Village of Chase Building Regulations Bylaw No. 803-2014 (Consolidated incl. amendments 866-2019, 902-2021, 929-2024)
Chase, British Columbia
· No. 803-2014
· adopted 2014-11-10
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VILLAGE OF CHASE
Bylaw No. 803 - 2014
A bylaw to regulate construction, alteration, repair, moving or demolition
of buildings and structures
**(CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY, INCLUDING BASE BYLAW NO. 803-2014 AND
AMENDING BYLAWS NO. 866-2019, No. 902-2021, and No. 929-2024)**
WHEREAS the Village of Chase Council considers it advisable to update the Building Regulations
Bylaw;
AND WHEREAS the Local Government Act of British Columbia provides that a municipality may,
by bylaw, regulate the construction, alteration, repair or demolition of buildings and structures and
regulate the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing (including septic tanks and sewer
connections);
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Village of Chase in open meeting assembled enacts as
follows:
1.
PREAMBLE
1.1
Title
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Village of Chase Building Regulations Bylaw
No. 803-2014".
1.2
Repeal
"Village of Chase Building Regulations Bylaw 678, 2006" and all amendments thereto are hereby
repealed.
1.3
Purpose of Bylaw
The bylaw shall, notwithstanding any other provision herein, be interpreted in accordance with
this section.
This bylaw has been enacted for the purpose of regulating construction within the Village of
Chase (the Village) in the general public interest. The activities undertaken by or on behalf of
the Village pursuant to this bylaw are for the sole purpose of providing a limited and interim
spot-checking and monitoring function for reason of health, safety and the protection of persons
and property. It is not contemplated nor intended, nor does the purpose of this bylaw extend:
(a)
to the protection of owners, owner/builders, constructors or occupiers from bodily
injury or economic loss;
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(b)
to the assumption by the Village or any Building Official of any responsibility for
ensuring the conformance by any owner, his or her agent 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;
(c)
to providing any person a warranty of design or workmanship with respect to any
building or structure for which a building permit or occupancy certificate is issued
under this bylaw;
(d)
to providing a warranty or assurance that construction undertaken pursuant to
building permits is free from latent or any defects or complies with this bylaw; and
(e)
to the assumption by the Village or any Building Official of any responsibility for
ensuring that any construction will be geo-technically sound and will not be subject
to flooding, mud flows, debris flows, debris torrents, erosion, land slip, rock falls,
subsidence, avalanche or other geo-hazards.
1.4 Metric Units
Metric units are used for all measurements in this bylaw. The approximate imperial measure
equivalent of those units are shown in brackets following the metric measurement and such
bracketed figures are included for convenience only and do not form part of this bylaw.
1.5 Scope and Exemptions
This bylaw shall apply to:
(a)
the design, construction and occupancy of a building when a building, or part thereof,
is constructed on site or is assembled or placed on site as a factory-built unit or
component;
(b)
the work involved in the demolition when the whole or any part of a building is
demolished or removed;
(c)
all parts of the building when the whole or any part of a building is moved;
(d)
any alteration and to any part of a building affected by alterations to an extent which,
in the opinion of the Building Official reduces the levels of public health and safety
below the levels existing prior to the alteration;
(e)
all parts of the building affected by the change of use when occupancy and/or use of
a building is changed;
(f)
all such replacements and alterations when materials and equipment regulated are
replaced or altered in a building;
(g)
any part remaining when a building is damaged or destroyed to the extent of 75% or
more of its value above its foundations as determined by the Building Official;
(h)
the design and construction of retaining walls where the difference in finish grade
elevation is greater than 1.2 m (4 ft) in height;
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(i)
the design and installation of the entire system when a plumbing system is installed,
repaired, renovated or altered;
(j)
the design and repair of the entire plumbing system where a condition exists that is,
or may become dangerous or injurious to health, except where the portion of the
system affected is completely independent from any other part of the system; and
(k)
design, construction, or installation of fireplaces and chimneys.
1.6 This bylaw does not apply to:
(a)
buildings or structures exempted by Division A - Part 1 of the Building Code except
as expressly provided herein;
(b)
single-storey accessory buildings less than 20 m² (215 ft²) in building area;
(c)
Low-Human Occupancy farm buildings less than 600 m² (6458 ft²) in building area,
when situated on land assessed as Farm and used for a Bona Fide Agricultural
Operation; and
(d)
unroofed decks attached to or adjacent to single and two-family dwellings if the deck
surface is 600 mm (24 in) or less above the adjacent ground level.
1.7 In relation to the conservation of energy, construction on or after May 1, 2023 may meet the
prescriptive requirements of s. 9.36.2 to 9.36.4 of Division B of the Building Code. (Amending
Bylaw 929-2024)
1.8 Other Enactments
Where any provincial act or regulation or any other Village bylaw may apply to any matter
covered by this bylaw, conformance with this bylaw shall not relieve the owner or his or her
agent from conforming with provisions of such other act, regulation or bylaw.
1.9 Severability
If any provision of this bylaw is found invalid, such provision is severable and shall not affect
the validity of the remainder of this bylaw.
1.10 Limited Application to Existing Buildings (Amending Bylaw 866-2019)
1.10.1 Except as provided in the Building Code or to the extent an existing building is under
construction or does not have an occupancy permit, when an existing building has been
constructed before the enactment of this Bylaw or any prior building bylaw in effect at the time,
the enactment of this Bylaw is not to be interpreted as requiring that the building must be
reconstructed and altered, unless it is expressly so provided by this or another bylaw, regulation
or statute.
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1.10.2 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.
1.10.3 If an alteration is made to an existing building, the alteration must comply with this Bylaw and
the Building Code and the entire building must be made to comply with this Bylaw and the
Building Code, but only to the extent necessary to addresses any new infractions introduced in
the remainder of the building as a result of the alteration.
1.10.4 If an alteration creates an addition to an existing building, the alteration or addition must comply
with this Bylaw and the Building Code and the entire building must be made to comply with
this Bylaw and the Building Code, but only to the extent necessary to address any new
infractions introduced in the remainder of the building as a result of the alteration or addition.
2. DEFINITIONS
All words and phrases shall have their normal or common meaning except where changed,
modified, or expanded by the definitions set out in this section, or Part 1 of the British Columbia
Building Code.
"Accepted" means accepted in writing.
"Agent" means a person, firm, or company representing the owner, by written designation or
contract, and includes a hired tradesperson or contractor. (Amending Bylaw 866-2019)
"Addition" means an alteration to any building which will increase the total aggregate floor area
or height and includes provision of two or more separate buildings with openings between
each other. (Amending Bylaw 866-2019)
"Alteration" means a change, repair, or modification of the construction or arrangement of use of any
building or structure, or to an occupancy regulated by this Bylaw. (Amending Bylaw 866-2019)
"Bona Fide Agricultural Operation" means an operation classified as a farm by the Assessor
under the Assessment Act.
"Building Code" means the current edition of the British Columbia Building Code pursuant to
Section 692 (1) of the Local Government Act, as amended or re-enacted from time to time.
"Building Official" includes a person or persons designated or contracted by the Village as
Building Inspectors, Plumbing Inspectors or Plan Checkers, and includes supervisors for
these positions.
"Complex Building" means all buildings used for major occupancies classified as:
(a)
assembly occupancies;
(b)
care or detention occupancies; or
(c)
high hazard industrial occupancies; and
all buildings exceeding 600 m² (6458 ft²) in building area or exceeding three storeys in
building height used for major occupancies classified as:
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(d)
residential occupancies;
(e)
business and personal services occupancies;
(f)
mercantile occupancies; and
(g)
medium and low hazard industrial occupancies.
"Construction" includes erection, repair, alteration, enlargement, addition, installation,
demolition, removal, replacement, renovation, reconstruction, or relocation of a building or
structure.
"Council" means the Council of the Village of Chase.
"Health and Safety Aspects of the Work" means design and construction regulated by the
Building Code but excluding Parts 1, 2, 5,6, and Part 9 sections 9.1 to 9.3 inclusive, 9.5, 9.11,
9.14, 9.25, 9.26, 9.30, and 9.36. (Amending Bylaw 866-2019)
"Low-Human Occupancy" (as applied to farm buildings) means an occupancy having an
occupant load of not more than one person per 40 m² (430 ft²) of floor area during normal
use.
"Monitor" means the method by which a Building Official reviews the process of field reviews
as conducted by registered professionals pursuant to the Building Code and this bylaw. The
Building Official's monitoring function is satisfied by the Building Official's receipt of
the applicable letters of assurance submitted by the registered professionals and as referred
to in subsection 2.2.7 of the Building Code. Although a Building Official may review
registered professionals' field inspection reports to ascertain field review frequency, or visit
a site from time-to-time to verify that registered professional field reviews are taking place,
the Building Official is under no duty to do so. Monitoring does not include assessment of
conformity with the Building Code, this bylaw or another enactments or the approval of any
aspect of construction.
"Owner" means any person, firm or company controlling the property under consideration.
"Occupancy Certificate" means a certificate required or issued pursuant to this Bylaw and includes a
provisional occupancy certificate or, for minor construction, a written occupancy approval otherwise
provided by the Building Official. (Amending Bylaw 866-2019)
"Permit" means a permit required or issued pursuant to this bylaw.
"Person" means in addition to its ordinary meaning, a partnership, association, company, society
and body corporate.
"Site" means a lot or lots upon which work regulated under this bylaw is undertaken or intended
to be undertaken and includes the construction thereon.
"Swimming Pool" means any structure or construction, intended primarily for recreation or
therapy, that is, or is capable of being filled with water to a depth of 600 mm (2 ft.) or
greater.
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"Village" means the Village of Chase.
"Standard Building" means a building of three storeys or less in building height, having a
building area not exceeding 600 m² (6458 ft²) 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.
"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 m (4 ft) in height.
3.
PROHIBITIONS
3.1
No person shall, unless exempted by this bylaw or any enactment, undertake any of the
following:
(a) commence or continue any construction or change the occupancy of any building or
structure, or other work related to construction unless a Building Official has issued a
valid permit for the work;
(b) 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 any
building, structure or site pursuant to this bylaw;
(c) perform any construction that is substantially at variance with the reviewed design or
plans and specifications for the building, structure or other construction for which a
permit has been issued, unless that variance has been accepted by a Building Official;
(d) occupy, use or allow the occupancy or use of any building or part thereof contrary to the
terms of this bylaw or any permit, notice, certificate, or decision given or posted by the
Building Official;
(e) knowingly or recklessly submit false or misleading information to a Building Official in
relation to any permit application or construction undertaken pursuant to this bylaw; or
(f) interfere with or obstruct the entry of a Building Official or authorized official of the
Village on property in the administration of this bylaw.
3.2
No person having authority for construction, on a site shall cause, allow, or maintain any
unsafe condition.
4.
AUTHORITY OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
4.1
The Building Official:
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(a) may administer this bylaw;
(b) may enter any land, building, structure, or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose
of ascertaining that the terms of this or any other Village bylaw are being observed;
(c) may 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;
(d) may establish whether the construction of a building or structure for which a permit is
sought or issued under this bylaw substantially conforms to the requirements of the
Building Code; and
(e) shall carry proper credentials confirming their status as a Building Official.
4.2
The Building Official may order:
(a) a person who contravenes this bylaw to conform with the bylaw in a specified time period;
(b) the removal of any unauthorized encroachment on public property;
(c) the removal of any building or part thereof constructed in contravention of this bylaw;
(d) the termination of any occupancy, in contravention of this bylaw; and
(e) the termination of any occupancy if in the opinion of the Building Official an unsafe
condition exists because of construction undertaken or not completed.
4.3
The Building Official may, before issuing an occupancy certificate, require the owner to
provide a professional engineer's or other appropriate certification, at the expense of the
owner, where in the opinion of the Building Official such evidence is necessary to determine
that the requirements of this bylaw and other applicable enactments respecting safety have
been substantially complied with.
4.4
The Building Official may direct the immediate cessation or correction of all or any portion of
the construction on any site, by attaching an order to that effect on such premises, when, in his
or her opinion such work is not being performed substantially in accordance with the provi-
sions of the Building Code or any relevant bylaws of the Village. Such order shall remain
posted on the premises until all work that is not being performed in accordance with the
Building Code or this or any other relevant bylaw has been remedied to the satisfaction of the
Building Official. No work, other than the required remedial measures, shall be carried out on
the portion of the work affected by the order until such order has been removed, and shall only
be removed by the Building Official in writing.
4.5
Upon expiration of a building permit, the Building Official may grant permit renewal for a
period of one year each, up to three times, provided construction is progressing and inspections
are being called and passing; notwithstanding the forgoing, if construction is impacted by a
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declaration of a provincial State of Emergency or a State of Local Emergency, then additional
renewals may be approved. (Amending Bylaw 929-2024)
4.6
The Building Official may refuse to issue a permit:
(a) if the information submitted is inadequate to determine substantial conformance with, or
is contrary to the provisions of this bylaw or any other applicable enactment;
(b) if the information submitted is incorrect;
(c) if issuance is prohibited by or is contrary to a provision of this bylaw or any other
enactment;
(d) for the connection of a fireplace insert to an existing chimney if the existing chimney has
not been previously inspected and accepted; or
(e) for the connection of a wood heater or furnace to an existing chimney if the existing
chimney has not been previously inspected and accepted.
5.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER
5.1
It is the owner's responsibility, prior to commencing construction to:
(a)
investigate the status of the construction site and ensure that any concerns relating to
flooding, drainage, soil stability or other potential hazards are addressed;
(b)
obtain a current State of Title Certificate from the Land Title Office to determine whether
there are encumbrances, which may affect the proposed construction; and
(c)
confirm that every building or structure or addition to a building or structure meets the
siting requirements and any height limitations of the zoning bylaw in effect. (Amending
Bylaw 866-2019)
(d)
investigate the availability, location and capacity of utility services to determine whether
the proposed construction can be accommodated and arrange the plumbing to suit the
location of the connections provided for the lot in a manner satisfactory to the Building
Official.
5.2
The owner shall, during construction:
(a)
allow the Building Official to enter the building or premises at any reasonable time for
the purpose of administering and enforcing this or any other relevant Village bylaw;
(b)
keep posted in a conspicuous place on the property in respect of which the permit was
issued, the placard provided by the Building Official; and
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(c)
ensure that the reviewed plans and specifications on which the permit is based are
continuously available at the site during working hours.
5.3
The owner shall not continue building construction beyond the foundation stage until:
(a)
the owner has provided a current certificate of location by a registered British
Columbia Land Surveyor to certify that the building and/or structure under
construction is located on the property in conformance with Village regulations.
Notwithstanding the requirements of this Division, where:
i.
the building or structure is located on a large parcel such that setback distances
to the nearest property line are not a concern;
ii.
the building or structure is located greater than 300 mm (12 in) from a minimum
setback as determined by exposing survey pins; or
(b)
the Building Official may accept a letter of certification from the Land Surveyor in lieu
of a Certificate of Location or may waive the requirement entirely if satisfied that no
certification is necessary.
5.4
The owner, when required by the Building Official, shall uncover and replace at his or her own
expense any work that has been covered contrary to an order issued by the Building Official.
5.5
The owner when requested by the Building Official shall provide at his or her expense, tests or
inspections necessary to establish substantial conformance with this bylaw in a form
satisfactory to the Building Official.
5.6
The owner when requested by the Building Official shall provide, in a form satisfactory to the
Building Official, evidence to certify substantial conformance with the requirements of this
bylaw, other applicable enactments respecting health and safety and any permits issued.
5.7
The owner shall ensure that all work is confined within the boundaries of the property and does
not adversely affect adjacent properties for which the permit has been issued.
5.8
The owner is responsible for the cost to repair any damage to Village property that may occur
as a result of undertaking work for which a permit was required under this bylaw.
5.9
When a site is in an unsafe condition, the owner shall promptly take all action necessary to put
the site in a safe condition.
5.10
The owner shall, prior to the occupancy or use of any building or structure or part thereof and
after completion of construction of the building, or part thereof, including work required in
connection with any change in classification of occupancy of any building, or part thereof,
obtain from the Building Official an occupancy certificate.
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5.11
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 Village
shall in any way relieve the owner and his or her agent from full and complete responsibility to
perform the work in strict accordance with this bylaw, the Building Code and other applicable
enactments respecting safety.
5.12
Where, at the time of application for a building permit, works and services exist on the land to
be developed or within that portion of a highway immediately adjacent to the land up to the
highway centre line, and if such works and services do not meet the minimum standards
established by the Village's Subdivision Control Bylaw, as amended from time to time, then as
a condition of issuing a building permit, the owner may be required to improve the substandard
works and services to at least the minimum bylaw standard.
5.13
Where work is being done subject to a permit under the provisions of this bylaw, the owner and
his or her agent shall be completely responsible for any damage or cost to adjacent property
arising out of or incidental to the work and shall save the Village harmless in this regard.
6.
GENERAL PERMIT REGULATIONS
6.1
A permit is required whenever work regulated by this bylaw is to be undertaken.
6.2
Each building or structure to be constructed on a site requires a separate building permit and
shall be assessed a separate building permit fee as determined in accordance with Appendix "A"
to this bylaw.
6.3
To obtain a permit, the owner or his or her agent shall apply in writing on the available form.
6.4
No person shall rely upon any permit as establishing conformance 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 agents are responsible for making such
determination.
6.5
The Building Official may require a registered professional to provide design and plan
certification and field reviews supported by letters of assurance in the form of Schedules A, B,
C-A and C-B as referred to in subsection 2.2.7 of the Building Code, if in the opinion of the
Building Official:
(a)
the site conditions, soil types, contours or drainage require special foundation design;
(b)
the proposed building or structure is not standard construction; or
(c)
the proposed building or structure is of a category requiring professional design.
6.6
Sufficient information shall be filed with each application to clearly identify the property to be
developed and to establish that the proposed work will substantially conform to this bylaw and
other applicable enactments.
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6.7
Prior to construction, the Building Official may require any owner to submit a current survey
plan by a registered British Columbia Land Surveyor containing sufficient information
regarding the site and location of any building or structure to establish conformance to this bylaw
and any other applicable enactment.
6.8
No permit shall be issued until:
(a)
off-site utilities to service the subject property are completed to the approval of the authority
having jurisdiction or the utility providing service and all appropriate connection fees or
other construction costs have been paid;
(b)
the prescribed permit fee as detailed in Appendix "A" attached to this bylaw has been paid;
and
(c)
where required, security has been posted.
6.9
In instances where sanitary sewer is not available, no permit will be issued until the Building
Official is provided with written verification that the proposed sewage disposal system is accepted
by the Interior Health Authority or other authority charged with enforcement of prevailing
sanitary regulations.
6.10
The Building Official shall issue the permit for which application is made upon:
(a)
a completed application in conformance with this bylaw, including all required supporting
documentation submitted and reviewed;
(b)
the owner or his or her agent has paid all applicable fees set out in this bylaw;
(c)
the owner or his or her agent has paid all charges and met all requirements imposed by
any other applicable statute or bylaw; and
(d)
no covenant, agreement, or regulation of the Village authorizes the permit to be withheld.
(e)
a Building official shall issue the permit for which the application is made.
6.11
The Building Official may issue, at the risk of the owner, a permit for the construction of a portion
of a building or structure prior to all required plans and specifications for the whole building or
complex having been submitted or reviewed, provided:
(a)
plans and specifications for the portion in question have been submitted in sufficient detail
to satisfy the Building Official that the work to be done will substantially conform with all
requirements of the Building Code and any other applicable enactment; and
(b)
adequate information and detailed statements have been filed to the extent that the
Building Official is satisfied the remainder of the building or structure will substantially
conform with all applicable enactments.
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6.13
Every permit is issued upon the condition that the permit shall expire and the rights of the owner
under the permit shall terminate if the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within
six months or is not completed within two years of the issuance of a permit.
6.14
The Building Official may grant renewal permits for a further year if satisfied the construction is
progressing in accordance with the reviewed plans at a reasonable rate of progress. A permit
renewal fee shall be paid in accordance with Appendix "A" attached to and forming part of this
bylaw.
6.15
The Building Official may revoke a permit where:
(a)
there is a contravention of any term or condition under which the permit was issued;
(b)
there is a contravention of any provision of the Building Code or other applicable
enactment; or
(c)
the permit was issued on the basis of incorrect information supplied by or on behalf of the
applicant; and
(d)
the permit holder shall be notified in writing of the revocation.
6.16
A registered professional shall undertake the design and conduct field reviews of the construction
of a retaining structure greater than 1.2 m (4 ft) in height. Sealed copies of the design and plan
certification and field reviews by means of letters of assurance in the form of Schedule B and C-
B as referred to in subsection 2.2.7 of the Building Code shall be submitted to the Building
Official.
6.17
For the purpose of identification, and as a condition of occupancy, every parcel of real property
containing a building subject to a permit under this bylaw must display the street address or
other lot identification by means of a clear and legible sign.
6.18
Where the Village has caused a notice to be filed on the title of a property in accordance with
section 57 of the Community Charter, the notice may be removed provided:
(a)
the owner has obtained a new permit for the correction of the construction;
(b)
deficient construction has been corrected and completed so that the conditions which gave
rise to the filing of the notice have been rectified; and
(c)
the owner has paid a title notice removal fee in accordance with Appendix "A" of this
bylaw.
7.
PLUMBING
7.1
Application for a permit shall be in writing and shall:
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(a)
be submitted to the Building Official in the form provided by the Building Official and
signed by the owner, his or her agent, or a signing officer if the owner is a company;
(b)
state the number of fixtures to be installed in the building;
(c)
include specifications and drawings made to a suitable scale, for the plumbing system
with respect to multi-family, institutional, commercial and industrial buildings showing:
i.
site services, including size and location of pipes;
ii.
site drainage, including size and location of pipes, catch basins and dry wells;
iii.
total fixture load on sanitary sewer and water supply systems;
iv.
sanitary riser diagram complete with fixture loads at the base of stacks; and
v.
rainwater leaders, size of pipe and area of roof drained;
(d)
contain any and all other information necessary to establish substantial conformance
with this bylaw; and
(e)
include drawings designed by a registered professional, for complex buildings, and
buildings with complex plumbing systems as determined by the Building Official.
7.2
There shall be separate connections to utility services for each separate parcel of land within the
Village connected to such utilities.
7.3
Except where specifically required by the Village and where a legal right-of-way has been
obtained and such plans are accepted by Utilities Department, no plumbing system, drainage
system, house sewer, private sewage disposal system or parts thereof, shall be located in any lot
other than the property which is the site of the building, structure, or premises serviced by such
facilities.
8.
COMPLEX BUILDINGS
8.1
An application for a building permit with respect to a complex building shall:
(a)
be submitted to the Building Official in the form provided by the Building Official and
signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a company;
(b)
be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and undertakings made
in a form provided by the Building Official and signed by the owner, or a signing officer
if the owner is a company; (Amending Bylaw No. 902-2021)
(c)
include a copy of a title search issued within 30 days of the date of the application;
(d)
include site plans drawn to suitable scale and referenced to the current registered legal
survey for the subject property which shall show:
i.
the legal description and address of the site;
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ii.
by dimensions from property lines, the location of any proposed building or structure;
iii.
means of access and egress to service the property and a detailed parking layout;
iv.
by dimension from property lines, the location of any other existing building(s) on
the site;
v.
existing and finished ground levels to an established datum;
vi.
all easements and rights-of-way whether registered or not, and the setbacks to the
natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or watercourse;
vii.
for other than single and two family dwellings, provisions for garage containers,
proposed method of screening and a detailed landscape treatment for the site; and
viii.
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.
(e)
include building plans drawn to suitable scale showing sufficient information to determine
substantial conformance with this bylaw including but not limited to:
i.
foundation plans
ii.
floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas;
iii.
the dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces;
iv.
the location, size and swing of doors;
v.
the location, size and opening of windows;
vi.
floor, wall, ceiling and roof finishes;
vii.
components of fire protection including firewalls; degree of fire separation of storeys,
shafts and rooms; fire detection, suppression and alarm system;
viii.
plumbing fixtures;
ix.
structural mechanical and electrical elements;
x.
stair, handrail and guard dimensions;
xi.
a cross-section, through the building or structure illustrating foundations, drainage,
ceiling heights and construction systems;
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xii.
elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finishes, roof slopes, roof
top equipment screening, windows, doors, and finished grade; and
xiii.
cross-sectional detailed drawn at sufficient locations to illustrate that the building or
structure substantially conforms to the Building Code.
(f) 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;
(g) include a letter of assurance in the form of Schedule A as referred to in subsection 2.2.7 of the
Building Code, signed by the owner, or a signing officer of the owner if the owner is a
company, and the Coordinating Registered Professional.
(h) include letters of assurance in the form of Schedule B as referred to in subsection 2.2.7 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;
(i) include one copy of specifications and two sets of drawings at a suitable scale of the design
prepared by each registered professional and including the information set out in 8.1(e) of this
bylaw; and
(j) include any other information required by the Building Official or the Building Code to
establish substantial conformance with this bylaw, the Building Code and other applicable
enactments relating to the building or structure.
8.2
In addition to the requirements of 8.1 (d) of this bylaw, the following may be required by a
Building Official to be submitted with a building permit application for the construction of a
complex building where in the opinion of the Building Official 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;
(b)
a section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking areas and
driveways; and
(c)
any other information required by the Building Official or the Building Code to establish
substantial conformance with this bylaw, the Building Code and other bylaws and
applicable enactments relating to the building or structure.
9.
STANDARD BUILDINGS
9.1
An application for a building permit with respect to a standard building shall:
(a)
be submitted to the Building Official in the form provided by the Building Official and
signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a company;
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(b)
be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and undertakings made
in a form provided by the Building Official and signed by the owner, or a signing officer
if the owner is a company; (Amending Bylaw No. 902-2021)
(c)
include a copy of a title search issued within 30 days of the date of the application;
(d)
include site plans drawn to suitable scale and referenced to the current registered legal
survey for the subject property which shall show:
i.
the legal description and address of the site;
ii.
by dimensions from property lines, the location of any proposed building or structure;
iii.
means of access and egress to service the property and a detailed parking layout;
iv.
by dimension from property lines, the location of any other existing building(s) on
the site;
v.
existing and finished ground levels to an established datum;
vi.
all easements and rights-of-way whether registered or not, and the location of natural
water courses;
vii.
for other than single and two family dwellings, lot coverage and floor area ratio
calculation;
viii.
for other than single and two family dwellings, provision for garbage containers,
proposed method of screening and a detailed landscape treatment for the site; and
ix.
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.
(e)
include building plans drawn to suitable scale showing sufficient information to determine
substantial conformance with this bylaw including but not limited to:
i.
foundation plans
ii.
floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas:
iii.
the dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces;
iv.
the location, size and swing of doors;
v.
the location, size and opening of windows;
vi.
floor, wall, ceiling and roof finishes;
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vii.
components of fire protection including firewalls, degree of fire separation of
storeys, shafts and rooms; and fire detection, suppression and alarm system;
viii.
plumbing fixtures;
ix.
structural, mechanical and electrical elements;
x.
stair, handrail and guard dimensions;
xi.
a cross section, through the building or structure illustrating foundations, drainage,
ceiling heights and construction systems;
xii.
elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finishes, roof slopes,
roof top equipment screening, windows, doors, and finished grade; and
xiii.
cross-sectional details drawn at sufficient locations to illustrate that the building or
structure substantially conforms to the Building Code.
(f)
include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or safety,
including, without limitation, sewerage disposal permits, and Ministry of Health approvals;
(g)
include two sets of drawings at a suitable scale including information set out in 9.1(e) of
this bylaw;
(h)
include any other information required by the Building Official or the Building Code to
establish substantial conformance with this bylaw, the Building Code, and any other bylaw
or enactments relating to the building or structure.
9.2
In addition to the requirements of 9.1(d) of this bylaw, 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 in the opinion of the Building Official 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;
(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 Schedule B as referred to in subsection 2.2.7 of the
Building Code, signed by the registered professional; and
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(f)
any other information required by the Building Official or the Building Code to establish
substantial conformance with this bylaw, the Building Code, and any other bylaw or
enactments relating to the building or structure.
10.
SWIMMING POOLS
10.1
No person shall commence or continue any work related to the construction of a swimming pool
or related ancillary equipment unless a valid permit has been issued by the Village.
10.2
Every application for a permit shall be accompanied by the following material in duplicate:
(f)
a plot plan showing the location of the proposed swimming pool and ancillary buildings
relative to lot boundaries, existing buildings and structures, existing and proposed fences,
and retaining walls;
(g)
plans and sections adequately describing construction of the proposed swimming pool
and ancillary equipment including all water supply piping, waste piping and
appurtenances;
(h)
details of water supply and method of disposal of wastewater from backwashing and
draining of the swimming pool;
(i)
proposed fence construction in sufficient detail to show compliance with the
requirements of this by-law and other applicable enactments; and
(j)
such other additional information as may be required by the building official.
10.3
The provisions of Section 6.5 of this by-law apply to applications under this division.
10.4
No swimming pool to be designed with direct connection from the domestic water supply below
the flood level of the swimming pool unless protected by an approved backflow prevention
device.
10.5
There shall be no direct connection between any domestic water supply line and any circulating
pump, filter or other apparatus or device that comes in contact with the water in or from the
swimming pool. Recirculating systems shall take the water supply to the pool from an open
surge tank or other system accepted by the building official. The supply to the surge tank shall
be above the flood level of the tank, in such manner as to prevent water from the tank from
entering the supply line.
10.6
Every swimming pool shall be capable of being drained into a sanitary sewer or other means
acceptable to the building official.
10.7
No direct connection shall be made between any sewer or any other drainage system and any
line connected to a swimming pool.
10.8
Every below grade pool shall be surrounded by a non-slip walkway, designed so that surface
water shall drain away from the swimming pool.
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10.9
Every swimming pool shall be totally enclosed by a fence, a building, or a combination of fence
and building.
(a)
Fences shall be not less than 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) high. The base of every fence shall be not
more than 100 mm (4 in.) above ground or adjacent grade. In all other respects, fences
shall conform to the requirements of the Village of Chase Zoning By-law.
(b)
No horizontal or angled framing member shall be located on the outside of the fence
between 200 mm (8 in.) and 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) above ground level or adjacent finished
grade. Fences composed of vertical members shall have no openings of a size, which
will permit the passage of a spherical object having a diameter of 100 mm (4 in.).
Fences composed of angle members shall have no openings between adjacent members
greater than 13 mm (½ in.). Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, standard
chain link wire mesh may be acceptable provided that such fence meets the minimum
height requirements indicated in subsection 10.9 (a), the mesh size does not exceed 50
mm (2 in.) and the wire is not less than No. 11 gauge.
(c)
Access through required fences shall be by means of self-closing gates so designed as to
cause the gates to become secured with self-latching devices located on the swimming
pool side of the fence and at a height of at least 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) above grade or on the
outside of the fence at 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) above grade.
(d)
The swimming pool fence enclosure shall be completed in accordance with the accepted
plans and specifications. It shall be the owner's responsibility to ensure that the
swimming pool area is maintained in a safe, secure condition during the construction
period and until a permanent enclosure accepted by the building official is in place. The
owner shall give a minimum of one working day's notice to the building official
requesting a final inspection when the swimming pool is complete and the permanent
fencing and gate(s) are in place.
10.10 Swimming pools shall be located subject to the following minimum setback requirements:
(a)
Swimming pool equipment which is housed in a building, or is intended to be housed in
a building, shall be subject to the same siting requirements as other accessory buildings.
(b)
No setbacks are required between swimming pools, swimming pool equipment and other
accessory buildings or structures.
(c)
Walkways, decks, patios, or like structures which surround or abut a swimming pool and
do not exceed 0.6 m (2 ft.) above grade are not subject to setback requirements. When
the structure exceeds 0.6 m (2 ft.) in height, the setbacks as set out in Village of Chase
Zoning By-law, applies and must be maintained.
11.
RELOCATION OF A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
11.1
An application for a permit to relocate a building other than a factory built building shall:
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(a)
be submitted to the Building Official in the form provided by the Building Official and
signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a company;
(b)
be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and undertakings made
in a form provided by the Building Official and signed by the owner, or a signing officer if
the owner is a company; (Amending Bylaw No. 902-2021)
(c)
include a copy of a title search issued within 30 days of the date of the application;
(d)
include site plans drawn to suitable scale and referenced to the current registered legal
survey for the subject property and shall show:
i.
the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
ii.
by dimensions from property lines, the location of any proposed building or structure;
iii.
means of access and egress to service the property and a detailed parking layout;
iv.
by dimension from property lines, the location of any other existing building or
structure on the site;
v.
existing and finished ground levels to an established datum;
vi.
all easements and rights-of-way whether registered or not, and the location of natural
water courses;
vii.
for other than single and two family dwellings, lot coverage and floor area ratio
calculation; and
viii.
for other than single and two family dwellings, provision for garbage containers,
proposed method of screening and a detailed landscape treatment for the site.
(e)
identify the existing location of the building or structure and proposed location to which the
building or structure is to be moved; and
(f)
provide written verification by the appropriate utility authorities that all utility services have
been disconnected and/or sealed as required.
11.2
Every application for a permit to relocate a building or structure shall be accompanied by
security in an amount equal to the estimated cost of completing the building or structure in its
new location, in a form and amount acceptable to the Village.
11.3
Should a building or structure which has been relocated subject to the provisions of this bylaw
not be completed within one year from the date of issuance of the permit, the Building Official
may send a written notice to the owner stating that the building does not conform with this
bylaw or other enactment and direct the owner to remedy the non-conformance within 30 days
from the date of service of the notice. If the non-conformance is not remedied within the period
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of 30 days, the Village may draw upon the security on deposit and take whatever action is
necessary to effect completion of the building and site.
12. DEMOLITIONS
12.1
An application for a permit with respect to a demolition shall:
(a)
be submitted to the Building Official in the form provided by the Building Official and
signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a company;
(b)
be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and undertakings
made in a form provided by the Building Official and signed by the owner, or a signing
officer if the owner is a company; (Amending Bylaw No. 902-2021)
(c)
include a copy of a title search issued within 30 days of the date of the application; and
(d)
include site plans drawn to a suitable scale and referenced to the current registered legal
survey for the subject property which shall show:
i.
the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
ii.
location of any existing buildings or structures on the site; and
iii.
identify the building or buildings to be demolished.
12.2
Every person making application for a permit to demolish a building or structure shall, as part
of his or her application, provide the Building Official with satisfactory evidence that:
(a)
no unsafe condition will be created or permitted; and
(b)
provide written verification by the appropriate utility authorities that all utility services
have been disconnected and/or sealed as required.
12.3
Before issuing a permit to demolish any building or structure, the Village may demand, as a
condition of issuance that security be provided in a form satisfactory to the Village to ensure
that the site of the demolition will be left in a safe condition, free from debris or dust, and
compatible with neighbouring properties. The security amount shall be equal to the estimated
cost of site restoration as approved by the Village. In the event that the site is not properly
restored to a standard satisfactory to the Village, written notice may be sent to the owner
requiring that the site be properly restored within 30 days from the date of notice service of the.
If the restoration is not carried out within the 30 days, the Village may draw upon the security
and take whatever action is necessary to effect restoration of the site.
13. TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
13.1
The word "temporary" shall mean a period not exceeding one year.
13.2
An application for a permit with respect to a temporary building or structure shall:
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(a)
be submitted to the Building Official in the form provided by the Building Official and
signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a company;
(b)
be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and undertakings made
in a form provided by the Building Official and signed by the owner, or a signing officer if
the owner is a company; (Amending Bylaw No. 902-2021)
(c)
include a copy of a title search made within thirty days of the date of the application;
(d)
include site plans drawn to suitable scale and referenced to the current registered legal
survey for the subject property which shall show:
i.
the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
ii.
by dimensions from property lines, the location of proposed building or structure;
iii.
means of access and egress to service the property and a detailed parking layout;
iv.
by dimension from property lines, the location of any other existing building or
structure on the site;
v.
existing and finished ground levels to an established datum;
vi.
all easements and rights-of-way whether registered or not, and the location of natural
water courses;
vii.
for other than single and two family dwellings, lot coverage and floor area ratio; and
viii.
for other than single and two family dwellings, provision for garbage containers,
proposed method of screening and a detailed landscape treatment for the site; and
(e) include security in a form and amount satisfactory to the Village but in any event not less than
$2000 to guarantee that the building or structure will be removed from the site within the time
limit indicated.
13.3
Temporary buildings shall conform to the requirements of this bylaw and the siting requirements
of the Village Zoning Bylaw in effect at the time.
14. PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND FIELD REVIEW
14.1
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 supported by letters of
assurance in the form of Schedules B and C-B referred to in subsection 2.2.7 of the Building
Code.
14.2
Prior to the approval of a final inspection for a complex building, or standard building in
circumstances where letters of assurance have been required in accordance with this bylaw,
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the owner shall provide the Building Official with letters of assurance in the form of Schedules
C-A or C-B, as is appropriate, referred to in subsection 2.2.7 of the Building Code.
14.3
When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with this bylaw, he
or she shall also provide proof of professional liability insurance in a form provided by the
Building Official. (Amending Bylaw No. 902-2021)
15.
PROFESSIONAL PLAN CERTIFICATION
15.1
The letters of assurance in the form of Schedule B referred to in subsection 2.2.7 of the Building
Code and required pursuant this bylaw are relied upon by the Village and its Building Official
as certification that the design and plans to which the letters of assurance relate substantially
conform to the Building Code and other applicable enactments relating to health and safety.
15.2
A building permit issued pursuant to the requirements 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 conform with the Building Code and other applicable enactments relating to safety.
15.3
When a building permit is issued in accordance with the requirements of this section of the
bylaw, permit fee shall be reduced pursuant to Appendix "A" to this bylaw.
15.4
Notwithstanding the requirement for inspection under section 16 of this Bylaw, a Building
Official may, when unable to attend a construction site on the date of a required inspection due
to travel distance or time constraint, alternatively determine on the basis of information
provided by the owner or contractor the acceptability of work shown or described within that
information. The Building Official may require that photographs, electronic data or
transmissions or written reports from certified persons be provided for review prior to
authorizing the concealment of that work. (Amending Bylaw 866-2019)
16. INSPECTIONS
16.1
When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with this bylaw, the
Village will rely solely on the letters of assurance submitted pursuant to section 13.2 of this bylaw
as certification that the construction substantially conform to the design, plans and specifications
and that the construction complies with the Building Code, this bylaw and other applicable
enactments.
16.2
Notwithstanding section 15.1 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.
16.3
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.
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16.4
The owner, or his or her agent, shall give a minimum of one working day notice of the following
aspects of the work and, in the case of a Standard Building, shall obtain an inspection and receive
a Building Official's acceptance of the following aspects of the work prior to concealing it:
(a)
of intent to do work that has been ordered by the Building Official inspected during
construction;
(b)
of intent to cover work that has been ordered by the Building Official to be inspected prior
to covering;
(c)
when work has been completed so that a final inspection can be made;
(d)
and, while not limiting the generality of the foregoing, at the following stages of
construction:
i.
when the forms for footings are complete, but prior to placing of any concrete therein;
ii.
when concrete slab damp proofing or soil gas control measures have been installed,
but prior to pouring a concrete slab;
iii.
when foundation concrete damp-proofing, waterproofing and perimeter drains are
complete, or after framing of a preserved wood foundation wall and floor assembly and
application of damp-proofing, but prior to any backfill being placed;
iv.
when framing and sheathing of the building are complete, including the installation of
roof membrane, all exterior doors and windows, fire-stopping, bracing, chimneys, duct
work, plumbing, gas venting and wiring, but before any insulation, drywall or other
interior or exterior finish is applied which would conceal such work;
v.
when the rough-in plumbing system, including interior water supply and drain waste
and vent piping are complete, but before any such plumbing is covered;
vi.
when exterior stucco wire and flashing is complete but prior to placement of any
scratch coat thereon;
vii.
when insulation and vapour barrier are complete but prior to placement of any finish
thereon;
viii.
during the construction of any masonry fireplace, when cantilevered hearth forms are
in place but prior to pouring concrete; at the smoke chamber stage; for a free-standing
masonry chimney, at the thimble stage; before any factory-built or site constructed
fireplace or chimney is enclosed by combustible material; and before the chimney cap
is placed on a masonry chimney; and
ix.
when all work is complete but prior to occupancy.
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16.5
For greater certainty, in the case of Complex Buildings, the requirement under 15.4 to notify the
Building Official of the listed stages of construction does not oblige the Building Official to attend
the site for inspections, monitoring or any other purpose.
17.
OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
17.1
No person shall occupy or use a building or structure or part of a building or structure until an
occupancy certificate has been issued.
17.2. An occupancy certificate shall not be issued unless:
(a)
all letters of assurance have been submitted when required in accordance with this bylaw;
and
(b)
all aspects of the work requiring inspection and acceptance pursuant to section 15.4 of this
bylaw have been inspected and accepted.
17.3
A Building Official may issue a provisional occupancy certificate valid for ninety (90) days from
the date of issuance, where construction of a building or structure has been substantially
completed and the health and safety requirements of this Bylaw and the Building Code have been
met. Such provisional occupancy certificate may be renewed a maximum of three times,
conditionally, based upon any terms or conditions specified by the Building Official; thereafter,
occupancy may be revoked, and an order may be posted if the outstanding conditions have not
been met. The owner shall pay the provisional occupancy certificate fee as specified in Appendix
"A" to this Bylaw prior to issuance of the certificate or any extensions. (Amending Bylaw 929-2024)
18.
FEES AND CHARGES
18.1
In addition to applicable fees and charges required under other bylaws, a permit fee, calculated in
accordance with Appendix "A" to this bylaw, shall be paid in full prior to issuance of any permit
under this bylaw.
18.2
The application fee as set out in Appendix "A" shall accompany an application made for a building
permit to this bylaw and shall be subject to the following:
(a)
permit application fee is non-refundable;
(b)
application shall be cancelled and the permit application fee forfeited if the permit has not
been issued and the permit fee paid within six months of the date of notification to the
owner that the permit is ready to be issued; and
(c)
when an application is cancelled the plans and related documents submitted with the
application may be destroyed.
18.3
The owner may obtain a refund of the permit fees set out in Appendix "A" to this bylaw when a
permit is surrendered and cancelled before any construction begins, provided the refund shall not
include the permit application fee paid pursuant to section 17.2 of this bylaw.
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18.4
Where, due to non-conformance 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 Appendix "A" to this bylaw shall be paid prior to additional
inspections being performed.
18.5
Where a required inspection is requested to be done after the hours during which the offices of
the Village are normally open, an inspection charge shall be payable based on the time actually
spent in making such inspection, including travel time.
19.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY OR REPRESETNATION
19.1
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
constitute in any way a representation, warranty, assurance or statement that the Building Code,
this bylaw or other applicable enactments have been complied with.
20.
PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
20.1
Any person who violates or who causes or permits a violation of any provision of this Bylaw or
who fails to do any act or thing required to be undertaken pursuant to this Bylaw, commits an
offence against this Bylaw and is liable to the penalties imposed herein; whereby, each day that a
new contravention of or failure to comply continues constitutes a separate offence of this Bylaw.
(Amending Bylaw 866-2019)
20.2
Every person who fails to conform with any order or notice issued by a Building Official, or
who allows a violation of this bylaw to continue, contravenes this bylaw.
20.3
A Building Official may order the cessation of any work that is proceeding in contravention of
the Building Code or this bylaw, or other applicable enactments by posting a Stop Work Order.
20.4
The owner of property on which a Stop Work Order 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 Order has
been rescinded in writing by a Building Official.
20.5
Where a person occupies a building or structure or part of a Building or structure in
contravention of section 3.1(d) of this bylaw a Building Official may post a "Do Not Occupy"
notice on the affected part of the building or structure.
20.6
The owner of property on which a "Do Not Occupy" 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 Do Not Occupy notice has been rescinded in writing by a
Building Official.
20.7
Any person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw, or who suffers or permits any act or
thing to be done in contravention of any provision of this Bylaw, or who neglects to do or refrains
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from doing anything required to be done by any provision of this Bylaw, commits an offence
against this Bylaw and is subject to:
(a) a fine under the Village Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw if any information respecting
the contravention is laid by means of a ticket;
(b) upon summary conviction, a fine not exceeding $10,000 and costs of prosecution;
(c) a fine not exceeding $500 in accordance with the Local Government Bylaw Notice
Enforcement Act if a bylaw notice is issued respecting the contravention; or
(d) any combination of the above. (Amending Bylaw 866-2019)
20.8
20.9
Any penalty imposed pursuant to this Bylaw shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for,
any other penalty or remedy imposed pursuant to any other applicable statute, law, or
regulation.". (Amending Bylaw 866-2019)
Where there is a violation of this Bylaw or Part 20 of this Bylaw, whether a notice has been
registered on the property title or not, the Building Official may refuse to issue a building permit
for an addition to or alternation of any offending, unsafe, or unpermitted building or structure
until it has been brought into substantial Bylaw and Building Code compliance; qualifying,
building permits may be issued for any other detached building or structure on the property.
(Amending Bylaw No. 902-2021)
21.
EFFECTIVE DATE
21.1
This bylaw shall come into effect on December 1st, 2014.
READ A FIRST TIME this 28th day of October, 2014
READ A SECOND TIME this 28th day of October, 2014
READ A THIRD TIME this 28th day of October, 2014
ADOPTED this 10th day of November, 2014
R. Anderson
T. Pretty
Mayor
Deputy Corporate Officer
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APPENDIX "A": SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES
(Amending Bylaws 866-2019, 929-2024)
A.
For the purpose of calculating the fee for permits under this bylaw, the value of construction shall be the
total contract price for the work including all subcontracts or the value of construction as determined by
the Building Official on the basis of plans, specifications and information available to him or her,
whatever value shall be greater.
B.
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FEES
A non-refundable permit application fee of $200 or the calculated building permit fee, whichever is less,
shall be charged for all permits. The building permit fee shall include this non-refundable application
fee.
C.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE
(1)
Construction Value
Fee
(a)
$1 to $1,000;
$50
(b)
$50 plus for each $1,000 or part thereof by which the value exceeds
$1,000 up to a maximum of $400,000 as additional fees; and
$9
(c)
each additional $1,000 or part thereof by which the value exceeds
$400,000 as additional fees
$6
D.
PLUMBING PERMIT FEE
(1)
Minimum fee for any plumbing permit or first fixture
$75
(2)
Permit fee for each fixture after the first fixture
$10
(3)
Permit fee for an interceptor or catch basin
$15
(4)
Permit fee for the installation of a backflow prevention device in any
plumbing system.
$15
(5)
Permit fee for any fire sprinkler system
(a)
First 25 sprinkler heads
$50
(b)
Each additional sprinkler head after the first 25
$1
E.
PERMIT FEE SURCHARGE
In addition to other fees payable in accordance with this Appendix at the time of permit issuance, a
surcharge will apply to all building permits as follows:
(1)
$500 where the construction value is less than $50,000; or
(2)
$1500 where the construction value exceeds $50,000; and
if work associated with a building permit is completed and the permit closed within two years of the
date of issue, the Building Official shall rebate the surcharge fee to the original payee. (Amending Bylaw
929-2024)
F.
SPECIAL INSPECTION
Additional inspections such as those for ICF construction and voluntary inspections such as those to
establish compliance, status, or notice on title release. (Amending Bylaw 929-2024)
$150
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G.
MANUFACTURED HOMES OR BUILDING RELOCATION
(1)
Permit fee for manufactured homes including skirting, foundation, blocking,
landing and stairs up to 2m² (21 ft²), water and sewer service connections.
$500
(2)
Permit fee for manufactured homes or relocated buildings placed on permanent foundations
extending below ground level will be $500 plus an additional fee based on the value of the
foundation as determined by the Building Official.
H.
RENEWAL PERMIT FEE
The fee for a renewal permit shall be $200 for each renewal period of one year.
I.
PROVISIONAL OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE FEE
The fee for a provisional occupancy certificate shall be $100 for each issuance period of 90 days.
(Amending Bylaw 929-2024)
J.
TEMPORARY BUILDING
Fee for a permit to construct, place or occupy a temporary building for one year or part thereof.
$100
K.
CHIMNEY
Fee for the installation of a chimney or masonry fireplace.
$100
(Amending Bylaw No. 902-2021)
L.
REMOVAL OF NOTICE ON LAND TITLE
Fee for the removal of a land title notice.
$200
M.
DEMOLITION OR RELOCATION
The fee for a permit to demolish a building.
$50
N.
REINSPECTION FEE
Where any re-inspection carried out pursuant to this Bylaw discloses faulty work and a subsequent
inspection is thereby made necessary, the fee for each subsequent inspection shall be $50.
O.
DOUBLE PERMIT FEE
Where work for which a permit is required by this bylaw has been commenced prior to issuance of a
permit, the applicant shall pay to the Building Official double the fee prescribed in this Schedule, up to
an additional $2,000. (Amending Bylaw 929-2024)
P.
PERMIT FEE REFUND
Where no construction has commenced within six (6) months of building permit issuance, should the
permit holder apply in writing to cancel the application or permit, the Building Official shall refund 75%
of the original permit fee.
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Q.
FEE REDUCTION FOR PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION
Where a professional engineer or architect is retained by the owner and an undertaking is provided to
coordinate design and field reviews on the project, the building permit fee will be reduced by 5%.
R.
PERMIT APPLICATION LEGAL CHANGE
The fee for any legal change on title, such as ownership or subdivision, requiring revisions to the
permit application records.
$75
S.
PERMIT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MAJOR MODIFICATION
If an issued permit is active or application plans have been reviewed and the owner proposes significant
modifications to the building whereby the design changes and the value of the work changes, regardless
whether the value increases or decreases, a fee of $100 per hour will be charged based on the hours,
or portions thereof, expended for modified plan review.
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APPENDIX "B"
Owner(s) Undertaking Letter
Deleted by Amending Bylaw No. 902-2021
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APPENDIX "C"
Registered Professional's Proof of Insurance
Deleted by Amending Bylaw No. 902-2021