Dear
Sir/Madam:
The
following documents must be submitted before a building permit can
be issued:
1.
A completed
building
permit application form.
2.
The deed to the
property.
3.
One full
set of construction drawings. These drawings must include as
much of the
following as may be needed to fully describe the proposed
construction:
a)
a typical wall section
from footing elevation to roof line;
b)
running beam
dimensions and spans;
c)
column footing
dimensions and spacings;
d)
joist dimensions,
spacing, and spans;
e)
number and location of
plumbing fixtures and how these will be serviced by waste and
vent lines.
A
building permit cannot be issued until the Chief Building
Official has examined and approved these documents (usually within
one business day).
In
addition, all plumbing work undertaken in the Town of Renfrew shall
be carried out by a plumber who is licensed by the Province of
Ontario and the Town of Renfrew. However, if the work is being
carried out by the property owner, then no license is required by
either the Province or the Town.
The
Chief Building Official is required to inspect and approve your work
as it progresses.
YOU MAY NOT BUILD BEYOND THE FOLLOWING
CONSTRUCTION PHASES WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF BUILDING
OFFICIAL. We suggest that you notify the Chief Building
Official at least one day in advance of each of these stages so that
an inspection can be scheduled and your work is not delayed:
1.
Readiness to construct
footings (prior to pouring concrete);
2.
Substantial completion
of footing and foundation (prior to backfill);
3.
Substantial completion
of framing (prior to the installation of any insulation);
4.
Lateral water,
sanitary, and storm services (prior to backfill);
5.
Water test on all
plumbing, waste, and vent lines (prior to any insulation being
installed);
6.
Insulation and vapour
barrier (prior to installation of drywall);
7.
Construction completed
and ready for occupancy (prior to occupancy).
Failure to comply with these requirements is a violation of the
Town’s Building By-law (By-law 24-76) established under the Building
Code Act. A contravention of By-law 24-76 may result in a fine
of up to $300.
Note: It is the
applicant’s responsibility to contact Renfrew Hydro (1-613-432-4884)
to make electrical service arrangements.
Should
you have any questions concerning the subject matter, or you wish to
discuss it further, please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned.
MURRAY
GAHAN
Chief Building Official
