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BYLAW
NO. 1470, 2003
This consolidation is a copy of a bylaw
consolidated under the authority of
section 139 of the Community Charter.
(Consolidated on October 23, 2023 up to
Bylaw No. 1470, 2003)
Official copies of the bylaws can be found
at Municipal Hall by contacting the
Corporate Services department at
250.652.4444.
THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2014
A Bylaw to Regulate Building Construction and Provide for the
Administration of the B.C. Building Code
WHEREAS the Local Government Act authorizes the District, for the health, safety and protection of
persons and property, to regulate the construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of building and
structures by bylaw;
AND WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has adopted a building code to govern standards in
respect of the construction, alteration, repair and demolition of buildings in municipalities and regional
districts in the Province;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to provide for the administration of the building code;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH, in open meeting assembled,
enacts as follows:
Title
1.0 This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Central Saanich Building Bylaw No. 2014, 2019".
2.0
Definition
2.1
In this Bylaw:
2.1.1
The following words and terms have the meanings set out in Section 1.1.3.2 of the
Building Code: assembly occupancy, building, building area, building height, business and
personal services occupancy, care or detention occupancy, constructor, coordinating
registered professional, designer, field review, high hazard industrial occupancy, industrial
occupancy, low hazard industrial occupancy, major occupancy, mercantile occupancy,
medium hazard industrial occupancy, occupancy, owner, registered professional, and
residential occupancy.
2.1.2
Building Code means the British Columbia Building Code as adopted by the Minister
pursuant to the Local Government Act, as amended or re-enacted from time to time.
2.1.3
Building Official includes Building Inspectors, Plan Checkers and Plumbing Inspectors
designated by the District of Central Saanich.
2.1.4
Complex Building means:
2.1.4.1
all buildings used for major occupancies classified as:
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2.1.4.1.1
assembly occupancies,
2.1.4.1.2
care or detention occupancies,
2.1.4.1.3
high hazard industrial occupancies, and
2.1.4.2 all buildings exceeding 600 square meters in building area or exceeding three
storeys in building height used for major occupancies classified as:
2.1.4.2.1
residential occupancies,
2.1.4.2.2
business and personal services occupancies,
2.1.4.2.3
mercantile occupancies,
2.1.4.2.4
medium and low hazard industrial occupancies.
2.1.5
Energy Step Code means the system of energy performance requirements, referred to as
the Energy Step Code, set out in Division B, Parts 9 and 10, of the Building Code.
2.1.6
Health and safety aspects of the work means design and construction regulated by Parts
3, 4, 7 and 9 of the Building Code.
2.1.7
Standard 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:
2.1.7.1 residential occupancies,
2.1.7.2 business and personal services occupancies,
2.1.7.3 mercantile occupancies, or
2.1.7.4 medium to low hazard industrial occupancies.
2.1.8
Structure means a construction or portion thereof of any kind, whether fixed to,
supported by or sunk into land or water, but specifically excludes landscaping, fences,
paving and retaining structures less than 1.2 meters in height.
2.1.9
Zero Carbon Step Code means the regulation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions set out
in Division B, Parts 9 and 10 of the Building Code.
3.0
Purpose of Bylaw
3.1
The bylaw, shall, notwithstanding any other provision herein, be interpreted in accordance with
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this section.
3.2
This bylaw has been enacted for the purpose of regulating construction within the District of
Central Saanich in the general public interest. The activities undertaken by or on behalf of the
District pursuant to this bylaw are for the sole purpose of providing a limited spot-checking
function for reasons of health, safety and the protection of persons and property. The purpose of
this bylaw does not extend:
3.2.1
to the protection of owners, owner/builders or constructors from economic loss;
3.2.2
to the assumption by the District 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;
3.2.3
to 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;
or
3.2.4
to providing a warranty or assurance that construction undertaken pursuant to building
permits issued by the District is free from latent, or any, defects.
4.0
Permit Conditions
4.1
A permit is required whenever work regulated under this bylaw is to be undertaken (see 5.1).
4.2
Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw nor the acceptance or review of plans, drawings
or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by or on behalf of the District of Central
Saanich, shall in any way relieve the owner or his or her representatives from full and sole
responsibility to perform the work in strict accordance with this bylaw, the Building Code and or
other applicable enactments respecting safety.
4.3
It shall be the full and sole responsibility of the owner (and where the owner is acting through a
representative, the representative) 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.
4.4
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
District of Central Saanich, 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.
4.5
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
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determination.
5.0
Scope and Exemptions
5.1
This bylaw applies to the design, construction and occupancy of new buildings and structures, and
the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation and occupancy of existing buildings
and structures.
5.2
This bylaw does not apply to buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code
except as expressly provided herein, nor to retaining structures less than 1.2 meters in height.
6.0
Prohibitions
6.1
No person shall commence or continue any construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition,
removal, relocation or change the occupancy of any building or structure, including excavation or
other work related to construction unless a building official has issued a permit for the work.
6.2
No person shall occupy or use any building or structure unless an occupancy permit has been
issued by a building official for the building or structure, or contrary to the terms of any permit
issued or any notice given by a building official.
6.3
No person shall knowingly submit false or misleading information to a building official in relation
to any permit application or construction undertaken pursuant to this bylaw.
6.4
No person shall, unless authorized in writing by a building official, reverse, alter, deface, cover,
remove or in any way tamper with any notice, permit or certificate posted upon or affixed to a
building or structure pursuant to this bylaw.
6.5
No person shall do any work that is substantially at variance with the accepted design or plans of
a building, structure or other works for which a permit has been issued, unless that variance has
been accepted in writing by a building official.
6.6
No person shall obstruct the entry of a building official or other authorized official of the District
of Central Saanich on property in the administration of this bylaw.
7.0
Building Officials
7.1
Each building official may:
7.1.1
administer this bylaw and prescribe the form of permits, permit applications, orders and
notices except to the extent that they are specifically prescribed by this bylaw;
7.1.2
keep records of permit applications, permits, notices and orders issued, inspections and
tests made, and shall retain copies of all documents related to the administration of this
bylaw or microfilm or digital copies of such documents; and
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7.1.3
establish, if requested to do so, whether the methods or types of construction and types
of materials used in the construction of a building or structure for which a permit is sought
under this bylaw substantially conform to the requirements of the Building Code.
7.2
A building official:
7.2.1
may enter any land, building, structure, or premises at any reasonable time for the
purpose of ascertaining that the terms of this bylaw are being observed;
7.2.2
where any residence is occupied, shall obtain the consent of the occupant or provide
written notice to the occupant 24 hours in advance of entry; and
7.2.3
shall carry proper credentials confirming his or her status as a building official.
7.3
A building official may order the correction of any work that is being or has been done in
contravention of this bylaw.
8.0
Application
8.1
Every person shall apply for and obtain:
8.1.1
a building permit before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure;
8.1.2
a building move permit before moving a building or structure;
8.1.3
a demolition permit before demolishing a building or structure;
8.1.4
a fireplace and chimney permit prior to the construction of a masonry fireplace or the
installation of a wood burning appliance or chimney unless the works are encompassed
by a valid building permit;
8.1.5
a plumbing permit before installing any plumbing installations occur; and
8.1.6
a sign permit before installing any sign.
8.2
All plans submitted with permit applications shall bear the name and address of the
Designer of the building or structure.
8.3
Each building or structure to be constructed on a site requires a separate building permit and shall
be assessed a separate building permit fee based on the value of that building or structure as
determined in accordance with the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
9.0
Applications for Complex Buildings
9.1
An application for a building permit with respect to a complex building shall:
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9.1.1
be signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation, or the
coordinating registered professional;
9.1.2
be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgement of responsibility made in Form 1,
signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
9.1.3
include a copy of a title search made within 30 days of the date of the application;
9.1.4
include a site plan prepared by a British Columbia Land Surveyor showing:
9.1.4.1
the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan;
9.1.4.2
the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
9.1.4.3
the location and dimensions of all statutory right of way, easements and
setback requirements;
9.1.4.4
the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings or
structures on the parcel;
9.1.4.5
setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or watercourse
where the District's land use regulations establish siting requirements;
9.1.4.6
the existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at or adjacent
to the building; and
9.1.4.7
the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway access.
9.1.5
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; plumbing fixtures; structural
elements; and stair dimensions;
9.1.6
include a cross section through the building or structure illustrating foundations,
drainage, ceiling heights and construction systems;
9.1.7
include elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finish details, roof
slopes, windows, doors, and finished grade;
9.1.8
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;
9.1.9
include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or safety,
including, without limitation, sewage disposal permits, highway access permits and
Ministry of Health approval;
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9.1.10 include a letter of assurance in the form of Schedule A as referred to in 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;
9.1.11 include letters of assurance in the form of Schedule 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
9.1.12 include three sets of drawings at a suitable scale of the design prepared by each
registered professional and including the information set out in section 9.1.5 -
9.1.8 of this bylaw.
9.2
The building official may waive the requirements for a site plan, in whole or in part, where the
permit is sought for the repair or alteration of an existing building or structure.
9.3
In addition to the requirements of section 9.1, the following may be required by a building official
to be submitted with a building permit application of the construction of a complex building where
the complexity of the proposed building or structure or siting circumstances warrant:
9.3.1
site service 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 District's subdivision servicing bylaw;
9.3.2
a section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking areas and
driveways; and
9.3.3
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.
10.0
Applications for Standard Buildings
10.1
An application for a building permit with respect to a standard building shall:
10.1.1
be signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
10.1.2
be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgement of responsibility made in Form 1,
signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
10.1.3
include a copy of a title search made within 30 days of the date of the application;
10.1.4
include a site plan prepared by a British Columbia Land Surveyor showing:
10.1.4.1
the bearing and dimension of the parcel taken from the registered
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subdivision plan;
10.1.4.2
the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
10.1.4.3
the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements and
setback requirements;
10.1.4.4
the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings or
structures on the parcel;
10.1.4.5
setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or watercourse
where the District's land use regulations establish siting;
10.1.4.6
the existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at or
adjacent to the site; and
10.1.4.7
the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway access.
10.1.5
include floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas: the dimensions and
height of crawls and roof spaces; the location, size and swing of doors; the location,
size and opening of windows; floor, wall and ceiling finishes; plumbing fixtures;
structural elements; and stair dimensions;
10.1.6
include a cross section through the building or structure illustrating foundations,
drainage, ceiling heights and construction systems;
10.1.7
include elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finish details, roof
slopes, windows, doors, and finished grade;
10.1.8
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;
10.1.9
include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or safety,
including, without limitation, sewage disposal permits, highway access permits and
Ministry of Health approval; and
10.1.10
include two sets of drawings at a suitable scale of the design including the information
set out in sections 10.1.5 - 10.1.8 of this bylaw.
10.2
The building official may waive the requirements for a site plan, in whole or in part, where the
permit is sought for the repair or alteration of an existing building or structure.
10.3
In addition to the requirements of section 10.1, the following may be required by a building official
to be submitted with a building permit application for the construction of a standard 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, otherwise
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where the complexity of the proposed building or structure or siting circumstances warrant:
10.3.1
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 District's subdivision servicing bylaw;
10.3.2
a section through the site showing grades, building, structures, parking areas and
driveways;
10.3.3
a roof plan and roof height calculations;
10.3.4
structural, electrical, mechanical or fire suppression drawings prepared and sealed by a
registered professional;
10.3.5
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; and
10.3.6
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.
11.0
Professional Plan Certification
11.1
The letters of assurance in the form of Schedules B-1 and B-2 referred to in section 2.6 of Part 2
of the Building Code and provided pursuant to sections 9.1.11, 10.3.5 and 15.1 of this bylaw are
relied upon by the District of Central Saanich 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 safety.
11.2
A building permit issued for the construction of a complex building, or for a standard building for
which a building official required professional design pursuant to section 10.3.4 and letters
of assurance pursuant to section 10.3.5 of this bylaw shall 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 safety.
12.0
Fees and Charges
12.1
In addition to applicable fees and charges required under other bylaws, a permit fee, calculated
in accordance with the Fees and Charges Bylaw, shall be paid in full prior to issuance of any permit
under this bylaw.
12.2
An application made for a building permit shall be accompanied by the appropriate plan-
processing fee as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
12.2.1
The plan-processing fee is non-refundable and shall be credited against the building
permit fee when the permit is issued.
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12.2.2
An application may be cancelled and the plan-processing fee forfeited if the building
permit has not been issued and the permit fee paid within 180 days of the date of
application.
12.2.3
When an application is cancelled the plans and related documents submitted with the
application may be destroyed.
12.3
The owner may obtain a refund of the permit fees set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw when a
permit is surrendered and cancelled before any construction begins, provided:
12.3.1
the refund shall not include the plan processing fee paid pursuant to section
12.2 of this bylaw; and
12.3.2
no refund shall be made where construction has begun or an inspection has been made.
12.4
Where, due to non-compliance with this bylaw, more than two inspections are necessary when
one inspection is normally required, for each inspection after the second inspection, a re-
inspection charge as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw shall be paid prior to additional
inspections being performed.
12.5
An inspection charge, as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw, shall be payable in advance for a
voluntary inspection to establish compliance of or to obtain a report on the status of an existing
building or structure for which a permit is sought under this bylaw.
12.6
A building permit fee paid under subsection 12.1 shall be refunded to the applicant if
(a)
the work authorized by the permit is repair work performed on a strata titled multi- family
residential building constructed between January 1, 1983 and December 31, 1998 and
damaged by water penetration due to premature failure of the building envelope;
(b)
the value of the construction authorized by the permit exceeds $2,000 per strata lot in
the building; and
(c)
a registered professional certifies in writing that the work comes within the scope of
subsections 12.6(a) and 12.6(b) and has been satisfactorily performed.
13.0
Building Permits
13.1
When:
13.1.1
a completed application including all required supporting documentation has been
submitted;
13.1.2
the proposed work set out in the application substantially conforms with the
Building Code, this bylaw and all other applicable bylaws; and
13.1.3
the owner or his or her representative has paid all charges and met all requirements
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imposed by this and any other applicable bylaw;
a building official shall issue the permit for which the application is made.
13.2
When 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 pursuant
to the Homeowner Protection Act that:
13.2.1
the proposed building is covered by home warranty insurance, and
13.2.2
the constructor is a licensed residential builder.
13.3
Section 13.2 of this bylaw does not apply if the owner is not required to be licensed and to obtain
home warranty insurance in accordance with the Homeowner Protection Act.
13.4
Every permit is issued upon the condition that the permit shall expire and the rights of the owner
under the permit shall terminate if:
13.4.1
the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 12 months from the date
of issuance of the permit; or
13.4.2
the work has not been completed within 24 months from the date of issuance of the
permit.
13.5
A building official may extend the period of time set out under sections 13.4.1 and 13.4.2 where
construction has not been commenced or where construction has been discontinued due to
adverse weather, strikes, material or labour shortages, or similar hardship beyond the owner's
control.
13.6
A building official may issue a building permit for a portion of a building or structure before the
design, plans and specifications for the entire building or structure have been accepted, provided
sufficient information has been provided to the District to demonstrate to the building official
that the portion authorized to be constructed substantially complies with this and other
applicable bylaws and the permit fee applicable to that portion of the building or structure has
been paid. The issuance of the permit notwithstanding, 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.
13.7
The building official may revoke a permit where there is a violation of:
13.7.1
a condition under which the permit was issued; or
13.7.2
a provision of the Building Code, this bylaw or other applicable bylaws or enactments
respecting the health, safety or protection of persons or property.
The revocation of the permit shall be in writing and transmitted to the owner by registered mail,
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and deemed delivered at the expiration of three days after the date of mailing.
13.8
No permit shall be issued in respect of the same land or building to any person who has been
notified in writing of a violation referred to in Section 13.7, until the person has complied with the
notice, corrected the violation or satisfied the Building Official that they are capable of correcting
the violation.
14.0
Disclaimer of Warranty or Representation
14.1
Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the review and acceptance of the design,
drawings, plans or specifications, nor inspections made by a building official, shall constitute a
representation or warranty that the Building code or this bylaw have been complied with or the
building or structure meets any standard of materials or workmanship, and no person shall rely
on any of those acts as establishing compliance with the Building Code or this bylaw or any
standard of construction.
15.0
Professional Design and Field Review
15.1
When 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 a registered professional to provide
design and plan certification and field review by means of letters of assurance in the form of
Schedules B-1, B-2 and C-B referred to in section 2.6 of Part 2 of the Building Code.
15.2
Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for a complex building, or standard building in
circumstances where letters of assurance have been required in accordance with section 9.1.11,
10.3.5 or 15.1 of this bylaw, the owner shall provide the District with letters of assurance in the
form of Schedules C-A or C-B, as is appropriate, referred to in section 2.6 of Part 2 of the Building
Code.
15.3
When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with sections 9.1.11,
10.3.5, 15.1 or 15.2 of this bylaw, he or she shall also provide proof of professional liability or
errors and omissions insurance to the building official in Form 2.
16.0
Responsibilities of the Owner
16.1
Every owner shall ensure that all construction complies with the Building Code, this bylaw and
other applicable enactments respecting safety.
16.2
Every owner to whom a permit is issued shall provide security to the District in accordance with
the Fees and Charges Bylaw, to secure the cost of repairing damage to any municipal works that
occurs in the course of the work authorized by the permit. The District may use the security to
repair any such damage, and the owner shall be responsible for any costs exceeding the amount
of the security.
16.3
Every owner to whom a permit is issued shall during construction:
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16.3.1
post and maintain the permit in a conspicuous place on the property in respect of
which the permit was issued;
16.3.2
keep a copy of the accepted designs, plans and specifications on the property; and
16.3.3
post the civic address of the property in a location visible from any adjoining streets.
17.0
Inspections
17.1
When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with sections 9.1.11,
10.3.5, 15.1 or 15.2 of this bylaw, the District will rely solely on field reviews undertaken by the
registered professional and the letters of assurance submitted pursuant to section 15.2 of this
bylaw as assurance that the construction substantially conforms to the design and that the
construction substantially complies with the Building Code, this bylaw and other applicable
enactments respecting safety; and 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.
17.2
A building official may attend periodically at the site of the construction of standard buildings or
structures to ascertain whether the health and safety aspects of the work are being carried out in
substantial conformance with those portions of the Building Code, this bylaw and any other
applicable enactment concerning safety.
17.3
The owner or his or her representative shall give at least 24 hours notice to the District when
requesting an inspection of the construction of a standard building and shall obtain an inspection
and receive a building official's acceptance of the following aspects of the work prior to concealing
it:
17.3.1
construction of footing and foundation form work, prior to placement of concrete;
17.3.2
installation of perimeter drain tiles and application of foundation damp proofing, after
placement of drain rock and prior to backfilling;
17.3.3
installation of all water service, sewer service and drainage piping, after testing and
prior to backfilling;
17.3.4
masonry fireplaces and chimneys, when masonry work is at the thimble or smoke
chamber to the first flue liner, prior to any wall finishes being applied;
17.3.5
installation and testing of all plumbing systems;
17.3.6
completion of framing, following plumbing installation, electrical work, duct work, fire
stopping, application of sheathing paper, installation of windows, all flashings, stucco
lath, and furring strips prior to installation of exterior finishes.
17.3.7
insulation
and
vapour
barrier,
after the exterior
envelope
has
been
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weatherproofed;
17.3.8
stucco base coat, prior to application of second coat;
17.3.9
when the building or structure is substantially complete and ready for occupancy, but
before occupancy takes place of the whole or part of the building or structure.
17.4
No aspect of the work referred in section 17.3 of this bylaw shall be concealed until a
building official has accepted the installation.
17.5
The requirements of section 17.3 of this bylaw do not apply to any aspect of the work that is the
subject of a registered professional's letter of assurance provided in accordance with sections
9.1.11, 10.3.5, 15.1 or 15.2 of this bylaw.
18.0
Occupancy Permits
18.1
No person shall occupy a building or structure or part of a building or structure until an
occupancy permit has been issued.
18.2
An occupancy permit shall not be issued unless:
18.2.1
all letters of assurance have been submitted when required in accordance with
sections 9.1.11, 10.3.5, 15.1 and 15.2 of this bylaw; and
18.2.2
all aspects of the work requiring inspection and acceptance pursuant to section
17.4 of this bylaw have both been inspected and accepted or the inspections and
acceptance are not required in accordance with section 17.5 of this bylaw.
18.3
A building official may issue an occupancy permit for part of a building or structure when the part
of the building or structure is self-contained, provided with essential services and the
requirements set out in section 18.2 of this bylaw have been met with respect to it.
19.0
Retaining Structures
19.1
A registered professional shall undertake the design and conduct field reviews of the construction
of a retaining structure 1.2 meters or more in height. Sealed copies of the design plan and field
review reports prepared by the registered professional for all retaining structures 1.2 meters or
more in height shall be submitted to a building official prior to acceptance of the works.
20.0 Application of the Energy Step Code and the Zero Carbon Step Code
20.1
For building permit applications received from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 inclusive,
20.1.1
a new building regulated by Part 3 or Part 9 of the building code, containing a major
occupancy to which the Energy Step Code applies, must be designed and constructed to
meet or exceed the performance requirements specified in Step 1 of the Energy Step
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Code.
20.2
For building permit applications received after January 1, 2021,
20.2.1
except as provided in sub-section 20.2.2., a new building regulated by Part 3 of the
building code, containing a Group C (residential), Group D (business and personal
services) or Group E (mercantile) occupancy, must be designed and constructed to meet
or exceed the performance requirements specified in Step 2 of the Energy Step Code;
20.2.2.
a new wood frame building, used for residential occupancy, regulated by Part 3 of the
building code, consisting of six storeys or less, must be designed and constructed to
meet or exceed the performance requirements specified in Step 3 of the Energy Step
Code; and,
20.2.3
a new building regulated by Part 3 of the building code, containing a Group A
(assembly) or Group B (care) occupancy to which the Energy Step Code applies, must be
designed and constructed to meet or exceed the performance requirements specified in
Step 1 of the Energy Step Code;
20.2.4
a new building regulated by Part 9 of the building code, containing a major occupancy
to which the Energy Step Code applies, must be designed and constructed to meet or
exceed the performance requirements specified in Step 3 of the Energy Step Code.
20.3
In relation to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the District incorporates by reference the
Zero Carbon Step Code in accordance with the section below:
20.3.1
for building permit applications received on or after November 1, 2023, a standard
building with residential occupancy must be designed and constructed to meet or
exceed the performance requirements specified in GHG Emissions Level 4 of the Zero
Carbon Step Code.
20.3.2
for building permit applications received on or after July 1, 2024, a complex building with
residential occupancy, wood framed, up to 6 storeys, must be designed and constructed
to meet or exceed the performance requirements specified in GHG Emissions Level 4 of
the Zero Carbon Step Code.
20.3.3
for building permit applications received on or after November 1, 2024, a complex building
with residential occupancy higher than 6 storeys, business and personal services
occupancy or mercantile occupancy, must be designed and constructed to meet or exceed
the performance requirements specified in GHG Emissions Level 4 of the Zero Carbon Step
Code."
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21.0
Penalties and Enforcement
21.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw commits an offense punishable on
summary conviction and shall be liable to a fine of not more than
$10,000.00 (ten thousand dollars) or to imprisonment for not more than six months.
21.2
Every person who fails to comply with any order or notice issued by a building official, or who
allows a violation of this bylaw to continue, contravenes this bylaw.
21.3
A building official may order the cessation of any work that is proceeding in contravention of the
Building Code or this bylaw by posting a Stop Work notice.
21.4
The owner of property on which a Stop Work notice has been posted, and every other person,
shall cease all construction work immediately and shall not do any work until all applicable
provisions of this bylaw have been substantially complied with and the Stop Work notice has been
rescinded in writing by a building official.
21.5
Where a person occupies a building or structure or part of a building or structure in contravention
of section 6.2 of this bylaw a building official may post a Do Not Occupy notice on the affected
part of the building or structure.
21.6
The owner of property on which a No Occupancy notice has been posted, and every person, shall
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 No Occupancy notice has been rescinded in writing by a building official.
21.7
Every person who commences work requiring a building permit without first obtaining such a
permit shall, if a Stop Work notice is issued, pay an additional charge per the Fees and Charges
Bylaw prior to obtaining the required building permit.
22.0
Severability
22.1
The provisions of this bylaw are severable and the invalidity of any part of this bylaw shall not
affect the validity of the remainder of this bylaw.
23.0
Forms and Schedules
23.1
Forms 1 and 2 to this bylaw form a part of this bylaw.
24.0
Repeal
24.1
"Central Saanich Building Bylaw No. 1470, 2003" is hereby repealed.
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READ A FIRST TIME on this
10th
day of
October,
2023.
READ A SECOND TIME on this
10th
day of
October,
2023.
READ A THIRD TIME on this
23rd
day of
October,
2023.
ADOPTED this
day of
2023
Ryan Windsor
Mayor
Emilie Gorman
Director of Corporate Services/Corporate Officer
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DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH
BUILDING BYLAW
FORM 1
OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I acknowledge that the owner of the land in respect of which this permit is issued is solely responsible for
carrying out the work authorized by this permit in accordance with the Building Code and other applicable
laws respecting safety, including the requirements of the Building Code in relation to soil conditions for
building foundations.
I acknowledge that the owner of the land is also solely responsible for determining whether the work
authorized by this permit contravenes any covenant, easement, right of way, building scheme or other
restriction affecting the building site, and whether the work requires the involvement of an architect
under the Architect's Act or an engineer or geoscientist under the Engineers and Geoscientists Act.
I acknowledge that the District of Central Saanich provides a limited monitoring service in relation to
building construction and does not, by accepting or reviewing plans, inspecting construction, monitoring
the inspection of construction by others, or issuing building or occupancy permits, make any
representation or give any assurance that the construction authorized by this permit complies in any
respect with the Building Code or any other applicable laws respecting safety.
If the District of Central Saanich has so indicated on this permit application, I acknowledge that the District
will issue the permit in reliance on the certification of a registered professional, engaged by me to provide
such a certification, that the plans for the work authorized by the permit comply with the Building Code
and other applicable enactments, and that the fee for the permit has been accordingly reduced. I
acknowledge that the District, by issuing this permit or any occupancy permit, makes no representations
to me or any other person as to any such compliance.
Name of Registered Owner (please print)
Signature of Registered Owner or
Authorized Signatory of Corporate Owner
Date of Acknowledgement
Name of Authorized Signatory
Project Address
Building Permit Number
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DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH
BUILDING BYLAW
FORM 2
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL'S PROOF OF INSURANCE COVERAGE
(This document requires the attachment of a current certificate of
insurance coverage and may not be altered in any way)
District of Central Saanich Attention:
Chief Building Official
Address of Project:
Legal Description of Project:
The undersigned hereby gives assurance that:
1. I have fulfilled my obligation to obtain a policy of professional liability or errors and omissions
insurance as required by section 15.3 of the Building Bylaw.
2. I have enclosed a copy of my certificate of insurance indicating the particulars of such coverage;
3. I am a registered professional as defined by section 1.1.3.2 of the British Columbia Building
Code; and
4. I will notify the Chief Building Official immediately if this insurance coverage is reduced or
terminated at any time during construction.
Signature
Print Name
Name of Firm
Date
Attachment: Certificate of Insurance