The 911 Civic Addressing is based on a two-part system that includes both the six-digit number and the road name. Established on a grid system, it is defined by the intersection of the driveway access and the road. If you have an emergency and require assistance from Police, Fire, Ambulance, or other emergency staff, your address will appear on the call-taker's screen at the 911 answering bureau. In order to ensure accurate updated information, it is important that you inform your local telephone company of any changes to your address to ensure prompt services using the 911 Emergency Services. It would also be beneficial to record the 911 number near all of your telephones so that it can easily be recalled to emergency personnel.
Who is Responsible?
It is the responsibility of the property owner to keep and maintain in good condition their civic number plate and civic numbers including all costs associated with such maintenance or replacement of damaged or stolen signs when necessary (Township of Norwich By-law 49-95). If you require a replacement 911 sign please contact Building Services.
Where Do I Place the 911 sign?
The Civic number plate is to be placed on its own post, within 3 m (10 ft.) of the property line and within 3 m (10 ft.) of the edge of the driveway (unobscured by mailboxes, etc.), perpendicular to the fronting road. The plate must be a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft.) above grade, and a maximum of 2 m (6 ft. 6 in.) above grade. Any variation of this provision is subject to the approval of the Chief Building Official, Road Superintendent or other designated person. (By-law 49-95 Schedule “A” Section 4.1.2)
Who is responsible for the civic addressing in Urban Areas?
The Township of Norwich Chief Building Official, or designate, retains the responsibility of allocating new civic addresses as new properties are developed, upon issuance of a building permit, based on the County of Oxford Civic Addressing Guidelines.
What are the requirement for displaying my property's civic address number?
Urban civic address numbers or unit numbers may be affixed to the main building/dwelling. The numbers used are to be a minimum of 7 inches in height, or where made of a reflective material, 5 inches in height and; the numbers used must be clearly visible from the travelled portion of the road under all lighting, and in all seasons and weather conditions.