Building Regulation Bylaw No. 916, 2008 (Consolidated with amendments 1065-2025, 1081-2025)
Pouce Coupe, British Columbia
· No. 916
· adopted 2008-05-20
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
BYLAW NO. 916, 2008
A bylaw to regulate building construction and plumbing systems.
THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
and is a consolidation of "Building Regulation Bylaw No. 916, 2008" with the following
amending bylaws:
Building Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1065, 2025
Building Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1081, 2025
Individual copies of any of the above bylaws are available from the Pouce Coupe Village
Office. For legal purposes, copies of the original bylaws should be obtained.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
BYLAW NO. 916, 2008
(Replacing Village of Pouce Coupe Bylaw No. 845, 2003)
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A Building and Plumbing Bylaw for the Corporation of the Village of Pouce Coupe
WHEREAS the Division 8 of the Community Charter authorizes the Municipality, for the health,
safety and protection of persons and property to regulate the construction, alteration, repair or
demolition of buildings and structures by bylaw;
AND WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has adopted a building code to govern
standards in respect of the construction, alteration, repair and demolition of buildings in
municipalities and regional districts in the Province;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to provide for the administration of the building code;
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Village of Pouce Coupe, in
open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. PURPOSE OF BYLAW
1.1
This bylaw, shall, notwithstanding any other provision herein, be interpreted in
accordance with this subsection.
1.2
This bylaw is enacted and retained for the purpose of regulating construction within the
Village in the general public interest. The activities undertaken by or on behalf of the Village
pursuant to this bylaw are for the sole purpose of providing a limited and interim spot checking
function for reasons of public health and safety. It is not contemplated nor intended, nor does
the purpose of this bylaw extend
1.2.1 to the protection of owners, owner/builders or builders from economic loss;
1.2.2 to the assumption by the Village of any responsibility for ensuring the compliance
by any Owner, his representatives or any employees, contractors 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 codes or standards;
1.2.3 to providing to any person a warranty of design or workmanship with respect to
any building or structure for which a building permit is issued under this bylaw;
1.2.4 to providing a warranty or assurance that construction undertaken pursuant to
building permits issued by the Village is free from latent, or any defects.
2. PERMIT CONDITIONS
2.1
A permit is required whenever work regulated by this bylaw is to be undertaken.
2.2
Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw nor the acceptance and/or review of
plans, drawings or specifications and/or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by or
on behalf of the Village shall in any way relieve the Owner and/or his Agents from full and sole
responsibility to perform the work in strict accordance with this bylaw, the current edition of the
British Columbia Building Code and all other codes, standards and applicable enactments.
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2.3
It shall be the full and sole responsibility of the Owner (and where the owner is acting
through an agent, the Agent) to carry out the work in respect of which the permit was issued in
compliance with the current edition of the British Columbia Building Code and this bylaw and all
other applicable codes and standards and enactments.
2.4
Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw nor the acceptance and/or review of
plans, drawings or specifications and/or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by or
on behalf of the Village constitute in any way a representation, warranty, assurance, or
statement that the current edition of the British Columbia Building Code, this bylaw or any other
applicable codes, standards or enactments have been complied with.
2.5
No person shall rely upon any permit as establishing compliance with the bylaw or
assume or conclude that the bylaw has been administered or enforced according to its terms.
The person to whom the building permit is issued and his or her agents are responsible for
making such determinations.
3. THE APPLICATION
3.1
To obtain a permit the owner shall file an application in writing with the building inspector
in the prescribed form (as set out herein as Schedule A).
3.2
Every application for a permit shall include the following acknowledgements by the
permit applicant:
(1)
I acknowledge that if I am granted a building permit pursuant to this application that I am
responsible for compliance with the current edition of the British Columbia Building
Code, this bylaw and any other applicable enactment, code, regulation or standard
relating to the work in respect of which the permit is issued, whether or not the said work
is undertaken by me or by those whom I may retain or employ to provide design and/or
construction services.
(2)
I acknowledge that neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the acceptance nor
review of plans, specifications, drawings or supporting documents, nor inspections made
by or on behalf of the Village constitute a representation, warranty, assurance or
statement that the current edition of the British Columbia Building Code, the Building
Bylaws of the Village of Pouce Coupe or any other applicable enactment, code,
regulation or standard has been complied with.
(3)
Where the Village requires that Letters of Assurance be provided by a Registered
Professional pursuant to Section 11 of the Village of Pouce Coupe Building Bylaw and
Section 55 of the Community Charter, I confirm that I have been advised in writing by
the Village that it relied exclusively on the Letter of Assurance of Professional Design
and Commitment for Field Review prepared by
in reviewing
the plans, drawings, specifications and supporting documents submitted with this
application for a 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 Village pursuant to this
application and in respect of the execution of this acknowledgement.
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3.3
In this bylaw:
Agent means a person authorized in writing by an Owner to represent the Owner for the
purposes of this Bylaw.
Building means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or
occupancy, and includes plumbing.
Building Code means the British Columbia Code established pursuant to the Building
Regulations of British Columbia, B.C. Regulations 351/92, as amended or re-enacted from time
to time, and includes the British Columbia Plumbing Code.
Building Inspector means the person or persons authorized by the Council of the Corporation
of the Village of Pouce Coupe to administer this Bylaw.
Occupancy means the use or intended use of a building or part thereof for the shelter or
support of persons, animals or property.
Occupancy Permit means a permit issued in accordance with s.14.2 of this Bylaw.
Owner means the owner of land and includes a leasee with authority to build on land.
Parcel means any lot, block or other area in which land is held or into which it is subdivided, but
does not include a highway.
Professional Designer means a person who is registered in the Province of British Columbia
as a member in good standing of the Architectural Institute or the Association of Professional
Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia.
Professional Field Review means the inspection of work at a construction site by or under the
supervision of a professional designer in order to ascertain that the work conforms to the approved
plans for the building, and includes certification of conformance by the professional designer.
Professional Plan Certification means certification by a professional designer that the plans
submitted with an application for a building permit comply with the Building Code and other
applicable enactments respecting safety.
Retaining Wall means a wall constructed of concrete, steel, treated wood, stone, masonry, or a
combination thereof, designed to support, confine, retain, or keep in place earth material.
Site means a parcel or parcels upon which structures are constructed or placed or intended to
be constructed or placed.
Structure includes buildings, paving, signs, tanks, swimming pools, docks, wharves, canopies,
and awnings.
Swimming Pool means structure or excavation used or intended to be used for swimming,
bathing, or wading, which is greater than 45.75 cm in depth and has a surface area greater than
9.3m2 (100 sq. Ft.).
Village means the Corporation of the Village of Pouce Coupe.
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4.
SCOPE AND EXEMPTIONS
4.1
This Bylaw applies to all of the area within the Village.
4.2
This Bylaw does not apply to:
4.2.1 the buildings and structures listed in s.1.2.2 (1) of the Building Code except as
expressly provided herein;
4.2.2 retaining walls.
5.
PROHIBITIONS
5.1
Subject to s.2.1 to 2.3, no person shall commence or continue construction, alteration or
repair of a building or structure, including excavation or other work related to construction,
unless a permit has been issued for the work by the Building Inspector under Part 7.
5.2
No person shall commence or continue the installation or repair or alteration of
plumbing, sewers, drains, tanks, swimming pools, pumps and similar works unless a permit has
been issued for the work by the Building Inspector under Part 7.
5.3
No person shall move or demolish a building or structure unless a permit has been
issued for the moving or demolition by the Building Inspector under Part 7.
5.4
No person shall occupy, use, construct, alter, or repair a building or structure contrary to
the terms of a permit issued or a notice given by a Building Inspector.
5.5
No person shall, unless authorized by the Building Inspector, reverse, alter, deface,
cover, remove, or in any way tamper with a notice, permit, or certificate posted upon or affixed
to a building or structure pursuant to this Bylaw.
5.6
No person shall do work that is at variance with the approved descriptions, plans and
specifications of a building, structure, work, or thing for which a permit has been issued, unless
that variance has been approved in writing by the Building Inspector.
5.7
No person shall obstruct the entry of the Building Inspector on property in the
administration of this bylaw.
5.8
No person shall commence or continue construction, alteration, or repair of a building or
structure, including excavation or other work related to construction, where the work is at
variance with:
5.8.1 Village bylaw;
5.8.2 a decision of the Board of Variance.
5.9
No person shall install an outdoor wood burning or coal burning furnace or boiler on any
property within the corporate limits of the Village of Pouce Coupe.
6.
BUILDING INSPECTOR
6.1
The Building Inspector may:
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6.1.1 keep records of applications received, permits and orders issued, and
inspections and tests made, and retain copies of the all papers and shall retain
documents kept in connection with the administration of this bylaw for a minimum of six
years;
6.1.2 establish or require the Owner to establish whether the methods or types of
construction and types of materials used in the construction of buildings or structures
conform with the requirements of the Building Code.
6.2
The requirements of s.6.1.1 are internal administrative duties only and create no
obligations other than to the Council of the Village.
6.3
The Building Inspector:
6.3.1 may enter any land, building, or premises between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m. for the purpose of ascertaining that the regulations of this bylaw are being
observed;
6.3.2 where any residence is occupied, shall obtain the consent of the occupant or
provide written notice 24 hours in advance of entry; and
6.3.3 shall carry proper credentials confirming his or her status as a Building Inspector.
6.4
The Building Inspector may order the correction of any work which is being done or has
been done in contravention of this bylaw.
7.
APPLICATIONS
7.1
Subject to s.4.2, every person shall apply for and obtain a permit before excavating for,
construction, repairing, altering, moving, or demolishing a building or structure, and before
installing, repairing, or altering any plumbing, sewers, drains, tanks, pumps or similar works.
7.2
An application for a building permit shall:
7.2.1 be made in the forms attached as Schedule A to this bylaw;
7.2.2 be signed by the Owner or Agent;
7.2.3 state the intended use or uses of the building or structure;
7.2.4 include two copies of the specifications and two sets of drawings to scale
including:
7.2.4.1 a site plan showing the following information:
7.2.4.1.1 the dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered plan of subdivision;
7.2.4.1.2 the legal description and civic address of the parcel if it has been designated;
7.2.4.1.3 the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements and
setback requirements;
7.2.4.1.4 the location and dimensions of all existing buildings or structures on the
parcel;
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7.2.4.1.5 for residential buildings containing 3 or more dwelling units, commercial and
industrial buildings, the location of all services in the roadway fronting the parcel,
including pavement surface, ditch line, water connection, sanitary sewer connection
and the electrical and telephone connection;
7.2.4.1.6 existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at or adjacent to
the site;
7.2.4.1.7 the location and dimensions of the proposed construction on the site showing
the nearest measurement to each parcel boundary;
7.2.4.1.8 the location and grade of driveway access including the geodetic elevation of
the existing edge of road at the centre line of the proposed driveway access, and all
necessary routes for firefighting;
7.2.4.1.9 a directional arrow indicating north;
7.2.4.2 floor plans, showing the dimensions and use of all rooms and other areas,
the location, size, and swing of doors, and location and size of windows;
7.2.4.3 cross sections of the building taken at sufficient locations to adequately
illustrate all structural details and finishes, including a roof plan and roof height
calculation;
7.2.4.4 specifications detailing all materials to be used including roof and wall
sheathing, roofing materials, siding materials, insulation and vapour barrier details,
sub flooring, interior finish materials, and species and grade of lumber framing
materials;
7.2.4.5 copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or safety,
including without limiting the generality of the foregoing sewage disposal permits and
highway access permits;
7.2.4.6 such other information as is necessary to illustrate all essential features of
the design of the building and to establish compliance with this bylaw, the Building
Code and other bylaws of the Village; and
7.2.5 except in the case of single family and duplex dwellings and buildings accessory to
them, state the value of the proposed work.
7.3
An application for a permit for plumbing work shall be accompanied by a plan drawn to
scale that shows the proposed work and the location and size of every building drain and of
every trap or inspection piece on a building drain, and a sectional drawing showing the size and
location of every soil or waste pipe, trap and vent pipe.
7.4
No permit is required for the clearing of stoppages, or the repairing of leaks in pipes,
valves or fixtures, when such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or re-
arrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures.
7.5
An application for a permit for moving or demolition of a building shall be made in writing
to the Building Inspector and shall be signed by the Owner or Agent. An applicant for such
permit shall pay the estimated costs of capping off municipal water and sewer services prior to
the issuance of the permit.
7.6
All plans submitted with permit applications shall bear the name and address of the
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designer of the building, structure, or plumbing.
7.7
Demolition Permit Referrals
Upon issuance of a demolition permit, the Village of Pouce Coupe shall notify the Peace River
Regional District.
8.
FEES AND CHARGES
8.1
A permit fee calculated in accordance with Schedule "C" of the Village of Pouce Coupe
Consolidated Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025, to this bylaw shall be paid in
full prior to the issuance of any permit under this bylaw.
8.2
When professional plan certification is required, the permit fees shall be reduced in
accordance with Schedule "C" of the Village of Pouce Coupe Consolidated Municipal Fees and
Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025.
8.3
In addition to applicable fees and charges required under other bylaws, a permit fee,
calculated in accordance with Schedule "C" of the Village of Pouce Coupe Consolidated
Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025, shall be paid in full prior to issuance of any
permit under this bylaw.
8.4
An application made for a building permit shall be accompanied by the appropriate plan-
processing fee as set out in Schedule "C" of the Village of Pouce Coupe Consolidated Municipal
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025.
8.4.1 The plan processing fee is non-refundable and shall be credited against the building
permit fee when the permit is issued.
8.4.1.1 An application shall be cancelled and the plan-processing fee forfeited if the
building permit has not been issued and the permit fee paid within 180 days of
the date of written notification to the owner that the permit is ready to be
issued.
8.4.2 When an application is cancelled, the plans and related documents submitted with the
application may be destroyed.
8.5
The owner may obtain a refund of the permit fees set out in Schedule "C" of the Village
of Pouce Coupe Consolidated Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025, when a
permit is surrendered and cancelled before any construction begins, provided;
8.5.1 The refund shall not include the plan processing fee paid pursuant to Section 8.4 of
this bylaw.
8.5.2 No refund shall be made where construction has begun or an inspection has been
made.
8.6
Where, due to non-compliance with this bylaw, more than two inspections are necessary
when one inspection is normally required, for each inspection after the second inspection, a re-
inspection charge as set out in Schedule "C" of the Village of Pouce Coupe Consolidated
Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025, shall be paid prior to additional inspections
being performed.
8.7
For a required permit inspection requested to be done after the hours during which the
office of the Village of Pouce Coupe are normally open, an inspection charge shall be payable
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based on the time actually spent in making such inspection, including travel time, as set out in
Schedule "C" of the Village of Pouce Coupe Consolidated Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw
No. 1062, 2025 to this bylaw.
8.8
An inspection charge, as set out in Schedule "C" of the Village of Pouce Coupe
Consolidated Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025, shall be payable in advance
for a voluntary inspection to establish compliance of or to obtain a report on the status of an
existing building or structure for which a permit is sought under this bylaw.
9.
PERMITS
9.1
When:
9.1.1 a completed application including all required supporting documentation has been
submitted;
9.1.2 the proposed work set out in the application conforms with the Building Code, this
bylaw, and all other applicable bylaws and statutes;
9.1.3 the applicant has paid the fee prescribed in Schedule "C" of the Village of Pouce
Coupe Consolidated Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025;
9.1.4 the applicant has paid all charges and met all requirements imposed by any other
statute or bylaw that may be applicable;
The Building Inspector shall issue the permit for which the application is made, in the form of the
appropriate Schedules as applicable to this bylaw, by entering the permit number and date and
signing the permit application.
9.2
Every permit is issued upon the condition that the permit shall expire and the rights of
the Owner under the permit shall terminate if:
9.2.1 the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 6 months from the date
of issuance of the permit; or
9.2.2 the work authorized by the permit is not completed within 24 months of the date of
issuance of the permit;
9.2.3 the work authorized by the permit is discontinued or suspended for a period of
more than one year from the date of the last inspection by the Building Inspector.
9.3
The Building Inspector may issue a permit for the construction of a portion of a building
before the plans and specifications for the entire building have been approved, provided
adequate information has been provided to the Building Inspector to ensure the portion
authorized to be constructed complies with this bylaw and the permit fee applicable to that
portion of the building has been paid. The issuance of the permit notwithstanding, the
requirements of this bylaw apply to the remainder of the building, as if the permit had not been
issued.
9.4
The Building Inspector may revoke a permit where in his opinion, materials, devices,
construction methods, structural assemblies or foundation conditions contravene the Building
Code or the provisions of this bylaw or both, or where all permits required under this bylaw have
not been obtained. Notice of revocation of a permit shall be given to the Owner in writing.
9.5
In the event that a building permit is issued but the project does not proceed to
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construction, the Village shall upon application by the Owner refund that portion of the building
permit fee that is specified in Schedule "C" of the Village of Pouce Coupe Consolidated
Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025 as the refundable portion.
10.
NO DUTY OF CARE
10.1
This bylaw does not create any duty of care whatsoever on the Village, the Council or its
members, the Building Inspector, or any employees or agents of the Village in respect of:
a)
the issuance of a permit under this bylaw;
b)
the review and approval of drawings, plans and specifications submitted with the
application for a permit;
c)
inspections made by the Building Inspector or failure to make such inspections; or
d)
the enforcement or failure to enforce the Building Code or the provisions of this bylaw.
10.2
Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the review and approval of the
drawings, plans and specifications, or inspections made by the Building Inspector, shall
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.
11.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND FIELD REVIEW
11.1
Where the Building Inspector considers that the site conditions or the size or complexity
of the development or aspects of the development warrant, or where an application is made to
construct a building to be used for an occupancy described in Subsection 2.1.2 of the Building
Code, or subsection 2.1.3 of the Building Code, where the structural requirements are not
already specified in s.9.4 of the Building Code, the Building Inspector may require Professional
Plan Certification and Professional Field Review.
11.2
When the Building Inspector requires Professional Plan Certification and Professional
Field Review, the owner shall prior to the issuance of a building permit, submit letters of
assurance to the building inspector in the form of:
11.2.1 Schedule A to Division C-Part 2 of the Building Code, confirming that the owner
has retained the necessary professional designers for all the applicable disciplines for
Professional Plan Certification and Professional Field Review; and
11.2.2 Schedules B1 and B2 to Division C-Part 2 of the Building Code, incorporating the
assurances of the professional designers that the plans, specifications drawings and
related documents submitted with the application for a building permit comply
substantially with the Building code and other applicable safety enactments and
confirming their commitment to undertake professional field review.
11.3
Prior to occupancy of a building that is subject of Professional Field Review, the owner
shall submit letters of assurance in the form of Schedule C to Part 2 of the Building Code,
incorporating the assurances of the professional designers that:
11.3.1 the Professional Field Review has been completed for all applicable disciplines;
and
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11.3.2 the construction of the project substantially complies with the plans,
specifications, and related documents for which the building permit was issued.
12.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER
12.1
The Village assumes no responsibility and it shall be the full responsibility of the owner
or his agent to carry out the construction or have the construction carried out in accordance with
the requirements of the Building Code, this bylaw and all other bylaws of the Village and neither
the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the review and approval of drawings, plans and
specifications, nor inspections made by the Building Inspector, shall relieve the owner or his
agent from this responsibility.
12.2
Every Owner to whom a permit is issued shall be responsible for the cost of repair of any
damage to the Village property or works that occurs in the course of the work authorized by the
permit.
12.3
Every Owner or Agent to whom a permit is issued shall, during construction:
12.3.1 post and maintain the permit in a conspicuous place on the property in respect of
which the permit is issued;
12.3.2 keep a copy of the approved drawings and specifications on the property.
12.4
The owner shall not continue building construction beyond the foundation stage until:
12.4.1 the owner has provided a current Certificate of Location by a registered British
Columbia land surveyor to certify that the building and/or structure under construction is
located on the property in compliance with Village regulations; and
12.4.2 the building official may accept a letter of certification from the land surveyor in
lieu of a Certificate of Location, or may waive the requirement entirely if satisfied that no
certification is necessary.
13.
INSPECTIONS
13.1
Every Owner shall give at least 24 hours notice to the Building Inspector prior to the start
of work on the building site.
13.2
Every Owner shall give at least 24 hours notice to the Building Inspector requesting an
inspection and shall obtain an inspection and receive approval of the work:
13.2.1 after the forms for footings and foundations are complete and if applicable
reinforcing steel has been placed but prior to the placing of concrete (the owner must
submit Certificate of Location prior to concrete placement);
13.2.2 after removal of formwork from a concrete foundation and installation of perimeter
drainage systems and damp-proofing but prior to the backfilling against the foundation;
13.2.3 after underground piping or plumbing has been installed and testing completed,
including a water service, building drain, sanitary sewer or storm sewer, and below slab
piping, but prior to covering;
13.2.4 when framing and sheathing of the building are complete, include fire-stopping,
bracing, chimney, duct work, plumbing, gas venting, and wiring, but before any insulation
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or other interior or exterior finish is applied which would conceal such work;
13.2.5 after all piping and venting is secured, waste line is connected and testing is
completed, but before any finish is applied which would conceal such work;
13.2.6 after the completion of the foundation for a masonry chimney but before masonry
work has begun, during construction through combustible framing, and before the drip
cap is installed;
13.2.7 after the smoke chamber of a fireplace has been constructed but before the drip
cap is installed;
13.2.8 after the placing of insulation and vapour barrier but before any interior finish is
installed;
13.2.9 after installation of plumbing fixtures and the building or portion thereof is
complete and ready for occupancy, but before any occupancy of the building.
14.
OCCUPANCY INSPECTIONS AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS
14.1
An occupancy inspection is required prior to occupancy of:
14.1.1 every new building
14.1.2 every existing building which has been altered, added to or partially destroyed or
reconstructed; and
14.1.3 every building before any change in the class of occupancy under the Building
Code of all or part of the building.
14.2
No person shall occupy a building which requires occupancy inspection until an
occupancy inspection has been completed and an occupancy permit in the form of Schedule C
to this bylaw has been issued by the Building Inspector.
14.3
Every applicant for an occupancy inspection required pursuant to s.14.1 of this bylaw
shall provide the following information prior to occupancy inspection:
14.3.1 classification of the proposed occupancy under s.3.1.2 of the building code;
14.3.2 number of stories in the building;
14.3.3 gross floor area of each storey, and allowable live loads for each floor area;
14.3.4 use category and off-street parking and loading requirements under Part 4 of the
Village of Pouce Coupe Zoning Bylaw No. 653, 1993, or same bylaw as amended; and
14.3.5 such other information as may be required to ascertain compliance with this
bylaw.
14.4
An occupancy permit shall not be taken to imply or certify that the building or structure
complies in all respects with the Building Code.
15.
SEWER CONNECTIONS
15.1
In all cases where it is proposed to conduct the waste from plumbing fixtures, trade
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waste or surface or roof water to a public sewer the Owner shall ensure that such public sewer
is at a sufficient depth and of a capacity to receive such discharge, and shall arrange the
plumbing to suit the location of the connection provided for the lot.
16.
MOVING BUILDINGS
16.1
No person shall move or cause any building to be moved into the Village or from one
location to another in the Village without:
16.1.1 obtaining a Building Moving Permit, in the form set out in Schedule F attached
hereto and forming part of this bylaw;
16.1.2 obtaining a Building Permit for the site to which the building is to be moved;
16.1.3 providing the Building Inspector with copies of all required approvals for the
transport of the building obtained from regulatory agencies having jurisdiction, including
the Ministry of Transportation and Highways and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
and
16.1.4 providing a Building Moving Permit fee as set out in Schedule "C" of the Village of
Pouce Coupe Consolidated Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025.
16.2 Every application for a Building Moving Permit shall identify the site of the building to be
moved and the site to which the building is to be moved.
16.3
No building shall be moved to a site within the Village unless the building will comply
with the health and safety requirement of the Building Code upon completion of relocation.
16.4
Every application for a Building Moving Permit shall be accompanied by an irrevocable
letter of credit established in favour of the Village for a sum of $2,000.00, which letter of credit
will expire not less than six months from the date of application for the Building Moving Permit
and which letter of credit is to secure the obligations of the applicant, such obligations to
include:
Moving
(a) Property from which the building is being removed:
- environmental clean up if required;
- remove all debris including foundation material;
- lot to be left in condition for reconstruction
(b) Property onto which the building is to be placed:
- proper drainage;
- landscaped or grassed.
17.
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
17.1
Where a building permit has been issued for a building, occupancy may be permitted
prior to completion provided the building or part thereof complies with the health and safety
requirements of this bylaw or any other stature or regulation made pursuant thereto.
17.2
An owner wishing to continue to occupy an existing dwelling while constructing another
dwelling on the same parcel shall enter into an agreement with the Village undertaking to:
a) remove the existing dwelling upon completion of the new dwelling; or
b) convert the existing dwelling to a non-residential use to the satisfaction of the
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Building Inspector upon completion of the new dwelling, and shall deposit security in the
form of a certified cheque or letter of credit in a form satisfactory to the Village, in the
amount of $2,000.00 to guarantee the completion of the work specified in the
agreement.
18.
SWIMMING POOLS
18.1
Every application for a building permit for a swimming pool shall be accompanied with a
plan showing the location, depth and dimensions of the proposed pool and all water supplying
piping, waste piping and appurtenances, and all structural detail.
18.2
Pool waste water shall be disposed of as approved by the Municipal Engineer. The type
of disposal proposed shall be approved by the Building Inspector prior to the commencement of
any work.
18.3
Every swimming pool shall be enclosed within a fence at least 1.83m (6 feet) from the
pool and having a minimum height of 1.83m (6 feet) and no openings greater than 100mm (4
inches) at their greatest dimension.
18.4 Access through required fences shall be by means of self-closing gates so designed as
to cause the gates to become secured with self-latching devices located on the swimming pool
side of the fence and at a height of at least 1.0 meters (3.3 feet) above grade or, on the outside
of the fence at 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) above grade.
18.5
Notwithstanding s.18.3, a pool the rim of which is 1.07 meters (3.5 feet) or more above
the grade of surrounding ground need only be protected by a fence enclosing the ladder or
other access points to the pool and conforming to the requirements of s.18.3.
18.6
Every fence enclosing a swimming pool shall be maintained by the Owner or occupier in
good order. All sagging gates, loose parts, worn latches and locks and broken or binding
members shall be promptly replaced or repaired.
18.7
The design and installation of any drains, vents, pipes, valves or any other plumbing
fixtures shall comply with the provisions of the British Columbia Plumbing Code.
19.
CLIMATIC DATA
19.1
Climatic data for the design of buildings in the Village shall be as per the supplement to
the National Building Code.
20.
CANOPIES AND AWNINGS
20.1
Any canopy or awning projecting over public property shall:
20.1.1 be supported entirely from the structure to which it is attached;
20.1.2 be capable of bearing a live load of not less than one point nine kilonewtons per
square meter (1.9kN/m2);
20.1.3 consist of non-combustible or protected combustible material;
20.1.4 not project over a lane or roadway where a sidewalk or curb does not exist;
20.1.5 be no less than 2.5 meters (8 feet) above the sidewalk;
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20.1.6 project no more than 1.8 meters (6 feet) over public property or to within 0.3
meters (1 foot) of any curb, whichever is less;
20.1.7 not interfere with standpipes, fire escapes, traffic lights, traffic signs, traffic,
utilities or Village works;
20.1.8 in the case of awnings, be constructed on a metal frame supported entirely from
the structure to which it is attached.
20.2
No person shall cause or permit all or part of an awning structure, canopy structure or
sign structure attached to lands or to improvements to land that the person who owns or
occupies to project on, or under all or part of:
20.2.1 a highway other than a highway designated as arterial under the Highway Act
unless the person first enters into an agreement with the Village in the form attached as
Schedule D and pays the applicable fee set out in Schedule "C" of the Village of Pouce
Coupe Consolidated Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025; or
20.2.2 a highway designated as arterial under the Highway Act unless the person first
obtains a permit in writing from the Minister of Transportation and Highways under s.35
of the Highway Act.
21.
EQUIVALENTS
21.1
The provisions of this bylaw are not intended to limit the appropriate use of materials,
equipment, methods of design or construction procedures not specifically authorized herein or
by the Building Code provided an equivalent is accepted in writing by the Building Inspector. An
owner proposing to provide an equivalent material, appliance, system equipment or method of
design or construction not specifically authorized by this bylaw or by the Building Code shall
submit to the Building Inspector sufficient evidence to satisfy the Building Inspector that the
proposed equivalent will provide the level of performance required by this Bylaw or by the
Building Code.
22.
BUILDING NUMBERING
22.1
The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to number, renumber or alter the
numbering of any building as he or she deems expedient, according to a grid system of building
numbering approved by resolution of Council, and no more than one number shall be
designated for any principal building.
22.2
Where a building permit is issued, the Chief Administrative Officer shall designate the
number or series of numbers requisite for the building or buildings authorized by the permit.
22.3
The owner or occupant of any building for which a number has been designated shall
display the number at or near the front door of the premises. The numbers shall be of a
contrasting colour with the background and shall be a minimum of 50mm high with stroke of no
less than 6mm.
22.4
Where the Chief Administrative Officer renumbers or alters the number of any building,
the owner or occupant of the building shall, within 30 days after the receipt of a notice in writing
from the Chief Administrative Officer indicating the change in numbering, remove any existing
building number and display the new number in the manner required under s.22.3.
23.
PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
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23.1
Every person who violates 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.
23.2
The Building Inspector may order the cessation of any work that is proceeding in
contravention of the Building Code, a building permit issued pursuant to this bylaw, or any bylaw
of the Village by posting a Stop Work Order in the form of Schedule E to this bylaw on the
property on which such work is undertaken.
23.3
Every owner of real property on which a Stop Work Order has been posted, and every
other person, shall cease all construction work immediately and shall not do any work other than
the work referred to in s.23.4 and s.23.5 until all provisions of the Building Code, the building
permit and this bylaw have been fully complied with and the Stop Work Order has been
removed by the Building Inspector.
23.4
The Owner shall within 48 hours of the posting of a Stop Work Order under s.23.2
secure the construction and the lands and premises surrounding the construction in compliance
with the safety requirements of any statute, regulation or order of the Province or of a provincial
agency.
23.5
The Stop Work Order referred to in s.23.2 shall remain posted on the premises until the
work that is contrary to the Building Code, the building permit, or the bylaw has been remedied
to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector.
24.
SEVERABILITY
24.1
If any Part or lesser portion of this bylaw is held invalid by a court, the invalid portion
shall be severed from this bylaw.
25.
SCHEDULES
25.1
Schedules A, C, D, E, F, & G attached to this bylaw form a part of this bylaw.
26.
REPEAL
26.1
Village of Pouce Coupe Bylaw No. 845, 2003 as amended, is repealed and replaced by
this bylaw.
27.
TITLE
27.1
This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as The Village of Pouce Coupe Building
Regulation Bylaw No. 916, 2008.
READ A FIRST TIME this 5th day of May, 2008.
READ A SECOND TIME this 5th day of May, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME this 20th day of May, 2008.
ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 2008.
________________________________ ______________________________________
Mayor Barb E. Smith
Chief Administrative Officer, Peter Thomas
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Certified a true copy of the
"Village of Pouce Coupe Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 916, 2008"
At Adoption
___________________________________
Chief Administrative Officer, Peter Thomas
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 916, 2008
SCHEDULE "A"
PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT - Patron form
DATE:
PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER'S AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS:
TENANT'S NAME AND ADDRESS:
CONTRACTOR'S NAME:
CONTRACTOR'S ADDRESS:
HPO No.
Business License No.
Prov. Cert. No.
The undersigned hereby applies for a building permit to construct the building or structure described in
this application on property legally described as Lot
, Block
, Section,
Plan
, in a
Zone in the Village of Pouce Coupe.
This property is located at
TYPE OF BUILDING:
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE:
RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY:
NON-RESIDENTIAL:
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
APARTMENT
COMMERCIAL
DUPLEX
ROW HOUSE
INDUSTRIAL
MOBILE HOME
INSTITUTIONAL
SECONDARY SUITE
TYPE OF BUILDING:
NEW
ADDITION
FOUNDATION
TEMPORARY
SITE
SERVICING
ALTERATION
DEMOLITION
SWIMMING POOL
SITING
PERMIT
RETAINING
WALL
EARTHWORK
FIRE REPAIR
SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE
ACCESSORY
OTHER
I have attached the following plans:
1. Site plan incorporating all of the information required by Section 7.2.4 of the Building Bylaw;
2. Plot plan showing exact location of this and all other buildings on site as well as location of hydro
and gas services;
3. Foundation plan;
4. Floor plan;
5. All elevations including window sizes & exterior finish detail;
6. Detail roof.
No deviation from plans and specifications will be permitted without approval of the Building Inspection
Department. An occupancy permit MUST be secured before this building is occupied. I agree to give
adequate notice of construction progress to assure essential inspections of the work as per attached
sheet.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Code occupancy classification: Group
Division
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In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, the information in this form is being
collected for the purpose of reviewing a building permit application and determining compliance with
applicable statutes and bylaws. This information may be disclosed to third parties in accordance with the
Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Inquires regarding disclosures should be directed to: Chief
Administrative Officer, Village of Pouce Coupe, PO Box 190, Pouce Coupe, BC. V0C 2C0. Phone 250-
786-5794.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Estimated Value $
Permit Fee $
Accessory Building $
Payment Received $
TOTAL $
1. I acknowledge that if I am granted a building permit pursuant to this application that I am responsible
for compliance with the current edition of the British Columbia Building Code, this bylaw and any
other applicable enactment, code, regulation or standard relating to the work in respect of which the
permit is issued, whether or not the said work is undertaken by me or by those whom I may retain or
employ to provide design and/or construction services.
2. I acknowledge that neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the acceptance nor review of
plans, specifications, drawings or supporting documents, nor inspections made by or on behalf of the
Village constitute a representation, warranty, assurance or statement that the current edition of the
British Columbia Building Code, the Building Bylaws of the Village of Pouce Coupe or any other
applicable enactment, code, regulation or standard has been complied with.
3. Where the Village requires that Letters of Assurance be provided by a Registered Professional
pursuant to Section 11 of the Village of Pouce Coupe Building Bylaw and Section 55 of the
Community Charter I confirm that I have been advised in writing by the Village that it relied
exclusively on the Letter of Assurance of "Professional Design and Commitment for Field Review"
prepared by
in reviewing the plans, drawings, specifications
and supporting documents submitted with this application for a 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 Village pursuant to this application and in
respect of the execution of this acknowledgement.
I hereby agree to indemnify and keep harmless the Village of Pouce Coupe against all claims, liabilities,
judgments, costs and expenses which may, in any way, occur against the said Village in consequence of
and incidental to, the granting of this permit, if issued. I further agree to conform to all requirements of the
Building Bylaw and all other statutes and bylaws in force in the Village of Pouce Coupe.
DATE
SIGNATURE
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Health Approval
Y
N
Residential Plans: 2 sets + 3 site plans
Y
N
Certificate of Title
Y
N
Commercial Plans: 4 sets + 4 site plans
Y
N
Authorization Letter
Y
N
Landscape Plans & Estimate
Y
N
Covenants/Development
P
it
Y
N
Security for
M i t
/L
d
i
/Oth
Y
N
Letters of Assurance
Y
N
Truss & Floor Layout
Y
N
HPO Authorization Form
Y
N
Application Accepted by:
Y
N
Construction Value
$
FOLDER NO.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 916, 2008
SCHEDULE "A"
SECOND STAGE BUILDING PERMIT FORM - Completed By Inspector
DATE:
PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER'S AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS:
TENANT'S NAME AND ADDRESS:
CONTRACTOR'S NAME:
CONTRACTOR'S ADDRESS:
The undersigned hereby applies for a building permit to construct the building or structure described
in this application on property legally described as:
Lot
, Block
, Section, __________Plan
, in
Zone
in the Village of Pouce Coupe.
This property is located at
This building is intended for
occupancy.
I hereby agree to indemnify and keep harmless the Village of Pouce Coupe against all claims,
liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses of whatsoever kind which may in any way occur
against the said Village in consequence of, and incidental to, the granting of this permit, if
issued. I further agree to conform to all requirements of the Building Bylaw and all other
statutes and bylaws in force in the Village of Pouce Coupe.
Applicant's Signature
Building Official's Signature
This form when signed by the Applicant and the Building Office constitutes a Plumbing Permit.
In accordance with Section 12.3.1 of the Building Bylaw, the permit shall be posted in a
conspicuous place on property in respect of which the permit is issued. This permit is issued in
accordance with the provisions of the Building Bylaw of the Village of Pouce Coupe a copy of
which is attached hereto and in reliance on the representations made by
in his/her application for a building permit dated
.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Estimated Value $
Permit Fee $
TOTAL $
Building Inspections:
a) Every Owner shall give at least 24 hours notice to the Building Inspector requesting an
inspection and shall obtain an inspection and receive approval of the work.
b) After the forms for footings and foundations are complete and if applicable, reinforcing
steel has been placed but prior to the placing of concrete.
c) After removal of form work from a concrete foundation and installation of perimeter
drainage systems and damp-proofing but prior to the backfilling against the foundation.
d) When framing and sheathing of the building are complete, include fire-stopping, bracing,
chimney, duct work, plumbing, gas venting, and wiring, but before any insulation or other
interior or exterior finish is applied which would conceal such work.
e) After the placing of insulation and vapor barrier but before any interior finish is installed.
f) An occupancy inspection is required prior to occupancy.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 916, 2008
SCHEDULE "A"
APPLICATION FOR PLUMBING PERMIT - Patron form
DATE:
PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER'S AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS:
TENANT'S NAME AND ADDRESS:
CONTRACTOR'S NAME:
CONTRACTOR'S ADDRESS:
The undersigned hereby applies for a plumbing permit to install plumbing described in this
application on property legally described as Lot
, Block
,Plan _________, in
a
Zone in the Village of Pouce Coupe.
This property is located at
.
This building is intended for
occupancy.
Code occupancy classification: Group
Division
I have attached plans as required by Section 7.3 of the VOPC Building Bylaw 916, 2008.
No deviation from plans and specifications will be permitted without approval of the Building
Inspection Department. An occupancy permit MUST be secured before this building is
occupied. I agree to give adequate notice of construction progress to assure essential
inspections of the works as per attached schedule.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, the information in this form is
being collected for the purpose of reviewing a building permit application and determining
compliance with applicable statutes and bylaws. This information may be disclosed to third
parties in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Inquiries regarding
disclosures should be directed to: the Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Pouce Coupe, PO
Box 190, Pouce Coupe, BC V0C 2C0. Phone 250-786-5794.
Number of fixtures:
Permit Fee:
Payment Received:
I hereby agree to indemnify and keep harmless the Village of Pouce Coupe against all claims, liabilities,
judgments, costs and expenses of whatsoever kind which may in any way occur against the said Village
in consequence of, and incidental to, the granting of this permit, if issued. I further agree to conform to all
requirements of the Building Bylaw and all other statutes and bylaws in force in the Village of Pouce
Coupe.
Applicant's Signature
Building Official's Signature
This form when signed by the Applicant and the Building Office, constitutes a Plumbing Permit.
In accordance with Section 12.3.1 of the Building Bylaw, the permit shall be posted in a
conspicuous place on property in respect of which the permit is issued.
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This permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of the Building Bylaw of the
Village of Pouce Coupe a copy of which is attached hereto and in reliance on the
representations made by
in his or her application for a
plumbing permit dated
.
Requirements for Single Family Dwellings, Duplexes and Other Buildings Defined by Part
9 of the B.C. Building Code
1.
A Service Connection Permit is required to connect to Village Water Lines and
Sewer Lines.
2.
A Building Permit is required before beginning construction.
3.
A Plumbing Permit is required before beginning plumbing.
Building Inspections:
a)
Every Owner shall give at least 24 hours notice to the Building Inspector requesting an
inspection and shall obtain an inspection and receive approval of the work.
b)
After the forms for footings and foundations are complete and if applicable, reinforcing
steel has been placed but prior to the placing of concrete.
c)
After removal of form work from a concrete foundation and installation of perimeter
drainage systems and damp-proofing but prior to the backfilling against the foundation.
d)
When framing and sheathing of the building are complete, include fire-stopping, bracing,
chimney, duct work, plumbing, gas venting, and wiring, but before any insulation or other
interior or exterior finish is applied which would conceal such work.
e)
After the placing of insulation and vapour barrier but before any interior finish is installed.
f)
An occupancy inspection is required prior to occupancy.
Plumbing Inspections:
g)
After the groundwork is in place but prior to covering.
h)
After rough-in and venting are completed but prior to covering with any finishing material.
i)
After completion of plumbing and pressure testing but prior to occupancy.
I hereby certify that I have read and understand the above requirements:
Signature
Date
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 916, 2008
SCHEDULE "C"
OCCUPANCY PERMIT
Date:
Lot
Block
Plan
Building Address:
Owners Name:
Owners Address:
Contractors Name:
Contractors Address:
Building Permit No.
S.C. Permit No.
Plumbing Permit No.
Occupancy of the above building is approved for:
This permit confirms that inspections pursuant to the Village Building Regulation Bylaw
have been completed and no substantive violation of health and safety requirements has
been observed. This permit is not a warranty that the subject building complies with all
municipal and provincial regulations governing building construction nor that it is
without defect.
This permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of the Building Bylaw of the
Village of Pouce Coupe a copy of which is attached hereto and in reliance on the
representations made by
in his or her application for a building
permit dated
.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 916, 2008
SCHEDULE "D"
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT dated this
day of
BETWEEN:
(hereinafter called the Owner)
AND:
THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE, a municipal Body
corporate, having its municipal office at (PO Box 190) 5011 - 49th Avenue, Pouce
Coupe, British Columbia, V0C 2C0
(hereinafter called the Village)
WHEREAS, the Owner is the registered owner of the lands herein defined and has requested
the Village to grant to him permission to make the encroachment herein defined;
AND WHEREAS, the Village agrees to grant the Owners request subject to the provisions of
the municipal bylaws as amended from time to time and subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, this agreement witnesseth that in consideration of the premises and the
Covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereby
agree as follows:
1.
The Owner is the registered owner of those certain lands situated in Pouce Coupe,
British Columbia which are more particularly described as:
(hereinafter called the lands)
2.
The Village grants to the Owner permission to encroach upon that portion of a highway
in the Municipality which is shown outlined in bold for the purpose of constructing and
maintaining only that building, structure or improvement (the "Works") shown on Schedule A on
the drawing attached as Schedule A hereto (hereinafter called "the encroachment").
3.
In consideration of the right to construct and maintain the Works on the Encroachment
pursuant to this Agreement, the Owner shall pay to the Village the sum of One Dollar ($1.00)
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the Village.
4.
The Owner shall at all times and at his own expense keep and maintain the Works in
good and sufficient repair to the reasonable satisfaction of the Village in conformance with the
standards of maintenance in the Village from time to time, and no structural alterations shall be
made to the works except in accordance with the current building permit application and as
shown on Schedule A.
5.
No provisions of this Agreement and no act or omission or finding of negligence, whether
joint or several, as against the Village in favour of any third party, shall relieve the Owner from
liability to the Village, whether such liability arises under this Agreement or otherwise.
6.
If the Owner violates any provision of this Agreement or any provision of the Village's
bylaws relating to the Works, all rights accruing to the Owner under this Agreement shall, unless
the Village otherwise decides, cease upon 30 days written notice, if not remedied within that
period, but the Village shall retain the right to proceed with the enforcement of any security or
indemnity provided in satisfaction of any claim, loss or expense of any thing whatsoever arising
under this Agreement or from the permission to encroach granted herein.
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7.
The Owner:
a)
indemnifies, saves harmless, releases and forever discharges the Village from
and against any and all manner of actions, causes of action, claims, debts, suits, losses,
costs, demands and promises whatsoever, whether known or unknown, which the
Owner or any other person has or may at any time have by reason of:
i) The permission to encroach granted hereby; or
ii) The construction, maintenance, existence, use or removal of the Works
including, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, a claim for loss or
injury to persons or property due to the Owner's negligence or failure to comply
with the Village's bylaws relating to the Works or with any provision of this
Agreement; and
b)
agrees to maintain insurance on the Lands providing coverage for personal injury
and property damage arising out of the existence and use of the Encroachment and the
Works, in the amount of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence
and agrees that the Village shall at all times be named as co-insured in the policy of
insurance, and a copy of the current insurance policy shall be provided annually to the
Village by the insurer. The amount of insurance provided for herein shall be increased if
so required by the Village to a reasonable amount specified by the Village, on 120 days
written notice.
8.
The Village's officers, employees, agents and contractors shall have the right at any time
to enter upon the Lands and Encroachment for the purposes of reconstructing, maintaining,
repairing, inspecting, testing or removing any public works, utility or road existing at the date of
this Agreement in the vicinity of the Works. The Village shall in undertaking such activities use
reasonable efforts to cause its officers, employees, agents and contractors to minimize any
disruption or damage to the Works.
9.
All costs to repair or replace the Works which occur as a result of the Village's activities
pursuant to Section 8 shall be borne entirely by the Owner. In addition, the Owner shall
reimburse the Village for all necessary and reasonable costs incurred by the Village as part of
the Village's activities pursuant to Section 8 in excess of those costs that would have been
incurred if the Works did not exist.
10.
This Agreement shall not in any way restrict the right of the Village at any time to:
a) improve, widen, raise or lower the roadway or boulevard abutting or adjoining the
Lands; and
b) improve, enlarge, change, add to or delete from any underground utility in or in the
vicinity of the Works; notwithstanding that the effect of such activities may be to
eliminate or render the Works useless for the purposes of the owner and, in the event
that the Village carries out any such activities, the Owner hereby releases and forever
discharges the Village from all manner of claims of any nature whatsoever which may
arise by reason of such activities.
11.
The Village may at any time in its sole discretion withdraw the rights it has granted
herein to the Owner and in the event of such withdrawal, for any cause or reason whatsoever,
the Owner shall, at its own expense, within a period of six months from the date of receiving
such notice of withdrawal or within such shorter time as may be specified by the Village's
council, remove the Works and restore the Encroachment to the satisfaction of the Village
Administrator. Upon expiry of the notice period under this section, this agreement shall be
terminated, provided that the owner's obligation under section 7(a) shall survive any termination
of this agreement.
12.
In the event the Owner fails to keep the works or any covering or structure pertaining
thereto in good repair to the reasonable satisfaction of the Village in conformance with the
prevailing standards of maintenance in the Village from time to time, or in the event the Owner
fails to remove the Works or to restore the Encroachment to the satisfaction of the Village's
Building Inspector pursuant to Section 11, the Village's Building Inspector may in his sole
discretion cause such repairs to be made, including structural changes, as he deems
reasonable and necessary, or may remove the Works and the Owner shall pay the costs of the
repairs or removal to the Village forthwith.
13.
This Agreement grants no interest in the land on which the Encroachment is situated to
the Owner.
14.
Waiver of any default by either party shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any
subsequent default.
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15.
Whenever it is required or desired that either party shall deliver a notice to the other,
delivery shall be deemed to have occurred when:
a) that party has been served personally, on the date of service; or
b) mailed by pre-paid registered mail, on the date received or on the third day after
receipt of mailing by any Canada Post Office, whichever is the earlier, so long as the
notice is mailed to the party at the address shown in this Agreement or to whatever
address the parties from time to time may in writing agree to.
16.
Whenever the singular or masculine is used in this Agreement, the same is deemed to
include the plural or feminine or the body politic or corporate as the context so requires.
17.
Every reference to each party is deemed to include the heirs, executors, administrator,
permitted assigns, employees, agents, officers and incitees of such party.
18.
Any opinion which the Village is entitled under this Agreement to form may be formed on
behalf of the Village by the Village's Building Inspector.
19.
If any portion of this Agreement is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the
invalid portion shall be severed and the decision that it is invalid shall not affect the validity of
the remainder of the Agreement.
20.
This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding on the parties hereto
notwithstanding any rule of law or equity to the contrary.
21.
Prior to transferring, assigning, giving or in any way alienating the Lands (the "Transfer"),
the Owner shall as a condition of the Transfer cause the transferee to become a party to this
Agreement in the place of the Owner.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereunto executed this Agreement on the date and
year first above written.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
by the Owner in the presence of:
(Witness)
(Owner)
(Owner)
The Corporate Seal of the Corporation of the
Village of Pouce Coupe was hereunto affixed in the
presence of:
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 916, 2008
BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT
Lot
Block
Plan
Date:
Builder and Address:
Owner and Address:
Intention of Building:
Permit No.
Permit Date:
Inspection No.
Date Construction Started:
Date of Previous Inspection:
1. Plans and Specifications not on site
( )
2. Construction not in accordance with approved
plans & specifications as listed below
( )
3. Infractions listed below
( )
4. No infractions observed
( )
STAGE AT INSPECTION
1.Excavation and forms in place
( )
2. Foundation ready for backfill
( )
3. Framed and Roofed
( )
Reinspection
( )
4. Ready for Lath
( )
Reinspection
( )
5. Intermediate
( )
Reinspection
( )
6. Exterior complete
( )
7. Occupancy
( )
INFRACTIONS:
____________________________________________________________________________
Infractions MUST be corrected before further work will be permitted on the building.
Date:
Inspector
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 916, 2008
SCHEDULE "E"
STOP WORK ORDER
Lot
Block
Plan
Date:
Builder and Address:
Owner and Address:
Intention of Building:
Permit No.
Permit Date:
Inspection No.
Date Construction Started:
Date of Previous Inspection:
1. Plans and Specifications not on site
( )
2. Construction not in accordance with approved
plans & specifications as listed below
( )
3. Infractions listed below
( )
4. No infractions observed
( )
STAGE AT INSPECTION
1.Excavation and forms in place
( )
2. Foundation ready for backfill
( )
3. Framed and Roofed
( )
Reinspection
( )
4. Ready for Lath
( )
Reinspection
( )
5. Intermediate
( )
Reinspection
( )
6. Exterior complete
( )
7. Occupancy
( )
INFRACTIONS:
____________________________________________________________________________
Infractions MUST be corrected before further work will be permitted on the building.
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Date:
Inspector
THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 916, 2008
SCHEDULE "F"
BUILDING MOVING PERMIT
DATE:
OWNER'S NAME:
OWNER'S ADDRESS:
BUILDING ADDRESS:
LOT
, BLOCK
, PLAN
MOVING BUILDING TO:
LOT
, BLOCK
, PLAN
OR:
CONTRACTOR:
ADDRESS:
FEE $
BUILDING INSPECTOR:
THIS PERMIT IS VALID FOR 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE
ISSUED
This permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of the Building Bylaw of the
Village of Pouce Coupe a copy of which is attached hereto and in reliance on the
representations made by
in his or her application
for a building permit dated
.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 916, 2008
SCHEDULE "G"
DEMOLITION PERMIT
DATE:
OWNER'S NAME:
OWNER'S ADDRESS:
BUILDING ADDRESS:
LOT
, BLOCK
, PLAN
CONDITIONS:
The successful bidder on a Village of Pouce Coupe demolition project is responsible to ensure:
1.
Hydro is disconnected
2.
Gas is disconnected
3.
Water is disconnected and the water meter removed and returned to the Village
4.
All Asphalt or Tar Products, and all Linoleum and Tile shall be separated from other
materials and disposed of at the Landfill Site
5.
All waste material removed from the site
6.
The lot level, with excavation filled
The Village representative will inspect the site prior to payment. Any charges incurred by the Village
relative to the above, will be deducted from the demolition bid.
The permit holder acknowledges that permit information will be referred to the Peace River Regional
District's Environmental Services Department to support compliance with asbestos handling protocols
and landfill acceptance requirements."
I hereby agree to indemnify and keep harmless the Village of Pouce Coupe against all claims, liabilities,
judgments, costs, and expenses of whatsoever kind which may in any way occur against the said Village
in consequence of, and incidental to, the granting of this permit, and I further agree to conform to all
requirements of the Building Bylaw and all other statutes and bylaws in force in the Village of Pouce
Coupe.
I certify that I have read and agree to the above.
CONTRACTOR:
ADDRESS:
FEE: $
BUILDING INSPECTOR:__________________________
GRANTED SUBJECT TO VILLAGE BYLAWS
THIS PERMIT IS VALID FOR 30 DAYS FROM DATE ISSUED
This permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of the Building Bylaw of the Village of
Pouce Coupe a copy of which is attached hereto and in reliance on the representations made
by
in his or her application for a building permit
dated
.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 916, 2008
SCHEDULE "G" PAGE TWO
PERMIT FOR DEMOLITION BY OWNER
DATE:
PERMIT #
OWNER'S NAME:
OWNER'S ADDRESS:
BUILDING ADDRESS:
LOT
, BLOCK
, PLAN
CONTRACTOR'S NAME:
CONTRACTOR'S ADDRESS:
FEE $
CONDITIONS:
The Owner is responsible to ensure that:
1.
Hydro is disconnected
2.
Gas is disconnected
3.
Water is disconnected and the water meter removed and returned to the Village
4.
All Asphalt or Tar Products, and all Linoleum and Tile shall be separated from other
materials and disposed of at the Landfill Site
5.
All waste material removed from the site
6.
The lot level, with excavation filled
The Village representative will inspect the site after demolition. Any charges incurred by the Village
relative to the above, will be added to the property taxes.
The permit holder acknowledges that permit information will be referred to the Peace River Regional
District's Environmental Services Department to support compliance with asbestos handling protocols
and landfill acceptance requirements.
I hereby agree to indemnify and keep harmless the Village of Pouce Coupe against all claims, liabilities,
judgments, costs, and expenses of whatsoever kind which may in any way occur against the said Village
in consequence of, and incidental to, the granting of this permit, and I further agree to conform to all
requirements of the Building Bylaw and all other statutes and bylaws in force in the Village of Pouce
Coupe.
I certify that I have read and agree to the above.
OWNER'S SIGNATURE:
BUILDING INSPECTOR:
GRANTED SUBJECT TO VILLAGE BYLAWS
THIS PERMIT IS VALID FOR 30 DAYS FROM DATE ISSUED
This permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of the Building Bylaw of the Village of
Pouce Coupe a copy of which is attached hereto and in reliance on the representations made
by
in his or her application for a building permit dated
.
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