Separate Entrance & Side Entrance Permit

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We specialize in guiding you through the process of obtaining a Basement Separate Entrance and Side Entrance Permit. Elevate your home's functionality and accessibility with a legal and compliant separate entrance to your basement. Discover the benefits and ease of our services as we pave the way for a seamless and approved basement separate entrance addition.

Unlock the Potential: Below Grade Separate Entrance Permit Services

1. Initial Consultation:

Begin your journey with an initial consultation. We'll discuss your vision for a basement separate entrance, explore design options, and outline the necessary steps to obtain the permit.

2. Code Compliance Review:

We conduct a review of local building codes and regulations to ensure that your proposed basement separate entrance aligns seamlessly with legal standards. Minor variance may be required in certain circumstances. We provide insights and recommendations to ensure compliance throughout the process.

3. Customized Design Solutions:

Enjoy a collaborative design process where your ideas and preferences are integrated into the basement entrance plans. Our team works to create a design that not only meets your vision but also complies with all regulatory requirements.

4. Efficient Permit Application:

We streamline the permit application process, assisting you in preparing and submitting all necessary documentation. From architectural drawings to project specifications, we ensure your application is comprehensive and meets regulatory standards.

5. Timely Submission:

We understand the importance of timely project commencement. Our team ensures that your permit application for the basement separate entrance is submitted promptly, expediting the approval process.

6. Communication with Authorities:

Throughout the permit approval journey, we maintain open lines of communication with local authorities. This ensures that any queries or clarifications are addressed promptly, fostering a smooth and efficient approval process.

7. Construction & Inspection Coordination:

Following permit approval, our team coordinates and facilitates the construction process and any required inspections to verify that the basement separate entrance construction aligns with the approved plans and meets all safety and building standards.

Ready to Add a Below Grade Separate Entrance? Contact Northcon Corp Today!

Enhance the accessibility and functionality of your home with a legal and compliant basement separate entrance. Contact Northcon Corp today for a consultation, and let's turn your vision into reality with our expert permit services. Your seamless entrance addition awaits!

Building Permits for Basement Separate Entrance

Please reach us at sales@northconcorp.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Is it mandatory to obtain a permit for the construction of a separate entrance below grade?

Absolutely, a permit is needed to construct a below grade separate entrance to the basement. The specific requirements for below grade separate entrances can vary slightly from one municipality to another.

Is it required to have a separate entrance for my basement apartment to meet legal standards?

A separate entrance is mandatory for your basement apartment to satisfy building code requirements. It should provide direct exterior access to the basement.

Ontario Building Code:

(1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), every dwelling unit containing more than 1 storey shall have exits or egress doors located so that it shall not be necessary to travel up or down more than 1 storey .......

Should I engage a professional for designing separate entrance plans for the permit?

Absolutely. Engaging a structural engineer is necessary to create and authorize the plans with their stamp, ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards.

Do specific building codes apply to below grade separate entrances?

Below grade separate entrances must conform to building codes that outline design and construction standards. Our plans align with these codes, emphasizing safety and structural robustness.

Am I allowed to make a below grade separate entrance on the side of my house?

To construct a side below grade separate entrance, a minimum setback of 9 feet - 10 feet is required, with potential variations depending on the specific municipality.

Am I allowed to build a separate below grade separate entrance in the front of my house, leading to the basement?

Below grade entrances are prohibited at the front of the house, but they can be constructed through the garage. The municipality stipulates that a property must have a two car garage (at minimum) to build a separate entrance through the garage.

How long does it generally take to get a permit for a separate entrance?

Obtaining a separate entrance permit is a relatively quick process, typically taking around 3 - 4 weeks from the date of application submission. The duration may vary depending on the municipality.

Is it necessary to connect the drainage for the below grade entrance to the weeping tile or sump pump?

Depending on the location of the below grade separate entrance, the connection can be established with either the weeping tile or the sump pump. Regulations vary across cities, with some municipalities favoring weeping tile while others permit the use of a sump pump for drainage.

Can a below grade separate entrance be installed in the sideyard with a 4-foot setback from the property line?

You cannot have a below grade separate entrance if there is only 4 feet setback on the side of your house.

Separate Entrance & Side Entrance Permit

Unlock the Potential: Below Grade Separate Entrance Permit Services

Ready to Add a Below Grade Separate Entrance? Contact Northcon Corp Today!

Building Permits for Basement Separate Entrance

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