Certified Plans for Portable Classrooms

Service Description

A certified plan for a portable classroom.

Please note that a certified plan does not constitute a building permit. A building permit must be obtained for any construction done using a building plan which has been certified.

Service Outcome

Certified Plan

All drawings to be drawn on standardized sized sheets, drawn to scale, fully dimensioned, signed and dated.

If drawings were prepared by a qualified designer (as defined under Div. C, Part 3, Section 3.2 of the Ontario Building Code), drawings must include the designer’s name, registration number, qualification identification number, signature, and stamp/statement that the person has reviewed and taken responsibility for the design activities.

All drawings, reports, and forms, including the completed Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish, must be provided in a PDF format.

Architectural Plans

  • Dimensioned floor plans for each level showing existing and proposed uses of all spaces, including all plumbing fixtures, reflected ceiling and associated details.
  • Provide existing/proposed construction, interior/exterior wall assemblies, fire separations and structural framing above.

Roof Plan

  • Existing and proposed roof layout showing roof structure, skylights, roof slopes, ventilation and including any screening requirements for mechanical roof top equipment.

Elevations

  • Exterior finishes with roof slopes, window/door type, locations and sizes including height of sills above floor level.
  • Provide area of exposed building face, percentage/area of unprotected openings and required limiting distance(s).
  • Show exterior signage, canopies, decks/landings, stairs, guards/handrails.
  • Provide overall building height dimension.

Sections

  • Cross section(s) to show existing/proposed building construction and specifications of all floor, wall, and roof assemblies.
  • Show floor to floor, floor to ceiling, and overall building heights.
  • Detail fire separations, stairs, landings, guards, and handrails.

Construction Details and Notes

  • Building materials and specifications of all wall, floor and roof assemblies with typical wall section and typical roof detail
  • Provide guard details including connection detail
  • Door and room finish schedules

Documentation to Certify Plans

Form required for Certified Plans applications.

Schedule 1: Designer Information Form

Required for all designers, except Engineers and Architects when applying for any Construction Permit. Property Owners, if exempted from Qualification/Certification, must fill-in the form to specify the reason for exemption.

Commitment to General Reviews By Architect and Engineer

Required for all buildings where professional design and field review is required by the Ontario Building Code. This Commitment form must be signed by the owner or agent and the professional architect, engineer, or consultant.

Existing Life Safety System for Building Form

Required for most alteration/renovation applications. (Part 9 or Part 3 other than houses), to reveal information about the building’s life safety system in the building. “The Building Design Information Form” could be used as a substitute.

For applications containing Site Assembled and Factory Built components, please contact one of our Building Consultants for additional information:

To submit an application by email, please send all required forms and documentation to bldapplications@toronto.ca.

Detailed steps for the email submission process (opens in new window) are also available to assist in making your application.

Fee Category Fee (per m2, unless otherwise stated)

Effective Jan 1, 2025
For Certification $206.53/portable
Permits for Certified Portable Classrooms $74.34/portable

Protect Your Privacy

Please do not include any personal information on your Building Plans (e.g., the homeowner’s name or phone number). Building Plans submitted for Permit are subject to disclosure in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).