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CITY OF COQUITLAM
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 3598, 2003
Consolidated with amendments in Bylaws:
(1) 3647, 2004; (2) 4147, 2010; (3) 4238, 2011; (4) 4424, 2013; (5) 4729, 2017;
(6) 5189, 2022
NOTE: This is a consolidation for convenience purposes only and does not have the
force of law.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description
Page Number
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................... ii
PART I - GENERAL ......................................................................................................... 1
Article 1.
Name of Bylaw ....................................................................................... 1
Article 2.
Transitional Provisions ........................................................................... 1
Article 3.
Repeal of Existing Bylaws ..................................................................... 2
Article 4.
Definitions .............................................................................................. 2
Article 5.
Purpose of Bylaw ................................................................................... 6
Article 6.
Permit Conditions ................................................................................... 7
Article 7.
Administration ........................................................................................ 9
Article 8.
Authority ................................................................................................. 9
Article 9.
Owner's Responsibility .......................................................................... 9
Article 10.
Change of Plans .................................................................................... 10
Article 11.
Work at Variance with Plans ................................................................ 10
Article 12.
Permit Suspension ................................................................................ 10
Article 13.
Revocation of Permit by Council ......................................................... 11
Article 14.
Automatic Expiration of Permit ........................................................... 12
Article 15.
Permit Fee Penalty and Refund ............................................................ 12
Article 16.
Permit Transfer ..................................................................................... 12
Article 17.
Professional Design and Supervision ................................................... 13
Article 18.
Preservation of Notices and Permits ..................................................... 13
Article 19.
Documents on Site ................................................................................ 13
PART II - BUILDINGS AND TEMPORARY BUILDINGS ......................................... 13
Article 20.
Prohibition ............................................................................................ 13
Article 21.
Building Permit Required ..................................................................... 13
Article 22.
Vehicular Access and Property Identification Required ...................... 14
Article 23.
Application for Building Permit ........................................................... 14
Article 24.
Issuance of Building Permit ................................................................. 18
Article 25.
Servicing Bylaw Requirements ............................................................ 20
Article 26.
Survey Certificate ................................................................................. 21
Article 27.
Inspections ............................................................................................ 21
Article 28.
Occupancy Permit................................................................................. 22
Article 29.
Posting Occupancy Permits .................................................................. 23
Article 30.
Design Data .......................................................................................... 23
Article 31.
Minimum Floor Elevation .................................................................... 23
Article 32.
Drains ................................................................................................... 24
Article 33.
Driveway Slopes and Retaining Walls ................................................. 24
Article 34.
Temporary Buildings ............................................................................ 25
PART III - MOVING A BUILDING OR TEMPORARY BUILDING .......................... 26
Article 35.
Prohibition ............................................................................................ 26
Article 36.
Application for Moving Permit ............................................................ 26
Article 37.
Issuance of Moving Permit ................................................................... 28
PART IV - DEMOLITION OF A BUILDING OR TEMPORARY BUILDING ........... 28
Article 38.
Prohibition ............................................................................................ 28
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Article 39.
Application for Demolition Permit ....................................................... 28
Article 40.
Issuance of Demolition Permit ............................................................. 29
PART V - POOLS ........................................................................................................... 29
Article 41.
Prohibition ............................................................................................ 29
Article 42.
Application for Pool Permit .................................................................. 29
Article 43.
Issuance of Pool Permit ........................................................................ 30
Article 44.
Pool Fencing Requirements .................................................................. 30
Article 45.
Pool Requirements ................................................................................ 31
Article 46.
Pool Drainage Requirements ................................................................ 32
Article 47.
Inspections ............................................................................................ 32
PART VI - PLUMBING SYSTEMS ............................................................................... 33
Article 48.
Prohibition ............................................................................................ 33
Article 49.
Application for Plumbing System Permit ............................................. 33
Article 50.
Issuance of Plumbing System Permit ................................................... 35
Article 51.
Inspections ............................................................................................ 35
PART VII - HEATING SYSTEMS ................................................................................. 36
Article 52.
Prohibition ............................................................................................ 36
Article 53.
Application for a Building Permit Incorporating a Heating System .... 37
Article 54.
Inspections ............................................................................................ 38
PART VIII - [Repealed] .................................................................................................... 39
Article 55.
[Repealed] ............................................................................................. 39
Article 56.
[Repealed] ............................................................................................. 39
Article 57.
[Repealed] ............................................................................................. 39
Article 58.
[Repealed] ............................................................................................. 39
PART IX - CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM ................................................... 39
Article 59.
Application for Certified Professional Status ....................................... 39
Article 60.
Disqualification of Certified Professional ............................................ 40
Article 61.
Application for Certified Professional Permit ...................................... 40
Article 62.
Issuance of Certified Professional Permit ............................................ 42
Article 63.
Servicing Requirements ........................................................................ 42
Article 64.
Obligations of Certified Professional ................................................... 42
Article 65.
Suspension of Certified Professional Permit ........................................ 43
Article 66.
Revocation of Certified Professional Permit by Council ..................... 44
PART X - SCHEDULES ................................................................................................. 44
Article 67.
Schedules .............................................................................................. 44
PART XI - OFFENCES ................................................................................................... 45
Article 68.
Offences ................................................................................................ 45
PART XII - SEVERABILITY ......................................................................................... 45
Article 69.
Severability ........................................................................................... 45
SCHEDULES ..................................................................................................................... 2
SCHEDULE "A" Security ................................................................................................... 2
SCHEDULE "B" Climatic Values ...................................................................................... 2
SCHEDULE "C" Drawing 92.P.1 ....................................................................................... 3
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CITY OF COQUITLAM
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 3598, 2003
A Bylaw to regulate the construction, alteration, repair,
demolition or moving of buildings and pools and the installation,
alteration or repair of plumbing, and heating in the City of Coquitlam
WHEREAS:
A.
the Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services for the Province of
British Columbia has made regulations for the establishment of a Provincial Code
for the Province concerning buildings and construction which apply to the City of
Coquitlam and which Code has the same force and effect as a validly enacted
Bylaw;
B.
the City of Coquitlam wishes to make provision for the administration of the
Provincial Code and further, to regulate construction and plumbing generally in
respect of those matters not included in the Provincial Code;
C.
the City of Coquitlam also wishes to exercise its authority under Section 694 of
the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323, as amended, to require valid
permits with respect to plumbing systems and heating systems.
NOW THEREFORE, Council for the City of Coquitlam in open meeting assembled,
HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
PART I - GENERAL
Article 1.
Name of Bylaw
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "The City of Coquitlam Building
Bylaw No. 3598".
Article 2.
Transitional Provisions
2.1
This Bylaw will apply only to permits (as hereinafter defined) for which
applications were received after the date of final adoption of this Bylaw. Any
permit for which an application was pending on or before the date of final
adoption of this Bylaw will be governed by the terms and conditions of the City of
Coquitlam Building Bylaw No. 2987, 1996, and all amendments thereto.
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Article 3.
Repeal of Existing Bylaws
3.1
Save and except to the extent that the City of Coquitlam Building Bylaw No.
2987, 1996 and all amendments thereto continue pursuant to Article 2 of this
Bylaw, each is hereby repealed in its entirety and this Bylaw substituted therefor.
Article 4.
Definitions
4.1
For the purposes of this Bylaw, the following words and terms will have the
meanings ascribed to them in this Article unless the context otherwise requires:
(a)
"adjacent" means the area within a horizontal distance equal to the length
determined by 2 times the vertical difference between the crest and 3 times
the vertical difference between the toe of the slope as determined from the
mid-point measured horizontally between the crest and toe of slope
locations;
(b)
"agent" means the duly authorized agent of an Owner, which agency must
be evidenced in writing by the Owner at the time the agent purports to act
on behalf of the Owner with respect to any matter under this Bylaw;
(c)
"Applicant" means an Owner, his agent, a plumbing contractor or a
Certified Professional acting on behalf of an Owner;
(d)
"Architect" means an individual who is a member in good standing of The
Architectural Institute of British Columbia pursuant to the Architects Act,
R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 17, as amended;
(e)
"building" means any structure which is used or intended for supporting or
sheltering any use or occupancy, whether fixed to, supported by, or sunk
into land or water, and, without limiting the foregoing, specifically
includes tanks and a retaining wall or combination of retaining walls
separated by a horizontal distance of less than twice the height of the soil
retention of the lower wall, whose combined average height is not less
than 1.2 metres, but does not include a pool, plumbing system,
landscaping, fences, paving or temporary building;
(f)
"Building Inspector" means the General Manager Planning and
Development or his duly authorized designate and a person appointed as
an inspector pursuant to paragraph 6.1 of this Bylaw as a building
inspector, plumbing system inspector, or any combination of the same;
(g)
"building permit" means a permit to construct a building or temporary
building issued in accordance with PART II of this Bylaw;
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(h)
"Certified Professional" means an Architect or Engineer certified by the
General Manager Planning and Development in accordance with the
provisions of PART IX of this Bylaw;
(i)
"Certified Professional permit" means a permit to construct a building
issued in accordance with the provisions of PART IX of this Bylaw;
(j)
"City" means the City of Coquitlam;
(k)
"City Solicitor" means the City Solicitor for the City and any successor in
title to the position or his delegate;
(l)
"cooking facilities" means any electronic, electrical, gas, mechanical or
manual equipment by which food of any sort can be cooked, heated,
steamed or baked and including, without limitation, conventional ovens,
microwaves, convection ovens, toaster ovens, cook tops, hot plates,
camping stoves, barbecues, crock pots and electric frying pans, rice
cookers, woks, grills and griddles, but does not include an electric kettle
that can only be used for heating water;
(m)
"crest" of a slope is defined by the ground transition where the gradient of
the adjacent upper surface is no steeper than 18 degrees (1.0 vertical to 3.0
horizontal);
(n)
"cross connection" means "cross connection as defined by the Canadian
CSA Standard B64.10 M94.
(o)
"demolition permit" means a permit to demolish a building or temporary
building issued in accordance with Part IV of this Bylaw;
(p)
"General Manager Planning and Development" means the General
Manager Planning and Development for the City and any successor in title
to that position or his delegate;
(q)
"Engineer" means an individual who is a member in good standing of The
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of
British Columbia pursuant to the Engineers and Geoscientists Act,
R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 116, as amended;
(r)
"excavation permit" means a permit to excavate land in preparation for the
construction of a building or structure issued in accordance with PART II
of this Bylaw;
(s)
"Fees and Charges Bylaw" means the City of Coquitlam Fees and Charges
Bylaw No. 3255, 1998, as amended or superseded from time to time;
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(t)
"General Manager Operations" means the General Manager Operations for
the City and any successor in title to the position or his delegate;
(u)
"health and safety" aspects of work means design and construction
regulated by Part 3, Part 4, Part 7 and Part 9 of the Provincial Code and as
qualified further in this Bylaw;
(v)
"heating system" means any system designed to provide heat, ventilation
or air-conditioning to a building or temporary building and includes,
mechanical refrigeration equipment;
(w)
"inspection" means a limited and interim spot-checking review of the work
authorized by any permit, for reasons of health and safety in accordance
with policies as established from time to time by the General Manager
Planning and Development, undertaken solely for the monitoring purposes
of this Bylaw;
(x)
"Land Title Act" means the Land Title Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 250, as
amended or superseded from time to time;
(y)
"Local Government Act" means the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 1996,
c. 323, as amended or superseded from time to time;
(z)
"moving permit" means a permit to move a building or temporary building
issued in accordance with PART III of this Bylaw;
(aa)
"movement-sensitive or vulnerable infrastructure" means infrastructure
that may result in water discharge and/or damage to habitable areas, as
determined by the Building Official, including but not limited to:
-
storage sheds,
-
stormwater conveyance and infiltration facilities
-
including rock pits, infiltration fields, galleries,
-
trenches and dry wells;
-
pools and landscaping ponds;
-
pool/pond mechanical systems and plumbing; and
-
water transport pipes (including for irrigation).
(bb)
"occupancy permit" means a permit to occupy a building or portion of a
building issued in accordance with Article 28 of this Bylaw;
(cc)
"Offence Act" means the Offence Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 338, as amended
or superseded from time to time;
(dd)
"Owner" means, in respect of a particular parcel, the person or persons
shown as the registered owner or owners of that parcel in the applicable
Land Title Office and entitled to the fee simple interest therein;
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(ee)
"parcel" has the meaning ascribed to it in the Local Government Act;
(ff)
"partial permit" means a permit to construct a portion of a building or
structure issued in accordance with PART II of this Bylaw;
(gg)
"permit" means a building permit, a Certified Professional permit, a
moving permit, a demolition permit, a pool permit, a plumbing system
permit, an excavation permit, partial permit, or any combination of them,
issued in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw;
(hh)
"plans" means plans, drawings, specifications, calculations, design notes,
and any other documentation submitted in support of a permit and includes
any other specifically defined document required under this Bylaw;
(ii)
"Plumbing Code" means Part 7 of the British Columbia Building Code
1998 and any amendments thereto or any code which supersedes the same;
(jj)
"plumbing contractor" means a person who carries on a business the
purpose of which is the installation or alteration of plumbing systems and
is qualified to do so pursuant to all applicable statutes, regulations and
bylaws;
(kk)
"plumbing system" means a drainage, venting, fire protection or water
system, or any part thereof;
(ll)
"plumbing system permit" means a permit issued in accordance with
PART VI of this Bylaw;
(mm) "pool" means every structure intended for or used as a swimming pool
with a water depth exceeding 450 mm and includes the fence or other
structure enclosing such pool and any plumbing system or appurtenance
attached thereto;
(nn)
"pool permit" means a permit issued in accordance with PART V of this
Bylaw;
(oo)
"Provincial Code" means the Building Regulations of British Columbia, as
amended or superseded from time to time, established pursuant to Section
692 of the Local Government Act and, for purposes of this Bylaw, and
includes the Plumbing Code;
(pp)
"registered professional" means an Architect or an Engineer.
(qq)
"slope" means a stretch of rising or falling ground or a portion of land
surface marked by an ascent or descent as determined by a registered
British Columbia Land Surveyor;
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(rr)
"Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw" means the City of
Coquitlam Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 3558,
2003, as amended or superseded from time to time;
(ss)
"Surveyor" means an individual who is a member in good standing of the
Corporation of Land Surveyors of British Columbia pursuant to the Land
Surveyors Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 248, as amended or superseded from time
to time;
(tt)
"temporary building" means a building or any part thereof that will be
used for a period of time not exceeding one year from the date of issuance
of the occupancy permit therefor but does not include a mobile home
intended for single family residential occupancy;
(uu)
"toe" of a slope is defined by the ground location where the gradient of the
lower elevation surface is nearest horizontal and from which a line
extending at a gradient of 18 degrees (1.0 vertical to 3.0 horizontal)
intercepts the adjacent lower elevation slope surface;
(vv)
"work" means the construction, alteration, repair or demolition of a
building, pool, plumbing system, heating system, or temporary building,
the services undertaken by registered professionals pursuant to paragraph
6.2, Article 17 and PART IX of this Bylaw, including, but without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, demolition in the form of the
removal or relocation of a building, pool, plumbing system, heating
system, or temporary building, but not including any repairs being done as
part of the normal maintenance of such building, pool, plumbing system,
heating system, or temporary building;
(ww) "Zoning Bylaw" means the City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw 3000, 1996,
as amended or superseded from time to time.
Article 5.
Purpose of Bylaw
5.1
Notwithstanding any other provision herein, this Bylaw will be interpreted in
accordance with this Article.
5.2
This Bylaw is enacted for the purpose of regulating construction within the City in
the general public interest. The activities undertaken by or on behalf of the City
pursuant to this Bylaw are for the purpose of providing a limited and interim spot-
checking function for reasons of health and safety. It is not contemplated nor
intended, nor does the purpose of this Bylaw extend:
(a)
to the protection of Applicants, Owners, tenants, builders, contractors,
Architects or Engineers from economic loss;
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(b)
to the assumption of the City or any City employee of any responsibility
for ensuring compliance by any Applicant, or Applicant's representatives,
employees, contractors, designers, Architects or Engineers, with the
Provincial Code, the requirements of this Bylaw, and any other applicable
bylaw, legislation, regulation, code, standard or enactment;
(c)
to providing any person a warranty of design or workmanship with respect
to any building, structure or work for which a permit or occupancy permit
is issued under this Bylaw; or
(d)
to providing a warranty or assurance that any construction undertaken
pursuant to building permits issued by the City is free from latent, or any,
defects.
Article 6.
Permit Conditions
6.1
A permit issued for any work regulated under this Bylaw is subject to the
following conditions:
(a)
it is the full and sole responsibility of the Applicant to carry out the work
in respect of which a permit is issued and to ensure that the work in respect
of which a permit is issued is carried out by others in compliance with the
permit, the Provincial Code, the requirements of this Bylaw, and any other
applicable bylaw, legislation, regulation, code, standard or enactment;
(b)
neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw nor the acceptance or
review of plans, nor any inspections made by or on behalf of the City will
in any way constitute a representation, warranty, assurance, certification or
statement by the City that the permit, the Provincial Code, the
requirements of this Bylaw, and any other applicable bylaw, legislation,
regulation, code, standard or enactment have been complied with; and
(c)
no person shall rely upon any permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw as
establishing compliance with the Provincial Code, the requirements of this
Bylaw, or any other applicable bylaw, legislation, regulation, code,
standard or enactment, or assume or conclude that this Bylaw has been
administered or enforced according to its terms, the Applicant is
responsible for making such determination.
6.2
Where Letters of Assurance in the form of Schedules A, B-1 and B-2 as required
by Section 2.6 of the Provincial Code, or as otherwise required by the Building
Inspector where the complexity of the proposed work or siting circumstances
warrant, are submitted, they will be relied upon by the City and the Building
Inspectors as certification that the design and plans to which the Letters of
Assurance relate comply with the Provincial Code, the requirements of this
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Bylaw, and any other applicable legislation, regulation, code, standard or
enactment related to safety.
6.3
For purposes of Sections 290 and 695 of the Local Government Act, where
paragraph 6.2 or PART IX of this Bylaw applies, or where certification has been
requested under Article 17 of this Bylaw, the issuance of a building permit under
this Bylaw will constitute written notice by the City under Section 290(1)(b) of
the Local Government Act to the Applicant and the registered professionals, as
applicable, that the City will rely on the registered professionals' certifications.
6.4
For purposes of Section 290.(3) of the Local Government Act, fees specified in
Schedule "D" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw reflect the cost of the work of the
Building Inspector given the reliance placed on the registered professionals
pursuant to paragraph 6.3 of this Bylaw.
6.5
Where registered professionals provide Letters of Assurance in the form of
Schedules C-A and C-B as required by Section 2.6 of the Provincial Code, or as
otherwise required by the Building Inspector where the complexity of the
proposed work or siting circumstances warrant, the City and the Building
Inspectors will rely on the registered professionals' coordination and field
reviews. The Letters of Assurance will be relied upon by the City and the
Building Inspectors as certification that the work to which the Letters of
Assurance relate complies with the Provincial Code, the requirements of this
Bylaw, and any other applicable legislation, regulation, code, standard or
enactment related to safety.
6.6
Where the City and the Building Inspectors rely on the registered professionals'
coordination and field reviews in accordance with paragraph 6.5 of this Bylaw,
the Building Inspectors may, but are not obliged to, attend at the site in
accordance with Article 27, Article 47, Article 51, and Article 54 of this Bylaw.
Building Inspectors' attendance at the site from time to time serves the purposes
of:
(a)
ascertaining that field reviews undertaken by the registered professional
are taking place, and
(b)
monitoring the field reviews identified in paragraph (a) above by means of
inspection in order to determine whether reasonable grounds exist to
warrant belief that the requirements of this Bylaw and the Provincial Code
are being observed.
6.7
Notwithstanding paragraphs 6.5 and 6.6 of this Bylaw, where registered
professionals are engaged by the Applicant to inspect work for which a permit
prescribed by this Bylaw has been issued, the General Manager Planning and
Development may, but is not obligated to, accept from such registered
professionals Letters of Assurance in the form of Schedules C-A and C-B referred
to in Section 2.6 of the Provincial Code certifying compliance with the plans
pursuant to which the permit was issued in place of the inspections and approvals
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identified in this Bylaw. Application for approval of this method of inspection
must form part of the application for the permit.
Article 7.
Administration
7.1
The General Manager Planning and Development is hereby assigned the
responsibility of administering this Bylaw and is hereby delegated the authority to
make such policies as are necessary for the administration of this Bylaw.
7.2
The General Manager Planning and Development may appoint Building
Inspectors who will report to the General Manager Planning and Development
and may act in his place and such appointments may confer all or only part of the
authority to be exercised under this Bylaw and may be specifically directed to a
particular permit under this Bylaw.
Article 8.
Authority
8.1
Notwithstanding Article 6 of this Bylaw, a Building Inspector is hereby
authorized and empowered, but is not obligated, to:
(a)
enter at all reasonable times on any property in the City in order to monitor
whether the requirements of this Bylaw, any other bylaw of the City and
the Provincial Code are being observed;
(b)
direct the immediate testing, cessation or correction of all or any portion of
the work on any building, pool, plumbing system, heating system, or
temporary building by attaching a notice to that effect upon such building,
pool, plumbing system, heating system, or temporary building whenever
such work is not being performed in accordance with the provisions of any
permit issued with respect to the same, this Bylaw, any other bylaw of the
City or the Provincial Code.
Article 9.
Owner's Responsibility
9.1
Notwithstanding that this Bylaw may require that a person other than an Owner is
identified as the person responsible for performing any obligation or requirement
under a permit, this Bylaw, any other applicable bylaw of the City or the
Provincial Code, the Owner of the parcel to which any permit relates is
responsible for ensuring that the permit, the Provincial Code, the requirements of
this Bylaw, and/or any other applicable bylaw, legislation, regulation, code,
standard and/or enactment are complied with in their entirety. The Owner is
jointly and severally liable with any other person identified in this Bylaw as the
entity to carry out the requirements of the permit, the Provincial Code, the
requirements of this Bylaw, and any other applicable bylaw, legislation,
regulation, code, standard and/or enactment.
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9.2
No person will do any work, or continue to do any work or cause to be done any
work on any building, pool, plumbing system, heating system, or temporary
building contrary to the provisions of the permit, the Provincial Code, the
requirements of this Bylaw, and any other bylaw of the City, legislation,
regulation, code, standard or enactment or any notice given by a Building
Inspector pursuant to paragraph 8.1(b) of this Bylaw.
9.3
It is unlawful for any person to prevent or obstruct or cause to be prevented or
obstructed or attempt to prevent or obstruct the entry of a Building Inspector upon
any parcel in the City to inspect any building, pool, plumbing system, heating
system, or temporary building to monitor if the requirements of a permit, the
Provincial Code, the requirements of this Bylaw, and any other bylaw of the City,
legislation, regulation, code, standard and/or enactment.
Article 10.
Change of Plans
10.1
The plans for any building, pool, plumbing system, heating system, or temporary
building for which a permit has been issued will not be altered unless such
alteration is first accepted in writing by a Building Inspector.
Article 11.
Work at Variance with Plans
11.1
No person will do any work or permit to be done any work that is at variance with
the description and plans, submitted with the application for any permit which has
been issued pursuant to this Bylaw unless:
(a)
such variance has first been approved in writing by a Building Inspector;
and
(b)
otherwise complies with the Provincial Code, the requirements of this
Bylaw, and/or any other applicable bylaw, legislation, regulation, code,
standard and/or enactment with respect to changes to plans prepared by a
registered professional.
11.2
The Building Inspector may, but is not obligated to, waive the requirement for
written authorization specified in paragraph 11.1(a) if the proposed variance is, in
his opinion, minor in nature but otherwise consistent with paragraph 11.1(b).
Article 12.
Permit Suspension
12.1
A Building Inspector may, but is not obligated to, suspend a permit issued
pursuant to this Bylaw where:
(a)
he reasonably believes there is a breach of
(i)
any condition under which the permit was issued,
(ii)
any provision of this Bylaw, or
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(iii)
any provision of the Provincial Code;
(b)
any work to be done pursuant to a permit is not commenced within six
months from the date on which the permit was issued;
(c)
any work to be done pursuant to a permit has been discontinued or
suspended for a period of more than six months;
(d)
an occupancy permit has not been issued for the building to which the
permit relates within two years of the date of issuance of such permit; or
(e)
any part of an application for which a permit has been issued has
subsequently been found to be materially inaccurate, misleading or false;
by delivering to the Applicant or posting on the parcel to which the permit relates,
a written notice of suspension.
12.2
Where a Building Inspector issues a suspension notice pursuant to paragraph 12.1
of this Bylaw, he will refer such suspension to Council for the City for
consideration as to whether the permit should be revoked in accordance with
Article 13 of this Bylaw.
Article 13.
Revocation of Permit by Council
13.1
Council for the City may revoke in writing any permit issued pursuant to this
Bylaw where:
(a)
it reasonably believes there is a breach of
(i)
any condition under which the permit was issued,
(ii)
any provision of this Bylaw, or
(iii)
any provision of the Provincial Code;
(b)
any work to be done pursuant to a permit is not commenced within six
months from the date on which the permit was issued;
(c)
any work to be done pursuant to a permit has been discontinued or
suspended for a period of more than six months;
(d)
an occupancy permit has not been issued for the building to which the
permit relates within two years of the date of issuance of such permit; or
(e)
any part of an application for which a permit has been issued has
subsequently been found to be materially inaccurate, misleading or false;
by delivering to the Applicant or posting on the parcel to which the permit relates,
a written notice of revocation.
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Article 14.
Automatic Expiration of Permit
14.1
Notwithstanding paragraph 12.1 and Article 13 of this Bylaw, if:
(a)
initial construction or work authorized by any permit issued pursuant to
this Bylaw is not commenced within one year of the date of issuance of
such permit; or
(b)
the parcel to which the permit relates is in a development permit area and
there is no valid development permit with respect to the same, whether by
reason of a failure to obtain such a permit or the lapse, revocation or a
finding of invalidity of the same;
that permit will be deemed to have expired without the requirement of notice of
expiration from the City.
Article 15.
Permit Fee Penalty and Refund
15.1
Where a permit is not obtained before commencement of work pursuant to this
Bylaw, the issuance fee for such permit will be two times the fee otherwise
prescribed by Schedule "D" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
15.2
Where a permit has been issued pursuant to this Bylaw but construction for which
the permit was issued has not been commenced, 50 percent of the permit issuance
fee paid may be refunded to the Applicant for the permit upon written application
by him for the cancellation of the permit, provided that no refund will be made if
the application referred to herein is received after the earlier of the date on which
the permit is suspended or revoked in accordance with paragraph 12.1 or Article
13 of this Bylaw and the date of automatic expiration of a permit in accordance
with Article 14 of this Bylaw.
15.3
Subject to paragraph 15.2, all application fees prescribed in Schedule "D" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw are non-refundable.
Article 16.
Permit Transfer
16.1
No permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw can be transferred or assigned until the
Applicant for the permit has:
(a)
obtained the approval in writing of a Building Inspector for the transfer or
assignment; and
(b)
paid the prescribed assignment or transfer fee as set out in Schedule "D" of
the Fees and Charges Bylaw hereto.
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Article 17.
Professional Design and Supervision
17.1
Where required by the Provincial Code, or where, in the opinion of the Building
Inspector, the character of any work or proposed work for which a permit has
been applied for or issued pursuant to this Bylaw is such that the work requires
technical expertise, all plans must be prepared and signed by and the work carried
out under the supervision of a registered professional.
Article 18.
Preservation of Notices and Permits
18.1
No person will, unless authorized to do so by a Building Inspector, remove, alter,
deface, cover, or in any way tamper with any notice, permit or occupancy permit
affixed to any building or posted on any parcel in accordance with this Bylaw.
Article 19.
Documents on Site
19.1
The Owner and the occupier of the parcel for which a permit has been issued are
jointly and severally responsible to:
(a)
keep or cause to be kept on the parcel a copy of the drawings and
specifications in respect of which the permit was issued; and
(b)
post or cause to be posted in a conspicuous place on the parcel in respect
of which the permit has been issued, either the permit itself or a placard
containing the same information as is contained in the permit.
PART II - BUILDINGS AND TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
Article 20.
Prohibition
20.1
No work will be done to any building or temporary building except in accordance
with the provisions of this Bylaw and the Provincial Code.
Article 21.
Building Permit Required
21.1
Subject only to paragraph 21.2 of this Bylaw, a building permit is required for any
work that relates to a building or temporary building.
21.2
A building permit is not required for work in respect of a building intended or
actually used for a storage or garden shed where such building does not exceed 10
m² and otherwise meets the construction standards of this Bylaw and the
Provincial Code and is in compliance with all applicable bylaws of the City,
including, without limitation, the Zoning Bylaw as it relates to the siting of such
building.
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Article 22.
Vehicular Access and Property Identification Required
22.1
The General Manager Planning and Development will not issue a building permit
for work on a building or temporary building on a parcel of land unless the parcel
is provided with adequate vehicular access. In the case of strata properties,
adequate vehicular access must be provided at the common access point(s) of the
development.
22.2
For purposes of this Bylaw, the term "adequate vehicular access" shall mean
vehicular access to new public roads constructed to the standards of the
Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, or to existing public roads, which
are being maintained by the City. Lanes shall not be considered adequate
vehicular access unless the property is served by a City maintained public road
and vehicular access to the said property is specifically permitted only from a lane
abutting the property.
22.3
Subject to the provision of this Article, every Owner of a parcel on which any
building or structure of any kind is located is responsible for ensuring that the
civic address of the parcel is displayed in such a manner that it is clearly visible
from the point at which legal access to the parcel is obtained from an adjoining
public highway or road and, without limiting the foregoing, for emergency
response purposes, where a parcel has on it:
(a)
multiple buildings, each building should clearly display its building
number at the point most readily visible once entry to the parcel by
emergency vehicles has occurred;
(b)
a building with individual units in it, each of which units has exterior
access, in addition to the requirements of paragraph 20.4.(a), each unit
should clearly display its unit number on or immediately beside its exterior
exit door;
(c)
a building with individual units in it, which units have only interior access,
in addition to the requirements of paragraph 20.4.(a), each exterior exit
door should display the number and location of units within the building.
Article 23.
Application for Building Permit
23.1
Every application for a building permit will:
(a)
be made in the form prescribed by the General Manager Planning and
Development from time to time;
(b)
be made by an Applicant who must be the Owner or the agent of the
Owner of the parcel on which the work is to be carried out;
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(c)
include a copy of a title search for the parcel for which the permit is sought
made within 30 days of the date of the application;
(d)
state the intended use or uses of the building, except where the building is
a retaining wall;
(e)
include the information required by Section 2.3 of the Provincial Code and
as further required by this Bylaw;
(f)
be accompanied by plans of the building with respect to which the work is
to be carried out, in such quantities as prescribed by the General Manager
Planning and Development from time to time, showing
(i)
the dimensions of the building, rooms and crawl spaces,
(ii)
the proposed use of each room or floor area, except where the
building is a retaining wall,
(iii)
the dimensions of the parcel on which the building is or is to be
located and the location of the building relative to the parcel's
property lines,
(iv)
the position, height and horizontal dimensions of all existing
buildings on the parcel which are intended to stay,
(v)
the grades and elevations of the roads and utilities abutting the
parcel, and
(vi)
cross section drawings through the parcel and building from
property line to property line, showing in detail existing and
proposed grades adjacent to the building;
(g)
in addition to the requirements in paragraph (f) above, be supplemented by
plans in such quantities as prescribed by the General Manager Planning
and Development from time to time, showing
(i)
landscaping plans showing the proposed landscaping in detail,
including a list and number of plants to be planted, the spacing and
sizes of such plants both at time of planting and at maturity, and
showing the location of utilities,
(ii)
the proposed accessory off-street parking uses with parking spaces,
loading bays and maneuvering aisles clearly shown and
dimensioned,
(iii)
colour information, including, without limitation,
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(A)
a colour perspective drawing as viewed from the main street
or main approach to the building or coloured three
dimensional model of the building, provided that for minor
additions or alterations, the General Manager Planning and
Development may accept coloured elevation drawings
supplemented by colour photographs where there is an
existing building, and
(B)
colour chips showing the proposed colours for the exterior
of the building,
(iv)
elevation drawings of the building, indicating specific exterior
materials and existing and finished grades around the building,
(v)
a cross section drawing through the parcel and building from
property line to property line, showing in detail existing and
proposed grades adjacent to the building,
(vi)
the grades and elevations of the roads and utilities abutting the
parcel and spot elevations at approximately 7.5 metre intervals
along all property lines and through the parcel to demonstrate the
slope of the parcel,
(vii)
inverts of the sanitary and storm sewer, and
(viii) such other information as the Building Inspector may deem
necessary to confirm that the lot grading of the parcel and related
drainage issues will not pose a hazard to and are suitable for the
structure for which the building permit is sought;
except where the building is a single or two-family dwelling not in a
development permit area, or where the work is for interior alterations and
minor repairs to an existing building;
(h)
include a survey prepared by a British Columbia Land Surveyor showing
(i)
the bearing and dimension of the parcel (taken from the registered
subdivision plan if such exists),
(ii)
the legal description and civic address of the parcel,
(iii)
the location and dimension of all statutory rights of way,
easements, covenants and setback requirements,
(iv)
the location and dimension of all existing and proposed buildings
or structures on the parcel,
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(v)
setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or
watercourse where the City's land use regulations establish siting
requirements related to flooding, erosion, or the protection of
riparian areas,
(vi)
the existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at,
or adjacent to, the parcel and the geodetic elevation of the
underside of the floor system of a building or structure where the
City's land use regulations establish siting requirements related to
minimum floor elevation,
(vii)
the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway
access, and
(viii) provide slope contours at 1 metre intervals,
except that the Building Inspector may, but is not obligated to, waive the
requirements for a survey, in whole or in part, where the permit is sought
for the repair or alteration of an existing building or structure, or where, in
the Building Inspector's opinion, current, and adequate survey information
is held by the City.
(i)
demonstrate compliance with the City of Coquitlam Slope Hazard
Regulations where the parcel of land undergoing development is located
adjacent to a crest or toe of a slope as defined in the regulations. The
services of a Qualified Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist
will be required to submit Checklist 'A' or Checklist 'B' as a condition of
the application for building permit;
(j)
where the building is a retaining wall, be accompanied by geotechnical,
structural and drainage plans prepared and sealed by an Engineer;
(k)
where a building will require fill or excavation of the parcel, including
reshaping, re-contouring or re-grading the contours of the parcel, include
drainage design drawings that show the drainage control measures that
must accompany the fill, excavation or re-contouring so as to
(i)
reduce run-off to adjacent parcels and highways to pre-
development quantities and locations,
(ii)
eliminate concentrations of runoff to adjoining parcels and
highways that constitute or may constitute a hazard or nuisance,
and
(iii)
provide an emergency flow path for excessive run-off from major
precipitation to a one hundred year occurrence level.
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(l)
in addition to the requirements in paragraph (f) above, where the parcel
contains slopes in excess of 15 percent, and upon the request of the
Building Inspector, be accompanied by plans showing
(i)
0.5 metre contours of the existing ground surface of the parcel,
(ii)
0.5 metre contours of the proposed final grading,
(iii)
the elevations of the building, garage and carport slabs,
(iv)
the locations and details of all retaining structures on the parcel,
and
(v)
the drainage provisions as outlined in the approved subdivision
grading plans, if any, for the parcel;
(m)
include an estimate of the construction value of the work described in the
application;
(n)
include details of a mitigation system, submitted and sealed by a
Professional Engineer where methane or any other detrimental gas or
substance is present in the soil beneath the proposed building;
(o)
contain any and all other information necessary to establish compliance
with this Bylaw, any other applicable City bylaws and the Provincial
Code;
(p)
specify whether the Owner intends to use the services of a registered
professional for purposes of providing inspections that would otherwise be
done by a Building Inspector pursuant to Article 27 of this Bylaw; and
(q)
include the application fee as prescribed in Schedule "D" of the Fees and
Charges Bylaw;
except that the General Manager Planning and Development may, but is not
obligated to, waive some or all of the submission requirements if he determines
that the nature and complexity of the proposed work is adequately described
without reference to them.
Article 24.
Issuance of Building Permit
24.1
Where an application has been made for a building permit and:
(a)
the application complies in all respects with this Bylaw and with all other
applicable City bylaws, including, without limitation,
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(i)
the Zoning Bylaw, which compliance must be evidenced in writing
by the General Manager Planning and Development for all
buildings other than those excepted in paragraph 23.1(g) of this
Bylaw,
(ii)
development permit, covenant and easement requirements,
(iii)
any environmental protection bylaws, and
(iv)
traffic, water, sewer and drainage bylaws, or any of them, with
particular reference to having obtained all necessary permits under
such bylaws;
(b)
the Applicant has paid the prescribed fee as set out in Schedule "D" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw;
(c)
the Applicant has provided security in a form satisfactory to the City as
prescribed in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw;
(d)
the Applicant has substantially completed any servicing required by the
Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw or this Bylaw or has
posted security for such servicing as permitted by the applicable bylaw;
and
(e)
any and all development cost charges levied in accordance with the bylaws
of the City have been paid as required by such bylaws;
the General Manager Planning and Development may issue the building permit
for which the application was made.
24.2 The General Manager Planning and Development may issue a permit to excavate
land in preparation for the construction of a building or structure.
24.3
The General Manager Planning and Development may issue a permit for a portion
of a building or structure before the design, plans and supporting documents for
the entire building or structure have been reviewed provided sufficient
information has been provided to the City to demonstrate to the Building
Inspector that the portion authorized to be constructed substantially complies with
this and any other applicable City bylaws and the permit fee applicable to that
portion of the building or structure has been paid. Notwithstanding the issuance
of the permit, the requirements of this Bylaw shall 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.
24.4
When a site has been excavated under a permit to excavate issued pursuant to
section 24.2 and a further permit is not subsequently issued or a subsisting permit
has expired, but without the construction of the building or structure having
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commenced, the owner shall fill in the excavation to restore the original gradients
of the site within 60 days of being given notice by the Building Inspector to do so.
24.5
The General Manager Planning and Development may, but is not obligated to,
cancel an application if the permit has not been issued after 30 days of the date of
written notification of intent to cancel, has been given to the Owner if:
(f)
the Applicant has not provided the City with requested information
additional to that submitted with the application after 90 days of the date
of written notification of the requirement for additional information;
(g)
the Applicant has not picked up a building permit after 30 days of the date
of written notification of the availability of the permit for pick-up.
24.6
When an application is cancelled under paragraph 05 of this Bylaw:
(h)
the application fee is forfeited to the City; and
(i)
the plans and related documents submitted with the application may be
destroyed.
Article 25.
Servicing Bylaw Requirements
25.1
Subject to the exceptions in paragraph 25.2 of this Bylaw, no building permit will
be issued for work on any parcel until the parcel is serviced in accordance with
the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, including, without limitation,
utility service connections, highway access and perimeter works and services, to
the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Development.
25.2
Notwithstanding paragraph 25.1 of this Bylaw, perimeter works and services shall
not be a condition of building permit issuance where:
(a)
the application of a building permit relates solely to work on a building
located on a parcel zoned for a single family dwelling; or
(b)
the estimated construction value of the work provided pursuant to
paragraph 23.1(l) is less than $150,000, provided that if, within five (5)
years of the date of issuance of any building permit (the 'Original Permit")
to which the $150,000 exemption applied, any further building permit
applications are received for alterations to, expansion of or other
construction on the building (other than tenant improvements that do not
result in any increase in existing floor space) for which the Original Permit
was issued, the estimated construction value of such additional building
permits will be added to the estimated construction value of the Original
Permit and if the resulting total construction value exceeds $150,000, the
servicing requirements contained in this bylaw shall apply as a condition
of issuance of any such further permits.
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25.3 Despite paragraph 25.2, no Building Permit will be issued for work on a parcel
until the Owner of the parcel has or has caused to be constructed the utility
service connections and the highway access required by the Subdivision and
Development Servicing Bylaw to the satisfaction of the General Manager of
Planning and Development.
Article 26.
Survey Certificate
26.1
In respect of any building permit, a Building Inspector may, but is not obliged to,
require that a survey certificate, prepared by a Surveyor, be provided showing the
geodetic elevations of the forms and the location of the forms in relation to the
property lines of the parcel on which the building is being constructed. Such
survey certificate, where required, must be submitted to and approved by the
Building Inspector before the Applicant can obtain a forms inspection pursuant to
paragraph 27.2(a) of this Bylaw.
Article 27.
Inspections
27.1
Except as permitted under paragraph 6.7 of this Bylaw, the Owner, his
representative or any other person performing the work on any building must
request inspections and giving the City not less than 24 hours notice when
requesting such inspections.
27.2
An inspection must be requested at each of the following stages of construction:
(a)
after the forms for footings and foundations are complete, but before
placing any concrete therein;
(b)
after the installation of damp-proofing foundation drains, roof drains,
completed sump (including tee) and drain rock, but before backfilling of
foundations;
(c)
after preparation of the ground, including placement of ground cover but
before placing any concrete slabs-on-grade;
(d)
after forms for concrete super-structure, including elevated floor and roof
slabs, are complete, but before placing concrete;
(e)
after framing and rough plumbing and gas of the building are complete,
including, fire-stopping, bracing, duct work passing through framing,
plumbing, gas, venting and wiring, but before the installation of any
insulation, lath or other interior or exterior finish that would conceal such
work;
(f)
after chimneys, fireplaces or solid fuel burning appliances are installed but
before the covering of the adjacent framing,
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(g)
after insulation, air barriers and vapour barriers are installed but before the
concealment of the same;
(h)
after the building or any portion thereof is complete and ready for
occupancy but before the occupancy of any portion thereof; and
(i)
such other stages as a Building Inspector may reasonably require.
27.3
Upon receipt of an inspection request required in paragraph 27.2 of this Bylaw,
the Building Inspector will determine if an inspection is required and will:
(a)
in the event that he determines that an inspection is not necessary, notify
the Owner in writing that the work may proceed to the next stage of
construction, or
(b)
proceed with the inspection, and provide the Owner or his representative
with an inspection report.
27.4
No aspect of the work referred to in paragraph 27.2 of this Bylaw shall be
concealed until a Building Inspector has authorized the work to continue.
27.5
If a Building Inspector does not authorize the work to continue at any inspection
stage, a re-inspection of such stage will be made without cost, however, any third
or subsequent re-inspection that is necessary will be subject to a re-inspection fee
as prescribed in Schedule "D" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
27.6
Where an Applicant requests any building inspection not specifically provided for
in this Bylaw, a Building Inspector may, but is not obligated to, make such
inspection subject to a special inspection fee as prescribed in Schedule "D" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw.
Article 28.
Occupancy Permit
28.1
No person will occupy or use any building or portion of a building until an
occupancy permit for such building or part thereof has been issued by a Building
Inspector in the form prescribed by the General Manager Planning and
Development from time to time.
28.2
Subject to paragraph 28.3 of this Bylaw, a Building Inspector will issue an
occupancy permit when:
(a)
Letters of Assurance required under Section 2.6 of the Provincial Code, or
as otherwise required by the Building Inspector where the complexity of
the proposed work or siting circumstances warrant, have been submitted;
(b)
all aspects of the work requiring inspection and acceptance pursuant to
paragraph 27.2 have been inspected and accepted.
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28.3
A Building Inspector may issue a partial occupancy permit for a building other
than a single family dwelling or duplex where he is satisfied that to do so will not
jeopardize the health or safety of any person occupying the building pursuant to
such partial occupancy permit. Before issuing a partial occupancy permit the
Building Inspector may request from the Applicant any or all of the following:
(a)
a written report, in form and content acceptable to the Building Inspector,
detailing all outstanding work under the building permit and any health
and safety issues arising out of such outstanding work and providing a
proposal for resolving any such issues and a schedule for completion of
the work;
(b)
a written report from the Fire Chief for the City confirming that the
requested partial occupancy of the building will not, from a fire risk
perspective, jeopardize the health, safety or protection of persons
occupying the building;
(c)
security in a form and amount satisfactory to the Building Inspector
(provided such amount does not exceed 125 percent of the estimated
construction value of the remaining work under the building permit), to be
held by the City until such time as the outstanding work under the building
permit is completed.
Article 29.
Posting Occupancy Permits
29.1
Occupancy permits for buildings other than single-family dwellings and duplexes
must be permanently posted in a conspicuous place within each building to which
the occupancy permit relates.
Article 30.
Design Data
30.1
The minimum climatic values specified in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw will be
applied to the design of buildings in the City.
30.2
The General Manager Planning and Development may impose more restrictive
requirements for permits that relate to parcels located at higher elevations. Such
additional requirements will be identified after receipt of an application for a
building permit.
Article 31.
Minimum Floor Elevation
31.1
The minimum elevation of any building used wholly or in part for human
habitation must comply with the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw.
31.2
Where the Zoning Bylaw permits additions or renovations to existing buildings
that do not meet such minimum elevation requirements, the General Manager
Planning and Development will require the Owner of the parcel on which the
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building is situated to grant to the City a Section 219 covenant under the Land
Title Act, in which covenant the Owner must acknowledge the potential risk of
flooding to the building and agree to indemnify and save harmless the City and its
officers, employees, agents and contractors from any damage or loss caused
directly or indirectly by the lower elevation of the addition to the building and
resulting from the issuance of the building permit.
Article 32.
Drains
32.1
Catch basins and sumps must be installed in accordance with Drawing 92.P.1
annexed to this Bylaw as Schedule "C" and connected to the City's storm
drainage system, or, with the General Manager Planning and Development's
approval, to a private drainage system, on all building sites where such basins are
necessary for adequate site drainage. The determination of the need for catch
basins will be made by the General Manager Planning and Development.
32.2
Roof drains on any building must not be connected to perimeter foundation
drains.
32.3
All storm water drains for any building must be connected to the City's storm
drainage system or, with the General Manager Planning and Development's
approval, to a private drainage system or other suitable disposal system.
Article 33.
Driveway Slopes and Retaining Walls
33.1
No driveway or other private access to any parcel or building will exceed:
(a)
an average slope grade of 15 percent; and
(b)
a maximum slope grade of 20 percent at any point.
33.2
A building that is a retaining wall must:
(a)
where any re-grading or re-contouring of the parcel on which the same is
to be situate is required, not result in slopes exceeding
(i)
2 horizontal to 1 vertical in cuts in native materials, or
(ii)
3 horizontal to 1 vertical in man-made fills,
unless a report certified by an Engineer is submitted to the Building
Inspector verifying that the parcel is stable and suitable for the work for
which the building permit is sought;
(b)
not be constructed of un-cemented rock or boulder piles; and
(c)
not be constructed of creosoted timbers.
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Article 34.
Temporary Buildings
34.1
In addition to the requirements of this Part with respect to building permit
applications, no building permit for a temporary building will be issued until:
(a)
the Owner has entered into a Section 219 covenant under the Land Title
Act with the City, in which covenant the Owner must:
(i)
identify the specific location on the parcel where the temporary
building will be located,
(ii)
agree to remove the temporary building not more than one year
after the date of issuance or renewal of the building permit for such
temporary building with a failure to so remove entitling but not
obligating the City to do so at the Owner's expense, and
(iii)
agree to indemnify and save harmless the City and its officers,
employees, agents and contractors from any damage or loss caused
directly or indirectly by the Owner's failure to observe or perform
any obligation contained in the covenant and resulting from the
issuance of the building permit;
(b)
the Applicant has paid the prescribed fee as set out in Schedule "D" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw; and
(c)
the Applicant has provided security in a form and for an amount
acceptable to the General Manager Planning and Development, which sum
will be a reasonable estimate of the cost of removing the temporary
building from the parcel in accordance with the covenant referred to in
paragraph (a).
34.2
Council for the City may grant one-year extensions to the building permit for
temporary buildings to a maximum of four such extensions provided that, where
such temporary building is for public or civic use, the maximum number of
extensions may exceed four at the discretion of Council for the City.
34.3
Notwithstanding paragraph 34.2 of this Bylaw, where any temporary buildings are
for public school use, as determined by the General Manager Planning and
Development and where the school authority has entered into a comprehensive
program with the City to designate pre-approved siting of all of its temporary
buildings throughout the City, paragraphs 34.1(a), 34.1(c) and 34.2 of this Bylaw
will not be applicable provided that:
(a)
a blanket agreement is in place to satisfy paragraph 34.1(a)(iii) of this
Bylaw in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor;
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(b)
the Secretary Treasurer of the school authority supplies a letter of
undertaking to
(i)
provide adequate notification to the City as to movement of
temporary buildings,
(ii)
secure necessary approvals from the City,
(iii)
pay all required inspection fees,
(iv)
request and secure all required inspections, and
(v)
remove said temporary buildings once they are no longer required.
PART III - MOVING A BUILDING OR TEMPORARY BUILDING
Article 35.
Prohibition
35.1
No person will move any building or temporary building onto any parcel within
the City or from one parcel to another parcel within the City without first
obtaining a moving permit therefore.
Article 36.
Application for Moving Permit
36.1
The application for a moving permit as required by Article 35 of this Bylaw will
be made in the form prescribed by the General Manager Planning and
Development from time to time and must include the following:
(a)
a description of the parcel from which the building or temporary building
will be moved and the parcel to which it will be re-located;
(b)
an approved route permit for the move issued by the General Manager
Operations and containing the written consent of each of the following
entities,
(i)
the RCMP (Coquitlam Detachment),
(ii)
BC Hydro and Power Authority,
(iii)
TELUS Communications Inc.,
(iv)
the applicable cable service provider, and
(v)
the Traffic Division of the Operations Department of the City; and
(c)
the application fee prescribed in Schedule "D" of the Fees and Charges
Bylaw;
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except that the General Manager Planning and Development may waive some or
all of the submission requirements if he determines that the nature and complexity
of the proposed work is adequately described without reference to them.
36.2
The General Manager Planning and Development will not issue a moving permit
unless:
(a)
the application conditions set out in paragraph 36.1 of this Bylaw have
been met;
(b)
the building or temporary building has an assessed value of at least
$30,000 as shown on the last assessment roll upon which such building or
temporary building was assessed, or where the building or temporary
building has not been previously located on a parcel for which an
assessment roll existed, the assessed value will be taken from the bill of
sale or other commercial documentation acceptable to the General
Manager Planning and Development;
(c)
the building or temporary building has an assessed value, calculated in
accordance with paragraph (b) above, that is at least 90 percent of the
average assessed value of all buildings within 45 metres of the parcel to
which the building or temporary building is to be moved, such assessed
value of proximate buildings to be derived from the last assessment rolls
for the same, and otherwise conforms to or is altered to conform to the
established architectural standards of the aforesaid proximate buildings;
(d)
the building or temporary building has been built or constructed in
accordance with the Provincial Code, this Bylaw and all other applicable
City bylaws or the Owner of the parcel to which the building or temporary
building is to be moved has entered into a Section 219 covenant under the
Land Title Act with the City, in which covenant the Owner
(i)
agrees to carry out such work as is necessary to bring the building
or temporary building into full compliance with this Bylaw, the
Provincial Code and any other applicable City bylaws not more
than one year after the date of issuance of the moving permit with a
failure to do so entitling but not obligating the City to carry out
such works at the Owner's expense, and
(ii)
agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City and its officers,
employees, agents and contractors from any damage or loss caused
directly or indirectly by the Owner's failure to observe or perform
any obligation contained in the covenant and resulting from the
issuance of the moving permit; and
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(e)
deposit security with the City, in a form and for an amount acceptable to
the General Manager Planning and Development, which sum will be a
reasonable estimate of the cost of bringing the building or temporary
building into compliance as required by the covenant referred to in
paragraph (d) above.
except that the General Manager Planning and Development may, but is not
obligated to, waive some or all of the submission requirements if he determines
that the nature and complexity of the proposed work is adequately described
without reference to them.
Article 37.
Issuance of Moving Permit
37.1
When the General Manager Planning and Development is satisfied that all
conditions specified in this Bylaw have been met and the applicable permit fee
prescribed in Schedule "D" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw has been paid in full,
he may issue a moving permit.
PART IV - DEMOLITION OF A BUILDING OR TEMPORARY BUILDING
Article 38.
Prohibition
38.1
Except as specifically permitted by this Bylaw, no building or temporary building
in the City will be demolished without first obtaining a demolition permit in
accordance with this Part.
Article 39.
Application for Demolition Permit
39.1
The application for a demolition permit as required by Article 38 of this Bylaw
will be made in the form prescribed by the General Manager Planning and
Development from time to time and must include the following:
(a)
a description of the parcel on which the building or temporary building to
be demolished is located;
(b)
a detailed description of the method of demolition to be used, the dates and
times scheduled for demolition, the method of disposing of the demolition
debris, the restoration measures for the parcel following demolition and
the safety precautions to be taken on the parcel and adjacent areas during
the course of demolition;
(c)
such technical and expert reports as the General Manager Planning and
Development may deem necessary to provide assurances that the
demolition will not pose a safety or health hazard to the public, a risk of
damage to any public works, the environment or to proximate parcels, the
environment, buildings or temporary buildings;
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(d)
evidence that existing services have been capped by the City's Operations
Department and utilities providers; and
(e)
the application fee prescribed in Schedule "D" of the Fees and Charges
Bylaw;
except that the General Manager Planning and Development may, but is not
obligated to, waive some or all of the submission requirements if he determines
that the nature and complexity of the proposed work is adequately described
without reference to them.
Article 40.
Issuance of Demolition Permit
40.1
Where the General Manager Planning and Development is satisfied that:
(a)
the application conditions set out in Article 39 of this Bylaw have been
met and the application otherwise complies with this Bylaw;
(b)
the demolition will not pose any risks identified in paragraph 39.1(c) of
this Bylaw;
(c)
the Applicant has paid the prescribed fee as set out in Schedule "D" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw; and
(d)
the Applicant has provided security in a form satisfactory to the City as
prescribed in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw;
he may issue a demolition permit.
PART V - POOLS
Article 41.
Prohibition
41.1
Except as specifically permitted by this Bylaw, no person will construct or install
a pool on any parcel within the City without first obtaining a pool permit in
accordance with this Bylaw.
Article 42.
Application for Pool Permit
42.1
Every application for a pool permit will:
(a)
be made in the form prescribed by the General Manager Planning and
Development from time to time;
(b)
include a plot plan showing the location of the proposed or existing pool in
relation to all existing buildings on the parcel;
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(c)
specify whether the Owner intends to use the services of a registered
professional for purposes of providing inspections that would otherwise be
done by a Building Inspector pursuant to Article 47 of this Bylaw;
(d)
identify and describe in detail the method of construction of the proposed
or existing pool;
(e)
describe the water supply and proposed or existing method of drainage of
the same;
(f)
describe, in sufficient detail to show compliance with the provisions of
Article 44 of this Bylaw, the proposed or existing fencing around the pool;
and
(g)
include the application fee prescribed by Schedule "D" of the Fees and
Charges Bylaw;
except that the General Manager Planning and Development may, but is not
obligated to, waive some or all of the submission requirements if he determines
that the nature and complexity of the proposed work is adequately described
without reference to them.
Article 43.
Issuance of Pool Permit
43.1
Where the General Manager Planning and Development is satisfied that:
(a)
the application conditions set out in Article 42 of this Bylaw have been
met and the application otherwise complies with this Bylaw;
(b)
the Applicant has paid the prescribed fee as set out in Schedule "D" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw; and
(c)
the Applicant has provided security in a form satisfactory to the City as
prescribed in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw;
he may issue a pool permit.
Article 44.
Pool Fencing Requirements
44.1
Every pool must be completely enclosed within a fence or building, or
combination of both, which is not less that 1.2 metres in height. The fence,
building, or both must form a continuous enclosure around the pool except for
points of access which meet the requirements of paragraph 44.2 of this Bylaw.
44.2
Access to the pool will be from either:
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(a)
gates within a fence that complies with paragraph 44.1 of this Bylaw,
provided such gates are
(i)
of the same or greater height then the fence of which they form a
part,
(ii)
designed so that they will return to a latched or locked position
when not in use, and
(iii)
secured by a latch or lock located not less than 150 mm from the
top of the gate and 1 metre above grade on the pool side of the
gate; or
(b)
a door from the building which encloses some or all of the pool, provided
such door meets the requirements of this Bylaw and the Provincial Code as
the same relate to an exterior door and, in addition to any other locking
mechanisms, has a lock or latch that meets the requirements set out in
paragraph (a)(iii) above.
44.3
The Owner and the occupier of the parcel on which the pool is located are jointly
and severally responsible for ensuring that the fence or building, or both, that
encloses the pool is maintained in good order and repair so that, at all times, such
fence, building, or both, complies fully with this Article.
44.4
Every gate or door that provides access to a pool in accordance with paragraph
44.2 of this Bylaw must be kept locked or latched at all times and will be
unlocked or unlatched solely for the purpose of entering or exiting the pool area.
Article 45.
Pool Requirements
45.1
Every pool must:
(a)
be constructed of or painted with material light in colour and be
surrounded by a continuous non-slip surface apron with a minimum width
of 4 feet;
(b)
be designed such that there is a complete view of the pool from any point
on the apron required by paragraph (a) above;
(c)
have a filtering system that ensures absolute visual clarity of the pool
water at all times;
(d)
have a treatment system that will eliminate all bacterial growth in the pool
water; and
(e)
otherwise meet all requirements determined by the Medical Health
Officer, or his lawful designate or successor in title appointed by the
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Province of British Columbia pursuant to its health legislation then in
effect, to be necessary for the preservation of the health and safety of any
persons using the pool.
Article 46.
Pool Drainage Requirements
46.1
Pool drainage and backwash discharge lines are to be connected to the City's
sanitary sewer system or other private sanitary sewer system approved in writing
by the Building Inspector by means of one of the following methods:
(a)
a regulation size sump pump with a backwater valve; or
(b)
indirectly connected to a 3-inch or larger soil or waste pipe other than a
wet vent, by means of a 3 inch P-trap and standpipe.
Article 47.
Inspections
47.1
Except as permitted under paragraph 6.7 of this Bylaw, the Owner, his
representative or any other person performing the work on any building must
request inspections and giving the City not less than 24 hours notice when
requesting such inspections.
47.2
An inspection must be requested at each of the following stages of construction:
(a)
a siting and foundation inspection for any above-ground pools before the
same is concealed in any manner;
(b)
after excavation for in-ground pools;
(c)
after installation of reinforcing steel but before the concrete is poured for
any concrete or gunnited pool;
(d)
when pool drainage and backwash discharge lines have been installed and
connected but before the same are covered for any pool;
(e)
when pool fencing requirements have been completed in accordance with
Article 44 of this Bylaw; and
(f)
final plumbing inspection where a plumbing system permit has been
issued with respect to a pool.
(g)
[Repealed]
47.3
Upon receipt of an inspection request required in paragraph 47.2 of this Bylaw,
the Building Inspector will determine if an inspection is required and will:
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(a)
in the event that he determines that an inspection is not necessary, notify
the Owner in writing that the work may proceed to the next stage of
construction, or
(b)
proceed with the inspection, and provide the Owner or his representative
with an inspection report.
47.4
No aspect of the work referred to in paragraph 47.2 of this Bylaw shall be
concealed until a Building Inspector has authorized the work to continue.
47.5
If a Building Inspector does not authorize the work to continue at any inspection
stage, a re-inspection of such stage will be made without cost, however, any third
or subsequent re-inspection that is necessary will be subject to a re-inspection fee
as prescribed in Schedule "D" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
47.6
Where an Applicant requests any building inspection not specifically provided for
in this Bylaw, a Building Inspector may, but is not obligated to, make such
inspection subject to a special inspection fee as prescribed in Schedule "D" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw.
PART VI - PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Article 48.
Prohibition
48.1
Except as specifically permitted by this Bylaw, no person will carry out any work
on a plumbing system on any parcel, pool, building or temporary building within
the City without first obtaining a plumbing system permit in accordance with this
Bylaw.
48.2
A plumbing system permit is not required for:
(a)
the repair of leaks in water pipes;
(b)
the replacement of plumbing fixtures, provided that such replacement
fixtures and the installation thereof conform with all other requirements of
this Bylaw and the Provincial Code; or
(c)
the removal of stoppages in sewer or water pipes, provided that clean-outs
are utilized for such purpose and the removal does not necessitate the
cutting of any sewer or drain pipe.
Article 49.
Application for Plumbing System Permit
49.1
Every application for a plumbing system permit will:
(a)
be made in the form prescribed by the General Manager Planning and
Development from time to time;
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(b)
be accompanied by plans sufficient to describe the proposed work and
establish compliance with this Bylaw, the Subdivision and Development
Servicing Bylaw's Stormwater Management Policy and Design Manual,
the Provincial Code and other applicable City bylaws;
(c)
specify whether the Owner intends to use the services of a registered
professional for purposes of providing inspections that would otherwise be
done by a Building Inspector pursuant to Article 51 of this Bylaw;
(d)
be made by a plumbing contractor as agent of the Owner or, be made by
the Owner where the Owner meets the following criteria,
(i)
the building on which the work is to be done is a single family
dwelling and the Owner lives in or intends to live in the dwelling,
(ii)
there is no other dwelling unit or premise that is directly attached to
the single family dwelling,
(iii)
no person is being paid to do or assist the Owner in doing the work,
(iv)
no part of the single family dwelling is rented or intended to be
rented to any person,
(v)
he can satisfy the Building Inspector, through one or both of the
following methods
(A)
isometric drawings by the Owner that display the
knowledge necessary to install the plumbing system, and
(B)
adequate responses to questions on plumbing system
principles posed by the Building Inspector,
of his ability to adequately perform the work, and
(vi)
execution of a homeowner's declaration in the form prescribed by
the General Manager Planning and Development from time to time;
and
(e)
include the application fee prescribed in Schedule "D" of the Fees and
Charges Bylaw;
except that the General Manager Planning and Development may, but is not
obligated to, waive some or all of the submission requirements if he determines
that the nature and complexity of the proposed work is adequately described
without reference to them.
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49.2
Any application for a plumbing system permit for a work that is not specifically
referenced in this Bylaw or in the Provincial Code, must comply with good
engineering practices for such plumbing systems and with the City's then
applicable standard drawings for sanitary, storm and water systems.
49.3
Cross connection prevention shall be provided as follows:
(a)
All cross connections, whether directly or indirectly connected to the water
system shall be protected with an appropriate, approved backflow
prevention device; and
(b)
Backflow prevention devices shall conform to both the American
Waterworks Association Cross Connection Control manual (sixth edition)
and the current edition of the Canadian Standards Association Standard
B64.10 M94. Devices shall be CAN/CSA certified.
Article 50.
Issuance of Plumbing System Permit
50.1
Where an application for a plumbing system permit has been made in accordance
with Article 49 of this Bylaw and otherwise complies with this Bylaw and all fees
prescribed in Schedule "D" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw have been paid in full,
the General Manager Planning and Development may issue a plumbing system
permit.
Article 51.
Inspections
51.1
Except as permitted under paragraph 6.7 of this Bylaw, the Owner, his
representative or any other person performing the work on any building must
request inspections and giving the City not less than 24 hours notice when
requesting such inspections.
51.2
An inspection must be requested at each of the following stages of construction:
(a)
after any below ground component of the plumbing system including those
portions of the plumbing system outside of the building, is complete,
including, without limitation, sanitary and storm sewers, water service
(including connections made for the addition of an underground irrigation
system), and underground rainwater leaders and sump, but before placing
any backfill or other construction that would conceal such work;
(b)
after the rough plumbing system is complete but before the installation of
any fixtures or the covering thereof by backfill, insulation, lath or other
exterior or interior finish that would conceal such work;
(c)
after the installation of bathtubs, shower stalls, shower bases or liners and
associated traps, but before the concealment of any portion of the same;
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(d)
when the plumbing system is complete and ready for use, but before the
plumbing system is put into use by the Owner or occupier of the building;
(e)
when the sprinkler system has been roughed in, including a 200 psi test;
(f)
when the sprinkler system has been completed to the stage of conducting a
trip test, provided this inspection is limited to dry systems only;
(g)
when the sprinkler system is complete and ready for use, but before the
building in which the same is installed is occupied; and
(h)
such other inspections as the Building Inspector may reasonable require.
51.3
Upon receipt of an inspection request required in paragraph 51.2 of this Bylaw,
the Building Inspector will determine if an inspection is required and will:
(a)
in the event that he determines that an inspection is not necessary, notify
the Owner in writing that the work may proceed to the next stage of
construction, or
(b)
proceed with the inspection, and provide the Owner or his representative
with an inspection report.
51.4
No aspect of the work referred to in paragraph 51.2 of this Bylaw shall be
concealed until a Building Inspector has authorized the work to continue.
51.5
If a Building Inspector does not authorize the work to continue at any inspection
stage, a re-inspection of such stage will be made without cost, however, any third
or subsequent re-inspection that is necessary will be subject to a re-inspection fee
as prescribed in Schedule "D" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
51.6
Where an Applicant requests any building inspection not specifically provided for
in this Bylaw, a Building Inspector may, but is not obligated to, make such
inspection subject to a special inspection fee as prescribed in Schedule "D" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw.
PART VII - HEATING SYSTEMS
Article 52.
Prohibition
52.1
Except as specifically permitted by this Bylaw, no person will carry out any work
on a heating system on any parcel or building or temporary building within the
City without first obtaining a building permit in accordance with this Bylaw.
52.2
A building permit is not required for:
(a)
routine maintenance of a heating system;
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(b)
repair work that does not necessitate the replacement of any material
components of the heating system; or
(c)
the installation of a stand-alone, window-mounted air conditioner.
Article 53.
Application for a Building Permit Incorporating a Heating System
53.1
Every application for a building permit incorporating a heating system will:
(a)
be in the form required pursuant to Article 23 of this Bylaw;
(b)
be accompanied by the heating system appliance selection worksheet and
such other plans sufficient to describe the proposed work and establish
compliance with this Bylaw, the Provincial Code and other applicable City
bylaws, as well as the following documentation:
(i)
heat loss calculations for each heating system, with the heating
appliance selection to be based on the heat loss calculation, which
is the calculated "output of the heating appliance", such
calculations to be made in accordance with good engineering
practices with acceptable methods to include, without limitation,
Quality First HRAI American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
and Air-Conditioning Engineers SMACNA CDAF280,
(ii)
a report or worksheet from a designer certified by HRAI or HVCI
or other recognized standard approved by the General Manager
Planning and Development establishing that the heating system has
been sized in accordance with good engineering practices and the
supply air duct system designed to maintain a positive static
pressure in the heating system,
(iii)
a report or worksheet from a designer certified by HRAI or HVCI
or other recognized standard approved by the General Manager
Planning and Development establishing that, if the heating system
is hydronic, it has been designed to either the Guidelines for the
Design and Installation of Hydronic (Hot Water) Heating Systems
prepared by the Hydronics Institute as identified in the Provincial
Code or the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
Conditioning Engineers as identified in the Provincial Code, or
otherwise approved by the Building Inspector, and
(iv)
a report or worksheet from a designer certified by HRAI or HVCI
or other recognized standard approved by the General Manager
Planning and Development establishing that, if it is a combination
system, it has been designed to the guidelines for Combination
Forced Air Space and Domestic Hot Water Heating Systems; and
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(c)
specify whether the Owner intends to use the services of an Engineer for
purposes of providing inspections that would otherwise be done by a
Building Inspector pursuant to Article 54 of this Bylaw;
except that the General Manager Planning and Development may, but is not
obligated to, waive some or all of the submission requirements if he determines
that the nature and complexity of the proposed work is adequately described
without reference to them.
Article 54.
Inspections
54.1
Except as permitted under paragraph 6.7 of this Bylaw, the Owner, his
representative or any other person performing the work on any building must
request inspections and giving the City not less than 24 hours notice when
requesting such inspections.
54.2
An inspection must be requested at each of the following stages of construction:
(a)
after the installation of any piping used in the heating system but before
the same is concealed; and
(b)
when the heating system is complete but before the same is concealed in
any manner and before the same is put into use by the Owner or occupier
of the building.
54.3
Upon receipt of an inspection request required in paragraph 54.2 of this Bylaw,
the Building Inspector will determine if an inspection is required and will:
(a)
in the event that he determines that an inspection is not necessary, notify
the Owner in writing that the work may proceed to the next stage of
construction, or
(b)
proceed with the inspection, and provide the Owner or his representative
with an inspection report.
54.4
No aspect of the work referred to in paragraph 54.2 of this Bylaw shall be
concealed until a Building Inspector has authorized the work to continue.
54.5
If a Building Inspector does not authorize the work to continue at any inspection
stage, a re-inspection of such stage will be made without cost, however, any third
or subsequent re-inspection that is necessary will be subject to a re-inspection fee
as prescribed in Schedule "D" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
54.6
Where an Applicant requests any building inspection not specifically provided for
in this Bylaw, a Building Inspector may, but is not obligated to, make such
inspection subject to a special inspection fee as prescribed in Schedule "D" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw.
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PART VIII - [Repealed]
Article 55.
[Repealed]
55.1
[Repealed]
55.2
[Repealed]
Article 56.
[Repealed]
56.1
[Repealed]
Article 57.
[Repealed]
57.1
[Repealed]
Article 58.
[Repealed]
58.1
[Repealed]
58.2
[Repealed]
58.3
[Repealed]
58.4
[Repealed]
58.5
[Repealed]
58.6
[Repealed]
PART IX - CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM
Article 59.
Application for Certified Professional Status
59.1
An Architect or Engineer may qualify as a Certified Professional by applying to
the General Manager Planning and Development for certification on completion
of the following:
(a)
attending a course or courses approved by the General Manager Planning
and Development concerning this Bylaw, the Provincial Code and other
laws applicable to the design, construction and inspection of buildings; and
(b)
exhibiting, by examination or otherwise as required by the General
Manager Planning and Development, a high level of competency in
respect of the matters referred to in paragraph (a) above.
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59.2
The General Manager Planning and Development may qualify as a Certified
Professional an Architect or Engineer who meets the requirements of paragraph
59.1 of this Bylaw.
Article 60.
Disqualification of Certified Professional
60.1
The General Manager Planning and Development must disqualify a Certified
Professional if he is no longer an Architect or Engineer.
60.2
The General Manager Planning and Development may disqualify a Certified
Professional if he:
(a)
fails, when required by the General Manager Planning and Development,
to demonstrate that he continues to have the high level of competency
required by paragraph 59.1(b) of this Bylaw;
(b)
submits to the City a document which, in any material way, is inaccurate
or misleading;
(c)
fails to disclose any deviation, change or violation of requirements of
design, construction or inspection in respect of a building for which he is
the Certified Professional; or
(d)
fails to perform any duties or obligations required by this Bylaw.
Article 61.
Application for Certified Professional Permit
61.1
The General Manager Planning and Development may accept an application for a
Certified Professional permit from a Certified Professional provided that the
application is accompanied by the following:
(a)
a duly executed confirmation of commitment from the Owner, which
commitment recognizes that the Certified Professional is the Applicant for
purposes of the Certified Professional permit;
(b)
certification that the design and plans comply in all respects with this
Bylaw and the Provincial Code;
(c)
evidence that the following pre-application requirements have been met
(i)
the General Manager Planning and Development has provided
confirmation that
(A)
the parcel to which the application relates is properly zoned
for the intended work,
(B)
the building to which the application relates complies with
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(I)
the Zoning Bylaw,
(II)
the applicable Official Community Plan, if any, and
(III)
the requirements of all applicable Development
Permits and covenants,
(ii)
the General Manager Planning and Development has provided
confirmation that the Subdivision and Development Servicing
Bylaw has been complied with,
(iii)
the Approving Officer for the City has provided confirmation that
the Land Title Act as the same may relate to the subdivision or
consolidation of the parcel for which the certified professional
permit is sought has been complied with,
(iv)
the Fire Department of the City has reviewed and approved
applicable plans for the work,
(v)
the General Manager Leisure and Parks Services for the City has
reviewed and approved applicable plans for the work where a
parcel abuts public park land, and
(vi)
the approval of any external authority having jurisdiction over the
parcel and any works thereon, or either; and
(d)
the application fee prescribed in Schedule "D" of the Fees and Charges
Bylaw.
61.2
In addition to the requirements of paragraph 61.1 of this Bylaw, the General
Manager Planning and Development may also require the following in connection
with an application for a Certified Professional permit:
(a)
a design checklist, as that term is normally understood in the construction
industry;
(b)
identification of a project director; and
(c)
such other documentation as he deems necessary, acting reasonably and
having due regard to the nature of the building for which the Certified
Professional permit is sought;
with all documentation requested pursuant to this Article to be in a form
satisfactory to the General Manager Planning and Development as determined
from time to time.
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Article 62.
Issuance of Certified Professional Permit
62.1
Where an application has been made for a Certified Professional permit under
Article 61 of this Bylaw, and
(a)
the application complies in all respects with this Bylaw and with all other
applicable City bylaws, including, without limitation,
(i)
the Zoning Bylaw, which compliance must be evidenced in writing
by the General Manager Planning and Development,
(ii)
any environmental protection bylaws, and
(iii)
traffic, water, sewer and drainage bylaws, or any of them, with
particular reference to having obtained all necessary permits under
such bylaws;
(b)
the Applicant has paid the prescribed fee as set out in Schedule "D" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw;
(c)
the Applicant has provided security in a form satisfactory to the City as
prescribed in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw;
(d)
the Applicant has completed any servicing required by the Subdivision and
Development Servicing Bylaw or this Bylaw or has posted security for
such servicing as permitted by the applicable bylaw; and
(e)
any and all development cost charges levied in accordance with the bylaws
of the City have been paid as required by such bylaws;
the General Manager Planning and Development may issue the Certified
Professional permit for which the application was made.
Article 63.
Servicing Requirements
63.1
The servicing requirements contained in Article 25 of this Bylaw apply to any
application for a Certified Professional permit, as if every reference to a building
permit were to a Certified Professional permit.
Article 64.
Obligations of Certified Professional
64.1
The Certified Professional will, in respect of each building for which he has made
application for and received a Certified Professional permit or for each Certified
Professional permit for which he has assumed responsibility pursuant to the
transfer provisions in this Part:
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(a)
undertake, co-ordinate and review any design criteria and field reviews
required for the building;
(b)
certify that the design for the building complies with and construction of
the building will conform in all material respects to this Bylaw and the
Provincial Code;
(c)
ensure that only qualified persons are retained to conduct tests, inspections
and design, detailing work and field reviews;
(d)
review for adequacy and acceptability any report, written or oral,
concerning testing, inspection and field review requirements, maintain a
detailed record of such reports or comments and make such reports and
comments available to the General Manager Planning and Development at
any time and from time to time if required to do so by the General
Manager Planning and Development;
(e)
advise the General Manager Planning and Development in writing if any
matter of design, construction or inspection does not meet lawful
requirements;
(f)
at least once every thirty days from the date of issuance of a Certified
Professional permit, submit a written progress report to the General
Manager Planning and Development;
(g)
forthwith advise the General Manager Planning and Development if he has
ceased to be retained, or of the date upon which he will cease to be
retained as the Certified Professional for the building by the Owner;
(h)
pre-clear any tenant improvement work construction prior to occupancy of
the building; and
(i)
provide to the General Manager Planning and Development, before
occupancy of the building, a set of "as-built" final design drawings for the
building, sealed by the Architect and the Engineer, where both are
involved in the building, or one of them where only one is involved in the
building, together with the written assurance of the Certified Professional
that no material changes in the building's design or construction have
occurred and that the drawings show all changes from the original
drawings upon which the Certified Professional permit was issued.
Article 65.
Suspension of Certified Professional Permit
65.1
In addition to the suspension provisions of Article 12 of this Bylaw, the General
Manager Planning and Development may suspend a Certified Professional permit
issued pursuant to this Part where:
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(a)
the Certified Professional is no longer retained and the Owner has failed to
appoint a new Certified Professional within 30 days of the removal of the
previous Certified Professional; or
(b)
the Certified Professional designated in the Certified Professional permit
has been disqualified in accordance with this Bylaw and the Owner has
failed to appoint a new Certified Professional within 30 days of the
disqualification of the previous Certified Professional;
provided that, in the case of suspension for reasons set out in this Article, notice
will be given by delivering to the Owner, or posting on the parcel to which the
Certified Professional permit relates, a written notice of suspension.
65.2
Where the General Manager Planning and Development issues a suspension
notice pursuant to paragraph 65.1 of this Bylaw, he will refer such suspension to
Council for the City for consideration as to whether the permit should be revoked
in accordance with Article 66 of this Bylaw.
Article 66.
Revocation of Certified Professional Permit by Council
66.1
In addition to the revocation provisions of Article 13 of this Bylaw, Council for
the City may revoke in writing any Certified Professional permit issued pursuant
to this Bylaw where:
(a)
the Certified Professional is no longer retained and the Owner has failed to
appoint a new Certified Professional within 30 days of the removal of the
previous Certified Professional; or
(b)
the Certified Professional designated in the Certified Professional permit
has been disqualified in accordance with this Bylaw and the Owner has
failed to appoint a new Certified Professional within 30 days of the
disqualification of the previous Certified Professional;
provided that, in the case of a revocation for reasons set out in this Article, notice
will be given by delivering to the Owner, or posting on the parcel to which the
Certified Professional permit relates, a written notice of revocation.
PART X - SCHEDULES
Article 67.
Schedules
67.1
The Schedules annexed hereto and marked Schedules "A", "B" and "C" are
hereby incorporated by reference into and form an integral part of this Bylaw.
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PART XI - OFFENCES
Article 68.
Offences
68.1
Every person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw or any term or
condition of a permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw, or who suffers or permits any
act or thing to be done in contravention or in violation of any provisions of this
Bylaw, any such permit or the Provincial Code, or who neglects to do or refrains
from doing anything required to be done by any of the provisions of this Bylaw, a
permit or the Provincial Code, commits an offence and will be liable to the
penalties provided for in the Offence Act. Where an offence is of a continuing
nature, each day that the offence is continued will constitute a separate offence.
PART XII - SEVERABILITY
Article 69.
Severability
69.1
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.
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "City of Coquitlam Building Bylaw No.
3598, 2003".
READ A FIRST TIME this 3rd
day of November
, 2003.
READ A SECOND TIME this 3rd
day of November
, 2003.
READ A THIRD TIME this 3rd
day of November
, 2003.
GIVEN FOURTH AND FINAL READING and the SEAL OF THE CITY OF
COQUITLAM affixed this 17th day of November 2003.
_________________________________
MAYOR
_________________________________
CITY CLERK
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SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE "A"
Security
1.
Condition of Issuance
As a condition of issuance of a building permit, an excavation permit, partial
permit, a pool permit, a demolition permit or a Certified Professional permit, the
following security deposit will be required:
Permit
Security Deposit
Building permit or Certified Professional
permit where the construction value is:
(a) less than $50,000
Nil
(b) $50,000 or more for:
Additions, alterations & accessory
building (for single or two family
dwellings)
$2,500.00
Combined demolitions & single or two
family dwelling construction
$2,500.00
Combined demolitions & construction
other than single or two family dwelling
$2,500.00 for 15m frontage $50/m of
frontage thereafter to a maximum of
$20,000.00
Swimming Pool or Retaining Wall
Installation
$1,500.00
Demolition permit
$1,000.00
Where the permit is applied for after the work has been completed, the General Manager
Planning and Development may waive the security deposit otherwise required by this
Schedule.
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SCHEDULE "B"
Climatic Values
January Design Temperature
Imperial
Metric
1.0%
15 °F.
-10 °C.
2.5%
18 °F.
-8 °C.
July 2.5% Design Temperature
Imperial
Metric
Drybulb
84 °F.
29 °C.
Wetbulb
66 °F.
19 °C.
Degree Days Below 18 °C
3200
Maximum One Day Rainfall
Imperial
Metric
5 in
127 mm
Ground Snow Load:
Elevation
Ss
Sr
0-275m
2.4 kPa
0.4 kPa
275-325 m
3.1 kPa
0.4 kPa
325 m plus
4.9 kPa
0.4 kPa
Hourly Wind Pressures:
Imperial
Metric
1/10
9.2 psf
0.44 kPa
1/30
11.5 psf
0.55 kPa
1/10
14.2 psf
0.68 kPa
Frost Protection:
Imperial
Metric
18 in
45 cm
Seismic Data:
Za
4
Zv
4
Zonal Velocity Ratio
0.2
SCHEDULE "C"
Drawing 92.P.1
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