of the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 434/22, s. 1 (2) and O. Reg. 31/23, s. 1) Section 1.4. Search Warrant 1.4.1. Forms
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.5.1.1. General (1) The director and employees in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs who work under the supervision of the director and are specified by the director
are designated for the purposes of the enforcement of the Act and this Code in relation to the qualifications of, (a)  chief building officials, (b)  inspectors, (c)  registered code agencies, (d) persons engaging in the activities described in subsection 15.11 (5) of the Act, and (e) persons engaged in the business of constructing on site, installing, repairing, servicing, cleaning or emptying sewage systems. (2) The director may, for the purposes set out in Sentence (1), exercise the following powers under the Act of a chief building official: (a) certify for the purposes of subsection 37 (2) of the Act statements as to any matter of record in the office of the director, and (b) apply for an order under section 38 of the Act. (3) The employees in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs designated by the
director may, for the purposes set out in Sentence (1), exercise the following powers under the Act of an inspector: (a) subject to section 16 of the Act, exercise the powers of entry for inspection purposes in subsection 12 (1) of the Act, and (b) exercise the powers of an inspector under section 18 of the Act. (4) Sections 15.23 and 19 of the Act apply to the exercise of powers under this Article by the director and employees in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs designated by the director. Section 1.6. Prescribed Person 1.6.1. General
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
1.6.1.1. General (1) The director is prescribed for the purposes of section 38.1 of the Act. Section 1.7. Enforcement of the Provisions of the Act and this Code Related to Sewage Systems 1.7.1. General