Request for Approval to Change the Floor Finishing from Carpet to Any Hard Surface Floor Finish

Step 1: Please check the Strata bylaws to ensure such altera on is perm ed. The bylaw can usually be found under the “Obtain approval before altering strata lot” se on. It lays out the requirements and other important informa on you need to know before making the applica on.

Step 2: Complete the following applica on and submit to our office either online by email, fax or mail.

Owner’s Information: Date of Application: ______________________

________________________________________________________ _______________________ __________________ Name of Owner(s) Strata Plan Strata Lot ________________________________________________________ ________________ ____________ ____________ Address of Strata Lot City Province Postal Code ________________________________________________________ ________________ ____________ ____________ Mailing Address (if different from above) City Province Postal Code ____________________ ___________________ __________________ _______________________________ Phone Number (Res) Phone Number (Bus) Phone Number (Cell) Email Address The following questions MUST be completed: Areas you plan to change the floor finishing: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ra ng and details of the type of underlay you plan to install (Note: the minimum requirements must be met before your application can be processed - please refer to your Strata bylaws): _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Flooring materials you plan to install: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ The name of the company/contractor you are going to engage for the installa on: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Is your contractor insured? (Note: Your contractor must carry Contractor Liability Insurance before your application can be processed. A coverage of $2M is recommended to fully protect you and your Strata Corporation) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Step 3: Your applica on will be reviewed and approved in due course. Upon approval, your Strata Manager will be in

contact for you to sign an Assump on of Liability Agreement.

Tips to Remember:

Consider buying a betterment insurance coverage for y ooring improvement. Please ensure your contractor removes and disposes any construction waste materials o -site to avoid unnecessary nes and charge backs to

your account, as disposal of such materials in the building’s garbage and recycling bins is prohibited. Ensure your contractor abides to the building bylaws/rules and municipal bylaws governing when works can be carried out.

It is important for you NOT to commence work until receipt of the written approval. Please allow 2 – 3 weeks for processing time.

Thank you in advance for your attention and co-operation.

Hardwood Flooring Installation Regulations

Hardwood floors and ceramic tiles must be installed using the following specifications:

Hours of work: Mondays to Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm. No work on Sundays or Holidays.

Floating hardwood floor only.

Contractor is responsible for removing all debris, old carpet, boards, drywall, etc. from the building. No debris of any kind is to be placed in the dumpster or the recycling bins.

Contractor is responsible for cleaning the hallways, stairwells and elevator of any dust, dirt, debris, etc. at the end of each working day.

Security: owner and contractor are responsible for the security of the building at all times.

Elevator must be booked to transport any material to and from the suite. Move in fees apply.

Underlay (sound deadening material) under the hardwood floor: if cork is chosen, it must be AT LEAST 6 millimetres thick, and possess a STC (sound transmission class) rating of >72 STC.

Underlay: if “silent step” is used, the STC must be > 65 and the IIC must be >72 STC. The closed self-foam must be ¼ inch thick minimum.

Council requires proof of purchase and the STC and IIC ratings for the above underlay materials. Owners must submit contractors’ invoice as proof.

Ceramic tiles on the kitchen and bathroom floors must also be installed with sound deadening underlay material, and the details of this material must be submitted to council for approval.

Any work involving jack hammering, chipping or grinding is limited to the hours of 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (maximum 4 hours per day), Mondays to Fridays only. There is to be no jack hammering, chipping or grinding on weekends or on statutory holidays. Removal of tile floors also requires special council approval.