(1)
The construction, including, for greater certainty, enlargement or alteration, of every building or part of it described in Table 1.2.2.1. shall be reviewed by an architect or a professional engineer or a combination of both as set out in Column 3 of the Table.
(2)
A person who intends to construct or have constructed a building or part of it required by Sentences (1) and (4) to
(9) to be reviewed by an architect or a professional engineer or a combination of both, shall ensure that an architect, professional engineer or both are retained to undertake the general review of the construction of the building in accordance with the performance standards of the Ontario Association of Architects or the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario, as applicable, to determine whether the construction is in general conformity with the plans, sketches, drawings, graphic representations, specifications and other documents that form the basis for the issuance of a permit under section 8 of the Act or any changes to it authorized by the chief building official.
(3)
The architect, professional engineer or both who have been retained to undertake the general review of the construction of a building, shall forward copies of written reports arising out of the general review to the chief building official or registered code agency, as the case may be.
(4)
The construction of a foundation of a building shall be reviewed by a professional engineer where,
(a)
the foundation is to be constructed below the level of the footings of an adjacent building and within the angle of repose of the soil, as drawn from the bottom of the footings, or
(b)
underpinning of a foundation is to be undertaken.
(5)
The construction of a sprinkler protected glazed wall assembly described in Article 3.1.8.20. of Division B shall be reviewed by a professional engineer.
(6)
The construction of a shelf and rack storage system described in Section 3.16. of Division B shall be reviewed by a professional engineer.
(7)
The construction of a supporting framing structure and anchorage system for a tent occupying an area greater than 225 m
(8)
The construction of a sign structure shall be reviewed by an architect or a professional engineer or a combination of both, where the sign is,
(a)
a ground sign that exceeds 7.5 m in height above the adjacent finished ground,
(b)
a projecting sign that weighs more than 115 kg, or
(c)
a roof sign that has any face that is more than 10 m
(9)
The construction of a projecting sign attached in any manner to a parapet wall shall be reviewed by an architect, professional engineer or a combination of both.
(10)
The construction of a demountable stage or demountable support structure regulated by Section 3.17. of Division B shall be reviewed by a professional engineer.
Table 1.2.2.1. General Review(4)
Forming Part of Sentence 1.2.2.1.(1)
Notes to Table 1.2.2.1.:
(1) An architect shall provide general review services within the practice of architecture and a professional engineer shall provide general review services within the practice of professional engineering.
(2) An architect may engage a professional engineer to provide general review services within the practice of professional engineering.
(3) Only a professional engineer may provide general review services within the practice of professional engineering.
(4) Requirements for general review by an architect or a professional engineer or a combination of both for the construction, including, for greater certainty, enlargement or alteration, of a building are set out in the Architects Act and the Professional Engineers Act.
(5) For purposes of Table 1.2.2.1., a retirement home is deemed to be a separate major occupancy.