Requirements - Building Permit Plans For New ... - City of Oshawa

REQUIRED BUILDING PERMIT PLANS
FOR NEW HOUSES
Development Services Department
Building Permits & Inspection Services
PERMIT PLANS
1. Two (2) copies of current Plan of Survey of the subject property, certified by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor.
2. Four (4) copies of site grading plan, prepared in conformity with the example shown on the reversed side of this sheet and certified by a
Professional Engineer or an Ontario Land Surveyor, are to be submitted.
3. Two (2) sets of building drawings, including site plans, prepared in conformity with “Basic Requirements for Permit Plans”, (available on
request) must be submitted.
NOTES
4. Building permit application shall not be accepted where the drawings have not been prepared in conformity with “Basic Requirements for
Permit Plans”, as approved by City Council on September 20, 1982.
5. Two (2) sets of roof truss shop drawings prepared, sealed and signed by a professional engineer, must be submitted for approval at the time
of application.
6. Two (2) sets of mechanical drawings, including heat loss/gain, make, model and size of furnace and type of exhaust fans must be
submitted for approval at the time of application.
7. Other fabrication (shop) drawings, including design data, prepared, sealed and signed by a professional engineer, must be kept on the site,
available for review by the building inspector, unless required otherwise by Chief Building Official.
OTHER INFORMATION
8. Please refer to “Basic Building Permit Requirements” (Form B1) for information regarding application forms, permit fees, permit review
process, required other fees and deposits, required approvals by other agencies, etc.
Certain types of construction or renovations that involve excavations may require approval from the City of Oshawa’s Engineering Services
Department in conjunction to the Site Alteration By-law 85-2006.
15.0
Recommended Minimum Clear Inside Dimensions for Garages or Carports
Without Side Door With Side Door
Single Car Garage or Carport 3.05m x 6.1m 3.35m x 6.1m
10’ - 0” x 20’ - 0” 11’ - 0” x 20’ - 0”
Note:
At least 8 ft. additional clear width shall be provided for each additional car. Where a garage or carport is
divided by columns or walls, the dimensions of each section shall conform to the preceding requirements.
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Required Building Permit Plan For New Houses Page 2
TYPICAL LOT GRADING PLAN (Required Actual Size: 8½ in. x 11 in.)
Typical Lot Grading Plan for Single Family Dwelling
(Example of a grading plan for semi-detached dwelling and blank form are available from the counter personnel upon request.)
(For further information RE: Grading Plans, contact Engineering Services at (905) 436-5636 ext 2494)