Building Bylaw 2141, 2007 (Office Consolidation)
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City of Powell River
City of Powell River Building Bylaw 2141, 2007
Adopted: February 12, 2008
Office Consolidation
This document is an office consolidation of City of Powell River Building Bylaw 2141, 2007 with
subsequent amendments adopted by the City of Powell River. All persons making use of this
consolidation are advised that it has no Council sanction and amendments have been
incorporated only for convenience of reference. For all purposes of interpretation and
application, the original bylaws should be consulted. The City of Powell River will, in no event,
be liable or responsible for damages of any kind arising out of the use of this Office
Consolidation.
This is not the official version of City of Powell River Building Bylaw 2141, 2007, as amended,
nor is it admissible in a court of law. For such purposes, official certified copies of the original
bylaws can be obtained from City Hall by contacting Administrative Services in advance at:
[email protected]
RECORD OF AMENDMENTS TO
CITY OF POWELL RIVER
BUILDING BYLAW 2141, 2007
Adoption Date
Bylaw No.
Description
June 16, 2011
2297
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Section 10.5 - Correcting a numbering error
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Section 12.2 - Removes a duplicate provision that is
provided in Schedule A, where it is recommended to
double form $500 to $1000.
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Section 15.0 is renamed 15.1 and 15.2 Drainage is
added to better address issues relating to our climate.
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Section 26.3 - Fee is recalculated and cap of $500 is
removed.
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Amended Schedule A
January 24, 2013
2339
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Revise definition of recreational vehicle
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Add Section 7.2.5 to Section 7 Building Officials
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Replace Section 19.1
June 4, 2015
2411
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Add definition of Authority Having Jurisdiction
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Remove Section 15.0 and 15.1 and renumber
December 3, 2020
2636
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Addition of language to include BC Energy Step Code
Requirements
May 8, 2025
2564
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Revise definition of manufactured home
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Revise definition of modular home
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Add definition of mobile home
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Add definition of mobile home park
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Text amendment to subsection 8.1.2
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Text amendment to subsection 20.1
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Text amendment to section 2 of Schedule A: Permit
Fees and Inspection Charges
February 19, 2026
2787
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Add definition of construction value
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Text amendment to section 8.4
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Text amendment to section 12.0
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Text amendment to section 13.5
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Text amendment to section 17.2
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Text amendment to section 20.1
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Text amendment to section 21.2.1
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Text amendment to section 25.4
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Remove Schedule A
CITY OF POWELL RIVER
BUILDING BYLAW 2141, 2007
Table of Contents
SECTION
TITLE
PAGE
1.0
TITLE
2
2.0
DEFINITIONS
2
3.0
PURPOSE OF THIS BYLAW
4
4.0
PERMIT CONDITIONS
5
5.0
SCOPE AND EXEMPTIONS
5
6.0
PROHIBITIONS
6
7.0
BUILDING OFFICIALS
6
8.0
APPLICATIONS
7
9.0
APPLICATIONS FOR COMPLEX BUILDINGS
8
10.0 APPLICATIONS FOR STANDARD BUILDINGS
9
11.0 PROFESSIONAL PLAN CERTIFICATION
11
12.0 FEES AND CHARGES
11
13.0 PERMITS
12
14.0 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION
13
15.0 DRAINAGE
13
16.0 PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND FIELD REVIEW
13
17.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER
14
18.0 INSPECTIONS
15
19.0 OCCUPANCY PERMIT
17
20.0 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
17
21.0 CANOPIES AND AWNINGS
17
22.0 MOVING BUILDINGS
18
23.0 POOLS
18
24.0 RETAINING STRUCTURES
19
25.0 BUILDING NUMBERING
19
26.0 ENERGY STEP CODE
20
27.0 PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
20
28.0 SEVERABILITY
21
29.0 TRANSITION
21
30.0 ENACTMENT AND REPEAL
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CITY OF POWELL RIVER
BYLAW 2141, 2007
A Bylaw to regulate building in the City of Powell River
WHEREAS Sections 8(3) and 53 of the Community Charter authorize the City of Powell River to
regulate, by bylaw, buildings and structures for the health, safety and protection of persons and
property;
AND WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has adopted a building code to govern
standards in respect of the construction, alteration, repair and demolition of buildings in
municipalities and regional districts in the Province;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to provide for the administration of the building code;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Powell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts
as follows:
1.0
TITLE
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "City of Powell River Building Bylaw
2141, 2007".
2.0
DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw:
The following words and terms have the meanings set out in subsection 1.4 of the British
Columbia Building Code: assembly occupancy, building, building area, building height,
business and personal services occupancy, care or detention occupancy, constructor,
coordinating registered professional, designer, dwelling unit, field review, high hazard
industrial occupancy, industrial occupancy, low hazard industrial occupancy, mercantile
occupancy, medium hazard industrial occupancy, occupancy, owner, registered
professional, and residential occupancy.
ADJACENT GROUND LEVEL means the level of the ground surface for a minimum of
0.6 metres (2 ft) beyond the outside perimeter of the deck, building or structure.
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AJH) means the Director of Planning Services,
or their designate, of the City of Powell River.AB2411
AWNING means a light fabric covered roof-type structure entirely supported from a
building.
BC ENERGY STEP CODE means the system of energy performance requirements set
out in Subsections 9.36 and 10.2.3 of the Building Code.
BUILDING CODE means the British Columbia Building Code or BCBC as adopted,
amended or superseded from time to time, by the Province of British Columbia.
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BUILDING OFFICIAL includes Building Inspectors, Plan Checkers and Plumbing
Inspectors designated by the City.
CANOPY means a rigid, roof-type structure entirely supported from a building.
CITY means the City of Powell River.
COMPLEX BUILDING means:
(a)
all buildings used for major occupancies classified as:
(i)
assembly occupancy;
(ii)
care or detention occupancy;
(iii)
high hazard industrial occupancy; and
(b)
all buildings exceeding 600 square metres (6,500 sqft) in building area or
exceeding three storeys in building height and used for major occupancies
classified as:
(i)
residential occupancy;
(ii)
business and personal services occupancy;
(iii)
mercantile occupancy;
(iv)
medium and low hazard industrial occupancy.
CONSTRUCTED, CONSTRUCTION includes reconstruction, erection, alteration,
enlargement, addition, demolition and removal.
CONSTRUCTION VALUE means the total value of all work regulated by a building permit,
at the time of the application, including the cost of all materials and labour.
Construction Value shall be the greater of: a) the value declared by the applicant; b)
an estimate derived from industry standard valuation tools including Marshall & Swift;
or c) such other widely accepted source of calculating valuation as the Building Official
deems reasonable, practical and expedient.AB2787
ENERGY ADVISOR means a person who is a third-party consultant, registered by Service
Organizations licensed by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to deliver NRCan's
EnerGuide Rating System (ERS), ENERGY STAR© for New Homes and R-2000
programs.
FINAL INSPECTION REPORT means the point at which all deficiencies in the health and
safety aspects of the work have been remedied to the satisfaction of the Building
Official.
HEALTH AND SAFETY ASPECTS OF THE WORK means design and construction
regulated by Part 3, Part 4, Part 7 and subsections 9.4, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.12, 9.14, 9.15,
9.17, 9.18, 9.20, 9.21, 9.22, 9.23, 9.24, 9.25, 9.31, 9.32, and 9.34 of Part 9 of the
Building Code.
LOW CARBON ENERGY SYSTEM means an all-electric building system without a gas
connection or other fossil fuel energy supply.
MANUFACTURED HOME means a modular home or a mobile home and excludes
structures intended to be or capable of being towed by its undercarriage, such as a
floating home, camper, travel or tourist trailer, trailer home or recreational vehicle like a
park model trailer certified under CSA Z- 241.AB2564
MOBILE HOME means a factory built single or multiple section dwelling unit that is
certified to meet Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z240 MH Series,
Manufactured Home Standard. AB2564
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MOBILE HOME PARK means a site used or intended to be used for the purpose of
providing pads for the accommodation of two or more mobile homes. AB2564
MODULAR HOME means a dwelling unit that is manufactured according to CAN/CSA
A277, is constructed to and installed on a foundation that meets Part 9 or Part 4 BC
Building Code requirements, and excludes mobile homes. AB2564
OCCUPANCY PERMIT means a permit issued in accordance with section 19 of this
Bylaw.
PERMIT means a permit required by or issued under this Bylaw.
PLUMBING SYSTEM means a drainage system, a venting system and a water system,
or any part thereof.
POOL means a constructed or prefabricated non portable pool, existing or prospective,
situated wholly or in part above or below the adjacent ground level, used primarily for
swimming, bathing or wading, having a surface water area greater than 15 square
metres (161.5 sqft), and a depth greater than 0.6 metres (2 ft) and which does not fall
under the jurisdiction of the Health Act for pools.
POOL AREA means the area enclosed within a fence or barrier of not less than 1.5 metres
(5 ft) in height.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE means a structure, including a vehicle, trailer, coach, house
car, or other conveyance, designed to travel or to be transported on the highway and
constructed or equipped to be used as a temporary living or sleeping quarters.AB2339
STANDARD BUILDING means a building of three storeys or less in building height,
having a building area not exceeding 600 square metres (6,458 sqft) and used for
major occupancies classified as:
(a)
residential occupancies;
(b)
business and personal services occupancies;
(c)
mercantile occupancies; or
(d)
medium and low hazard industrial occupancies.
STRUCTURE means a construction or portion thereof of any kind, whether fixed to,
supported by or sunk into land, but specifically excludes landscaping, fences, paving
and retaining structures less than 1.5 metres (5 ft) in height.
TEMPORARY BUILDING means a building or any part thereof that will be used for a
period of time, not exceeding two years, unless an extension has been requested by
the owner and approved by the Building Official, and that has no permanent foundation
or construction associated with it, other than footings.
WOOD BURNING APPLIANCE means a solid fuel burning device such as a stove, pellet
stove, fireplace insert or factory-built fireplace but does not include a cook stove, a
central heating system, a masonry heater or a site-built fireplace.
3.0
PURPOSE OF THIS BYLAW
3.1
This Bylaw shall, notwithstanding any other provision herein, be interpreted in accordance
with this section.
3.2
This Bylaw has been enacted for the purpose of regulating construction within the City in
the general public interest. The activities undertaken by or on behalf of the City pursuant
to this Bylaw are for the sole purpose of providing a limited and interim spot checking
function for reason of health, safety and the protection of persons and property. It is not
contemplated nor intended, nor does the purpose of this Bylaw extend to:
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3.2.1 the protection of owners, owner/builders or constructors from economic loss;
3.2.2 the assumption by the City or any Building Official of any responsibility for ensuring
the compliance with the Building Code, the requirements of this Bylaw or other
applicable enactments respecting the health, safety or protection of persons or
property by any owner or any employees, constructors or designers retained by
the owner or his or her representatives;
3.2.3 providing any person with assurance of design or workmanship with respect to any
building or structure or plumbing system for which a permit is issued under this
Bylaw;
3.2.4 providing a warranty or assurance that construction undertaken pursuant to
permits issued by the City is free from latent or any defects; and
3.2.5 providing a warranty to any person that construction is in compliance with the
Building Code, this Bylaw or any other enactment with respect to a building or
structure for which a permit is issued under this Bylaw.
4.0
PERMIT CONDITIONS
4.1
No person shall undertake work regulated by this Bylaw without a permit.
4.2
Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw nor the acceptance or review of plans,
drawings or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by or on behalf of the City
shall in any way relieve the owner or his or her representative from full and sole
responsibility to perform the work in strict accordance with this Bylaw, the Building Code
and all other applicable enactments respecting safety.
4.3
It shall be the full and sole responsibility of the owner (and where the owner is acting
through a representative, the representative) to carry out the work, in respect of which a
permit is issued under this Bylaw, in compliance with the Building Code, this Bylaw and
all applicable enactments respecting safety.
4.4
Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw nor the acceptance or review of plans,
drawings or specifications or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by or on
behalf of the City constitute in any way a representation, warranty, assurance or statement
that the construction complies with the Building Code, this Bylaw or all applicable
enactments respecting safety.
4.5
No person shall rely upon any permit as establishing compliance with this Bylaw or
assume or conclude that this Bylaw has been administered or enforced according to its
terms. The person to whom the permit is issued and his or her representatives are
responsible for making such determination.
5.0
SCOPE AND EXEMPTIONS
5.1
This Bylaw applies to:
5.1.1 the design, construction and occupancy of new buildings and structures, and the
construction, occupancy and change of occupancy of existing buildings and
structures;
5.1.2 the installation of a new or used wood burning appliance, or a new factory
constructed chimney, both appliance or chimney being certified by a recognized
agency;
5.1.3 a newly constructed, altered or repaired masonry chimney; and
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5.1.4 a newly installed pool.
5.2
This Bylaw does not apply to:
5.2.1 buildings or structures exempted by Division A, Part 1 of the Building Code except
as expressly provided herein;
5.2.2 retaining structures less than 1.5 metres (5 ft) in height;
5.2.3 decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 0.6
metres (2 ft);
5.2.4 existing fireplace, wood burning appliance or factory constructed chimney or
masonry chimneys;
5.2.5 the repair or replacement of a valve, faucet, fixture, sprinkler head or piping in a
plumbing system if no change in piping configuration is required;
5.2.6 recreational vehicles used for temporary accommodation for recreation or vacation
purposes only;
5.2.7 fences; and
5.2.8 structures, such as greenhouses or storage facilities, that are constructed of a
wood, steel or plastic frame covered with sheet polyethylene, fabric, tarps or glass
that are intended to be used temporarily on a seasonal basis and may be removed
seasonally.
6.0
PROHIBITIONS
6.1
No person shall commence or continue any construction or change the occupancy of any
building, structure or other work related to construction unless a Building Official has
issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work.
6.2
No person shall commence or continue the installation or alteration of a plumbing system,
sewer, drain, pool or similar work unless a Building Official has issued a valid and
subsisting permit for the work.
6.3
No person shall occupy or use any building or structure unless a valid and subsisting
Occupancy Permit has been issued by a Building Official for the building or structure, or
contrary to the terms of any permit issued or any notice given by a Building Official.
6.4
No person shall knowingly submit false or misleading information to a Building Official in
relation to any permit application or construction undertaken pursuant to this Bylaw.
6.5
No person shall, unless authorized in writing by a Building Official, reverse, alter, deface,
cover, remove or in any way tamper with any notice, permit or certificate posted upon or
affixed to a building or structure pursuant to this Bylaw.
6.6
No person shall do any work that substantially differs from the accepted design or plans
of a building, structure or other works for which a permit has been issued, unless a Building
Official has authorized that change.
6.7
No person shall interfere with or obstruct the entry on property of a Building Official or
other authorized official of the City in the administration of this Bylaw.
7.0
BUILDING OFFICIALS
7.1
A Building Official may:
7.1.1 Administer the provisions of this Bylaw;
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7.1.2 keep records of permit applications, permits, notices and orders issued,
inspections and tests made, retain copies of all documents related to the
administration of this Bylaw or make microfilm or digital copies of such documents;
and
7.1.3 establish, if requested to do so, whether the methods or types of construction and
types of materials used in the construction of a building or structure for which a
permit is sought under this Bylaw substantially conform to the requirements of the
Building Code.
7.2
A Building Official:
7.2.1 may enter any land, building, structure, or premises at any reasonable time for the
purpose of ascertaining that the terms of this Bylaw are being observed;
7.2.2 where any residence is occupied, shall obtain the consent of the occupant or
provide written notice to the occupant 24 hours in advance of entry; and
7.2.3 shall carry proper credentials confirming the official's status as a Building Official.
7.2.4 may order the suspension or correction of any work that contravenes the Building
Code or this Bylaw, if the contravention is revealed to the Building Official on a
visual inspection made during the course of carrying out that official's duties. For
the purpose of this subsection, the Building Official is not obliged to require any
work to be uncovered or removed in order to determine if there is a contravention.
7.2.5 may order the suspension of the occupancy of a building or structure if the building
or structure is being occupied without an Occupancy Permit in contravention of this
Bylaw.AB2339
8.0
APPLICATIONS
8.1
Unless the work is exempted under subsection 5.2 of this Bylaw, every person must apply
for and obtain from the City a permit prior to:
8.1.1 construction of a building or structure;
8.1.2 installation of a manufactured home; AB2564, 2024
8.1.3 construction of any plumbing system is undertaken;
8.1.4 construction or installation of a pool;
8.1.5 moving a building or structure;
8.1.6 demolition of a building or structure; and
8.1.7 construction of a masonry fireplace, the installation of a wood burning appliance or
a chimney.
8.2
An application made for all permits issued under this Bylaw must be in the form provided
by the City and signed by the owner or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
8.3
All plans submitted with permit applications shall bear the name and address of the
designer of the building or structure.
8.4
For each building, structure or plumbing system to be constructed on a site, the owner
must obtain a separate permit and be assessed a separate permit fee based on the value
of that building, structure or plumbing system as determined in accordance with Schedule
"G" of Fee Bylaw 2092,2005.AB2787
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APPLICATIONS FOR COMPLEX BUILDINGS
9.1
An application for a permit with respect to a complex building shall:
9.1.1 be made in the form provided by the City and signed by the owner or a signing
officer if the owner is a corporation;
9.1.2 be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and
undertakings made in the form provided by the City, signed by the owner, or a
signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
9.1.3 be accompanied by covenants registered on title;
9.1.4 state the intended use of the building;
9.1.5 include two site plans prepared by a British Columbia Land Surveyor or by a
registered professional showing;
9.1.5.1 the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan;
9.1.5.2 the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
9.1.5.3 the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements and
setback requirements;
9.1.5.4 the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings or
structures on the parcel;
9.1.5.5 setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or
watercourse where the City's land use regulations establish siting
requirements related to flooding;
9.1.5.6 the existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at or
adjacent to the site and the geodetic elevation of the underside of the
floor system of a building or structure where the City's land use
regulations establish siting requirements related to minimum floor
elevation; and
9.1.5.7 the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway access;
unless a Building Official has waived the requirement for a site plan, in whole or in
part, in the circumstance where the permit is sought for the repair or alteration of
an existing building or structure;
9.1.6 be accompanied by building plans containing sufficient information on the plans to
determine compliance with this Bylaw, such as:
9.1.6.1 floor plans showing;
(i)
the dimensions and uses of all areas;
(ii)
the location, size and swing of doors;
(iii)
the location, size and opening of windows;
(iv)
floor, wall, and ceiling finishes;
(v)
plumbing fixtures;
(vi)
structural elements; and
(vii)
stair dimensions.
9.1.6.2 a cross section through the building or structure illustrating foundations,
drainage, ceiling heights and construction systems;
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9.1.6.3 elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finish details,
roof slopes, windows, doors, and finished grade;
9.1.6.4 cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient
locations to illustrate that the building or structure substantially conforms
to the Building Code;
9.1.7 copies of approvals when required by the Ministry of Highways and Ministry of
Health including, without limitation, highway access permits;
9.1.8 letters of assurance in the form of Schedule "A" as referred to in section 2.6 of Part
2 of the Building Code, signed by the owner, or a signing officer of the owner if the
owner is a corporation, and the coordinating registered professional;
9.1.9 letters of assurance in the form of Schedules "B-1" and "B-2" as referred to in
section 2.6 of Part 2 of the Building Code, each signed by such registered
professionals as the Building Official or Building Code may require to prepare the
design for and conduct field reviews of the construction of the building or structure;
and
9.1.10 two sets of hardcopy drawings and one set of digital drawings at a suitable scale
of the design prepared by each registered professional and including the
information set out in subsections 9.1.6.1 of this Bylaw.
9.2
In addition to the requirements of subsection 9.1, the following may be required by a
Building Official to be submitted with a permit application for the construction of a complex
building:
9.2.1 site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off-site services to indicate
locations at the property line, prepared and sealed by a registered professional;
9.2.2 a section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking areas and
driveways; and
9.2.3 any other information required by the Building Official or the Building Code to
establish substantial compliance with this Bylaw, the Building Code and other
bylaws and enactments with respect to the health, safety or protection of persons
or property relating to the building or structure.
10.0
APPLICATIONS FOR STANDARD BUILDINGS
10.1
An application for a permit with respect to a standard building must:
10.1.1 be made on the form provided by the City and signed by the owner making the
application, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
10.1.2 be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and
undertakings made in the form provided by the City, signed by the owner, or a
signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
10.1.3 state the intended use of the building;
10.1.4 include a site plan showing;
10.1.4.1 the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan;
10.1.4.2 the legal description of the parcel and civic address if known;
10.1.4.3 the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements and
setback requirements when required by the Building Official;
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10.1.4.4 the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings or
structures on the parcel;
10.1.4.5 setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or
watercourse where the City's land use regulations establish siting
requirements related to flooding; and
10.1.4.6 the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway access;
unless a Building Official has waived the requirements for a site plan or site
information, in whole or in part, in circumstances where the permit is sought for the
repair or alteration of an existing building or structure.
10.1.5 be accompanied by plans containing sufficient information on the plans as
prescribed by the Building Official to determine compliance with this Bylaw,
including but not limited to the following:
10.1.5.1 floor plans showing:
(i)
the dimensions and uses of all areas;
(ii)
the dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces;
(iii)
the location, size and swing of doors;
(iv) the location, size and opening of windows;
(v)
floor, wall, and ceiling finishes;
(vi) plumbing fixtures; structural elements; and
(vii) stair dimensions.
10.1.5.2 a cross section through the building or structure illustrating foundations,
drainage, ceiling heights and construction systems;
10.1.5.3 elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finish details,
roof slopes, windows, doors, and finished grade;
10.1.5.4 cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient
locations to illustrate that the building or structure substantially conforms
to the Building Code;
10.1.5.5 a foundation design prepared by a registered professional in accordance
with section 4.2 of Part 4 of the Building Code, accompanied by letters of
assurance in the form of Schedules "B-1" and "B-2" as referred to in
section 2.6 of Part 2 of the Building Code, signed by the registered
professional; and
10.1.5.6 two sets of drawings at a suitable scale of the design including the
information set out in subsections 10.1.5.1 of this Bylaw.
10.1.6 copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health and safety,
including without limitation, highway access permits, when required by the Ministry
of Highways, and Ministry of Health approval.
10.2
The requirements of subsection 10.1.5.5 may be waived by a Building Official in
circumstances where the Building Official has required a report by a registered
professional and the permit is issued in accordance with section 56(1) of the Community
Charter.
10.3
The requirements of subsection 10.1.5.5 may be waived by a Building Official if
documentation, prepared and sealed by a registered professional, is provided assuring
that the foundation design substantially complies with subsection 9.4.4 of Part 9 of the
Building Code and the foundation excavation substantially complies with section 9.12 of
Part 9 of the Building Code.
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10.4
The requirements of 10.1.5.5 may be waived by the Building Official if the footings and
foundation for the proposed building or structure are installed in compliance with section
9.15 of Part 9 of the Building Code.
10.5
If, once the permit has been issued, the criteria and requirements stipulated in section 10
are not complied with, the Building Official may revoke the permit, refuse to permit
occupancy of the building or take any other action he may deem necessary.AB2297
10.6
Where in the opinion of the Building Official the project involves 2 or more buildings, which
in the aggregate total more than 1000 square metres, or 2 or more buildings that will
contain 4 or more dwelling units, or otherwise where the complexity of the proposed
building or structure or siting circumstances warrant, the Building Official may require an
applicant to retain:
10.6.1 registered professionals for the following fields: civil, structural, mechanical,
plumbing, fire suppression systems, electrical, and geotechnical components of
the project, and each such registered professional shall provide the Building
Official with certification that the plans submitted with the permit application, or
specified aspects of those plans, comply with the Building Code and any other
applicable enactments;
10.6.2 any other information required by the Building Official or the Building Code to
establish substantial compliance with this Bylaw, the Building Code and other
applicable enactments respecting safety.
11.0
PROFESSIONAL PLAN CERTIFICATION
11.1
The letters of assurance in the form of Schedules "B-1" and "B-2" referred in section
Division C, Part 2 of the Building Code and provided pursuant to subsections 9.1.9 and
10.1.5.5 of this Bylaw are relied upon by the City and its Building Officials as certification
that the design and plans to which the letters of assurance relate comply with the Building
Code and other applicable enactments relating to safety of the building.
11.2
A permit issued for the construction of a complex building, or for a standard building must
be in the form as provided by the City.
11.3
A permit issued pursuant to subsection 11.2 of this Bylaw must include a notice to the
owner that the permit is issued in reliance upon the certification of the registered
professionals that the design and plans submitted in support of the application for the
permit comply with the Building Code and other applicable enactments relating to safety.
12.0
FEES AND CHARGES AB2787
12.1 In addition to applicable fees and charges required under other City bylaws, a permit fee,
calculated in accordance with Schedule "G" of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005, must be paid in full
prior to issuance of any permit under this Bylaw.
12.2 When a permit is issued in accordance with subsection 11.3 of this Bylaw the permit fee
shall be reduced as set out in Schedule "G" of Fee Bylaw 2092,2005.
12.3 When an application is cancelled, the plans and related documents submitted with the
application may be destroyed.
12.4 An applicant may obtain a refund of the permit fee set out in Schedule "G" of Fee Bylaw
2092, 2005 upon written request within three months for the date of issuance of the permit
provided that no permit-related work on the site has commenced except for excavation
work.
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12.5 Where more than two inspections are necessary when one inspection is normally required,
for each inspection after the second inspection, a re-inspection charge as prescribed in
Schedule "G" of Fee Bylaw 2092,2005 must be paid prior to each additional inspection
being performed.
12.6
A non-refundable building permit application fee, as prescribed in Schedule G of Fee
Bylaw 2092, 2005 shall:
a) be submitted at the time of application; and,
b) be credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.
13.0
PERMITS
13.1
A Building Official shall issue the permit for which the application is made provided:
13.1.1 a completed application including all required supporting documentation has been
submitted; and
13.1.2 the proposed work set out in the application substantially conforms with the
Building Code, this Bylaw and all other applicable bylaws and enactments; and
13.1.3 the owner or his or her representative has paid all applicable fees set out in this
Bylaw; and
13.1.4 the owner or his or her representative has paid all charges and met all
requirements imposed by any other enactment or bylaw; and
13.1.5 no covenant, agreement, or regulation in favor of the City, or bylaw of the City or
other enactment authorizes the permit to be withheld; and
13.1.6 the owner has retained a professional engineer or geoscientist if required by the
provisions of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act; and
13.1.7 the owner has retained an architect if required by the provisions of the Architects
Act
13.2
When the application is in respect of a building that includes, or will include, a residential
occupancy, the permit must not be issued unless the owner provides evidence pursuant
to section 30 (1) of the Homeowner Protection Act that the proposed building:
13.2.1 is covered by home warranty insurance; and
13.2.2 the constructor is a licensed residential builder.
13.3
Subsection 13.2 of this Bylaw does not apply if the owner or constructor is not required to
be licensed and to obtain home warranty insurance in accordance with sections 20 (1) or
30 (1) of the Homeowner Protection Act.
13.4
Every permit is issued upon the condition that the permit shall expire and the rights of the
owner under the permit shall terminate if:
13.4.1 the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within three months from the
date of permit issuance;
13.4.2 the work is discontinued for a period of 12 months; or
13.4.3 the work is not completed within 24 months from the date of permit issuance.
13.5
A Building Official may, upon termination or expiration of the period of time in subsection
13.4.3, grant a extension of the permit for a further 24 month period if satisfied that the
construction is progressing at a reasonable rate of progress, providing that the extension
fee calculated in accordance with Schedule "G" of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005. is paid. Should
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construction, granted under the extension permit, not be completed within 24 months, the
permit shall terminate and the owner will be required to apply for a new permit. The
Building Official will calculate the fee proportionate to the completion of the construction
from the last recorded inspection. A construction value will be assessed and a permit fee
calculated in accordance with Schedule "G" of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005..AB2787
13.6
A Building Official may extend the period of time set out under subsection 13.4 where
construction has not commenced or where construction has been discontinued due to
adverse weather, strikes, material or labor shortages, or similar hardship beyond the
owner's control.
13.7
A Building Official may issue a permit for a portion of a building or structure before the
design, plans and specifications for the entire building or structure have been accepted,
provided sufficient information has been provided to the City to demonstrate to the Building
Official that the portion authorized to be constructed substantially complies with this and
other applicable bylaws and the permit fee applicable to that portion of the building or
structure has been paid. The issuance of the permit notwithstanding, the requirements of
this Bylaw apply to the remainder of the building or structure as if the permit for the portion
of the building or structure referred to in the previous sentence had not been issued.
14.0
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION
Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw, the review and acceptance of the
design, drawings, plans or specifications, nor inspections made by a Building Official, shall
constitute a representation or warranty that the Building Code or the Bylaw have been
complied with or the building or structure meets any standard of materials or workmanship,
and no person shall rely on any of those acts as establishing compliance with the Building
Code, this Bylaw or any other standard of construction.
15.0
DRAINAGEAB2297, AB2411
15.1
All buildings having roof area exceeding 50 square metres (538 sqft) must install drainage
works such as but not limited to gutters, scuppers, internal rainwater leaders, etc. so as to
channel rainwater away from exterior walls and building perimeter.
15.2
Where no connection to the City storm sewer system exists or is limited in capacity and
alternate drainage works such as rock pits, infiltration trenches, or retention ponds are
proposed, these must be designed, inspected, and certified via seal by a professional
engineer. In the case of small buildings or where geotechnical conditions are acceptable
to the Building Official, this requirement can be waived by the Building Official.
15.3
As required by code, installation of perimeter drainage and private service connections to
City mains must be undertaken or supervised by a plumber holding trade qualifications in
good standing or as provided in Part 7.1.4 of the Building Code.
16.0
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND FIELD REVIEW
16.1
In respect of every building permit application for a complex building, as described in section
9.1, each registered professional shall provide the Building Official with design and plan
certification and field review by means of letters of assurance in the form of Schedules B-1
and B-2 referred to in Division C, Part 2 of the Building Code and in respect of every building
permit application for a standard building as described in section 10.1, each registered
professional must provide the Building Official with a certification that the plans submitted or
specified aspects of those plans comply with the Building Code.
16.2
Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit or a final inspection repot for a complex building in
circumstances where letters of assurance have been required in accordance with sections
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91.8 and 9.1.9 of this Bylaw, the owner shall provide the City with letters of assurance in the
form of Schedules C-A or C-B, as is appropriate, referred to in Division C, Part 2 of the Building
Code.
16.3
Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit or a final inspection report for a standard building
in circumstances where a certification is required under section 10.6 the owner shall ensure
that each registered professional engaged for each specific component provides the City with
certification that the component complies with the Building Code and other applicable
enactments respecting safety.
16.4
When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with subsections
9.1.8 and 9.1.9 or provides certification in accordance with section 10.6 of this Bylaw, he or
she shall also provide proof of professional liability insurance to the Building Official
substantially in the form provided by the City.
17.0
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER
17.1
Every owner shall ensure that all construction complies with the Building Code, this Bylaw
and other applicable enactments respecting safety.
17.2
Every owner to whom a permit is issued, in addition to any other fee payable pursuant to
this Bylaw, where the construction site except in the case of an addition to a single family
or duplex dwelling or an accessory building of less than 46.5 square metres (500 sqft) is
served by any street upon which there is a sidewalk, curb and gutter, drainage swale,
storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water services including curb stop, street pavement, street
light, or a combination of any of these, either existing or required to be completed prior to
final inspection and acceptance of the property, the applicant for a permit shall provide to
the City cash or a letter of credit in a form acceptable to the City as security, in the amount
calculated in accordance with Schedule "G" of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005. before obtaining a
permit.AB2787
17.3
The security deposit referred to in section 17.2 may be applied by the City in payment of
any costs or expenses which may be incurred by the City in:
17.3.1 repairing, installing or replacing municipal properties which are damaged during,
and such damage is attributable to, the carrying out of construction of the works
authorized by the permit or which are incidental to such works; or
17.3.2 cleaning any debris, materials, dirt, chattels or equipment which has accumulated
on any street, road, avenue, alley, sidewalk, boulevard or any part of a road
allowance as a result of work carried out in connection with the permit.
17.4
The balance of the security deposit shall be returned to the Depositor after final inspection
and acceptance by the Building Official and the Building Official has ascertained either
that no damage has occurred or that if any damage to the City property has occurred, the
damage has been repaired or corrected to the satisfaction of the City.
17.5
City personnel will inspect City properties adjacent to the construction site at the final
inspection and acceptance by the Building Official. Any damage to City properties caused
directly or indirectly by the construction related to the permit which is not repaired or
corrected at the date of such inspection, shall be recorded and the owner shall be
requested to repair or correct the damage within 45 days from the date of notification. The
City may, at its convenience and discretion, complete the necessary repairs and the full
cost of the repairs may be taken from the security deposit. When the security deposit
exceeds the cost of the repairs, the remainder will be returned to the depositor. Should
the cost of the repairs exceed the security deposit, the owner of the property for which the
permit has been issued shall pay those costs exceeding the damage deposit, forthwith,
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upon receipt of the City's invoice. If such costs are not paid, they may be added to, and
collected in the same manner as property taxes as authorized by Section 258 of the
Community Charter.
17.6
Where during the course of construction the Building Official, discovers that any street,
road, avenue, alley, sidewalk, boulevard or any part of a road allowance is obstructed by
debris, materials, dirt, chattels or equipment of the owner or his or her agent, he shall
request the owner to remove the obstruction, immediately, and if the owner or the owner's
agent fails to comply with such request, the City may remove the obstruction and claim
the full cost of removal from the security deposit.
17.7
Forfeiture of the security deposit in no way relieves the permit holder or the owner of the
responsibility for paying the total cost of repairs or correction should such cost exceed the
damage deposit.
17.8
The owner shall be responsible for making an inspection of all City properties adjacent to
the construction site and shall submit a report, with photographs attached, of any existing
damage, to the Building Official, prior to commencing work. All damage to City property
observed at final inspection will be assumed to be caused by the owner, unless reported
as outlined above.
17.9
Every owner to whom a permit is issued must, during construction:
17.9.1 post and maintain the permit in a conspicuous place on the property in respect of
which the permit was issued;
17.9.2 keep a copy of the accepted designs, plans and specifications on the property; and
17.9.3 post the civic address on the property in a location visible from any adjoining
streets.
18.0
INSPECTIONS
18.1 When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with
subsections 9.1.9, 10.1.5.5, 16.1or 16.2 of this Bylaw, the City will rely solely on field
reviews undertaken by the registered professional and the letters of assurance submitted
pursuant to this Bylaw as assurance that the design and construction substantially
complies with the Building Code, this Bylaw and other applicable enactments respecting
safety.
18.2 Notwithstanding subsection 18.1 of this Bylaw, a Building Official may attend the site from
time to time during the course of construction to ascertain that the field reviews are taking
place and to monitor the field reviews undertaken by the registered professionals.
18.3
A Building Official may attend periodically at the site of the construction of buildings or
structures to ascertain whether the health and safety aspects of the work are being carried
out in substantial conformance with those portions of the Building Code, this Bylaw and
any other applicable enactment concerning safety.
18.4 The owner or his or her representative shall give at least 48 hours' notice to the City when
requesting an inspection and shall obtain an inspection and receive a Building Official's
acceptance of the following aspects of the work prior to concealment:
18.4.1
EXCAVATION: After excavation is complete and ready for form work;
18.4.2
FOOTING/FOUNDATION: After the forms for footings and foundations are
complete but prior to placing concrete;
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18.4.3
DAMP PROOFING AND DRAIN TILES: After removal of formwork from a
concrete foundation and installation of perimeter drain tiles, drain rock and damp
proofing but prior to backfilling;
18.4.4
PLUMBING 1: After the site services are installed and required testing in place
including the water, sanitary sewer or storm sewer, but prior to backfilling;
18.4.5
PLUMBING 2: After below slab piping or plumbing under the building has been
installed and required testing in place but prior to concealment;
18.4.6
PLUMBING 3: After all piping and venting including water distribution piping is
installed, waste line is connected and testing in place, but prior to concealment;
18.4.7
FRAMING: When framing, plumbing, heating, and electrical work has
completed, but prior to insulation, lath, or other interior or exterior finish is
applied, which would conceal such work;
18.4.8
MASONRY FIREPLACE: Following construction of smoke chamber;
18.4.9
MASONRY CHIMNEY: At completion but prior to the drip cap being installed;
18.4.10 FACTORY CONSTRUCTED CHIMNEY: Following installation but prior to use or
concealment;
18.4.11 WOOD BURNING APPLIANCE: When the appliance and the chimney are
installed, but prior to using;
18.4.12 INSULATION: After all insulation and vapour barriers are installed but prior to
covering same; and
18.4.13 FINAL: When the building or portion thereof is completed and ready for
occupancy but prior to occupancy thereof.
18.5
No aspect of the work referred to in subsection 18.4 of this Bylaw shall be concealed until
a Building Official has accepted the work.
18.6
The requirements of subsection 18.4 of this Bylaw do not apply to any aspect of the work
that is the subject of a registered professional's letter of assurance provided in accordance
with subsections 9.1.9, 10.1.5.5, and subsection 16.1 or 16.2.
18.7
Every owner requesting a final inspection for occupancy pursuant to subsection 18.4.13
of this Bylaw shall provide to the Building Official a building location certificate, prepared
by a British Columbia Land Surveyor, setting out the distance from the parcel boundaries
of the outer surface of any building wall, bay window, eave or other portion of a building
and, where the Building Official requires it, the height of any building.
18.8
A building location certificate shall be provided in all cases where the building or addition
has been constructed pursuant to an order of the Board of Variance, a Development
Permit or a Development Variance Permit pertaining to siting of the building or addition.
18.9
The Building Official may, in some cases where it is apparent upon inspection that the
siting of an accessory building complies with the current City zoning bylaw in respect of
the distance from parcel boundaries, exempt an owner from the requirement to provide a
building location certificate in accordance with subsection 18.7.
18.10 The decision of the Building Official to exempt an owner from a requirement to provide a
building location certificate does not relieve an owner from his or her obligation to comply
with the requirements of the City zoning bylaw in force at the time of permit issuance in
respect of the distance of a building from parcel boundaries.
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19.0
OCCUPANCY PERMIT
19.1
No person shall occupy a building or structure or part of a building or structure or permit
all or part of a building or structure to be occupied until an Occupancy Permit has been
issued in the form as provided by the City.AB2339
19.2
An Occupancy Permit must not be issued unless:
19.2.1 all letters of assurance have been submitted when required in accordance with
subsections 9.1.9, 10.1.5.5, subsection 16.1 or 16.2 of this Bylaw; and
19.2.2 all aspects of the work requiring inspection and acceptance pursuant to subsection
18.4 of this Bylaw have been inspected and accepted or the inspections and
acceptance are not required in accordance with subsection 18.6 of this Bylaw.
19.3
A Building Official may issue an Occupancy Permit for part of a building or structure when
the part of the building or structure is self-contained, provided with essential services and
the requirements set out in subsection 19.2 of this Bylaw have been met with respect to
it.
20.0
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
20.1
Where a permit has been issued for a dwelling, construction has commenced, and upon
payment of a permit fee and security deposit in accordance with Schedule "G" of Fee
Bylaw 2092, 2005., a permit may be issued for the placement of a temporary
accommodation in the form of a recreation vehicle or holiday trailer but not a manufactured
home, on the same parcel providing the unit is equipped with a holding tank or connected
to services six months from the date of issuance, whichever comes first. AB2564, , AB2787
21.0
CANOPIES AND AWNINGS
21.1
Any canopy or awning shall:
21.1.1 be supported entirely from the structure to which it is attached;
21.1.2 consist of non-combustible or protected combustible material;
21.1.3 not project over a lane or roadway where a sidewalk or curb does not exist;
21.1.4 be no less than 2.5 metres (8 ft) above a sidewalk;
21.1.5 project no more than 1.8 metres (6 ft) over public property or to within 0.3 metres
(1 ft) of any curb, whichever is less;
21.1.6 not interfere with standpipes, fire escapes, traffic lights, traffic signs, traffic utilities
or City works;
21.1.7 in the case of canopies, be provided with a gutter satisfactory to the Building
Official. The method employed to dispose of the water from the gutter shall be to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer; and
21.1.8 in the case of awnings, be constructed on a metal frame supported entirely from
the structure to which it is attached.
21.2
No person shall cause or permit all or part of an awning or canopy structure attached to
improvements to land that the person owns or occupies to project on, over, or under all or
part of;
21.2.1 a highway controlled and maintained by the City unless the person first enters into
an agreement with the City in the form provided by the City and pays the applicable
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building permit fee based on construction Costs as set out in Schedule "G" of Fee
Bylaw 2092, 2005; or AB2787
21.2.2 a highway designated as "arterial" under the Transportation Act unless the person
first obtains approval from the Ministry of Transportation.
22.0
MOVING BUILDINGS
22.1
No person shall move or cause any building to be moved into the City or from one location
to another in the City without first obtaining a permit in respect of the site to which the
building is to be moved.
22.2
Every application for a permit to move a building shall identify the location of the building
to be moved and the site to which the building is to be moved.
22.3
No building shall be moved to a site within the City unless the building will comply with the
health and safety requirements of the Building Code upon completion of relocation.
22.4
No residential building shall be moved to a parcel within the City unless the building will,
after completion of any repairs or alterations required under subsection 22.3 or proposed
to be made by the owner and authorized by a permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw, have
a value not less than the average value of all residential buildings any portion of which is
located within 152 metres (500 ft) of the parcel to which the building is to be moved.
22.5
For the purposes of subsection 22.4, the value of buildings shall be the most recent values
fixed by the B.C. Assessment Authority; the value of repairs and alterations shall be
determined by the Building Official; and the value of a building after completion of repairs
and alterations shall be the sum of its assessed value before being moved and the value
of repairs and alterations required under the Building Code and proposed to be made by
the owner.
22.6
The owner shall provide to the City certification ensuring that the building or structure is
structurally sound, for moving purposes, by a practicing engineer registered in the
Province of British Columbia.
23.0
POOLS
23.1
No person shall commence or continue any work related to the construction of a pool
unless a valid permit has been obtained pursuant to this Bylaw.
23.2
Every application for a permit for a pool shall be accompanied with a plan showing the
location, depth and dimensions of the proposed pool and all water supply piping, waste
piping and appurtenances, and all structural detail.
23.3
A registered professional shall undertake the design and conduct field reviews of the
construction of any reinforced concrete pool. The registered professional shall provide
the Building Official with certification that the plans submitted or specified aspects of those
plans comply with the Building Code and also that the field reviews have been completed
with the work being in compliance with the Building Code requirements.
23.4
Pool waste water shall be disposed of as approved by the City Engineer. The type of
disposal proposed shall be approved by the Building Official prior to the issuance of a
permit.
23.5
Access shall be provided around the perimeter of all pools, including those within a
building, by means of a continuous apron or walkway not less than 1.2 m in width and not
more than 0.45 metres (1.47 ft) above the water level of the pool. The apron or walkway
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shall have no obstructions other than ladders, slides, diving boards or other such devices
as approved by the Building Official and be readily accessible to those using the pool.
23.6
An exterior pool area must be enclosed within a fence or other non-climbable barrier of
not less than 1.5 metres (5 ft) in height, designed and constructed so that no component,
attachment or opening will facilitate climbing. All openings through the fence must be of a
size as to prevent the passage of an object having a diameter of 0.1 metres (4 in).
23.7
Access through the fence or other non-climbable barrier enclosing the pool must be
equipped with a self-closing gate so designed as to cause the gate to return to a closed
locked position when not in use with the self-latching device to be located on the pool side
of the fence.
23.8
Every fence required under this section shall be maintained by the owner or occupier in
good order. All sagging gates, loose parts, torn mesh or missing material, worn latches,
locks or broken or binding components must be promptly replaced or repaired.
23.9
Public pools and spas require Ministry of Health approval prior to issuance of permits.
24.0
RETAINING STRUCTURES
24.1
A registered professional must undertake the design and conduct field reviews of the
construction of a retaining structure greater than 1.5 metres (5 ft) in height in elevation
difference. The registered professional shall provide the Building Official with certification
that the plans submitted or specified aspects of those plans comply with the Building Code
and also that the field reviews have been completed with the work being in compliance
with the Building Code requirements.
25.0
BUILDING NUMBERING
25.1
The Building Official is authorized to number, renumber or alter the numbering of any
building as he or she may deem 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.
25.2
Where a permit is issued, the Building Official shall designate the number or series of
numbers requisite for the building or buildings authorized by the permit.
25.3
The owner or occupant of any building for which a number has been designated shall
display the number which consists of individual numerals 0.1 metres (4 in) or more in
height installed on a contrasting background in a conspicuous position on the building or
premises so as to be clearly legible from the street.
25.4
An owner of a building may, subject to paying the required fee calculated in accordance
with Schedule "G" of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005. request an address change. AB2787
25.5
Where the Building Official renumbers or alters the number of any building, the owner or
occupant of the building shall, within 30 days after receipt of a notice in writing from the
Building Official indicating that change in numbering, remove any existing building number
and display the new number in the manner required under subsection 25.3.
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26.0
ENERGY STEP CODE
26.1 Effective January 01, 2021, Part 9 buildings shall be designed and constructed to conform
to:
26.1.1
Step 2 of the Energy Step Code; or
26.1.2
Step 1 of the Energy Step Code with a low-carbon heating system.
26.2
Effective from January 01, 2021, Part 3 buildings shall be designed and constructed to
conform to:
26.2.1
Step 2 of the Energy Step Code; or
26.2.2
Step 1 of the Energy Step Code with a low-carbon heating system.
26.3
When an Energy Advisor or a Registered Professional provides the required
documentation or field reviews in accordance with this bylaw, the City will rely solely on
the field reviews undertaken by the Energy Advisor or Registered Professional and the
documentation submitted pursuant to this bylaw as assurance that the construction or
applicable aspect thereof substantially conforms to the design, the Building Code, this
bylaw and any other applicable enactments respecting energy efficiency.
26.4
With respect to a building permit that falls within the scope of Part 9 of the current BC
Building Code, the owner must provide, to the satisfaction of the Building Official, all the
materials and documentation required by the BC Energy Step Code, prepared and signed
by an Energy Advisor, and such other documents and materials as required by the Building
Official.
26.5
Notwithstanding Section 26.4 above, where a Registered Professional is required under
this bylaw, in respect of a building permit for a building or structure that falls within the
scope of Part 3 or Part 9 of the current BC Building Code, the professional design and
field reviews shall include the materials and documentation required by this bylaw, the BC
Energy Step Code and such other reports and materials as required by the Building
Official.
27.0
PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
27.1
Any person who contravenes this Bylaw is liable upon summary conviction to a fine not
exceeding $10,000 and the cost of prosecution, every day during which there is an
infraction of this Bylaw constituting a separate offence.
27.2
A person who fails to comply with any order or notice issued by a Building Official, or who
allows a violation of this Bylaw to continue, contravenes this Bylaw.
27.3
A person who commences construction prior to obtaining a permit as required by this
Bylaw, shall pay permit fee and penalty as prescribed in Schedule "G" of Fee Bylaw 2092,
2005. For the purposes of this subsection, construction shall be deemed to have
commenced when a building has been moved to its new location, or the concrete footings
have been poured, or equivalent work is undertaken in the case of other building systems.
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27.4
A Building Official may order the cessation of any work that is proceeding in contravention
of the Building Code or this Bylaw by posting a Stop Work notice on the building or
structure in the form provided by the City.
27.5
The owner of property on which a Stop Work notice has been posted, and every other
person, must cease all construction work immediately and shall not do any work until all
applicable provisions of the Building Code and this Bylaw have been substantially
complied with and the Stop Work notice has been rescinded in writing by a Building
Official.
28.0
SEVERABILITY
28.1
The provisions of this Bylaw are severable and the invalidity of any part of this Bylaw shall
not affect the validity of the remainder of this Bylaw.
29.0
TRANSITION
29.1
This Bylaw shall not affect the right of an owner under a permit issued prior to the coming
into force of this Bylaw, provided the owner has commenced work within 3 months of the
date of issuance of the permit and has actively and continuously carried out work
thereafter according to the Bylaw requirements in force at the time of permit issuance.
30.0
ENACTMENT AND REPEAL
30.0
This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect upon its final passage and adoption.
30.1
Building Bylaw 1588, 1994 and all amendments thereof are hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST TIME on the 24th day of April 2007.
READ A SECOND TIME on the 24th day of April 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME on the 12th day of June 2007.
THIRD READING RESCINDED on the 22nd day of January 2008.
BYLAW AMENDED on the 22nd day of January 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME on the 22nd day of January 2008.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED on the 12th day of February 2008.
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Stewart B. Alsgard, Mayor
Marie Claxton, City Clerk