(1)
Except as provided in Sentence (2), the following changes in use of a building or part of a building constitute an increase in hazard for the purposes of section 10 of the Act and require a permit under section 10 of the Act:
(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. takes place,
(b)
a suite of a Group C major occupancy is converted into more than one suite of Group C major occupancy,
(c)
a suite or part of a suite of a Group A, Division 2 or a Group A, Division 4 major occupancy is converted to a gaming premises,
(d)
a farm building or part of a farm building is changed to another major occupancy other than a Group G major occupancy,
(e)
a farm building or part of a farm building is changed to a Group G, Division 1 major occupancy.
(f)
a building or part of a building is changed to a post-disaster building,
(g)
a building or part of a building is changed to a retirement home, or
(h)
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.
(2)
A person is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under section 10 of the Act where the change in use of the building or part of the building will result from proposed construction and a permit under section 8 of the Act has been issued in respect of such construction.
(3)
A person is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under section 10 of the Act for the change of use of a building in unorganized territory.
Table 1.3.1.4. Permit Required for Change of Use
Forming Part of Sentence 1.3.1.4.(1)
Notes to Table 1.3.1.4.:
(1) See Clause 1.3.1.4.(1)(a), Subclause 3.18.1.1.(1)(a)(i) of Division B and Clause 9.41.1.1.(1)(a) of Division B.
(2) Major occupancy of all or part of a building before change of use.
(3) Major occupancy of all or part of a building after change of use.
(4) See Clause 1.3.1.4.(1)(b), Subclause 3.18.1.1.(1)(a)(ii) of Division B and Clauses 9.41.1.1.(1)(b) and 11.4.2.3.(1)(b) of Division B.
(5) “N” is only applicable where the major occupancy of the entire suite is changed.