(1)

This Section applies where proposed construction in respect of an existing building will result in any of the following changes of use of all or part of the building:

(a)

a change of the major occupancy of all or part of a building that is designated with a “Y” in Table 1.3.1.4. of Division C,

(b)

a suite of a Group C major occupancy is converted into more than one suite of a Group C major occupancy,

(c)

a farm building or part of a farm building is changed to another major occupancy other than a Group G major occupancy,

(d)

a building or part of a building is changed to a post-disaster building,

(e)

the use of a building or part of a building is changed and the previous major occupancy of the building or part of the building cannot be determined, or

(f)

a farm building or part of a farm building is changed to a Group G, Division 1 major occupancy.

(2)

For the purposes of this Section and Sentences 11.4.2.1.(1) and 11.4.2.5.(4), the changes of use set out in Clauses (1)(b) to (f) are also deemed to constitute a change in major occupancy.

(3)

The requirements of this Section are in addition to the requirements of other Parts of the Code as they apply to the proposed construction.