Transcript Toronto Building

Building Permits for Solar
Domestic Hot Water
Systems
Ted Van Vliet
Toronto Building
October 1st, 2008
Presented at Solar Neighbourhoods Contractor Workshop
Presentation Outline
• Who we are
• Ontario Building Code and Zoning
By-laws
• Building Permit Applications and
Submission Requirements
• Questions
Toronto Building:
Who we are and What we do...
Who we are and What we Do:
Toronto Building:
• Enforce the Ontario Building Code, the
City of Toronto's zoning by-laws and
other applicable law, including:
• Reviewing Building Permit applications;
• Issuing Building Permits; and,
• Conducting Inspections
Divided into 4 Administrative Districts
within the City of Toronto
District Office Locations and
Contact Information
Toronto and East York District
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West
416-392-7539
Wards:
14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32
North York District
North York Civic Centre
5100 Yonge Street
416-395-7000
Wards:
8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 24, 25, 26, 33, 34
Etobicoke York District
Etobicoke
2 Civic Centre Court
416-394-8002
Wards:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 17
Scarborough District
Scarborough Civic Centre
150 Borough Drive
416-396-7526
Wards:
35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
Why get a Building Permit for
SDHW Systems
• To avoid structural failure of the building;
• Fire Protection;
• To ensure that the system will not
separate from the building;
• To avoid contamination of potable water;
• To avoid water damage
• i.e. leaky roof, improper water shedding, improper plumbing
connections
Because it is a legal requirement!!!
When you need a
Building Permit
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Construct a new building
Any addition to an existing building
Structural alterations
Renovate or repair a building
Make new openings for, or change the
size of, doors and windows
• Install or modify HVAC systems
• New or altered plumbing
• An accessory structure larger than 10
square metres in area
The Ontario Building Code
and Solar Domestic Hot
Water Systems
Building Code Objectives
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Safety
Health
Accessibility
Fire, Structural, Water & Sewage
Protection of Buildings
• Resource Conservation
• Environmental Integrity
• Conservation of Buildings
Building Code Requirements
• Structural Sufficiency:
• Requirements for Housing - Part 9;
• Requirements for Large Buildings – Part 3 and/or Part 4
• Plumbing Connections; Collector
Design and Installation
Requirements:
• Part 7 for all buildings
• Fire Protection
• Part 3 and 5 for all buildings
Packaged vs. Non-Packaged
SDHW Systems
• ‘Packaged’ System (Off the Shelf) :
• Equipment must conform to CAN/CSA-F379.1
• Installed in conformance with CAN/CSA-F383
• ‘Non-packaged’ Systems
(Custom Design):
• Designed and installed in accordance with
‘good engineering practice’
Zoning By-laws and Solar
Domestic Hot Water
Systems
Zoning By-laws
Zoning By-laws set out rules
governing land use and the placement
of buildings on a lot. It states exactly:
•Land and building uses;
•Building size, height, or density;
•Location of buildings and other structures;
•Minimum lot sizes and dimensions.
Zoning By-law Requirements
for Solar Energy Devices
For zones that allow dwelling units:
• When located on a building, it is subject
to the zoning requirements for the building
on which the device is located; and,
• When not located on a building, it is
subject to the zoning requirements for an
accessory or ancillary building or structure
on a lot in which the device is located.
Sample Zoning Requirements
Requirements for the Main
Building
Front Yard Setback
6.5m
Side Yard Setbacks
1.0m
Rear Yard Setback
9.5m
Building Height
9.0m
Requirements for Accessory or
Ancillary Structures
Must be located behind the main
building
Side Yard Setbacks
0.3m
Rear Yard Setback
0.9m
Building Height
4.0m
Applying for the
Building Permit
Requirements for Submission
• Application forms;
• CSA Certification documents or
alternative solutions documentation;
• Building and Site Plans (2 copies); and,
• Payment of Building Permit Fees
In many cases, separate permits are required for
Plumbing and Structural work
Required Forms:
• Building Permit
Application Form
• May require 2 applications
• Designer
Information Sheet
• Declaration for Time
Frames
• Tree Declaration
Form
Designer Requirements
• Since 2006, the Ontario Building Code has
required that all plans are prepared by a
‘qualified person’
• Qualified person is:
• A Licensed Engineer;
• A Licensed Architect; or,
• A person who has passed exams prescribed by the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Professional seals/stamps or BCIN numbers
must appear on all submitted documents and
plans
• Homeowners who prepare their own plans are
exempt from qualification requirements
• However, the City has the right to ask for an Engineer
to prepare or review plans as necessary
Requirements for Plans
2 copies of:
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Site Plan;
Roof Plan;
Building Elevations;
Details on the Hot Water Tank and all new and
existing Plumbing Connections;
• Sufficient information should be provided on
all plans to deem compliance with the Ontario
Building Code and Applicable Laws
• Toronto Building has the right to ask for information
deemed necessary to determine compliance with
the Ontario Building Code and other Applicable
Laws
Sample Site Plan
Sample Roof Plan
Sample Elevations
Connection and Piping Details
Photo Credit: NRCan
CSA Certification Documents
• For Packaged
Systems a copy
must be provided as
part of the
application –
including all
supporting
documents
• CSA certification
information may be
required for
equipment in other
types of installations
Alternative Solutions
• For Packaged Systems that do not have
CSA certification, design alternatives may be
considered
• Most alternatives require an Engineer to prepare;
• Alternatives must demonstrate equivalent or
superior performance to systems certified under
CAN/CSA-F379.1;
• Toronto Building may be able to ‘certify’ plans
in some cases;
• If received; approval of alternative solutions
or certified plans are good in Toronto only,
and may be heavily restricted
Payment of Fees
• Fee By-law is currently being reviewed for
SDHW permits
• Fees for small residential installations is
$92.94 (includes all permits)
• For more complex installations and
certified plans, additional fees may be
charged
All fees must be paid prior to the
issuance of a Building Permit!
Building Inspections
• The City is required to inspect all work
for which a Building Permit is issued;
• It is the
responsibility
of the permit
Open
for
holder
to ensure the Building Inspector
Discussion
is notified that work is ready to be
inspected;
• Any deviation from the approved permit
plans, may result in work being stopped
For copies of Forms and
Other Information
Please visit our website at
www.toronto.ca/building
Questions ?
Toronto and East York District
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West
416-392-7539
North York District
North York Civic Centre
5100 Yonge Street
416-395-7000
Etobicoke York District
Etobicoke
2 Civic Centre Court
416-394-8002
Scarborough District
Scarborough Civic Centre
150 Borough Drive
416-396-7526