Non-Residential Permits

The application process in Richmond Hill to construct a new a non-residential building (ICI) or to alter an existing non-residential building, requires a number of forms and other materials, including:

Site plan with zoning statistics, reference to a current survey
Separate site services (exterior plumbing) permit
Permit fees, as per By-law 19-24, Schedule "A"

Richmond Hill offers the following forms and checklists to help you complete your permit application correctly.

Tenant Permit

Non-residential project forms:

Project Form	Description
Statement of Design OR Building Data Matrix	Determines the building classification States the proposed building occupancy type Confirms the size of the building (gross floor area and height) States which life safety systems are required for your project Barrier-free access Spatial separation data Occupant load Washroom requirements
Commitment to General Review and Owners Undertaking	Certifies that the project is reviewed during construction by an architect, professional engineer or both Informs you that according to the OBC professionals conducting reviews must be licensed to practice in Ontario Requires the names and disciplines of the professionals who will conduct the general reviews
Compliance with Applicable Law	States that your project complies with all applicable laws and regulations that apply Requires documentation that proves each law is met
Plumbing and Drain Worksheet	Indicates what plumbing and drain work is being done Confirms what site servicing work is to be done
Application to Construct or Demolish	Permit application form for the construction or demolition of a building Schedule 1: Designer Information - a form completed by each person who takes responsibility for a design that is submitted with a permit application Schedule 2: Sewage System Installer Information (use when applicable)
Mechanical Unit Data sheet	To be filled out by the design Engineer for all roof top unit installations

Non-residential project checklists:
Project Checklist	Description
Energy Efficiency Compliance Checklist "Part 3" and "Part 9" (buildings as per SB-10)	Summarizes the Energy Efficiency Compliance Path used to meet the requirements of the OBC SB-10
Non-Residential Permit and Site Servicing Permit Applications Checklist *New Part 9 Non-Residential Buildings, New Part 3 Buildings, or additions to Non-Residential Buildings	Lists pre-approvals, forms, documents, site plans, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings needed for a complete application Lists site servicing drawings, plumbing worksheets and exterior plumbing required for site servicing permits

City of Richmond Hill

Non-Residential Permits

Tenant Permit

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