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BUILDING BY-LAW NO. 1833-26
TOWN OF BEAUSEJOUR
BY-LAW NO. 1833-26
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1
TITLE
SECTION 2
PURPOSE
SECTION 3
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 4
APPLICATION AND PERMITS
4.1 APPLICATION
4.2 PERMITS
4.2.1 Building Permits
4.2.2 Plumbing Permits
4.2.3 Occupancy Permits
4.2.4 Demolition Permits
4.2.5 Relocation Permits
SECTION 5
PRIVATE POOLS AND HOT TUBS
5.1 Special Construction Standards
SECTION 6
LIMITED APPLICATION, EXEMPTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS
6.1 Limited Application to Existing Buildings
6.2 Exemptions
6.3 Prohibitions
6.4 Mobile Homes, RTM Homes, Modular Homes and Pre-Manufactured
Homes
SECTION 7
POWERS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
7.1 Powers of BRPD
7.2 Duties and Responsibilities of BRPD
7.3 Duties and Responsibilities of the Owner(s) or Authorized Agent
7.4 Duties and Responsibilities of the Constructor
7.5 Duties and Responsibilities of the Design Professional
SECTION 8
ENFORCEMENT
8.1 Offenses
8.2 Penalty
SECTION 9
APPEALS OF THE BUILDING BY-LAW
SECTION 10
REPEAL
SCHEDULE "A" Brokenhead River Planning District Permit Fee Schedule
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BEING A BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF BEAUSEJOUR to provide for administrative and procedural
requirements for the application and enforcement of new buildings, occupancy, change of
existing buildings and requirements for unsafe buildings.
WHEREAS clause 13 of The Planning Act C.C.S.M. c. P80 provides the Council of a municipality,
subject to part 3, with the responsibility for the adoption, administration and enforcement of the
development plan By-Law, zoning By-Law and all other By-Laws respecting land use and
development for the municipality;
AND WHEREAS clause 14(b)(iii) and (iv) of The Planning Act C.C.S.M. c. P80 provides that when a
planning district is established, its board is responsible for, amongst other items, the
administration and enforcement of the building By-Laws of its member municipalities and the
By-Laws of its member municipalities dealing with minimum standards of maintenance and
occupancy of buildings;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Manitoba established BRPD Planning District pursuant to section
3 of Regulation 25/2015 of the Planning Act, CCSM P80;
AND WHEREAS Section 19(1) of The Planning Act C.C.S.M. c. P80 provides that the management
and affairs of a planning district must be directed by a board of directors consisting of councillors
appointed by each member municipality in accordance with the requirements of the
organizational bylaw;
NOW THEREFORE the Council for the Town of Beausejour hereby enacts as follows:
SECTION 1
TITLE
1.1
This By-Law shall be cited as the Town of Beausejour's "Building By-Law".
SECTION 2
PURPOSE
2.1
This By-Law establishes administrative requirements and procedures for the application
and enforcement of the design, construction, erection, placement and occupancy of new
buildings, and the alteration, repair, renovation, reconstruction, demolition, removal,
relocation, occupancy and change in occupancy of existing buildings and structures and
any requirements that are necessary to correct unsafe conditions in existing buildings and
structures.
2.2
This By-Law applies to the whole of the Town of Beausejour.
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2.3
This By-Law applies to matters governed by the Act and its Regulations, as amended from
time to time, and the National Building Code of Canada, as amended from time to time,
for all work falling within the jurisdiction of this By-Law.
2.4
Brokenhead River Planning District (BRPD), in addition to the Town, is hereby provided
the authority to have jurisdiction, pursuant to section 14 of The Planning Act, CCSM P80,
to administer and enforce this By-Law.
SECTION 3
DEFINITIONS
3.1
The words and terms in this By-Law shall have the meaning prescribed in subsection 3.3
herein, and if no definition is provided herein, they shall have the meanings as specified
in the Code. Should a word or term be defined in both this By-Law and the Code, then the
definition set forth in this By-Law shall govern.
3.2
Definitions of words and phrases used in this By-Law that are not explicitly defined in the
Code or in this subsection shall have the meanings that are commonly assigned to them
in the context in which they are used in these requirements, considering the specialized
use of terms within the various trades and professions to which the terminology applies.
3.3
In this By-Law words and terms shall have the following meanings:
(1)
"Accessory Building" means a building that is naturally and normally incidental,
subordinate, and exclusively devoted to a principal building and located on the
same property, excluding farm outbuildings;
(2)
"Act" means The Buildings and Mobile homes Act, CCSM c B93, as amended from
time to time;
(3)
"Applicant" means the person that is primarily responsible for all matters relating
to a permit application;
(4)
"Authority Having Jurisdiction" means the Brokenhead River Planning District
("BRPD") and, where the context requires, such building inspector or other
authority lawfully appointed by the Brokenhead River Planning District to
administer and enforce this By-Law;
(5)
"Authorized Agent" means the person that has been given authority by the Owner
to act on the Owner's behalf with respect to the permit;
(6)
"Brokenhead River Planning District" or "BRPD" means the Authority Having
Jurisdiction and, where the context requires, such building inspector or other
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authority lawfully appointed by the Brokenhead River Planning District to
administer and enforce this By-Law
(7)
"Building Permit" means a permit authorizing construction and alteration of all or
part of a building, issued by BRPD pursuant to this By-Law and the Code, as
amended from time to time.
(8)
"Code" means the Manitoba Building Code MR 78/2023 as established, adopted,
and amended from time to time, pursuant to Section 3 of the Act;
(9)
"Codes" means the Manitoba Building Code MR 78/2023, and the Manitoba
Plumbing Code MR 80/2023 pursuant to The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act,
CCSM c B93, as amended from time to time, and the Manitoba Fire Code MR
82/2023 pursuant to The Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Act, as
amended from time to time, and the Manitoba Energy Code for Building MR
79/2023, as amended from time to time;
(10)
"Construction" unless the context requires otherwise, includes the site
preparation, erection, placement, alteration, repair, renovation, extension,
demolition, relocation, or removal of any building;
(11)
"Construction Value" means the total monetary worth of the final project costs,
including all construction costs, material costs, and labour costs associated with
the project;
(12)
"Constructor" means a person who contracts with an Owner or their authorized
agent to undertake a project, and includes an Owner who contracts with more
than one person for the work on a project or undertakes the work on a project or
any part thereof;
(13)
"Council" means the municipal Council of the Town of Beausejour;
(14)
"Demolition Permit" means a permit authorizing the demolition or relocation of a
building(s) and/or structure(s), issued by the BRPD pursuant to the Code;
(15)
"Design Professional" means a Manitoba-licensed professional engineer or
Manitoba-licensed architect who is qualified to sign and seal drawings and other
documents submitted as part of an application for a permit
(16)
"Designated Officer" means any employee or contractor of BRPD and the Town
who have been delegated the authority under any other by-law, Act or Agreement
with BRPD or the Town to enforce this By-Law.
(17)
"Development Permit" means an approval by the BRPD or the Town of
Beausejour.
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(18)
"Interim Occupancy" means a permit issued for a specified amount of time as
determined by the authority having jurisdiction, prior to project completion,
authorizing the occupancy of a building, or portion of a building, utilized for a
commercial purpose or multi-family residential served by a common corridor,
pursuant to the Code
(19)
"Mobile Home" means a dwelling on a metal frame that readily attaches to wheels
for transport, governed under the Act and the Code, CCSM c B93, as amended
from time to time
(20)
"Modular Home" means a factory-built dwelling that is assembled on site on a
permanent foundation
(21)
"Occupancy" means the use or intended use of a building or part thereof for the
shelter or support of persons, animals, or property
(22)
"Occupancy Permit" means a permit authorizing the occupancy of a building, or
portion of a building, utilized for a commercial purpose, industrial, institutional,
Part 3 Agricultural or multi-family residential served by a common corridor, issued
by the authority having jurisdiction pursuant to the Code
(23)
"Owner" means a person or persons who are the owner(s) of a freehold estate in
the Town and includes a person who is an owner jointly with another person, and
a person who is registered under The Condominium Act as the owner, as defined
in that Act, of a unit under that Act
(24)
"Permit" means written permission or written authorization from the authority
having jurisdiction with respect to matters regulated by this By-Law
(25)
"Person" means and includes any individual, corporation partnership, firm, joint
venture, syndicate, association or trust, and any other form of entity or
organization
(26)
"Plumbing Permit" means a permit authorizing plumbing installations and repairs,
including all rough-ins and hook-ups, issued by the authority having jurisdiction
pursuant to the Manitoba Plumbing Code and the Code
(27)
"Pre-manufactured Home" means a dwelling that has all components
manufactured off-site and fully assembled on site.
(28)
"Private Pool" means any excavated, built-up, constructed or prefabricated
private swimming pool, hot tub, spa or pond, whether situated above the
surrounding ground level or wholly or in part below the surrounding ground level,
used or intended to be used for swimming, bathing, wading or other purposes,
having a depth of more than 60cm, which is situated on any privately-owned real
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property, and which does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Provincial
Regulations governing public swimming pools under the appropriate Act or
Regulation.
(29)
"Relocation" means the moving of a building or structure from one location to
another, either on the same property or to another property
(30)
"Renovation" means work done to all or part of the interior or exterior, or both,
of an existing building where there is no structural reconstruction, alteration or
enlargement of the building
(31)
"Repair" means work done to an existing building or structure for maintenance or
fixing broken or damaged components of the building or structure not amounting
to a Renovation.
(32)
"RTM" means new, ready-to-move houses, or dwelling units, as governed by the
Code, or buildings constructed in one location and moved to a different location
(33)
"Structure" means anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the
ground or attached to something having a fixed location on the ground and
including but not limited to the following: buildings, walls, fences, signs,
billboards, poster panels, light standards, piles of material, swimming pools.
(34)
"Temporary" means a specified duration of time, as determined by the Designated
Officer, that a building or structure may remain on a property before it must be
removed or made permanent
(35)
"Tenant" means a person that pays rent to use or occupy land, a building, or part
thereof, that is owned by another person, for any purposes other than residential
(36)
"Town" means the Town of Beausejour.
SECTION 4
APPLICATION AND PERMITS
4.1
APPLICATION:
4.1.1
Every application for a building permit to design, construct, erect, place, and
occupy a new building or structure, and the alternation, repair, renovation,
reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy or change in
occupancy shall be in forms prescribed by BRPD.
4.1.2
Except as otherwise allowed and prescribed by the authority having
jurisdiction, every application for a building permit shall:
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(a)
identify and describe in detail the work and occupancy to be covered by
the permit for which the application is made;
(b)
describe the land on which the work is to be done by a
description that will readily identify and locate the building lot;
(c)
state the valuation of the proposed work;
(d)
be accompanied by the required fee as set out in the BRPD's
Permit Fee Schedule;
(e)
include the plans and specifications as required by the
authority having jurisdiction and showing the occupancy of all
parts of the building;
(f)
state the names, address and telephone numbers of the
owner(s), applicant and contractor; and
(g)
include such additional information as may be required by the
authority having jurisdiction.
4.1.3
BRPD shall not approve any building permit without a development permit, or
any other permits that may be required, being approved by the BRPD, Town,
Provincial or Federal government as required at the time of application.
4.1.4
BRPD is authorized to determine the type and form of plans, drawings and
other documents that are required to be submitted as part of an application
for a permit with respect to construction or occupancy.
4.1.5
If the work described in the application for the building permit, to the best of
the knowledge of BRPD, complies with the requirements of this By-Law, BRPD,
upon receipt of the prescribed fee as set out in BRPD's Permit Fee Schedule
and included herein as Schedule "A" as amended from time to time, shall issue
a permit.
4.1.6
Applications for building permits may be submitted, and permits may be
issued to an Owner, or to a properly authorized agent who has written
authorization from the Owner.
4.1.7
BRPD may only accept applications for a building permit that are deemed
complete. If BRPD agrees to accept an incomplete application, BRPD shall
provide a deadline for submitting any remaining application requirements.
Failure to meet this deadline will result in deemed abandonment of the
application.
4.1.8
BRPD may, at its discretion, have plans and specifications reviewed and
inspected by a person, firm or corporation under contract with BRPD.
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4.1.9
All fees for applications and permits shall be paid prior to any permit being
issued and shall be in accordance with the Town's and/or BRPD's By-Laws, as
amended from time to time.
4.1.10
Any revision to the original application described in article 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 shall
be made at the discretion of BRPD.
4.1.11
Approval in writing from BRPD is required for any deviation, omission or
revision to work for which a permit has been issued under this section.
4.1.12
Construction shall proceed within six (6) months after approval of a permit and
shall proceed diligently to completion. All permits issued shall expire twenty-
four (24) months from the date of issue if work is not commenced within that
period, as determined by BRPD. The applicant may request a one (1) year
extension by BRPD and shall be required to pay any additional fees, as set out
in the BRPD's Permit Fee Schedule, as amended from time to time.
4.1.13
A permit shall be considered void and all rights under the permit shall be
terminated if the negotiable instrument used to pay the permit fee is returned
for any reason.
4.1.14
No permit shall be transferred to another person without written consent of
the Owner or authorized agent. The construction value for a permit in the case
of a relocated house shall include the cost to move the building, the new
foundation for the building, and any alterations or repairs made to the
building.
4.2
PERMITS:
4.2.1
Building Permits:
(1)
No person shall commence or cause to commence any construction,
erection, placement and occupancy of new buildings, and the
alteration, repair, renovation, reconstruction, demolition, removal,
relocation, occupancy and change in occupancy of existing buildings
and structures without first obtaining a Building Permit.
(2)
A Building Permit is not required for:
(a)
patching, painting or decorating;
(b)
replacement of stucco, siding or shingles with a comparable
material;
(c)
replacement of floor coverings;
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(d)
replacement of doors or windows where the opening is not
altered;
(e)
construction of agricultural fences;
(f)
installation of cabinets and shelves;
(g)
equipment that has no impact on the structure or performance
of a building;
(h)
a detached accessory building no greater than 10 square
meters (108 square feet) in building area;
(i)
an open and unenclosed attached or detached deck with a
height from grade of less than 60.96 centimeters (2 feet) to the
top of the decking no greater than 4.65 square meters (50
square feet) in floor area;
(j)
when a valve, faucet, fixture, or service water heater is repaired
or replaced, a stoppage cleared or a leak repaired, if no change
to the piping is required.
(3)
Non-structural alterations or repairs other then those listed in clause
4.2.1.2, where the value of such work is over $10,000 shall require a
building permit.
(4)
Notwithstanding that a Building Permit is not required for the work
described in Article 4.2.1.2, such work shall comply with the Code and
the provisions of this or other applicable By-Laws and the work shall
not place the building or structure in contravention or further
contravention of the Code or this or any other By-Law.
(5)
The installation of all wood-burning appliances shall be WETT stamp
approved.
4.2.2
Plumbing Permits:
(1)
Except as provided in Section 4.2.2, no person shall construct, extend,
alter, renew, repair or make a connection to a plumbing system unless
a permit to do so has been obtained.
(2)
A plumbing permit is not required when a valve, faucet, fixture, or
service water heater is repaired or replaced, a stoppage cleared, or a
leak is repaired, if no change to the piping is required.
(3)
A plumbing permit is not required for plumbing infrastructure outside
of a building.
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(4)
A plumbing permit is not required for sewer hook-ups.
(5)
All Owners shall ensure that sewer and water connections to the
Town's utility system adhere to all federal, provincial and municipal
statutes, regulations and By-Laws.
(6)
Non-Residential (except for multi-unit/part 3 residential) projects
require a provincially licensed journeyman plumber. The employed
plumber's registration number is required to be submitted as part of
the application for permit.
(7)
Non-Residential project mechanical rooms shall be required to have a
sunken floor no less than 1.5 feet.
4.2.3
Occupancy Permits:
(1)
Except as otherwise permitted herein, no person shall occupy or use or
permit the occupancy or use or change the occupancy or use of any
building or part thereof, for which an occupancy permit is required
hereunder.
(2)
An occupancy permit is required from BRPD for:
(a)
the occupancy of any new building or structure or portion
thereof for a commercial purpose;
(b)
the occupancy of any existing building or structure where an
alteration is made thereto;
(c)
for a change from one major occupancy group to another or a
change from one division to another within a major occupancy
group in any existing building or structure, or part thereof, as
per the Codes;
(d)
for a change from one use to another within the same division
in a major occupancy group which results in an increase in the
occupant load;
(e)
for a change or addition of an occupancy classification of a suite
in a building; and
(f)
for a change from a use not previously authorized to a new use.
(3)
Every Owner or Tenant shall, where required, obtain an occupancy
permit from BRPD before any:
(a)
occupancy of a building;
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(b)
change in the occupancy of any building or part of it.
(4)
Every Owner and/or applicant must fulfill all requirements under the
building permit/development permit including all requirements
outlined in permits issued by the Town of Beausejour.
(5)
The granting of a permit by BRPD shall not in any way relieve the Owner
of a building from full responsibility for carrying out the work or having
it carried out in accordance with these requirements, including
ensuring that the occupancy of the building, or any part of it, is in
accordance with the terms of the permit.
(6)
BRPD may issue an interim occupancy permit, subject to compliance
with provisions to safeguard persons in or about the premises, to allow
the occupancy of a building or part of it for the accepted use before
commencement or completion of the construction or demolition work.
(7)
Upon issuance of an interim occupancy permit the Town of Beausejour
will provide a water meter for the provision and supply of water
services to the Town's utility system.
(8)
BRPD may issue an interim occupancy permit for a partial use of a
building or structure subject to any conditions imposed by BRPD.
(9)
No change shall be made in the type of occupancy or use of any
building or structure, which would place the building or structure in a
different occupancy group, or divisions within a group, unless such
building or structure is made to comply with the requirements of the
Code for that occupancy group, or division within a group.
(10)
BRPD may issue an Interim Occupancy Permit for the temporary use of
a building, or part thereof.
(11)
An Interim Occupancy Permit should be for a period not more than six
(6) months, but before the expiration of such period, the Interim
Occupancy Permit may be renewed by BRPD.
(12)
An applicant for an Occupancy Permit shall supply all information
requested by the BRPD, in forms prescribed by BRPD, to show
compliance with the By-Law and any other relevant By-Laws.
(13)
The required Occupancy Permit shall be displayed and maintained as
required by Codes.
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(14)
BRPD may withhold issuing an Occupancy Permit on completion of the
building or part of the building, until the Owner has provided letters to
certify compliance with the Code, these requirements and the
requirements of applicable Acts, Regulations or By-Laws.
(15)
When the occupancy of a building or any part of it is changed, the
requirements of this By-Law apply to all parts of the building effected
by the change.
(16)
Prior to an Occupancy Permit being granted the Owner shall install
visible building numbers on the building.
4.2.4
Demolition Permits:
(1)
No person shall commence or cause to be commenced the demolition
or relocation of any building or structure, or portion thereof, unless a
demolition permit has first been obtained from BRPD.
(2)
An application for a demolition permit shall be in forms prescribed by
BRPD.
(3)
The demolition of a building or structure shall be subject to the
requirements of the Codes, including, but not limited to
(a)
maintaining site safety as per the Codes;
(b)
complying with all Town By-Laws, regulations, and procedures;
(c)
disconnecting and securing all utilities; and
(d)
removing old foundation, leveling the ground, and making the
site clean, sanitary, and safe as to the satisfaction of BRPD.
(4)
When the whole or any part of a building is demolished, the
requirements of this By-Law apply to the work involved in the
demolition and to the work required to any parts remaining after
demolition to the extent that deficiencies occurring or remaining after
demolition require correction.
4.2.5
Relocation Permits:
(1)
Should a building or structure be relocated within the BRPD, the Owner
is responsible for obtaining any and all necessary permits from BRPD
and the Town with regard to placing the building or structure at the
new location.
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(2)
A building or structure shall not be relocated if the building or
structure, in the opinion of the Town or BRPD,
(a)
is in such a state of deterioration or disrepair, or otherwise so
structurally unsafe that it could not be moved without
endangering persons or property;
(b)
cannot with a reasonable amount of time and effort and money
be brought to comply with the Codes and this By-Law;
(c)
would be in contravention of the zoning By-Law, or other By-
Law, or registered development agreement of the property to
which the building or structure is intended to be relocated;
(d)
does not meet the Codes, at the discretion of the Designated
Officer.
(3)
All relocations must provide BRPD and the Town with:
(a)
Haul Route;
(b)
Insurance Certificate;
SECTION 5
PRIVATE POOLS AND HOT TUBS
5.1
Special Construction Standards
5.1.1
No person shall construct a private pool as referenced without first obtaining
a building permit to do so in accordance with this by-law and any other permits
that may be required by the authority having jurisdiction, the Province of
Manitoba or any other regulatory body having authority.
5.1.2
Every permit application for the construction of a private pool shall be
accompanied by all required plans and specifications as required by this by-
law, the authority having jurisdiction, the Code and any other requirements
that the Authority feels necessary at the time of application.
5.1.3
Private pools shall comply with the applicable zoning by-law(s).
5.1.4
Every private pool shall be enclosed within a fence or enclosure as required by
the Code and the authority having jurisdiction.
5.1.5
The enclosure surrounding an outdoor Private Pool shall be maintained in
good repair.
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5.1.6
The water in a Private Pool and its recirculation system shall be separated from
the make-up water supply and from the sewer or drainage system by air gaps
or other backflow preventers.
5.1.7
Pool wastewater shall be disposed of into a town drain or be contained within
the confines of the Owner's property.
5.1.8
The structural design of a Private Pool that is an in-ground swimming pool
must bear the seal of a professional engineer competent in the structural
designing of in-ground swimming pools.
SECTION 6
LIMITED APPLICATION, EXEMPTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS
6.1
Limited Application to Existing Buildings:
6.1.1
Any construction or condition that lawfully existed before the effective date
of this By-Law need not conform to the requirements of this By-Law if such
construction or condition does not constitute an unsafe condition in the
opinion of BRPD.
6.1.2
When a building or any part of it is altered or repaired, the Codes applies to
the parts of the building altered or repaired except that where in the opinion
of BRPD, the alteration will affect the degree of safety of the existing building,
the existing building shall be improved, as may be required, by BRPD.
6.1.3
The requirements of this By-Law apply where the whole or any part of a
building is relocated either within or into the area of jurisdiction of BRPD.
6.1.4
When a building is damaged by fire, or other cause, the Codes, the
requirements of this By-Law and the appropriate regulations under The Fires
Prevention and Emergency Response Act, apply to the work necessary to
reconstruct damaged portions of the building.
6.2
Exemptions:
6.2.1
The following are not subject to permits under this By-Law but may be subject
to a Development Permit:
(1)
sewage, water, electrical, telephone, rail or similar systems located on
a street or a public transit right of way;
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(2)
public utility towers or poles, television and radio or other
communication aerials and towers, except for loads resulting from
those located on or attached to buildings;
(3)
flood control and hydroelectric dams and structures; or
(4)
mechanical or other equipment and appliances not regulated in this
By-Law;
6.3
Prohibitions:
6.3.1
No person shall fail to comply with any order or notice issued by the Town or
BRPD, or who allows a violation of the requirements of this By-Law or of the
Codes to occur or to continue, contravenes the provisions of this By-Law.
6.3.2
No person shall undertake any work or authorize or allow work to proceed on
a project for which a permit is required unless a valid permit exists for the work
to be done.
6.3.3
No person shall deviate from the accepted plans and specifications forming
part of the permit, or omit or fail to complete, prior to occupancy, work
required by the said accepted plans and specifications, without first having
obtained the acceptance of BRPD to allow such deviation except for minor
changes to accepted plans and specifications which, when completed would
not cause a violation of the Code or other By-Laws.
6.3.4
Where an occupancy permit is required by Section 4.2.3 herein, no person
shall occupy or allow the occupancy of any building, or part thereof, or change
the occupancy, unless and until BRPD has issued an occupancy permit.
6.3.5
No person shall knowingly submit false or misleading information to BRPD
concerning any matter relating to this By-Law.
6.3.6
No person shall excavate or undertake work on, over or under public property,
or erect or place any construction or work or store any materials thereon
without receiving prior approval in writing from the Town and BRPD.
6.3.7
No person shall allow the ground elevations or the property boundaries of a
building lot to be changed so as to place a building, or part of it, in
contravention of the requirements of this By-Law, unless the building, or part
of it, is so altered, after obtaining the necessary permit, such that no
contravention will occur because of the change of the property boundary or
grades.
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6.3.8
No person shall allow the ground elevations of a building lot or site to be
changed so as to cause surface water to flow or drain towards a building on
the same lot or site, or, unto an adjacent lot or building site.
6.3.9
No person shall restrict or intend to restrict surface water to flow or drain its
natural course.
6.4
Mobile Homes, RTM Homes, Modular Homes and Pre-Manufactured Homes
6.4.1
Mobile homes, RTM's, modular homes, and pre-manufactured homes and
dwellings shall comply with the requirements of the Codes.
6.4.2
BRPD shall require any or all the following with respect to a mobile home,
RTM, modular home, or pre-manufactured home, sought to be located within
the area of jurisdiction of the Town:
(a)
the submission of a complete set of plans and specifications;
(b)
the seal of an Engineer licensed in the Province of Manitoba in
respect to all building components requiring professional
certification;
(c)
submission of copies of any or all permits taken out for the
above-described home types in the location of its construction
together with a copy of any or all inspection reports;
(d)
all inspections or certifications as BRPD may deem necessary in
order to ensure compliance with the Code and this By-Law;
(e)
CSA or OFC Label for mobile homes;
(f)
WETT stamp approved for installation of wood burning
appliances.
SECTION 7
POWERS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
7.1
Powers of BRPD:
7.1.1
BRPD has the authority and jurisdiction to:
(1)
enter any building or premises at any reasonable time to inspect for compliance
with the Codes or these requirements, or to determine if an unsafe condition
exists;
(2)
direct that tests of materials, equipment, devices, construction methods,
structural assemblies or foundation conditions be made, or sufficient evidence or
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proof be submitted at the expense of the Owner, where such evidence or proof is
necessary to determine whether the material, equipment, device, construction or
foundation condition meets these requirements;
(3)
ask for any other documentation or tests deemed necessary at the expense of the
Owner;
(4)
require any Owner to submit, at the Owner's expense, an up-to-date plan of
survey prepared by a Manitoba Land Surveyor which shall contain sufficient
information regarding the building lot and location of any building or structure
i)
to establish before construction begins that all requirements of the Codes in
relation to this information will be complied with; and
ii)
to verify upon completion of the work that all such requirements have been
complied with.
(5)
require any Owner to submit, at the Owner's expense:
i)
the appropriate plans, specifications and related documents be reviewed by
and bear the seal or stamp of a design professional;
ii)
the work be inspected during construction by the design professional
responsible for the work.
(6)
issue a Building Permit at the risk of the Owner with, if necessary, conditions to
ensure compliance with these requirements and any other applicable regulations,
to excavate or to construct a portion of a building before all the plans of the
project have been submitted;
(7)
issue a permit, at their discretion, for the entire construction project or, when
requested, may issue separate permits for aspects or stages of the construction
project;
i)
permits issued for aspects or stages of the construction project does not
mean that approval has been or will be given of plans or for other aspects or
stages of the project. An Owner who proceeds with construction to the extent
authorized by the permit must assume the risk that plans for the other
aspects or stages of the project may not be accepted by BRPD.
ii)
issue a permit on the condition that, before specific aspects or stages of
construction authorized in the permit are initiated, the Owner must provide
and BRPD must approve information, plans, or details of plans that are not
available at the time the permit is issued, provided those plans are not
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relevant to the aspects or stages of construction which are permitted to
proceed in the interim.
(8)
establish the text of a certificate signed and sealed by a design professional that
the Owner must submit as part of an application for a permit for construction or
occupancy.
(9)
rely on a certificate of or representation by a design professional, as to the
compliance of plans and drawings or other documents, or of construction, with
the Codes and applicable By-Laws. For greater clarity, BRPD may establish
circumstances in which no examination or review whatsoever of certain aspects,
or parts, or of the entirety, of the plans and drawings or other documents signed
and sealed by a design professional, or of construction review by a design
professional, will be conducted by the BRPD before a permit or an interim of final
occupancy permit is issued.
(10)
refuse to issue any permit, at their discretion, where:
i)
the information submitted is inadequate or incomplete to determine
compliance with the requirement;
ii)
incorrect information was submitted;
iii)
the building work or occupancy would not be permitted by this By-Law;
iv)
any other Act, Regulation or By-Law prohibits the works proposed;
(11)
revoke a permit, at their discretion, by written notice to the permit holder and
Owner where:
i)
there is a contravention of any condition under which the permit was issued;
ii)
the permit was issued in error;
iii)
the permit was issued on the basis of incorrect information;
iv)
the person performing the work is deemed incompetent by BRPD;
v)
the work being done is contrary to the terms of the permit;
vi)
the work pursuant to the permit is creating an unsafe environment or is
adversely impacting adjacent property or town property.
(12)
accept modifications or variations, at their discretion, that will substantially
accomplish the intent of the Act, regulations or Codes;
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(13)
require, at their discretion, a detailed and substantiated cost estimate for the
work to determine the required construction security deposit or permits fees;
(14)
require, at their discretion, a detailed and substantiated final project cost, to
determine if supplemental fees are payable to BRPD or appropriate refunds are
warranted;
(15)
take immediate measures, at their discretion, that need to be taken to avoid an
imminent danger, without notice and at the expense of the Owner.
7.1.2
Should the measurements of a site plan submitted as part of an application for
permit appear to be inaccurate, BRPD may rely on other property information
to verify the accuracy of the site plan.
(1)
In the event that a building or structure are not in compliance with site
plan, BRPD shall engage a qualified third party to investigate and
prepare a report over any measurements or inaccuracies. All costs
shall be borne by the Owner of the Property.
(2)
The Designated Officer shall have the discretion to commence
enforcement pursuant to Section 8 of this By-Law.
(3)
The Town and BRPD shall not be held liable for damages or additional
processes required as a result of accepting the applicant's or
authorized agent's site plan measurements.
7.2
Duties and Responsibilities of BRPD
7.2.1
BRPD shall keep copies of all applications received, permits and orders issued,
inspections and tests made, and of all papers and documents connected with
the administration of the Codes and this By-Law for such time as required by
the provisions of the Municipal Act.
7.2.2
BRPD shall provide, when requested to do so, all reasons for refusal to grant a
permit.
7.2.3
BRPD shall accept any construction or condition that lawfully existed prior to
the effective date of the Codes unless the construction or condition
constitutes an unsafe condition or contravenes some other By-Law or
regulations.
7.2.4
BRPD shall answer such relevant questions as may be reasonable with respect
to the provisions of the Codes or this By-Law when requested to do so but shall
refrain from assisting with design or from acting in the capacity of design
professional.
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7.3
Duties and Responsibilities of the Owner(s) or Authorized Agent:
7.3.1
Every Owner and Authorized Agent shall:
(1)
allow BRPD to enter any building or premises at any reasonable time
for the purpose of administering and enforcing the requirements of
this By-Law.
(2)
obtain all permits or approvals required in connection with proposed
work, prior to commencing the work to which they relate.
(3)
ensure that the plans and specifications on which the issue of any
permit was based are available continuously at the site of the work for
inspection during working hours.
(4)
Prior to commencing any work, provide written notice to BRPD with
the following information:
(a)
the name, address and telephone number of
(b)
the constructor or other person in charge of the work
(c)
the person reviewing the work; and any inspection or testing
agency engaged to monitor the work or part of the work.
(d)
any change in or termination or employment of such persons
during the construction immediately that such change or
termination occurs.
(5)
provide written notice to BRPD advising:
(a)
the intent to cover work that BRPD has directed and may be
subject to inspection during construction;
(b)
when work has been completed and before occupancy;
(c)
immediately upon any change in ownership or change in the
address of the Owner that occurs prior to the issuance of an
occupancy permit;
(d)
prior to occupying any portion of the building if it is to be
occupied in stages;
(e)
of any such other notice as may be required by BRPD.
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(6)
give such other notice to the BRPD as may be required by the
provisions of the Codes or this By-Law.
(7)
make, or have made at his own expense, the tests or inspections
necessary to prove compliance with these requirements and shall
provide a copy of all such test or inspection reports to BRPD.
(8)
provide, at his own expense, an up-to-date legal survey of the lot when
and as required by BRPD.
(9)
uncover and re-cover, at the discretion of BRPD, and at their own
expense, any work that has been covered contrary to an order issued
by BRPD.
(10)
be responsible for the cost of repair of any damage to public property
or works located thereon that may occur as a result of undertaking
work for which a Building Permit was or was not required.
(11)
undertake to construct, alter, reconstruct, demolish, remove, or
relocate a building shall provide supervision and coordination of all
work and trades.
(12)
notify BRPD in writing prior to the expiry of a permit.
7.3.2
Every Owner and Authorized Agent shall be responsible for scheduling all
permit inspections, as required by BRPD.
7.3.3
If an Owner and Authorized Agent has failed to obtain a required permit,
acceptance, or approval prior to commencing work, the Owner or authorized
agent, at the time the work was commenced or carried out - and every
subsequent Owner - is nonetheless required to obtain all permits,
acceptances and approvals and to pay all applicable fees despite the fact that
the work has already commenced or has been completed. For greater clarity,
if work for which a permit, acceptance or approval is required has been
commenced or carried out without the required permit, acceptance or
approval, the current Owner is responsible for obtaining the required permit,
acceptance or approval and must pay any fees or penalties associated with the
permit, acceptance or approval, including fees for its issuance after the work
has been commenced or carried out.
7.3.4
Every Owner and every subsequent Owner of a property is responsible for
closing any open Building Permit on the property, which includes, but is not
limited to, paying all applicable fees, scheduling all remaining inspections, and
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completing all work as per the approved permit, the Code, and to the
satisfaction of BRPD.
7.3.5
Every Owner or Authorized Agent shall ensure that all materials, systems,
equipment, and the like used in the construction, alteration, reconstruction,
or renovation of a building meet the requirements of applicable acts,
regulations and By-Laws for the work undertaken.
7.3.6
The issuance of a permit by BRPD does not relieve the Owner of the
responsibility for carrying out the work or having work carried out in
accordance with the Code and this By-Law.
7.3.7
When a building or part of it is in an unsafe condition, the Owner shall
immediately take all necessary action to put the building in a safe condition to
the satisfaction of BRPD.
7.3.8
Where a stop work order has been issued by BRPD, the Owner, or his
authorized agent, shall stop work immediately, except for the installation or
erection of covers or guards to ensure the site is maintained in a safe
condition.
7.3.9
Where the dimensions of a structural component are not provided in Part 9 of
the Code for use in a building within the scope of that part, and such
dimensions are to be determined on the basis of calculation, testing or other
means of evaluation, the Owner shall retain the services of a design
professional.
7.3.10
(1)
Every Owner who undertakes to construct or have constructed abuilding
which:
(a)
has structural components falling within the scope of Part 4 of the
Code;
(b)
has structural components specifically requiring a professional
engineer design in accordance with the Code; or
(c)
requires the use of firewalls according to the Code shall ensure that
a design professional is retained to undertake professional design
and inspection.
(2)
Professional design and inspection referred to in sentence (1) requires
that a design professional be responsible
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(a)
for the design and that all appropriate plans, specifications, and
related documents meet the requirements of the Code, the
requirements of applicable acts, regulations, and By-Laws, and
bear the seal or stamp of the registered professional; and
(b)
for inspection of construction to ensure compliance with the design
and the requirements of applicable acts, regulations, and By-Laws.
(3)
If the engagement of a design professional pursuant is terminated
during the construction period, work shall be discontinued until a
replacement has been appointed.
(4)
The requirements of Section 7.3.11(1), (2), and (3) shall apply to a
change in occupancy, an alteration, addition, reconstruction, or the
relocation of a building where and as required by BRPD.
7.3.11
The issuance of a Building Permit for cases described in Section 7.3.11(1), the
Owner shall (unless BRPD waives such requirement) submit Letters of
Assurance, in a form approved by BRPD, which:
(1)
confirm that the Owner has retained the necessary design professional
for all the applicable disciplines, for professional design and inspection;
and
(2)
incorporate the design professional's letter of assurance.
7.3.12
Every Owner is responsible to ensure that all required setbacks are met and
adhered to with respect to any Structure.
7.3.13
Every Owner is responsible to ensure that all related asbestos issues are
completed in a safe and diligent manner, pursuant to The Workplace Safety
and Health Act, as amended from time to time, and all related statutes,
regulations and policies.
7.4
Duties and Responsibilities of the Constructor:
7.4.1
Every constructor, including building, mechanical, and plumbing contractors,
shall
(1)
ensure that all work carried out in accordance with this By-Law, the
Codes and all provisions as described on all permits (including but not
limited to the development permit) and accepted drawings and
specifications; and
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(2)
when required by BRPD, provide a statutory declaration that his or her
work was completed in accordance with the accepted plans and
specifications, and the requirements of the Codes and this By-Law;
(3)
shall ensure that all construction safety requirements of the Code are
complied with.
7.4.2
Every constructor is responsible
(1)
for ensuring that no excavation or other work is undertaken on public
property, and that no building is erected, or materials stored in whole
or in part thereon without approval first having been obtained in
writing from the Town.
(2)
for scheduling all applicable inspections
(3)
jointly and severally with the Owner for the work undertaken.
7.4.3
Every constructor shall give notice to BRPD
(1)
of the intent to cover work that has been ordered to be inspected prior
to covering;
(2)
when the work scheduled to be inspected is not ready for inspection;
and
(3)
when work has been completed so that a final inspection can be made.
7.5
Duties and Responsibilities of the Design Professional
7.5.1
When a design professional is retained, the design professional shall ensure
that the design of the building conforms to the Codes.
7.5.2
When a design professional is required by the Code or the requirements of this
By-Law, they shall do inspections to ensure that the construction conforms to
the design and the Code.
7.5.3
An architect or a professional engineer must not sign and seal any plans,
drawings or other documents that are to be submitted as part of an application
for a permit, and must not sign and seal a certificate required by BRPD
concerning the compliance of construction with Codes and By-Laws, unless he
or she
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(1)
is a member in good standing of the Manitoba Association of Architects
or the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of
Manitoba, as the case may be; and
(2)
is skilled in the application of the applicable Code or Codes to those
aspects of the construction that are represented in the plans, drawing
or other documents or that are referred to in the certificate being
submitted.
7.5.4
Every design professional is required to submit to BRPD:
(1)
all information needed for review of the design;
(2)
letter of assurance;
(3)
any changes to the design for which a permit has or may be issued;
(4)
copies of all inspection reports for inspections done by the design
professional and others; and
(5)
any other documentation or certification required by BRPD.
7.5.5
Every design professional shall ensure that all materials, systems, equipment
or related matter specified for the construction, alteration, reconstruction or
renovation of a building meet the requirements of the Code and the
requirements of applicable Acts, regulations and By-Laws for the work to be
undertaken.
7.5.6
If the responsible design professional withdraws from the project, such design
professional shall immediately advise BRPD in writing.
7.5.7
Prior to the consideration of issuance of an occupancy permit, the responsible
design professional shall, where required by BRPD, submit a Letter of
Certification on their firm's letterhead utilizing the applicable portion of the
letter format prescribed by BRPD.
7.5.8
The responsible design professional shall sign, date, and seal all documents
referred to in this section of the By-Law.
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SECTION 8
ENFORCEMENT
8.1
Offences
8.1.1
BRPD and/or the Town has the authority to issue a Letter of Inquiry, Notice of
Inspection, Notice of Violation (warning) and an Order to Remedy, on behalf
of the Town, pursuant to The Planning Act, The Municipal Act and any By-Law
duly passed by Town or BRPD, with respect to enforcement of this By-Law.
8.1.2
If any building or structure or part thereof or addition thereto is constructed,
erected, placed, altered, repaired, renovated or reconstructed in
contravention of any provision of this By-Law, BRPD may take any measures
as permitted pursuant to this By-Law, the Act, The Municipal Act, The Planning
Act or any other statute or applicable Town By-Law for the purpose of ensuring
compliance with this By-Law including, but not limited to:
(1)
entering the building or structure,
(2)
ordering production of documents, tests, certificates, etc. relating to
the building or land,
(3)
taking material samples,
(4)
issuing notices to Owner that order action within a prescribed time,
(5)
eliminating unsafe conditions,
(6)
completing actions, upon an Owner's non-compliance with an order,
adding the expenses incurred to the tax payable on the property, in
cooperation with the Town.
(7)
obtaining retraining orders
(8)
stop work orders.
8.1.3
When any building, construction or excavation or part of it is in an unsafe
condition, as a result of being open or unguarded, or because of danger from
fire or risk of accident because of its ruinous or dilapidated state, faulty
construction, abandonment or other, and when due notice to correct such
condition has not been complied with, the Town or BRPD may
(1)
demolish, remove, or make safe such building, construction excavation
or part of it at the expense of the Owner and may recover such expense
in like manner as municipal taxes; and
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(2)
take such other measures as he may consider necessary to protect the
public.
8.2
Penalty
8.2.1
Any person who contravenes a provision of a By-Law, The Municipal Act, The
Planning Act, or any other Act the Town is authorized to enforce, is guilty of
an offence and, if the By-Law contravened imposes no other penalty, is liable
on conviction to a fine of:
(1)
if under The Municipal Act, not more than $1,000.00 or to
imprisonment for a term of not more than three months, or both;
(2)
if under The Planning Act, in the case of an individual, to a fine of not
more than $5,000.00, or imprisonment for a term of not more than six
months, or both; and in the case of a corporation, to a fine of not more
than $20,000.
(3)
Where the contravention of the By-Law or Act continues for more than
one day, the person is guilty of a separate offence for each day it
continues.
8.2.2
Where a corporation commits an offence under this By-Law, each director or
officer of the corporation who authorized, consented to, connived at or
knowingly permitted or acquiesced in the doing of the act or omission that
constitutes the offence or offences, is guilty of the offence and is liable to the
fine and/or penalty in this By-Law.
8.2.3
Any person who contravenes a provision of a By-Law, The Municipal Act, The
Planning Act, or any other Act the BRPD is authorized to enforce, is liable to
pay of the charges and costs (including legal fees related to the enforcement)
related to enforcing the By-Law.
8.2.4
The fines, penalties and costs (including legal fees related to the enforcement)
pursuant to this By-Law shall be paid to the Town or BRPD.
8.2.5
The Town may elect to collect any unpaid permit fees, fines, penalties and
costs in the same manner as a tax may be collected or enforced under The
Municipal Act.
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SECTION 9
APPEALS OF THE BUILDING BY-LAW
9.1
A person who received an Order to Remedy a Contravention may, within fourteen (14)
days of being served with the Order to Remedy a Contravention, appeal the Order to
Remedy a Contravention by requesting the Board of the BRPD to review the Order to
Remedy, by providing the Development Officer of BRPD with a Notice of Objection.
9.2
The Notice of Objection in section 9.1 shall:
(1)
provide the name and address of the party appealing the Order (the
"Appellant"); and
(2)
be dated and signed by the Appellant.
9.3
Upon receiving a Notice of Objection, the Development Officer of BRPD shall, within 30
days of receipt of the Notice of Objection, set a date and time for the hearing of the appeal
by Board of BRPD and shall advise the Appellant of the date, time and place of the hearing.
9.4
The time specified for compliance in an Order to Remedy a Contravention is suspended
from the date of receipt of a Notice of Objection until the date upon which Board makes
its decision.
9.5
At the time and place set out in section 9.3, the Board shall consider the appeal and may
hear from the Appellant in person or through counsel.
9.6
A hearing may be adjourned at the discretion of the Board.
9.7
Upon hearing the appeal or within a reasonable period thereafter, the Board shall in
writing, decide to:
(1)
confirm the Order to Remedy a Contravention;
(2)
provide additional time to comply with the Order to Remedy a Contravention;
(3)
substitute the Order to Remedy a Contravention;
(4)
vary the Order to Remedy a Contravention; or
(5)
cancel the Order to Remedy a Contravention.
9.8
If the Appellant fails to appear at the hearing, the appeal shall be dismissed, the Order to
Remedy a Contravention shall be automatically affirmed, and no further time will be
provided to comply with the Order to Remedy a Contravention.
9.9
The decision of the Board is final and is not subject to further appeal.
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SECTION 10
REPEAL
10.1
Any previous By-Law establishing administrative requirements and procedures for the
enforcement of the design, construction, erection, placement and occupancy of new
buildings, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy
and change in occupancy of existing buildings and any requirements that are necessary
to correct unsafe conditions in existing buildings is hereby repealed.
10.2
The repeal of the By-Laws in the last preceding section mentioned shall not revive any By-
Law or any provision of any By-Law repealed by them, nor shall the said repeal prevent
the effect of any saving clause in the said By-Laws or the application of any of the said By-
Laws or any other By-Law or provision of law formerly in force to any transaction matter
or thing anterior to the said repeal to which they would otherwise apply.
10.3
And the repeal of the said By-Laws should not affect:
(1)
any penalty, forfeiture or liability incurred before the time of such repeal, or
any proceedings for enforcing the same, had, done, completed, or pending at
the time of such repeal;
(2)
any action, suit, judgment, decree, certificate, execution, process, order, rule
or any proceeding, matter or thing whatever, respecting the same had, done,
made, entered, granted, completed, pending, existing or in force at the time
of such repeal;
(3)
any act, deed, right, title, interest, grant, assurance, registry, rule, regulation,
contract, lien, charge, matter or thing had, done, made, acquired, established
or existing at the time of such repeal;
(4)
any office, appointment, commission, salary, allowance, security, duty or any
matter or thing appertaining thereto at the time of such repeal;
(5)
any bond, note, debenture, debt, or other obligation made, executed, or
entered into by the Corporation at the time of such repeal;
(6)
shall and such repeal defeat, disturb, invalidate, or prejudicially affect any
other matter or thing whatsoever had, done, completed, existing or pending
at the time of such repeal.
10.4
Effective Date: This By-Law is hereby adopted and shall come into full force on the 22nd
day of September 2026.
10.5
By-Law No. 1702/14 and all amendments thereof is hereby repealed.
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Schedule "A"
BROKENHEAD RIVER PLANNING DISTRICT
Permit Fee Schedule
72013 Rd 42E Box 1330, Beausejour, Manitoba R0E 0C0
Phone: 204-268-6705 Fax: 204-268-1504 Email: [email protected]
Single Family Dwellings, Multi-Family Dwellings
Permit Fees
New construction and additions
$ 0.54 per sq. ft
Attached Garages
$ 0.34 per sq. ft
Mobile Homes
$ 0.47 per sq. ft
Ready-to-Move
$ 0.54 per sq. ft
Replacement of new foundation
$ 0.34 per sq. ft
Rebuild or repairs due to fire
$ 0.54 per sq. ft
Home Occupation/Industry
$ 137.00
Major Renovations (interior & exterior)
$400.00
Minor Renovations (Basement finishing, etc)
$200.00
Accessory Building & Structures
New construction and additions
$ 0.34 per sq. ft
Canvas Type Structures
$ 0.24 per sq. Ft
Swimming Pools (above and in ground)
$ 171.00
Swimming Pools (soft sided max 2ft high)
$ 83.00
Decks, porches, sunrooms, gazebos
$ 137.00
Interior/Exterior Renovations
$ 113.00
Fences
$ 55.00
Seacan
$ 150.00
Agricultural Buildings (Development Permits)
New construction Barns, Stables, Riding arenas
$ 227.00
Farm Buildings per National Bldg Code
$ 227.00
Part 9: Plumbing Permit
Per Fixture/ Drain
$ 17.00 each
Floor Drain
$ 17.00 each
Grease, Oil, Mud, Sand or other interceptor
$ 34.00 each
Minimum Plumbing Permit Fee
$ 115.00
Demolition Permits
Any type of structure (whole or in part)
$ 115.00
Moving or Relocation Permits
Single Family Dwelling (within/not within)
$ 171.00
Accessory Structure (within/not within)
$ 113.00
Commercial/Industrial Structure (within/not
$ 342.00
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Additional Inspections
During Regular Office Hours
$ 86.00
Outside of Regular Office Hours or Other
$225.00
Work not ready at time of inspection
$ 82.00
Work has been covered prior to inspection
$ 551.00
Fire & Life Safety Inspection
$ 200.00
Part 3 Commercial & Industrial Buildings
Base Permit Fee
$803.00
Group A- Assembly
$1.82/SQ.FT.
Group B- Care and Detention
$2.46/SQ.FT.
Group C- Residential
$1.50/SQ.FT.
Group D- Business/Personal Services
$1.50/SQ.FT.
Group E- Mercantile
$1.18/SQ.FT.
F1-High Hazard Industrial
$1.61/SQ. FT
F2- Medium Hazard Industrial
$1.18/SQ.FT.
F3- Low Hazard Industrial
$1.07/SQ.FT.
Farm Buildings- Group 1 High Hazard
$1.61/SQ.FT.
Farm Buildings- Group 2 Agricultural Occupancy
$ 0.80/SQ.FT.
Farm Buildings- Group 3 Greenhouse
$ 0.54/SQ.FT.
Farm Buildings- Group 4 No Human Occupants
$0.43/SQ.FT.
Special/Unusual Structures (as determined by
BRPD)
1% of the first $1 Million in value of work; and 0.6% of
the remaining value of work, when the total value of
the work
Signage
$ 148.00
Occupancy Permit
$321.00
Interim Occupancy Permit
$161.00
Change in Use
$321.00
Renovation (Part 9
$500.00
Part 3 Plumbing Permits
Minimum charge for plumbing permit
$214.00
Fixture Drain
$32.00 each
Floor Drain
$32.00 each
Grease, oil, mud sand or other interceptor
$59.00 each
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Planning Service Fees
Variance Order Application
$ 342.00
Minor Variance by Dev. Officer
$ 171.00
Conditional Use Order Application
$ 545.00
Renewal of Condition Use Order
$ 545.00
Non-Conforming Certificate
$ 171.00
Development Plan Amendment
$2268.00
Zoning By-Law Amendment
$ 1712.00
Zoning Memorandum
$ 58.00
MPI Dealer Permit Letter
$ 58.00
Review of Revised Drawings
$ 113.00
Property Information Request (formal report)
$44.00
Temporary Structure Deposit
$1500.00
Planning Office Administrative Fees
Photocopying:
8.5"x11"
$0.27/sheet
11"x17"
$0.54/sheet
Zoning By-Law (current)
$38.00
Zoning By-Law (past editions)
$48.00
Development Plan By-Law
$38.00
Deposit for building plans
$268.00
NSF Cheque
$30.00