intro and does the 1 1/2 story meet BCIN

[jjjooohhhnnn]

Might as well use this thread as my introduction to your wonderful website.

My wife and I Purchased an 1 acre property on a small lake 3 -4 years 30 minutes east of Parry Sound Ontario, and have been saving ever since to build a cottage(retreat)(cabin)(camp) for a our very young family, we have a little girl who will be 2 very soon and another little girl on the way expected in mid June.

We relieazed if we wait until we can afford it, we will most likly be retired and to grumpy to enjoy it.

So we have hired a contractor to start in August this year to clear/level the building site and betterize ( is that a word???) my make shift road I spent countless hours on with a pick and a shovel. ( i will not bore you with that)

my wife with dreams way to big for our bank account wants a mansion, but I have convinced her the 1 1/2 story is all we need and can afford(well not really). The municipality requires all designs to have a BCIN, I believe it stands for Building Code Identification Number. Does any one know if these or this plan have it?

Here a couple of pic of the property

Above: Lake front as was when we bought it

Above: Lake front now


Above: My buddiy and I sharing a beautiful day on the lake


Neibours




Thanks for your help

[MountainDon]

Have you specifically asked whether or not you can draw your own plans?

From the quick Google I did it seems that the BCIN is required of design firms applying for a building permit. There's no mention of an individual. Sounds to me like another case of special interest groups (architects and designers) wanting to ensure they have lots of work. Another money grab by government.


As of January, 2006. Ontario Bill 124 became law and  requires that Design Firms submitting Plans for Building Permit approval must have met  new province wide standards. Design Firms meeting those required standards will have a Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) from the Ministry.
What is a Building Code Identification Number (BCIN)?  A Building Code Identification Number, or BCIN, is the unique identifying number assigned to individuals who file their qualifications with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and firms which register with the Ministry. The BCIN is used for several purposes: you may need to provide it on building permit applications in all correspondence with the Ministry, and in any other building-related work that requires a qualified person or registered firm.


Who is responsible for ensuring that building practitioners are appropriately qualified and/or registered?    Ultimately, it is the role of the individual or firm to be appropriately qualified / registered.  As part of completing the building permit application form, designers must provide their qualification information and are therefore accountable for the information they provide.

Municipalities are responsible for assessing building permit applications for completion, including ensuring that the designers listed on the application have the necessary qualifications, and if required have insurance and are registered with the province.

Municipalities are also responsible for enforcing the Building Code Act, 1992 and Building Code, including reviewing building permit applications for compliance with the Building Code.

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing administers the Building Code examinations necessary for building practitioners to be qualified.  The Ministry is also responsible for accepting filed qualification information, as well as approving, renewing, suspending and revoking the registration of designers and registered code agencies.