Understanding for Housing and Small Buildingsne LEARNING OBJECTIVES After completing this chapter, you will be able ti + Interpret and apply the information found on a site plan including: Locating the setbacks for the building from established property lines Establishing grade heights at various points on the lot Establishing the depth of excavation for the footings Locating storm and sanitary drain connections, and water service Locating utility services. * Interpret and understand the purpose ‘of zoning requirements. * Gather the appropriate drawings and documentation to apply for 2 building permit. INTRODUCTION This chapter reviews how to read and interpret information on a site plan and provides an overview of zoning and its potential effect on the development of a property. The chapter also dis cusses the building permit and inspection process and explains when a permit and inspec- tions are required. SITE PLANS The site plan, also callled the plot plan, provides a plan view of the property. The plan is devel: ‘oped from the survey of the property and must conform to local zoning requirements. The site plan provides the following information Location of property lines Setback, size, and location of building from property lines Contour lines that connect the same eleva- tions of land along lines that are referenced from a benchmark or starting point Elevations of land and buildings Location of building services Location of existing trees Location of any special features such as easements, right of way, etc. + Location of property lines and setback for the building. The site plan indicates the location and bound. aries of the property lines. A registered land sur- veyor will have marked these locations with rods indicating the comers of the lots. The building location is then located based on setbacks from these markers. The layout person or land sur- veyor will then use a transit to locate the building FIGURE 5.1 Batter boards BUILDING LINES TRANSFERRED TO BATTER BOARDS BATTER BOARDS 8586 UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR HOUSING AND SMALL BULDINGS corners. The area to be excavated is always larger than the building to allow space to work. The excavation area is marked with batter boards that indicate the location of the excava- tion, footings, and foundation walls. The layout for simple buildings or for additions on to existing buildings can be performed using a tape measure and applied mathematics. For example, an addition may be measured from an existing wall using a line and two blocks of wood. Once the location of a wall is complete, then the Pythagorean formula can be used to square the corners (refer to Appendix C for more informa- tion on the Pythagorean formula). FIGURE 5.2 ‘Two blocks and line to lay out addition along a wall \ EXISTING Two BLocKs HOUSE ‘OF WOOD OF EQUAL THICKNESS 1 ADOITION TOHOUSE 5/4) measure Back | 7 FROM LiNe oFFSer ee a FOR ADDITION Usé 3, 4.508 +— STRING UNE PULLED TAUT AND BROUGHT IN TO BARELY TOUCH BLOCK OF i {WoO Ar CORNER OF BACK OF ADDON House STRING UNE NOW PARALLEL WITH HOUSE Production Home Building For production home building the houses are excavated as a strip that is removed for all the houses in a row (see Figures 5.3 and 5.4). The footings and foundations are then located using reference pins or dowels driven into the ground as building corner locators. The location of the footings is referenced from these pins while the walls are placed in line with the pins (see Figures 5.5 and 5.6). FIGURE 5.3 Strip excavation in progress FIGURE 5.4 Strip excavation completed; notice protection skids placed around services FIGURE 5.5 Footings for multiple houses constructed based on references from foundation wall location pins. FIGURE 5.6 Wall location pins with nylon line indicating exact foundation wall location Contour Lines Contour lines are drawn on site plans to indicate {an elevation that falls on the line. For example, a feontour line may be given an elevation of 101 m. This means that at any point on the line the ele- fon is 101 m in relation to a benchmark eleva jon (starting point) When reading a site plan with contour lines consider the following: Contour lines placed close together indicate a steop slope. Contour lines spaced farther apart indicate a much more moderate slope; the farther the distance the smaller the relative slope. ‘At some point along the line an elevation must be indicated; sometimes for steop slopes where the lines are very close, the ele- vation may be indicated on every fifth or sixth line. Contours that form concentric circles or shapes indicate a hill or a depression. Contour lines that run parallel and are evenly spaced form a uniform and even slope. If contour lines are not used, elevations will be indicated at key locations, usually with an X or cross type symbol. Aswale is indicated on a site plan by a line with an arrow pointing in a specific direction with an elevation given at each end. Swales are (CHAPTER'S READING SE PLANS, ZONING, THE PERM PROCESS, AND BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT 87 FIGURE 5.7 Contour lines indicating original grade elevation and the required new grade for the project (N.G. = nat- ural grade; E.G designed to move water off the property so that it can drain in a controlled fashion to storm sewers, collection ponds, or catchment areas. Elevations of Property and Buildings Tho elevation of the depth of footing is doter mined based on an established benchmark. The benchmark can be referenced from a monument placed by the city or township usually on the side of a well-established structure (usually an easily identifiable and accessible location) that has footings below the frost line. The monument has been carefully established and measured by provincial surveyors to accurately indicate the elevation at the marker point above mean sea level; more commonly on construction projects it is simply a point located near or on the prop- erty that will not move during the construction process. For example, the top of a fire hydrant can be a suitable benchmark. For construction Purposes the benchmark is usually given a starting number of 10 or 100. The logic for starting at 10 or 100 instead of 0 is that you will not run into negative numbers once the grade falls off or goes down considerably, as is the case when excavating.88 ‘UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION ORAWINGS FOR HOUSING AND SMALL BULINGS ‘The depth of excavation can be done on site with the use of a builder's level or transit. The builder's level provides a level line to be sighted through a scope to a measuring rod while it is held on top of the benchmark; this sighting is known as a back sight (BS). The BM + BS measurement is known as the height of instrument (HI). The builder's level is then spun around to where the ‘excavation is taking place. The depth can be taken by sighting through the scope to the rod being held at the depth of excavation; this is known as the FS (foresight). Subtracting the FS elevation from the HI provides the elevation of the bottom of the footing, referenced from the original BM. This point is checked repeatedly as the excavation proceeds and ensures that the bottom of the footing is at the proper elevation The calculations for this process become cumbersome to follow on larger sites where the grade may change elevation considerably. In these cases, a standardized format is followed to track elevations at various turning points or at various intermediate points. Location of Building Services The site plan shows the location of utilities and services such as: + Storm and sanitary sewers, and their con- nection points + Cable junctions (pedestal location when run + Utility junctions (pedestal location when run underground) or cable/telephone poles when run above ground + Water service (shutoff valve location) + Fire hydrant + Hydro transformer (when run underground) or hydro/telephone poles when run above ground, Location of Trees Many municipalities now have requirements regarding the protection of existing trees with trunks over a specified diameter. In these cases it may be a permit requirement to show the loca- tion of these trees on the site plan as well as indi- cating that a protective zone will be maintained around the base of the tree during construction, Easement and Right of Way Locations of established easements and rights of way will be indicated on the site plan to ensure that no encroachments are made. An easement is a right given to a third party to use part of the property for special purposes such as running a hydro line overhead or having a storm sewer run underneath the ground. Another common form of easement is a right of way that provides the legal right for a person or persons of adjacent land to walk, or drive across a certain property to tinderground) or hysto poles when run above @¢c98s another property that might otherwise be ground inaccessible. FIGURE 5.8 Determining the height ofthe instrument and calculating grade rod Anois Foor Leyetung ‘dhe canvor wean or Ro oe wRormuen Levene Ny ‘ss 700 \ pswauinueeusvauy | ee arg Sctween Te Sano tan saa an ce Amc WDLEATES = ‘THE NUMBER OF FEET Cag al ‘BUILDER'S LEVEL Fan ee we i _____THE ROO READING'S ra 7 Grade reson LeveL LINE OF Sit ~ — [ADD THE ELEVATION OF THE BENDWMARK — 100-0" FROM THE HEIGHT OF INSTRUMENT (Hi) 105-8" esting Seo | fl Suetnacrine cnabe rose estantsneo hocermacnt remem IRM NOOR GRADE: Fon TANCE “= tr aes ‘TO GET THE GRADE ROD + 3-8" “THE “GRADE ROD" IS WHAT THE ROD MUST READ WHEN, [TS BASE IS AT THE DESIRED GRADE OR HEIGHT Toto ito tt Lt PL Pee een een (CHAPTER 5 FEAOING STE PLANS, ZONING, THE FERMAT ROCESS, AND BULZING CODE ENFORCEMENT = 8'G CHAPTER 5 a. 400 ASSIGNMENT: READING b. 200 SITE PLAN DRAWINGS ©. 300 The site plan in Figure 5.10 lists all measure- 4. 150 ments in metric; dimensions are listed in mil- ‘ limetres and elevations are listed in metres.” Th® highest point on the property is Many site plans will list both measurements in 7 metres. Based on the site plan in Figure 5.10 oe eae identify the letter that best completes the state- b. 99.600 ment or answers the question. Use abbrevia- c. 99.800 tions from Chapter 4 if necessary. d. 99.950 1. What is being used as the benchmark for this site plan? a. An elevation monument b. A fire hydrant c. The top of a steel iron rod d._ There is no benchmark indicated, 2. Is there an existing building on this site that needs to be removed? a. Yes b. No c. Yes, but the building stays and the new building is to be attached to the existing one. 3. What is the finished floor elevation for the new building? a. 100.000 b. 99.550 c. 99.200 d. 99.590 4, From the site plan you can see a. The structural slab height is 99.550. b. The elevation of the concrete pavers is 99.300. ©. The corners of the property are 90 degrees. d. All of the above are correct. 5. The starting elevation of the BM is a. 99.590 m. b. 99.550 c. 100.000 d. 99.500 6. The difference in height of the concrete path that leads from the front property line to the south elevation is, mm. 8. The west elevation of the building is set back mm. a. 8800 b. 8400 ©. Botha and b d. None of the above 9. The south elevation of the building is set back __mm. a. 5,400 b. 5,000 ©. Both aand b d. None of the above 10. From the site plan the abbreviations TP and HP stand for @. Turning point and high point b. Turning point and hydro pole ©. Telephone pole and hydro pole d. None of the above 11. The property elevation slopes down from Northwest to southeast Southeast to northwest Northeast to southwest d. Southwest to northeast 12. The building's dimensions are__mm wide x ___mm deep. a. 16 100 x 21000 b. 16 800 x 20 800 ce. 32800 x 38 400 d. None of the above ese 13. What services and utilities are shown on the site plan? a. Hydro b. Telephone cc. Water d. All of the above$90 —_UNDERSTANoING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR HOUSING AND SMALL BULOINGS 14. The difference in elevation between the 1.130 southeast corner of the property and a. 705 the northeast corner of the property is m. a. 705 a, True b. 630 b. False FIGURE 5.9 Block plan location drawing for site plan in Figure 5.10 BLOCK PLAN LOCATION DRAWING ‘SCALE 1:2000 15. The setback of the east elevation is 7600 mm. xcept fom CANBBTB3T7 2002, Bulng Drawings womshopcea ce ‘CHAPTER'S READING STE PLANS, ZONING, THE PERMAT PROCESS, AND BLLDING CODE ENFORCEMENT FIGURE 5.10 Site plan example + - am 5 aro ewe [) i i H i 1 i 1 1 1 t ' i i | PROPOSED NEW BUILDING| mcoranasy [5m] | | sme aaeney: fae] | i Ht Sree somnen LOCATION DRAWING ‘SCALE 1:200 91 score rom CANGB7E 3:77 RZEOD Bulg Drawngs. weshoocs.c92 [UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR HOUSING AND SMALL BULDINGS Site Plan Examples The two site plans seen in Figures 5.11 and 5.12 are for new production homes being built side by side in the Tribute Nottingham sub-division. The houses are separated by a walkway/storm asement. Lot 60 has a walkout basement (abbreviation WOB) while Lot 61 slopes to the rear but not enough to have a basement walkout; instead it has a semi walkout (abbreviation ‘SWO), which is a walkout from the breakfast area on the first floor and requires a deck/landing FIGURE 5.11 Site plan of Doncaster house, Lot 60 aw sw and 10 risers to get down to the grade (see Figure 6.22). The pictures in Figures 5.13-5.25 depict various features and elevations shown on the site plan, and will help you to visualize the site. When interpreting any construction drawing, always pay close attention to the legend; in this ‘case the legend is at the bottom left corner of the site plan. The legend provides information about abbreviations and symbols used on the drawing and may differ from designer to designer as stated in Chapter 4. an SH cep gS 1005 Tae ar BAL "85, CHANLNK FENCE oat 0 029 [wal AREA urine orstaNce MAX. ALLOWABLE OPENINGS [PROPOSED OPENINGS Gd ml Mee ae BaS9E Pal a i Ha i i: i i 5 lz jee i [COT REA = 5am a JBULONG covennce = 142.56 SM [LOT COVERAGE. = 26.67% (CHAPTER'S EADING ITE PLANS, ZONING, THE PERMIT PROCESS, AND BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT FIGURE 5.12 Site plan of Doncaster C reverse house, Lot 61 (model house used in text) FAIRBANK AVENUE joa osshh 2 & § ny | fre tg = Tow 111.96 te ae Gin = wo Ue 183% L| ete Sei Be = F es Hy a as ak ee 957 igs Fe i i i 110, MAK. ALLOWABLE OPENINGS [PROPOSED OPENINGS Luring DESTANCE (WALL AREA / TOT AREA = 2230 Su JBULDNG COVERAGE = 14340 SM [LOT COVERAGE = 25.00% 9394 UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINS FOR HOUSING AND SMALL BUILDINGS FIGURE 5.13 As indicated on site plans (see Figures 5.11 and. 5.12), catch basins are located on the street in front of Lot 61 FIGURE 5.14 Storm easement and walkway running between, lots 60 and 61; notice the drop in elevation from front to back and compare to elevation points provided on the site plan (see Figures 6.11 and 5.12). Note as the elevation gets smaller the grade falls or slopes downward. FIGURE 5.15 East elevation of house looking south on Lot 61 (soe Figure 5.12); notice the change in elevation toward the rear of the house. How is this indicated on the site plan? FIGURE 5.16 Another view of the east elevation of house on Lot 61 (see Figure 5.12) FIGURE 5.17 Steel iron bar installed by land surveyors to mark and identify corner of property line (CHAPTER'S READING SIE PLANS, ZONING, TE PERMIT PROCESS, AND AULDING CODE ENFORCEMENT 95 FIGURE 5.18 Grade elevation at southwest comer of house on. Lot 61 (see Figure 6.12) sloping to rear FIGURE 5.19 Location of water service on Lot 61 (see Figure 5.12); observe relative location to garage and front Porch and compare to site plan (refer to legend on site plan for symbol identification} FIGURE 5.20 Location of transformer noted on site plan for Lot 60 (see Figure 5.11) FIGURE 5.21 Location of fire hydrant shown on Lot 60 (see Figure 5.11) FIGURE 5.22 ‘Semi walkout from first floor, Lot 61 (see Figure 5.12) FIGURE 5.23 View of southwest/right elevation, Lot 60 (see Figure 5.12), notice the slope down the side where the storm easement and walkway are. Also notice how grade falls off again at rear of lot next to grassy area; compare this with the site plan eleva- tions and embankment symbols on the site plan for Lot 60 (refer to legend on site plan for embank- ment symbol){96 —_UNDERSTANDING CONSTHUCTION DRAWINGS FOR HOUSING AND SMALL BUILDINGS FIGURE 5.24 Storm sewer; refer to site plans for Lots 60 and 61 (see Figures 5.11 and 5.12) and notice the location for the storm easement that runs between the properties. This is the exit point for the storm ‘water from the storm sewer located northwest between the lots. FIGURE 5.25 Other services and utilities may also be shown on. a site plan, such as telephone and cable connec- tion boxes. ZONING ‘Towns and urban centres have zoning require- ‘ments that outline the type of use and occupancy permitted for individual properties. For example, properties may be zoned agricultural, residen- tial, commercial, or industrial with many sub- categories and combinations used to designate land use. Zoning designates a system of land use regu- lation. It separates areas known as zones and des- ignates uses for the land within these zones. The process generally follows an official plan set out by the municipality. The official plan looks for- ward over a long period of time (10 to 20 years) and establishes how the town or city is to grow in the most beneficial and prosperous way for the community as a whole. There are many deci- sions for the builder and designer to make as they move forward and attempt to conform to zoning regul ns. The building permit applica- tion process requires that zoning restrictions are met, and if the building does not conform then a change to zoning will be required or the draw- ings will need to be revised to conform. Zoning requirements and changes vary from street to street and from municipality to muni pality and may include the following: Ensuring that the land use of one property does not negatively affect the use of an adjoining property and that the land use is ‘compatible with neighbouring land use. This is why residential neighbourhoods are sepa- rated from industrial areas and why height, lot coverage, and setback restrictions are placed on properties. + Defining what affects the use of an adjoining property can be a challenging task that may involve the community, politicians, the developer, and various levels of government. When a major zoning change is requested, there will be notification of a community meeting either by mail, signage, or both (see Figure 6.26). Smaller changes known as a minor variance will go through a more streamlined process that involves only those properties that are more directly affected, FIGURE 5.26 Example of community meeting invitation (CHAPTER'S EADING STE PLANS, ZONING, TE PERMIT PROCESS, AND BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT 97 + Restrictions that may be placed on proper- ties include: + Setback: The distance the building must be set back from the property line. Among other things, this restric- tion ensures that buildings line up along the street and do not unneces- sarily block sunlight from adjoining properties, + Limiting distance: The setback dis- tance may also be used to limit the potential of fire spreading from building to building and is a require ment for buildings placed in close proximity. The limiting distance requirement will be placed on the site and elevation plans. The limiting dis- tance requirements include maximum, opening sizes allowed on a wall based ‘on its proximity to another building and based on a percentage of wall sur- face area (refer to Figures. 5.11 and 5.12 for examples of limiting distance restrictions for between the houses). There may also be specific code requirements regarding the flame resistance of materials and wall cover- ings in close proximity to property lines. Fire-resistant rating require- ments will be listed on the drawings, or in the construction notes (NBC Reference Division 3.2.3). + Building coverage: This restriction limits the area the building can occupy in relation to the area of the lot. There may also be other restrictions on overall square footage (square footage may include the area of each floor excluding an unfinished basement) in relation to the lot size. + Building height: This may be an overall height of building or an angular height maximum from a spe- cific lot line. For example, a condo- minium building may be restricted from overhanging adjoining low-rise residential properties. This is accom plished by an angular plane require- ment of X degrees from the rear property line; the building height cannot cross the angular plane. The municipality may request an environ- mental impact study to ensure that a change to zoning does not negatively affect the envi: ronment and neighbouring properties, + The municipality may request a retail impact study, which analyzes how the development may affect retail shopping in the area, either Positively or negatively. + The municipality may request a traffic impact study, which considers how the develop- ment may affect local traffic patterns. The traffic impact study responds to questions such as: + Are the roads capable of handling the additional traffic? + Are the traffic lights adequate? + Is public transit suitable? + Will there be adequate parking avail able? + Is the speed limit appropriate? + Will this project affect crossing pat- terns of children going to school? + A heritage buildings impact determines whether a zoning change will impact any heritage buildings in close proximity to the property. + Asstorm and waste water management plan asks the following + Will azoning change fit with municipal capacity to manage storm and waste water? + Will this change alter the drainage pat- terns in the area and, if so, what mea- sures will need to be addressed to prevent flooding? The designer must assess whether the project fits existing zoning requirements and/or whether a request for a change to zoning is worth the time and effort involved in getting it passed. The time period required to change or adjust the zoning can vary from a few months to years and can become an embroiled political process when communities get involved in attempting to block a change to the zoning that they think will nega. tively impact the community. Changes to zoning and the official plan do not always align with local communities’ beliefs on what projects are or are not appropriate. The provinces set out guidelines in their plan: ning acts, which the municipalities use to develop their official plan and zoning requirements.98 UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR HOUSING AND SMALL BULDINGS THE PERMIT PROCESS In order to receive permission to build, renovate, or perform alterations, @ request for building permit must be submitted and approved. The request must show that the project meets the requirements of all applicable codes and regula- tions. Governments have a responsibility to pro- tect their citizens, and accomplish this through the enactment of codes and regulations that ensure public health and safety. The National Building Code of Canada 2005 (NBC) is the most current building code and is accepted as being the model code for all regulations pertaining to the building, renovating, or altering of buildings in Canada The NBC sets out the minimum require- ments and standards for fire protection, struc- tural design, environmental separation, heating ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, and housing and small building construction. Note that the code lists the minimum acceptable stan- dards for building; you can build to higher stan- dards, but you cannot build to lesser standards. ‘As a model code the NBC has no enforcement power on its own. As a result, each province has adopted its own provincial code based on the NBC. Individual provincial codes address special regional needs and requirements. The power to grant permits and enforce the building code is subsequently granted by the province to the municipal government. ‘An application for a permit can usually be ‘sought at the local city hall or township office building department. General Submission Requirements In order to receive a building permit you must not be in contravention of any zoning or building code regulations. You must fill out the appro- priate forms and include a full set of drawings includin: + Survey of the property + Usually a relatively recent survey (15 years or less) because an older survey may not show additions or alterations that changed the size of the building on the lot. The lot may also be vacant and a recent survey will indicate any geographical changes that may have occurred (refer to NBC Division C 2.2.2) + Site plan + Foundation plan + Floor plans (one for each floor and roof) + Elevation drawings (one for each face of the building) + Section and detail drawings + Construction notes as req: Permits are generally required for any kind of structural work and when the work may affect the health and safety of the general public including the occupants. The following are examples of when a permit is required: + Building e new home + Adding an addition + Removal or alteration of load-bearing walls + Decks built above ground level, e.g., 600 mm: or more above grade + Altering or adding to the plumbing system + Demolition of a building + Fireplace installation + Finishing a basement and basement apart ments. The following are examples of when a permit is, generally not required: + Removal of non-load-bearing walls + Installation of non-load-bearing walls + Changing a plumbing fixture in the same location + Sheds built to less than 10 sq.m + Replacement of a furnace + Docks less than 600 mm above grade. To clarify whether a permit is required, check with the local municipal office; other situations may require a building permit. Once you receive approval for your permit you must follow your municipality's guidelines regarding the posting of the building permit. The permit is usually posted at eye level on or at the front of the building or property (see Figure 5.27). You are also required to keep an approved copy of the plans at the site, so the inspector can review them during his/her inspections. The project may also require other permits, depending on the scope of construction. These may include: + Demolition + Plumbing + HVAC + Electrical. FIGURE 5.27 Building permit location [CONSTRUCT FIGURE 5.28 Flow chart of zoning and permit process IN PERMIT (CHAPTER READING SITE PLANS, ZONING, THE PERNT PL CESS, ANO BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT 99 Inspections Inspections can occur at any time; however, the permit will designate when certain inspections must occur. The builder or contractor must ensure that the building department is notified with appropriate time (usually 48 hours) regarding the need for inspections. The following is a typ- ical list of inspections that a building department may require for the construction of a new house: + Excavation inspection + Footing foundation wall and drainage inspec- tion (before backfilling) + HVAC rough-in inspection (separate HVAC permit required, and gas permit if applicable) + Plumbing rough-in inspection (separate plumbing permit required) + Electrical rough-in inspection (separate elec- trical permit required) + Framing inspection (taken after mechanical sub-trades are finished, this ensures that the framing has not been compromised by the sub-trades) dea or concept for project Investigate zoning requirements with bullding or planning departm ‘check if permit required Have plans drawn not to require plans, proceed with work Ino permit and project is simple enough | ‘Submit plans to building department for approval [ If no permit required and plans are required, proceed with work coc If zoning okay and building code requirements met, permit issued || Prot sms with zoning or building code requirements oo fererareeer a rere Commitee of Adjustment ‘minor variance to change zoning Revise plans to comply ‘ith building code Deere Zoning adjusted, permit issued Zoning not approver may appeal to provincial Building code requirements met; pormit issued cs4100 _unbenisTaNOING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR HOUSING AND SMALL BULINGS + Envelope inspection (insulation and vapour retarder/barrier) + Occupancy inspection and final HVAC, plumbing, and electrical inspections + Final inspection and certificate of completion. Inspections are mandatory, and the inspector has the power to place a stop-work order on the project if itis not being carried out according to the approved plans. The building inspector has the right to have the work opened up if it has been enclosed without the appropriate inspec- tion taking place. KEY TERMS Definitions for key terms appear in the glos- ry at the end of the text. Site plan (p. 85) Contour lines (p. 85) Easement (p. 85) Benchmark (p. 87) Swale (p. 87) Zoning (p. 96) Official plan (p. 96) Minor variance (p. 96) Limiting distance (p. 97) Building permit (p. 98) [CHAPTERS READING SITE PLANS, ZONING, THE PERMIT PROCESS, AND BULDING CODE ENFORCEMENT 107 CHAPTER 5 QUIZ REVIEW: SITE PLANS, ZONING, AND PERMITS The site plan for Lot 67 Whittington in Figure 5,29 lists all measurements in metric (dimen- sions are listed in millimetres and elevations are listed in metres). Answer questions 1 to 10 from the site plan and answer questions 11 to 15 based on information found throughout the FIGURE 5.29 Site plan, Lot 67 Whittington Corner Model WELBOURE COURT ns ns chapter. Identify the letter that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. From the site plan you can see aoge BALLINGER CRESCENT The finished floor elevation is 110.02. The storm sewer's elevation is 109.43. The sanitary sewer's elevation is 109.43. Both b and ¢ are correct. [LOT AREA = 407.50 SH JBUILDING COVERAGE = 137.86 SM LOT COVERAGE = 33.80%102 UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR HOUSING AND SMALL BULDINGS 2. From the site plan you can see a. The top of the basement wall is 112.48. The basement floor elevation is 110.25. ©. The underside of footing elevation is 110.02. d. All of the above are correct. 3. The width of the house from east to west excluding the porch is__m. a. 111.92 b. 10.70 ce. 11.20 4. 35 4, How many risers are there from the house to grade using the deck at the south elevation? a. 2R b. aR co. 3R 41k 5. From the site plan you can see a, There is a swale located at the rear of the lot. b. There is a swale located between the two houses. c. Both a and b are correct. d. There are no swales indicated on the plan. 6. From the site plan you can see a. The front driveway has a slope of 5.6%. b. There is a hydro transformer located in front of the adjoining lot. c. There is a catch basin located on the street to the west of the house. d. All of the above are correct. 7. From the site plan you can see a. The setback for the house from the south lot line is 10.05 m, b. The setback for the house from the north lot line is 3.87 m. c. The setback for the house from the east lot line is 35 m. d. All of the above are correct. 8, From the site plan you can see a. The abbreviation WOB means walkout backyard. b. The abbreviation WOD means walkout deck. c, The abbreviation SWO means semi walkout. d. Both b and c are corre 9, From the site plan you can see ‘a. The change in elevation from the edge of driveway to the storm sewer is 2.84 m. b. The change in elevation from the under. side of footing to the finished first floor 2.70 m. ¢. The change in elevation from the north- east corner of the lot to the southwest corner of the lot is .84 m. 4d. Allof the above are correct 10. The high point of the grade (excluding driveways) on Lot 67 is a. 112.02m b. 112.09 m e 1212m 4,112.27 m 11. One of the purposes of zoning is to attempt to ensure that the land use on one property does not negatively affect another property. a. Tue b. False 12. Changes to zoning are a simple process that does not take time or effort. a. True b. False 13. The building code(s) that all Canadian building codes are modelled after is (are) known as the _ ‘a. Canadian Building Code (CBC) b. National Building Code (NBC) c. National Research Code (NRC) d. Both bande 14, A building permit is required when Performing any kind of structural work Building a deck 3’ above grade level Building a shed 10' x 20’ d. All of the above 15. Zoning requirements are one of the last things considered when planning and designing a project. a. True b. FalseCONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS for Housing and Small Buildings UC Renee a Oe em a Oe eee a) first Canadian textbook designed to help you learn to read the drawings that are Pe RR RRC ete een ae eee Re ic DASA eee ae eC tre een ecu) Comeau ne Meee Ge ime aetna orc au et ann cis ae eu ica Meet Cen en accu er me mean the difference between a successful construction project or one plagued by Ome eee es Te relist Se cut a ee Ut te Rr ti) ren ey Scere Miele ee Rc me CMR Ls La) SU ola Toate mele Meme Mea Reload Pane eM ea Marcu eee ce RCM sce eho Pentti eit CCU RCC CCU ee ent NELSON EDUCATION Petree)