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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF TAYLOR
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 391, 1991
DISTRICT OF TAYLOR
BYLAW NO. 391, 1991
CONTENTS
PART I -
INTERPRETATION
1.1
1.3
1. 4
1.5
1.6
1. 7
1.8
1.9
Application
Definitions
Duty of Care
Cause of Action
Warranty or Representation
Owner's Responsibility
Administrative Directions
Building Inspector Authorization
PART 2 - PROHIBITIONS
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Conformity With Building Code and Bylaw
Requirement for Permit
Construction and Occupancy
General Prohibitions
PART 3 -
THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
Administration of Bylaw
Issuance of Permits
Refusal to Issue Permit
Permit Revocation
Tests
Stop Work Order
Lapse of Permit
Extension after Expiry Date
Renewal
Right of Entry
Credentials
PART 4 - MUNICIPAL AND UTILITY SERVICES
4.1
Access, Sewerage and Water
PART 5 - BUILDING PERMITS
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
Requirements and Exemptions
Separate Application for Each Building
Form of Application
Plan Processing Fee
Building Permit Fee
Transferability of Permit
Correction or Errors
Changes by Permit Holder
Permit and Plans at Site
Solid Burning Fuel Appliances
Occupancy Permits
Requirement for Professional Designer
Release from Liability
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PART
6.1
6.2
PART
7.1
7.2
7.3
PART
8.1
8.2
8.3
PART
9.1
9.2
9.3
PART
10.1
10.2
PART
11.1
11.2
PART
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
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CONTENTS
6 -
FOUNDATIONS
Crawl Space Floors
Survey Certificate
7 -
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
Issuance of Permit
Permit Application
Permit Fee
8 -
SWIMMING POOLS
Siting
Fencing
Self-Closing Gate
9 -
BUILDING MOVE
General
Insurance
Fees
10 -
INSPECTIONS
Inspection Schedule
Order to Uncover
11 -
VIOLATIONS
Violations
Penalty
12 -
MISCELLANEOUS
Severability
Repeal
Schedules
Citation
- Plan Processing Fees
- Permit and Other Fees
- Refund of Building Permit Fees
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SCHEDULE A
SCHEDULE B
SCHEDULE C
SCHEDULE D
SCHEDULE E-1
- Confirmation of "Commitment By Owner"
SCHEDULE E-2
SCHEDULE F
SCHEDULE G
SCHEDULE H
- Assurance of "Professional Design" and
Commitment for "Field Review"
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Summary of Professional Design Of and
Field Review Requirements
- Assurance of "Professional Field Review"
and "Compliance"
- Assurance of Subsurface Investigation
- owner's Undertakings
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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF TAYLOR
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 391, 1991
The Building Bylaw of The Corporation of the
District of Taylor
WHEREAS the Municipal Act of the Province of British
Columbia authorizes the establishment of a Building Code for the
Province;
AND WHEREAS the British Columbia Building Code has been
adopted by the Provincial Government to govern standards for the
construction of buildings in all municipalities and regional
districts in British Columbia;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to provide for the
administration of the said Building Code;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the
District of Taylor, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
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PART 1
Application
1.1
1. 2
Definitions
1. 3
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INTERPRETATION
This Bylaw shall be applicable to the geographic area of
the Municipality and to all land, water, airspace,
buildings and structures therein.
This Bylaw is enacted to set standards in the general
public interest.
In this Bylaw,
"agent" includes a person, firm, company or corporation
partnership or society representing the owner by written
consent, and includes a hired tradesman or contractor who
may be granted permits for work within the limitations of
his licence;
"assembly use" means the use of a building or structure
by a gathering of persons for civic, political, travel,
religious, social, entertainment, educational, recrea-
tional or like purposes, or for the consumption of food
or drink;
"building" means a structure or portion thereof, except a
structure prescribed by regulation as exempt from the
Building Code, including foundations and supporting
structures for freestanding sign structures over 3 metres
in height, equipment or machinery, and including
mechanical devices and plumbing fixtures, which building
is used or intended to be used for supporting or
sheltering any use or occupancy;
"Building Code" means the current edition of the British
Columbia Building Code as established by regulation
pursuant to Section 740 of the Municipal Act;
"Building Inspector" means that person appointed by
Council as the Building Inspector of the Municipality and
those persons or positions designated by Bylaw o~
resolution pursuant to Section 1.1 of the Municipal
Act to act in the place of the Building Inspector;
"Clerk" means that person appointed by Council as the
Clerk of the Municipality and those persons or positions
designated by Bylaw or resolution pursuant to Section 1.1
of the Municipal Act to act in the place of the Clerk;
"construct" includes to build, erect, install, repair,
alter, add, enlarge, move, locate, relocate, reconstruct,
demolish, remove, excavate or shore, but excludes to
repaint exterior or interior surfaces;
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"construction" includes erection, installation, repair,
alteration, addition, enlargement, movement, location,
relocation, reconstruction, demolition, removal or
excavation, but excludes the repainting of exterior and
interior surfaces;
"Council" means the Council of The Corporation of the
District of Taylor;
"Land Title Office" means the Land Title Office for the
Prince George District of the Province of British
Columbia;
"Municipality" means The Corporation of the District of
Taylor and includes those lands, including the surface of
water, which comprise The Corporation of the District of
Taylor;
"occupancy" means the use or intended use of a building
or structure or any part thereof for the shelter or
support of persons, animals or property;
"occupancy permit" means an occupancy permit authorizing
occupancy issued by the Building Inspector under this
Bylaw;
"owner" in respect of real property means the registered
owner of an estate in fee simple, and includes:
(a)
the tenant for life under a registered life
estate;
(b)
the registered holder of the last registered
agreement for sale;
(c)
the holder or occupier of land held in the manner
mentioned in Sections 409 and 410 of the Municipal
Act; and
(d)
an Indian who is an owner under the letters patent
of a municipality incorporated under Section 10 of
the Municipal Act;
"permit" means a permit authorizing construction
regulated by this Bylaw issued by the Building Inspector
under this Bylaw;
"person" means a natural person, his heirs, executors,
administrators, or assigns, and a firm, corporation,
municipal or quasi-municipal corporation, school board,
hospital board or other government or government agency,
and the singular includes the plural, and the male
includes the female;
"Professional Designer" means a person who is registered
in the Province of British Columbia as a member of good
standing in the Architectural Institute or the
Association of Professional Engineers;
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"public use" includes the use of a building or structure
for a college, court of law, community centre, fire hall,
prison, library, museum, park, playground, public
hospital, public school, federal, municipal or provincial
office, or other public purposes;
"real property" means land together with all improvements
which have been affixed to the land so as to make them a
part thereof;
"structure" means a construction of any kind whether
fixed to, supported by, or sunk into land or water, and
includes without limitation a mobile or factory built
home, a swimming pool, and sewer, water or plumbing works
or services, but specifically excludes landscaping,
paving improvements, retaining walls under 1.0 metre in
height, signs and fences;
"swimming pool" means any structure or constructed
depression used or intended to be used for swimming,
bathing, wading or diving which is designed to contain
water and has a surf ace area exceeding 15 square metres
to a depth exceeding 1.00 m.;
"vehicular access" means a public highway having a
maintained minimum width of 6.0 metres of sufficient
strength to carry a fire truck of 9.0 tonne single-axle
loading, which highway is ditched or storm-sewered for
required drainage, and for which a boulevard crossing can
be approved to serve the building in question.
A lane is
considered vehicular access where the property is served
by a maintained public highway and vehicular access to
the property is permitted only from the lane;
"Zoning Bylaw" means the current edition of the District
of Taylor Zoning Bylaw.
Duty of Care
1.4
This Bylaw does not create any duty of care whatsoever on
the Municipality, the Council members, the Building
Inspector, or any employees or agents of the Municipality
in respect of:
(a)
the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw;
(b)
the review and approval of the drawings, plans
and specifications;
(c)
inspections made by the Building Inspector or
failure to make such inspections; or
(d)
the enforcement or failure to enforce the
current edition of the Building Code or the
provisions of this Bylaw.
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Cause of Action
1.5
Neither a failure to administer or enforce, or the
incomplete or inadequate administration or enforcement,
of the Building Code or the provisions of this Bylaw, nor
any error, omission or other neglect in relation to 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 give
rise to a cause of action against the Municipality in
favour of any person whomsoever, including the owner or
his agent.
Warranty or Representation
1.6
Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw, the
review and approval of the drawings, plans and
specifications, nor inspections made by the Building
Inspector, shall in any way constitute a representation,
warranty or statement that the Building Code or this
Bylaw has been complied with and no person shall rely on
any of the above listed matters as establishing
compliance with the Building Code or this Bylaw.
Owner's Responsibility
1.7
The Municipality assumes no responsibility and it shall
be the full responsibility of the owner or his agent to
carry out the work or have the work carried out in
accordance with the requirements of the Building Code,
this Bylaw and all other Bylaws of the Municipality.
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.
Administrative Directions
1.8
Words defining the responsibilities and authority of the
Building Inspector shall be construed to be internal
administrative directions and not as creating a duty.
Building Inspector Authorization
1.9
The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to act in
the place of the Clerk for the purpose of entering on
property under Section 3.10 of this Bylaw.
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PART 2
PROHIBITIONS
Conformity with Building Code and Bylaw
2.1
(a)
No building or structure, or part of a building
or structure, shall be constructed except in
accordance with the requirements of the Building
Code and of this Bylaw.
(b)
Section 2.l(a) of this Bylaw applies whether or not
in any case it is expressly stated that the doing of
or failure to do the thing mentioned shall be
unlawful.
Requirement for Permit
2.2
No person shall construct or authorize the
construction of any building or structure or part
thereof unless a permit for the work has first been
issued by the Building Inspector.
Construction and Occupancy
2.3
The requirements of the Building Code and of this Bylaw
shall apply to the construction and the use and occupancy
of a building or structure.
General Prohibitions
2.4
No person shall:
(a)
Unless authorized by the Building Inspector,
reverse, alter, deface, cover, remove or in any way
tamper with any notice or certificate posted upon or
affixed to any building pursuant to any provision of
this Bylaw;
(b)
do any work that is at variance with the
description, plans or specifications for the
building, structure, work or thing for which a
permit has been issued, unless such change has been
reviewed by the Building Inspector and the Building
Inspector has authorized the change;
(c)
interfere with or obstruct the entry of the Clerk or
his duly authorized representatives acting in the
conduct of administration and enforcement of this
Bylaw;
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(d)
erase, alter or modify any drawings or
specifications after the same have been reviewed by
the Building Inspector, or any drawings or
specifications which have been filed for reference
with the Building Inspector after the permit has
been issued;
(e)
submit false or misleading information in relation
to an application for a permit under this Bylaw; or
(f)
occupy or permit occupancy of any building or part
thereof hereafter erected before a valid and
subsisting occupancy permit has been issued by the
Building Inspector provided that subject to the
provisions of this Bylaw and upon request of the
holder of a permit or the owner, the Building
Inspector may issue a provisional approval for the
occupancy of part of a building;
(g)
occupy or permit occupancy of any building or part
thereof contrary to the terms of any occupancy
permit, notice or certificate issued by the Building
Inspector;
(h)
continues work on any project following the posting
of a stop work order pursuant to Section 3.6.1 of
this Bylaw;
(i)
construct on a parcel unless the civic address is
conspicuously posted on the front of the premises or
on a sign post so that it may be easily read from
the public highway.
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PART 3
THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
Administration of Bylaw
3.1
The Building Inspector may:
(a)
keep records of applications received, permits and
orders issued, inspections and tests made, and
retain for at least seven years copies of all papers
and documents connected with the administration of
this Bylaw; and
(b)
take such action as he considers necessary to
establish whether any method or type of construction
or material used in the construction of any building
conforms with the requirements and provisions of the
Building Code.
Any records, paper or documents kept by the Building
Inspector are the property of the Municipality and shall
not be available for public viewing without the consent
of the Building Inspector unless consent by resolution is
obtained from the Council.
Issuance of Permits
3.2
The Building Inspector shall issue a permit to the owner
or to his agent where he is satisfied that the work which
is the subject of a permit application will comply with
the requirements of the Building Code, the provisions of
this Bylaw and all other Bylaws of the Municipality, and
the requirements of Sections 5.1 to 5.5 inclusive of this
Bylaw have been satisfied.
Refusal to Issue Permit
3.3
The Building Inspector may refuse to issue a permit
where, in his opinion:
(a)
the information submitted is inadequate to determine
whether the work which is the subject of a permit
application will comply with the requirements of the
Building Code, this Bylaw or any other Bylaw of the
Municipality;
(b)
the information submitted on the permit application
is incorrect; or
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(c)
the work which is the subject of a permit
application will not comply with the requirements of
the Building Code, this Bylaw or any other Bylaw of
the Municipality.
Permit Revocation
3.4
Tests
3.5
The Building Inspector may revoke a permit where:
(a)
there is a contravention of any term or condition
under which the permit was issued;
(b)
there is a contravention of any requirement of the
Building Code or of this Bylaw or any other Bylaw of
the Municipality;
(c)
the permit was issued on the basis of incorrect
information supplied by the owner or agent; or
(d)
the applicant has been notified of a violation of
this Bylaw with regard to the construction of
another building or part thereof for which a permit
has been issued to him and such violation has not
been remedied.
The permit revocation shall be in writing and shall be
transmitted to the permit holder by registered mail or
personal service.
The Building Inspector may revoke or refuse to issue a
permit where in his opinion the results of tests on
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.
Stop Work Order
3.6.1
The Building Inspector may direct the immediate
suspension or correction of all or any portion of the
work on any building or structure by issuing a stop work
order whenever it is found by him that the work is not
being performed in accordance with:
(a)
the requirements of the Building Code, this Bylaw or
any other Bylaw of the Municipality;
(b)
the plans, drawings and specification submitted with
the application for a permit; or
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3.6.2
3.6.3
3.6.4
3.6.5
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(c)
a valid and subsisting permit having been issued by
the Building Inspector.
The Building Inspector may issue a stop work order by
causing:
(a)
a notice of the order to be attached to the
structure requiring suspension of any construction;
and
(b)
a copy of the notice of the order to be delivered to
the owner of the real property on which the said
structure stands, either personally or to his most
recent address as it appears on the record of the
Land Title Office.
The owner shall within forty-eight (48) hours of the
posting of a notice under Section 3.6.2 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.
The notice referred to in Section 3.6.2 shall remain
posted on the premises until the violation has been
remedied to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector.
Subject to Section 3.6.3, no work other than the required
remedial measures shall be carried out on the parcel of
land affected by the notice referred to in Section 3.6.2
until the notice has been removed by the Building
Inspector.
Lapse of Permit
3.7
A permit shall expire:
(a)
unless construction pursuant to the permit is
commenced within one year of the date of issuance; or
(b)
where construction has been discontinued or
suspended for a period of more than one year from
the date of the last inspection by the Building
Inspector.
Extension After Expiry Date
3.8
A permit which has expired before construction has been
started may be extended for a period of not greater than
one year from the date of expiry provided that:
(a)
application in writing for the extension is made
within thirty (30) days of the date of expiry; and
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Renewal
3.9
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(b)
a fee as set out in Schedule B attached hereto and
forming part of this Bylaw has been paid.
Where a building permit has expired or been revoked, the
Building Inspector may renew the permit if all the
conditions set out in Section 3.2 are fulfilled and the
applicant for the permit has paid the fee as set out in
Schedule B attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw.
Right of Entry
3.10
Credentials
3.11
The Clerk is authorized to enter on any property at any
time between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any
day in order to ascertain whether the requirements of
this Bylaw are being met; PROVIDED THAT where the
property which is to be subject of the inspection is an
occupied dwelling unit, he shall first obtain the consent
of the occupant, or the occupant shall first have been
given 24 hours written notice of the Clerk's intention to
inspect the dwelling unit.
The Building Inspector shall ensure that all persons
entering on property under Section 3.10 of this Bylaw
shall be in possession of credentials which identify them
as the Clerk's duly authorized representatives -
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PART 4
MUNICIPAL AND UTILITY SERVICES
Access, Sewerage and Water
4.1
Notwithstanding the regulations hereinafter contained,
the Building Inspector may refuse to issue a building
permit for the construction of a building unless:
(a)
vehicular access is provided to the parcel upon
which the building is to be placed or constructed;
(b)
the parcel is serviced to the parcel line by a
municipal sewage disposal system or has been
approved for the installation of an alternative
disposal system;
(c)
the parcel is serviced to the parcel line from a
municipal water distribution system or alternative
system of sufficient size and capacity to supply the
required water for potable and fire protection
services; and
(d)
the parcel is serviced to the parcel line by a
municipal drainage system for the impounding,
conveying and discharging of surf ace waters or has
been approved for the installation of an alternative
disposal system.
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PART 5
BUILDING PERMITS
Requirements and Exemptions
5 .1.1
5 .1. 2
5.1.3
It shall be the responsibility of the owner or his agent
to make application for and obtain a permit prior to
commencement of any construction of any building or
structure of any part thereof.
No person shall commence or continue construction of any
building or structure unless a permit for the work has
been issued by the Building Inspector, except that a
permit is not required for the construction of:
(a)
a building or structure which does not exceed 15
square metres in building area;
(b)
temporary on-site trailers for projects being
constructed under valid permits;
provided that they comply with all applicable Bylaws and
regulations.
Every owner or his agent shall, when required by the
Building Inspector, uncover and replace at his own
expense any work which has been covered up contrary to an
order issued by the Building Inspector.
Separate Application for each Building
5.2
Each building to be constructed on a parcel shall be the
subject of a separate permit application and permit, and
shall be assessed a separate permit fee based on the
value of the building.
Form of Application
5.3
Applications for permits filed with the Building
Inspector shall:
(a)
be made in the form prescribed by the Building
Inspector;
( b)
be signed by the owner or his agent;
( c)
state the intended use or uses of the building or
structure;
(d)
include a minimum of two complete sets of the
drawings, specifications and plans drawn to scale of
the building to be constructed showing:
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(i) the dimensions of the building or structure;
(ii) the proposed use of each room or floor
area;
(iii) the dimensions of the property on which
the building or structure is, or is to be,
situated, including its location in respect
of the parcel boundaries;
(iv) the grades and elevations of the streets
and sewers abutting the property;
(v) the positions, heights and horizontal
dimensions of all existing buildings on the
property;
(vi) a survey of the building site prepared
by a British Columbia Land Surveyor, when
required by the Building Inspector;
(vii) the technical information specified in
the Building Code and in other parts of this
Bylaw required to be included in the
drawings, specifications and plans;
(viii) drive-way profiles, site drainage,
parking arrangements and landscaping;
(ix) the location and size of every drain and
of every trap or inspection piece that is on
a drain;
(x) in section, the size and location of
every soil or waste pipe, trap and vent pipe,
and the drawings, specifications and plans
shall contain complete design and calculation
criteria and shall contain the name and
address of the designer;
(xi) other information necessary to illustrate
all essential features of the design of the
building;
(e)
include the following information when required
by the Building Inspector:
(i) a copy of a valid permit to construct a
sewage disposal system under the Health
Act issued by the Ministry of Health or a
waste management permit under the Waste
Management Act issued by the Waste
Management Branch of the Ministry of
Environment and Parks, if required;
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(ii) a copy of a valid permission to construct and
maintain access to a provincial highway issued
by the Ministry of Transportation and
Highways, if required;
(iii) approval by the Municipality for vehicular
access; and
(iv) where the building or structure which is the
subject of a permit application is intended
for assembly or public use, confirmation that
the plans, drawings and specifications
submitted with the permit application conform
with the requirements of the National Fire
Code of Canada;
(f)
be accompanied by the fee set out in Schedule B
attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw;
(g)
contain any other information necessary to satisfy
the Building Inspector that the proposed building or
structure complies with all relevant Municipal
Bylaws.
Plan Processing Fee
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
An application for a permit shall be accompanied by the
appropriate plan processing fee as set out in Schedule A
attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw.
A plan processing fee assessed under Schedule A attached
hereto and forming part of this Bylaw shall be a credit
towards the permit fee assessed under Schedule B attached
hereto and forming part of this Bylaw levied at the time
of permit issuance.
A plan processing fee is non-refundable, and shall be
forfeited if the permit has not been secured and entirely
paid for within thirty days of notification that the
permit is ready for issuance.
Building Permit Fee
5.5.1
Before receiving a permit for any building or structure,
the owner or his agent shall first pay to the Building
Inspector the appropriate building permit fee as set out
in Schedule B attached hereto and forming part of this
Bylaw.
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5.5.3
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No fee or part of a fee paid to the Municipality shall be
refunded if a start has been made on the construction of
the building.
A permit fee may be partially refunded as set out in
Schedule C attached hereto and forming part of this
Bylaw, provided that the owner or his agent has submitted
a written request for a refund, the Building Inspector
has certified that work has not been commenced, and the
permit has not expired.
Transferability of Permit
5.6
A permit or an application for a permit that is in
process shall not be transferred or assigned until the
applicant has notified the Building Inspector in writing
who has authorized the transfer or assignment, and the
applicant has paid the fee required under Schedule B
attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw.
Correction of Errors
5.7
The review of drawings, specifications and plans and the
issuance of a permit shall not prevent the Building
Inspector from thereafter requiring the correction of
errors in the said drawings, specifications and plans, or
from prohibiting building construction or occupancy being
carried on when in violation of this or any other Bylaw.
Changes By Permit Holder
5.8
No construction which is at variance with the drawings,
plans or specifications for a building or structure for
which a permit has been issued shall take place, unless
such change has been reviewed and approved by the
Building Inspector.
Permit and Plans at Site
5.9
The owner of a property or his agent shall, during
construction, keep:
(a)
posted in a conspicuous place on the property in
respect of which the permit has been issued, the
building permit or a copy thereof; and
(b)
at all times on the property in respect of which the
permit has been issued, a set of reviewed drawings
and specifications describing the work covered by
the permit.
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Solid Burning Fuel Appliances
5.10.1
5.10.2
Any person installing or making repairs to solid fuel
burning appliances shall make an application on the form
prescribed by the Building Inspector.
Inspection of the solid fuel burning appliances shall
occur at intervals during construction and once after the
burner has been installed.
Occupancy Permits
5.11.1
5.11.2
No person shall occupy or permit the occupancy of a
building before the Building Inspector has:
(a)
issued an occupancy permit for the building after
construction authorized by the permit is complete; or
(b)
given written permission for provisional occupancy
if construction authorized by the permit is not
complete.
The Building Inspector may refuse to issue the occupancy
permit or written permission if the building or part
thereof does not comply with the requirements of the
Building Code or of this Bylaw or any other Bylaw of the
Municipality.
Requirement for Professional Designer
5.12.1
5.12.2
5.12.3
Where the Building Inspector determines that the site
conditions, size or complexity of the building, or
structure or any part or component thereof so warrant, he
may require professional design and field review.
Professional design ref erred to in this Bylaw requires
that a Professional Designer be responsible for the
design and that all appropriate plans, specifications and
related documents bear the seal or stamp of the
Professional Designer.
Field review referred to in this Bylaw requires that a
Professional Designer be responsible for such reviews of
the work at the project site and at fabrication
locations, where applicable, as the Professional Designer
in his professional discretion considers to be necessary
in order to ascertain that the work substantially
conforms in all material respects to the plans and
supporting documents prepared by the Professional
Designer for which the permit is issued by the
Municipality for the project.
This includes keeping
records of all site visits and any corrective action
taken as a result thereof.
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5.12.4
5.12.5
5.12.6
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Prior to the issuance of a permit, where the Building
Inspector requires professional design and field review,
the owner shall submit Letters of Assurance in the from
of:
(a)
Schedule D attached hereto and forming part of this
Bylaw confirming that he has retained the necessary
Professional Designers for all the applicable
disciplines for professional design and field
review; and
(b)
Schedules E-1 and E-2 attached hereto and forming
part of this Bylaw incorporating the assurances of
the Professional Designers that the plans,
specifications, drawings and related documents
submitted with the application for a permit conform
substantially with Building Code and other
applicable safety enactments and their commitment
for field review;
Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, for cases
described in Section 5.12.1, the owner shall submit
Letters of Assurance in the form set out in Schedule F
attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw
incorporating the assurances of Professional Designers
that:
(a)
the professional field review has been completed for
all the applicable disciplines, and
(b)
the construction of the project substantially
conforms with the plans specifications and related
documents for which the permit was issued.
Where the Building Inspector determines that the site
conditions so warrant, he may require that the owner
submit a Letter of Assurance in the form of Schedule G
attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw
incorporating the assurance of a Professional Designer in
the applicable discipline that he has carried out a
subsurface investigation of the site in accordance with
Part 4, Section 4.2.4, of the Building Code.
Release from Liability
5.13
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Bylaw, a
Building Inspector may require as a condition of the
issuance of a permit that the owner execute and submit to
the Municipality a release and undertaking in the form
set out in Schedule H attached hereto and forming part of
this Bylaw.
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PART 6
FOUNDATIONS
Crawl Space Floors
6.1
In addition to the requirements of the Building Code, a
crawl space floor shall be finished with a layer of
continuous membrane composed of an approved moisture
resistant material.
Over the membrane shall be placed a
continuous layer of concrete of a thickness of at least
50 mm.
Survey Certificate
6.2
Where the Building Inspector so requires, the owner
shall, after the foundation of the building has been
placed and prior to constructing any portion of the
building on the foundation, submit to the Building
Inspector for his approval a plan of non-encroachment
prepared by a British Columbia Land Surveyor showing:
(a)
the shortest distances from the surfaces of the
foundation to all parcel lines;
(b)
sufficient spot elevations in the front and rear
yards to establish the average grade of the site;
(c)
sufficient spot elevations of the centre line of all
roads abutting the parcel or lot to establish the
average elevation of the road; and
(d)
an elevation of the top of the finished concrete
wall or in the case of a dwelling constructed on a
concrete slab an elevation at the top of the
concrete slab.
All elevations shall be measured from geodetic datum .
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PART 7
TEMPORARY
BUILDINGS
Issuance of Permit
7.1
Subject to the Bylaws of the Municipality and orders of
the Council, the Building Inspector may issue a permit
for the erection or placement of a temporary building, or
structure for a temporary occupancy provided that:
(a)
the permit shall be for a period not exceeding
twelve months; and
(b)
the building or structure is located in compliance
with the Zoning Bylaw, is built (where applicable)
in compliance with the Building Code, and is
connected as required to municipal utility services.
Permit Application
7.2
Permit Fee
7.3.1
7.3.2
The application for a permit for the erection or
placement of a temporary building or structure shall be
made in the form prescribed by the Building Inspector,
shall be signed by the owner or his agent, and shall be
accompanied by:
(a)
plans showing the location of the building or
structure on the site;
(b)
plans showing construction details of the building
or structure; and
(c)
a statement by the owner or his agent indicating the
intended use and duration of the use.
Before receiving a permit for a temporary building or
structure, the owner or his agent shall first pay to the
Building Inspector the appropriate permit fee as set out
in Schedule B attached hereto and forming part of this
Bylaw.
Permit fees for temporary buildings are not refundable.
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PART 8
Siting
8.1
Fencing
8.2
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SWIMMING POOLS
A swimming pool, unless contained within a building,
shall be sited no less than 1.2 m from a building or from
a parcel line.
A swimming pool shall be enclosed with a fence having a
minimum height of 1.5 m, and having no openings greater
than 100 mm at their least dimension.
Self-Closing Gate
8.3
Access through a fence enclosing a swimming pool shall be
through a self-closing gate designed so as to cause the
gate to return to a locked position when not in use, and
secured by a spring lock which is located on the swimming
pool side.
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PART 9
General
9.1
Insurance
9.2
Fees
9.3
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BUILDING MOVE
No person shall move any building or structure having a
gross floor area exceeding 10 square metres (107.6 square
feet) into or within the Municipality unless:
(a)
such person has first made an application for a
permit and paid the appropriate building move fee
set out in Schedule B attached hereto and forming
part of this Bylaw;
(b)
the Building Inspector has inspected and has issued
a permit authorizing the moving of the building;
(c)
the building or structure conforms in every respect
with the requirements of the Building Code and the
provisions of this Bylaw and any other Bylaws of the
Municipality;
(d)
if the building or structure is used or intended for
use as a dwelling, the building has an assessed
value of more than TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) DOLLARS.
Every person applying for a permit to move a building or
structure shall furnish proof, to the satisfaction of the
Building Inspector, of the age of the building to be
moved and of liability insurance to cover the proposed
moving of the said building in an amount not less that
THREE MILLION ($3,000,000.00) DOLLARS.
The policy of
insurance shall be endorsed to include the Municipality
as an added name insured insofar as liability may be
created by the granting of any permission under this
Bylaw.
Building move fees are not refundable.
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PART 10
INSPECTIONS
Inspection Schedule
10.l
The owner of a property or his agent shall:
(a)
prior to the conunencement of any construction,
obtain all permits required in connection with that
construction including, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, change in occupancy
classification, swinuning pools, free standing sign
structures greater than 3 metres in height,
canopies, awnings, marquees, buildings to be moved,
and foundations for equipment or machinery;
(b)
give at least twenty-four (24) hours notice to the
Building Inspector in order to obtain his inspection
and approval of the construction:
(i) after forms for the footings and foundations
are complete, but prior to the placing of
concrete therein;
(ii) after forms for the floor slab and grade are
complete and any reinforcing steel, heating
duct work or pipe for radiant heat is placed
but prior to the placing of concrete therein;
(iii) when framing and sheathing, all exterior doors,
windows and roof membrane are completed,
including the installation of any flashing,
fire stopping, bracing, chimney, solid fuel
burning appliance, duct work, rough wiring,
gas venting, and rough plumbing but before the
insulation, lath or other interior or exterior
finish is applied which would conceal such
work;
(iv) after all the insulation and the vapour barrier
are in place, but prior to the concealing of
such work;
(v) after the building or portion thereof has been
completed and is ready for occupancy, but
prior to actual occupancy;
(c)
give at least forty-eight (48) hours notice to the
Building Inspector:
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(i) of intent to corrunence construction on a
building site;
(ii) before a drain or sanitary or storm sewer is
covered;
(iii) before covering any work that has been ordered
to be inspected; or
(iv) before a drive-way is installed.
Order to Uncover
10.2
The Building Inspector may require any person referred to
in Section 10.1 of this Bylaw to uncover any part of a
plumbing system which was covered before it was inspected
and approved by the Building Inspector -
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PART 11
Violations
11.1
Penalty
11.2
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VIOLATIONS
Every person who violates or who causes or allows to be
violated any of the requirements of this Bylaw shall be
guilty of an offence and each day the violation is caused
or allowed to continue shall constitute a separate
offence.
Every person who commits an offence contrary to the
provisions of this Bylaw is liable on summary conviction
to a penalty of not more than $2,000.00 in addition to
the costs of the prosecution.
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PART 12
Severabilitv
12.1
Repeal
12.2
Schedules
12.3
Citation
12.4
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MISCELLANEOUS
If any Section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of
this Bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid by the
decision of any Court of competent jurisdiction, the
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Bylaw.
The following Bylaws are hereby repealed:
(a)
Building By-Law No. 11, 1959;
( b)
Building amendment By-Law No. 42, 1961;
( c)
Building By-Law No. 165, 1973;
( d)
Building Moving By-Law No. 200, 1976;
( e)
Building Amendment By-Law No. 286, 1980.
Schedule A through H inclusive are attached hereto and
form part of this Bylaw.
This Bylaw may be cited as "District of Taylor Building
Bylaw No. 391, 1991".
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READ A FIRST TIME THIS
2nd
DAY OF
APRIL
, 1991
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READ A SECOND TIME THIS 16th
DAY OF
APRIL
I 1991
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READ A THIRD TIME THIS
16th
DAY OF
APRIL
, 1991
~~~~~~~~~~~
RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED THIS
7th
DAY OF~~_M_A_Y~~~~ ' 1991
I hereby certify that this
is a true copy of Bylaw No.
391, 1991 of the District of
Taylor, cited as "District of
Taylor Building Bylaw No. 391,
1991".
MUNICIPAL CLERK
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MUNICIPAL CLERK
DISTRICT OF TAYLOR
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391, 1991
SCHEDULE A
PLAN PROCESSING FEES
Al.l
Al.2
For a permit application to construct
a new One-Family Dwelling:
For permit applications for other
than a new One Family Dwelling construction:
Al.2.1
Al.2.2
Al.2.3
the plan processing fee shall
be fifty percent (50%) of the
estimated permit fee required
pursuant to Schedule B attached
hereto and forming part of this
Bylaw to the nearest dollar;
the plan processing fee shall
not exceed $2,000.00; and
the minimum plan processing fee
is $25.00.
$100.00
DISTRICT OF TAYLOR
BYLAW NO.
391, 1991
SCHEDULE B
A.
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Estimated Value of Construction
$0 up to $5,000
Exceeds $5,000 up to $50,000
Exceeds $50,000.00
Fee
$25.00
$5.00 per
$1,000.00
or portion
thereof
$3,00 per
$1,000.00
or portion
thereof
The estimated value of construction shall be determined by the
Building Inspector on the basis of the contract price and the fair
market value of the building or structure.
B.
BUILDING MOVE INSPECTION FEE
1.
2.
A required inspection within
the Municipality
A required inspection outside
the Municipality
$60.00
$60.00 plus
travelling
expenses of
$1. 00 per
km
Where the Building Inspector is required to use overnight
accommodation, aircraft or ferry transportation in order to make a
building move inspection, the actual costs of the accommodation,
meals or transportation shall be payable in addition to other
applicable fees.
C.
OTHER BUILDING PERMIT FEES
1.
Demolition or removal of a building
or structure
2.
3 -
Plumbing fixture
Solid fuel burning appliance or
chimney
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$25.00
$5.00 per
plumbing
fixture
$25.00
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SCHEDULE B
D.
TEMPORARY BUILDING PERMIT
(for one year or any portion thereof
E.
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY
Inspections due to a change of occupancy
where no alterations are made
F.
OCCUPANCY PERMIT
Fee
G.
REINSPECTION FEE
Where it has been determined by the
Building Inspector that due to
non-compliance with the provisions of
this Bylaw or due to unsatisfactory
workmanship, more than two inspections
are necessary for each type of inspection,
the fee for each inspection after the
second inspection shall be
H.
SPECIAL INSPECTION FEES
(a)
For a Special Inspection during normal
working hours to establish the condition
of a building, or where an inspection
requires special arrangements because
of time, locations, or construction
techniques, the additional fee for each
such inspection
(b)
For a required permit inspection,
for building Bylaw compliance, which
cannot be carried out during normal
working hours and where there is a
request to carry out such inspection
AFTER HOURS during which the off ices of
the Municipal Hall are normally open, the
fee to be based on the time actually spent
in making such inspection, including
travelling time for each hour or part
thereof
$100.00
$ 25.00
N/C
$ 30.00
$
60.00
(in addition
to other
required fees)
$
60.00 per hr
(In addition
to other
required fees)
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SCHEDULE B
I.
PERMIT TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT FEE
For the transfer or assignment of a permit or an application for
a building permit pursuant to Section 5.6 an additional fee
shall be paid of ten percent (10%) of the original permit fee or
$30.00, whichever is the greater.
J.
PERMIT EXTENSION FEE
For the extension of a permit pursuant to Section 3.8 an
additional fee shall be paid of ten percent (10%) of the
original permit fee or $30.00, whichever is the greater.
K.
RENEWAL FEE
For the renewal of a permit pursuant to Section 3.9 an
additional fee shall be paid of fifty (50%) percent of the
original permit fee.
Any permit application that was received for plan review prior to the
adoption of this Bylaw shall pay the permit fees that existed at that
time for a period not exceeding 30 days from the date the permit is
ready to be issued.
DISTRICT OF TAYLOR
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391, 1991
SCHEDULE C
REFUND OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Where a refund of a permit fee is approved pursuant to Section 5.5.3
it shall be calculated on the following basis:
(a)
the refund is fifty percent (50%) of the permit fee after
deducting the plan processing fee, which fee is not refundable;
and
(b)
there shall be no refund for permits where an inspection has
been made.
DISTRICT OF TAYLOR
BYLAW NO.
391, 1991
SCHEDULE D
Note:
To be submitted prior to issuance of a Building Permit
CONFIRMATION OF "COMMITMENT BY OWNER"
Re:
Professional Design and Field Review of Construction
by a Coordinating Professional Designer
District of Taylor
Box 300
Taylor, B.C.
voe 2Ko
ATTENTION:
Building Inspector
Dear Sir:
Re:
Address:
~~~,.--~~.............,,....-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Building Permit Application No.: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-
(the "Project")
The undersigned has retained as his Coordinating Professional
Designer
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to undertake and/or co-ordinate the professional design and "field
reviews" of the applicable Professional Designers required for this
Project in order to ascertain that the design will comply and
construction of the Project will substantially conform in all
material respects with the current B.C. Building Code and other
applicable safety enactments, except construction safety aspects.
As used herein, "field reviews" means such reviews
of the work at the Project site and at fabrication
locations, where applicable, as the Professional
Designer in his professional discretion considers
to be necessary in order to ascertain that the work
substantially conforms in all material respects
to the plans and supporting documents prepared by the
Professional Designer for which the permit is issued
by the Municipality for the Project.
This includes
keeping records of all site visits and any corrective
action taken as a result thereof.
The owner and the Coordinating Professional Designer will notify the
Municipal Building Inspector in writing prior to any intended
termination of or by the Coordinating Professional Designer.
It is
understood that work on the above Project will cease as of the
effective date of such termination, until such time as a new
appointment is made, and a "Stop Work Order" shall be posted upon the
said Project by the Municipality.
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SCHEDULE D
COORDINATING PROFESSIONAL
DESIGNER INFORMATION
Coordinating Professional
Designer's Name (Print)
Coordinating Professional
Designer's Signature
Address (Print)
Occupati on (Print )
Owner's Information
owner's Name
Owner's Signature
Address (Print)
If owner is company, affix
corporate seal in space below:
(Affix Coordinating
Professional Designer's
Seal here:)
Agent for Owner Information
Agent's Name
Agent's Signature
Address (Print)
Title (Print)
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The Corporate Seal of
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SCHEDULE D
WITNESS INFORMATION
Print Name
was hereunto affixed in the
Presence of:
Signature
Signature of Officer
Address
Name (Print) of Officer
Print Occupation
Title of Officer
Signature of Officer
Name (Print) of Officer
Title of Officer
The above must be signed by the Owner or his appointed Agent.
The
signature must be witnessed.
If the Owner is a company, the
corporate seal of the company must be affixed to the document in the
presence of the duly authorized officers.
The officers must also
sign, setting forth their positions in the company.
The Coordinating Professional Designer is to be recognized in the
Province of British Columbia as a member in good standing in the
Architectural Institute or the Association of Professional Engineers.
Note:
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391, 1991
SCHEDULE E-1
To be submitted along with Schedule E-2 prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
Separate form to be
submitted by each Professional Designer.
ASSURANCE OF "PROFESSIONAL DESIGN" AND
COMMITMENT FOR "FIELD REVIEW"
District of Taylor
Box 300
Taylor, B.C.
voe 2KO
ATTENTION:
Building Inspector
Dear Sir:
Re:
Address: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Building Permit Application No.
(the "Project")
The undersigned hereby gives assurance that the professional design
of the (initial applicable item/items):
Architectural
---Structural
---Mechanical
---Plumbing
---Fire Suppression systems
---Electrical
---Geotechnical, Temporary
---Geotechnical, Permanent
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"components" of the Project as shown on the plans and supporting
documents prepared by this Professional Designer substantially
conform to all applicable requirements of the current B.C. Building
Code and other applicable safety enactments except for construction
safety aspects.
Further, the undersigned will be responsible for
"field reviews" of the above referenced "components" during
construction as indicated on the attached "SUMMARY OF DESIGN AND
FIELD REVIEW REQUIREMENTS" (Schedule E-2).
As used herein, "field reviews" means such reviews
of the work at the Project site and at fabrication
locations, where applicable, as the Professional
Designer in his professional discretion considers
to be necessary in order to ascertain that the work
substantially conforms in all material respects to
the plans and supporting documents prepared by the
Professional Designer for which the building permit
is issued by the Municipality for the Project.
This
includes keeping records of all site visits and any
corrective action taken as a result thereof.
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SCHEDULE E-1
The undersigned also undertakes to notify the Municipal Building
Inspector in writing as soon as practical if his contract for field
review is terminated at any time during construction.
Print Name
Signature
Address
Telephone
(affix professional seal here)
If the Professional Designer
is a member of a firm, complete
the following:
I am a member of the firm:
Date
Name of Firm (Print)
Address
City
I sign this letter on behalf of myself and the firm.
Note:
the above letter must be signed by a Professional Designer
who is registered in the Province of British Columbia as a
member in good standing in the Architectural Institute or
the Association of Professional Engineers.
Note:
DISTRICT OF TAYLOR
BYLAW NO.
391, 1991
SCHEDULE E-2
To be submitted as part of Schedule E-1 prior to
issuance of Building Permit.
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGN OF AND FIELD REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
Date:
(Initial applicable discipline)
(Cross out and initial non-applicable items)
ARCHITECTURAL
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1.1
1. 2
1.3
1. 4
1. 5
1. 6
1. 7
1. 8
1. 9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1.15
1.16
1.17
1.18
1.19
1. 20
1. 21
Fire Resisting Assemblies
Fire separations and their continuity
Closures, including tightness and operation
Interior and exterior finishes
Egress systems, including "Access to Exit", within "suites"
and "floor areas"
Performance of physical safety features (guardrails,
handrails, etc.)
Structural capacity of architectural components, including
anchorage and seismic restraint
Roofing and flashings
Wall cladding systems
Dampproof ing and/or waterproofing of walls and slabs below
grade
Thermal insulation systems, including condensation control
and cavity ventilation
Sound insulation systems
Landscaping, screening and site grading
Provisions for fire fighting access
Requirements for persons with disabilities
Elevating devices
Coordination of testing of fire emergency systems and
maintenance programs
Development Permit and conditions therein
Exterior glazing
Interior signage, including acceptable materials, dimensions
and locations
Review of all applicable shop drawings
STRUCTURAL
2.1 Structural capacity of structural components, including
anchorage and seismic restraint
2.2
Structural aspects of deep foundations
2.3
Review of all applicable shop drawings
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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
MECHANICAL
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SCHEDULE E-2
HVAC systems and devices, including high-rise requirements where
applicable
Fire dampers at required fire separations
Continuity of fire separations at HVAC penetrations
Functional testing of mechanically related fire emergency
systems and devices
Maintenance manuals for mechanical systems
Structural capacity of mechanical components, including
anchorage and seismic restraints
Review of all applicable shop drawings
PLUMBING
Roof drainage systems
Site and foundation drainage systems
Plumbing systems and devices
Continuity of fire separations at plumbing penetrations
Functional testing of plumbing related fire emergency
systems and devices
Maintenance manuals for plumbing systems
Structural capacity of plumbing components, including
anchorage and seismic restraints
Review of all applicable shop drawings
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Suppression system classification for type of occupancy
Design coverage, including concealed or special areas
Compatibility and location of electrical supervision,
ancillary alarm and control devices
Evaluation of the capacity of Municipal water supply versus
system demands and domestic demand, including pumping
devices where necessary
Qualifications of welder, quality of welds and materials
Review of all applicable shop drawings
Acceptance testing for ''Contractor's Material and Test
Certification" as per NFPA standards
Maintenance program and manual for suppression systems
Structural capacity of sprinkler components, including
anchorage and seismic restraints
For partial systems - confirm sprinklers are installed in
all areas where required
Fire Department connections and hydrant locations
Fire hose standpipes
Functional testing of fire suppression system and devices
ELECTRICAL
Electrical systems and devices, including high-rise systems
where applicable
Continuity of fire separations at electrical penetrations
Functional testing of electrical related fire emergency
systems and devices
Electrical systems and devices maintenance manuals
Structural capacity of electrical components, including
anchorage and seismic restraints
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SCHEDULE E-2
6.6
Clearances from buildings of all electrical utility
equipment
6.7
Fire protection of wiring for emergency systems
6.8
Review of all applicable shop drawings
GEOTECHNICAL - Temporary
7.1
Excavation
7.2
Shoring
7.3
Underpinning
7.4
Temporary construction dewatering
GEOTECHNICAL - Permanent
8.1
Bearing capacity of the soil
8.2
Geotechnical aspects of deep foundations
8.3
Compaction of engineered fill
8.4
Backfill
8.5
Permanent underpinning
8.6
Permanent dewatering
8.7
Structural considerations relating to local soil conditions
including slope stability and seismic effects.
DISTRICT OF TAYLOR
BYLAW NO.
391 , 1991
SCHEDULE F
Note:
To be submitted after completion of the Project but
prior to official occupancy.
Separate form to be
submitted by each Professional Designer.
ASSURANCE OF "PROFESSIONAL FIELD REVIEW" AND "COMPLIANCE"
District of Taylor
Box 300
Taylor, B.C.
voe 2KO
ATTENTION:
Building Inspector
Dear Sirs:
Re:
Address:
Building Permit Application Number:
(the "Project")
I hereby certify that I have fulfilled my obligations for "field
reviews" as outlined in the following previously submitted letters:
Schedule D:
CONFIRMATION OF "COMMITMENT BY OWNER"
Schedule E-1:
ASSURANCE OF "PROFESSIONAL DESIGN" AND
COMMITMENT FOR "FIELD REVIEW"
Schedule E-2:
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND FIELD
REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
Based on such "field reviews" the following aspects of the Project
substantially conform in all material respects with the plans and
supporting documents including all amendments therein, prepared by
this Professional Designer for which a permit was issued by the
Municipality for the Project.
Coordination of Design and Field Review
---
(to be initialled by the Coordinating Professional
Designer)
Architectural
---Structural
---Mechanical
---Plumbing
---Fire Suppression Systems
---Electrical
---Geotechnical -
temporary
---Geotechnical - permanent
---
(to be initialled by the applicable Professional Designer)
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391, 1991
SCHEDULE F
I hereby enclose the final design plans and supporting docwnents
prepared by this Professional Designer for the above referenced
Project.
Name (print)
Signature
Date
Address
Telephone
(Affix professional seal here)
If the registered professional is a member of a firm, complete the
following:
I am a member of the firm:
Name of firm (print)
Address (print)
City
I sign this letter on behalf of myself and the firm.
Note:
The above letter must be signed by a Professional
Designer who is registered in the Province of British
Colwnbia as a member in good standing in the Architectural
Institute or the Association of Professional Engineers.
Note:
DISTRICT OF TAYLOR
BYLAW NO.
391 , 1991
SCHEDULE G
To be submitted prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
ASSURANCE OF SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION
District of Taylor
Box 300
Taylor, B.C.
voe 2Ko
ATTENTION:
Building Inspector
Dear Sirs:
Re:
Address: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Building Permit Application No.
(the "Project")
The undersigned hereby gives assurance that he has carried out a
subsurface investigation in respect of the Project on a subject
property in accordance with Part IV, Section 4.2.4 of the current
edition of the B.C. Building Code.
Further, the undersigned hereby
gives assurance that:
(a) the subsurface conditions of the subject property are
consistent with plans and supporting documentation,
including all amendments therein, submitted with the
application for a building permit; and
(b) the subject property has been prepared in accordance with
recommendation outlined in the soils report prepared by
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
, dated
in accordance with Section 734(4)
~~~~~--..,.----.,.~--~~'
of the Municipal Act.
Name (print )
Signed
Date
Address
Telephone
(Affix professional seal here)
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391 , 1991
SCHEDULE G
If the Professional Designer is a member of a firm, complete the
following,
I am a member of this firm:
Name of firm (print)
Address (print)
I sign this letter on behalf of myself and the firm.
Note:
The above letter must be signed by a Professional Designer
who is registered in the Province of British Columbia as a
member in good standing in the Architectural Institute or
the Association of Professional Engineers.
DISTRICT OF TAYLOR
BYLAW NO.
391, 1991
SCHEDULE H
Note:
To be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit
District of Taylor
Box 300
Taylor, B.C.
voe 2Ko
OWNER'S UNDERTAKINGS
ATTENTION:
Building Inspector
Dear Sirs:
Re:
Address: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Building Permit Application No
(the "Project")
In consideration of the Municipality accepting and processing the
above application for a building permit, and as required by the
Municipality's Building Bylaw, the following representations,
warranties and indemnities are given to the Municipality.
1.
That I/we am/are:
the owner(s) of the above property; or
authorized by the owner of the property described above
to make this application
2.
That I have authorized:
Name (print )
Address
to make application for the above permit on my behalf.
3.
That I/we will comply with or cause those whom I/we employ to
comply with the B.C. Building Code, the Building Bylaw and all
Bylaws of the Municipality and other statutues and regulations
in force in the Municipality relating to the development, work,
undertaking or permission in respect of which this application
is made.
4.
That I/we understand and acknowledge that I/we am/are fully
responsible for carrying out the work, or having the work
carried out, in accordance with the requirements of the B.C.
Building Code, the Building Bylaw and all other Bylaws of the
Municipality.
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391, 1991
SCHEDULE H
5.
That I/we understand and acknowledge that 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 in any way constitute a representation,
warranty or statement that the B.C. Building Code, the Building
Bylaw or any other Bylaw of the Municipality has been complied
with.
6.
That I/we hereby agree to release and indemnify the
Municipality, its Council members, employees and agents from and
against all claims, liability, judgments, costs and expenses of
every kind including negligence which I/we or any other person,
partnership or corporation or our respective heirs, successors,
administrators or assigns may have or incur in consequence of or
incidental to:
(a) the issuance of this building permit;
(b) the review and approval of the drawings, plans and
specifications prepared by
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(insert name of architect or engineer);
(c) inspections made by the Building Inspector or failure to
make such inspections;
(d) the enforcement or failure to enforce the current edition of
the B.C. Building Code or the Building Bylaw;
and I/we agree that the Municipality owes me no duty of care in
respect of these matters.
7.
That I/we confirm that I/we have relied only on the said
architect or engineer for the adequacy of the drawings,
specifications and plans submitted with this application.
8.
That I/we confirm that I/we have been advised in writing by the
Municipality that it relied exclusively on the Letter of
Assurance of "Professional Design" and Commitment for "Field
Review" prepared by
(insert
name of engineer or architect) in reviewing the drawings,
specifications and plans submitted with this application for a
building permit.
9.
That I/we understand that where used herein the words "work"
includes all electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas and other
works necessary to complete the contemplated construction.
10.
That I/we have read and understood Sections 1.4 to 1.8 inclusive
of the Building Bylaw, which sections are set out below.
11/
That I/we am/are authorized to give these representations,
warranties, assurance and indemnities to the Municipality .
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SCHEDULE H
12.
That I/we confirm that I/we have been advised that I/we should
seek independent legal advice from a lawyer in respect of
signing this release.
OWNER'S INFORMATION
Name (print)
Signature
Address (Print)
If owner is company, affix
corporate seal in space below:
The Corporate Seal of
was hereunto affixed in the
presence of:
Signature of Officer
Name (Print) of Officer
Title of Officer
AGENT FOR OWNER INFORMATION
Name (print)
Signature
Address (Print)
Title
WITNESS INFORMATION
Print Name
Signature
Address
Print Occupation
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Signature of Officer
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391, 1991
SCHEDULE H
Name (Print) of Officer
Title of Officer
The above must be signed by the Owner or his appointed Agent.
The
signature must be witnessed.
If the Owner is a company, the
corporate seal of the company must be affixed to the document in the
presence of the duly authorized officers.
The officers must also
sign, setting forth their positions in the company.
Duty of Care
1.4 This Bylaw does not create any duty of care whatsoever on the
Municipality, the Council members, the Building Inspector, or
any employees or agents of the Municipality in respect of the:
(a) the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw;
(b) the review and approval of the drawings, plans and
specifications;
(c) inspections made by the Building Inspector or failure to
make such inspections;
(d) the enforcement or failure to enforce the current edition of
the B.C. Building Code or the provisions of this Bylaw.
Cause of Action
1.5 Neither a failure to administer or enforce, or the incomplete or
inadequate administration or enforcement, of the B.C. Building
Code or the provisions of this Bylaw, nor any error, omission or
other neglect in relation to 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 give rise to a cause of action against the Municipality in
favour of any person whomsoever, including the owner or his
agent.
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SCHEDULE H
Warranty or Representation
1.6 Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw, the review
and approval of the drawings, plans and specifications, nor
inspections made by the Building Inspector, shall in any way
constitute a representation, warranty or statement that the B.C.
Building Code or this Bylaw has been complied with and no person
shall rely on any of the above listed matters as establishing
compliance with the B.C. Building Code or this Bylaw.
owner's Responsibility
1.7
The Municipality assumes no responsibility and it shall be the
full responsibility of the owner or his agent to carry out the
work or have the work carried out in accordance with the
requirement of the B.C. Building Code, this Bylaw and all other
Bylaws of the Municipality 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.
Administrative Directions
1.8
Words defining the responsibilities and authority of the
Building Inspector shall be construed to be internal
administrative directions and not as creating a duty.