Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355
Belcarra, British Columbia
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VILLAGE OF BELCARRA
CONSOLIDATED
BUILDING AND PLUMBING CODE REGULATION BYLAW No. 355, 2003
A bylaw for the administration of the building code
This consolidation is a copy of a bylaw consolidated under the authority of Section 139 of the
Community Charter. This consolidation is not a legal document. Individual copies of the bylaw
may be obtained by contacting the Village Office. This bylaw is printed under and by authority of
the Chief Administrative Officer of the Village of Belcarra.
- Amendment Bylaw No. 374, 2005 effective date May 30, 2005
- Fees and Charges Bylaw 400, 2008 effective date February 11, 2008
- Amendment Bylaw No. 437, 2011 effective date May 3, 2011
- Amendment Bylaw No. 454, 2012 effective date June 18, 2012
- Amendment Bylaw No. 457, 2012 effective date September 19, 2012
- Amendment Bylaw No. 464, 2013 effective date May 13, 2013
- Regulatory Bylaw Enforcement and Penalties Amendment Bylaw No. 519, 2018
effective date May 22, 2018
- Amendment Bylaw No. 521, 2018 effective date May 22, 2018
- Amendment Bylaw No. 543, 2020 effective date January 27, 2020
WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has enacted the British Columbia Building Code
to govern standards in respect of the construction, alteration, repair and demolition of
buildings and structures in municipalities and regional districts in the Province;
AND WHEREAS the Province by enactment has authorized Council, for the health, safety and
protection of persons and property, to regulate the construction, alteration, repair or
demolition of buildings and structures by bylaw;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Village of Belcarra, in open meeting assembled, enacts
as follows:
1.
This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Village of Belcarra Building and
Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003".
2.
Every reference to this bylaw in this or another Village bylaw is a reference to this or the
other bylaw as amended as of the date of the reference.
3.
"Village of Belcarra Building and Plumbing Code Administration Bylaw, 1992, No.
144", as amended, is hereby repealed.
PART 1
INTERPRETATION
4.
In this bylaw: the following words and terms have the meanings set out in Section 1.1.3.2
of the Building Code as of the date of the adoption of this bylaw:
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"assembly", "building", "building area", "building height", "business and personal
services occupancy", "care or detention occupancy", "constructor", "coordinating
registered professional", "designer", "dwelling unit", "excavation", "field review",
"firewall", "fixture", "grade", "high hazard industrial occupancy", "industrial
occupancy", "low hazard industrial occupancy", "major occupancy", "mercantile
occupancy", "medium hazard industrial occupancy", "occupancy", "owner",
"private
sewage
disposal
system",
"registered
professional",
"residential
occupancy" or "unsafe condition".
5.
In this bylaw:
"accepted" means reviewed by the building official under the applicable provisions of
the Building Code and this bylaw;
"addition" means an alteration to any building which will increase the total aggregate floor
area or the building height (in storeys);
"agent" includes a person, firm or corporation representing the owner, by written
designation or contract, and also includes a hired tradesperson or constructor who may
be granted permits for work within the limitations of his or her licence;
"alteration" means a change, repair or modification of the construction or arrangement
of any building or structure, or to an occupancy regulated by this bylaw;
"Building Code" means the British Columbia Building Code 1998 as adopted by the
Minister responsible under provincial legislation, as amended or re-enacted from time to
time;
"building official" includes building inspectors, plan checkers and plumbing inspectors
designated or appointed by the Village;
"BWSDS"
means
Belcarra
Water
Supply
and
Distribution
System;
(Bylaw Amendment 454, 2012)
"complex building" means
(1)
a building used for major occupancies classified as:
(a)
assembly occupancies,
(b)
care or detention occupancies, or
(c)
high hazard industrial occupancies.
(2)
a building exceeding 600 square meters in building area or exceeding three
storeys in building height used for major occupancies classified as:
(a)
residential occupancies,
(b)
business and personal services occupancies,
(c)
mercantile occupancies, or
(d)
medium and low hazard industrial occupancies;
"construct" includes build, erect, install, repair, alter, add, enlarge, move, locate,
relocate, reconstruct, demolish, remove, excavate or shore;
"Council" means the Council of the Village of Belcarra
"designer" means the person responsible for design and, unless the requirement is
waived under an enforcement policy of the Council, if required under this bylaw or the
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Building Code must be an architect or professional engineer registered and licensed as
such under the laws of British Columbia;
"existing", in respect of a building means that portion of a building lawfully
constructed prior to the submission of a permit application required under this bylaw;
"health and safety aspects of the work" means design and construction regulated by
Part 3, Part 4, and Sections 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7.1-9.7.3, 9.7.5-9.7.7, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.12,
9.14, 9.15, 9.17, 9.18, 9.20, 9.21, 9.22, 9.23, 9.24, 9.31, 9.32, 9.34, 9.35 and 9.36 of Part
9 of the Building Code;
"LAS" means the Village of Belcarra Water Supply and Distribution Local Area Service
fronting and having the capability to connect a property to the BWSDS;
(Bylaw Amendment 454, 2012)
"multi-family residential" describes a building containing more than one residential
occupancy, described as a dwelling unit;
"owner" includes the agent of the owner;
"permit" means permission or authorization in writing by the building official to perform
work regulated by this bylaw and, in the case of occupancy permit, to occupy a
building or part of a building;
"point of use purification system" means a system of filters, piping or other
components intended to purify and deliver potable water to a single family residence,
with or without an accessory suite, located on the owner's property and will rely
exclusively on the owner for regular maintenance, repair and water quality testing;
"proof of potable water" means;
1)
for the purpose of defining potable water which is safe for human
consumption and meets the standard in Schedule "L" to this bylaw for
onsite wells or water sources;
2)
a connection to the BWSDS where a property is located within the LAS;
(Bylaw Amendment 454, 2012)
"professional design" means the plans and supporting documents bearing the date,
seal or stamp, and signature of a registered professional;
"proof of compliance" in connection with the Sewerage System Regulation, means
the "Record of Sewerage System Form" that has been accepted by the Fraser Health
Authority and includes "Letter of Certification" as a result of compliance with the
Sewerage System Regulation.
(Bylaw Amendment 374, 2005)
"project" means any construction operation;
"protection" describes an enactment made for the health, safety and protection of
persons and property;
"retaining structure" means a wall, or a series of walls, constructed for the purpose of
supporting or confining earth, water or other material and restraining it from moving;
"roof membrane" means that part of the building which is designed and constructed to
protect the roof with Building Code approved roofing materials, including flashing,
installed to shed rain, snow, or other moisture laden elements and prevent water due to
ice damming from entering the roof.
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"simple building" means a building of three storeys or less in building height, having a
building area not exceeding 600 square meters and used for major occupancies
classified as
(a)
residential occupancies,
(b)
business and personal services occupancies,
(c)
mercantile occupancies, or
(d)
medium and low hazard industrial occupancies.
"sewage system building" means any component of a sewage disposal system that
contains mechanical devices or vents septic gases, whether located above or below
grade.
"stacked rock wall" means any non-mortared or non-reinforced wall consisting of rock or
boulder units greater than 250mm in the least dimension or .027 m3 in volume where
each rock or boulder unit is not:
(1)
buried in native, solid bearing ground to a depth not less than one third its
diameter and volume; and
(2)
located on land generally sloping less than 3 horizontal to 1 vertical;
"structure" means a construction or portion thereof, of any kind, whether fixed to,
supported by or sunk into land or water, except
(1)
landscaping, fences, at grade paving, asphalt, brick, tile or concrete areas
intended for pedestrian or vehicle movement;
(2)
retaining structures less than 1.22 meters in height; or
(3)
sewage system buildings.
"swimming pool" means any private or other pool, constructed or prefabricated,
constructed in an earth depression or located above grade, used or intended to be used
for swimming, bathing, wading or diving which is designed to contain water and has a
depth exceeding 0.5 metres and a surface area greater than 9 square metres;
"value of the work" means that amount that is calculated as follows:
(1)
for construction of a "simple building" containing a residential occupancy
that is served by only one dwelling unit, or two dwelling units if permitted as
an auxiliary and secondary residential occupancy, the greater of
(a)
the declared value of the work,
(b)
the value calculated using Schedule C; or
(2)
for all other construction, the greater of:
(a)
the declared value of the work, or
(b)
the value calculated using a method stipulated in the "Marshall
Valuation Service".
"water supplier" means in a waterworks system of two or more users, the person
designated as purveyor of the waterworks system or in the event a designated purveyor
is not named, the authorized Director or manager, acting as a representative for the
waterworks system.
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"waterworks system" means a collection and distribution system, including wells storage
tanks, piping, purification, filtration and appurtenances.
6.
Definitions of words and phrases used in this bylaw that are not included in the definitions
in this Part have the meanings commonly assigned to them in the context in which they
are used in this bylaw, taking into account the specialized use of terms with the various
trades and professions to which the terminology applies.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIONS
7.
Words defining the authority of the building official are to be construed as internal
administrative directions and not as creating a duty.
ABBREVIATIONS
8.
The abbreviations of words and phrases in this bylaw shall have the meanings assigned
to them by the Building Code.
PART 2
PURPOSE OF BYLAW
9.
The bylaw, despite any other provision herein, shall be interpreted in accordance with this
section.
10.
This bylaw has been enacted for the purpose of regulating construction within the
Village of Belcarra in the general public interest. The activities undertaken by or on behalf
of the Village of Belcarra pursuant to this bylaw are for the sole purpose of providing a
limited and interim spot-checking function for reason of health, safety and the protection
of persons and property.
11.
The purpose of this bylaw does not extend to
(1)
the protection of owners, owner/builders or constructors from economic loss;
(2)
the assumption by the Village of Belcarra or any building official of any
responsibility for ensuring the compliance by any owner, his or her representatives
or any employees, constructors or designers retained by him or her, with the
Building Code, the requirements of this bylaw or other applicable enactments
respecting safety;
(3)
providing any person a warranty of design or workmanship with respect to any
building or structure for which a building permit or occupancy permit is issued
under this bylaw;
(4)
providing a warranty or assurance that construction undertaken pursuant to
building permits issued by the Village of Belcarra free from latent, or any defects.
PART 3
APPLICATION
12.
This bylaw applies to the geographical area of the Village of Belcarra and to land, the
surface of water, air space, buildings and structures in the Village of Belcarra.
13.
This bylaw applies to the design, construction and occupancy of new buildings and
structures, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation and
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occupancy of existing buildings and structures and traffic management plan, see
item 13 (1).
(Bylaw Amendment 521, 2018)
(1)
Any application of a permit having a value exceeding $250,000.00 shall be required
to prepare a "Traffic Management Plan" in a format prescribed by the Village of
Belcarra.
(Bylaw Amendment 521, 2018)
14.
This bylaw does not apply to
(1)
a fence permitted to be constructed under the Village's Zoning Bylaw, in force from
time to time;
(2)
an accessory building with a floor area less than 10 square metres, a trellis, an
arbour, a retaining structure less than 1.22 metres height measured from the base
of the structure to the top of the structure, and other such landscape features on a
parcel zoned for simple buildings under the Village's Zoning Bylaw, in force from
time to time, if the building or structure complies with the property lot line setback
requirements of the Zoning Bylaw, in force from time to time;
(3)
non-structural repair and maintenance of lawfully conforming structures in all
zones under the Village's Zoning Bylaw, in force from time to time;
(4)
replacement of hot water tanks;
(5)
the clearing of stoppages or the repair of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, when
such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or re-arrangement of valves,
pipes or fixtures.
(6)
the installation of new, or replacement of existing roofing or deck membranes,
kitchen cabinets; floor coverings; exterior cladding or weatherproof membranes or
hydronic or radiant heating piping;
(7)
a building or structure exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as
provided in this bylaw;
(8)
public works construction or structures, located on a highway or within an
easement or statutory right of way;
(9)
mechanical, plumbing or other equipment and appliances not regulated under this
bylaw or the Building Code.
LIMITED APPLICATION TO EXISTING BUILDINGS
15.
Except as provided in the Building Code, when an existing building has been lawfully
constructed before the enactment of this bylaw, the enactment of this bylaw is not to be
interpreted as requiring that the building must be reconstructed or altered, unless it is by
this or another bylaw, regulation or statute expressly so provided.
16.
This bylaw applies if the whole or any part of an existing building is moved either within
or into the Village, including relocation relative to parcel lines created by subdivision or
consolidation.
17.
If an existing building or a structure is damaged by fire, decay, storm, earthquake or
otherwise to an extent greater than 75 percent of its assessed value as of the date of the
damage above its foundations, this bylaw, the Building Code and the British Columbia
Fire Code Regulation apply to the work necessary to reconstruct damaged portions of the
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building or structure and to correct any contraventions of these codes in the remainder
of the building or structure.
18.
If an alteration is made to an existing building the alteration must comply with this
bylaw and the Building Code.
19.
If the alteration is limited to small suites intended for a Group A Division 2, D, E or F2
occupancy under the Building Code and if the occupancy load for the entire suite does
not exceed 60 persons the alteration must conform to this bylaw.
20.
If the alterations to an existing building include minor additions which
(1)
add no more than 25% to the building area of the building,
(2)
do not exceed 500 square meters in floor area, and
(3)
do not create a non-conformity or add further non-compliance to the building,
the additions must comply with this bylaw and the Building Code, and the rest of the
building must be upgraded to a level consistent with Sections 18 and 19, as applicable.
PART 4
POWERS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ADMINISTRATION OF BYLAW
21.
The building official may keep records of applications received; permits and orders
issued, inspections and tests, and retain copies of papers and documents connected with
the administration of this bylaw.
REFUSAL TO ISSUE PERMIT
22.
The building official may refuse to issue a permit if in his or her opinion the proposed
work will contravene the requirements of the Building Code or the provisions of this or
any other bylaw of the Village.
REVOCATION OF PERMIT
23.
The building official may revoke a permit if in his or her opinion the results of tests on
materials, devices, construction methods, structural assemblies or foundation conditions
contravene the Building Code or the provisions of this bylaw or both, or if all permits
required under this bylaw have not been obtained.
CONFORMITY TO BUILDING CODE
24.
The building official may establish or require the owner to establish whether a method
or type of construction or material used in the construction of a building or structure
complies with the requirements and provisions of this bylaw and the Building Code.
RIGHT OF ENTRY
25.
No person shall obstruct the entry of a building official or other authorized official of the
Village of Belcarra on property in the administration of this bylaw. The building official
may enter on property at any time in order to ascertain whether the requirements of this
bylaw are being met.
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CONSENT OR NOTICE
26.
If a building permitted under the Village's Zoning Bylaw, in force from time to time, to be
used for a residential occupancy is occupied, the building official must, prior to entry
in the residence under Section 25:
(a)
obtain the prior consent of an occupant; or
(b)
deliver to an occupant at least 24 hours' written notice of the proposed entry.
CREDENTIALS
27.
The building official must ensure that persons entering on property under Sections 25
and 26 are in possession of identification provided by the Municipality, which identify
them as authorized Village of Belcarra representatives.
TESTS
28.
The building official may direct that tests of materials, equipment, devices,
construction methods, structural assemblies or foundations be made, or sufficient
evidence or proof be submitted at the expense of the owner, where such evidence or
proof is necessary to determine whether the material, equipment, device, construction
or foundation condition complies with this bylaw and the Building Code.
POWERS
29.
The building official may order
(1)
a person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw to comply with the provision
within the time period ordered;
(2)
work to stop on the building or structure or any part of it, if the work is
proceeding in contravention of this bylaw, the Building Code, or any other
enactment of the Village or other applicable enactments respecting protection or
if there is an unsafe condition, and may enter on the property to affix or post a
stop work order in the form of Schedule I;
(3)
the removal of any unauthorized encroachment on public property;
(4)
the removal of any building, structure or part of them constructed in
contravention of a provision of this bylaw;
(5)
the cessation of any occupancy in contravention of a provision of this bylaw;
(6)
the cessation of any occupancy if any unsafe condition exists because of work
being undertaken or not completed;
(7)
the correction of any unsafe condition;
(8)
the correction of any work which contravenes this bylaw, the Building Code or
any other enactments of the Village; and
(9)
every person served with an order under this section must comply with the order.
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OWNER'S AND CONSTRUCTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
EQUIVALENTS
30.
Every owner who wishes to provide an equivalent to satisfy one or more of the requirements
of the Building Code or this bylaw must submit sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the
proposed equivalent will provide the level of performance required by the Building Code or
this bylaw and pay the non-refundable fee set out in Schedule B.
31.
Despite the other provisions of this bylaw, the building official may require as a
condition of the issuance of a building permit that the owner execute and submit to the
Village the owner's undertaking form set out in Schedule D.
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
32.
Every owner, or his or her agent, must carry out construction or have the construction
carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code, this bylaw and the
other bylaws of the Village and neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the
review of plans and supporting documents, nor inspections made by the building official
or a registered professional relieve the owner, or his or her agent, from full and sole
responsibility to perform the work in strict accordance with this bylaw, the Building Code
and other applicable enactments.
33.
Every owner must allow the building official and any person authorized by the building
official to act on his behalf to enter any building or premises at any reasonable time for
the purpose of administering and enforcing this bylaw.
34.
Every owner must obtain all required permits or approvals prior to commencing the work
to which they relate.
35.
No owner or agent shall knowingly submit false or misleading information to a building
official in relation to any permit application or construction undertaken pursuant to this
bylaw.
36.
Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw nor the acceptance or review of plans,
drawings or specifications or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by or on
behalf of the Village of Belcarra constitute in any way a representation, warranty,
assurance or statement that the Building Code, this bylaw or other applicable
enactments respecting safety have been complied with.
37.
No person shall rely upon any permit as establishing compliance with this bylaw or
assume or conclude that this bylaw has been administered or enforced according to its
terms. The person to whom the building permit is issued and his or her representatives
are responsible for making such determination.
38.
Every owner must ensure that the permit, the plans and specifications on which the
issuance of the building permit was based, all municipal inspection certificates, and
professional field reviews are available at the site of the work for inspection during
working hours by the building official and that the permit placard is posted
conspicuously on the site during the entire execution of the work authorized by the
permit.
39.
Every owner will have full and sole responsibility to carry out the work in respect of which
the permit was issued in compliance with the Building Code and this bylaw or other
applicable enactments respecting safety.
40.
Every owner must ensure that all construction complies with the Building Code, this
bylaw and other applicable enactments respecting safety.
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41.
Every owner to whom a permit is issued is responsible for the cost of repair of any
damage to municipal works that occurs in the course of the work authorized by the
permit.
42.
Every owner to whom a permit is issued must, during construction post the civic
address or property identifier number on the property in a location visible from any
adjoining streets or water access point.
1) Every owner, or their agent, must ensure that the details and conditions of the Traffic
Management Plan are adhered to.
(Bylaw Amendment No. 521, 2018)
2) Every owner, or their agent, must ensure the Traffic Management Plan is available on
site during construction.
(Bylaw Amendment No. 521, 2018)
NOTICE
43.
Every owner must, at least 2 business days prior to commencing work at the building
site, give notice to the building official of the date on which the owner intends to begin
such work.
44.
Every owner must give notice in writing to the building official of any change in or
termination of engagement of a registered professional during the course of the
construction immediately when the change or termination occurs.
45.
If an owner terminates the engagement of a registered professional the owner must
terminate the work until the owner has engaged a new registered professional, and
has delivered to the building official letters of assurance. If the engagement of a
registered professional is terminated all inspections undertaken without the required
engagement of a registered professional may be withdrawn and in such cases must be
re-inspected.
46.
Without limiting Section 107 to 111, every owner must give notice to the building official
with at least 2 business days notification
(a)
of intent to do work that is required or ordered to be inspected during construction;
(b)
of intent to cover work that has been ordered to be inspected prior to covering;
and,
(c)
when work has been completed so that a final inspection can be made.
47.
Every owner must give notice in writing to the building official and pay the non-
refundable fee set out in Schedule B immediately upon any change in ownership or
change in the address of the owner, which occurs prior to the issuance of an occupancy
permit.
48.
Every owner must give such other notice to the building official as may be required by
the building official or by a provision of this bylaw.
UNCOVERING WORK
49.
When required by the building official, every owner must uncover and replace at the
owner's own expense any work that has been covered without inspection contrary to this
bylaw or an order issued by the building official.
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SECURITY DEPOSIT
50.
In addition to a security deposit under Section 85 to 89, every owner must pay to the
Village, within 30 days of receiving an invoice for same from the Village, the cost of repair
of any damage to public property or Village works or services that may occur as a result
of undertaking work for which a permit was required.
REQUIREMENTS OF PERMIT
51.
Every owner must comply with the requirements of this bylaw and the conditions of a
permit and must not omit work required by this bylaw or the conditions of a permit.
OCCUPANCY PERMIT
52.
Every owner must obtain an occupancy permit from the building official under Section
131 to 134 prior to any occupancy of:
(a)
a new building or structure; or
(b)
a partial occupancy of a building or structure under construction, but
only if that portion of the building or structure is self contained and
provided with essential services respecting health and safety.
UNSAFE CONDITION
53.
When a building or part thereof is in an unsafe condition, the owner must immediately
take all necessary action to put the building in a safe condition.
DEMOLITION
54.
Prior to obtaining a building permit to demolish a structure the owner must
(a)
provide a vacancy date, and
(b)
pay all Municipal site servicing or service disconnection fees as set out in
the Village's bylaws governing Public Works waterworks and sewers.
55.
Prior to obtaining a building permit to demolish a structure all public utilities, municipal
services, private water supplies and private or public sewage disposal systems must be
capped, and terminated or otherwise protected from damage or disturbance.
56.
Every owner must ensure that on completion of demolition procedures, all debris and fill
is cleared, the site is levelled or graded and all excavations are protected with security
and/or security barriers. Until such time as a permit to construct is approved, the owner
is responsible for all onsite security and the protection of the public.
OBLIGATIONS OF CONSTRUCTOR
57.
Every constructor must ensure that all requirements of the Building Code, this bylaw
and other applicable enactments respecting construction safety are complied with.
58.
Every constructor must ensure that no excavation or other work is undertaken on public
property, or adjacent private property and that no land is disturbed, building erected or
materials stored in whole or in part thereon, without first having obtained approval in
writing from the appropriate authority over such public or private property.
59.
Every constructor is responsible jointly and severally with the owner's for any work
actually undertaken.
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REGISTERED PROFESSIONALS' RESPONSIBILITIES
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND FIELD REVIEW
60.
If a building official considers that the site conditions, size or complexity of a
development or an aspect of a development warrant, he or she may require the owner to
retain a registered professional to provide design and plan certification and field
review supported by letters of assurance in the form of Schedules A, B-1, B-2, C-A and
C-B referred to in Section 2.6 of Part 2 of the Building Code.
61.
Prior to the coordinated preoccupancy site review for a complex building, or final
inspection for a simple building in circumstances where letters of assurance have been
required in accordance with the requirements of this bylaw, the owner must provide the
Village with letters of assurance in the form of Schedules C-A or C-B, as appropriate,
referred to in Section 2.6 of Part 2 of the Building Code.
62.
If a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with the
requirements of this bylaw, he or she shall also provide proof of professional liability
insurance and errors and omissions insurance to the building official with coverage and
limits adequate to permit the Village, the owner or a third party to recover damages and
costs from the registered professional in respect of any cause, claim or action that
might arise as a result of professional liability/error or omission of the registered
professional.
REQUIREMENT FOR REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL
63.
The owner must provide professional design and a field review in respect of a
building permit for
(1)
a complex building;
(2)
a simple building constructed on, or contiguous to, a complex building;
(3)
structural components of buildings that fall within the scope of Part 4 of the
Building Code;
(4)
foundation and excavation components of new simple buildings in schedule
area (i.e. geotech area) in the area shown on Schedule E;
(5)
a building that is designed with common egress systems for the occupants and
requires the use of firewalls according to the Building Code;
(6)
alterations to a building or structure falling under the circumstances set out in
subsections 63(1), (2) or (3);
(7)
a building or structure subject to Section 60 in respect of which the building
official determines that site conditions, size or complexity so warrant in the
interests of health and safety of persons or protection of persons and property;
(8)
the building envelope components of all buildings under Part 3 of the Building
Code, all residential buildings that contain more than two dwelling units, and all
other buildings whose building envelopes do not comply with the prescriptive
requirements of Part 9 of the Building Code; and,
(9)
a building or structure on a parcel the building official believes is subject to or is
likely to be subject to flooding, mud flows, debris flows, debris torrents, erosion,
land slip, rock falls, slope stability, subsidence or avalanche, and the requirement
for professional design and a field review is in addition to a requirement under
an enactment for a report certified by a professional engineer with experience in
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geotechnical engineering that the parcel may be used safely for the use intended
and that the plans submitted with the application comply with the relevant
provisions of the Building Code and applicable bylaws of the Village.
64.
The requirement for professional design and field review in Section 63 may be waived
by the building official for work involving minor tenant improvements if Council has
adopted a policy respecting enforcement in relation to minor tenant improvements.
65.
The building official may require the registered professional carrying out the
professional design and field review of a building envelope to provide evidence that he
or she has experience and expertise in respect of the design and field review of
building envelopes.
PROFESSIONAL PLAN CERTIFICATION
66.
The letters of assurance in the form of Schedules A, B-1, and B-2, referred in Section 2.6,
of Part 2 of the Building Code are relied upon by the Village and its building officials as
certification that the design and plans to which the letters of assurance relate comply with
the Building Code and other applicable enactments relating to protection.
67.
A building permit issued for the construction of a complex building, or for a simple
building for which a building official required professional design under Sections 79,
80, and 81 must be in the form of Schedule F, and letters of assurance pursuant to
Sections 79 and 81 of this bylaw must be in the form of Schedules A, B-1, and B-2,
referred to in Section 2.6 of Part 2 of the Building Code.
68.
A building permit issued referred to Section 67 of this bylaw must include a notice to the
owner that the building permit is issued in reliance upon the certification of the
registered professionals that the design and plans submitted in support of the
application for the building permit comply with the Building Code and other applicable
enactments relating to protection.
69.
When a building permit is issued pursuant to Section 68 of this bylaw the permit fee
must be reduced by 5% of the fees payable under Schedule B to this bylaw, up to a
maximum reduction of $500.00 (Five Hundred Dollars).
PERMIT CONDITIONS
70.
A permit is required whenever work regulated under this bylaw is to be undertaken.
OWNER RESPONSIBILITY
71.
The issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the acceptance or review of plans, drawings
or specifications or supporting documents or inspections made by or on behalf of the
Village do not;
(1)
relieve the owner or his or her representatives from full and sole responsibility to
perform the work in strict accordance with the Building Code, this bylaw and all
other codes, standards and applicable enactments;
(2)
constitute in any way a representation, warranty, assurance or statement that the
Building Code, this bylaw or any other applicable standards or enactments have
been complied with; or
(3)
constitute a representation or warranty that the building or structure meets any
standard of materials or workmanship, and
no person may rely on any of those acts as establishing compliance with the
Building Code or this bylaw or any standard of construction.
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72.
It is the full and sole responsibility of the owner (and if the owner is acting through a
representative, the representative and the owner) to carry out the work in respect of
which the permit was issued in compliance with the Building Code, this bylaw and all
other applicable codes, standards and enactments.
PART 5 - BUILDING PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING FOR BUILDING PERMIT
73.
Prior to submitting an application for a building permit, the owner must satisfy the
following requirements or conditions:
(1)
issuance of a development permit in an area designated by the Village's official
community plan as a development permit area;
(2)
compliance of the proposed building or structure with all Village bylaws, except
to the extent a variance of a bylaw is authorized by a development permit,
development variance permit or order of the Board of Variance;
(3)
the signing by the Village Approving Officer of the subdivision plan that, once
registered, would create the parcel on which the building or structure is proposed
to be constructed;
(4)
documentation to provide evidence to the building official that the person
applying for the proposed building permit is the owner of the parcel that is the
subject of the proposed building permit application, or is the agent of the owner;
(5)
if the parcel that is the subject of the proposed building permit application is not,
or is not intended to be, connected to the Village's sewage disposal system, proof
of
compliance
with
the
Sewerage
System
Regulation;
(Bylaw Amendment 374, 2005)
(6)
as permitted by this bylaw, documentation to provide evidence to the building
official that proof of potable water meeting the Village's requirements for quantity
and
quality,
made
in
the
form
attached
as
Schedule
"L";
and
(Bylaw Amendment 454, 2012)
(7)
as permitted by this bylaw, documentation to provide evidence the owner or agent
has made application and received approval to connect to the BWSDS.
(Bylaw Amendment 454, 2012)
REQUIREMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS
74.
It is the duty of the owner to make application for and obtain a building permit prior to
commencement of construction or prior to a change in the use, occupancy, or both, of
a building or structure or part of a building or structure.
75.
No person may
(1)
construct, or
(2)
continue construction unless the building official has issued a building permit for
the construction.
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APPLICATIONS
76.
Every person must apply for and obtain a building permit
(1)
before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure;
(2)
to install or modify a commercial cooking facility or ventilation system used in a
process producing grease-laden vapours;
(3)
to install or modify a fire alarm system;
(4)
before moving a building or structure;
(5)
to demolish, before demolishing a building or structure; and,
(6)
before the construction of a masonry fireplace or the installation of a wood
burning appliance or chimney unless the works are the subject of another valid
building permit.
(7)
for a change of occupancy classification of a building or compartment within an
existing building.
FORM
77.
An application for a permit must be made in the form attached as Schedule A.
DESIGNER
78.
Plans submitted with permit applications must bear the name and address of the
designer of the building or structure.
APPLICATIONS FOR COMPLEX BUILDINGS
79.
An application for a building permit with respect to a complex building must:
(1)
be made in the form attached as Schedule A to this bylaw, signed by the owner;
(2)
be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and
undertakings made in the form attached as Schedule D to this bylaw, signed by the
owner;
(3)
include a copy of a title search made within 30 days of the date of the application;
(4)
include a Building Code compliance summary including applicable edition of the
Building Code, Part 3, or Part 9 designation, major occupancy classification(s)
of the building, occupant load calculations, building area and height, number of
streets the building faces, accessible entrances, work areas, climatic data
references, washrooms and facilities;
(5)
include a copy of a survey plan of the parcel and proposed foundations and
exterior extremities of the building or structure, prepared by a British Columbia
land surveyor, except that the building official may waive the requirements for a
survey plan, in whole or in part, where conditions warrant;
(6)
include a site plan prepared by a registered professional showing
(a)
the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan;
(b)
the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
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(c)
the location and dimensions of existing and proposed statutory rights of
way, easements and setback requirements, adjacent street and lane
names;
(d)
the location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings or
structures on the parcel;
(e)
setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or
watercourse;
(f)
north arrow;
(g)
location of an existing or proposed alternative sewage disposal system;
(Bylaw Amendment 374, 2005)
(h)
zoning compliance summary;
(i)
the location, dimensions and gradient of parking and parking access;
(j)
proposed and existing setbacks to property lines;
(k)
natural and finished grade at building corners and significant breaks in the
building plan;
(l)
main floor elevation;
(m)
location, setbacks and elevations of all retaining walls, steps, stairs, and
decks;
(n)
line of upper floor;
(o)
location and elevation of curbs, sidewalks, manholes and service poles;
(p)
location of existing wells, domestic water sources and water service
connections;
(Bylaw Amendment 454, 2012)
(q)
location and species of all trees greater than 10 cm in diameter;
(r)
location of top of bank and watercourses;
(s)
the access routes for fire fighting;
(t)
the accessible paths of travel from the street to the building;
(u)
the geodetic elevation of the underside of a wood floor system or the top of
finished concrete slab of a building or structure if the Village's land use
regulations or provincial flood mapping regulations establish siting
requirements related to minimum floor elevation; and
(v)
except that the building official may waive, in whole or in part, the
requirements for a site plan, if the permit is sought for the repair or
alteration of an existing building or structure;
(7)
include floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas; the dimensions
and height of crawl and roof spaces; the location, size and swing of doors; the
location, size and opening of windows; floor, wall, and ceiling finishes; fire
separations; plumbing fixtures; structural elements; and stair dimensions;
(8)
include a cross section through the building or structure illustrating foundations,
drainage, ceiling heights and construction systems;
(9)
include elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finish details,
roof slopes, windows, doors, natural and finished grade, and ridge height;
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(10)
include cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient
locations to illustrate that the building or structure substantially conforms to the
Building Code;
(11)
include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or
safety, including, without limitation, highway access permits and proof of
compliance with the Sewerage System Regulation;
(Bylaw Amendment 374, 2005)
(12)
include written proof of adequate potable water supply.
(13)
include a letter of assurance as referred to in Section 66.
(14)
Section 2.6 of Part 2 of the Building Code, signed by the owner, or a signing
officer of the owner if the owner is a corporation, and the coordinating
registered professional;
(15)
include letters of assurance in the form of Schedules B-1 and B-2 as referred to in
Section 2.6 of Part 2 of the Building Code, each signed by such registered
professionals as the building official or Building Code may require to prepare
the design for and conduct field reviews of the construction of the building or
structure; and,
(16)
include three sets of drawings at a suitable scale of the design prepared by each
registered professional containing the information set out in subsections 79(6) to
79(10) of this bylaw.
(Bylaw Amendment 457, 2012)
80.
In addition to the requirements of Section 79, the following may be required by a
building official to be submitted with a building permit application for the construction
of a complex building if the complexity of the proposed building or structure or siting
circumstances warrant:
(1)
site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off-site services to indicate
locations at the property line, prepared and sealed by a registered professional,
in accordance with the Village's Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw, in
force from time to time;
(2)
section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking areas
and driveways, fire department access routes; and
(3)
any other information required by the building official or the Building Code to
establish compliance with this bylaw, the Building Code and other bylaws and
enactments relating to the building or structure.
APPLICATIONS FOR SIMPLE BUILDINGS
81.
An application for a building permit with respect to a simple building must
(1)
be made in the form attached as Schedule A to this bylaw, signed by the owner, or
a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
(2)
be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and
undertakings made in the form attached as Schedule D to this bylaw, signed by the
owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
(3)
include a copy of a title search made within 30 days of the date of the application;
(4)
include a copy of a survey plan of the parcel and proposed foundations and
exterior extremities of the building or structure, prepared by a British Columbia
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land surveyor, except that the building official may, waive the requirements for a
survey plan, in whole or in part, for existing buildings where existing survey
information is provided or where conditions warrant.
(5)
include a site plan showing:
(Bylaw Amendment 454, 2012)
(a)
the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan;
(b)
the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
(c)
the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements,
setback requirements adjacent street and lane names;
(d)
the location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings or
structures on the parcel;
(e)
setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or watercourse;
(f)
north arrow, who prepared drawing, date and scale ;
(g)
location
of
an
existing
or
proposed
sewage
disposal
system;
(Bylaw Amendment 374, 2005)
(h)
the location, dimensions and gradient of parking and parking access and
proposed and existing setbacks to property lines;
(i)
natural and finished grade at building corners datum determination points
and main floor elevation;
(j)
main floor elevation;
(k)
location, setbacks and elevations of all retaining walls, steps, stairs and
decks;
(l)
line of upper floor;
(m)
location and elevation of curbs, sidewalks, manholes and service poles;
(n)
location of existing wells, domestic water sources and water service
connections;
(o)
location of top of bank and water courses; and
(p)
the geodetic elevation of the underside of a wood floor system or the top of
finished concrete slab of a building or structure if where the Village's land
use regulations or provincial flood mapping regulations establish siting
requirements related to minimum floor elevation;
(q)
except that the building official may waive, in whole or in part, the
requirements for a site plan, if the permit is sought for the repair or
alteration of an existing building or structure;
(6)
include floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas; the dimensions
and height of crawl and roof spaces; the location, size and swing of doors; the
location, size and opening of windows; floor, wall, and ceiling finishes; proposed
and future plumbing fixtures; structural elements; limiting distance calculations
and stair dimensions;
(7)
include a cross section through the building or structure illustrating foundations,
drainage, ceiling heights and construction systems;
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(8)
include elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finish details,
roof slopes, windows, doors, the building height base line, the maximum building
height line, height above average finished grade, ridge height and natural, finished
and average finished grade;
(9)
include cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient
locations to illustrate that the building or structure substantially conforms to the
Building Code;
(10) include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or
safety, including, without limitation, highway access permits, highway access
permits and proof of compliance with the Sewerage Regulation and Ministry of
Health approval;
(Bylaw Amendment 374, 2005)
(11) include documentation to provide evidence of proof of potable water;
(Bylaw Amendment 454, 2012)
(12) include a foundation and excavation design prepared by a registered
professional in accordance with Section 4.2 of Part 4 of the Building Code,
accompanied by letters of assurance in the form of Schedules B-1 and B-2 as
referred to in Section 2.6 of Part 2 of the Building Code, signed by the registered
professional;
(13) include a geotechnical report if the building official determines that the site
conditions so warrant;
(14) include two sets of drawings at a suitable scale of the design including the
information set out in subsections 78(5) to 78(9) of this bylaw.
(15) In addition to the requirements of Section 78(1) to (13) the following may be
required by a building official to be submitted with a building permit application
for the construction of a simple building where the project involves two or more
buildings, which in the aggregate total more than 1000 square meters, or two or
more buildings that will contain four or more dwelling units, or otherwise if the
complexity of the proposed building or structure or siting circumstances warrant:
(a)
site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off-site services to
indicate locations at the property line, prepared and sealed by a registered
professional,
in
accordance
with
the
Village's
Subdivision
and
Development Control Bylaw, in force from time to time;
(b)
a section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking
areas and driveways;
(c)
a roof plan and roof height calculations;
(d)
structural, electrical, mechanical or fire suppression drawings prepared and
sealed by a registered professional;
(e)
letters of assurance in the form of Schedules B-1 and B-2 as referred to in
Section 2.6 of Part 2 of the Building Code, signed by the registered
professional; or,
(f)
any other information required by the building official or the Building
Code to establish substantial compliance with this bylaw, the Building
Code and other bylaws and enactments relating to the building or
structure.
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SURVEY
82.
Without limiting subsections 79(5) or 81(4), the building official may order any owner to
submit an up to date plan of survey prepared by a registered British Columbia land
surveyor which contains sufficient information respecting the site and location of any
building:
(1)
to establish before construction begins that all the provisions of this bylaw in
relation to this information will be complied with;
(2)
a section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking areas
and driveways;
(3)
to verify on completion of the construction that all provisions of this bylaw or other
Village Bylaws, have been complied with;
(4)
in relation to an existing building when and as required by the building official,
to substantiate its location, size, including appendages whether above, at or below
ground level, relative to the site or its relationship to neighbouring grades; and
(5)
in relation to construction of a new building, or addition to an existing building,
prior to the placement of concrete for foundations and footings, including the
elevations at proposed top of concrete on all building elevations and at all
significant changes of elevation to substantiate its size, location and elevation.
and every person served with an order under this section must comply with the order.
CLIMATIC DESIGN DATA
83.
Climatic data for the design of buildings in the Village of Belcarra is as prescribed in
Schedule K.
84.
Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay
to the Village
(1)
the building permit fees prescribed in Schedule B, and
(2)
fees, charges, levies or taxes imposed by the Village and payable under an
enactment.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
85.
An applicant for a building permit must pay to the Village, at the time of the application,
a security deposit as set out in Schedule B.
86.
The security deposit sum received pursuant to Section 85 must
(1)
cover the cost borne by the Village to maintain, restore or replace any public works
or public lands which are destroyed, damaged or otherwise impaired in the carrying
out of the work referred to in any building permit held by the applicant;
(2)
cover the cost borne by the Village to make the site safe if the permit holder
abandons or fails to complete the work as designated on the permit;
(3)
serve as the security deposit for a provisional certificate of occupancy when such
a certificate makes provision for a security deposit; or
(4)
serve as a security deposit for the purpose of effecting compliance with any
condition under which the permit was issued.
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87. The security deposit must be returned to the applicant in accordance with the following:
(1)
50% of the unused security, when the building official is satisfied that no further
damage to public works or public lands will occur;
(2)
25% of the unused security, when the inspections required by this bylaw are
complete and acceptable to the building official;
(3)
the remainder of the security, when the conditions or provisions of a provisional
certificate of occupancy are completed to the satisfaction of the building official;
or any combination of subsections 87(1), (2) or (3).
88. Any credit greater than the amount of the security deposit used by the Village for the
purposes described in sections 85 to 86 will be returned to the payee unless otherwise so
directed by the payee. An amount in excess of the security deposit required by the Village
to complete corrective work to public lands, public works, or the site is recoverable by the
Village from the permit constructor or the owner of the property.
89.
If the proposed works includes excavation or construction on lands within 10 metres of
municipal works, the owner must deliver to the building official a signed agreement in a
form prescribed by the director of public works and engineering under which the owner
acknowledges and agrees that any damage to municipal works arising from the
construction associated with the building permit will be repaired by the owner at its
expense and the satisfaction of the director of public works and engineering. The owner
must deposit with the Village security in accordance with Sections 85 to 86.
FEE REFUNDS
90. No fee or part of a fee paid to the Village may be refunded if a start has been made on
construction of the building.
91. A building permit or a mechanical permit fee may be partially refunded as set out in
Schedule B, only if
(1)
the owner has submitted a written request for a refund;
(2)
the building official has certified a start has not been made on the construction
of the building or structure; and
(3)
the permit has not expired.
92. A building permit or a mechanical permit fee is not refundable after the permit has been
extended under Section 123.
93. If an issued building permit or mechanical permit is active and the owner proposes
modification to the building design whereby the value of construction does not increase
or the value of construction decreases, the owner must first pay to the Village a building
permit fee based on the plan review hourly rate set out in Schedule B.
94. The building permit or mechanical permit fee is doubled for every permit application if
construction commenced before the building official issued a permit, to a maximum of
$5,000.00 (Five Thousand Dollars).
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EXPIRATION OF APPLICATION
95. A building permit or a mechanical permit application expires 180 days from the date a
complete application is received under this Part, unless the building permit or mechanical
permit is not issued by the application expiration date, due to delays caused by the
building official or other applicable enactments.
ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT
96.
If
(1)
a completed application in compliance with Sections 79 and 80 or 81 and 82 of this
bylaw, including all required supporting documentation, has been submitted;
(2)
the owner has paid all applicable fees set out in Sections 84 to 85 and Schedule B
of this bylaw;
(3)
the owner or his or her representative has paid all charges and met all
requirements imposed by any other statute or bylaw;
(4)
the owner has retained a professional engineer or geoscientist if required under
this bylaw or by the provisions of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act;
(5)
the owner has retained an architect if required by the provisions of the Architects
Act;
(6)
no covenant, agreement, resolution or regulation of the Village requires or
authorizes the permit to be withheld;
(7)
no Provincial or Federal regulations provide for an appeal period for any
construction or residential service, no permit will be issued until the building
official receives confirmation that all appeals have been resolved.
the Building official must issue the permit, in the form of Schedule F for which
the application is made.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOMEOWNER PROTECTION ACT
97.
If the application is in respect of a building that includes, or will include, a residential
occupancy, the building permit must not be issued unless the owner provides
evidence under Section 30(1) of the Homeowner Protection Act, SBC 1998, Chapter
31, that the proposed building
(1)
is covered by home warranty insurance, and
(2)
the constructor is a licensed residential builder.
98.
Section 97 of this bylaw does not apply if the owner is not required to be licensed and to
obtain home warranty insurance in accordance with Sections 20(1) or 30(1) of the
Homeowner Protection Act, SBC 1998, Chapter 31.
99.
Every permit is issued subject to the owner and constructor maintaining compliance
with the Homeowner Protection Act and negotiations under it during the term of the
permit.
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100. A building official may issue a building permit for an excavation or a portion of a
building or structure before the design, plans and specifications for the entire building
or structure have been accepted, if sufficient information has been submitted to the
Village to demonstrate to the building official that the portion authorized to be
constructed substantially complies with this and other applicable bylaws and all security
deposits and charges related to the entire building or structure and the permit fee
applicable to that portion of the building or structure has been paid. Despite the
issuance of a permit, the requirements of this bylaw apply to the remainder of the
building or structure as if the permit for the portion of the building or structure had not
been issued.
101. If a site has been excavated under a building permit for excavation issued under this
bylaw and a building permit is not subsequently issued or a subsisting building permit
has expired in accordance with the requirements of Section 122, but without the
construction of the building or structure for which the building permit was issued
having commenced, the owner must fill in the excavation to restore the original
gradients of the site within 60 days of being served notice by the Village to do so.
CONDITIONS OF A BUILDING PERMIT
102. A building permit or an application for a building permit that is in process may not be
transferred or assigned until the owner has notified the building official in writing, the
building official has authorized the transfer or assignment in writing, and the owner has
paid the non-refundable fee required under Schedule B. The transfer or assignment of a
building permit is not an extension of a building permit.
103. The review of plans and supporting documents and issuance of a building permit do not
prevent the building official from subsequently requiring the correction of errors in the
said plans and supporting documents, or from prohibiting building construction or
occupancy being carried on when in violation of this or another bylaw.
104. The building official may refuse to issue a permit when the owner has been notified of
violation of this bylaw with regard to the construction of another building or structure
by the owner.
INSPECTIONS
105. If a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with this bylaw,
the Village will rely solely on field reviews undertaken by the registered professional
and the letters of assurance submitted pursuant to this bylaw as assurance that the
construction substantially conforms to the design, plans and specifications and that the
construction complies with the Building Code, this bylaw and other applicable
enactments respecting safety generally and the health and safety aspects of the work
in particular.
106. Despite Section 105 of this bylaw, a building official may attend the site from time to
time during the course of construction to ascertain that the field reviews are taking
place and to monitor the field reviews undertaken by the registered professionals.
107. A building official may attend periodically at the site of the construction of simple
buildings or structures to ascertain whether the work is being carried out in substantial
conformance with the Building Code, this bylaw and any other applicable enactments
concerning safety generally and the health and safety aspects of the work in particular.
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108. For all work in respect of simple buildings the owner must give at least 2 business days
notice to the Village when requesting an inspection and must obtain an inspection and
receive a building official's written acceptance of the following aspects of the work prior
to concealing any construction
(1)
after demolition, the grading of and removal of debris from the site and installation
of any required security barriers;
(2)
excavation, within 24 hours of the start of excavation;
(3)
foundation and footing forms, before concrete is poured;
(4)
prior to inspection under subsection 108(5), plumbing located below the finished
slab level;
(5)
the preparation of ground, including ground cover when required, perimeter
insulation on inside of concrete foundation walls and reinforcing steel;
(6)
after inspection under subsection 108(5), below slab insulation;
(7)
rough in of factory built chimneys and fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances;
(8)
framing, fire stopping, bracing, chimney and ductwork, rough plumbing, water
service connection, exterior doors and windows, but prior to the installation of
insulation, interior finishes, sheathing paper or exterior finishes which would
conceal such work;
(Bylaw Amendment 454, 2012)
(9)
insulation and vapour barrier;
(10)
the installation of wall sheathing membrane, externally applied vapour or air
barrier, but prior to the installation of exterior finishes which could conceal such
work;
(11) the health and safety aspects of the work when the building or structure is
substantially complete, ready for occupancy but prior to occupancy.
109. A building official may only carry out an inspection under Section 108:
(1)
in the order specified in subsections 108(1) to 108(11); and
(2)
if the owner or the owner's agent has requested the inspection.
110. Despite the requirement for the building official's acceptance of the work outlined in
Section 108, if a registered professional provides letters of assurance, the Village will
rely solely on field reviews undertaken by the registered professional and the letters of
assurance submitted pursuant to this bylaw as assurance that the aspects of the
construction referenced by those letters of assurance substantially conforms to the
design, plans and specifications and that the construction complies with the Building
Code, this bylaw and other applicable enactments respecting safety generally and the
health and safety aspects of the work in particular.
111. No aspect of the work referred to in Section 108 of this bylaw shall be concealed until a
building official has accepted it in writing.
112. For work in respect of complex buildings the owner must
(1)
give at least 3 business days notice to the Village when requesting a pre-
construction meeting with the building official prior to the start of construction,
and the owner or his or her representative must ensure that the coordinating
registered professional, the constructor as well as representatives of major
trades are in attendance;
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(2)
give at least 3 business days notice to the Village when requesting a pre-
occupancy coordinated site review in order to have the owner, the constructor
and the registered professionals demonstrate to the building official and Fire
Services the compliance with the health and safety aspects of the work, the
coordination and integration of the fire and life safety system, applicable Village
requirements and other enactments respecting safety;
(3)
cause the coordinating registered professional, at least 2 business days prior to
the pre-occupancy coordinated site review, to deliver to the building official the
Confirmation of Required documentation described in Schedule G, complete with
all documentation in a hard covered three ring binder.
STOP WORK ORDER
113. The building official may direct the immediate suspension or correction of all or a
portion of the construction on a building or structure by attaching a stop work order
notice described in Schedule I on the premises whenever it is found that the work is not
being performed in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code, any
applicable bylaw of the Village or provisions of the Homeowner Protection Act.
114. The coordinating registered professional may request, in writing, that the building
official order the immediate suspension or correction of all or a portion of the
construction on a building or structure by attaching a stop work order notice on the
premises. The building official must consider such a request and if not acted upon,
must respond, in writing, to the coordinating registered professional and give reasons.
115. If a registered professional's services are terminated, the owner must immediately stop
any work that is subject to his or her design or field review and the building official is
deemed to have issued a stop work order under Section 113. If the engagement of a
registered professional is terminated all inspections undertaken without the required
engagement of a registered professional may be withdrawn and in such cases must be
re-inspected.
116. The owner must immediately after the posting of a notice under Section 113 secure the
construction and the lands and premises surrounding the construction in compliance
with the safety requirements of every statute, regulation or order of the Province or of a
provincial agency and of every applicable bylaw of the Village. The security, weather or
environmental protection of construction, materials or adjacent lands is the
responsibility of the owner.
117. Subject to Section 116, no work other than the required remedial measures relative to
safety or protection of the construction or onsite materials may be carried out on the
parcel affected by the notice referred to in Section 113 until the stop work order notice
has been removed by the building official.
118. The notice referred to in Section 113 must remain posted on the premises until that which
is contrary to the enactments has been remedied and the notice has been removed by
the building official.
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DO NOT OCCUPY NOTICE
119. If a person occupies a building or structure or part of a building or structure in
contravention of Section 154(8) of this bylaw a building official may post a Do Not
Occupy Notice in the form of Schedule J to this bylaw on the affected part of the building
or structure.
120. If a notice is posted under Sections 113 or 119, the owner of a parcel on which a Do Not
Occupy Notice has been posted, and every other person, must cease occupancy of the
building or structure immediately and shall refrain from further occupancy until all
applicable provisions of the Building Code and this bylaw have been substantially
complied with and the Do Not Occupy Notice has been rescinded in writing by a building
official.
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES
121. In addition to the fees required under other provisions of this bylaw, the owner must pay
the non-refundable fee set out in Schedule B for
(1)
a second and subsequent re-inspection where it has been determined by the
building official that due to non-compliance with the provisions of this bylaw or
due to non-complying workmanship, more than two inspections are required for
each type of inspection;
(2)
a special inspection during the Village's normal business hours to establish the
condition of a building, or if an inspection requires special arrangements because
of time, location or construction techniques;
(3)
each report containing a maximum of two separate equivalents;
(4)
each equivalent greater than two contained in the same report;
(5)
an amendment to an original equivalency report after acceptance or rejection of
the report;
(6)
a request from the owner or agent that the building official review an application
or part of an application that has already been reviewed by the building official.
(7)
the review of drawings and inspection of landscaping requirements as set out in
the Village's Zoning Bylaw, in force from time to time, or authorized through a
development permit; or
(8)
if a registered professional has been retained by the owner to design and certify
the landscaping components of the permitted project, the fees set out in
subsection 121(7) are waived.
PERMIT EXPIRATION
122. Every permit is issued on the condition that the permit expires and the rights of the
owner under the permit terminate if
(1)
the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 180 days from the
date of issuance of the permit; or
(2)
work is discontinued for a period of 180 days from the date of the last inspection;
or
(3)
the work is not completed within three years of the date of issuance of the permit.
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PERMIT EXTENSION
123. A building official may extend the period of time set out under Section 122 for a period
of not to exceed six months if construction has not been commenced or has been
discontinued due to adverse weather, strikes, material or labour shortages, other similar
hardship beyond the owner's control or if the size and complexity of the construction
warrants if
(1)
application for the extension is made within 30 days of the date of permit
expiration, and
(2)
the non-refundable fee set out in Schedule B has been paid.
PERMIT REVOCATION
124. The building official may revoke a building permit if there is a violation of
(1)
a condition under which the permit was issued, or
(2)
a requirement of the Building Code or of this or another bylaw of the Village.
125. The permit revocation must be in writing and sent to the permit holder by signature mail
to, or personal service on, the permit holder.
PERMIT CANCELLATION
(a)
A building permit, or a building permit application, may be cancelled by the
owner, or his or her agent, on delivery of written notification of the cancellation
to the building official.
(b)
A building permit application may be cancelled by the building official if the
owner, or his or her agent, fails to deliver all required application approvals or
documentation within 180 days from the date of the Village receiving the
application.
127. On receipt of the written cancellation notice, the building official must mark on the
application, and a permit if applicable, the date of cancellation and the word "cancelled".
128. If the owner, or his or her agent, submits changes to an application after a permit has
been issued and the changes, in the opinion of the building official, substantially alter
the scope of the work, design or intent of the application in respect of which the permit
was issued, the building official must cancel the permit and mark on the permit the
date of cancellation and the word "cancelled".
129. If a building permit application or permit is cancelled, and construction has not
commenced under the permit, the building official must return to the owner any fees
deposited under Schedule B, less
(1)
any non-refundable portion of the fee, and
(2)
15% of the refundable portion of the fee.
CHANGES BY PERMIT HOLDER
130. Construction, which is at variance with the plans and supporting documents for a
building or structure for which a building permit has been issued is prohibited, unless
the change has been reviewed and accepted by the building official.
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OCCUPANCY PERMITS
131. No person may occupy a new building, addition, or portion of a building for which a
building permit has been issued for an alteration or change of occupancy or structure
until an occupancy permit has been issued in the form of Schedule H;
132. An occupancy permit may not be issued unless
(a)
all letters of assurance and the confirmation of required documentation described
in Schedule G have been submitted when required in accordance with the
requirements of this bylaw;
(b)
all aspects of the work requiring inspection, review and acceptance pursuant to
Sections 105 to 112 of this bylaw have both been inspected and accepted;
(c)
the building has been protected with roof and deck membranes and an exterior
weatherproof cladding or membrane, as specified in the approved building permit
plans;
(d)
An all weather surfaced driveway access and off street parking spaces have been
constructed, as specified in the approved building permit plans;
(e)
the building official has received a proof of compliance with the Sewerage
System Regulation to operate a sewage disposal system from the Fraser Health
Authority;
(Bylaw Amendment 374, 2005)
(f)
the proof of potable water requirements pursuant to Sections 152 to 156 of this
bylaw have been accepted;
(Bylaw Amendment 454, 2012)
(g)
the owner has executed and delivered to the Village every agreement, instrument
or form required by the Village in relation to the work or the site; and
(h)
all required on site works respecting safety have been completed.
133. A building official may issue an occupancy permit for partial occupancy of a portion of
a building under construction when that portion of the building or structure is self
contained and provided with essential services respecting health and safety.
134. If occupancy occurs prior to the completion of any work being undertaken that requires a
permit, every owner must ensure that no unsafe condition exists or will exist because
of the work being undertaken or not completed.
TEMPORARY BUILDING
135. Subject to the bylaws of the Village and orders of Council, the building official may
issue a building permit for the erection or placement of a temporary building or
structure for occupancy if
(1)
the permit is for a period not exceeding one year; and
(2)
the building or structure is located in compliance with the Village's Zoning Bylaw,
in force from time to time, built in compliance with the Building Code and this
bylaw, and connected, as required by enactments, to required utility services.
136. The application for a building permit for the erection or placement of a temporary
building or structure must be made in the form of a temporary permit application under
Schedule A, signed by the owner or agent, including
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(1)
plans and supporting documents showing the location of the building or structure
on the parcel;
(2)
plans and supporting documents showing construction details of the building or
structure;
(3)
a statement by the owner indicating the intended use and duration of the use;
(4)
plans and supporting documents showing the proposed parking and loading space;
(5)
a written description of the project explaining why the building is temporary;
(6)
a copy of an issued development permit, if required;
(7)
in the case of a manufactured building, a CSA label in respect of electrical
inspections;
(8)
if requested by the building official, a report or drawing of an engineer, architect
or designer confirming compliance with the Building Code, this bylaw, the
Village's Zoning Bylaw, in force from time to time, and other applicable bylaws;
(9)
an additional security in the form of cash or a letter of credit for 10% of the value
of the temporary building, which security:
(a)
may be used by the Village to remove the building after one year of the
date of the final inspection required under this bylaw, or
(b)
must be returned to the owner if the owner removes the temporary
building within one year of the date of the final inspection of the temporary
building required under this bylaw.
137. Before receiving a building permit for a temporary building or structure for occupancy,
the owner must pay to the Village the applicable building permit fee set out in Schedule
B.
138. A permit for a temporary building may be extended upon the building official receiving
from the owner a demonstrated need to extend the temporary permit and payment of the
non-refundable fee set out in Schedule B has been paid.
139. A permit fee for a temporary building or structure is not refundable.
RETAINING STRUCTURES
140. Except for retaining structures with a vertical height less than 1.22 metres, measured
from the base of the structure to the top of the structure, or stepped retaining
structures horizontally spaced greater than twice the vertical height of the immediate
lower retaining structure; a registered professional must undertake the design and
conduct field reviews of the construction or structural repair of a retaining structure.
Sealed copies of the design plan and letters of assurance prepared by the registered
professional for all retaining structures must be submitted to a building official prior
to issuance of a building permit for the work.
RETAINING WALL PERMIT
141. No person may construct, or structurally repair, a retaining structure without a valid
and subsisting building permit. Design and field review services and applicable letters
of assurance must be provided by the registered professionals for all retaining
structures.
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SWIMMING POOL
142. (1)
Registered professional must undertake the design and conduct field reviews of
the construction or structural repair of a swimming pool. Sealed copies of the
design plan and letters of assurance prepared by the registered professional for
all swimming pools must be submitted to a building official prior to issuance of a
permit for the work.
(2)
Every application for construction of a swimming pool shall provide
documentation;
(a)
showing the swimming pool location relative to the property lot lines;
(b)
showing the required location of a minimum 1.06 metre barrier comprised
of non-climbable fencing, self closing and self latching gates, buildings or
other structures that completely surround the swimming pool; and
(c)
required water supply, drainage, backflow prevention, storm water
protection and other required plumbing fixtures;
SLOPES CREATED BY EXCAVATION
143. Except as certified by a professional engineer with expertise in geotechnical engineering
registered in the province of British Columbia, a slope on a parcel that is steeper than one
linear unit vertically to one linear unit horizontally with a total height of three meters or
more that is created by excavation is prohibited.
EXCAVATION PERMIT
144. Subject to the bylaws of the Village and orders of Council, the building official may
issue an excavation permit for the excavation of a building foundation or investigation
of soil conditions to determine foundation design requirements if
(a)
the permit is for a period not greater than 180 days; and
(b)
on going site drainage is maintained;
(c)
on going site security or safety barriers are installed and maintained; and
(d)
the owner has paid to the Village the applicable excavation permit fee set out in
Schedule B.
SLOPES CREATED BY FILL MATERIAL
145. Except as certified by a professional engineer with expertise in geotechnical engineering
registered in the province of British Columbia, fill material placed on a parcel, unless
restrained by permitted retaining walls, must not have a surface slope exceeding a ratio
of one linear unit vertically to two linear units horizontally.
BUILDING MOVE
146. No person may move a building or structure into or within the Village
(1)
except where certified by a registered professional that the building or
structure will substantially comply with the current version of the Building Code
and can be safely be moved;
(2)
unless all enactments governing safety and environmental considerations have
been complied with;
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(3)
an additional security in the form of cash or a letter of credit for $20,000.00
(Twenty Thousand Dollars) has been paid; and
(4)
a building permit has been issued for the building.
BUILDING NUMBERING
147. Every owner or occupier of a parcel must place a civic address or property identifier
number assigned by the building official in a conspicuous place on every property and
building upon issuance of a building permit.
148. Despite Section 147, the Village or its building official may renumber or alter the
assigned numbers in respect of any building on any parcel, including those already in
existence or numbered.
149. Without limiting Sections 147 or 148, the building official may, on the issuance of a
building permit, designate a house number or set of house numbers related to the
building authorized by the permit.
150. The owner or occupier must post the number or numbers on the site immediately after
obtaining the building permit and keep the numbers posted in a conspicuous position at
all times during construction.
151. On issuance of an occupancy permit, the owner or occupier of the parcel must affix the
numbers permanently in a conspicuous place on the buildings such that the number is
visible from an adjacent highway that is not a lane.
WATER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
(Bylaw Amendment 454, 2012)
152. Where a property is located within a Local Area Service fronting and having the capability
to connect to the BWSDS".
152.1 (deleted per Bylaw Amendment 543, 2020)
152.2 Proof of potable water shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
153
Where a property is located outside a Local Area Service fronting and not having the
capability to connect to the BWSDS".
153.1. If an applicant for a building permit demonstrates that an adequate amount of water is
available but the potability of the water has not been proven, the owner may apply to the
building official and may receive a building permit, if the owner submits
(a)
a water test in accordance with the testing parameters of Schedule "L" that
identifies which test parameters will require purification to meet the standards set
by Schedule "L"; and
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(b)
written confirmation from a registered professional, experienced in potable
water purification design, that a point of use purification system can be
designed, installed and tested to meet the requirements for proof of potable
water,
And no occupancy permit will be issued until such written proof of potable water
is delivered to the building official.
154. Owners are required to provide proof of a minimum of
(a)
2,250 litres of water per day for every new building and every addition or
renovation that exceeds 47m²; and
(b)
an additional 1,200 litres of water per day for every accessory suite.
155. If water is to be supplied from a waterworks system, which serves two or more users,
written confirmation from the water supplier, the availability of a quantity of water, which
conforms with this bylaw and a water quality certificate issued by an accredited laboratory
in accordance with Schedule "L"."
CONFORMITY WITH BUILDING CODE AND BYLAW
156. No building or structure may be constructed except in conformity with the
requirements of the Building Code and this bylaw.
157. Section 157 applies whether or not in any case it is expressly stated that the doing of or
failure to do the thing mentioned is unlawful.
GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
158. No person may
(1)
unless authorized by the building official, reverse, alter, deface, cover, remove or
in any way tamper with a construction site identification placard, stop work order
notice, certificate, card or notice posted on or affixed to a building or structure
pursuant to a provision of this bylaw;
(2)
do any work at variance with the description, plans and supporting documents for
the building, structure or work for which a permit has been issued, unless the
building official has authorized the change;
(3)
interfere with or obstruct the entry of the building official if he or she is
administering this bylaw;
(4)
erase, alter or modify plans and supporting documents after the same have been
reviewed by the building official, or plans and supporting documents which have
been filed for reference with the building official after the permit has been
issued;
(5)
submit false or misleading information in relation to a permit or an application for a
permit under this bylaw;
(6)
repair a building or structure damaged by fire, decay, storm, earthquake or
otherwise to an extent greater than 75% of its assessed value as of the date of
damage above its foundations unless in every respect the entire building or
structure is made to comply with the Building Code, subject to the provisions of
this bylaw;
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(7)
repair any portion of a building or structure damaged by fire, decay, storm or
otherwise to an extent less than 75% of its assessed value as of the date of
damage above its foundations unless in every respect the repair of the building or
structure is made to comply with the Building Code, subject to the provisions of
this bylaw;
(8)
occupy or permit occupancy of a building or structure or part of a building or
structure until the building official has issued a final inspection notice for it;
(9)
construct on a parcel unless the civic address is conspicuously posted on the
front of the premises or on a sign post so it may be easily read from the public
highway from which it takes its address; or
(10)
change the use, occupancy or both of a building or structure or a part of a
building or structure without first applying for and obtaining a building permit
under this bylaw.
OFFENCE AND PENALTY
159. The Enforcement Officer may issue a Bylaw Notice to any person who has contravened
this bylaw. Notwithstanding, nothing shall limit or remove the right of the Village to
prosecute any offence by way of an information being laid and a summons issued in
accordance with the procedures set out in the Offence Act.
(Bylaw Amendment 519, 2018)
160. Every person who violates a provision of this bylaw, or who consents, allows or permits
an act or thing to be done in violation of a provision of this bylaw, or who neglects or
refrains from doing anything required by a provision of this bylaw, is guilty of an offence
and is liable, upon summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding $10,000 and not less than
$2,500, and is guilty of a separate offence each day that a violation continues or exists.
(Bylaw Amendment 519, 2018)
161. An owner is deemed to have knowledge of and be liable under this bylaw in respect of
any construction on the parcel the owner owns and any change in the use, occupancy
or both of a building or structure or part of a building or structure on that parcel.
162. No person is deemed liable under Section 162 who establishes, on a balance of
probabilities, that the construction or change of use or occupancy occurred before he
or she became the owner of the parcel.
163. Nothing in Section 163 affects
(1)
the Village's right to require and the owner's obligation to obtain a permit; and
(2)
the obligation of the owner to comply with this bylaw.
SEVERABILITY
164. If any section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph or phrase of this bylaw is for any
reason declared invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this bylaw.
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INDEX OF SCHEDULES
165. The following schedules are attached to and form part of this bylaw:
Schedule A
-
Building Permit Application Form
(Bylaw Amendment 374, 2005)
(Deleted by Amendment Bylaw 457, 2012)
Schedule B
-
Fees and Security Deposits
(Repealed by Fees and Charges Bylaw 400, 2008)
Schedule C
-
Calculation of Value of Work
Schedule D
-
Owner's Undertaking
Schedule E
-
Geotechnical Hazard Area
Schedule F
-
Building Permit Forms
Schedule G
-
Confirmation of Required Documentation Schedules
Schedule H
-
Occupancy Permit Form
Schedule I
-
Stop Work Order
Schedule J
-
Do Not Occupy Notice
Schedule K
-
Climatic Design Data
Schedule L
-
Proof of Potable Water
(Bylaw Amendment 437, 2011)
EFFECTIVE DATE
166. This bylaw shall come into effect on January 1, 2004.
Received first reading on the 1st, Day of December 2003
Received second reading on the 1st, Day of December 2003
Received third reading as amended on the 15th, Day of December 2003
Reconsidered, finally passed and adopted on the 18th, Day of December 2003
Mayor
This is certified a true copy
Clerk
of Bylaw 355, 2003
Administrator
VILLAGE OF BELCARRA
4084 Bedwell Bay Road
Belcarra BC V3H 4P8
Tel: 604-937-4100/ Fax: 604-939-5034/ [email protected]
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SCHEDULE "A"
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
Deleted by Village of Belcarra Amendment Bylaw 457, 2012.
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SCHEDULE "B"
FEES AND SECURITY DEPOSITS
Repealed by Village of Belcarra Fees and Charges Bylaw 400, 2008.
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SCHEDULE "C"
CALCULATION OF VALUE OF WORK
CONSTRUCTION VALUES:
The determination of constructed value, for the purpose of establishing building permit fees and
security deposits, will be the calculated average of at least two of the following submitted
constructed values. The Village will reserve the right to require the owner to submit at least two
independent qualified estimated constructed value reports in the event of a dispute over the
information submitted.
PERMIT AREA Owner's
Value
Contractors
Value
Registered
Professional
Building
Official
Average Value
Basement or
Crawl Space
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
First Storey
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
Second Storey
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
Third Storey
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
Bonus Room
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
Attached Garage
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
Attached Carport
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
Accessory Suite
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
Accessory Bldg.
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
Decks & Wharfs
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
Swimming pool
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
Retaining Wall
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
Complex Bldg.
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
$______/m
2
Totals
"No owner or agent shall knowingly submit false or misleading information to a building official
in relation to any permit application or construction undertaken pursuant to this bylaw."
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SCHEDULE "D"
OWNER'S UNDERTAKING
Note:
1.
To be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit
2.
Only an original Schedule printed by the Village of Belcarra or an unaltered photocopy of this
Schedule is to be completed and submitted.
______________________________________________________________________________
ATTENTION: Building Official
Re:
Address
______________________________________________________
Building Permit No. ________________________________________________
In consideration of the Village accepting and processing the above application for a building permit, and
as required by the Village's Building Regulation Bylaw, the following representations, warranties and
indemnities are given to the Village.
1.
That I am:
The owner of the above property; or
Authorized by the owner of the property described above to make this application (Agent
for Owner).
2.
That I have authorized:
______________________________________________________________________
Name (print)
______________________________________________________________________
Address (print)
to make application for the above permit on my behalf.
3.
That I will comply with, or cause those whom I employ to comply with, the B.C. Building Code
and all bylaws of the Village and other statutes and regulations in force in the Village relating to
the development, work, undertaking or permission in respect of which this application is made.
4.
That I understand and acknowledge that I am fully responsible for carrying out the work, or
having the work carried out, in accordance with the requirements of the B.C. Building Code, the
Building Regulation Bylaw, in force from time to time, and all other Bylaws of the Village.
5.
That I understand and acknowledge that neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the
review of plans and supporting documents, nor inspections made by the building official shall in
any way constitute a representation, warranty or statement that the B.C. Building Code, the
Building Regulation Bylaw or any other bylaw of the Village has been complied with.
6.
That I confirm that I have relied only on the said registered professionals for the adequacy of the
plans and supporting documents submitted with this application.
7.
The Village has relied and is relying exclusively on the Letter of Assurance of "Professional
Design and Commitment for Field Review" prepared by:
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(Insert name of registered professional)
Architectural
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Fire Suppression Systems
Electrical
Geotechnical - temporary
Geotechnical - permanent
Other (specify)
In reviewing the plans and supporting documents submitted with this application for a building
permit.
8.
That I understand that where used herein the words "work" or "work or undertaking in respect
of which this application is made" includes all electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas and other
works necessary to complete the contemplated construction.
9.
That I confirm I am aware the Building Regulation Bylaw does not apply to installation of new,
or replacement of existing, roofing or deck membranes; kitchen cabinets; floor coverings;
exterior cladding or weatherproof membranes; or hydronic or radiant pipe heating.
10.
That I am authorized to give these representations, warranties, assurance and indemnities to the
Village.
11.
That I confirm that I have been advised that I should seek independent legal advice from a
lawyer in respect of signing this schedule.
12.
That I have been advised to review or obtain a certified true copy of the "Village of Belcarra
Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003".
Owner's Information
Agent for Owner Information
Name (print)
Name (print)
Signature
Signature
Address (print)
Address (print)
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If owner is company, affix corporate seal in space below.
(a)
The Corporate Seal of:
Witness Information
)
was hereunto affixed in the presence of:
)
Name (print)
)
)
)
Signature of Officer
)
Signature
)
)
Name of Officer (print)
)
Address (print)
)
)
Title of Officer (print)
)
)
)
)
Occupation (print)
)
)
Signature of Officer
)
)
)
Name of Officer (print)
)
)
)
Title of Officer (print)
(affix seal here)
The owner or his appointed agent must sign the above. The signature must be witnessed. If the owner
is a company, the corporate seal of the company must be affixed to the document in the presence of the
duly authorized officers. The officers must also sign, setting for their positions in the company.
Please note the following provision from "Village of Belcarra Building and Plumbing Code
Regulation Bylaw No. 355, 2003", in force from time to time:
"OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY"
Every owner, or his or her agent, must carry out construction or have the construction carried
out in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code, this bylaw and the other bylaws
of the Village and neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the review of plans and
supporting documents, nor inspections made by the chief building official or a registered
professional relieve the owner, or his or her agent, from full and sole responsibility to perform
the work in strict accordance with this bylaw, the Building Code and other applicable
enactments."
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SCHEDULE "E"
GEOTECHNICAL HAZARD AREA
Geographical Area
Geotechnical Hazard
Registered Professional
Requirement
Bedwell Bay Road
Slope Stability
Rock Fall
Ground Water
Yes
Belcarra Bay
Slope Stability
Rock Fall
Yes
Coombe Lane
Soil Bearing
Slope Stability
Ground Water
Yes
Cosy Cove
Slope Stability
Rock Fall
Soil Bearing
Yes
Farrer Cove
Slope Stability
Rock Fall
Yes
Main Avenue
Slope Stability
Rock Fall
Yes
Kelly Road
Slope Stability
Yes
Midden Road
Soil Bearing
Yes
Marine Avenue
Slope Stability
Yes
Robson Road
Slope Stability
Yes
Salish Road
Soil Bearing
Ground Water
Yes
Senkler Road
Soil Stability
Rock Fall
Yes
Turtlehead Road
Slope Stability
Yes
Twin Island
Slope Stability
Rock Fall
Yes
Young Road
Slope Stability
Soil Bearing
Yes
Watson Road
Slope Stability
Ground Water
Yes
West Road
Slope Stability
Yes
Whiskey Cove
Slope Stability
Yes
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SCHEDULE "F"
BUILDING PERMIT FORMS
The Village of Belcarra
Mailing and Municipal Hall: 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra BC V3H 4P8
email: [email protected] web: www.belcarra.ca
2 business days Bldg/Mech/ Inspections: _____________ Mon-Fri before 4:00 p.m.
BUILDING PERMIT:
Issue Date:
Reviewed by:
Expiry Date:
Construction Address:
Legal Address:
Zone:
Property Owner:
Primary Contact:
Project Description:
Type of Work:
Construction Value:
Permit Conditions:
Accepted Zoning Uses:
No. of Dwelling units or floor area:
Article of Construction:
Equivalencies Accepted:
Fire Alarm System Installed:
Building Sprinklered:
Professionals Retained:
By signing, the applicant, where other than the owner, represents that he or she is the agent of the owner and has the
owner's authority to agree to the permit conditions for and on the owner's behalf.
The Village of Belcarra does not assume any responsibility for opening roads or lanes or providing water services or
other public utilities in connection with this permit. The Owner must comply with all enactments, including bylaws,
codes and regulations. Neither this permit, the approval of related plans and specifications nor any other District
communication with the Owner either (a) relieves the Owner of the obligation to comply with all enactments, or (b)
warrants that the work authorized by this permit complies with an enactment. The Owner shall repair, at its cost,
any damage to municipal works, roads, pavement, curb, sidewalk, sidewalk trees, aquatic areas or drainage works as
a result of the work covered by this permit. In return for the approval of this permit, the Owner agrees to indemnify
and save harmless the District, and each of its officers, employees, agents and servants, of and from any claims,
suits, liabilities, judgments, costs, expenses or actions of any kind arising from or relating to this permit or any
communications or representations in connection with the work authorized by this permit.
THE OWNER AGREES TO ALL OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS
Signature
Date
Issued for The Inspector by
Applicants are advised that information contained on Permits, Licences and other discretionary benefits granted by
the Village of Belcarra are considered public information.
SEE REVERSE OF PAGE 2 FOR IMPORTANT NOTICE
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BUILDING PERMIT FORM PAGE 2
BUILDING PERMIT:
Type of Work: New Construction
Environmental No:
Subdivision No:
As Built No:
Project Location:
Legal Address:
Property Owner:
Primary Contact:
Sanitary Sewer Location:
Storm Sewer Location:
Note: Where connection exists, expose before setting plumbing grade.
Water Service Location:
Water Meter:
Gas Main Location:
Contact B.C. Gas if concerned
Easements/Rights of Ways:
Note: A structure must not encroach within the easement. Applicant is cautioned to protect Municipal utilities within easement.
Covenants:
Remarks:
Engineering Signature:
Date:
SEE REVERSE FOR IMPORTANT NOTICE
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NOTICE
[Information on reverse of every Permit]
It is a condition of this permit that the Owner or the Owner's Agent request all required inspections and obtain all
necessary approvals required by the governing bylaw.
It is a condition of a Building Permit that the Owner or the Owner's Agent must request all required inspections
and obtain all necessary approvals prior to occupancy of the whole building or part thereof in respect to work for
which this permit was issued.
It is a condition of a Security deposit that all inspections required by the governing bylaw are complete and
acceptable to the Inspector prior to its release.
It is an offence if the Owner, the Owner's Agent or a tenant occupy or permit a building or part thereof to be
occupied prior to final inspection and approval by the Inspector.
This permit has an expiry date. It is an offence if the Owner or the Owner's Agent commences work or continues
to work beyond the expiry date. Inspections requested after the expiry date are subject to the Owner or the
Owner's Agent obtaining a new Building Permit. The Owner or the Owner's Agent may apply for a construction
time extension prior to the permit expiry date.
The Owner or the Owner's agent should familiarize themselves with the contents of the Village of Belcarra
Building Regulation Bylaw, Electrical Bylaw and Gas Fitting Bylaw.
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SCHEDULE "G"
CONFIRMATION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION SCHEDULES
Building Permit Number: ______________________
Note:
1.
The Confirmation of Required Documentation and all required documentation must be submitted to the
Chief Building Inspector 48 hours prior to the Preoccupancy Coordinated Review.
2.
The Confirmation of Required Documentation and all required documentation to be submitted in tabbed
ringed binder. Tab sections per this schedule.
(1)
Provided
Not Applicable
TAB 1
CONFIRMATION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
TAB 2
DIRECTORY OF PRINCIPALS (Role/Firm/Name/Telephone)
Owner
Coordinating Registered Professional
Registered Professionals
Warranty Provided
Licensed Builder
Sub Contractors
TAB 3
LETTERS OF ASSURANCE (A, B-1, B-2, CA, CB)
Coordinating Registered Professional
Architectural
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Fire Suppression System
Electrical
Geotechnical Temporary
Geotechnical Permanent
______________________________ (other)
______________________________ (other)
TAB 4
PROFESSIONAL REVIEW LETTERS
Equivalency (Confirmation of Field review - sealed)
Equivalency (Confirmation of Field review - sealed)
Site Services - Civil Engineer
Building Envelope Specialist
Roofing Consultant
Generator Test Report / Certificate
(Other - specify)
(Other - specify)
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TAB 5
FIRE ALARM
Fire Alarm Verification Certificate (include field work sheets)
Letter of Signed Contract from ULC Listed Monitoring Agency
TAB 6
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Material and Test Certificate - Above ground piping
Material and Test Certificate - Under ground piping
Fire Pump Test Report
TAB 7
PROVINCIAL APPROVALS
Certificate to Operate Elevating Device (one per each device)
Health Approval (on-site sewage disposal)
Health Approval (food services)
TAB 8
VILLAGE OF BELCARRA APPROVALS
Sprinkler Permit - Preoccupancy Co-ordinated Review
Fire Department Acceptance (Fire Safety Plan)
Final Inspection (Bldg Inspector- preoccupancy review)
Developmental Engineering Final Inspection
Planning Technicians Final Inspection
TAB 9
DEFICIENCY LIST
Submitted by Coordinating Registered Professional
_____________________________
______________________________
Name (print)
Date
_____________________________
Signed
_____________________________
Address (print)
_____________________________
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SCHEDULE "H"
OCCUPANCY PERMIT FORM
DATE:
OWNER:
This is to certify that the building and/or project on the property identified below has been
constructed under the authority of Building Permit No ______________ and is now completed.
This permit confirms that inspections under the Building Regulation Bylaw, in force from
time to time, have been completed and no substantive violation of provincial building
regulations; Village enactments relating to buildings and other structures; other health and
safety requirements established by Village bylaw; or any federal or provincial enactments
relating to health or safety. This permit is not a warranty or representation that the work
complies with all municipal and provincial regulations governing building construction nor
that it is without defect.
SITE ADDRESS:
LEGAL
DESCRIPTION:
OWNER*:
USE OF PERMIT:
DATE COMPLETED:
This Occupancy Permit does not include any approval in respect to other authorities who may be
required to approve other aspects of this building, including (but not limited to) electrical wiring,
gas, private sewage disposal systems or private wells.
*Indicates "owner" on title at time of permit application.
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SCHEDULE "I"
STOP WORK ORDER
VILLAGE OF BELCARRA
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
4084 BEDWELL BAY ROAD, BELCARRA, B.C. V3H 4P8
Time:____________ Date:_______________________
(i)STOP WORK
ORDER
LOCATION
______________________________________________________________________________
THIS CONSTRUCTION IS IN VIOLATION OF THE VILLAGE OF
BELCARRA BYLAWS AND FURTHER CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT
CONTINUE UNTIL SATISFACTORY CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE.
SHOULD ANY CONSTRUCTION CONTINUE AFTER THE POSTING OF THIS
NOTICE, SUCH CONSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PROSECUTION.
_____________________________
INSPECTOR
THIS NOTICE SHALL NOT BE REMOVED
EXCEPT WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
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SCHEDULE "J"
DO NOT OCCUPY NOTICE
DO NOT OCCUPY
Address:
Reason:
__________________________
___________________________
Date
Building Inspector
This card shall not be removed, covered or tampered with.
Removal by the Building official only
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SCHEDULE K
CLIMATIC DESIGN DATA
DESIGN ELEMENT
DESIGN VALUE
January 2.5% design dry bulb temperature °C
-7
January 1% design dry bulb temperature °C
-9
July 2.5% design dry bulb temperature °C
28
July 2.5% design wet bulb temperature °C
20
Annual total degree days below 18 °C
2,925
Maximum 15 minute rainfall (mm)
12
Maximum one day rainfall (50 years) (mm)
140
Annual rainfall (mm)
1,950
Annual total precipitation (mm)
2,050
Moisture Index
2.07
Driving Rain wind pressure 1/5 years (Pa)
160
Ground snow load, snow component Ss (30 years) (kPa)
2.6
Ground snow load, rain component Sr (30 years) (kPa)
0.3
Ground snow load, snow component Ss (50 years) (kPa)
2.9
Ground snow load, rain component Sr (50 years) (kPa)
0.3
Hourly wind pressure 1/10 years (kPa)
0.35
Hourly wind pressure 1/30 years (kPa)
0.42
Hourly wind pressure 1/50 years (kPa)
0.45
Hourly wind pressure 1/100 years (kPa)
0.50
Seismic Data
Za 4
Zv 4
Zonal Velocity Ratio, V
0.20
(updated per Amendment Bylaw No. 464, 2013)
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SCHEDULE "L"
PROOF OF POTABLE WATER
The British Columbia Building Code states "every dwelling unit shall be supplied with potable
water". The plumbing Code defines potable as "safe for human consumption". The Ministry of
Health has adopted the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines and amendments thereto, as the
standard, which must be met when water is tested to determine potability for domestic purposes.
The Safe Drinking Water Regulation, a regulation under the Health Act, sets out parameters for
water potability requirements and disinfection requirements of surface water. It is a condition of
the building permit and an occupancy permit that the owner supply proof of potable water in
accordance with this bylaw.
Water must be both sampled and tested by an accredited laboratory approved under the Safe
Drinking Water Regulation. The laboratory must provide proof of accreditation, as well as the
sample results and written confirmation that the water was both sampled and tested by the
laboratory.
The minimum specific health-related parameters for which water supplies must be tested are:
PARAMETER
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION
Arsenic
0.010 mg/L
Barium
1.0 mg/L
Boron
5.0 mg/L
Chromium
0.05 mg/L
Fluoride, dissolved
1.5 mg/L
Lead
0.01 mg/L
Nitrogen : Nitrate
10.0 mg/L
Nitrogen : Nitrite
1.0 mg/L
Coliform, E. Coli
<1 per 100 ml
Coliform, Total
<1 per 100 ml
(Amended as per Bylaw 437, 2011)
The above list is considered a minimum, owner's may choose to satisfy additional test
parameters.+
Water tests must not be dated more than 180 days before the date of issuance of a Building
Permit or Occupancy Permit.