A Guide to Building a Deck or a Porch

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER

A Guide to Building a Deck or a Porch

January 2011

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A Guide to Building a Deck or Porch

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1. For general information and answers to frequently asked questions about the building permit process, please review our Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Building and the Building Permit Process (in Springwater).

2. This guide includes sample drawings and support documents for a deck, including a portion that is covered.

3. Although every attempt has been made to provide accurate information at the time of printing, it is subject to change without notice and is provided as a guide only. It is not intended to be

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E-mail: [email protected]

Updated: January 31 , 2011

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Table of Contents:

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Part 1: Some General Information to help you get started: ..... .. .... ... .......... ......... ...... ... .... .4

Part 2: Permit Submission ....... .......... ....... .. .. .. ...... ......... ... .. .... .. .. .. ... ... ... ...... ....... ..... .. ... ..... ... 5

Part 3: Permit Fees .. ... .. ......... ... ...... .. .. .... .......... ... .... ... ..... .......... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ..... .... .. ......... 6

Part 4: Inspections ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... ... .. ...... ... .. ..... .. ... ........... .. .. ... ... .. .. .. ... ... .... .. ... .... ...... ... ....... .. 6

Part 5: SAMPLE Building Project Scenario .. ...... .... .... .. .. .. .... .... .. .. .... ... .. .. .... ... .. ..... .... .. .. ...... 7

Part 6: Sample Documents .. .... .... ... ........ .. .. .... ........ .. ... ......... .. .. ..... ...... .. .... .. ... ... ... .... ... .... .. .. . 8

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Part 1: Some General Information to help you get started:

• Check with the Planning Department (705-728-4784 Ext 2019) to determine maximum size of deck that can be constructed on your lot.

• Precast deck blocks may be used in some cases; however, deck cannot be attached to a permanent structure, such as a dwelling.

• All lumber must be a species of wood that is resistant to decay (eg. Cedar); treated with a preservative to prevent decay or pressure treated

• Minimum dimensional lumber for deck joist material is 2 x 8 (38 x 184)

• A Guard is required at any point where the distance between the top of the decking and the grade is greater than 23-% inches.

~ If the difference between grade and the top of deck boards is less than 5'-11", the minimum guard height is 2' -11"

~ If the difference between grade and the top of deck boards is greater than 5'-11", the minimum guard height is 3'-6"

~ Maximum distance between pickets is 3-7/8" (100mm)

~ The BuildiflQCode does not permit any guards/support members that may facilitate climbing. For example , some lattice designs can easily permit climbing and so may not be used. The "rule of thumb" is that no cross member or attachment that shall facilitate climbing can be used between 6" and 2'-11 " from the top of the deck boards.

~ Not all composite decking and PVC guards systems have been approved for use in Ontario. If you are thinking of using this type of material for your project, call the Building Services Department before making your purchase. For materials that have been approved, you will still need to provide the applicable manufacturer's installation manual and engineering date and/or Building Material Evaluation Commission (BMEC) approval.

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Part 2: Permit Submission

1. What do I need to obtain a building permit?

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For this project, you will need to provide the following forms and support documents: a) Forms:

• Application for a permit to Construct or Demolish including:

o Schedule A: Structure Details

o Schedule 1: Designer Information, and

o Schedule 1A: Acknowledgement (of Applicable Law Approvals)

b) Support Documents

• Copy of Deed (or proof of ownership of property recently transferred)

• Letter of Authorization (if someone other than the homeowner is applying for the permit)

• Site Plan (two copies)

• Drawings showing all materials and dimensions (two copies of each) including;

o Floor Plan View (including Foundation Plan)

o Cross Section Plan

o Structural Drawings

o Roof Plan (if applicable)

o Engineering (for engineered components such as beams, concrete and trusses) (if applicable)

o Septic Use Permit (if applicable)

o Stair Plan view

o Any other component which may affect the safety and comfort of an individual

Note: If any of the required information is missing when the application is submitted, the permit application may not be accepted.

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Part 3: Permit Fees

1. How much wi ll the permit cost?

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The Building-Bylaw incorporates rules, regulations and fee information regarding building permits. It can be obtained in person at the Township Administration Centre, by contacting the Building Department by phone at the number below or through our website at www.springwater.ca (Select "Services" from the blue bar across the top of the screen; scroll down to "Building"; under Building Permits, in the second paragraph, click on the word "here". The fees are on the last few pages of the document.

Part 4: Inspections

1. What type of inspections will be required for my project?

Inspections for this type of project generally include Footing, Framing and Final Inspections. If any other inspections are required for your project, they will be listed on the inspection agreement. Please be aware of all prescribed inspections for this type of project according to the Building Code, as amended.

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Part 5: SAMPLE Building Project Scenario

Owners: Dan and Jane Doright

Project Location: 71 Springwater Trail Project: Construct a partially covered deck

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Following their daughter's wedding last summer, The Dorights decided they really needed to replace their existing deck with something larger including a portion that is covered so that they can still sit outside if it rains, and after all , they do have another daughter and a son ... They obtained a demolition permit to remove their old deck and are now ready to submit plans for the new one. To save a few steps, they check the Township website at www.springwater.ca to see if there is a Guide to help them with their project. A few minutes later, they have printed A Guide to Constructing a Deck or Porch and an application form. They contact Suzi Veri to assist them with putting their plans on paper and soon are ready to submit their application. They contact R. Builder and Sons to arrange for them to apply for and execute the permit application. The package of information they give to Rob includes:

• Letter of authorization

• Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish (including Schedules A, 1 and 1 A)

• Septic Use Permit

• Site Plan • Architectural Plans including:

- Floor Framing Plan

- Cross Section

- Stair Section

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Part 6: Sample Documents

This package includes the following sample documents.

1. Letter of Authorization

2. Site Plan

3. Architectural Plans including:

• Floor Framing Plan

• Roof Framing Plan

• Cross Section Plan

• Covered Porch Cross Section

• Stair Section Plan

4. Septic Use Permit

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Dan and Jane Doright

71 Springwater Trail, Springwater, Ontario LOL 2Z2

March 27, XXXX

Township of Springwater Building Services Department 1110 Highway 26 Midhurst, Ontario LOL 1XO

Re: Building Permit Application for the construction of a partially covered deck.

This letter authorizes Robert Build of R. Builder and Sons Construction, to apply for a building permit for the above described project at 71 Springwater Trail on our behalf ..

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 705-728-XXXX. __

Thank you.

Sincerely, SAMPLE ONLY

Dan Doright Jane !J)otignt

Dan and Jane Doright Registered Property Owner

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Simcoe County District Health Unit FILE No. FM96-V-83

TWSP. Springwp,ler

USE PERMIT CONC. 1 R.P. M-12345

FOR CLASS 4,5,6 SEWAGE SYSTEMS LOT 21 S.L. DATE SENT

AUTHORIZED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL HAS BEEN SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED AND INCLUDES:

a) Septic lankiholding lank of working capacity of 4600 Utres (1000 Imp. Gals.) constructed of concrete 0 fibreglass D ansile 0 to seNe 3 (no. of bedrooms or units). Existing S.F.D.

b) leaching bed of total 92 Metres ( 300 lineal Feet) of 3 inch diameter distribution pipe of PVC

laid in 6 x 50' runs and fed by Gravity 0 Siphon D pumpD

c) Other details Communal water supply. cjAMPLE ONL 0

d) INSPECTION DATE: August 10, 1996 INSTALLER: CHEETAH EXCAVATING

System components installed as shown on application supporting Certificate of Approval Qvised as below

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0 Backfi ll System and Complete D Finish Grading to Shed Run-off and Divert Water Around Leading Bed

0 Stabilize all Sloped Surfaces o Other RE SEED/SOD AREA

Any Use Permit issued hereunder may be revoked is this work is not completed promptly to health unit standards.

Under Section 57 of the Environmental Protection Act, 1980 and subject to the provisions of The Act and Regulations, a Permit is hereby issued to:

I-(Owner): Subsequent Owner(s):

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For the use and operation of the Class 4 sewage system constructedlinslalledlenlargedlextendedlallered pursuant to the Certi ficate of Approval W D..

issued under the above application number in accordance with the application and Certificate of Approval with any changes indicated above. W en INSPECTED AND RECOMMENDED BY PERMIT ISSUED BY: DATE ::l

Johnny Digger J. D. Bossman 10-Aug 1996 DIRECTOR

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