Standard details and guides
To make your building permit application easier, you can find the standard details for different projects on this page. These specifications make sure your project will be safe and sound.
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Building permit details
These standard building details can help you in your permit application and construction process.
- 9-3 - deck details
- 9-3c – deck elevations
- 9-4 - detached garage and shed - floating slab
- 9-6 - detached garage and shed - cross-section
- 9-7 - detached garage and shed - mud sill anchorage
- 9-8 - carport details
- 9-9 - French drain
- 9-13 - exterior basement stair details
- 9-14 - party wall details
- 9-15 - exterior wall fire resistance rating details
- 9-16 - vaulted ceiling collar tie details
- 9-17 - basement egress window details
- 9-17a - means of escape window
- 9-18a - SB-12 energy efficiency - basement wall insulation
- 9-19 - fire protection around gas and electric cooktops
- 9-20 to 9-25 - wall sections
Barrier-free details
- barrier-free - washroom details
- barrier-free - shower details
- barrier-free - ramp details
- barrier-free - stud wall reinforcing details
Infiltration galleries
Guide documents
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.