Decks - Application Forms

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If your development
application is refused:
When applying for a
Development and Building
Permit for a deck, please
provide:
• Municipal address and legal description (lot,
block, plan number) of the property.
• Five (5) copies of a site plan or Survey including a
drawing showing the proposed location of the
deck and the distance from the deck to property
lines and other structures.
• Dimensions of deck including length, width,
height and location of proposed steps. Distance
from side and rear property lines, existing
structures, easements and utility right of ways
must also be included in the drawing.
You may have the right to appeal the decision
within fourteen (14) days of the date of notice of
decision to:
Secretary, Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board
City Hall
3rd Floor, 10005 - 102 Street
Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2C5
Phone: 780.992.6584
Fax: 780.998.4774
Remember call before you dig!
Contact Alberta 1st Call at 1.800.242.3447
concerning utility and service locations.
• All required application fees.
Processing your application
• We receive your Building and Development
permit application and ensure it is complete.
• A Development Officer reviews the Development
Permit Application and site plan to determine
conformance with the appropriate Land Use
Bylaw Regulations in place, and a decision will be
rendered on your application.
• The plans/drawings of the deck are reviewed by a
Building Inspector to determine conformance
with the Alberta Building Code Regulations and
process the Building Permit application.
• Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Construction cannot commence until permits
have been issued.
Note: When you apply, personal information is collected
under the authority of the City of Fort
Saskatchewan Land Use Bylaw and will be used to
process the application and may be used to provide
statistical data. This information is subject to the
provisions of the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). If you have any
questions about the collection of Information
please contact the City of Fort Saskatchewan FOIP
Coordinator at (780) 992.6236
The information shown is for reference only. The City of
Fort Saskatchewan disclaims all responsibility for the
accuracy, completeness, timeliness and merchant ability of
information shown.
Building
a Deck?
WHAT YOU NEED
TO KNOW
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Where to apply for Permits:
Planning and Development Services
City Hall
2nd Floor, 10005 - 102 Street
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2C5
Phone: 780.992.6198
Fax: 780.992.6180
fortsask.ca
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Decks must be constructed within
your property and within the required
setbacks (distance to property lines).
Development Permit
(form available on fortsask.ca)
If any portion of the deck will be greater than 0.6m
(2 feet) from grade level to the top of deck surface,
or if it will be covered, it must comply with the City
of Fort Saskatchewan’s Land Use Bylaw setback
requirements and will require Development and
Building permits.
Building Permit
(form available on fortsask.ca)
Your proposed deck is subject to Alberta Building
Code Regulations, and your building permit
includes an inspection by a Safety Codes Officer.
The following form is a example of the information
required to submit with your building permit (both
available for printing on our web site):
Deck "Guardrail requirements"
Guardrails: The requirements for guardrails on
uncovered decks depend on the height of the
deck:
•
On decks 0.6m to 1.8m (2ft to 6ft) above
grade, guardrails must be at least 900mm
(36 inches) tall.
•
On decks more than 1.8m (6 ft) above
grade, guardrails must be at least 1070mm
(3 ft 6 inches) tall.
All guardrails must be:
Decks cannot be located over an
easement, utility right of way, gas
meter and/or gas shut off.
•
Built with a space between vertical
spindles of less than 4 inches (100mm)
•
Designed with no horizontal rails, fixed
benches or other items that would provide
a foothold
•
Handrail must be smooth and easily
graspable
You DO NOT need a Building or
Development Permit if the uncovered deck
you are planning is less than 0.6m (2 feet)
from ground elevation.
UNCOVERED DECK – Permit Application Information
When applying for an Uncovered Deck over 0.6m high, please ensure that you submit the following to
avoid processing delays:
□
Building and Development Permit Application Forms complete with required fees
Please include Signature and indicate whether you are/represent the owner of the property
□
Uncovered Deck Details of Construction form – with complete information and signature
□
Three copies of Site Plan
The easiest and most reliable site plan would be to use a copy of your most recent Real Property
Report Survey, sketching on the proposed location of the deck.
• Site Plan must show the dimensions of the proposed deck and the distances from the
deck to the property lines and any other structure on the property (such as a shed)
□
Decks may not obstruct Gas shut-off valves and meters so they can be accessed for regular
maintenance and emergency crews.
□
Decks cannot be constructed in Utility Right of Ways or Easements.
□
Decks over 0.6m high may project a maximum of 2.4m into the rear yard setback but may not
project into the side yard setback. If you are uncertain of the setback requirements in your
residential district, a copy of the Land Use Bylaw regulations for your district can be found on
the City website at www.fortsask.ca, or can be picked up at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives
Department.
Please ensure that you call Alberta One-Call at 1-800-242-3447 to locate any buried utilities on
your property. If there are overhead power lines located on or adjacent to this property please
also contact Fortis Alberta regarding your proposed development before submitting this
application.
If you have any questions regarding the development permit or completing the application forms for
your deck please contact Planning and Development at 780-992-6198. If you have questions regarding
the building permit portion of the application or Alberta Building Code regulations please contact the
Building Inspector at 780-992-6233.
□
**Incomplete submissions cannot be processed**
___________________________
Signature
Date
APPLICATION #
D–
RESIDENTIAL (MINOR)
DEVELOPMENT PERMITAPPLICATION
MUNICIPAL ADDRESS:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT(S)
BLOCK
PLAN
OTHER
APPLICANT NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY / PROVINCE:
POSTAL CODE:
PHONE:
CELL:
FAX:
APPLICANT INTEREST (IF NOT THE OWNER)  CONTRACTOR  AGENT  OTHER
OWNER NAME:
(A letter of authorization is required in absence of the owner(s) signature on this application form)
ADDRESS:
CITY / PROVINCE:
POSTAL CODE:
PHONE:
CELL:
FAX:
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: (Check All Applicable Boxes)

SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING

CONSTRUCTION VALUE: $
SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING

ADDITION: SIZE =
RAISED DECK: SIZE =
MULTI-ATTACHED DWELLING (UP TO 4 UNITS)

ATTACHED GARAGE:

SECONDARY SUITE

CARPORT: SIZE =

DETACHED GARAGE: SIZE = _______ x ________
WALL HEIGHT (grade to eave) =
OVERALL HEIGHT _____________

ACCESSORY BUILDING: SIZE = _______ x_______
WALL HEIGHT (grade to eave) = _____________
OVERALL HEIGHT _____________

VARIANCE:

OTHER: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
x


x
x
SIZE =
x
HEIGHT (grade to top of deck) =
__
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I/We hereby declare that  I am / we are  I / we represent the owner(s) of the property in which the development identified in this
Application will be conducted in accordance with the plans submitted and upon approval, will adhere to the conditions and provisions of
the Land Use Bylaw. I / We further declare that I / we WILL NOTIFY the Development Authority of any proposed changes to the
plans submitted with this Application.
Date Received:
Signature of Applicant
Date of Application
Signature of Owner
(if not the applicant)
Date
Date Application
Deemed Complete:
Land Use District:
Tax Roll Number:
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This Application does not permit you to commence any development until
such time as the Development Authority has issued a Development Permit. If a decision has not
been issued within 40 days of the date of this Application being deemed complete, the applicant may
file an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB). Please contact the
Secretary of the SDAB at (780) 992-6236 for appeal information.
NOTE: This personal information is being collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) and will be used in relation to this
Development Permit and the City of Fort Saskatchewan Land Use Bylaw to process the Application
and may be used to provide statistical data. It will be treated in accordance with the privacy
protection provisions of Part 2 of the FOIPP Act. If you have any questions about the collection,
please contact the City of Fort Saskatchewan FOIPP Coordinator at 780-992-6236.
Base Fee:
$
Variance Fee:
$
Construction Water
$
Lot Grading Program
$ ____________
Security Deposit
$____________
Planning & Development
10005 – 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, T8L 2C5 – Ph: 780.992.6198IRUWSODQQLQJ#IRUWVDVNFD
www.fortsask.ca
City of Fort Saskatchewan
10005 – 102 Street
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2C5
Ph: 780.992.6198
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Final
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
INSPECTIONS REQUIRED: Please
contact The Inspections Group Inc. at
Ph: 780.992.
Application # ____________________________
BUILDING PERMIT
PERMIT # B-________________
Date of Application (M/D/Y) ______/______/_____
Please Print All Information Clearly
Contractor: _______________________________________________________________
Phone:________________Fax:_____________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
Postal Code____________________________________
Contact Name: __________________________________ Cell Ph: ________________
Email: ________________________________________
Building Owner: __________________________________________________________
Phone:________________Fax:_____________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
Postal Code____________________________________
Contact Name: _________________________________
Email: ________________________________________
Cell Ph: ________________
Designer/Professional Engineer: ____________________________________________
Phone:________________Fax:_____________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
Postal Code____________________________________
Other: ___________________________________________________________________
Phone:________________Fax:_____________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
Postal Code____________________________________
Permit Type:
New Construction
Alteration
Addition
Demolition
Other ________________________________
Project Description _____________________________________________ Intended Use/Occupancy _______________________________________
Project Address ________________________________________________________________________________ in the City of Fort Saskatchewan
Legal Survey:
Lot _____________
Block ______________
Development Permit ____________________________
Plan ___________________________
Tax Roll ________________________________
I (am) (represent) * the owner of the land and (will be) (represent) * the owner of the building for which I am submitting this permit application. I have read
and understand the statements printed on the reverse side of this form. I agree to conform to all applicable laws in this jurisdiction.
Signature_____________________________________
Company____________________________________________
Address______________________________________
City ___________________________________________
APPLICANT – PLEASE COMPLETE:
CONSTRUCTION VALUE: $__________________
FINISHED AREA: MAIN
2ND FLR
BSMT
_______________SF
Permit Fee
$_____________ +
Garage (if app)
$_____________ +
SUB-TOTAL
$ _____________
_______________SF
_______________SF
TOTAL SQUARE FEET:
________________
GARAGE SQUARE FEET:
________________
Safety Codes
$_____________ =
($4.50 or 4.0% whichever is greater,
maximum $560.00)
TOTAL FEES:
$ ______________
PROOF OF WARRANTY COVERAGE? ________
Plot Plan:
Required: YES___ NO_____
Enclosed: YES___ NO_____
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Cash
Phone_______________
Postal Code________________
This Section for Office Use Only
Plans Reviewed: ___________________________
Resubmit_________________ by date__________
Permit # Issued____________________________
Issued By_________________________________
Designation No.____________________________
Date_____________________________________
Comments________________________________
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THREE SETS OF PLANS, SPECS & TRUSS/
FLOOR SYSTEM LAYOUTS ARE REQUIRED
AT TIME OF APPLICATION. PAYMENT
MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS PERMIT.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
PROCESSED.
Visa
M/C
Construction work related to this application shall
not commence until permit approval has been issued.
Debit
Permit Conditions attached if applicable.
This personal information is being collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for this building permit and applicable safety codes to process the application It will be treated in
accordance with the privacy protection provisions of Part 2 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection, contact the FOIP Coordinator for the City of Fort Saskatchewan at 780-992-6236.
City of Fort Saskatchewan
10005 – 102 Streeet
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2C5
Ph: (780) 992-6198
fortplanning@fortsask.ca
BUILDING PERMIT INSPECTIONS WILL BE PERFORMED AT THE FOLLOWING STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION. THREE INSPECTIONS ARE REQURIED.
FOOTING & FOUNDATION (WILL BE MARKED WITH A GREEN CHECK MARK ONCE INSPECTED AND APPROVED)
FRAMING
INSULATION & VAPOUR BARRIER – PRIOR TO DRYWALL (MAY BE COMBINED WITH FRAMING INSPECTION)
FINAL – BEFORE OCCUPANCY
SEE STICKER ON ELECTRICAL PANEL FOR ALL OTHER INSPECTIONS.
1)
ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT AND THE EXAMINATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATION SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AUTHORITY TO VIOLATE ANY OF
THE PROVISIONS OF THE SAFETY CODES ACT OR PURSUANT REGULATIONS.
2)
A BUILDING SAFETY OFFICER IS PROHIBITED FROM ISSUING A PERMIT TO AN APPLICANT IF THE APPROPRIATE ARCHITECTS AND/OR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEER’S SEALS OR STAMPS ARE NOT ON THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IF REQUIRED.
3)
THE OWNER OF THE BUILDING IS FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT THE WORK OR HAVING THE WORK CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SAFETY CODES ACT AND PURSUANT REGULATIONS.
4)
THIS PERMIT APPLICATION IS NOT FOR ZONING/DEVELOPMENT, GAS, PLUMBING OR ELECTRICAL WORK. PERMITS FOR SUCH WORK MUST BE
OBTAINED SEPARATELY.
5)
BEFORE ANY EXCAVATION OR CONSTRUCTION IS STARTED, THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE CHECKED:
A)
UTILITIES
LOCATION, HEIGHT, OR DEPTH, AND PROTECTION FROM DAMAGE OR ALL
UTILITIES. I.E. SEWERS, WATER, POWER, GAS, TELEPHONE, ETC.
B)
LEVELS
RESPECTING PROPOSED ELEVATIONS OF FINISHED LANES, STREETS OR
AVENUE, SANITARY OR STORM SEWER CONNECTIONS.
6)
REVIEWED DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE KEPT ON THE BUILDING SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING WHICH THE WORK AUTHORIZED BY THE
PERMIT IS IN PROGRESS, AND SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY A BUILDING SAFETY OFFICER.
7)
A BUILDING SAFETY OFFICER MAY SUSPEND OR REVOKE A PERMIT ISSUED IN ERROR OR ISSUED ON THE BASIS OF INCORRECT INFORMATION OR IF
THERE IS A CONTRAVENTION OF ANY CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE PERMIT WAS ISSUED OR THE PERMIT FEES HAVE NOT BEEN PAID.
8)
ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT BASED UPON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SHALL NOT PREVENT A BUILDING SAFETY CODES OFFICER FROM ISSUING ORDERS
UNDER THE SAFETY CODES ACT.
9)
ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT SHALL NOT PREVENT A BUILDING SAFETY CODES OFFICER FROM STOPPING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS THAT ARE IN
VIOLATION OF THE SAFETY CODES ACT OR PURSUANT REGULATIONS.
10)
EVERY PERMIT SHALL AUTOMATICALLY EXPIRE BY LIMITATION AND BECOME NULL AND VOID IF THE WORK AUTHORIZED BY THE PERMIT IS NOT
COMMENCED WITHIN 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE, OR IF THE BUILDING AUTHORIZED BY THE PERMIT IS SUSPENDED OR ABANDONED FOR A
PERIOD OF 120 DAYS AT ANY TIME AFTER THE WORK IS COMMENCED. BEFORE WORK CAN BE STARTED AGAIN, A NEW PERMIT SHALL BE OBTAINED
OR ON RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN APPLICATION, A SAFETY CODES OFFICER FROM THE AGENCY, MAY IN WRITING, EXTEND A PERIOD OF TIME ONLY
ONCE FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS, IF THE PERMIT HAS “NOT EXPIRED” (ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF ISSUANCE) WHEN THE APPLICATION FOR
EXTENSION IS MADE.
11)
EXCEPTIONS MAY BE MADE, AT THE DISCRETION OF A BUILDING SAFETY OFFICER IN CASES OF SUMMER OR RECREATIONAL HOMES OR UNDER
UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES.
12)
THE APPLICANT GRANTS PERMISSION FOR NECESSARY INSPECTIONS TO BE CONDUCTED WITH THE SIGNING OF THIS APPLICATION.
13)
AN ORDER OF A BUILDING SAFETY OFFICER MAY BE APPEALED TO THE SAFETY CODES COUNCIL. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT ANY
BUILDING SAFETY CODES OFFICER AT THE CITY OF FORT SASKATCHEWAN AT 780.992.6248.
14)
SHOULD A PERMIT BE CANCELLED, THE HOLDER OF THE PERMIT MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE CITY OF FORT SASKATCHEWAN. THE
CITY OF FORT SASKATCHEWAN WILL REFUND AS FOLLOWS:
i)
TO THE PERMIT HOLDER, IF THERE HAS NOT BEEN A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT REVIEW – HOLDBACK OF 25% OR $25.00 – WHICHEVER
IS GREATER. SAFETY CODES FEE IS ONLY REFUNDED IF THE PERMIT IS CANCELLED IN THE SAME MONTH IT WAS REVIEWED.
ii)
TO THE PERMIT HOLDER, IF THERE HAS BEEN A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT REVIEW – NO REFUND.
This personal information is being collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for this building permit and applicable safety codes to process the application It will be treated in
accordance with the privacy protection provisions of Part 2 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection, contact the FOIP Coordinator for the City of Fort Saskatchewan at 780-992-6236.
Uncovered Deck
Details of Construction
X
DECK SIZE:
JOIST SIZE & SPACING:
SF
FOUNDATION TYPE:
PILES
CONCCRETE PAD
MAXILlMLlM JOIST SPAN:
DIAMFTER & DEPTH OF PILES:
JOIST CANTILEVER:
BEAM SIZE:
HEIGHT FROM GROUND:
POST SPACING:
STAIR DETAIL:
GUARDRAIL HEIGHT:
RISE:
(MAX. RISE-8"/200mm)
HANDRAIL HEIGHT:
ADDITIONAL INFO:
TREAD:
(MIN. 9,25"/235mm)
Framing Details
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Example Only
Asile plan wilh the
deck location is
4-
Joist span
Guardrail Design
rnax. space
Min. step Itread = 9'12'
Handrail height 32" lo 38'
horizontal rails. Nxed
benches or offieriterns that
would provide a foolhold.
H
cantilever
max. 16"
2x6"12x8
Joist
cantilever
max. 24"
2x1012~12
Foundation Options
NOTE: Maximum cantilevers apply when joists carry uniform
distributed roof loads. Other point loads to transfer directly
to the foundation.
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ADDRESS:
CITY/POSTAL CODE:
PHONE NUMBER:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
Permanent foundations
Required when decks exceed 6' above grade and
if a roof structure or olher enclosure v,ll be
constructed, permanent loundalions such as
12" x 12' piles or suppofi on footings 4' below
grade are required. Addillanal detail drawings
must be subrnined for review.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS :
A deck cannot cover the gas meter or gas
shut off valve.