Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No. 4997, 2016

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CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 4997 A bylaw of the Cariboo Regional District, in the Province of British Columbia, to regulate the construction, alteration, repair, moving or demolition of buildings and structures. WHEREAS, Section 298 of the Local Government Act authorizes the Cariboo Regional District, for the health, safety and protection of persons and property to regulate the construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of buildings and structures by bylaw; AND WHEREAS, the Province of British Columbia has adopted a building code to govern standards in respect of the construction, alteration, repair and demolition of buildings in municipalities and regional districts in the Province; AND WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to provide for the administration of the building code; NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Cariboo Regional District, duly assembled in an open meeting, enacts as follows: 1. CITATION This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No. 4997, 2016." 2. DEFINITIONS In this bylaw, the following words and terms have the meanings set out in Division A, Section 1.4 of the current edition of the British Columbia Building Code: assembly occupancy, building, building area, building height, business and personal services occupancy, care, care occupancy, detention occupancy, constructor, coordinating registered professional, designer, field review, high hazard industrial occupancy, industrial occupancy, low hazard industrial occupancy, major occupancy, mercantile occupancy, medium hazard industrial occupancy, occupancy, registered professional, and residential occupancy. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 2 For the purposes of this bylaw, the following words and expressions are defined, and where the same words and expressions are defined in the Building Code, those definitions do not extend to the use of those words and expressions in this bylaw: "Agent" includes a person representing the owner by written consent and includes a hired tradesman and contractor who may be granted permits for work within the limitations of their license. "Bona Fide Agricultural Operation" means an operation classified as a farm by the Assessor under the Assessment Act. "Building Code" means the current edition of the British Columbia Building Code, as amended or re-enacted from time to time. "Building Location Survey" - means a survey plan prepared by a registered BC Land Surveyor, indicating the location of buildings or structures in relation to the parcel boundaries. "Building Official" includes the Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors, Plan Checkers, Plumbing Inspectors, and Bylaw Enforcement Officers designated by the Cariboo Regional District. "Building Permit" means a permit required or issued pursuant to this bylaw. "Complex Building" means: (a) all buildings used for major occupancies classified as: (i) assembly occupancies, (ii) care or detention occupancies, (iii) high hazard industrial occupancies, and (b) all buildings exceeding 600 square meters in building area or exceeding three storeys in building height used for major occupancies classified as: (i) residential occupancies, (ii) business and personal services occupancies, (iii) mercantile occupancies, and, (iv) medium and low hazard industrial occupancies. "Construct" includes to reconstruct, install, repair, alter, add to, demolish, and move and all other matters to which the Building Regulations apply. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 3 "Health and safety aspects" means design and construction regulated by the British Columbia Building Code as it relates to occupant health and safety. "Low human occupancy" (as applied to farm buildings) means an occupancy having an occupant load of not more than one person per 40m2 of floor area during normal use. "New home" has the same meaning as in the Homeowner Protection Act. "Owner" has the same meaning as in the Land Title Act, but includes an agent, and refers to the owner of a parcel for which a permit is required or issued under this bylaw. "Permit" means a permit required or issued pursuant to this bylaw and includes permits for buildings, demolitions, plumbing, building moves, chimneys, fireplaces and fuel burning appliances. "Person" has the same meaning as in the Interpretation Act. "Plumbing" means any system or arrangement of one or more pipes, including fittings and appliances attached thereto, in, upon, or about any premises and within the boundaries of the land, installed for the purpose of supplying such premises with hot water for radiant heating purposes, potable water or for the conducting or carrying away of waste water or of rain or surface water, including any required vent pipes and including fire sprinkler systems. "Seasonal" means a period of time not exceeding six (6) months. "Site Plan" means a plan showing the location of the proposed construction, in relation to: (a) the parcel boundary; and, (b) any existing structures on the parcel. "Standard Building" means a building of three storeys or less in building height, having a building area not exceeding 600 square meters and used for major occupancies classified as: (a) residential occupancies; (b) business and personal services occupancies; (c) mercantile occupancies; or (d) medium and low hazard industrial occupancies. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 4 "Structure" means any appurtenance or improvement which is affixed to, supported by or sunk into land or water, but excluding fences, washing line posts, and similar inconsequential items in the opinion of the Building Official. "Temporary Building" means a building, either constructed on-site, off-site, or factory pre-manufactured, that is intended to be placed on a property for a temporary use or purpose not exceeding twenty four (24) months. "Zoning Bylaw" means the Zoning Bylaws and Rural Land Use Bylaws of the Regional District as amended from time to time. 3. SERVICE AREAS This bylaw shall be applicable within: (a) the Cariboo Regional District Building Inspection Extended Service Area as established by "Cariboo Regional District Building Inspection Extended Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2326, 1989", as amended; and (b) such other areas within the Cariboo Regional District for which the service of building inspection may be established by bylaw from time to time. 4. PURPOSE OF BYLAW 4.1 The bylaw shall, notwithstanding any other provision herein, be interpreted in accordance with this section. 4.2 This bylaw has been enacted for the purpose of regulating construction within the Cariboo Regional District in the general public interest. The activities undertaken by or on behalf of the Cariboo Regional District 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: 4.2.1 to the protection of owners, owner/builders or constructors from economic loss; 4.2.2 to the assumption by the Cariboo Regional District or any Building Official of any responsibility for ensuring the compliance by any owner, his or her representatives or any employees, constructors or designers retained by him or her, with the Building Code, the requirements of this bylaw or other applicable enactments respecting safety; 4.2.3 to providing any person a warranty of design or workmanship with Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 5 respect to any building or structure for which a building permit is issued under this bylaw; 4.2.4 to providing a warranty or assurance that construction undertaken pursuant to building permits issued by the Cariboo Regional District is free from latent, or any defects; or 4.2.5 to the assumption by the Cariboo Regional District or any Building Official of any responsibility for ensuring that any construction will be geotechnically sound and will not be subject to flooding, mud flows, debris flows, debris torrents, erosion, land slip, rockfalls, subsidence or avalanche or other geohazards. 5. PERMIT CONDITIONS 5.1 A permit is required whenever work regulated under this bylaw is to be undertaken. 5.2 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 Cariboo Regional District shall in any way relieve the owner or his or her representatives from full and sole responsibility to perform the work in strict accordance with this bylaw, the Building Code and/or other applicable enactments respecting safety. 5.3 It shall be the full and sole responsibility of the owner (and where the owner is acting through an agent, the agent) to carry out the work in respect of which the permit was issued in compliance with the Building Code and this bylaw and other applicable enactments respecting safety. 5.4 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 Cariboo Regional District constitute in any way a representation, warranty, assurance or statement that the Building Code, this bylaw or other applicable enactments respecting safety have been complied with. 5.5 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 building permit is issued and his or her agents(s) are responsible for making such determination. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 6 6. SCOPE AND EXEMPTIONS 6.1 This bylaw applies to the design, construction and occupancy of new buildings, plumbing, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation and occupancy of existing buildings and plumbing. 6.2 In addition to the exemptions specified in Division A, Sentence 1.1.1.1.(2) of the Building Code, this bylaw does not apply to: (a) Single-storey storage, garden sheds and other accessory buildings not exceeding 20 m2 in floor area; (b) Factory pre-manufactured residential ancillary buildings not exceeding 55 m2 in area and one storey in height, if erected for seasonal use only; (c) Recreational vehicles such as trailers, campers or motor homes, including Park Model Trailers complying with CAN/CSA Z241, used for temporary accommodation for recreation or vacation purposes only; (d) Low-human occupancy farm buildings less than 600 m2 in building area, when situated on land used for a Bona Fide Agricultural Operation; (e) Minor alterations or repairs valued at up to $25,000 only if not creating new rooms or spaces in a building, if non-structural and not related to plumbing or foundation perimeter drains; (f) Re-roofing or replacing exterior cladding unless structural repairs are required, or insulation is also being replaced or upgraded; (g) Unroofed decks attached to or adjacent to residential occupancies if the deck surface is 600 mm or less above the adjacent ground level; (h) Structures other than buildings, unless attached to a building; and (i) Repair or replacement of a plumbing fixture, valve or faucet, clearing of stoppages, or the repair of leaks. 7. PROHIBITIONS 7.1 No person shall, unless exempted by this bylaw or any other enactment, commence or continue to construct a building or structure or construct, install or move a temporary building without obtaining a permit for that purpose from the Building Official prior to commencing construction and without holding a valid and subsisting permit for the construction during the carrying out of the construction. For the purposes of this bylaw, a building or structure shall be deemed to be under construction until a final inspection is approved by the Building Official. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 7 7.2 No person shall, unless exempted by this bylaw or any other enactment, commence or continue the connection, installation, repair or alteration of plumbing, sewers, drains, tanks, pumps and similar works without obtaining a permit for that purpose from the Building Official prior to commencing the work, and without holding a permit for the work during the carrying out of the work. 7.3 No person shall occupy, use, or allow the occupancy or use of any building or part thereof contrary to the terms of this bylaw or any permit, notice, certificate, or decision given or posted by the Building Official. 7.4 No person shall interfere with or obstruct the entry of the Building Official or his representatives authorized under this bylaw who are acting in the conduct of administration and enforcement of this bylaw. 7.5 No person shall submit false or misleading information in relation to an application for a permit under this bylaw. 7.6 No person shall, unless authorized in writing by the Building Official, alter, reverse, deface, cover, remove or in any way tamper with any notice, permit or certificate posted pursuant to the provisions of this bylaw. 7.7 No person shall do any work that is at variance with the description, plans and specifications for the building, which have been authorized by the Building Official and for which a permit has been issued, unless the variance has first been authorized in writing by the Building Official. 7.8 No person shall continue to do any work upon a building or any portion of it after the Building Official has ordered cessation of work on it or has ordered the suspension of any portion of construction of it. 7.9 No person shall do any work or carry out any construction contrary to this bylaw or the Building Code. 7.10 No person shall repair a building damaged by fire, decay, storm or otherwise to an extent greater than 75% of its assessed value above its foundations as determined by the Building Official unless the health and safety aspects of the entire building or structure are made to comply with the Building Code subject to the provisions of this bylaw. 7.11 For buildings other than single-family residential, and residential ancillary buildings, use or occupancy of a building shall not take place prior to approval of a final inspection unless approved by the Building Official in writing, and the building complies with the health and safety requirements of the Building Code, the bylaws or any other statute applicable for the occupancy of the building. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 8 8. BUILDING OFFICIALS 8.1 Each Building Official may: 8.1 .1 administer this bylaw; 8.1.2 keep records of permit applications, permits, notices and orders issued, inspections and tests made, and shall retain copies of all documents related to the administration of this bylaw on paper or any other format that the Building Official deems appropriate; and 8.1.3 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. 8.2 A Building Official: 8.2.1 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; 8.2.2 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 8.2.3 shall carry proper credentials confirming his or her status as a Building Official. 8.3 A Building Official may: 8.3.1 order the correction of any work that is being or has been done in contravention of this bylaw; 8.3.2 issue a stop work order where a project or a portion of a project is proceeding in contravention of this bylaw or the Zoning Bylaw; 8.3.3 refuse to issue a permit where the information submitted is inadequate; 8.3.4 refuse to issue a permit that would authorize a project or use that would not conform with this bylaw, the Zoning Bylaw, or any other bylaw of the Cariboo Regional District; 8.3.5 determine the valuation of a project in accordance with Schedule "A" of this bylaw; Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 9 8.3.6 require an applicant for a permit to provide a title search and copies of any covenants and statutory right-of-ways listed on a title search; 8.3.7 require an applicant for a permit or a person who has a valid permit to obtain a statement or document from a Registered Professional certifying that a portion or all of a project conforms with the requirements of this bylaw and good engineering practice; and 8.3.8 rely on the written, signed statement of compliance or document of a Registered Professional for all or any portion of a project as assurance that the project or portion of the project conforms to this bylaw and the Building Code. 9. APPLICATIONS 9.1 Every person shall apply for and obtain: 9.1.1 a building permit before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure; 9.1.2 a moving permit before moving a building or structure; 9.1.3 a demolition permit before demolishing a building or structure; 9.1.4 a plumbing permit before installing or altering any plumbing; and 9.1.5 a fireplace and chimney permit prior to the construction of a masonry fireplace or the installation of a wood burning appliance or chimney. 9.2 Applications for moving, demolition, plumbing, and solid fuel burning appliances and chimneys shall be in the form prescribed by the Building Official. 9.3 All plans submitted with permit applications shall bear the name and address of the designer of the building. 9.4 Each building to be constructed on a site requires a separate building permit and shall be assessed a separate building permit fee based on the value of that building as determined in accordance with Schedule A to this bylaw. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 10 10. APPLICATIONS FOR COMPLEX BUILDINGS 10.1 An application for a building permit with respect to a complex building shall: 10.1.1 be made in the form prescribed by the Building Official, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; 10.1.2 where required by the Building Official, be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and undertakings made in the form attached as Form "A" to this bylaw, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; 10.1.3 include a copy of a title search made within thirty (30) days of the date of the application; 10.1.4 include two copies of 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 and civic address of the parcel; 10.1.4.3 the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements and setback requirements; 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 Cariboo Regional District's land use regulations establish siting requirements related to flooding; 10.1.4.6 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 where the Cariboo Regional District's land use regulations establish siting requirements related to minimum floor elevation; 10.1.4.7 the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway access; 10.1.4.8 the Building Official may require the site plan to be prepared by a BC Land Surveyor ; and 10.1.4.9 the Building Official may waive the requirements for a site plan, in whole or in part, where the permit is sought for the repair or alteration of an existing building. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 11 10.1.5 be accompanied by two sets of building plans at a suitable scale prepared by each registered professional showing that the development will comply with the Building Code, Cariboo Regional District bylaws and any covenants and statutory rights of way in favour of the Regional District, and that: 10.1.5.1 include floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas: the dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces; the location, size and swing of doors; the location, size and opening of windows; floor, wall, and ceiling finishes; plumbing fixtures; structural elements; and stair dimensions; 10.1.5.2 include a cross section through the building illustrating foundations, drainage, ceiling heights and construction systems; 10.1.5.3 include elevations of all sides of the building showing finish details, roof slopes, windows, doors, and finished grade; 10.1.5.4 include cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient locations to illustrate that the building substantially conforms to the Building Code; 10.1.5.5 include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or safety, including, without limitation, sewage disposal permits, highway access permits and Ministry of Health approval; 10.1.5.6 include a completed, signed and sealed Building Code analysis in a form prescribed by the Building Official; 10.1.5.7 include a letter of assurance in the form of Schedule A as referred to in Division C, Subsection 2.2.7. 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; and 10.1.5.8 include letters of assurance in the form of Schedule B as referred to in Division C, Subsection 2.2.7. 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. 10.1.6 The Building Official may waive requirements of this section in whole or in part, where the permit is sought for a project of limited scope. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 12 10.2 In addition to the requirements of section 10.1, the following may be required by a Building Official to be submitted with a building permit application for the construction of a complex building where the complexity of the proposed building or siting circumstances warrant: 10.2.1 site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off-site services to indicate locations at the property line, prepared and sealed by a registered professional; 10.2.2 a section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking areas and driveways; and 10.2.3 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 relating to the building. 11. APPLICATIONS FOR STANDARD BUILDINGS 11.1 An application for a building permit with respect to a standard building shall: 11.1.1 be made in the form prescribed by the Building Official, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; 11.1.2 where required by the Building Official, be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and undertakings made in the form attached as Form "A" to this bylaw, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; 11.1.3 include a copy of a title search made within thirty (30) days of the date of the application; 11.1.4 include two copies of a site plan showing: 11.1.4.1 the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered subdivision plan; 11.1.4.2 the legal description and civic address of the parcel; 11.1.4.3 the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements and setback requirements; 11.1.4.4 the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings or structures on the parcel; Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 13 11.1.4.5 setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or watercourse where the Cariboo Regional District's land use regulations establish siting requirements related to flooding; 11.1.4.6 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 Cariboo Regional District's land use regulations establish siting requirements related to minimum floor elevation; 11.1.4.7 the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway access; 11.1.4.8 the Building Official may require the site plan to be prepared by a BC Land Surveyor; and 11.1.4.9 the Building Official may waive the requirements for a site plan, in whole or in part, where the permit is sought for the repair or alteration of an existing building or structure. 11.1.5 be accompanied by two sets of building plans drawn to a scale of no less than ¼" per foot or 1:50 or such other scale as may be acceptable to the Building Official showing that the development will comply with the Building Code, Cariboo Regional District bylaws and any covenants and statutory rights of way in favour of the Cariboo Regional District, that: 11.1.5.1 include floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas: the dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces; the location, size and swing of doors; the location, size and opening of windows; floor, wall, and ceiling finishes; plumbing fixtures; structural elements; and stair dimensions; 11.1.5.2 include a cross section through the building illustrating foundations, drainage, ceiling heights and construction systems; 11.1.5.3 include elevations of all sides of the building showing finish details, roof slopes, windows, doors, and finished grade; 11.1.5.4 include cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient locations to illustrate that the building substantially conforms to the Building Code; and 11.1.5.5 include a foundation design. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 14 11.1.6 The Building Official may waive requirements of this section, in whole or in part, where the permit is sought for a project of limited scope. 11.2 In addition to the requirements of section 11.1, the following may be required by a Building Official to be submitted with a building permit application for the construction of a standard building where the complexity of the proposed building or siting circumstances warrant: 11.2.1 site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off-site services to indicate locations at the property line, prepared and sealed by a registered professional; 11.2.2 a section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking areas and driveways; 11.2.3 a roof plan and roof height calculations; 11.2.4 structural, electrical, mechanical or fire suppression drawings prepared and sealed by a registered professional; and 11.2.5 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 relating to the building. 12. PROFESSIONAL PLAN CERTIFICATION 12.1 The letters of assurance in the form of Schedules A, B, C-A, & C-B referred to in Division C Subsection 2.2.7. of the Building Code and provided pursuant to this bylaw are relied upon by the Cariboo Regional District 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. 12.2 A building permit issued for the construction of a complex building, or for a standard building for which a Building Official required professional design pursuant to this bylaw shall include a notice to the owner that the building 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 building permit comply with the Building Code and other applicable enactments relating to safety. 12.3 When a building permit is issued in accordance with section 12.2 of this bylaw the permit fee shall be reduced by 10% of the fees payable pursuant to Schedule A to this bylaw, up to a maximum reduction of $750.00 (seven hundred fifty dollars). Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 15 13. FEES AND CHARGES 13.1 In addition to applicable fees and charges required under other bylaws, a permit fee, calculated in accordance with Schedule A to this bylaw, shall be paid in full prior to issuance of any permit under this bylaw. 13.2 An application shall be cancelled if the building permit has not been issued nor the permit fee paid within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the date of notification to the owner that the permit is ready to be issued. 13.2.1 When an application is cancelled the plans and related documents submitted with the application may be destroyed. 13.3 The owner may obtain a refund of the permit fees set out in Schedule A to this bylaw when a permit is surrendered and cancelled before any construction begins, provided: 13.3.1 no refund shall be made where construction has begun or an inspection has been made. 13.4 Where, due to non-compliance with this bylaw, more than two inspections are necessary when one inspection is normally required, for each inspection after the second inspection, a re-inspection charge as set out in Schedule A to this bylaw shall be paid prior to additional inspections being performed. 13.5 An inspection charge, as set out in Schedule A to this bylaw, shall be payable in advance for a voluntary inspection to establish compliance of, or to obtain a report on the status of an existing building or structure for which a permit is sought under this bylaw. 13.6 The Board may, by resolution, resolve to waive or alter permit fees for special programs or events. 14. BUILDING PERMITS 14.1 When: 14.1.1 a completed application including all required supporting documentation has been submitted; 14.1.2 the proposed work set out in the application substantially conforms with the Building Code, this bylaw and all other applicable bylaws and enactments; 14.1.3 the owner or his or her agent has paid all applicable fees set out in section 13.1 of this bylaw; Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 16 14.1.4 the owner or his or her agent has paid all charges and met all requirements imposed by any other enactment or bylaw; 14.1.5 no enactment, covenant, agreement, or regulation in favour of, or regulation of, the Cariboo Regional District authorizes the permit to be withheld; 14.1.6 the owner has retained a professional engineer or geoscientist if required by the provisions of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act; 14.1.7 the owner has retained an architect if required by the provisions of the Architects Act; and 14.1.8 the owner has signed the following which may be endorsed on the permit: "In consideration of the granting of this permit, I/we agree to release and indemnify the Cariboo Regional District, its Board members, employees and agents from and against all liability, demands, claims, causes of action, suits, judgments, losses, damages, costs and expenses of whatever kind which I/we or any other person, partnership or corporation or my/our respective heirs, successors, administrators or assignees may have or incur in consequence of or incidental to the granting of this permit or any inspection, failure to inspect, certification, approval, enforcement or failure to enforce the Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw, the British Columbia Building Code, or any other applicable statutes, regulations, bylaws or codes, and I/we agree that the Cariboo Regional District owes me/us no duty of care in respect of these matters." a Building Official shall issue the permit for which the application is made. 14.2 When the application is in respect of a building that includes, or will include, a New home the building permit must not be issued unless the owner provides evidence pursuant to section 30(1) of the Homeowner Protection Act that the proposed building: 14.2.1 is covered by home warranty insurance; and 14.2.1 the constructor is a licensed residential builder. 14.3 Section 14.2 of this bylaw does not apply if the owner is not required to be licensed and not required to obtain home warranty insurance in accordance with sections 20 (1) or 30 (1) of the Homeowner Protection Act. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 17 14.4 Every building permit is issued upon the condition that the permit shall expire and the rights of the owner under the permit shall terminate twenty four (24) months after the date of issuance. 14.5 Every demolition permit is issued upon the condition that the permit shall expire and the rights of the owner under the permit shall terminate; 14.5.1 in six (6) months from date of issuance where building materials are being recycled; or 14.5.2 in three (3) months from the date of issuance if no building materials are being recycled. 14.6 If a permit expires and work has not been completed, a new permit must be applied for and obtained. 14.7 A Building Official may extend the period of time set out under section 14.4 where construction has not been commenced or where construction has been discontinued due to adverse weather, strikes, material or labour shortages, or similar hardship beyond the owner's control. 14.8 A Building Official may issue a building 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 Cariboo Regional District 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 had not been issued. 14.9 A permit may be revoked where: 14.9.1 there is a contravention of any condition under which the permit was issued; or 14.9.2 the permit was issued on the basis of incorrect information; or 14.9.3 the permit was issued in error. This revocation shall be in writing and transmitted to the permit holder by registered mail: 14.9.4 in the case of an individual, to his/her last known address; or Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 18 14.9.5 in the case of a company, to the registered office of the company, or the head office of the company in the Province as last designated in the Records of the Registrar as defined in the "Business Corporations Act". 15. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION 15.1 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, structure, or plumbing meets any standard of materials or workmanship, and no person shall rely on any of those acts as establishing compliance with the Building Code or this bylaw or any standard of construction. 16. PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND FIELD REVIEW 16.1 When a Building Official considers that the site conditions, size or complexity of a development or an aspect of a development warrant, he or she may require a registered professional provide design and plan certification. 16.2 Prior to the approval of a final inspection for a complex building, or standard building in circumstances where letters of assurance have been required in accordance with this bylaw, the owner shall provide the Cariboo Regional District with letters of assurance in the form of Schedules C-A or C-B, as is appropriate, referred to in Division C of Subsection 2.2.7. of the Building Code. 16.3 When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with this bylaw, he or she shall also provide proof of professional liability insurance to the Building Official in the form of Form "B" to this bylaw. 17. 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 Before construction commences, the owner shall: a) determine that the building site is safe and will not be affected by flooding water caused by surface run-off or otherwise, or by landslip or other hazards; b) determine that the property can be serviced with adequate potable water and proper sewage disposal in accordance with all regulations; Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 19 c) determine that the proposed building or structure will be sited in conformance with Zoning Bylaws; d) when applicable, ensure that acceptable access to the building(s) is provided for fire-fighting vehicles; and e) incorporate into the design and plans submitted for a permit, the climatic data in Section 28. 17.3 Every owner to whom a permit is issued shall, during construction: 17.3.1 post and maintain the permit placard, which is issued with a permit, in a conspicuous place on the property in respect of which the permit was issued; 17.3.2 keep a copy of the accepted designs, plans and specifications on the property; and 17.3.3 post the civic address on the property in a location visible from any adjoining streets. 18. INSPECTIONS 18.1 When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with this bylaw, the Cariboo Regional District will rely solely on field reviews undertaken by the registered professional and the letters of assurance that the construction substantially conforms to the design and that the construction substantially complies with the Building Code, this bylaw and other applicable enactments respecting safety. 18.2 Notwithstanding section 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 standard buildings 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 enactments concerning safety. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 20 18.4 The owner or his or her representative shall give at least 48 hours notice to the Cariboo Regional District when requesting an inspection of the construction of a standard building and shall obtain an inspection and receive a Building Official's acceptance of the following aspects of the work prior to concealing it: 18.4.1 after the forms for concrete footings are complete, but prior to the placing of any concrete therein; or for Preserved Wood Foundations, after installation and compaction of the granular drainage layer but before footings are installed; 18.4.2 after forms for foundation walls are complete and reinforcing installed but prior to placing any concrete therein. Foundation walls for residential and ancillary buildings not required to be reinforced under the building code are exempt from this inspection; 18.4.3 after installation of the subfloor depressurization rough-in for radon extraction but prior to placing concrete; 18.4.4 after removal of formwork from a concrete foundation and installation of the perimeter drainage system and application of damp- proofing; or after framing of a PWF foundation wall and floor assembly and application of damp-proofing; but prior to backfilling against any foundation; 18.4.5 after framing and sheathing of the building are complete, including the installation of the roof membrane, all exterior doors and windows, fire-stopping, bracing, chimney, duct work, plumbing, gas venting and wiring, but before any insulation, drywall or other interior or exterior finish is applied which would conceal such work; 18.4.6 after completion of the building drain, sanitary and storm sewers, rough-in plumbing system, including interior water supply and drain, waste and vent piping, but before any such plumbing is covered, and if any part of a plumbing system is covered before it is inspected and approved it shall be uncovered if the Building Official so directs, and when considered necessary, underground building drains, branches, storm drains and sewers shall be retested after the completion of all backfilling and grading by heavy equipment; 18.4.7 after insulation and vapour barrier are complete, but before any drywall or other interior finish is applied which would conceal such work; Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 21 18.4.8 during the construction of any masonry fireplace at the smoke chamber stage; for a free-standing masonry chimney, at the thimble stage; before any factory-built or site-constructed fireplace or chimney is enclosed by combustible materials; and before the chimney cap is placed on a masonry chimney; 18.4.9 after the installation of any solid-fuel burning appliance and associated flue pipes and/or chimneys, but before use of such equipment; and 18.4.10 when the building or structure is substantially complete and ready for occupancy. 18.5 If any aspect of the work referred to in Section 18.4 of this bylaw is concealed prior to a Building Official accepting it in writing, the Building Official may order that it be uncovered at the owner's expense to permit an inspection. 18.6 The requirements of Sections 18.4 and 18.5 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 this bylaw. 18.7 As a condition of acceptance of any inspection, the owner or agent shall, if requested by the Building Official, submit a Building Location Survey. 19. FINAL INSPECTIONS AND OCCUPANCY 19.1 No person shall occupy a standard building, other than single-family residential or residential ancillary buildings, in respect of which a building permit has been issued until the final inspection referred to in Section 18.4.9 has been performed and an occupancy permit has been issued. 19.2 A final inspection shall not be performed unless: 19.2.1 all letters of assurance have been submitted when required in accordance with this bylaw; and 19.2.2 all aspects of the work requiring inspection and acceptance pursuant to Section 18.4 of this bylaw have both been inspected and accepted or the inspections and acceptance are not required in accordance with Section 18.6 of this bylaw. 19.3 A Building Official may perform a final inspection of 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 Section 19.2 of this bylaw have been met with respect to the portion of the building being inspected. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 22 19.4 No person shall occupy a complex building in respect of which a building permit has been issued, unless all letters of assurance required by this bylaw have been submitted and a Building Official has issued an occupancy permit. 19.5 A Building Official may require an owner to provide, at any time following the issuance of a building permit, a certificate of building location prepared by a B.C. Land Surveyor. 19.6 A Building Official shall issue an occupancy permit when: 19.6.1 all letters of assurance have been provided in respect of a complex building as required by this bylaw; 19.6.2 all final inspections of construction of a standard building, other than single family dwellings, required by this bylaw have been satisfactorily completed; and 19.6.3 the property is in compliance with all Cariboo Regional District bylaws and other enactments respecting health and safety. 19.7 Notwithstanding Sections 19.6.1 and 19.6.2, a Building Official may issue an occupancy permit for a portion of a building subject to requirements of Section 19.3 having been satisfied. 20. TEMPORARY PERMITS 20.1 Subject to compliance with other applicable bylaws, the Building Official may issue a permit for the erection or placement of a temporary building if he is satisfied that the building is safe for the stated use and duration. 20.2 The word "temporary", as used in this section, shall mean the period designated on the permit, but not exceeding twenty four (24) months. 20.3 Applications for a permit to construct a temporary building shall be made in the form provided by the Regional District, and accompanied by: 20.3.1 plans showing the location of the building on the site and construction details of the building; 20.3.2 a statement of the intended use and duration of the use; 20.3.3 the permit fee noted on Schedule "A" to this bylaw, which will be non- refundable; Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 23 20.3.4 except for residential ancillary buildings less than 75 m2 in area, a removal security in the amount of two thousand ($2,000) dollars is required in the form of cash, certified cheque, bond guarantee by a licensed bonding company or a letter of credit from a bank, which is refundable within thirty (30) days of the temporary building being removed and the site left in a safe and sanitary condition; and 20.3.5 in the event of default by the owner to remove the temporary building within thirty (30) days after the expiration of the period provided for in the building permit: a) the removal security shall be forfeited to the Cariboo Regional District; and b) the Cariboo Regional District, its employees and agents may enter and effect the removal of the temporary building, provided the Cariboo Regional District gives the owner thirty (30) days notice of its intention to effect such removal. 21. PLUMBING PERMITS 21.1 Plumbing permits shall be obtained from the Building Official, by the owner or his or her agent where: 21.1.1 any plumbing system is constructed, extended, altered or repaired but not when: a fixture, valve or faucet is repaired or replaced; a stoppage cleared; or a leak repaired. 21.2 The person carrying out plumbing work shall either: 21.2.1 possess a Tradesman's qualification certification as a plumber; 21.2.2 be an indentured apprentice supervised by a journeyman possessing a Tradesman's qualification certification as a plumber; or 21.2.3 be the registered owner and occupier or intended occupier of a single family dwelling provided that the Building Official has been provided proof that the owner is able to satisfactorily complete the proposed work. 21.3 All work carried out shall comply with the Provisions of the current edition of the B.C. Plumbing Code. 21.4 An application for a plumbing permit shall, when required by the Building Official, include: Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 24 21.4.1 a plan showing the location and size of every building drain and of every trap or inspection piece that is on a building drain; 21.4.2 a sectional drawing showing the size and location of every soil or waste pipe, trap and vent pipe; and 21.4.3 any and all other information necessary to establish compliance with this bylaw. 22. DEMOLITION PERMITS 22.1 Demolition permits shall be obtained from the Building Official by the owner or his or her agent where demolition is sought or required by bylaw, or by regulation for any building, works or services. 22.2 Demolition permit applications shall be made in the form prescribed by the Building Official. 22.3 The owner and the constructor shall abide by the following requirements: 22.3.1 where applicable, arrange for the Cariboo Regional District to disconnect and cap water and sewer service lines to the property, prior to demolition; 22.3.2 arrange disconnection of all power, telephone and natural gas lines, prior to demolition; 22.3.3 obtain any additional permits required for street closures, and notify all regulating bodies, prior to demolition; 22.3.4 protect, in accordance with Building Code requirements (Division B, Part 8 "Safety Measures at Construction and Demolition Sites") all public sidewalks, thoroughfares and streets, prior to demolition; 22.3.5 arrange suitable locations for dumping material; and 22.3.6 ensure compliance with Heritage Bylaws. 22.4 After the removal or demolition of a building, all foundations shall be removed from the site and the site shall be leveled to a safe condition to the approval of the Building Official. 22.5 Damage to utilities, adjoining properties and all liabilities during demolition are the responsibility of the owner. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 25 23. BUILDING RELOCATIONS 23.1 This section does not apply to manufactured homes. 23.2 No person shall move or cause to be moved any building into the Cariboo Regional District, or from one parcel to another in the Cariboo Regional District without first obtaining a permit to carry out the move and to site the building on the parcel to which it is to be moved. 23.3 The building shall either meet the safety requirements of the Building Code prior to its move or be rehabilitated to Building Code safety requirements, to the satisfaction of the Building Official, within eighteen (18) months from the issuance of the permit to move. 23.4 When relocated, the building shall comply with all clearances and siting requirements applicable to that parcel. 23.5 The application for a permit to move shall be accompanied by detailed plans and specifications of the proposed relocation and rehabilitation of the building. 24. MANUFACTURED HOMES 24.1 Prior to placing on the site, factory-built housing and components shall be certified as required by the Building Code. 24.2 Older mobile homes not certified to the relevant standards as required by the Building Code require BC Government Electrical Safety Branch approval and upgrading of health and safety items to the satisfaction of the Building Official. 24.3 On-site preparations (foundations, basements, mountings), interconnection of modules, connection to services and installation of appliances or other components of all factory-built buildings are to comply in all respects to the Building Code. 25. PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT 25.1 Every person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw commits an offense punishable on summary conviction and shall be liable to a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or to imprisonment for not more than six (6) months. 25.2 In a prosecution for an offence against this bylaw, the justice or court may impose all or part of the penalty or punishment authorized by the bylaw, this Act or the Offence Act, together with the costs of prosecution. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 26 25.3 If a penalty, or part of a penalty, and all costs imposed are not paid promptly, the justice or court may, by order, authorize all or part of the penalty and costs to be levied by distress and sale of the offender's goods and chattels. 25.4 If there is no distress out of which the penalty and costs or part of the penalty and all of the costs can be levied, the justice or court may commit the offender to imprisonment for the term, or part of the term, specified in the bylaw. 25.5 Every 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. 25.6 A Building Official may order the cessation of any work that is proceeding in contravention of the Building Code, The Homeowner Protection Act or this bylaw by posting a Stop Work notice in the form of Form "C" to this bylaw. 25.7 The owner of property on which a Stop Work notice has been posted, and every other person, shall cease all construction work immediately and shall not do any work until all applicable provisions of this bylaw have been substantially complied with and the Stop Work notice has been rescinded in writing by a Building Official. 25.8 Where a person occupies a building or structure or part of a building or structure in contravention of section 7.11 of this bylaw, a Building Official may post a Do Not Occupy notice in the form of Form "D" to this bylaw on the affected part of the building or structure. 25.9 The owner of property on which a Do Not Occupy notice has been posted, and every person, shall cease occupancy of the building or structure immediately and shall refrain from further occupancy until all applicable provisions of the Building Code and this bylaw have been substantially complied with and the Do Not Occupy notice has been rescinded in writing by a Building Official. 25.10 Every person who commences construction requiring a building permit without first obtaining such a permit shall pay an additional administrative fee equal to the required building permit fee to a maximum of seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750), prior to the issuance of the required building permit. 25.11 Every person who violates any of the provisions of this bylaw or who suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or in violation of any of the provisions of this bylaw, or who neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done by any of the provisions of this bylaw is guilty of an offence against this bylaw and liable to the penalties hereby imposed. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 27 25.12 Every person who violates a provision of this Bylaw, or consents, allows or permits an act or thing to be done in violation of a provision of this Bylaw, or who neglects to or refrains from doing anything required to be done by a provision of this Bylaw, is guilty of an offence and is liable to the penalties imposed under this Bylaw or any other applicable Bylaw of the Cariboo Regional District, and is guilty of a separate offence each day that a violation continues to exist. 25.13 Any person designated as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer pursuant to the Cariboo Regional District's Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw or is named as the enforcement officer pursuant to the Cariboo Regional District's Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw is hereby authorized and empowered to enforce the provisions of this Bylaw by Bylaw Notice in accordance with Schedule 'A' attached hereto, or Municipal Ticket Information or as otherwise provided by this Bylaw. 25.14 Where any person has commenced construction requiring a building permit, without first obtaining such a permit, such conduct contravenes the Provincial building regulations, bylaws or Division 8 of the Community Charter and the District may issue a notice of remedial action requirements. 25.15 A notice of remedial action requirements may include but shall not be limited to the demolition and removal of the structure. 25.16 Where a person does not complete the requirements of the notice of remedial action requirements within forty (40) days of receipt of the notice, the District may complete the work to its satisfaction and recover the costs of the work from that person. 25.17 Where a person fails to pay the charges the District shall recover the costs through taxes or sale of the land. 26. SEVERABILITY 26.1 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. 27. FORMS AND SCHEDULES 27.1 Forms "A", "B", "C", "D" and Schedule "A" attached to this bylaw form a part of this bylaw. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 28 28. CLIMATIC DATA Climatic data for the design of buildings in the Cariboo Regional District shall be: CENTRAL CARIBOO NORTH CARIBOO SOUTH CARIBOO (1) Design Temperature January 2½ % -30-C -31-C -30-C January 1% -33-C -33-C -32-C July 2½% Dry 29-C 30-C -29-C Wet 17-C 17-C -17-C Degree -Days below 18-C 4,955 4,598 4,966 (2) Minimum Depth for Frost- Protected Foundations 1,070 mm 1,070 mm 1070 mm (3) Maximum Rainfall 15 minutes 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm One Day 1/50 48 mm 50 mm 48 mm Ground Snowload 1/50 2.4 kPa Ss 3.0 kPa Ss 2.6 kPa Ss 0.2 kPa Sr 0.1 kPa Sr 0.3 kPa Sr Annual Total Precipitation 425 mm 525 mm 425 mm (4) Hourly Wind Pressure probability 1/10 0.27kPa 0.24kPa 0.27kPa probability 1/50 0.35kPa 0.31 kPa 0.35 kPa (5) Seismic Data sa (0.2) 0.28 0.27 0.28 sa (0.5) 0.16 0.16 0.17 sa (1.0) 0.096 0.075 0.099 sa (2.0) 0.056 0.041 0.058 PGA 0.14 0.13 0.14 Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 29 29. REPEAL Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No. 4947, 2015 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed. READ a first time this 10th day of February , 2016. READ a second time this 10th day of February , 2016. READ a third time this 10th day of February , 2016. ADOPTED this 10th day of February , 2016. Chair Corporate Officer I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of Bylaw No. 4997 cited as the "Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No. 4997, 2016", as adopted by the Cariboo Regional District Board on the 10th day of February , 2016. ________________________________ Corporate Officer Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 30 CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT BUILDING BYLAW NO. 4997 FORM "A" OWNER'S UNDERTAKING ATTENTION: BUILDING OFFICIAL Dear Sir/Madam: Re: _________________________________________________________________________________ (Legal Description of Property) Building Permit Application No. ____________________________ (the "Project") In consideration of the Cariboo Regional District accepting and processing the above application for a building permit, and as required by the Cariboo Regional District's Building Bylaw, the following representation, warranties and indemnities are given to the Cariboo Regional District. 1. That I am the owner of the above property. 2. That I have authorized: _____________________________________________________________ Name (print) _____________________________________________________________ Address to make application for the above permit on my behalf. 3. That I will comply with or cause those whom I employ to comply with the BC Building Regulations and all bylaws of the Cariboo Regional District and other statutes and regulations in force in the Cariboo Regional District relating to the development, work, undertaking or permission in respect of which this application is made. 4. That I understand and acknowledge that I am fully responsible for carrying out the work, or having the work carried out, in accordance with the requirements of the BC Building Regulations, the Building Bylaw and all other bylaws of the Cariboo Regional District. 5. That I understand and acknowledge that neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the review of plans and supporting documents, nor inspections made by the Building Official shall in any way constitute a representation, warranty or statement that the BC Building Regulations, the Building Bylaw or any other bylaw of the Cariboo Regional District has been complied with. 6. That I hereby agree to release, indemnify and save harmless the Cariboo Regional District, its Board members, employees and agents from and against all claims, liability, judgments, costs and expenses of every kind including negligence which I, persons employed by me 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) inspections made by the Building Official or failure to make such inspections; and, (c) the enforcement or failure to enforce the current edition of the BC Building Regulations or the Building Bylaw, Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 31 and I agree that the Cariboo Regional District owes me no duty of care in respect of these matters whether or not an officer or employee of the Cariboo Regional District including a professional designer, has knowledge of the professional design or field review. 7. That I confirm that I have relied only on the said architect or engineer for the adequacy of the plans and supporting documents submitted with this application. 8. That I understand that were used herein the words "work" or "work or undertaking in respect of which this application is made" includes all electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas and other works necessary to complete the contemplated construction. 9. That I am authorized to give these representations, warranties, assurance and indemnities to the Cariboo Regional District. 10. That I confirm that I have been advised that I should seek independent legal advice from a lawyer in respect of signing this release. WITNESS OWNER(S) __________________________________ Name (print) Name and Title (print) Signature Signature __________________________________ Address (print) Name and Title (print) Signature Address (print) If owner is a company, affix corporate seal in space below: The Corporate Seal of _________________________________ was hereunto affixed in the presence of _________________________________ Signature of Officer _________________________________ Name of Officer (print) The above must be signed by the Owner. 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. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 32 FORM "B" REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL'S PROOF OF INSURANCE Cariboo Regional District Suite D, 180 North Third Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Fax: (250) 392-2812 ATTENTION: BUILDING OFFICIAL BUILDING PERMIT NO. ____________________ SUBJECT: ________________________________ (civic address of project) LEGAL DESCRIPTION _________________________________________ This is to confirm that the undersigned registered professional is insured by a policy of insurance covering liability to third parties for errors and omissions in the provision of professional services in respect of the captioned project, a certificate of which insurance is attached. The undersigned will notify both the Building Official and the owner who has engaged the undersigned to provide professional services in respect of the captioned project, in writing, of any termination of or change in the terms of the coverage provided by the policy, immediately upon being informed of or becoming aware of such termination or change. ___________________________________ Signature of Registered Professional (affix seal) ___________________________________ Name of Firm Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 33 FORM "C" CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT STOP WORK NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT UNDER THE BYLAWS OF THE CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT, ALL FURTHER WORK UPON THIS BUILDING IS PROHIBITED UNLESS AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL. GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY:____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ LEGAL DESCRIPTION:_________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ REGISTERED OWNER(S):_______________________________________________________________ SIGNED:_______________________________________ DATE:________________________________ COMMENTS:__________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO REMOVE, DEFACE, ALTER OR COVER THIS NOTICE.  CENTRAL CARIBOO OFFICE - Williams Lake - Phone 250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636  SOUTH CARIBOO OFFICE - 100 Mile House - Phone 250-395-3838  NORTH CARIBOO OFFICE - Quesnel - Phone 250-992-7400 Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 34 FORM "D" DO NOT OCCUPY As authorized by Section 25 of the Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No. 4997, 2016, all persons shall cease occupancy of this structure immediately and shall refrain from further occupancy until all applicable provisions of the Building Code and this bylaw have been substantially complied with and this notice has been rescinded in writing by a Building Official for the Cariboo Regional District. Particulars for the posting of this notice may be obtained at the Cariboo Regional District, the address of which is noted below. Any person who fails to comply with this notice commits an offence punishable on summary conviction and shall be liable to a fine of not more than $10,000.00 (ten thousand) dollars or to imprisonment for not more than 6 (six) months. No person shall reverse, alter, deface, cover, remove or in any way tamper with this notice. ________________________________ ______________________________ Building Official Date  CENTRAL CARIBOO OFFICE - Williams Lake - Phone 250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636  SOUTH CARIBOO OFFICE - 100 Mile House - Phone 250-395-3838  NORTH CARIBOO OFFICE - Quesnel - Phone 250-992-7400 Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 35 CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT BUILDING BYLAW NO. 4997, 2016 SCHEDULE "A" FEES Building Permit Fee: A non-refundable permit application fee of $200.00 shall be charged for all permits except for when the calculated building permit fee is less than the application fee. Estimated Construction Values Fee* (a) $1.00 to $1,000.00; $80.00 (b) $80.00 plus for each $1,000.00 or part thereof by which the value exceeds the sum of $1,000.00 up to a maximum value of $100,000.00 as additional fees; $10.00 (c) $1,070.00 plus for each additional $1,000.00 or part thereof by which the value exceeds the sum of $100,000.00 as additional fees. $6.00 * Add administrative fee where construction is commenced prior to issuance of building permit. Administrative fee is equal to required building permit fee to a maximum of $750.00. * Where a Professional Engineer or Architect is retained by the owner to certify that the project design complies with the building regulations, the building permit fee will be reduced by 10 percent to a maximum reduction of $750 for any one property. * Fees for farm buildings on land used for bona fide agricultural operations will be 75% of the fee derived from the fee table. New building permits where work has not been completed upon expiry of the original building permit: Cost of the new permit will be calculated the same as the original building permit based on the value of the work to complete. The maximum fee charged for these new permits will be $500.00. Inspections due to a Change of Occupancy or use where no alterations are made: $80 Demolition of a building: $80 Voluntary Inspection requested to establish compliance or status of a building: $80 Re-Inspection fee for inspections subsequent to the first re-inspection, unless re-inspected in conjunction with another required construction inspection: $50 Installation of a Chimney or Solid Fuel Burning Appliance: $95 Plumbing Permit: $80 for first fixture $7 per fixture after first fixture "Fixture" includes domestic water heater, DWV trapped rough-in, and trapped industrial equipment. Fire Sprinkler Systems: fee formula applied to actual construction value Re-Plan checking fee: replacing the owner's copy of the approved permit plans: $250 Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 36 Factory Pre-Manufactured Buildings: Surface Foundations: $200.00 (Fee includes service connections inspections) On Foundations Below Frost Depth: $200.00 plus additional fee based on construction value of foundation as determined by the Building Official. (fee includes factory-installed plumbing) Building Relocations: (except factory pre-manufactured buildings) 1. For a building that is to be moved from a location within the Cariboo Regional District building inspection area to a location outside of the building inspection area -- Fee: $80 2. For a building that is to be moved from a location within the Cariboo Regional District building inspection area to another location within the building inspection area -- Fee: fee formula applied to the value of the new foundation plus the value of any upgrading carried out, or required to be carried out by the Building Official. 3. For a building that is to be moved from a location outside of the Cariboo Regional District building inspection area to a location within the building inspection area -- Fee is calculated as follows: (a) $50 per hour, plus (b) normal traveling expenses for two persons, for all traveling and inspection time spent in reaching and inspecting the building at the site from which it is to be removed, (both (a) and (b) are to be submitted with the application for permit, and are not refundable) plus (c) fee formula applied to value of the new foundation plus the value of any upgrading carried out, or required to be carried out by the Building Official. Temporary Buildings: Fee formula applied to the value of building (non-refundable). Except for residential ancillary buildings less than 75 m2 in area, removal security in the amount of $2,000 in the form of cash, certified cheque, bond guarantee or a letter of credit from a bank. Permit Transfer or Assignment Fee: For the transfer or assignment of a building permit when requested in writing by the original applicant, an additional fee shall be paid of $35. The original permit number and expiry dates will remain in effect. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 37 Permit Fee Refunds: Building permit fees may be refunded only upon written request from the original applicant, up to six (6) months from the date of issue of the building permit, subject to the following conditions: (a) no permit-related work on site has commenced and, (b) a reduction of $100 or twenty percent (20%) of the permit fee, whichever is the greater reduction. Cariboo Regional District Building Bylaw No.4997, 2016 38 CONSTRUCTION VALUES / COSTS PER SQUARE FOOT TO DETERMINE MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION VALUE (Rounded to the nearest $1,000) Town/Row Houses Residential - Semi-Detached Residential - Single Family Residential - Garage, Carport As determined by the Building Official through application of the RS Means "Square Foot Costs" construction cost reference publications, as amended from time to time Truck shops/workshops: up to 10' - 0" ceiling height over 10' - 0" ceiling height $35 per square foot $45 per square foot Garages $25 per square foot Carports $15 per square foot Sundecks $15 per square foot Covered decks $20 per square foot Mobile home additions unfinished, unheated $30 per square foot finished $50 per square foot Spruce / Pine Scribe-Fit Log Construction Full basement, single storey $150 per square foot Crawl space, single storey $130 per square foot Finished 2nd storey (includes log roof assembly) $110 per square foot Log garage $70 per square foot Cedar log add 10% Occupant Load Establishment - $250.00 Commercial/Industrial/Institutional/Public Building Projects Fee formula applied to the contract price, or if there is no contract, at the cost estimated by the Building Official with due regard to the contract price for the most recent work of a similar nature done in the closest proximity to the proposed project. If the applicant disputes the value estimated by the Building Official, then the average of two professional appraisals, at the cost of the applicant, shall be used. Application to Discharge a Notice of Bylaw Contravention Once the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Building Official that the issues regarding the Notice of Bylaw Contravention have been rectified the applicant may apply in writing, to discharge the Notice of Bylaw Contravention for a fee of $350.