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Application Forms
Please submit the completed application form to the building division along with 2 copies of the site plan, 2 copies of the working drawings and the required fee payable to the Corporation of the City of Cambridge.
The building division is located at 50 Dickson Street on the third floor. The building division is open Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Working Drawings
The following is a list of required drawings to be submitted with the application. Please submit 2 copies of each.
1. Site Plan
2. Floor Plans
3. Foundation Plans
4. Framing Plans
5. Roof Plans
6. Reflected Ceiling Plans
7. Sections and Details
8. Building Elevations
9. Electrical Drawings
10. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Drawings and Calculations
11. Plumbing Drawings
12. Architectural Drawings
13. Structural Drawings
14. Specifications and all related Soil, Engineering and Architectural Reports
15. Building Code Matrix/Summary
The Chief Building Official may specify that not all of the above mentioned drawings are required. Please contact the building division at 519.740.4613 if you have any questions or concerns.
Please note that the forms for downloading are intended to be printed on legal size paper. Please adjust your printer settings accordingly.
Application Forms
Please submit the completed application form to the building division along with 2 copies of the site plan, 2 copies of the working drawings and the required fee payable to the Corporation of the City of Cambridge.
The building division is located at 50 Dickson Street on the third floor. The building division is open Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Working Drawings
The following is a list of required drawings to be submitted with the application. Please submit 2 copies of each.
1. Site Plan
2. Floor Plans
3. Foundation Plans
4. Framing Plans
5. Roof Plans
6. Reflected Ceiling Plans
7. Sections and Details
8. Building Elevations
9. Electrical Drawings
10. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Drawings and Calculations
11. Plumbing Drawings
12. Architectural Drawings
13. Structural Drawings
14. Specifications and all related Soil, Engineering and Architectural Reports
15. Building Code Matrix/Summary
The Chief Building Official may specify that not all of the above mentioned drawings are required. Please contact the building division at 519.740.4613 if you have any questions or concerns.
Please note that the forms for downloading are intended to be printed on legal size paper. Please adjust your printer settings accordingly.
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