Sewage System Permit Guidelines
Updated July 2020
Description
R
equired
Submission
Status
Comments
Conservation Authority
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA)
Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority (LSRCA)
If applicable
Ministry of Transportation (MTO) If applicable
B
uilding Permit Application
Letter agent if
not owner
Schedule 1: Designer Information
Schedule 2: Sewage System Installer Information
Municipal Form 1: Sewage Fixture Count
Municipal Form 2, 3 or 4
Site Plan
Identify bed and tank
Provide dimensions for bed & clearances
Identify ALL surrounding well locations
& types
Cross Section
Label imported/native elements with depths
Identify existing grade
Permit Fee $542.00 New or replacement
$207.00 Tank replacement
Required at
time of
submission
A Test Hole Inspection is required upon submission of this permit application
2 test holes (dug with a backhoe) in location of bed & 5 ft. deep. This inspection must be undertaken
by the Building Division prior to reviewing and issuing the permit
Be advised that additional information may be required following a full review of the permit application
p
ackage.
Where associated ELG design is applicable, approval &
verification to be completed prior to permit issuance
Yes No
Applicable
(please check)
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish Effective January 1, 2014 Page 1 of 4
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
This form is authorized under subsection 8(1.1) of the Building Code Act,1992
For use by Principal Authority
Application number:
Permit number (if different):
Date received:
Roll number:
Application submitted to:
(Name of municipality, upper-tier municipality, board of health or conservation authority)
A. Project information
Building number, street name
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Plan number/other description
Project value est. $
Area of work (m
2
)
B. Purpose of application
New construction
Addition to an
existing building
Alteration/repair
Demolition
Conditional
Permit
Proposed use of building
Current use of building
Description of proposed work
C. Applicant
Applicant is: Owner or Authorized agent of owner
Last name
First name
Corporation or partnership
Street address
Unit number
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Province
E-mail
Telephone number
Fax
Cell number
D. Owner (if different from applicant)
Last name
First name
Corporation or partnership
Street address
Unit number
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Province
E-mail
Telephone number
Fax
Cell number
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish Effective January 1, 2014 Page 2 of 4
E. Builder (optional)
Last name
First name
Corporation or partnership (if applicable)
Street address
Unit number
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Province
E-mail
Telephone number
Fax
Cell number
F. Tarion Warranty Corporation (Ontario New Home Warranty Program)
i. Is proposed construction for a new home as defined in the Ontario New Home Warranties
Plan Act? If no, go to section G.
Yes
No
ii. Is registration required under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act?
Yes
No
iii. If yes to (ii) provide registration number(s):
G. Required Schedules
i) Attach Schedule 1 for each individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities.
ii) Attach Schedule 2 where application is to construct on-site, install or repair a sewage system.
H. Completeness and compliance with applicable law
i) This application meets all the requirements of clauses 1.3.1.3 (5) (a) to (d) of Division C of the
Building Code (the application is made in the correct form and by the owner or authorized agent, all
applicable fields have been completed on the application and required schedules, and all required
schedules are submitted).
Payment has been made of all fees that are required, under the applicable by-law, resolution or
regulation made under clause 7(1)(c) of the Building Code Act, 1992, to be paid when the
application is made.
Yes
Yes
No
No
ii) This application is accompanied by the plans and specifications prescribed by the applicable by-law,
resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(b) of the Building Code Act, 1992.
Yes
No
iii) This application is accompanied by the information and documents prescribed by the applicable by-
law, resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(b) of the Building Code Act, 1992 which enable
the chief building official to determine whether the proposed building, construction or demolition will
contravene any applicable law.
Yes
No
iv) The proposed building, construction or demolition will not contravene any applicable law.
Yes
No
I. Declaration of applicant
I declare that:
(print name)
1. The information contained in this application, attached schedules, attached plans and specifications, and other attached
documentation is true to the best of my knowledge.
2. If the owner is a corporation or partnership, I have the authority to bind the corporation or partnership.
Date Signature of applicant
Personal information contained in this form and schedules is collected under the authority of subsection 8(1.1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, and will be
used in the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992. Questions about the collection of personal information may be addressed to: a)
the Chief Building Official of the municipality or upper-tier municipality to which this application is being made, or, b) the inspector having the powers and
duties of a chief building official in relation to sewage systems or plumbing for an upper-tier municipality, board of health or conservation authority to whom
this application is made, or, c) Director, Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay St., 2nd Floor. Toronto, M5G
2E5 (416) 585-6666.
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Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish Effective January 1, 2014 Page 3 of 4
Schedule 1: Designer Information
Use one form for each individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities with respect to the project.
A. Project Information
Building number, street name
Unit no.
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Plan number/ other description
B. Individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities
Name
Firm
Street address
Unit no.
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Province
E-mail
Telephone number
Fax number
Cell number
C. Design activities undertaken by individual identified in Section B. [Building Code Table 3.5.2.1. of
Division C]
House
Small Buildings
Large Buildings
Complex Buildings
HVAC House
Building Services
Detection, Lighting and Power
Fire Protection
Building Structural
Plumbing House
Plumbing All Buildings
On-site Sewage Systems
Description of designer’s work
D. Declaration of Designer
I declare that (choose one as appropriate):
(print name)
I review and take responsibility for the design work on behalf of a firm registered under subsection 3.2.4.of Division
C, of the Building Code. I am qualified, and the firm is registered, in the appropriate classes/categories.
Individual BCIN: __________________________________________
Firm BCIN: __________________________________________
I review and take responsibility for the design and am qualified in the appropriate category as an “other designer”
under subsection 3.2.5.of Division C, of the Building Code.
Individual BCIN: __________________________________________
Basis for exemption from registration: ________________________________________________________
The design work is exempt from the registration and qualification requirements of the Building Code.
Basis for exemption from registration and qualification: ___________________________________________
I certify that:
1. The information contained in this schedule is true to the best of my knowledge.
2. I have submitted this application with the knowledge and consent of the firm.
Date Signature of
Designer
NOTE:
1. For the purposes of this form, “individual means the “person referred to in Clause 3.2.4.7(1) (c).of Division C, Article 3.2.5.1. of
Division C, and all other persons who are exempt from qualification under Subsections 3.2.4. and 3.2.5. of Division C.
2. Schedule 1 is not required to be completed by a holder of a license, temporary license, or a certificate of practice, issued by the Ontario
Association of Architects. Schedule 1 is also not required to be completed by a holder of a license to practise, a limited license to practise,
or a certificate of authorization, issued by the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario.
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Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish Effective January 1, 2014 Page 4 of 4
Schedule 2: Sewage System Installer Information
A. Project Information
Building number, street name
Unit number
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Plan number/ other description
B. Sewage system installer
Is the installer of the sewage system engaged in the business of constructing on-site, installing, repairing, servicing, cleaning or
emptying sewage systems, in accordance with Building Code Article 3.3.1.1, Division C?
Yes (Continue to Section C)
No (Continue to Section E)
Installer unknown at time of
application (Continue to Section E)
C. Registered installer information (where answer to B is Yes)
Name
BCIN
Street address
Unit number
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Province
E-mail
Telephone number
Fax
Cell number
D. Qualified supervisor information (where answer to section B is “Yes”)
Name of qualified supervisor(s)
Building Code Identification Number (BCIN)
E. Declaration of Applicant:
I declare that:
(print name)
I am the applicant for the permit to construct the sewage system. If the installer is unknown at time of application, I shall
submit a new Schedule 2 prior to construction when the installer is known;
OR
I am the holder of the permit to construct the sewage system, and am submitting a new Schedule 2, now that the installer is
known.
I certify that:
1. The information contained in this schedule is true to the best of my knowledge.
2. If the owner is a corporation or partnership, I have the authority to bind the corporation or partnership.
Date Signature of
applicant
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The proposed system will be: (Refer to Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code for complete information.)
Class 2 - Leaching Pit … LIMITED USE
Class 3 - Cess Pool … Restricted use ONLY to receive contencts of Class 1
Class 4 - Sewage Disposal Septic Tank or Treatment Unit
Installed with: Absorption Trench Filter Bed Other _________________________
Class 5 - Holding Tank - Restricted to corrective use and some temporary or limited uses ONLY
Bidet
Kitchen Sink
Washing Machine
Laundry Tub
Dishwasher
Other
Total Fixture Units Total
Finished Floor Area m
2
Total
Number of Bedrooms Total
Water Supply Existing Proposed
Municipal Drilled Well Dug Well Lake/River Other
File Information..[ ] N [ ] Y Site Inspection..[ ] N [ ] Y Date
Granted as proposed…[ ] Granted with conditions below…[ ] Unable to approve, reasons below…[ ]
Signature Date
Chief Building Official or Designate
APPLICANT TO COMPLETE
6
Dwelling #1
1
1.5
Is there a WATER SOFTENER and/or IRON FILTER that discharges to the sewage system [ ] Yes [ ] No
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
# of Units
per Fixture
Bathroom Group - 2 pc
Bathroom Group - 4 pc
Description
Bathroom Group - 3 pc
Municipal Form 1:
Sewage Fixture Count
Dwelling #2
Other
5.5
7.5
Building and Plumbing Specifications (include roughed-in plumbing and proposed additions)
# of Fixtures Fixture Count # of Fixtures Fixture Count
SP #
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