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Interior Alteration (Non-Residential) Permit

City of Toronto: Toronto Building · version June 1, 2021, Rev. 1

Cover letter including

1Brief description of proposed work
1Contents of the submission

Application forms

2Application For a Permit to Construct or Demolish Form
3Ontario Building Code Supplementary Standard SB-10 Project Information
4Commitment to General Reviews By Architect and Engineers Form
5Existing Life Safety Systems for Building Application Form (required if the OBC Matrix is not included as part of the drawings; see item 20)

Plans and drawings (types of documents that may be required depending on the scope of the interior alteration; consultation with Toronto Building is recommended)

7Architectural Drawings including:
8Context Plan
9Site Plans Drawing, including:
  • Site plan showing property lines, lot area (referenced to a current survey)
  • Key plan showing location of existing/proposed construction
  • Location of all existing/proposed buildings with overall dimensions and setback dimensions to property lines and adjacent buildings
  • Summary of permitted and proposed zoning provisions
  • Identify exits, stairs, ingress, egress and firehose cabinets
  • All parking/loading spaces, including Barrier Free information such as curb cuts, designated accessible parking spaces, access ramps and all associated details
16Floor Plans Drawings
17Roof Plans Drawings
18Elevations Drawings
19Sections Drawings
20Ontario Building Code Information and Matrix
21Site Servicing Plan (if applicable)
22Structural Drawings
23Electrical Drawings
24Mechanical Drawings
25Construction Details and Notes Drawings
26Sprinkler Layout Plan

Technical supporting information

27Construction details and notes:
  • Building materials and specifications of all wall, floor and roof assemblies, with typical wall section and typical roof detail
  • Guard details including connection detail
  • Door and room finish schedules
28Building life safety: information about the life safety system in the building. The Building Design Information Form, Existing Life Safety Systems form or an OBC Matrix may be used to show this information.

Notes

29Fees. Upon submitting all the required forms and documents, the City sends a submission status letter indicating any deficiencies or, if complete, the required fees. All fees must be paid before the application is processed and review commences.
30This Permit Application Checklist should be read in conjunction with the Permit Application Checklist – General Notes.

Submission requirements for building permit application are governed by Article 3 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363. This checklist identifies the scope of information typically required to support processing of this type of application in accordance with Chapter 363. Nevertheless, it is the responsibility of the applicant to consult with the approval authority prior to application submission to confirm the submission requirements for more complex applications. This checklist is not intended to be exhaustive. Other information necessary for the complete review of the building permit submission may be required by the Chief Building Official and in accordance with § 363.

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