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. 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. 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.
new or structural alterations to windows or doors.insulating exterior walls when exterior or interior cladding is removed.plumbing and/or drains (except replacing fixtures).conversion from septic to sanitary sewer.finishing a basement or a portion thereof.installation, repair of storm, sanitary and water service.replacement of masonry chimney below roofline.basement or main floor walkout alterations.adding or removing most walls, (i.e., creating different room sizes and/or uses).
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.Ī 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. 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 required drawings for any Building Permit application will vary depending on the specific and type of proposed construction for the project. Our commitment is to continually provide our customers the finest quality Engineering drawings at a fair and competitive price with a superior customer satisfaction.Ī 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. Combining our knowledge in Building Science and extensive experience in Engineering Design, we offer perfect solution to our clients. 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. 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. 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.
We also do verfication for Construction Compliance. Catharines, Niagara on the Lake, Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Welland, Burlington and Oakville. 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.