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THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF WHITE ROCK
BYLAW 1928
A Bylaw for the administration of the Building Code.
DISCLAIMER: THIS BYLAW IS CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY.
THE CITY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN
THIS CONSOLIDATION IS CURRENT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
PERSON USING THIS CONSOLIDATION TO ENSURE THAT IT ACCURATELY
REFLECTS CURRENT BYLAW PROVISIONS.
Consolidated as of March, 2022.
TABLE OF CONSOLIDATION
BYLAW
DATE APPROVED
AMENDMENT NO. SUBJECT MATTER
2095
June 15, 2015
1
Schedules A & B
2177
December 12, 2016
2
Schedules A & B
2183
January 30, 2017
3
Schedule A
2233
December 11, 2017
4
Revisions to sections 8, 11, 13,
14, 20, 24, 30 (Deleting
schedules A & B, and
renumbering the remainder of the
schedules as 1, 2 & 3)
2247
April 2018
5
Revisions to sections 12, 13 and
14 (and renumbering as required)
2419
March 28, 2022
6
Revisions to section 9 & 10
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WHEREAS under the Community Charter the Council of the City of White Rock may, by
bylaw, regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in relation to buildings and other structures,
may provide for a system of permits, and may impose fees payable in respect of a municipal
service;
AND WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has adopted a Building Code to govern
standards in respect of the construction, alteration, repair and demolition of buildings in
municipalities and regional districts in the Province;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to provide for the administration of the Building
Code;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of White Rock, in open meeting assembled,
enacts as follows:
1.0
Title
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 1928".
2.0
Definitions
2.1
In this Bylaw, the following words and terms have the meanings set out in the
Building Code: assembly occupancy, building, building area, building height,
business and personal services occupancy, care or detention occupancy,
constructor, coordinating registered professional, designer, field review, high-
hazard industrial occupancy, industrial occupancy, low-hazard industrial
occupancy, major occupancy, medium-hazard industrial occupancy, mercantile
occupancy, occupancy, owner, registered professional, and residential occupancy.
2.2
In this Bylaw:
"Building Code" means the British Columbia Building Code established from time to
time by the Province of British Columbia;
"Building Official" means a person employed or contracted by the City to administer
this Bylaw, and includes Building Inspectors, Plumbing Inspectors and Plan Checkers;
"City" means the Corporation of the City of White Rock;
"Complex (Part 3) Building" means:
(a)
a building used for one or more of the following major occupancies:
(i)
an assembly occupancy,
(ii)
a care or detention occupancy,
(iii)
a high-hazard industrial occupancy; and
(b)
a building exceeding 600 square meters in building area or exceeding three
stories in building height used for one or more of the following major
occupancies:
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(i)
a residential occupancy,
(ii)
a business and personal services occupancy,
(iii)
a mercantile occupancy,
(iv)
a medium and low hazard industrial occupancy;
"construction" means the erection, alteration, addition, demolition, repair,
reconstruction, removal or relocation of a building or structure, and includes the
installation of a plumbing system, and includes all labour (even if provided by the
owner or donated voluntarily by others), site development, excavation related to the
building, roofing, electrical, plumbing, drains, heating, air conditioning, interior
finishes, fire extinguishing systems, elevators, services provided by registered
professionals and everything attached thereto as to constitute real property.
"construction value" means the fair market value of the work proposed to be
undertaken, including materials and labour (construction costs), but excluding land,
financing or marketing costs.
"highway" means the road right of way and includes municipal lanes, boulevards and
street trees;
"permit" means permission or authorization in writing by a Building Official to
perform work regulated by this Bylaw and, in the case of a permit for occupancy, to
occupy a building or part of a building;
"pool" means every pool or man-made pond located in a residential zone or used in
conjunction with a residential occupancy, with a water depth exceeding 450mm and
includes the fence or other structure enclosing such pool and any plumbing or
appurtenances attached thereto;
"retaining structure" means a wall or a series of walls constructed for the purpose of
supporting or confining soils in excess of 1.2 meters in height or less than two
horizontal to one vertical setback ratio;
"Standard (Part 9) Building" means a building of three stories or less in building
height, having a building area not exceeding 600 square meters and used for one of
the following major occupancies:
(a)
a residential occupancy,
(b)
a business and personal services occupancy,
(c)
a mercantile occupancy, or
(d)
a medium and low hazard industrial occupancy;
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"structure" means a construction or portion thereof of any kind, whether fixed to,
supported by or sunk into land or water, but specifically excludes landscaping, fences,
paving and retaining structures less or equal to 1.2 meters in height;
3.0
Purpose of Bylaw
3.1
Despite any other provision in this Bylaw, this Bylaw shall be interpreted in
accordance with this section.
3.2
This Bylaw has been enacted for the purpose of regulating construction within the
City in the general public interest.
3.3
The activities undertaken by or on behalf of the City under this Bylaw are for the sole
purpose of providing a limited and interim spot-checking function for reasons of
health, safety and the protection of persons and property.
3.4
The purpose of this Bylaw does not extend to:
(a)
the protection of owners, owner/builders or constructors from economic loss;
(b)
the assumption by the City 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,
codes or standards;
(c)
providing any person a warranty of design or workmanship with respect to any
building or structure for which a building permit or occupancy permit is
issued under this Bylaw;
(d)
providing a warranty or assurance that construction undertaken under a
building permit issued by the City is free from latent, or any defects; or
(e)
providing to any person a warranty that construction is in compliance with the
Building Code, this Bylaw or any other enactment with respect to a building
or structure for which a building permit or occupancy permit is issued under
this Bylaw.
4.0
Permit Conditions
4.1
A permit is required whenever work regulated under this Bylaw is to be undertaken.
4.2
Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw nor the acceptance or review of
plans, drawings, specifications or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by
or on behalf of the City shall in any way relieve the owner or his or her representatives
from full and sole responsibility to perform the work in strict accordance with the
Building Code, this Bylaw, and any other applicable enactments respecting safety.
4.3
It shall be the full and sole responsibility of the owner (and where the owner is acting
through a representative, the representative) to carry out the work in respect of which
the permit was issued in compliance with the Building Code, this Bylaw and any
other applicable enactments respecting safety.
4.4
Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw nor the acceptance or review of
plans, drawings, specifications or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by
or on behalf of the City constitute in any way a representation, warranty, assurance or
statement that the Building Code, this Bylaw or any other applicable enactments
respecting safety have been complied with.
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4.5
No person shall rely upon any permit as establishing compliance with this Bylaw or
assume or conclude that this Bylaw has been administered or enforced according to its
terms. The person to whom a permit is issued and his or her representatives are
responsible for making such determination.
5.0
Scope and Exemptions
5.1
This Bylaw applies to the design, construction and occupancy of new buildings and
structures, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, and
occupancy of existing buildings and structures.
5.2
When the value of proposed alterations, renovations, repairs or an addition to an
existing building exceeds 50% of the current assessed value of that building, the entire
building must be made to substantially conform to the requirements of the Building
Code and the bylaws of the City of White Rock.
5.3
This Bylaw does not apply to:
(a)
buildings or structures exempted by Division A Part 1 of the Building Code
except as expressly provided herein;
(b)
retaining structures less than or equal to 1.2 meters in height; nor
(c)
the clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures,
when such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement
of valves, pipes, fixtures or hot water tanks.
6.0
Prohibitions
6.1
No person shall construct any building or structure except in conformity with the
requirements of the Building Code and this Bylaw.
6.2
No person shall commence or continue any construction, alteration, placement,
demolition, removal, relocation or change the occupancy of any building or structure
or other work related to construction, unless a Building Official has issued a valid and
subsisting permit for the work.
6.3
No person shall occupy or use any building or structure:
(a)
unless a valid and subsisting occupancy permit has been issued by a Building
Official for the building or structure; or
(b)
contrary to the terms of any permit issued or any notice given by a Building
Official.
6.4
No person shall knowingly submit false or misleading information to a Building
Official in relation to any permit application or construction undertaken pursuant to
this Bylaw.
6.5
No person shall, unless authorized in writing by a Building Official, reverse, alter,
deface, cover, remove or in any way tamper with any notice, permit or certificate
posted upon or affixed to a building or structure pursuant to this Bylaw.
6.6
No person shall do any work that is substantially at variance with the accepted design
or plans of a building, structure or other works for which a permit has been issued,
unless such change has been approved in writing by a Building Official.
6.7
No person shall obstruct the entry of a Building Official or other authorized official of
the City on property in the administration of this Bylaw.
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7.0
Building Officials
7.1
A Building Official may:
(a)
administer this Bylaw, including by prescribing forms to be used for permits,
permit applications, notices and orders referred to in this Bylaw, except where
the form is prescribed by this Bylaw;
(b)
keep records of permit applications, permits, notices and orders issued,
inspections and tests made, and may retain copies of all documents related to
the administration of this Bylaw;
(c)
establish whether a method or type of construction or materials used in the
construction of a building or structure complies with the requirements and
provisions of the Building Code and this Bylaw; and
(d)
enter any land, building, structure or premises at all reasonable times to
ascertain whether the terms of this Bylaw are being observed, in accordance
with the Community Charter.
7.2
A Building Official may order:
(a) a person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw, the Building Code or
any permit, to comply with that provision within the time period ordered;
(b)
an owner to stop work on a building or structure, or any part of a building or
structure, if the work is proceeding in contravention of this Bylaw, the
Building Code, a permit, or any other applicable enactment respecting safety,
and may enter on property to affix or post a stop work order in the form
prescribed by a Building Official from time to time;
(c)
an owner to uncover any work that has been concealed in contravention of this
Bylaw;
(d)
a person to cease any occupancy in contravention of this Bylaw, the Building
Code or a permit;
(e)
an owner to correct any work that contravenes this Bylaw, the Building Code,
or any other enactment of the City,
and every person served with an order under this section must immediately comply
with that order.
7.3
If the cessation of work has been ordered, a Building Official may authorize the work
to continue when the contravention has been corrected.
8.0
Applications
8.1
Every person shall apply for and obtain:
(a)
a building permit before constructing, repairing, altering, or changing the use
or occupancy of any building or structure;
(b)
a moving permit before moving a building or structure;
(c)
a demolition permit before demolishing a building or structure;
(d)
an oil tank removal permit prior to removing an oil tank;
(e)
a fireplace and chimney permit prior to the construction of a masonry
fireplace or the installation of a wood burning appliance or chimney unless the
works are included in a valid and subsisting building permit;
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(f)
a plumbing permit before constructing, installing, moving, repairing, or
altering a plumbing system, including an interior or exterior sprinkler system,
except a plumbing permit is not required:
(i)
for the repair of leaks in water pipes or for the replacement of plumbing
fixtures, provided such fixtures and their installation substantially
conform with the requirements of the Building Code; or
(ii) for the removal of stoppages in sewer or drain pipes provided that clean-
out vents are utilized for such purposes and it is not necessary to cut any
sewer or drain pipe;
(g)
a pool permit before constructing or installing a pool.
8.2
An application for a permit required under this Bylaw shall be made in the form
prescribed by the Building Official or the City from time to time.
8.3
All plans submitted with a permit application shall bear the name and address of the
designer and the owner of the building or structure.
8.4
Each building or structure to be constructed on a site requires a separate building
permit and shall be assessed a separate building permit fee, calculated in accordance
with Schedule "A" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw. (updated by Bylaw 2233)
Each building or structure to be constructed on a site requires a separate building
permit and shall be assessed a separate building permit fee, calculated in accordance
with Schedule "A" to this Bylaw.
8.5
A Building Permit application will expire if there is no meaningful activity on the part
of the applicant or their appointed agent to address information requests or plan review
comments within 6 months of being notified by phone or email. (added by Bylaw 2233)
8.6
A Building Permit application is not transferrable. (added by Bylaw 2233)
9.0
Building Permit Applications for Complex (Part 3) Buildings
9.1
An application for a building permit with respect to a Complex (Part 3) Building
shall:
(a)
be made in the form prescribed by the Building Official or the City from time
to time, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation,
and the coordinating registered professional;
(b)
be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and
undertakings made in the form attached to this Bylaw as Schedule "C" Form A,
signed by the owner or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
(c)
include a copy of a title search for the relevant property made within thirty (30)
days of the date of the application;
(d)
include proposed plans prepared by a British Columbia Land Surveyor,
showing:
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(i)
the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan;
(ii)
the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
(iii)
the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed statutory rights
of way, easements and setback requirements;
(iv)
the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings or
structures on the parcel;
(v)
setbacks to the natural boundary of the ocean or any lake, swamp, pond
or watercourse;
(vi)
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 in floodplain areas;
(vii)
the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway access;
(viii) the proposed building foundation footprint and building heights
calculated in relation to average natural grade;
(ix)
a statement on the plan from the British Columbia Land Surveyor that
the elevations given on the property are, in the surveyors opinion,
natural grades or their estimate of natural grade before a site was
altered; and
(x)
the location, size and type of all trees in accordance with City of White
Rock Tree Protection Bylaw, 2021, No. 2407, and amendments thereto;
(amended by Bylaw 2419)
the location, size and type of all trees in accordance with City of White
Rock Tree Management Bylaw, 2008, No. 1831, and amendments
thereto;
except that the Building Official may waive, in whole or in part, the
requirements for a site plan where the permit sought is for the repair or
alteration of an existing building or structure;
(e)
include floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas, including:
(i)
the dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces;
(ii) the location, size and swing of doors;
(iii) the location, size and opening of windows;
(iv) floor, wall, and ceiling finishes;
(v)
plumbing fixtures;
(vi) structural elements; and
(vii) stair dimensions;
(f)
include longitudinal and cross sections through the building or structure
illustrating foundations, drainage, ceiling heights, construction systems and
driveway access;
(g)
include elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finish
details, roof slopes, windows, doors, finished grade, driveway access, and
calculations for spatial separation requirements;
(h)
include:
(i)
a plan that shows the location and size of every building drain and every
trap and inspection piece that is on a building drain; and
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(ii) a sectional drawing that shows the size and location of every soil or
waste pipe, trap and vent pipe,
all to be submitted in the form and quantities required by the Building Official,
and containing complete design and calculation criteria;
(i)
include cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient
locations to illustrate that the building or structure substantially conforms to
the Building Code;
(j)
include copies of approvals required under any enactment;
(k)
include a letter of assurance in the form set out in Schedule A of Division C,
Part 2 of the Building Code, signed by the owner, or a signing officer of the
owner if the owner is a corporation, and the coordinating registered
professional;
(l)
include letters of assurance in the forms set out in Schedule B of Division C,
Part 2 of the Building Code, each signed by such registered professionals as
the Building Official or Building Code may require to prepare the design for
and conduct field reviews of the construction of the building or structure;
(m) include two sets of certified drawings at a suitable scale of the design prepared
by each registered professional containing the information set out in sections
9.1.(d) to 9.1(i) of this Bylaw;
(n)
state the intended use or uses of and the value of all existing and proposed
buildings and structures; and
(o)
include copies of all covenants and rights of way registered on title to the
relevant property.
9.2
In addition to the requirements of section 9.1 of this Bylaw, a Building Official may
require that the following be submitted with a building permit application for the
construction of a Complex (Part 3) Building where the complexity of the proposed
building or structure or siting circumstances warrant:
(a)
site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off-site services to
indicate locations at the property line, prepared and sealed by a registered
professional, in accordance with the City's subdivision servicing bylaw;
(b)
a section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking areas
and driveways; and
(c)
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 or structure.
10.0
Building Permit Applications for Standard (Part 9) Buildings
10.1
An application for a building permit with respect to a Standard (Part 9) Building
shall:
(a)
be made in the form prescribed by the Building Official or the City from time
to time, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
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(b)
be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and
undertakings made in the form attached to this Bylaw as Schedule "C" Form A,
signed by the owner or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
(c)
include a copy of a title search for the relevant property made within thirty (30)
days of the date of the permit application;
(d)
include proposed plans prepared by a British Columbia Land Surveyor
showing:
(i) the bearing, dimensions and area of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan; (updated by Bylaw 2233)
the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan;
(ii) the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
(iii) the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed statutory rights
of way, easements and setback requirements;
(iv) the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings or
structures on the parcel;
(v)
setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or
watercourse;
(vi) 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 in floodplain areas;
(vii) the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway access;
(viii) the proposed building foundation footprint and building heights
calculated in relation to average natural grade;
(ix) a statement on the plan from the British Columbia Land Surveyor that
the elevations given on the property are, in the surveyors opinion,
natural grades or their estimate of natural grade before a site was
altered; and
(x)
the location, size and type of all trees in accordance with City of White
Rock Protection Bylaw, 2021, No. 2407, and amendments thereto;
(amended by Bylaw 2419)
the location, size and type of all trees in accordance with City of White
Rock Tree Management Bylaw, 2008, No. 1831, and amendments
thereto;
except that the Building Official may waive the requirements for a site plan, in
whole or in part, where the permit sought is for the repair or alteration of an
existing building or structure;
(e)
include floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas, including:
(i)
the dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces;
(ii) the location, size and swing of doors;
(iii) the location, size and opening of windows;
(iv) floor, wall, and ceiling finishes;
(v)
plumbing fixtures;
(vi) structural elements; and
(vii) stair dimensions.
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(f)
include longitudinal and cross sections through the building or structure
illustrating foundations, drainage, ceiling heights, construction systems and
driveway access;
(g)
include elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finish
details, roof slopes, windows, doors, finished grade, driveway access and
spatial separation requirements;
(h)
include:
(i)
a plan that shows the location and size of every building drain and every
trap and inspection piece that is on a building drain; and
(ii) a sectional drawing that shows the size and location of every soil or
waste pipe, trap and vent pipe,
all to be submitted in the form and quantities required by the Building Official,
and containing complete design and calculation criteria;
(i)
include cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient
locations to illustrate that the building or structure substantially conforms to
the Building Code;
(j)
include copies of approvals required under any enactment;
(k)
include geotechnical, foundation, structural and building envelope designs
prepared by a registered professional in accordance with requirements of the
Building Code, accompanied by letters of assurance in the form of Schedule B
of Division C, Part 2 of the Building Code, each signed by such registered
professionals as the Building Official or Building Code may require to
prepare the design and conduct field reviews of the construction of the
building or structure, unless:
(i)
the requirements are waived by a Building Official because the
Building Official required a professional engineer's report pursuant to
section 56(2) of the Community Charter and the building permit is
issued in accordance with sections 56 (5) and (6) of the Community
Charter; or
(ii) documentation, prepared and sealed by a registered professional, is
provided certifying that the foundation design substantially complies
with Part 9 of the Building Code, and the foundation excavation
substantially complies with Part 9 of the Building Code; or
(iii) the foundation is for a non-residential building less than 55 square
meters (592 square feet) in size if, in the opinion of the Building
Official, the ground conditions are sufficient to support the building;
(l)
include two copies of specifications and two sets of drawings at a suitable scale
of the design including the information set out in sections 10.1(d) to 10.1(j) and
10.1(l) of this Bylaw.
(m) state the intended use or uses and the value of all existing and proposed
buildings and structures.
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10.2
In addition to the requirements of section 10.1 of this Bylaw, a Building Official may
require that the following be submitted with a building permit application for the
construction of a Standard (Part 9) Building where the project involves two or more
buildings, which in the aggregate total more than 1,000 square meters, or two or more
buildings that will contain four or more dwelling units, or otherwise where the
complexity of the proposed building or structure or siting circumstances warrant:
(a)
site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off-site services to
indicate locations at the property line, prepared and sealed by a registered
professional, in accordance with the City's subdivision servicing bylaw;
(b)
a section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking areas
and driveways;
(c)
a roof plan and building height calculations;
(d)
architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical or fire suppression drawings
prepared and sealed by a registered professional;
(e)
letters of assurance in the forms set out in Schedule B of Division C Part 2 of
the Building Code, signed by the registered professional;
(f)
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 or structure.
11.0
Professional Plan Certification
11.1
The letters of assurance set out in Division C Part 2 the Building Code and provided
pursuant to sections 9.1, 10.1, 10.2 and 16.1 of this Bylaw are relied upon by the City
and its Building Officials as certification that the design and plans to which the letters
of assurance relate comply with the Building Code and other applicable enactments
relating to safety.
11.2
A building permit issued for the construction of a Complex (Part 3) Building, or for
the construction of a Standard (Part 9) Building for which a Building Official has
required professional design pursuant to section 10.2(d), and letters of assurance
pursuant to section 10.2(e) of this Bylaw, shall be in the form prescribed by the City.
11.3
Geotechnical assessment in accordance with the current edition of the "Guidelines for
Legislated Landslide Assessments for Proposed Residential Development in British
Columbia" shall be required prior to the issue of building permits for those properties
identified as Geotechnical Assessment Required areas on Schedule 3 - White Rock
Geotechnical Assessment Areas. (updated by Bylaw 2233)
Geotechnical assessment in accordance with the current edition of the "Guidelines for
Legislated Landslide Assessments for Proposed Residential Development in British
Columbia" shall be required prior to the issue of building permits for those properties
identified as Geotechnical Assessment Required areas on Schedule E - White Rock
Geotechnical Assessment Areas.
11.4
A building permit issued pursuant to section 11.2 of 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
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application for the building permit comply with the Building Code and other
applicable enactments relating to health and safety.
11.5
A building permit issued in accordance with section 11.2 is conditional upon the
continued validity and existence of the registered professional's letters of assurance.
11.6
In the event that a registered professional or a coordinating registered professional
withdraws his or her provided assurances, and in the event that any such letter of
assurance is withdrawn or modified, the permit shall cease to authorize the work until
such time as satisfactory letters of assurance are re-established for the work.
11.7
When the Building Official considers that, due to the complexity of a building, a
professional engineer is required to coordinate three (3) or more professional design
certifications, the building permit fees will be reduced by 2.5% as outlined in Schedule
"A" to this Bylaw. (amended by Bylaw 2095)
12.0
Fees and Charges
(Amended by Bylaw 2247)
12.1
In addition to applicable fees and charges required under other bylaws, a
permit fee, prescribed and calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw, shall be paid in full prior to the review and issuance
of any permit under this Bylaw.
12.2
The applicable plan review fee prescribed in Schedule "A" of the Fees and
Charges Bylaw shall accompany an application made for a permit under this
Bylaw, subject to the following:
(a)
the plan review fee is non-refundable;
(b)
an application shall be cancelled and the plan review fee forfeited if the
permit has not been issued and the owner provides written confirmation
that they wish to withdraw their application;
(c) when an application is cancelled, the plans and related documents
submitted with the application may be destroyed.
12.3
The owner may obtain a refund of the permit fees prescribed in Schedule "A"
of the Fees and Charges Bylaw when a permit is surrendered and cancelled
before any excavation or construction begins, to a maximum of 65% of the
permit value, but the refund shall not include the plan review fee paid pursuant
to section 12.2 of this Bylaw. Notwithstanding, where a permit is cancelled or
withdrawn more than two (2) years following the date of permit issue, there
shall be no refund.
12.4
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, the re-inspection charge prescribed in Schedule "A" of
the Fees and Charges Bylaw shall be paid prior to additional inspections being
performed.
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12.1
In addition to applicable fees and charges required under other bylaws, a permit fee,
prescribed and calculated in accordance with Schedules "A" and "B" to this Bylaw,
shall be paid in full prior to the review and issuance of any permit under this Bylaw.
12.2
The applicable plan review fee prescribed in Schedules "A" and "B" shall accompany
an application made for a permit under this Bylaw, subject to the following:
(a)
the plan review fee is non-refundable;
(b)
an application shall be cancelled and the plan review fee forfeited if the permit
has not been issued and the owner provides written confirmation that they wish
to withdraw their application;
(c)
when an application is cancelled, the plans and related documents submitted
with the application may be destroyed.
12.3
The owner may obtain a refund of the permit fees prescribed in Schedules "A" and
"B" to this Bylaw when a permit is surrendered and cancelled before any excavation
or construction begins, to a maximum of 65% of the permit value, but the refund shall
not include the plan review fee paid pursuant to section 12.2 of this Bylaw.
Notwithstanding, where a permit is cancelled or withdrawn more than two (2) years
following the date of permit issue, there shall be no refund.
12.4
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, the re-inspection charge prescribed in Schedules "A" and "B" to this
Bylaw shall be paid prior to additional inspections being performed.
13.0
Permits
13.1
When:
(a)
a completed permit application, including all required supporting
documentation, has been submitted;
(b)
the proposed work set out in the permit application substantially conforms to
the Building Code, this Bylaw and all other applicable bylaws and enactments
respecting safety;
(c)
the owner or his or her representative has paid all applicable fees prescribed
under section 12 of this Bylaw;
(d)
the owner or his or her representative has paid all charges and met all
requirements imposed by any other enactment or bylaw;
(e)
no enactment, covenant, agreement, resolution or regulation of the City
authorizes the permit to be withheld or prevents it from being issued;
(f)
the owner has retained a professional engineer or geoscientist if required by the
Engineers and Geoscientists Act or by a Building Official pursuant to the
Community Charter; and
(g)
the owner has retained an architect if required by the provisions of the
Architects Act
a Building Official shall issue the permit for which the application is made.
13.2
When the application is in respect of a building that includes, or will include, a
residential occupancy, the permit must not be issued unless the owner provides
evidence pursuant to section 30(1) of the Homeowner Protection Act that the proposed
building:
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(a)
is covered by home warranty insurance and the constructor is a licensed
residential builder; or
(b)
the owner is building as an "owner builder" as defined in the Homeowner
Protection Act.
13.3
If a building permit expires, a Building Official may reactivate the building permit
by way of additional time extension upon receipt of payment of the appropriate fee as
outlined in Schedule "A" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw. Notwithstanding, a building
permit is automatically expired following two (2) years of inactivity; a new permit is
required under the current edition of the Building Code to complete the work started.
(updated by Bylaw 2233).
(Added by Bylaw 2247)
Except when otherwise authorized in writing by a Building Official, every permit is
issued upon the condition that the permit shall expire and the rights of the owner under the
permit shall terminate if;
(a) The work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 6 months from the date
of issuance of the permit,
(b) The work authorized by the permit is discontinued for a period of more than 12
months,
(c) Any Letters of Assurance related to the permit are withdrawn or not reinstated within
60 days, or
(d) The exterior finish of a Standard (Part 9) Building is not completed within 18 months
from the date of issuance of the permit.
If a building permit expires, a Building Official may reactivate the building permit by
way of additional time extension upon receipt of payment of the appropriate fee as outlined
in the "Fees and Charges Bylaw". Notwithstanding, a building permit is automatically
expired and revoked following two (2) years of inactivity.
(Deleted by Bylaw 2233)
Except when otherwise authorized in writing by a Building Official, every permit is
issued upon the condition that the permit shall expire and the rights of the owner
under the permit shall terminate if:
(a)
the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 6 months from the
date of issuance of the permit;
(b)
the work authorized by the permit is discontinued for a period of more than 12
months;
(c)
any letters of assurance related to the permit are withdrawn or not reinstated
within 60 days; or
(d)
the exterior finish of a Standard (Part 9) Building is not completed within 18
months from the date of issuance of the permit.
If a building permit expires, a Building Official may reactivate the building permit by
way of additional time extension upon receipt of payment of the appropriate fee as
outlined in Schedule "A" attached to this Bylaw. Notwithstanding, a building permit is
automatically expired and revoked following two (2) years of inactivity.
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13.4
A Building Official may issue a foundation permit for a Complex (Part 3) Building
prior to the issuance of a building permit, subject to the owner depositing securities
with the City in the amount of 125% of the estimated cost of filling in the excavation
to restore the original gradient of the site, should the permit expire, not be issued, or be
revoked.
13.5
A Building Official may issue a building permit for a portion of a Complex (Part 3)
Building or structure before the design, plans and specifications for the entire
building or structure have been accepted, provided that sufficient information has
been provided to the City to demonstrate to the Building Official that the portion
authorized to be constructed substantially complies with the Building Code, and with
this and other applicable bylaws, and provided 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.
13.6
When a site has been excavated under a foundation permit issued pursuant to section
13.4 of this Bylaw and a building permit is not subsequently issued or a subsisting
building permit has expired or is revoked, the owner shall fill in the excavation to
restore the original gradients of the site within 60 days of being served notice by the
City to do so.
14.0
Plumbing Permits
14.1
A plumbing permit may only be issued to:
(a)
a plumber holding a valid British Columbia tradesman's qualification; or
(b)
an owner and intended occupant of a Single Family Dwelling without a
Secondary Suite where the owner personally intends to install, alter or repair
plumbing, in which case, a building official may require the owner to
demonstrate competency to perform the work. (updated by Bylaw 2233)
an owner of premises where the owner personally intends to install, alter or
repair plumbing in his own residential dwelling unit or related accessory
building, in which case, a building official may require the owner to
demonstrate competency to perform the work.
14.2
Every application for a plumbing permit shall:
(a)
be signed by the applicant, or signing officer of the applicant if the applicant is
a corporation; and
(b)
be accompanied by plans sufficient to describe the proposed work and establish
substantial conformance with the Building Code, this Bylaw and any other
applicable enactment concerning safety.
14.3
Where an application has been made for a plumbing permit pursuant to this Bylaw,
and:
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(a)
the proposed work as described in the application substantially conforms with
the Building Code, this Bylaw and any other applicable enactment concerning
safety;
(b)
the applicant complies with the requirements set out in section 14.1 of this
Bylaw;
(c)
the prescribed fee as set out in Schedule "A" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw
has been paid; the plumbing permit shall be issued. (amended by Bylaw 2247)
(c)
the prescribed fee as set out in Schedule B to this bylaw has been paid;
the plumbing permit shall be issued.
14.4
The owner or his or her representative shall give at least 24 hours of notice to the City
when requesting an inspection, and shall obtain an inspection and receive a Building
Official's written acceptance of the following aspects of the work prior to concealing
it:
(a)
after the rough plumbing is complete, but before the installation of any fixtures
or the covering thereof by insulation or interior or exterior finish that would
conceal such work; and
(b)
when the plumbing is complete and ready for use, but before the plumbing is
put to use by the owner or occupier of the premise.
14.5
The requirements of section 14.4 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.
15.0
Disclaimer of Warranty or Representation
15.1
Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw, nor the acceptance or review of
plans, drawings, specifications or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by
or on behalf of the City shall in any way relieve the owner or his or her representative
from full and sole responsibility to perform the work in strict accordance with this
Bylaw, the Building Code and any other applicable enactments.
15.2
Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw, nor the acceptance or review of
plans, drawings, specifications or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by
or on behalf of the City, shall constitute in any way a representation, warranty,
assurance or statement that the Building Code, this Bylaw, or any applicable
enactments have been complied with.
15.3
Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw, nor the acceptance or review of
plans, drawings, specifications or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by
or on behalf of the City shall in any way constitute a representation that the building
or structure meets any standard of materials or workmanship.
16.0
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 to provide design and plan certification and field review, supported by
letters of assurance in the forms set out in Schedules B and C-B of Division C Part 2 of
the Building Code.
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16.2
Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for a Complex (Part 3) Building, or for
a Standard (Part 9) Building in circumstances where letters of assurance have been
required in accordance with sections 10.1, 10.2 or 16.1 of this Bylaw, the owner shall
provide the City with letters of assurance in the forms set out in Schedules C-A or C-B
of Division C Part 2 of the Building Code.
16.3
When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with the
requirements of this Bylaw, he or she shall also provide proof of professional liability
insurance to the Building Official in the form attached to this Bylaw as Schedule "D"
Form B.
17.0
Responsibilities of the Owner
17.1
Every owner shall ensure that all construction complies with the Building Code, this
Bylaw and all other applicable enactments, and must not omit to do any work required
by the Building Code, this Bylaw, or any other applicable enactment.
17.2
Every owner to whom a permit is issued shall, during construction:
(a)
post and maintain the permit in a conspicuous place on the property in respect
of which the permit was issued;
(b)
keep a copy of the accepted designs, plans and specifications on the property;
and
(c)
post the civic address on the property in a location visible from any adjoining
streets.
18.0
Inspections
18.1
When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with this
Bylaw, the City will rely solely on field reviews undertaken by the registered
professional and the letters of assurance submitted pursuant to this Bylaw as assurance
that the construction substantially conforms to the design, plans and specifications and
that the construction complies with the Building Code, this Bylaw and other
applicable enactments.
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
In addition to the inspections required under section 18.4, a Building Official may
attend periodically at the site of the construction of Standard (Part 9) Buildings or
structures to ascertain whether the work is being carried out in substantial
conformance with the Building Code, this Bylaw and any other applicable enactment
concerning safety.
18.4
The owner, or the owner's representative, shall give at least 24 hours of notice to the
City when requesting an inspection and shall obtain an inspection and receive a
Building Official's written acceptance of the following aspects of the work prior to
concealing them:
(a)
installation of perimeter drains and rain water leaders, and damp-proofing prior
to backfilling;
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(b)
the preparation of ground, including ground cover, when required, prior to the
placing of a concrete slab;
(c)
rough in of factory built chimneys and fireplaces and solid fuel burning
appliances;
(d)
the framing and sheathing, including compliance with zoning bylaw building
height requirements;
(e)
duct work, roughed-in plumbing or gas venting;
(f)
insulation and vapour barrier after the exterior finish is substantially complete
or otherwise protected to the satisfaction of the Building Official;
(g)
when the building or structure is substantially complete and ready for
occupancy, but before occupancy takes place of the whole or part of the
building or structure.
18.5
No aspect of the work referred to in section 18.4 of this Bylaw shall be concealed until
a Building Official has accepted that aspect in writing.
18.6
The requirements of section 18.4 of this Bylaw do not apply to any aspect of the work
that is the subject of a registered professional's letter of assurance provided in
accordance with sections 9.1, 10.1, 10.2, 16.1 or 16.2 of this Bylaw.
19.0
Occupancy Permits
19.1
No person shall occupy a building or structure or part of a building or structure or
change the class of occupancy of a building or structure until an occupancy permit
has been issued in the form prescribed by the Building Official or the City from time
to time.
19.2
An occupancy permit shall not be issued unless:
(a)
all final letters of assurance showing completion have been submitted when
required in accordance with this Bylaw; and
(b)
all aspects of the work requiring inspection and acceptance pursuant to section
18.4 of this Bylaw have been inspected and accepted.
19.3
A Building Official may issue an occupancy permit for part of a building or
structure when that part of the building or structure is self-contained, is provided
with essential services and meets the requirements set out in section 19.2 of this Bylaw.
20.0
Retaining Structures
20.1
A registered professional shall undertake the design and conduct field reviews of the
construction or structural repair of any retaining structure greater than 1.2 meters in
height or series of retaining structures where the cumulative height of the retaining
structures is greater than 1.2 m and have a ratio of less than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical.
Sealed copies of the design plan and field review reports prepared by the registered
professional for all retaining structures greater than 1.2 meters in height shall be
submitted to a Building Official prior to acceptance of the work by the Building
Official. The registered professional shall ensure that any drainage changes resulting
from the construction or structural repair shall not adversely impact adjacent and
downstream properties or municipal infrastructure or right of ways.
(updated by Bylaw 2233)
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A registered professional shall undertake the design and conduct field reviews of the
construction or structural repair of any retaining structure greater than 1.2 meters in
height. Sealed copies of the design plan and field review reports prepared by the
registered professional for all retaining structures greater than 1.2 meters in height
shall be submitted to a Building Official prior to acceptance of the work by the
Building Official. The registered professional shall ensure that any drainage changes
resulting from the construction or structural repair shall not adversely impact adjacent
and downstream properties or municipal infrastructure or right of ways.
21.0
Bonding Against Damage to Highway
21.1
Where an owner will, in the course of construction of a building or structure for
which a permit is issued:
(a)
be excavating upon the property;
(b)
be bringing heavy equipment onto the site from the adjacent highway; or
(c)
be transporting materials from or to the site across a curb or ditch where no
boulevard crossing has been constructed,
the owner must obtain a Highway or Right of Way Use permit from the City's
Municipal Operations Department and must deposit with the City a sum of money
sufficient to pay for the costs of repairing any damage likely to be done to the adjacent
highway, or public utilities located in or on the adjacent highway, during the course of
construction. Securities will be required in the amount of 125% of the estimated cost
of the works.
21.2
The sum of money required by subsection 21.1 herein shall be deposited with the City
in the form of cash, certified cheque or irrevocable letter of credit in the City's standard
format from a Chartered Bank of Canada, prior to the issuance of the building permit.
21.3
Where it is deemed necessary by the City's Manager of Operations or his designate or
a Building Official to sweep the streets due to construction activities undertaken in
connection with or under a building permit, there shall be deducted from the monies
on deposit the fee for the sweeping of streets as determined by the City's Municipal
Operations Department.
21.4
Where a highway, or a public utility on or adjacent to a highway, has been damaged
by any work undertaken in connection with or under a building permit, and where the
owner fails to clean up or repair the highway or public utility, or cause the highway or
public utility to be cleaned up or repaired in a manner satisfactory to the City's
Manager of Operations (or his delegate) within fourteen (14) days of being notified to
do so by the Manager of Operations (or his delegate) or the Building Official, then the
City or its authorized agents may carry out such repairs or clean up as is deemed
necessary by the City's Manager of Operations (or his delegate) and may use the
security provided by the owner under section 21.1 to pay the costs of such repairs or
clean up.
21.5
Should there be an insufficiency of monies on deposit with the City, the owner shall
be liable for payment, and shall pay forthwith, upon invoice, the balance that is
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required by the City to carry out or cause to be carried out, the necessary repairs, clean-
up or highway reconstruction, together with a 15% administration charge.
22.0
Driveway Access
22.1
No person shall construct any driveway or other access to any building from any
highway without a permit from the City's Municipal Operations Department
approving the location and grade of the driveway or other access.
22.2
No person may install a culvert unless a permit has been obtained under the Street and
Traffic Bylaw for that purpose.
23.0
Pools
23.1
No person shall construct or install a pool on any parcel of land without first obtaining
a permit from the City.
23.2
Every application for a permit to construct or install a pool shall include:
(a)
a plan showing the location of the proposed pool (including fencing) in relation
to all existing buildings on the property and the property boundaries;
(b)
the type of construction;
(c)
the water supply and proposed method of drainage; and
(d)
the proposed method of fencing.
23.3
Every pool shall be completely enclosed within a fence or other structure that is not
less than 1.0668 metres (3.5 feet) in height. The fence or other structure shall be
continuous except for access gates that are designed so that they will return to a latched
or locked position when not in use, and secured by a latch or lock located not less than
150mm from the top of the gate and not less than one metre above grade, on the pool
side of the fence. The fence shall be designed so that no member, attachment or
opening, facilitates climbing.
23.4
Every gate in a fence or other structure which provides access to a pool shall be kept
in a latched or locked closed position and shall only be open for the purpose of entry to
or exit from the pool during such period.
23.5
No direct access shall be permitted to a pool from any residential building. A pool
must be totally enclosed such that any person entering the enclosure must enter through
a gate as described in section 23.3 of this Bylaw. A wall of a dwelling may serve as
part of the required enclosure provided one of the following is complied with:
(a)
all doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with
an alarm which produces an audible warning when the door and its screen, if
present, are opened. The alarm shall sound continuously for a minimum of
thirty seconds immediately after the door is opened. The alarm shall have a
minimum sound pressure rating of 85dBA at ten feet and the sound of the alarm
shall be distinctive from other household sounds such as smoke alarms,
telephones or bells. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions.
The alarm shall be equipped with manual means, such as touchpads or
switches, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening from either
direction. Such deactivation shall last for no more than 15 seconds. The
deactivations touchpads or switches shall be located at least 1.2 metres above
the threshold of the door;
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(b)
the pool shall be equipped with a power safety cover which complies with
approved safety standards (ASTM ES 13-89);
(c)
other means of protection, such as self-closing doors with self-latching devices
which comply with approved safety standards may be considered acceptable so
long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than the protection afforded
by sections 23.3 and 23.4 of this bylaw.
23.6
The requirements of sub-sections 23.3 to 23.5 do not apply to a hot tub equipped with a
locking cover. Further, sub-sections 23.1 and 23.2 also do not apply to a hot tub
equipped with a locking cover that is located at grade.
24.0
Climatic/Earthquake Data
24.1
The climatic values for White Rock, B.C. as set out in Appendix C of the B.C.
Building Code shall be utilized for the design of building in the City.
(updated by Bylaw 2233)
The climatic values for Cloverdale, BC as set out in the Building Code shall be
utilized for the design of buildings in the City.
24.2
Climatic Data provided by Environment Canada for a specific site.
24.3
The Earthquake Zone requirements shall be as set out in the Building Code.
25.0
Drainage Requirements
25.1
Storm water from roofs and hard surfaces must be directed to the City's storm system,
or an engineer designed system, by gravity wherever practicable.
25.2
Perimeter drainage and storm water drainage must be kept separate from each other
until such drainage can be conveyed by a gravity system or a pump system to the
City's storm system or to another system approved in writing by the City.
26.0
Permits, Applications and Forms
26.1
A Building Official may from time to time prescribe the form of application, permit,
Stop Work notice, Do Not Occupy notice, and other forms required for the purpose of
administering this Bylaw.
27.0
Cancellation of Permit
27.1
A Building Official may revoke a permit issued under this Bylaw where:
(a)
the application for the permit contained false or misleading information;
(b)
there is a contravention of a provision of this Bylaw or the Building Code.
27.2
The revocation of a permit must be in writing and delivered to the owner and/or
authorized agent in person or by registered mail.
27.3
An owner may, within 14 days of delivery of the notice of revocation, apply to the
City for a reconsideration of the decision of the Building Official to revoke the
owner's permit.
28.0
Penalties and Enforcement
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28.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw commits an offense
punishable by fine as set out in City of White Rock Ticketing for Bylaw Offences
Bylaw 2011, No 1929.
28.2
Every person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw commits an offence
punishable on summary conviction and shall be liable to a fine of not more than Ten
Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars or to imprisonment for not more than six months.
28.3
A person who fails to comply with an order or notice issued by a Building Official or
who allows a violation of this Bylaw to continue, despite that order or notice, commits
an offence.
28.3
A Building Official may order the cessation of any work proceeding in contravention
of the Building Code, this Bylaw or other enactment, by posting a Stop Work notice
on the site of the work.
28.4
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.
28.5
Where a person occupies a building or structure or part of a building or structure in
contravention of section 6.2 of this Bylaw, a Building Official may post a Do Not
Occupy notice on the affected part of the building or structure.
28.6
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.
28.7
Every person who commences work requiring a building permit without first obtaining
such a permit shall pay an additional charge equal to double of the building permit fee
prior to obtaining the required building permit. The City reserves the right to waive
this requirement for a first-time offender.
29.0
Severability
29.1
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.
30.0
Schedules
30.1
Schedules "1", "2", and "3" attached to this Bylaw form a part of and are enforceable
in the same manner as this Bylaw. (updated by Bylaw 2233)
Schedules "A", "B", "C", "D" and "E" attached to this Bylaw form a part of and are
enforceable in the same manner as this Bylaw.
31.0
Transitional
31.1
The provisions of this Bylaw apply to every building permit for which an application
is received after the date of adoption of this Bylaw.
31.2
The provisions of City of White Rock Building Bylaw 2005, No. 1782 as amended
shall continue to apply to all building permits issued, and to all building permit
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applications submitted in full prior to the adoption of this Bylaw, and in respect of
which:
(a)
the permit has not been cancelled; or
(b)
an occupancy permit for the work authorized by the permit has not been
issued.
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32.0
Repeal Bylaw
32.1
Except to the extent provided in section 31.2, City of White Rock Building Bylaw
2005, No. 1782 and any amendments thereto, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
RECEIVED FIRST READING on the
9th day of
January, 2012
RECEIVED SECOND READING on the
9th day of
January, 2012
RECEIVED THIRD READING on the
9th day of
January, 2012
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED on the
23rd day of
January, 2012
___________________________________
MAYOR
___________________________________
CITY CLERK
Note: Bylaw 2233 Deleted original schedules A & B, and renumbered the remainder
accordingly as Schedules 1, 2 & 3.
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SCHEDULE "1"
FORM A - Owner's Acknowledgment of Responsibility and Undertakings
Re:
Address_______________________________
Building Permit Application No.___________
1.
I am the owner of the land and premises located at _____________, White Rock, B.C.
2.
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 Building
Code, the Building Bylaw No. 1928 and all other bylaws of the City of White Rock.
3.
I will comply with, or cause those whom I employ to comply with, the Building Code
and all bylaws of the City of White Rock and other statutes and regulations relating to
the development, work, undertaking or permission in respect of which this application
is made.
4.
I understand and acknowledge that neither the issuance of a permit under Building
Bylaw No. 1928, the review of plans and supporting documents, nor inspections by a
building official shall in any way constitute a representation, warranty, or statement
that the Building Code, Building Bylaw No. 1928, or any other bylaw of the City of
White Rock has been complied with.
5.
If the material submitted in support of the application for this Building Permit included
certification provided by Registered Professionals as referred to in the Building Code,
I understand and acknowledge that the City of White Rock and its Building Officials
have relied on those letters of assurance as certification that the design and plans to
which they relate comply with the Building Code and other applicable enactments.
6.
In particular, I understand and acknowledge that the City has relied on the letters of
"Assurance of Professional Design and Commitment for Field Review" provided by:
(Insert the name of the Registered Professionals where applicable)
Architectural:_______________________________________________
Building Envelope: ___________________________________________
Structural: __________________________________________________
Mechanical: _________________________________________________
Plumbing: __________________________________________________
Fire Suppression Systems: _____________________________________
Electrical: __________________________________________________
Geotechnical - temporary: _____________________________________
Geotechnical - permanent: _____________________________________
in reviewing the plans and supporting documentation submitted with this application
for a Building Permit.
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7.
I am authorized to make this acknowledgement of responsibility and give these
undertakings to the City of White Rock.
8.
I understand that it would be prudent for me to seek independent legal advice with
respect to the responsibilities I am assuming upon the granting of a Building Permit by
the City of White Rock pursuant to this application and in respect of the execution of
this acknowledgment.
Signed this _______ day of ___________.
__________________________________
Signature of owner (or signing officer if
the owner is a corporation)
Signed this _______ day of ___________.
__________________________________
Witness
__________________________________
Occupation
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SCHEDULE "2"
Form B - Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
Re: Address_______________________________
Building Permit Application No.___________
The undersigned hereby gives assurance that:
a)
I have fulfilled my obligation to obtain a subsisting policy of professional
liability or errors and omissions insurance as outlined in section 16 of Building
Bylaw No. 1928.
b)
I have enclosed a copy of my certificate of insurance indicating the particulars
of such coverage.
c)
I am a registered professional as defined by section 1.1.3.2 of the Building
Code.
d)
I will notify the Building Official immediately if this insurance coverage is
reduced or terminated at any time during construction.
Signed this _______ day of ___________.
______________________
_______ Signature of Registered
Professional
Signed this _______ day of ___________.
________________________
Witness
________________________
Occupation
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SCHEDULE "3"
GEOTECHNICAL ASSESSMENT AREAS
See Attached.
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