Altering An Existing Building or Lands

 Lease holders require a FAP for: 

• Any civil modifications including the installation and alteration of underground services

• New buildings on existing leased lot

• Change to an existing building (exterior)

• Renovation of an existing facility (interior)

• Modification to the primary  security line inside or outside (i.e. change locked doors to unlocked, alter fencing, etc.)

• External lighting upgrades/reconfigurations 

Approval Process 

An approved FAP is needed before the work begins. Submit FAP applications to the Airport Construction & Development Project Manager. Please include drawings and construction schedules. This process normally takes 15 working days. Extra time may be needed for based on the complexity of a project.

Codes and Guidelines  

Development on the airport may need any of the following documents:

• The Region of Waterloo Construction Safety/Operations Plan (available from Airport Operations)

• Transport Canada/NAV Canada Guidelines (where applicable)

• Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act/Canada Labour Code Part II

• Ontario Building Code or National Building Code

• Ontario Fire Code or National Fire Code

• Environmental Codes and Practices (where applicable)

• Region of Waterloo Design Guidelines for Municipal Services

• Ontario Electrical Safety Authority Standards

Please note: Extra codes and guidelines may apply.