Building Code Administration Bylaw No. 1251 - Consolidated Version (adopted October 19, 2009; updated to include amendments through Amendment Bylaw No. 1251.03, 2025)
Osoyoos, British Columbia
· No. 1251
· adopted 2009-10-19
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ADOPTED OCTOBER 19, 2009
(UPDATED MAY 29, 2025)
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
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TOWN OF OSOYOOS
BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION
BYLAW No. 1251
Town of Osoyoos, Building Bylaw No. 1251, 2009
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THE TOWN OF OSOYOOS
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1251, 2009
BYLAW FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE BRITISH COLUMBIA BUILDING CODE
NOTICE TO REGISTERED PROFESSIONALS:
Where Registered Professionals provide letters of assurance in accordance with this Bylaw, the Town
of Osoyoos will rely solely on the letters of assurance submitted by the registered professional and field
reviews undertaken by the registered professional that the design and construction substantially
complies with the B.C. Building Code, Building Bylaw No. 1251, and other applicable enactments
respecting safety.
Pursuant to section 18 of the Building Bylaw, the Building Official may attend the construction site from
time to time during the course of construction to ascertain that the field reviews are taking place and to
monitor the field reviews undertaken by the Registered Professional as required by the letters of
assurance.
A policy has been adopted in order to define the intent of monitoring and to provide guidance on the
roles and responsibilities of the Building Official, the constructor, and any Registered Professionals
retained in connection with the construction of a building.
Monitoring involves the Building Official attending the site of construction of a building to ensure that
field reviews by the Registered Professionals are taking place and that the reviews relate specifically to
the progress of construction of the project. At no time will the Building Official provide design solutions
to the constructor, as that is the responsibility of the Registered Professional. Comments provided on a
monitoring report issued by the Building Official will be relayed directly to the Coordinating Registered
Professional for their review and action.
Comments contained in this notification are for convenience only. A complete review of Building Bylaw
1251, 2009 is recommended.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL............................................................................................................................. 1
1.
TITLE AND PURPOSE ............................................................................................................ 1
2.
REPEAL .................................................................................................................................. 1
3.
DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1
4.
DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL ................................................................................... 5
5.
POWERS OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL ................................................................................ 5
6.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER ....................................................................................... 5
7.
PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT ........................................................................................ 6
8.
SEVERABILITY ....................................................................................................................... 6
PART 2 - BUILDINGS AND TEMPORARY BUILDINGS ....................................................................... 6
9.
PROHIBITIONS ....................................................................................................................... 6
10.
APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS ............................................................................ 7
11.
PROFESSIONAL PLAN CERTIFICATION .............................................................................. 9
12.
EQUIVALENTS AND TESTS ................................................................................................. 10
13.
PERMITS .............................................................................................................................. 10
14.
RETAINING WALLS AND SLOPE RETENTION ................................................................... 12
15.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND FIELD REVIEW .................................................................. 12
16.
DAMAGE TO FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ................................................ 13
17.
DOCUMENTS ON SITE ........................................................................................................ 13
18.
INSPECTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 13
19.
OCCUPANCY PERMITS ....................................................................................................... 15
20.
CLIMATIC DATA ................................................................................................................... 15
PART 3 - PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS ........................................................... 15
21.
REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 15
PART 4 - BUILDING DEMOLITION AND BUILDING RELOCATION ................................................. 17
22.
REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 17
PART 5 - SWIMMING POOLS ............................................................................................................ 17
23.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 17
PART 6 - CITATION ........................................................................................................................... 18
PART 7 - SCHEDULES ...................................................................................................................... 19
SCHEDULE "A".............................................................................................................................. 19
SCHEDULE "B".............................................................................................................................. 21
SCHEDULE "C" ............................................................................................................................. 22
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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.
TITLE AND PURPOSE
1.1.
This bylaw may be sited for all intents and purposes as the Town of Osoyoos Building
Code Administration Bylaw No. 1251, 2009.
1.2.
This bylaw shall, despite any other provisions herein, be interpreted in accordance with
section 1.3.
1.3.
This bylaw is enacted and retained for the purpose of regulating construction within the
boundaries of the Town of Osoyoos in the general public interest. The activities
undertaken by or on behalf of the Town of Osoyoos pursuant to this Bylaw are for the sole
purposes of providing a limited and interim spot checking and monitoring function for
reasons of public health and safety and protection of persons and property. It is not
contemplated nor intended, nor does the purpose of this Bylaw extend to:
(a)
protection of owners, owner/builders or builders from economic loss,
(b)
assumption by the Town of Osoyoos of any responsibility for ensuring the
compliance by an owner, his representatives, or any contractors, builders or design
professionals retained by him, with the current edition of the British Columbia
Building Code, the requirements of this bylaw, or any other applicable enactments
respecting safety,
(c)
providing any person a warranty of design or workmanship with respect to any
building or structure for which a building permit or occupancy permit is issued
under this Bylaw, or
(d)
providing a warranty or assurance that construction undertaken pursuant to building
permits issued by the Town of Osoyoos is free from latent defects, or any
deficiencies.
1.4
This bylaw shall not apply to construction of water distribution systems, highways,
transportation infrastructure, fire hydrant systems, sewage collection systems, sewage
disposal systems, drainage collection systems, drainage disposal systems, or plumbing
systems, undertaken by or on behalf of the Town of Osoyoos
2.
REPEAL
This Bylaw will apply to permits for which applications were received after the date of final
adoption of this bylaw. "Town of Osoyoos Building Bylaw 979, 1995" and amendments thereto is
repealed and replaced by this bylaw. Applications already in progress prior to the date of
adoption of this bylaw will be regulated by Bylaw 979, 1995.
3.
DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw:
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The following words and terms have the meanings set out in section 1.4.1.2. of the B.C. Building
Code, as amended from time to time: assembly occupancy, building, building area, building
height, business and personal services occupancy, care or detention occupancy, constructor,
coordinating registered professional, designer, field review, high hazard occupancy, industrial
occupancy, major occupancy, mercantile occupancy, medium hazard industrial occupancy,
occupancy, owner, registered professional, and residential occupancy.
Words and terms that appear in bold/italics shall be defined as follows:
"Accessory Building" means a building, the use or intended use of which is ancillary and
subordinate to that of a principal building situated on the same lot.
"Agent"
means a person authorized by an owner to represent them for the purpose of this
Bylaw or, a signing officer if the owner is a corporation.
"Applicant" means an owner, his agent, or a Certified Registered Professional acting on behalf
of an owner.
"Building" in addition to the Building Code definition, and for the purposes of this Bylaw, also
see "Complex Building" and "Standard Building" definitions.
"Building Code" means the current British Columbia Building Code as adopted by the Minister
pursuant to the Local Government Act, as amended or re-enacted from time to time.
"Building Official" means a person to whom a local government has assigned the responsibility
for administering this Bylaw enacted under the Local Government Act, and includes
building officials and plan reviewers as designated by the Town of Osoyoos.
"Building Permit" means a permit to construct a building or temporary building issued in
accordance with Part 2 of this Bylaw.
"Complex Building" means:
(a)
all buildings used for major occupancies classified as:
i.
assembly occupancies,
ii.
care and detention occupancies,
iii.
high hazard industrial occupancies, and
(b)
all buildings exceeding 600 square meters in building area or exceeding three
storeys in building height used for major occupancies classified as:
i.
residential occupancies,
ii.
business and personal services occupancies, mercantile occupancies,
iii.
low and medium hazard industrial occupancies
"Construction" means the erection, alteration, addition, demolition, repair, reconstruction or
removal or relocation of a building or structure and includes the installation of a
plumbing system, or swimming pool, and includes all labor, even if provided by the
owner or donated voluntarily by others, site development and excavation specifically
related to the building, electrical, mechanical,
roofing,
fire
protection,
vertical
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transportation, services provide by registered professionals and everything attached
thereto as to constitute real property.
"Local Government Act" means the Local Government Act, RSBC 1996, c. 323, as amended
from time to time.
"Occupancy Permit" means a permit to occupy a building or a portion of a building issued in
accordance with the requirements of this Bylaw.
"Permit" means permission or authorization in writing by the Building Official to perform work
regulated by this Bylaw.
"Plumbing System" means a drainage system, water distribution system and venting system or
parts thereof.
"Retaining Walls" means walls and structures constructed for the retention of soils in excess
of 1.2m in height or with a slope or setback ratio greater than two horizontal to one
vertical.
"Standard Building" means a building of three storeys or less in building height, having a
building area not exceeding 600 square meters and used for major occupancies
classified as:
(a)
residential occupancies
(b)
business and personal service occupancies
(c)
mercantile occupancies, or
(d)
low and medium hazard industrial occupancies
"Structure" means any construction fixed to, supported by, or sunk into land or water but
excludes fences and landscape walls up to 1.2m in height and concrete and asphalt
paving or similar surfacing of a lot.
"Subdivision Servicing Bylaw" means the Town of Osoyoos Subdivision Servicing Bylaw 1100
1998, as amended or re-enacted from time to time.
"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, RSBC 1996 c.248
"Swimming Pool" means every structure intended for or used as a swimming pool or wading
pool with a water depth exceeding 600mm and includes the fence or other structure
enclosing such pool and any appurtenance, plumbing or drainage system attached
thereto. Garden ponds, architectural water features having a water depth exceeding
600mm included.
"Swimming Pool Permit" means a permit to install a swimming pool in accordance with Part 5
of this Bylaw.
"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 placement of such building, but does
not include a mobile home or manufactured home intended for residential occupancy.
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"Work"
means the construction, alteration, repair, relocation or demolition of a building,
structure, pool, or plumbing system, but does not include repairs being done as
part of the normal maintenance of such a structure.
"Zoning Bylaw" means the Town of Osoyoos Zoning Bylaw, 1085 1998, as amended or re-
enacted from time to time.
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4.
DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
The Building Official will:
4.1.
Administer this Bylaw;
4.2.
Keep records of all applications received and permits and orders issued;
4.3.
Carry proper identification, confirming his or her status as a Building Official.
5.
POWERS OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
5.1.
A Building Official may enter any building or premises at any reasonable time for the
purpose of ascertaining whether the requirements of this Bylaw are being observed.
5.2.
Where any dwelling, apartment or guest room is occupied, the Building Official shall,
except in emergencies, obtain consent of the occupant or provide where reasonably
practical, written notice 24 hours in advance of entry.
5.3.
A Building Official may order the correction of any work that is being or has been done in
contravention of this Bylaw.
5.4.
A Building Official may order the cessation of work that is proceeding in contravention of
the Building Code or this Bylaw, or any related Town of Osoyoos Bylaw, by posting a
"STOP WORK ORDER" as prescribed by the Building Official on the property where
such work is undertaken.
6.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
6.1.
Every owner shall ensure that all construction complies with the Building Code, this
Bylaw and other applicable enactments respecting safety.
6.2.
Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw nor the acceptance or review of plans,
drawings, nor any inspections made by or on behalf of the Town of Osoyoos shall in any
way relieve the owner or his agents from full and sole responsibility to perform the work in
accordance with this Bylaw, the Building Code and or any other applicable enactments
respecting safety.
6.3.
It shall be the full and sole responsibility of the owner to carry out the work in respect to
which the permit was issued in compliance with the Building Code and this Bylaw and
other applicable acts respecting safety.
6.4.
No person shall rely upon any permit as establishing compliance with this Bylaw or
assume or conclude that this Bylaw has been administered or enforced according to its
terms. The owner and his representatives shall be responsible for making such
determination.
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7.
PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
7.1.
Any person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw commits an offence punishable
on summary conviction and shall be liable to a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or to
imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
7.2.
A separate offence shall be deemed to be committed on each day during which a violation
occurs or has been allowed to continue.
7.3.
Every owner of real property on which a "STOP WORK ORDER" has been posted
pursuant to section 5.4 of this Bylaw, or whose building permit has been revoked
pursuant to Section 13.11 of Part 2 of this Bylaw, shall cease all work thereupon
immediately and shall not commence any work until all provisions of this Bylaw have
been fully complied with, and the "STOP WORK ORDER" has been removed by the
Building Official.
7.4.
Any person who begins construction without first obtaining a valid building permit shall
be charged double the fees originally required as set out in Schedule A of this Bylaw,
payable before issuance of a permit.
8.
SEVERABILITY
8.1.
If any section, subsection, clause or sub-clause of this Bylaw is for any reason held to be
invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be
severed from the Bylaw. Such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Bylaw.
PART 2 - BUILDINGS AND TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
9.
PROHIBITIONS
9.1.
No person shall commence or permit the commencement of construction or demolition
unless a valid permit has been issued for the work by the Building Official.
9.2.
No person shall occupy or permit the occupancy or use of any building or part thereof in
the absence of an occupancy permit required by this Bylaw and contrary to the terms of
any permit, notice or certificate given by the Building Official.
9.3.
No person shall reverse, alter, deface, cover, remove or tamper with any notice or
certificate posted on or affixed to any building pursuant to any provision of this Bylaw.
9.4.
No person shall do, or permit the doing of any work that is at variance with the description,
plans and specifications of a building for which a permit has been issued, unless such
change is approved by the Building Official.
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10.
APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS
10.1. Every owner shall apply for and obtain a permit before constructing, altering, repairing,
demolishing or moving a building or structure.
10.2. Applications for complex buildings shall;
(a)
be made on the forms provided by the Town of Osoyoos, signed by the owner or
agent;
(b)
be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgement of responsibility and undertakings
made in the form of Schedule C of this Bylaw, signed by the owner or agent;
(c)
state the intended use or uses of the building or structure;
(d)
be accompanied by Letters of Assurance in the form of Schedule A as referred to in
Division C, Part 2 of the Building Code;
(e)
contain letters of assurance in the form of Schedule B as referred to in Division C,
Part 2 of the Building Code, each signed and sealed by such registered
professionals as the Building Code may require, to prepare the design for and
conduct field reviews of the construction of the building or structure;
(f)
include 3 copies of the scale drawings of the buildings, including one electronic copy
in a format acceptable to the Building Official, showing:
i.
the dimensions of the building,
ii.
the proposed use of each room or floor area,
iii.
the dimensions of the property on which the building is, or is to be located,
iv.
the grades and elevations of the streets and sewers abutting the property,
v.
the position, height and horizontal dimensions of all existing or proposed
buildings or structures,
vi.
the minimum habitable floor elevation according to geodetic datum, if required
by the Building Official,
vii.
the locations and dimensions of all statutory rights of way and easements, and
viii.
such other information as necessary to illustrate all essential features of the
building design, and to establish substantial compliance with the Building
Code and this Bylaw.
10.3. Where the parcel of land contains slopes in excess of 15%, and upon the request of the
Building Official, be accompanied by;
(a)
0.5metre contours of the existing ground surface of the parcel;
(b)
0.5metre contours of the proposed final grading;
(c)
the elevation of all floor areas of the building, the location and details of all retaining
structures on the parcel;
(d)
the drainage provisions as outlined in the approved subdivision grading plans, if any,
or the approved sedimentation control and storm water management plans.
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10.4. Applications for standard buildings shall;
(a)
be made on the forms provided by the Town of Osoyoos, and signed by the owner or
agent;
(b)
state the intended use or uses of the building or structure;
(c)
include 2 copies of the scale drawings and 1 electronic copy, at the request of the
Building Official, with respect to which the work will be carried out, showing:
i.
the dimensions of the building,
ii.
the proposed use of each room or floor area,
iii.
the dimensions of the land on which the building is, or is to be located,
iv.
the grades and elevations of the streets and sewers abutting the land,
v.
the position, height and horizontal dimensions of all buildings on the land,
vi.
the minimum habitable floor elevation according to geodetic datum, when
required by the Building Official,
vii.
the location and dimension of all statutory rights of way or easements, and
viii. such other information as is necessary to illustrate all essential features of the
design of the building, and to establish substantial compliance with the
Building Code and this Bylaw, and any pertinent conditions of an approved
Development Permit, if applicable.
(d)
Include a foundation design prepared by a registered professional in accordance with
Section 4.2 of Part 4, Division B of the Building Code, accompanied by Letters of
Assurance in the form of Schedule B of Division C, Part 2 of the Building Code,
signed and sealed by the registered professional.
10.5. The requirements of 10.4(d) may be waived by the Building Official for detached
accessory buildings less than 55 square meters in area or, when a permit is sought for a
building or structure of limited scope and complexity.
10.6. Where the parcel contains slopes in excess of 15%, or at the request of the Building
Official, the application will be accompanied by the following additional information;
(a) 0.5 meter contours of the existing ground surface;
(b) 0.5 meter contours of the proposed final grading;
(c) the elevations of all floor levels of the building;
(d) the location and details of all retaining structures on the parcel; and
(e) drainage provisions as outlined in the approved subdivision plans or storm water
management plan.
10.7. Where the size or complexity of a proposed building or structure warrant, the Building
Official may require Letters of Assurance in the form of Schedules A and B as referred to
in Division C, Part 2 of the Building Code, for the entire project or portions thereof.
AMENDMENT
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1251.01
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10.8. Any other information required by the Building Official to establish substantial compliance
with this Bylaw, the Building Code or any other bylaws or enactments respecting safety.
10.9. When requested by the Building Official, be accompanied by a plan that shows the
location and size of every building drain, soil or waste pipe, trap, cleanout and vent pipe to
ensure compliance with Division B Part 7 of the Building Code and this Bylaw.
10.10. All plans submitted with permit applications shall bear the name and address of the
designer.
10.11. The Building Official may require the owner to establish whether a specific method or
type of construction or a material used construction conforms with the requirements and
provisions of the Building Code and this Bylaw.
10.12. No building permit for the construction of any building will be issued unless the
following conditions are met;
(a) access is provided to the parcel upon which the building is to be placed or
constructed;
(b) the parcel is serviced to the property line by a municipal sanitary sewer system, or
other approved sewage disposal facility;
(c) the parcel is serviced to the property line by a municipal water distribution system, or
approved private water supply system, of sufficient capacity to provide adequate
water supply for potable use and fire suppression purposes.
10.13. Applications will be cancelled if permit fees are not paid within 60 calendar days from the
date of notification to the applicant that the permit is ready for issuance. The plan-
processing fee stipulated in Schedule A of this Bylaw shall be forfeit, and documentation
submitted may be destroyed.
10.14. For the purpose of calculating building permit fees, the Building Official will value the
construction cost based on current market unit costs, or will request an estimated value
of construction from the owner.
11.
PROFESSIONAL PLAN CERTIFICATION
11.1. The Letters of Assurance referred to in Division C Part 2 of the Building Code and
provided pursuant to the requirements of this Bylaw are relied upon by the Town of
Osoyoos and its Building Official as certification that the design and plans to which the
letters of assurance relate comply with the Building Code, this Bylaw, and other
applicable enactments regarding health and safety.
11.2. A building permit for the construction of any building or struction for which the
Building Official has required professional design and letters of assurance pursuant to
this Bylaw, shall include a notice to the owner in the form of Schedule C to this Bylaw that
the building permit has been issued in reliance upon the certification of the registered
professionals that the design and plans submitted in support of the application for the
permit comply with the Buiding Code.
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11.3. Where a registered professional has provided letters of assurance as required by the B.C.
Building Code and this bylaw, building permit fees will be reduced by 5%.
12.
EQUIVALENTS AND TESTS
12.1. Alternative solutions, as referred to in Division A Part 1of the Building Code, for one or
more of the "Acceptable Solutions" of Part B of the Building Code may be permitted,
provided sufficient evidence is submitted to satisfy the Building Official that the
proposed alternative solution will provide substantial compliance in all material respects
with the Building Code.
12.2. The Building Official may direct that tests of material, devices, construction methods,
structural assemblies or foundation conditions be made, at the expense of the owner, in
order to determine substantial compliance in all material respects with this Bylaw and the
Building Code.
13.
PERMITS
13.1. The Building Official will issue a permit for which an application is made when;
(a) a completed application has been submitted including all supporting documentation;
(b) the proposed work set out in the application substantially complies with the Building
Code, this Bylaw and other applicable enactments respecting health and safety;
(c) the applicant has paid the prescribed fees as set out in Schedule A of this Bylaw, and
(d) the applicant has paid all charges and met all requirements imposed by any other
Town of Osoyoos statute or bylaw, including all fees associated with an approved
Development Permit, Subdivision or Servicing agreement if applicable.
13.2. Every permit is issued on the condition that it shall expire and the rights of the owner shall
terminate if;
(a) Work authorized by the permit is not started within 6 months from the date of
issuance of the permit, or
(b) work has been substantially discontinued for a period of 6 months.
13.3. The permit shall lapse in the event that the work authorized by the permit remains
incomplete 12 months after the permit was issued for standard buildings and 24 months
for complex buildings.
13.4. A building permit that is expected to expire before the work has been completed may be
extended, at the discretion of the Building Official, for a period of not greater than 6
months provided this request is made in writing to the Building Official.
13.5. The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction of a phase of a building
or project before the entire plans and specifications for the whole project have been
submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been
AMENDMENT
BYLAW
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AMENDMENT
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filed evidencing compliance with all pertinent requirements of this Bylaw. Pursuant to this
section of the Bylaw, each phase and each individual building of the project will require
separate permit applications including payment of all fees in accordance with Schedule A
of this Bylaw.
13.6. No plumbing permit shall be required for the clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks
in pipes, valves or fixtures, when such repairs do not involve the replacement of valves
pipes, or fixtures.
13.7. The Building Official may issue a permit for the placement of a temporary building if
satisfied that the structure is safe for the stated use and duration, subject to the
requirements of this Bylaw or any other Bylaw. Permits for temporary buildings shall be
issued for a maximum duration of 1 year and may be renewed at the discretion of the
Building Official.
13.8. No permit is required for an accessory building within residential zones, provided such
building does not exceed a maximum of 10m2 in area and 4.5m in height.
13.9. No permit is required for construction of a fence or a landscape wall less than 1.2m in
height.
13.10. A building permit may be issued for works within Development Permit Areas and
Development Authorization Areas so designated by the Town of Osoyoos only upon prior
issuance of a Development Permit or Development Authorization in accordance with the
Town of Osoyoos Land Use Procedures [LUP] Bylaw No. 1235, as amended from time to
time, and other applicable regulations in force at that time.
13.11. The Building Official may revoke a permit if there is any contravention under which the
permit was issued, the permit was issued in error, there has been a failure to comply with
the Building Code or this Bylaw, or the permit was issued on the basis of incorrect
information provided by the owner or his agent.
13.12. The Building Official may refuse to issue a building permit where the proposed work
will not comply with the provisions of this Bylaw or the B.C. Building Code, or other
enactments respecting safety.
13.13. Disclaimer of Warranty or Representation:
Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw, the review and acceptance of
drawings, plans and specifications, nor the inspections made by Building Offcial, shall in
any way constitute a representation, warranty or statement that the Building Code or this
Bylaw has been complied with, or that the building or structure meets any standard of
materials and workmanship, and no person shall rely on any of those acts as establishing
compliance with the Building Code or this Bylaw or any standard of construction.
13.14. Refunds:
(a) No building permit fee paid to the Town of Osoyoos will be refunded if a start has
been made in construction of a building or structure pursuant to a valid building
permit issued by the Town;
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(b) A building permit fee may be partially refunded when the owner has submitted a
written request for a refund and the Building Official has determined that a start has
not been made on the construction of the building or structure and that the permit
has not expired;
(c) A building permit fee is not refundable after the permit has been extended as
permitted in Part 2 Section 13.4 of this Bylaw, or the building permit has expired;
(d) Deductions will be made from any refunded amount of fees to cover the costs
incurred by the Town in processing the building permit application.
13.15. Cancellations:
(a) At the request of the owner, a building permit may be cancelled. Requests for
cancellation of a permit shall be made in writing to the Building Official and are
subject to the refund conditions set out in Part 2, Section 13.14 of this Bylaw.
14.
RETAINING WALLS AND SLOPE RETENTION
14.1. Retaining walls and retaining structures in excess of 1.2m in height, or greater than two
horizontal to one vertical slope or setback ratio, or, where retaining walls may be
"stacked" upon existing walls require building permits and professional design and field
review in accordance with Part 2, Section 15 of this Bylaw.
14.2. Retaining walls and landscape walls shall be constructed on private property and
contained within the property boundaries of private property. Construction of any
retaining structure on public land or on Town road dedication, easement or statutory right
of way is prohibited without the written consent of the Building Official.
14.3. Retaining walls are not permitted to be constructed of uncemented rock or boulder piles
or creosoted timbers.
14.4. Except as certified by a registered professional with expertise in geotechnical engineering,
slopes steeper than one linear unit vertically to one linear unit horizontally and with a total
height of 3m or more, which are created by excavation, are not permitted.
14.5. Fill material placed on land shall not have a surface slope exceeding a ratio of one vertical
to two horizontal, and shall be protected with a material capable of preventing erosion and
sediment from runoff, and controlling dust.
15.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND FIELD REVIEW
15.1. Where the Building Official considers that site conditions, size or complexity of a
building or structure, or any specific component thereof so warrant, or where an
application has been made to construct a retaining wall or in ground swimming pool, he
may require a registered professional to provide design and plan certification and field
reviews by means of letters of assurance in the form of Schedule B as referred to in
Division C, Part 2 of the Building Code.
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15.2. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for a building in circumstances where
letters of assurance have been required in accordance with the Building Code and this
Bylaw, the owner shall provide the Building Official with letters of assurance in the form
of Schedule C-A or C-B, as is appropriate, as required by Division C Part 2 of the Building
Code.
15.3. Where a registered professional has provided letters of assurance in accordance with this
Bylaw, proof of liability insurance, in the form of Schedule B to this Bylaw, shall be
submitted to the Building Official.
16.
DAMAGE TO FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
16.1. The owner is responsible for conducting an inspection of the existing condition of all public
properties adjacent to the building site and reporting any existing damage to the Building
Official prior to commencing work. Any damage to public facilities detected at final
inspection will be assumed to be caused by the owner unless reported prior to
commencing work.
16.2. Every owner to whom a permit is issued shall be responsible for the cost of repairs for any
damage to public properties that occur during the course of work authorized by the
permit.
16.3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall deposit with the Building
Official a cash bond in the amount prescribed in Schedule A of this Bylaw. This bond may
be applied by the Town in payment to itself for any costs or expenses, which may be
incurred in repairing, installing or replacing any facilities constructed in the public
properties or rights of way. In addition, this bond may be applied in whole or in part, by the
Town, in payments to itself for any costs or expenses that may be incurred by the Town in
placing, replacing, erecting or moving safety barriers, fencing, obstruction or warning lights,
street cleaning, or any other safety measure on the site being developed or, adjacent
highways, easements or rights of way which, in the opinion of the Building Official, are
necessary for public safety and are a result of work authorized by the building permit or
work which is incidental thereto. After the deduction of such costs, the cash bond shall be
paid to the applicant upon the issuance of an occupancy permit.
17.
DOCUMENTS ON SITE
17.1. Every owner to whom a permit has been issued shall keep posted in a conspicuous place
on the property, the building permit and a poster or placard depicting the civic address,
so that it may be easily read from a public highway or thoroughfare, and
17.2. keep a copy of the drawings and specifications, approved by the Building Official on site.
18.
INSPECTIONS
18.1. Where a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with this
Bylaw, the Town will rely solely on field reviews undertaken by the registered professional
and the letters of assurance submitted pursuant to Part 2 Section 15.1 of this Bylaw as
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assurance that construction substantially complies with the Building Code, this Bylaw,
and other applicable enactments respecting safety.
18.2. Notwithstanding Section 18.1 of this Bylaw, the Building Official may attend the site of a
complex building from time to time during the course of construction to ascertain that
the field reviews are taking place and to monitor the field reviews undertaken by the
registered professional.
18.3. The Building Official may attend periodically at the site of standard buildings or
structures to ascertain whether the health and safety aspects of the work are being
carried out in substantial conformance with those portions of the Building Code that
pertain to health and safety, this bylaw, and any other applicable enactment respecting
safety.
18.4. Every owner of a standard building shall give at least 24 hours notice to the Town when
requesting an inspection and shall obtain an inspection and receive the Building Official's
acceptance of the following safety aspects of the work, prior to concealing it:
(a) after the footing and foundation forms are complete and after having obtained a
survey certificate from a qualified Surveyor as to their location, and the elevation of
the garage floor slab, (if applicable), but prior to the placing of any concrete;
(b) after removal of formwork from a concrete foundation and the installation of perimeter
drainpipe and damp-proofing, but prior to backfilling against the foundation;
(c) after granular base materials, damp-proofing membrane and reinforcing steel, (if
applicable), has been placed for the installation of a concrete floor slab, but prior to
placing concrete;
(d) after the installation and testing of underground or above ground plumbing including
sanitary and storm sewers, building drains, infloor radiant heating and branch piping,
water service or water distribution systems but before any part of the plumbing
system is covered;
(e) after framing and sheathing of the building are complete, including fire-stopping,
bracing, chimney, duct work, plumbing, gas venting, building ventilation and wiring;
(f) after placing of the insulation and vapor barrier, and
(g) after the building or structure is substantially complete and ready for occupancy, but
prior to occupancy taking place of the whole or any part of the building or structure.
18.5. The requirements of Section 18.4 of this Bylaw do not apply to any aspect of the work that
is the subject of letters of assurance provided by a registered professional in accordance
with Section 15 of this Bylaw. Sections 18.1 and 18.2 will apply to those aspects of the
work.
18.6. In all cases where it is proposed to discharge the waste from plumbing fixtures, trade
waste or roof and surface storm water to a public sanitary or storm sewer, it is the
responsibility of the building owner to expose and check the invert elevations of sewer
connections to ensure that such public sewers are at a sufficient depth and of a sufficient
capacity to receive such discharge.
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19.
OCCUPANCY PERMITS
19.1. Prior to occupancy of any building or part thereof after construction or alteration, or any
change in use or class of occupancy, the owner shall obtain an occupancy permit from
the Building Official in accordance with this section.
19.2. An occupancy permit shall not be issued unless;
(a) all letters of assurance have been submitted where required by this Bylaw, and
(b) all aspects of the work requiring inspection and acceptance pursuant to Section 18 of
this Bylaw have been inspected and accepted by the registered professional
responsible for their design.
19.3. The Building Official may issue an occupancy permit for part of a building or structure
where that part of the building or structure is self contained, provided with essential life
safety services, and the requirements of Section 19.2 of this Bylaw have been met.
19.4. Where a person or persons occupy a building or buildings in contravention of Section 19
of this Bylaw, the Building Official may post a "DO NOT OCCUPY" notice. The owner of a
building on which a do not occupy notice has been posted shall cease occupancy of the
building immediately and shall refrain from further occupancy until the notice has been
removed by the Building Official.
20.
CLIMATIC DATA
20.1. Climatic data for all proposed buildings or structures within the Town of Osoyoos shall
be derived from the B.C Building Code, Division B, Appendix C, Table C-2, as amended
from time to time.
20.2. Local historical ground frost conditions dictate that no footing or foundation may extend to
a depth less than 600mm below finished grade.
20.3. No exterior water service or water distribution pipe shall be located at a depth less than
1500mm below finished grade.
PART 3 - PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
21.
REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
21.1. The design, installation and maintenance of plumbing systems shall conform to;
(a) the standards, specifications and details forming part of this Bylaw and its appendices
and the standards contained within the Town of Osoyoos Subdivision Servicing
Bylaw, and
(b) the B.C. Building Code, Division B, Part 7 Plumbing Services together with the latest
amendments and revisions thereto.
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21.2. A plumbing system shall not be constructed, extended, altered, replaced or changes
made to a sewer unless a permit to do so has been obtained.
21.3. The design, installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems shall conform to;
(a) the B.C. Building Code, Division B, Part 3, Section 3.2.5 Provisions for Fire Fighting,
and
(b) all relevant standards of the National Fire Protection Agency, (NFPA), pertaining to
fire suppression systems.
21.4. A fire suppression system shall not be constructed, extended or altered unless a permit to
do so has been obtained.
21.5. Where a permit is required, no plumbing or fire suppression system shall be put into use
until it has been tested and accepted by the registered professional who is responsible for
its design, as applicable.
21.6. Grease interceptors shall be installed and maintained in food sector establishments,
including commercial and institutional kitchens and food processing or manufacturing
plants that discharge waste water containing oil or grease, and shall comply with the
requirements of the B.C. Building Code Division B Part 7 Plumbing Services.
21.7. A grease interceptor shall be designed and sized with a flow capacity not less than the
maximum discharge from fixtures connected to it and in no case smaller than 3.2L/sec.
(50gpm).
21.8. Building sanitary sewers shall be fitted with a cleanout near the building or close to the
property line conforming to the Town of Osoyoos Subdivision Servicing Bylaw.
21.9. Storm Drainage;
(a) where a storm sewer connection is provided, storm water discharge must be
connected to the Town of Osoyoos storm sewer system;
(b) where no storm sewer connection is provided, all storm water must be contained on
private property and discharged to the ground through the use of drywells, rock pit or
seepage trench;
(c) drywells, catch basins, sumps, piping and manholes shall be installed in accordance
with the Town of Osoyoos Subdivision Servicing Bylaw;
(d) draintile and rainwater leaders shall be installed as two separately piped systems to
the point of connection with a municipal storm sewer or approved private storm water
disposal system. Rain water leaders and downspouts may be discharged to ground
by way of splash pads provided that the discharge can be contained on private
property;
(e) drywells, rock pits and seepage trenches shall be designed by a registered
professional, experienced in the geotechnical discipline, where the Building Official
has determined that a professional design is required in accordance with Part 2
Section 15 of this Bylaw.
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PART 4 - BUILDING DEMOLITION AND BUILDING RELOCATION
22.
REQUIREMENTS
22.1. No person shall demolish a building or structure, or move any building or structure
from one parcel of land to another parcel of land within the Town or move a building or
structure into the Town without first obtaining a permit for the work.
22.2. Prior to obtaining a permit, the owner of a building to be moved to any parcel or property
within the Town shall;
(a) submit plans showing the existing location of the building and the proposed site to
which it is to be moved;
(b) deposit with the Building Official a security deposit in the sum of $10,000.00 in a
form satisfactory to the Town, to provide cost recovery against damages to public and
municipal property of every kind, however caused or occasioned by the moving of the
building;
(c) deposit with the Building Official a policy of public liability and property damage
insurance in a form satisfactory to the Town, in the all inclusive limits of $500,000.00
to indemnify the Town concerning damages caused by the moving of the building;
(d) pay to the Town the fee as described in Schedule A of this Bylaw for an inspection of
the building to be moved, and
(e) notify the Town of Osoyoos Director of Public Works of the time, date and proposed
route and notify all utility corporations having overhead wires or cables along the
route.
22.3. Notwithstanding the requirements of Section Part 4 Section 22 of this Bylaw, newly
constructed manufactured homes certified to the CSA A 277 standard and newly
constructed mobile homes certified to the CSA Z 240 standard shall be exempt from the
requirement of a pre-move inspection, if it can be shown that the relocation of such
buildings are from their place of manufacture to an approved location within the Town.
22.4. Prior to the obtaining a demolition permit, the owner shall deposit with the Town a security
deposit in the amount specified in Schedule A of this Bylaw. After the building or
structure has been demolished, water and sewer services have been disconnected, waste
materials have been disposed of at the appropriate facilities and the site has been
maintained in a clean and safe condition, the security deposit may be refunded, in whole or
in part, at the discretion of the Building Official.
PART 5 - SWIMMING POOLS
23.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
23.1. No person shall commence construction of a swimming pool unless a permit has been
issued for the work.
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23.2. Swimming pools on private property shall conform to the regulations of this Bylaw and the
Town of Osoyoos Zoning Bylaw and all other enactments respecting health and safety.
Location of swimming pools on the property shall comply with the requirements for
accessory buildings contained within the Zoning Bylaw.
23.3. Every application for a swimming pool permit shall be accompanied by a plan showing;
(a) the location of the proposed pool and any accessory buildings in relation to existing
buildings on the property in the form of a site plan drawn to scale;
(b) distances from the proposed pool and all existing buildings to the property
boundaries;
(c) construction details for the pool and the proposed method of enclosure of the pool
area, and
(d) approval of design from the Local Health Authority having jurisdiction, if the pool is
accessible for public use.
23.4. Every swimming pool shall be enclosed on all sides by a fence or equivalent barrier, to a
height of not less than 1.2m, measured from adjacent grade. Openings in the fence must
be of a size that would prevent the passage of a spherical object having a diameter of
100mm or greater. The fence or barrier must be constructed so there are no climbable
members between 100mm and 900mm from grade. Chain link fencing may be used,
provided the openings do not exceed 50mm in size.
23.5. Swimming pools constructed at least 1.2 m above grade are required only to have the
ladder or other pool access point enclosed by a fence, or, to remove the ladder or access
point when the pool is not in use.
23.6. Gates in fences that provide access to pool areas must be equipped with self-closing and
latching hardware. Self latching hardware must be located on the pool side of the gate and
installed at least 900mm above adjacent grade.
23.7. In accordance with Part 2, Section 15 of this Bylaw, professional design and field review
may be required, subject to the complexity of the design and the condition of soils where
the pool is to be located.
23.8. Swimming pools intended for public use shall not be occupied until an Operating Permit
for the pool has been issued by the Local Health Authority.
23.9. Drainage from swimming pools must be contained and disposed of on the same property
as the pool is located and discharged to ground where practical to do so.
PART 6 - CITATION
This Bylaw may be cited as "Osoyoos Building Bylaw No. 1251, 2009".
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PART 7 - SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE "A"
FEES AND CHARGES
The schedule of fees to be charged for the issuance of permits under this Bylaw is as follows:
Buildings and Structures:
Construction Value
Application Fee
(At time of application;
Non-refundable)
Administration Fee
(At time of issuance)
Less than $20,000
$150.00
$100.00
$20,000 to $100,000
$150.00
$200.00
$100,000 to $1,000,000
$150.00
$500.00
$1,000,000 to $2,000,000
$300.00
$1000.00
$2,000,000 and greater
$300.00
$2000.00
Where a registered professional has provided letters of assurance as required by the B.C. Building
Code and this bylaw, building permit fees will be reduced by 5%.
Plan Review Fee:
In addition to the required building permit fees, applications for complex buildings shall include a
plan review deposit of $2000.00. Upon issuance of a building permit, this deposit will be deducted
from the total amount payable. If an application does not result in the issuance of a building permit,
the deposit will be forfeit.
Plumbing Permits:
The permit fee for each plumbing fixture, including each fixture trap, hot water tank, roof drain, floor
drain, catch basin, sump, manhole, oil interceptor, and grease interceptor shall be $9.00 per fixture,
when the plumbing permit is issued in conjunction with a building permit, and $9.00 per fixture plus
an administration fee of $50.00 when a plumbing permit is issued separately.
Fire Suppression Systems:
o
$2.50 per sprinkler head for the first 50 heads
o
$1.00 per sprinkler head for systems with greater than 50 heads
o
$10.00 for each standpipe or hose connection
o
$10.00 for each fire department connection and hydrant
Swimming Pools:
Permit fees for the construction of a swimming pool:
o
$190.00 for private swimming pools in low density residential zones
o
$9.00 per thousand of the estimated construction value of the swimming pool, plus
administration fee of $50.00, for all public pools and pools constructed in medium or high
density residential zones
The fee for a Permit authorizing the construction, erection, alteration, addition or
repair of a building or structure will be $10.00 per $1000.00 of the estimated
construction value of the work, plus the following fees:
AMENDMENT
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Temporary Buildings:
Permit fee for a temporary building is $300.00, plus an annual renewal fee of $50.00 if applicable.
Building Move:
Permit fee for moving a building $90.00, plus the security deposit and proof of insurance policy as
required by Section 4.22.2 of this Bylaw.
Demolition:
Permit fee for demolition is $90.00 for each building to be demolished.
Wood Burning Appliance:
Permit fee for the installation of a solid fuel burning appliance is $100.00.
Reinspection Fee:
The fee for each inspection after the second inspection and rejection of the same work is $50.00.
Special Inspection Fee:
The fee for a special inspection, at the request of a building owner is $60.00 during normal hours of
work and $90.00 for an inspection outside of normal hours of work.
Permit Transfer Fee:
The fee for transfer of a building permit or building permit application from one owner or agent to
another is 10% of the original permit fee, or $90.00, whichever is greater.
Permit Extension Fee:
The fee for extension of a building permit shall be $90.00 or 10% of the original permit fee, whichever
is greater.
Security Deposits:
Single family dwelling:
$750.00
Two family dwelling:
$750.00
Multi family dwelling:
.75% of the estimated construction value to a maximum of $50,000.00
Commercial:
.75% of the estimated construction value to a maximum of $50,000.00
Industrial, Institutional:
.75% of the estimated construction value to a maximum of $50,000.00
Demolition (per building):
$750.00 - one or two family dwelling
$2,000.00 - all other buildings
Building move:
$10,000.00
Swimming Pool
$750.00
A security deposit is not required when a permit is issued for construction with a value of $10,000.00
or less.
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SCHEDULE "B"
REMOVED FROM BYLAW
AMENDMENT BYLAW
1251.02,2023
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SCHEDULE "C"
NOTICE TO OWNER AND OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Town of Osoyoos Building Bylaw is enacted and retained for the purpose of regulating construction
within the Town in the general public interest. The activities undertaken by or on behalf of the Town
pursuant to this bylaw are for the sole purpose of providing a limited and interim spot checking function
for the reasons of public health and safety.
1.
I acknowledge that being granted the attached building permit I am responsible for compliance
with the current edition of the B.C. Building Code, the Town of Osoyoos Building Bylaw and any
other applicable enactment or standard relating to the work in respect of which the permit is
issued, whether or not said work is undertaken by me or by those whom I may retain or employ
to provide design and construction services.
2.
I acknowledge that neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the acceptance nor review
of plans, specifications or drawings, documents, nor inspections made by or on behalf of the
Town constitute a representation, warranty or assurance that the current edition of the B.C.
Building Code, the Town of Osoyoos Building Bylaw, or any other applicable enactment code or
standard has been complied with.
3.
Where the Town requires that Letters of Assurance be provided by a Registered Professional
pursuant to the Town of Osoyoos Building Bylaw, the B.C. Building Code and Section 290 of the
Local Government Act, I have confirmed that I have been advised in writing by the Town that it
has relied on the Letters of Assurance prepared by the Registered Professionals associated with
this permit in reviewing the plans, drawings, specifications and supporting documents submitted
with the application for this building permit.
4.
I confirm that I have relied only on the said Registered Professional for the adequacy of plans,
drawings, specifications and supporting documents submitted with this application.
5.
I understand that I should seek independent legal advice in respect of the responsibilities I am
assuming upon the granting of a building permit by the Town pursuant to this application and in
respect to the execution of this acknowledgement.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
DATE
PRINT NAME
OWNER:
AGENT:
BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS
BYLAW #
AMENDMENT
DATE
1251
Adoption of Byalw 1251, 2009.
Oct. 19, 2009
1251.01
Amend Sections 10.5, 11.3, 13.4 and renumber accordingly.
Jan. 17, 2011
1251.02
Amend Schedule "A" by replacing the text under Buildings and
Structures with updated information. Amending Part 1 Section 3 by
updating the definition. Removing Part 7 Schedule "B" in its entirety
Aug 15 2023
1251.03
Add a new section 1.4 under section 1 TITLE AND PURPOSE
Strike section 13.4 in its entirety and replace
Add Swimming Pool to Appendix A Security Deposits
May 27, 2025