Demolition Permits
A demolition permit is a permit to remove a structure from a property.
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A demolition permit only applies when a structure is being completely removed. If any part of the structure will remain, an alternation permit with a negative area is required and typical requirements for an alternation permit would apply.
Information Required for a Demolition Permit
A demolition permit for a
Part 9 building requires the following items to be considered a complete application:
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Application Package for Demolition Permit, which contains:
- Application to Construct or Demolish
- Property Owner Consent Letter (if applicable)
- Demolition Supplementary Information Form
- Barrie Fire Request for Demolition Approval (submit to Barrie Fire)
- Site Plan Drawing (sample in Demolition Supplementary Info Form)
- Payment of Permit Fees
Other Considerations for a Demolition Permit
Dust control measures should be in place prior to construction. Inspections will be conducted to verify that the site is left in a safe and secure manner. The required inspections are:
- Site cleaning/clear of debris/backfill excavations
- Capping of water service and sanitary service (if on municipal servicing)
- Septic pump-out and filling in of septic (if applicable)
- Commitment of General Review Report from an Engineer (when required)
If any part of the road way will be blocked during demolition or if any portion of City property will be utilized for access, you will require a Right of Way Permit. Please contact the Engineering Department for further information: (705) 739-4210 or engineering.rowap@barrie.ca.
How to Apply
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Part 9 Building Demolition Permit | Apply in person at Service Barrie, 1st Floor City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm |
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All other Demolition Permits | Apply in person through the Building Services Department, 8th Floor City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm |
What is considered a Part 9 building?
A Part 9 building is a structure that falls within the following requirements:
- 3 Storeys or less in building height
- Less than 600m2 (6,458 ft2) in building area
- Does not contain any pre-tensioned or post-tensioned members
- Does not undermine an adjacent structure when being demolished
Please refer to the Ontario Building Code section of the Demolition Supplementary Information Form to determine if the application would be considered a Part 9 building. If any of the boxes are checked, the building would not be considered a Part 9 building.
Frequently Asked Questions
| What is considered a Part 3 building? | |
A Part 3 building is a structure that does not fall within the scope of Part 9. Examples of a Part 3 building: - Group A, assembly occupancy
- Group B, care, care and treatment, or detention occupancy
- Group F1, High Hazard Industrial
- Group C, D, E, F2 & F3 occupancies with a building area greater than 600m2 (6,458 ft2) or exceeding 3 storeys in building height
- Retirement Home
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| What is considered a Part 4 building? | |
Part 4 of the Ontario Building Code regulates the structural design of all buildings outside the scope of Part 9. Occasionally Part 9 buildings contain elements that were designed under Part 4 (i.e. Heavy Timber Construction) as these elements exceed the prescriptive design requirements of Part 9. Examples of a Part 4 building: - Retaining Walls
- Exterior Storage Tanks
- Ground Signs
- Outdoor Pools deeper than 3.5 meters
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| What does Undermine mean? | |
Undermine would be removing the soil or structure that supports an adjacent structure. Typically, this only applies with soil or structure being removed is within 45-degree angle of the footing that will remain. Our
Undermining document contains an example for your reference. |
| What are Pre-tensioned and Post-tensioned members? | |
Pre-tensioned members are structural elements of the building that have tension applied before installation whereas Post-tensioned members are structural elements of the building that have tension applied after installation. Typically these type of structural elements are only found in larger buildings; therefore, the chances of them being installed in a Part 9 building are slim. Our
Pre-Tensioned Members document contains an example for your reference. |