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Illustrated Code Series
Over 80 detailed diagrams and 20 flow charts
Based on the Ontario Building Code 2012, O. Reg. 332/12
Home Renovator's Guide to the Building Code
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Description
Understand the requirements of the Building Code for renovation projects, specifically Parts 10 and 11, and the use of over 85 Compliance Alternatives - save time and material with your project!
Contains 580 pages of indispensable information for renovators and designers with over 20 flow charts, 80 diagrams, and selected Code content.
The purpose of this guide is to explain the requirements of the Building Code for renovators to apply to their projects. Case studies and examples are used to show how to navigate through the Code.
The term renovation is not defined by the Building Code, but usually means to include all forms of building alteration, extension, construction and repair for which a building permit is required. The applicable legal requirements, such as building permit requirements, material alterations and prescribed Building Code inspections, are also explained with helpful flow charts.
A major portion of the Guide explains the use of Compliance Alternatives where it is impractical to apply the requirements of other Parts of the Building Code, a common occurrence when renovating older homes. Over 85 Compliance Alternatives are addressed with Code interpretation, diagrams, and advice for renovators.
Knowing how to apply the Building Code requirements during renovation can save time and material by avoiding unnecessary change and it is also benefitial to be able to explain to municipal officials how your construction complies with the Building Code.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Ontario Building Code and Building Code Act Legislation
Summary of Regulations Dealing With Renovations
Applicable Building Code Definitions
Change of Use Permits - Part 10 of the Ontario Building Code
Building Permits - Part 11 of the Ontario Building Code
Compensating Construction
Existing Buildings
Case Study - Creating a Duplex
Compliance Alternatives
Case Law
Part 10 Change of Use - Selected Content
Part 11 Renovation - Selected Content
Appendix A BCC Ruling and BMEC Authorization
Appendix B Egress/Exit Options
Appendix C Forms and Orders
Appendix D Building Code Checklist for Property Purchase
Ontario Building Code and Building Code Act Legislation
Summary of Regulations Dealing With Renovations
Applicable Building Code Definitions
Change of Use Permits - Part 10 of the Ontario Building Code
Building Permits - Part 11 of the Ontario Building Code
Compensating Construction
Existing Buildings
Case Study - Creating a Duplex
Compliance Alternatives
Case Law
Part 10 Change of Use - Selected Content
Part 11 Renovation - Selected Content
Appendix A BCC Ruling and BMEC Authorization
Appendix B Egress/Exit Options
Appendix C Forms and Orders
Appendix D Building Code Checklist for Property Purchase
Features
- Contains 580 pages of indispensable information for renovators and designers
- Over 20 flow charts, 80 diagrams, and selected Code content
Anthony Boyko is a Manager of Building Code Inspections and Deputy Chief Building Official with the City of Markham. He has held positions of building inspector, architectural plans examiner and project manager with a combined Building Code regulatory experience of over 25 years. Anthony has actively contributed to technical manuals produced by various governmental bodies and was a member of the executive committee for the Canadian Commission on Construction Materials Evaluation. He is an Architectural Technologist, Certified Engineering Technician, Certified Municipal Manager, CDECA Educator member and part-time college instructor. Anthony is provincially qualified as a supervisor/manager and designer.
Acts and Regulations used by Orderline in all code publications are:
© Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2015.
This is an unofficial version of Government of Ontario legal materials.
Understand the requirements of the Building Code for renovation projects, specifically Parts 10 and 11, and the use of over 85 Compliance Alternatives - save time and material with your project!
Contains 580 pages of indispensable information for renovators and designers with over 20 flow charts, 80 diagrams, and selected Code content.
The purpose of this guide is to explain the requirements of the Building Code for renovators to apply to their projects. Case studies and examples are used to show how to navigate through the Code.
The term renovation is not defined by the Building Code, but usually means to include all forms of building alteration, extension, construction and repair for which a building permit is required. The applicable legal requirements, such as building permit requirements, material alterations and prescribed Building Code inspections, are also explained with helpful flow charts.
A major portion of the Guide explains the use of Compliance Alternatives where it is impractical to apply the requirements of other Parts of the Building Code, a common occurrence when renovating older homes. Over 85 Compliance Alternatives are addressed with Code interpretation, diagrams, and advice for renovators.
Knowing how to apply the Building Code requirements during renovation can save time and material by avoiding unnecessary change and it is also benefitial to be able to explain to municipal officials how your construction complies with the Building Code.