TTC Developer's Guide for Proposals
TTC Developer's Guide for Proposals
Table of Contents
Appendices
I Non-Disclosure Agreement
II Land Surveys and Associated Submittals
III Monitoring Plan – Review and Alert Levels and Action Protocol
IV Requirements for Condition Survey of TTC Structures
V Building Adjacent to TTC Substations – A Guideline
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) reviews development proposals which are located
within 60 metres of a TTC structure or right-of-way (R-O-W). This review ensures that a
proposed development will not adversely impact TTC’s current and future operations or
impact the integrity of TTC’s facilities, property, and structures.
The TTC review of a development proposal is broken down into two separate review types:
TTC Planning Review - examining transportation/urban planning and TTC Technical Review
– examining the technical engineering aspects of the proposal. This review process follows
the municipal approval process running concurrently with the City Planning & Building
permitting process.
The following steps are required as part of the TTC Technical review process:
1. Contact the TTC’s Development Coordinator for preliminary information regarding the
location of the development site in relation to the TTC 60m Development Review Zone
and the need for a TTC Technical Review.
In order to establish the location of TTC infrastructure, within the 60m zone of
influence, the third party shall obtain TTC technical information, including TTC facility
location, structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings in relation to the development
site. A pre-condition to obtaining the TTC facility drawing information is the execution
of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by the third party and the TTC regarding the
release of the TTC facility information in a form and content similar to that attached as
Appendix I. The process for drawing distribution requires that the third party visit our
office to view and select the drawings required for their project/works from our archived
contract library. Call the TTC’s Engineering Department at (416) 590-6396 to initiate
the third party drawing request process. It will take approximately 4 business days after
your visit to the TTC office for the selected drawings to be emailed to you.
Note: TTC facility drawings are the property of the TTC and shall not be reproduced or
transmitted to any other party without the consent of the TTC. TTC facility drawings
may be obtained at a cost of $25.00 plus HST for each of the first six and $5.00 plus
HST for each additional drawing. (Drawings will be released in PDF file format only)
Payment by cheque or credit card is required prior to receipt of the documents.
2. To initiate the Technical Review, submit the Request for Review Level form and
associated materials to the Development Coordinator. The request for review level is
required for every Technical Review and allows preliminary review of the development
proposal. Upon completion of the preliminary review, the Development Coordinator will
confirm the Technical Review level and submission requirements.
3. Preliminary meetings are required for proposals resulting in a Technical Review Level 5 or
greater, or if a new entrance connection forms part of the development proposal. The
The TTC’s Planning Review is the first step in the review of a development proposal and is
coordinated by the TTC Strategy and Service Planning Department. The TTC Planning
Review does not require a fee payment and is triggered by TTC’s receipt of a planning
application from City of Toronto Community Planning or Committee of Adjustment. Many
development applications received will not require a Technical Review because they are
located outside of the TTC’s 60m review zone, but other conditions may be placed on the
development to support transit ridership and mitigate impacts on transit operations. The
TTC Planning Review examines the impacts of the proposed development on TTC facilities
and operations. Planning considerations can include station/terminal accessibility, proposed
use types, building placement, traffic impacts, urban design, access, and pedestrian
connections. The TTC Planning Review will also confirm the necessity for a TTC Technical
Review and set out the Technical Review level if one is required.
Comments included in the TTC Planning Review will follow the City Planning process and
will set out conditions for the proposed development. The conditions will include the
requirements for a technical review submission, entering into specific agreements, land
transfers, station access requirements, and/or easements which may be required by the
TTC. The requirement for a given agreement between the Developer and the City of
Toronto and/or the TTC will vary depending upon the complexity of the proposal. The
following sets out, in general terms, the type, purpose, and approximate timing of typical
agreements. Other agreements not listed below may also be required depending upon the
proposal.
The TTC may require a Developer to enter into a Land Transfer Agreement with the City
when land is required for TTC facilities within the development site. In some cases this
agreement may be requested when TTC or City lands are required by the Developer in order
to facilitate the development.
Note: The TTC requires 3.0 metres of property around all TTC facilities. This property will
be requested by the TTC in either strata or fee simple, and will be owned by the City on
behalf of the TTC. The properties around the TTC facilities will provide the TTC future
access for the operation, maintenance, expansion, and reconstruction of the TTC facilities.
A Mutual Easement and Shared Facilities Agreement (MESFA) may be required for
development proposals requiring a Level 3 and above. The MESFA is necessary where a
development is adjacent or connects to a TTC facility or structure, including an Entrance
Connection. This agreement may also be required if the development is built overtop of a
TTC structure or facility and where there are any encroachments into the TTC right-of-way.
This agreement will outline the requirements for TTC access to the structures and facilities
including access over or through the development parcel in order to facilitate the
maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement of these features. This agreement is required
prior to the issuance of the full building permit for the development and comes into effect
upon completion and occupancy of the development.
3.4 Mutual Easement and Shared Facilities Agreement (MESFA) for Entrance
Connections:
Please contact the TTC’s Development Coordinator for further details regarding Entrance
Connection Agreements and obtain a copy of the TTC’s Entrance Connection Guide.
The TTC Technical Review consists of the review of the construction documents (plans and
specifications) for the proposed development as submitted to the City of Toronto through
the building permitting process. The focus of the Technical Review is the impact that the
construction of the project will have on TTC operations and facilities. Also, the Developer
shall consider and incorporate CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design)
principles at areas of interaction between the Development and TTC to prevent possible
adverse impact from the development on the personal security of TTC employees and
customers. The Technical Review may include the review of the demolition,
The length of time required for the Technical Review will depend upon the size, complexity,
and degree of impact of the project upon the TTC structures and facilities. Generally the
TTC requires a 4-6 week review period for each complete submission. Multiple submissions
are generally required in order to fully satisfy TTC’s requirements. The review and
acceptance of a development proposal by the TTC does not exempt the development from
compliance with applicable codes and standards, local by-laws, and other governing
regulations. Upon final completion of the Technical Review, TTC will provide the necessary
clearances to the City of Toronto Planning & Building Departments.
The TTC has adopted a flat rate fee approach towards Technical Reviews. For most
Technical Reviews the cost to review a development proposal by TTC staff will be a fixed
cost that will be determined through the Technical Review process. The technical review
zone is identified on TTC Development Review Zone drawings which can be viewed at the
local Planning Department office.
The following table outlines the six levels of technical review (plus a “Property Protection”
category) and their associated review fee in regards to development proposals within 60
metres of the TTC structure or right-of-way:
For level 5 & 6 Technical Reviews the Developer may pay the Technical Review fee in
separate instalments of a minimum amount of $9,000. The first instalment must be paid
prior to or along with the first submission of the Technical Review. The total fee must be
paid prior to the TTC final clearance of the proposal.
Note: Significant changes in the development proposal or construction methods may result
in a re-categorization of the review level. The TTC reserves the right to change the fee
category if a revised design results in greater impacts upon TTC facilities or structures. In
the event the fee category changes at a subsequent stage in the process, an adjustment will
be made and the Developer must pay or the TTC will refund the cost difference between the
technical reviews. The TTC may provide documentation to substantiate the cost difference.
Level 6 Technical Reviews which examine complex proposals will be undertaken on a cost
reimbursable basis. In the event of a cost reimbursable review, an estimate of the cost of
the review will be developed by the TTC and provided to the Developer in advance of the
commencement of the Technical Review. At the time a technical review is initiated a
deposit amount will be requested from the Developer to cover the review fees.
The determination of the need for a cost reimbursable review is at the sole discretion of the
TTC. It is intended that cost reimbursable reviews would be the exception rather than the
rule and would only be utilized in extraordinary cases where multiple complex reviews are
expected to be required prior to final approval.
The flat rate technical review fee, as identified through the development review
classification only applies to the cost of the technical review. The following is a list of some
of the costs which may be encountered in addition to the technical review fee. There may
be additional costs which have not been included in the list.
Cost of TTC power cuts, electrical or fire system load tests, including supervisory costs.
Final connections to TTC electrical, communications, fire alarm systems.
Flag duties for TTC operations.
TTC safety/training requirements.
Cost of operational diversions or other impacts on TTC operations.
Information, drawings, and documents required for the review will vary by development. Not
every development will require all the items outlined below and some developments may
require additional items not specifically identified below. Actual requirements will be
7.1 Level 1 & 2 Reviews – Developments Within 60-Metres of TTC Structures or R-O-W
2. A site plan of the development showing plan, profile and cross sectional outlines of
existing TTC infrastructure, including centre lines of track for bored tunnel and reference
lines of construction for box structure and other rights-of-way, together with minimum
clearance dimensions between existing TTC structures and new proposed structures, all
as further described in Appendix II.
4. Plan and cross-sections of the development locating the TTC structure/R-O-W and
founding elevations relative to the development.
5. Location in plan and cross section of any above ground and underground storage tanks
for flammable or combustible liquid and associated piping, in relation to the TTC
structure/R-O-W.
6. A National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 130 review to ensure design requirements
outlined in the document “Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger
Systems”, latest edition are met in relation to TTC’s infrastructures.
7. A study including a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model report indicating and
analyzing the relationship of the development’s air in-take/discharge openings to TTC’s
ventilation system shaft openings and station entrance openings. The development’s
building entrances and exits are required to be located at a minimum distance of 12
meters from TTC ventilation system shafts which are used for normal, maintenance and
emergency ventilation serving as in-take or exhaust vents dispersing: noise, fumes
(maintenance operation), high temperature smoke gases (emergency operation). This is
to be considered in the design of any adjacent buildings.
7.2 Level 3 & 4 Reviews – Developments Founded Near TTC Structures or R-O-W
Applies to developments that have the potential to change the loading conditions on the
TTC structure, create unbalanced lateral earth pressure on the TTC structure, undermine the
TTC structure, or to affect TTC operations.
In addition to the Level 1 & 2 submission requirements, TTC requires the following
drawings/documents.
Note: The review of all submitted structural analysis/calculations will focus on design
assumptions, structural model, loads, load combinations, and codes that were used and
final results with discussion and/or recommendations. The review will be on the part of
the development that may affect TTC structures. All submitted calculations must be
legible and presented in a logical and easy-to-follow format. TTC will not accept any
responsibility for the accuracy and adequacy of the calculations, which will remain the
sole responsibility of the Developer.
2. Documentation showing that the excavation support system and permanent structure
adjacent to the TTC property are designed for apparent “at-rest” earth pressures. The
“at-rest” horizontal earth pressure must be interpreted either by in-situ methods (K0
stepped blade, self boring/pre-bored pressuremeter, dilatometer or cone penetration test)
or through laboratory testing of undisturbed samples (triaxial and oedometer testing).
4. Shear wave velocity geophysical testing, such as multichannel analysis of surface waves
(MASW), must be carried out to a depth of 30m to confirm the shear wave velocity
below the site in support of geotechnical design.
a. in cohesive soils and glacial tills: PQ soil coring/Shelby tube sampling, triaxial/direct
shear tests, oedometer tests and unconfined compressive strength tests;
b. in non-cohesive soils (sands and silts): PQ coring/Shelby tube sampling, and direct
shear/triaxial tests, and iii) in rock: HQ rock coring, unconfined compressive strength
tests with elastic modulus measurements (as per ASTM D7012), and in situ rock
pressuremeter (borehole dilatometer) testing.
At least three of each of the above laboratory tests is required, with the total number of
tests to be assessed to adequately support the soil-structure modelling.
6. Structural drawings including caisson/foundation plans, sections and details, floor plans,
column and wall schedules and loads on foundation for the development. Show the
relationship of the development to TTC’s structure in both plan and section.
7. Provide a report on demolition and structural assessment if requested by the TTC. The
report shall include, but not be limited to the following:
a. Site description;
b. Building description for the building to be demolished;
c. Structural assessment derived from the field investigation and available record
drawings for the structural system to be demolished;
d. Demolition method to be used in removing superstructure, substructure, or removal
of part of TTC structure;
e. List and provide details of weight, size, track length, swing, lifting capacity, etc. of
equipment / plant to be deployed;
f. Demolition procedures and stages with drawings;
g. Proposed safety and environmental protection measures;
h. Record drawings of the structure to be removed;
i. Photos of the site and structure.
Note: Tie-backs shall be kept a minimum of 3m away from all TTC structures if the tie-
backs are pressure-grouted. Packers shall be used for pressure-grouting. Tie-backs can
be placed a minimum of 1.5m from all TTC structures only if the tie-backs are not
pressure-grouted. The maximum grouting pressures for all tie-backs that are within 6m
of subway structures shall be specified on the drawings. Tie-backs that are above any
parts of TTC structures and within 10m of TTC structure’s exterior walls may need to
be de-stressed. The requirement for de-stressing of tie-backs will be determined by TTC
on a case by case basis during the Development Review.
10. Monitoring Plan for movement of the shoring and TTC structure prior to and during
construction of the development, including Action Protocol. A generic sample document
that shows the values of Review and Alert levels and corresponding Action Protocol is
attached to this Guide as Appendix III.
11. Site servicing plans which show the utility installations proposed through or adjacent to
TTC property. This plan shall show TTC utility connections where associated municipal
connections are to be modified.
12. Landscaping plans and details including potential impact on subway structures.
13. At the discretion of TTC, and depending upon the nature of the development itself,
Mechanical and Electrical drawings may also be required.
14. A pre-construction Condition Survey of the TTC structure, including a Survey to confirm
locations of existing walls and foundations of the TTC structure. A post-construction
Condition Survey as a means of observing any new structural or non-structural
deficiencies or damage to TTC structures will be required upon completion of the
development. The requirements for the Condition Surveys are shown in Appendix IV.
15. Crane locations, loadings with other pertinent details, such as, axle loads and
configuration, outrigger loads and configuration, size of the spread for each outrigger,
lifting area diagram, maximum/minimum loads on each leg/outrigger. Additionally, the
Developer shall verify the existing TTC structures for all possible vehicle and equipment
loads as per TTC Design Manual and the Codes and Standards referenced therein.
16. For proposals adjacent to TTC Substations, refer to Appendix V for additional
information.
In addition to the Level 1-4 submission requirements, the TTC may require the following
additional drawings/documents:
1. Ontario Building Code (OBC) compliance review, specifically including Section 3.13
Rapid Transit Stations, and including a plan depicting egress routes from the station.
2. Drawings showing provision for make-up air to the station if existing sidewalk entrances
are removed by the development.
Development proposals which are within 60 metres of a planned TTC facility or right-of-way
will also be required to undergo a TTC technical review. The technical review process will
be similar to a development which is in proximity to an existing TTC facility. However the
level of review, review fee, and submission requirements will vary depending upon the type
of development and the status and stage of the planned TTC infrastructure. The technical
review requirements will be determined on a case by case basis following the process as
outlined above in Section 1.0 Purpose of a TTC Review. Additional information is provided
in Appendix VI.
Entrance Connection proposals will require a separate technical review from that of the main
development. Technical Reviews for Entrance Connections do not require an additional
Technical Review fee and are included as part of the Entrance Connection fee. However the
technical review does require the submission of detailed plans and specifications relating to
the connection and confirmation that the Entrance Connection is designed in accordance
with TTC Design Standards. The following is a list of submission requirements regarding the
Entrance Connection technical review.
1. Details of stairs, doors, sprinklers and ventilation for the development connection.
3. Wayfinding and signage plans and specifications, designed in accordance with TTC’s
Signage Manual and Standards; including development connection to TTC and concept
for general wayfinding within building.
4. Drawings of Collector Booth, fare collection equipment, CCTV, intercom, fire alarm,
easier access elevator, all designed in conformance with TTC Design Standards,
including accessibility requirements, as applicable to the subject proposal.
5. As-built reproducible drawings and electronic files for TTC documentation records. The
electronic file and the drawings are to be in Microstation V8 (.dgn) format (“CADD
Standards and Procedures Manual”, current edition is available for reference).
7. TTC electrical distribution network dedicated to the new fare Gate Systems requires
special attention to details for a new Developer connection. The Developer shall provide
a preliminary design related to electrical modifications for fare gate implementations, for
electrical integration to existing electrical distribution system. Preliminary design shall be
reviewed by TTC.
Level 1-6 Technical Reviews require the following number of documents to constitute a
complete application and resubmissions to review comments.
Plans & Property Surveys & Reports:
One (1) complete set of full size (24”x36”) plans and surveys; folded to 8.5”x11”
format showing the title block; not stapled.
Five (5) complete sets of half size (11”x17”) plans and surveys (The required
number of sets will be confirmed during preliminary discussions between TTC and
the Developer).
Five (5) copies of all required reports (stapled) according to level of review.
Electronic Format:
One (1) USB containing all plans, Property Surveys, and reports in PDF format.
One (1) USB containing digital files of the Property Surveys. The digital files of
the surveys are required to be in Microstation or AutoCAD format.
3. Once the initial review is completed and review comments are provided to the
Developer, the following submission must include responses to the review comments
provided.
All submissions, responses and contact for the TTC Technical Reviews are through the
TTC’s Adjacent Development Review Team within the Property Planning & Development
Department. Please contact Adjacent Development Review at PropertyReview@[Link] to
initiate the Technical Review process.
Contents
1. Scope
2. Overview
3. List of Possible Submittals
4. Required Submittals
5. Submittal Content Requirements
5.1 Design Drawings
5.2 Existing Utilities Drawings
5.3 Tunnel Surveys
5.4 Land Survey Drawings
5.5 Point Layout Tables
5.6 Point Location Survey Drawings
6. Glossary
1. Scope
1. This document applies to Technical Reviews Level 2 and above and only to those locations
within the proposed development that are adjacent to, or in the vicinity of TTC
Infrastructure and TTC facilities.
3. Terminology shown in bold italics throughout this document is defined in the glossary
section.
2. Overview
1. A review in accordance with Appendix II will assess whether or not designers have
accurately shown the geometric relationship between the Proposed Work and adjacent TTC
Infrastructure especially subsurface TTC Infrastructure that might be at risk during
construction.
2. The Developer shall therefore commission new, up-to-date Land Surveys of existing site
conditions, including TTC Infrastructure, for use during design.
3. All Land Surveys shall be performed by a licensed Ontario Land Surveyor authorized by the
AOLS to practice in Ontario under the Surveyors Act.
4. If required the Developer shall also commission new, up-to-date Utility Investigations of
existing adjacent utilities, for use during design.
6. Designers shall publish Clearance Dimensions and Layout Dimensions for the Proposed Work
on their design submission, these dimensions being based on the aforementioned Land
Surveys and Utility investigations.
7. The Developer shall submit these surveys and investigations together with their main design
submission.
No. SUBMITTAL
1 Design Drawings (TTC Tunnels Compiled)
2 Design Drawings (TTC Tunnel Interiors Surveyed)
11 Property Land Survey Drawings (TTC Tunnels Compiled)
12 Property Land Survey Drawings (TTC Tunnel Interiors Surveyed)
21 Topographic Land Survey Drawings (TTC Tunnels Compiled)
22 Topographic Land Survey Drawings (TTC Tunnel Interiors Surveyed)
31 Existing Utilities Drawings (Show utilities to ASCE 38-02 Level B or Level A.
41 SOE Gridline Intersection Coordinates (Show XY values on shoring drawings)
42 SOE Tieback Origin & Terminus Coordinates (Show XYZ values on shoring drawings)
51 Point Layout Tables – Part A
(Excavation Centre Points, Bend Points and
52 Point Layout Tables – Part B
Corner Points)
53 Point Location Survey Drawing
4. Required Submittals
SCENARIO CONDITIONS
PW > 3m from PW <= 3m from PW <= 3m from SU &
TTCI TTCI SU <= 3m from TTCI
Sites on private 1, 11 & 21. 2, 12, 22 & 31* 2, 12, 22 & 31.
property. (*If TTCI is SU)
Sites on private 1, 11 & 21. 2, 12, 22, 41 & 42. 2, 12, 22, 31, 41 & 42.
property with SOE
Systems.
Sites on private 1, 11, 21, 51 & 2, 12, 22, 51, 52 & 2, 12, 22, 31, 51, 52 &
property with Discrete 52. 53. 53.
Vertical Excavations.
Sites on public roads 1, 21, 51 & 52. 2, 22, 51, 52 & 53. 2, 22, 31, 51, 52 & 53.
with Discrete Vertical
Excavations.
Legend:
PW denotes Proposed Work
TTCI denotes TTC Infrastructure
SU denotes Subsurface Utilities
1. Show a note on the face of the drawing entitled “SOURCE OF LAND SURVEY DATA”. The
Note shall cite the Land Surveyor who signed the Land Survey Drawings. The note shall be
shall be in the form: “Land Survey Data (insert description of in scope location within site)
as shown hereon, was taken from Land Survey Drawing(s): (insert list of numbers) prepared
for the project by (insert name of Land Surveyor), O.L.S.”
2. Show a note on the face of the drawing entitled “SOURCE OF UTILITY DATA”. The Note
shall cite the Utility Engineer who signed the Existing Utilities Drawings. The note shall be in
the form: “Utility Data (insert description of in scope location within site) as shown hereon,
was taken from Existing Utilities Drawing(s): (insert list of numbers) prepared for the project
by (insert name of Utility Engineer), P. Eng.”
3. Show a note on the face of the drawing entitled “SOURCE OF TTC TUNNEL DATA”.
a. If TTC Tunnels were compiled or surveyed by the project Land Surveyor, then the
note shall be in the form: “TTC Tunnel Data shown hereon taken from Land Survey
Drawing(s): (insert list of numbers) prepared for the project by (insert name of Land
Surveyor), O.L.S.”.
b. If TTC Tunnels were compiled then the note shall be in the form: “TTC Tunnel Data
shown hereon is compiled from TTC Construction Contract Drawing(s): (insert list of
numbers) obtained from TTC”.
a. Show existing TTC structures in plan, profile and cross section views. Show in all
views: TTC Tracks, TTC Reference Lines with chainages, top of rail elevations and
approximate top of structure elevations.
b. If TTC Tunnels are box structures, show in all views: contraction joints, roof outlines,
wall outlines, invert outlines, TTC Unit Numbers, and show TTC Reference Line
chainages and elevations at each contraction joint and at the midway point between
contraction joints.
c. If TTC Tunnels are bored or mined tunnels, show in all views: tunnel outlines, invert
outlines, TTC Reference Line chainages and elevations every 10m
5. Show Clearance Dimensions from the exterior of TTC tunnels to: adjacent utilities,
property lines and to the Proposed Work.
6. CADD Files shall be compatible with TSRS (Toronto Spatial Reference System).
1. Show notes for “SOURCE OF LAND SURVEY DATA” and for “SOURCE OF TTC TUNNEL
DATA” in accordance with previous Design Drawings section.
2. Show TTC Alignment and TTC Tunnels in accordance with previous Design Drawings
section.
3. Show utilities classified in accordance with ASCE 38-02. Utilities within the scope of this
review shall be investigated and classified as either Level B or Level A.
4. Show Clearance Dimensions from the exterior of TTC tunnels to: adjacent utilities and to
property lines.
6. CADD Files shall be compatible with TSRS (Toronto Spatial Reference System).
1. Survey the tunnel interior and compile the exterior from TTC structural drawings.
2. Survey cross sections at the intervals and locations listed in the table below.
3. Survey cross sections adjacent to tie-backs, boreholes, piles and other Proposed Work.
4. Show all coordinates and elevations in TSRS (Toronto Spatial Reference System).
6. Show TTC Alignment and TTC Tunnels in accordance with the previous Design Drawings
section.
7. Show notes for “SOURCE OF TTC TUNNEL DATA” in accordance with the previous Design
Drawings section.
8. Show Clearance Dimensions from the surveyed interior of TTC tunnels to: adjacent property
lines as measured.
11. CADD Files shall be compatible with TSRS (Toronto Spatial Reference System).
LEGEND: NOTES:
N denotes Northing TTCCH denotes TTC Chainage Publish Exact Chainage of known Points
E denotes Easting (from TTC Drawing) Publish all other values to 0.1m
TTCD# denotes TTC Drawing Number HC denotes Horizontal Clearance
LEGEND: NOTES:
OGE denotes Original Ground Elevation TTCTSE denotes TTC Top of Structure Publish all values to 0.1m
TE denotes Terminus Elevation Elevation (from TTC Drawing)
TTCD# denotes TTC Drawing Number VC denotes Vertical Clearance
1. The Land Surveyor shall either locate pre-existing points demarcated by others or demarcate
new points such as those shown on the Point Layout Tables.
2. Each point shall be clearly demarcated on the ground with a symbol and the ID#.
3. The Land Surveyor shall prepare a Land Survey Drawing showing all demarcated points on
the ground in relation to site Topographic Features and shall list the XYZ coordinates for
each point on the face of the drawing.
4. In addition to coordinates, for additional verification, the drawing shall show measured
chainage and offset distances to each demarcated point from the nearest surveyed baseline
that can easily be found in the field such as a curb line, building line, wall or other fixed
topographic baseline or Land Survey Control with a zero starting point.
6 Glossary
General - TTC Infrastructure is any TTC utility, tunnel, station or structure, either existing or
proposed, especially subsurface TTC Infrastructure.
- Proposed Work is any proposed Excavation that may cause Conflicts with TTC
Infrastructure.
- Excavations for the purposes of this document are either SOE Systems or Discrete
Vertical Excavations.
- SOE Systems are Support of Excavation Systems with or without caisson walls, pile
walls, pile and lagging walls, shoring, tiebacks, and other elements, and shall have a
published design gridline system which shall have published TSRS layout coordinates
for major gridline intersection points.
- Discrete Vertical Excavations are individual and separate vertical excavations, not part
of any SOE System, including: vacuum test holes, boreholes, wells, piles, caissons,
utility pole footings, trenches and test pits with or without shoring and shall have
published TSRS layout coordinates for their centre points and corner points.
- Conflicts are classified as Direct, Indirect or Utility Related.
- Direct Conflicts are physical contacts with TTC Infrastructure by the Proposed Work.
- Indirect Conflicts are Physical changes to TTC Infrastructure resulting from physical
changes to surrounding conditions caused by the Proposed Work, especially changes to
soil conditions.
- Utility Related Conflicts are possible Direct or Indirect Conflicts with nearby subsurface
utilities caused by the Proposed Work.
Dimensioning - Clearance Dimensions are dimensions between the Proposed Work and existing TTC
Infrastructure. A clearance dimension: may be horizontal - such as a setback shown in
plan view; may be vertical – such as an elevation difference shown in profile or cross
section or; may be perpendicular - such as a perpendicular distance from a diagonal
tieback to the edge of a TTC box structure.
- Layout Dimensions are dimensions between existing Land Survey Controls and the
Proposed Work that can be used by the constructor to set out the location of the
Proposed Work for placement during construction. Layout Dimensions shall be
elevations, coordinates, distances, angles, bearings or any combination of these items.
Layout Dimensions shall be accurate otherwise the Proposed Work might be placed in
the wrong location during construction which in turn may cause Conflicts with TTC
infrastructure possibly causing damage.
The following review and alert levels apply to TTC structures and shoring.
Review Level Alert Level
Station and Tunnel 2mm movement, includes 3mm movement, includes
Box Structure displacement, deformation displacement, deformation and
and rotation rotation
Circular Tunnel 3mm differential movement 5mm differential movement over
over 9.4m track length 9.4m track length
All monitoring results for TTC Structures, underpinning and shoring shall be provided to the TTC
within 24hrs when Alert Level is reached, otherwise weekly monitoring reports are required. The
following monitoring frequencies should be followed, where required.
Review Level: If the displacement of the TTC structures or shoring reaches the value of the Review
Level, the Developer shall conduct a review of the work completed with the area noted for the
movement, and the Developer shall assess whether it is necessary to alter the method or sequence
of construction.
The Condition Survey of the TTC structures shall include a survey to confirm locations of existing
walls, roof and foundations of the structures. The extent of the Condition Survey shall include one
TTC structural unit (12m) beyond each end of the excavation for the Development structure.
The Condition Survey report shall include sketches showing the locations and type of the “defects,
in addition to a photographic record – see attached sample Sketches. In addition to a hard copy of
the report, provide a CD with all of the actual photographs – original JPG or TIFF files – to allow
for zooming in, and for post-processing, if necessary, to improve visibility. Show all photograph
locations on the plans.
Measure the size of the cracks with a gauge and identify them in the written text of the report –
see sample illustrations on following sheets.
Standard industry practice is to follow MTO guidelines for structure inspections, which TTC does
as well. According to MTO, the cracks are defined as hairline only if they are smaller than or equal
to 0.3mm. Between 0.3mm and 1mm they are defined as medium and bigger than 1mm are called
wide. If no cracks are mentioned up to 1mm as indicated in the survey, that means that TTC would
not be able to capture crack width changes from let's say 0.3mm to 0.9mm as a result of
construction, which may be significant to the durability of our structures. All cracks over 0.3mm
should be indicated and shown in the survey.
1. The Substation cannot be de-energized during service periods, while transit vehicles are
entering or exiting service, or, if required by maintenance, during non-service periods.
2. Access to the Substation, Substation parking, and public sidewalks around the substation
cannot be blocked at any time.
3. The Substation cannot have any temporary or permanent items, including but not limited to
structures, piles, scaffolding, cables, guy wires, and ropes, installed on, over, or under the
land on which the Substation is situated, attached to or connected to any Substation
component, including but not limited to structure, grounding system, equipment, fence, and
pole.
4. The Substation components, including but not limited to electrical equipment, structures,
fencing, and grounding, cannot be removed.
5. Due to the possible ground fault step and touch hazard around the Substation, only non-
conductive, non-metallic building materials are permitted to be used along the Substation
fence and/or property line, and must extend a minimum of 2 metres away from any change
in direction and/or corner post of the fence, and a minimum of 2 metres above the top of
the fence.
7. All design and construction work must take into consideration and account for all electrical,
fire, and building codes with associated limits of approach, clearances, fire ratings, etc., for
the electrical equipment installed in the Substation. Snow load studies for the impact on
TTC structures and equipment must be supplied where required by the OBC.
8. It is the responsibility of Developer to consider the impact on the development and/or the
Developer’s property of EMI, EMF, noise, vibration, and DC stray current issues that may
exist currently or in the future from the Substation.
9. No climbing points on the development’s permanent structures shall exist within 3 metres of
the fence and/or property line of the Substation, or if so they must come with permanent
measures to prevent entry into the Substation. During construction, no climbing points shall
exist within 3m of the Substation.
10. Shoring tie backs cannot interfere with the Substation grounding system and must take into
account possible ground fault potential rise to prevent step and touch potential hazard to
the construction workers.
12. Developer must protect TTC cables, as approved by TTC and using TTC approved
contractor.
13. Excavations must not damage or interfere with TTC property or facilities.
15. The Substation must be protected from dust and debris during and after the development
construction. The Developer must submit an action plan and risk assessment to be
reviewed and approved by TTC.
16. Temporary construction barriers on Substation property might be permitted if agreed to with
Substation Maintenance if they do not interfere with access to or parking at the Substation,
or are not over existing buried ductbanks.
17. TTC property may not be used for access or storage without prior written agreement.
18. Adequate lighting and security must be maintained on the Developer’s property during
construction.
Information, drawings, and documents required for the review will vary by development. Some
developments may require additional items not specifically identified below and addiitonal
requirements will be determined during Development Review. The information, drawings, and
documents submitted by the Developer must demonstrate that the proposed development will not
adversely impact planned/future TTC structures or R-O-W. All documents must be signed and
sealed by the appropriate professional responsible for preparing these documents.
1. Newly commissioned Land Surveys and Utility Investigations showing up-to-date site
conditions, in accordance with Appendix II of the Developer’s Guide..
2. A site plan of the development showing plan, profile and cross sectional outlines of
planned/future TTC structures or R-O-W, including centre lines of track for bored tunnel and
reference lines of construction for box structure and other structures, together with
minimum clearance dimensions between planned/future TTC structures or R-O-W and new
proposed structures. A minimum clearance of 3m is required between planned/future TTC
structures or R-O-W and new proposed development structures.
4. Structural drawings including caisson/foundation plans, sections and details, floor plans,
column and wall schedules and loads on foundation for the development.
5. Plan and cross-sections of the development and its founding elevations relative to
planned/future TTC structures or R-O-W.
6. Location in plan and cross section of all above ground and underground storage tanks and
associated piping showing distances to planned/future TTC infrastructure.
9. Shoring drawings. Shoring and tie-backs shall be kept a minimum of 3m away from
planned/future TTC structures or R-O-W. Shoring and tie-backs are not permitted above any
parts of planned/future TTC structures. Tie-backs that are within 10m of planned/future TTC
structure’s exterior walls or R-O-W may need to be de-stressed. The requirement for de-
stressing of tie-backs will be determined by TTC on a case by case basis during the