Ontario Building Code (OBC) Review and Administration Application
Application Requirements
- All drawings submitted must be prepared by a professional engineer or architect licensed in Ontario or qualified designer in compliance with the Ontario Building Code (OBC)
- The review of a proposed development or construction project made under this application will be limited to the review for compliance with the current OBC.
OBC Compliance Review
The OBC review will be limited to the information, details and plans provided by the applicant. Filling out this application does not circumvent the requirement to obtain a building permit for the proposed development or construction project. The following OBC review services are available:
Pre-consultation:
Formal written responses for the review of a pre-consultation or pre-permit application submission will be completed by a Building Engineer and an OBC Compliance Review letter will be issued to the applicant within 5 business days.
Occupancy Letter/ Inspection Requests:
Formal written responses for inspection results or occupancy will be completed by a Building Inspector and an OBC Compliance Review letter will be issued to the applicant within 5 business days.
Committee of Adjustment (COA) – Clearing of a Condition:
For clearing of a COA Condition a site plan and applicable drawings are required to be submitted with the application. i.e., floor, elevation and/or section plans.
Transfer of Permit
The Owner Information section must be provided/completed. A transfer request that has applicable proprietary design drawings must also include authorization that grants use of the design drawings.
Permit Revision
Revision fees are applicable for changes initiated by the applicant/designer to an existing issued building permit or current building permit application under review.
Permit/Application Extension
Applications for extension of an active permit application or issued permit due date must be accompanied by a written request from the permit applicant or permit holder. The request must provide details and reasons to justify and warrant an extension.
Spatial Separation Agreement
A spatial separation agreement to satisfy spatial separation and exposure protection requirements in conformance with Div. B, Sentence 3.2.3.1.(8), Articles 9.10.14. and 9.10.15. of the OBC, must be completed between the property owner and the City of St. Catharines. The executed agreement must be registered against the title of the property.
Demolition Agreement
Fees
Fees are non-refundable.
Rates and Fees Guide
