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Record of Site Condition (RSC)
A filing in the MECP Environmental Site Registry, prepared by a Qualified Person, summarizing site conditions after Phase One/Two Environmental Site Assessments and any remediation.
You need it when: Land changes to a more sensitive use (e.g. industrial to residential or parkland), or the City/building inspector requires it.
Why it's needed
- Required by O. Reg. 153/04 before a building permit can be issued for a change to a more sensitive land use.
- Toronto Building may request the RSC before occupancy.
When to apply
- Plan early: Phase One and Two ESAs and remediation can take months.
Review time
Documents for a complete application
- Phase One and Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments
- Remediation and/or risk assessment reports (if required)
- RSC filed by a Qualified Person
How to submit
- MECP Environmental Site Registry (online).
Official pages
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