Basement space
2 100 mm over at least 75 per cent of the basement area except that under beams and ducts the clearance is permitted to be reduced to 1 950 mm
“The Contractors response to that they can only pour 7'-10" may or may not be affected by the lot and site grading concerns. This cannot be determined without reviewing the Permit drawings. If you wish to review the permit drawings, they are available for review through the view and release process. http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/building_code/permit_records_en.html
For us to review the Permit Drawings, we will require the address to your property.”
View and Release
(All fees are non-refundable)
Category
Fees
View and Release
$65
Building Permit Copy
$10
Inspection Report Copy
$10 per 10 pages
Occupancy Permit/Report Copy
$10
Paper Prints
$15 per 10 pages
Plan Sheet Copy
$25 per plan per sheet
Before your closing date, your are not the home owner of the property. It won't help. The builder still have the lot under their name.
Building Code only regulates the min. ceiling height. Your case is in grey area.
“The Contractors response to that they can only pour 7'-10" may or may not be affected by the lot and site grading concerns. This cannot be determined without reviewing the Permit drawings. If you wish to review the permit drawings, they are available for review through the view and release process. http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/building_code/permit_records_en.html
For us to review the Permit Drawings, we will require the address to your property.”