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Infill Housing Strategy – Non-Conformance With The Building Permit Documents

Published by City of Markham

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Type: Study
Published by: City of Markham
Date: January 1, 2025
Also called: Infill Housing Strategy - Non-Conformance with the Building Permit Documents
For: owner
Building types: All building types
Pages: 10
Instruments: Building Code Act, 1992

Overview

Builder Tip No. 104 of Markham's Building Standards Department, dated January 1, 2025, part of the City's infill housing strategy and filed with its housing tips under the 2024 Ontario Building Code. It quotes the roles of chief building officials, builders and others under the Building Code Act, then describes the impact of work that departs from permit drawings, the Order to Comply with its $300 fee, Stop Work Orders, and removal of the Order. A sample Order to Comply follows with questions and answers on permit revisions.

What it covers

Ontario Building Code Act
Background
Objective
Impact on the Neighbouring Community
Enforcement
Failure to Comply
Removal of the Order
Order to Comply
Why was this Order issued?
How do I apply for a revision to the building permit?
What happens after that?
Can my permit revision application be refused?
What do I do if my application for revision is refused?
What penalties can apply?

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