Building By-law No. 2750/22 — full text, Rural Municipality of Woodlands, Manitoba

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OF WOODLANDS BUILDING BY-LAW By-law No. 2750/22 ## TABLE OF CONTENTS | SECTION ONE: | Title | Title | Title | |----------------|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | SECTION TWO: | Scope & Definitions | Scope & Definitions | Scope & Definitions | | | | 2.1 Scope | 2.1 Scope | | | | 2.2 Definitions | 2.2 Definitions | | SECTION THREE: | General | General | General | | | 3.1 | Application Generally | Application Generally | | | | 3.2 Limited Application to Existing Buildings | 3.2 Limited Application to Existing Buildings | | | 3.3 | Exemptions | Exemptions | | | 3.4 | Prohibitions | Prohibitions | | | 3.5 | Mobile Homes, Modular homes, RTM's, and | Mobile Homes, Modular homes, RTM's, and | | | | Pre-manufactured homes. | Pre-manufactured homes. | | SECTION FOUR: | Permits | Permits | Permits | | | 4.1 | Application | Application | | | 4.2 | Building Permits | Building Permits | | | 4.3 | Plumbing Permits | Plumbing Permits | | | 4.4 | | | | | 4.5 | Demolition Permits | Demolition Permits | | | 4.6 | Development Permits | Development Permits | | | | 4.7 General | 4.7 General | | SECTION FIVE: | Duties Responsibilities, and Powers | Duties Responsibilities, and Powers | Duties Responsibilities, and Powers | | | 5.1 | Duties of Owner | Duties of Owner | | | 5.2 | Duties of Constructor | Duties of Constructor | | | | 5.3 Duties of Authority Having Jurisdiction | 5.3 Duties of Authority Having Jurisdiction | | | 5.4 | Duties of Designer, Architect, Engineer | Duties of Designer, Architect, Engineer | | | | 5.5 Powers of Authority Having Jurisdiction | 5.5 Powers of Authority Having Jurisdiction | | SECTION SIX: | Appeal | Appeal | Appeal | | SECTION SEVEN: | Offenses and Penalties | Offenses and Penalties | Offenses and Penalties | | SECTION EIGHT: | Repeal | Repeal | Repeal | | SCHEDULE "A" | Plans and Specifications to be Submitted | Plans and Specifications to be Submitted | Plans and Specifications to be Submitted | | SCHEDULE "B" | Assurance of Retention of Professional | Assurance of Retention of Professional | Assurance of Retention of Professional | | SCHEDULE "C" | Assurance of Professional Design and Inspection | Assurance of Professional Design and Inspection | Assurance of Professional Design and Inspection | | SCHEDULE "D" | Letter of Assurance | Letter of Assurance | Letter of Assurance | | SCHEDULE "E" | Assurance of Compliance | Assurance of Compliance | Assurance of Compliance | | SCHEDULE "F" | | Assurance of Professional | Inspection and | | | Compliance | | | ## BUILDING BY-LAW NO: 2750/22 WHEREAS, Section 4 of The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act provides that Building By-law may be enacted by the Council of a Municipalit ND WHEREAS, it is deemed desirable and expedient to repeal By-La mendments there and Murierer Wa new Building By BaLaw, and a NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Rural Municipality of Woodlands in meeting duly assembled, enacts as follows: ## SECTION I Title This by-law may be cited as the R.M. of Woodlands Building By-law. ## SECTION 2 Scope & Definitions ## 2.1 ## Scope: - 2.1.1 This by-law applies to the whole of the R.M. of Woodlands. - 2.1.2 This by-law applies to administration and enforcement in 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. - This by-law adopts the building construction codes and building construction standards (hereinafter referred to as "the Code") adopted, established or prescribed under Section 3 of The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act. - 2.1.4 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 the authority having jurisdiction. ## 2.2 Definitions: - 2.2.1. The words and terms in italics in this by-law shall have the meaning prescribed in subsection 2.2.3 herein, and if no definition is provided herein, they shall have the meanings as prescribed 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. - 2.2.2. Definitions of words and phrases used in this by-law that are not specifically defined in the Code or in this subsection shall have the meanings that are commonly assigned to them in the context in which hey are used in these requirements, considering the specialized use o erms within the various trades and professions to which th terminology applies. - 2.2.3 Words and terms in italics in this by-law shall have the following meanings: "Audit" | | means a random review of design or construction work by the authority having jurisdiction to ascertain compliance with the Code and this by- | |-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | "Authority Having Jurisdiction" means the R.M. of Woodlands and, where the context requires, such building inspector or other authority lawfully appointed by the R.M. of Woodlands to administer and enforce the provisions of this by-law. | | "Code" | means the Manitoba Building Code and Manitoba Plumbing Code as established, adopted and revised from time to time under Section 3 of the Buildings and Mobile Homes Act. | | "Council" | means the municipal council of the R.M. of Woodlands. | | "Mobile home" | means a dwelling unit designed for transportation after fabrication, whether on its own wheels or on flatbed or other trailer, and which arrives at the sit where it is to be occupied as a dwelling complete and ready for occupancy, being on the site on wheels jacks or similar supports, and having been accordance with C.S.A. building regulations and The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act. | | "Modular home" | means a building assembly or system of building sub-assemblies manufactured in its entirety, or in substantial part, off-site and transported to the point of use for installation on-site, with or without other specified components, as a finished building or a part of a finished building in accordance witl C.S.A. building regulations, and placed on a permanent foundation. | | "Occupancy Permit" | A permit issued after the final inspection. | | "Occupancy" | means the use or intended use of a building or part thereof for the shelter or support of persons, animals, or property. | | "Permir" | neans written permission or written authorizatio com the authority having jurisdiction in respect i matters regulated by this by-law. | | "Person" | means and includes any individual, corporation, partnership, firm, joint venture, syndicate, association or trust, and any other form of entity or organization. | | "Pre-manufactured home" | manufactured or si, and fly as ed onsie.. | | "RTM" | means ready-to-move new houses, or dwelling units, as governed by the National building Code of Canada, or buildings constructed in one locatior and moved to a different location. | "Valuation" ## SECTION 3 General ## 3.1 Application Generally: This by-law applies to 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. ## 3.2 Limited Application to Existing Buildings: - When a building or any part of it is altered or repaired, the Code applies to the parts of the building altered or repaired except that where in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction, the alteration will affect the degree of safety of the existing building, the existing building shall be improved as may be required by the authority having jurisdiction. - The number of storeys of an existing building or structure shall not be increased unless the entire building or structure conforms with the requirement of the Code. - 3.2.3 le requirements of this by-law apoly where the whole or any part oi ilding is relocated either within or into the area of iurisdiction of t authority having jurisdiction. - 3.2.4 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 - When a building is damaged by fire, earthquake or other cause, the Code, the requirements of this by-law and the appropriate regulations under the Fire Prevention Act, and the Manitoba Fire Code, apply to the work necessary to reconstruct damaged portions of the building. - 3.2.6 When an unsafe condition exists in or about a building, the Code, the requirements of this by-law and the appropriate regulations in the Fire Prevention Act, and the Manitoba Fire Code, shall apply to the work necessary to correct the unsafe condition. - 2.7 When the occupancy of a building or any part of it is changed, th quirements of this by-law apply to all parts of the building effecte by the change. ## 3.3 Exemptions: - These requirements do not apply to: shall mean the total monetary worth of all construction or work, including all painting, papering, roofing, electrical work, plumbing permanent or fixed equipment, including any prosecution of the work in its completed form. No portion of any building including, mechanical electrical and plumbing work, shall be excluded from the valuation for a permit. - sewage, water, electrical, telephone, rail or similar systems - (b) 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; - (d) mechanical or other equipment and appliances not regulated in this by-law; or - (c) flood control and hydroelectric dams and structures; - (e) accessory buildings not greater than 10 square meters in building area subject to the concurrence of the authority having jurisdiction. ## 3.4 Prohibitions: - 3.4.1. Any person who fails to comply with any order or notice issued by any authority having jurisdiction, or with a condition under which a permit was issued, or who allows a violation of the requirements of this by-law or of the Code to occur or to continue, contravenes the provisions of this by-law. - 3.4.2. 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. - 3.4.3. 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, cause a violation of the Code or other by-laws. - 3.4.4 Where an occupancy permit is required by Section 4.4 herein, no person shall occupy or allow the occupancy of any building, or part thereof, or change the occupancy, unless and until an occupancy permit has been issued by the authority having jurisdiction. - 3.4.5 No person shall knowingly submit false or misleading information to the authority having jurisdiction concerning any matter relating to this by-law. - 3.4.6 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 appropriate government authority. - 3.4.7 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 boundary or grades. - 3.4.8 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. - 3.4.9 No person shall restrict or intend to restrict surface water to flow or drain its natural course. - 3.4.10 No person shall cause, allow, or maintain any unsafe condition with respect to the construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration, relocation or occupancy of a building or structure. ## 3.5 Mobile Homes, Modular Homes, RTM Homes, and Pre-Manufactured Homes: - 3.5.1 Mobile homes, Modular homes, RTMs, and Pre-Manufactured Homes shall comply with the requirements of the Code. ## 3.5.2 Mobile Homes and Modular Homes: The authority having jurisdiction shall require all of the following in respect to placing a mobile home or modular home in the Rural Municipality of Woodlands: - (a) The make of the home, - (b) The model of the home, if applicable, - (c) The age of the home, - (e) A site plan, - (d) The dimensions of the home, - The serial number, if applicable, - (g) CSA number or Office of the Fire Commissioner certification number, - (h) include such additional information as may be required by the authority having jurisdiction. - ** Bracing, cribbing, and anchoring shall comply with the manufacturer's specifications or recommended practices of CSA Standards - ** Older mobile homes and modular homes shall comply with Cod equirements for bedroom window size openings and for smoke an carbon monoxide alarms. ## 3.5.3 RTMs and Pre-manufactured Homes: The authority having jurisdiction may require any or all of the following in respect to an RTM or pre-manufactured home sought to be located within the Rural Municipality of Woodlands: - (b) the seal of an Engineer licensed in the Province of Manitoba in respect to all building components requiring professional certification; - (a) the submission of a complete set of plans and specifications; - (c) submission of copies of all permits taken out for the RTM in the location of its construction together with a copy of any or all inspection reports; or - (d) such inspections or certifications as the authority having jurisdiction may deem necessary in order to ensure compliana with the Code and this by-law ## SECTION 4 Permits ## 4.1 Application: - 4.1.1 Except as otherwise allowed by the authority having jurisdiction, every application for a permit shall be in the form prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction and shall: - (a) identify and describe in detail the work and occupancy to be covered by the permit for which the application is made; - (c) state the valuation of the proposed work and be accompanied by the required fee and deposit as set out in the current R.M. of Woodlands Fees By-law; - (b) describe the land on which the work is to be done by a description that will readily identify and locate the building lot; - (d) include those plans and specifications set out in Schedule A hereto (unless otherwise waived by the authority having jurisdiction), and show the occupancy of all parts of the - (e) state the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owners, architect, professional engineer or other designer constructor and any inspection or testing agency engaged to monitor the work or part of the work; and - (f) include such additional information as may be required by the - When an application for a permit has not been completed in - A permit shall expire and the right of an owner under the permit shall end if: - the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within six months from the date of issue of the permit and actively carried out after that; - (c) the exterior of the building is not completed within twelve months from the date of issuance of the permit unless otherwise extended, in writing, by the authority having jurisdiction, for no more than twelve months; or - (b) the work authorized under the permit is suspended for six months unless otherwise extended, in writing, by the authority having jurisdiction; - (d) the construction and/or renovations pursuant to the permit has not been completed to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction within three years of the issuance date of the said permit unless otherwise extended, in writing, by the authority having jurisdiction, for no more than twenty four months. - 4.1.4 Any revision to the original application described in article 4.1.1 shall be made in the same manner as for the original permit. - 4.1.5 Applications for permits may be filed, and permits may be issued to an owner, or to a properly authorized constructor or other properly authorized agent of the owner. ## 4.2 Building Permits: - Except as permitted in Article 4.2.2 herein, unless a building permit has first been obtained from the authority having jurisdiction, no person shall commence or cause to be commenced: - (b) the addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion of any building or structure, or portion thereof; - the location, placement, erection or construction of any building or structure or portion thereof; - (c) the repair, rehabilitation, or renovation of any building or structure, or portion thereof; - (e) the relocation or removal of any building or structure, or portion thereof; - (d) underpinning; - the excavation of any land for any purpose of erecting or location on or above it, any building or structure; - (g) the installation, construction, alteration or extension of a mechanical system; - (h) the installation, construction, alteration or extension of a spray paint operation, spray painting booth, dip tank or other special process; - () swimming pools, hot tubs, and decks; or - (i) the alteration, addition, erection or re-erection of a sign; - (k) the development of a previously unfinished basement. - 4.2.2 A building permit is not required for: - (b) replacement of stucco, siding or shingles with the same material; - (a) patching, painting or decorating; - (c) replacement of doors or windows when the opening is not altered; - (e) construction of fences; - (d) replacement of open landing and stairs when less than thirty-six square feet; - (f) installation of cabinets and shelves; - (h) non-structural alterations or repairs where the value of such work is less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). - (g) a detached accessory storage building not greater than 10 square meters in building area and 15 feet in height; or - Notwithstanding that a building permit is not required for the work described in Article 4.2.2, 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. - Before the issuance of a building permit for cases described in Subsection 5.1.17(1), the owner shall (unless the authority having jurisdiction waives such requirement) submit Letters of Assurance in the forms set out in Schedules B and C, as attached hereto, which: - confirm that the owner has retained the necessary architects or professional engineers for all the applicable disciplines, for professional design and inspection; and - (b) incorporate the architects' or professional engineer's assurance of professional design and commitment for inspection. - 4.2.5 Before the issuance professional design is not required, the owner shall (unless the authority having jurisdiction waives such requirement) submit a Letter of Assurance, in the form set out in Schedule D as attached hereto, confirming that the owner will ensure that the building will be constructed in accordance with the Code. - 4.2.6 Where the issuance of a building permit would authorize the construction or location of a dwelling on a parcel that contains an existing dwelling, the authority having jurisdiction may, prior to the issuance of the building permit, require the owner to: - (b) deposit a sum of money with the authority having jurisdiction as surety for the owner's obligation to demolish the dwelling, which sum the authority having jurisdiction may in its discretion apply towards its cost of enforcement of the owner's obligation to demolish the dwelling; or - (a) apply for a demolition permit in respect of the existing dwelling and complete its demolition by the date specified in the Municipality's zoning by-law; - (c) both of the above. ## 4.3 Plumbing Permits: - 4.3.1 Except as provided in sentence 4.3.2, no person shall construct, extend, alter, renew, or repair or make a connection to a plumbing system unless a permit to do so has been obtained. - 4.3.2 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 repaired if no change to the piping is required. - 4.3.3 When required by the authority having jurisdiction, the application shall also be accompanied by a plan that shows: - (b) the size and location of every soil or waste pipe, trap, and vent pipe, and - the location and size of every building drain, and of every trap and clean out fitting that is on a building drain, - (c) a layout of the potable water distribution system including pipe sizes and valves. ## 4.4 Occupancy Permits: - 4.4.1 Except as otherwise permitted herein, no person shall occupy or use or permin ghor part ahere or to or change the cup per or us red ind hereunder. - 4.4.2 An Occupancy Permit is required from the authority having jurisdiction for: - (a) - (b) - (c) - (d) for a change from one use to another within the same division ir a Major Occupancy group which results in an increase in the - (e) i chaine or adition of an occupancy classification of a suit - or a change from a use not previously authorized to a new us - 4.4.3 In the case of a single-family dwelling, a two-family dwelling or a multi-family allowed un the felo i out ions are saisies, occupaney is not - (a) compliance with all conditions set out in the building permit. - (c) the authority having jurisdiction has given written approval for - (b) ompliance with any other condition that has been imposed ther council or the authority having jurisdictio - 4.4.4 Before the issuance of an occupancy permit, the owner shall (unless the or project conforms with the plans, specifications and relatec documents for which the building permit was issued. - 4.4.5 The authority having jurisdiction may issue an Interim Occupancy Permit for a partial use of a building or structure subject to any conditions imposed by the authority having jurisdiction. - 4.4.6 The duration of the Interim Occupancy Permit shall be left to the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction and the completion time be written on the permit. - 4.4.7 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 - 4.4.8 Notwithstanding apparent compliance with this by-law, the authority having jurisdiction may refuse to issue an Occupancy Permit if the building, structure or proposed use is to the authority having jurisdiction's knowledge in violation of a Zoning by-law, or any other by-law of the authority having jurisdiction. - 4.4.9 An applicant for an Occupancy Permit shall supply all information requested by the authority having jurisdiction to show compliance with the by-law and any other relevant by-laws of the authority having jurisdiction. - 4.4.10 The required Occupancy Permit shall be displayed and maintained in a legible condition by the owner or his agent in a location acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. ## 4.5 Demolition Permits: - 4.5.1 No person shall commence or cause to be commenced the demolition of any building or structure, or portion thereof, unless a Demolition Permit has first been obtained from the authority having jurisdiction. - 4.5.2 The demolition of a building or structure shall be subject to the requirements of the Code. - 4.5.3 Immediately following demolition of a building or structure, the site shall be cleared and leveled and made into a safe condition. ## 4.6 Development Permits: - 4.6.1 shall comply with the requirements of the zoning by-law. ## 4.7 General: - 4.7.1 No permit shall be assigned or transferred without the written consent of the - authority having jurisdiction. ## SECTION 5 Duties, Responsibilities & Powers ## 5.1. Duties and Responsibilities of the Owner: - 5.1.1 Every owner shall allow the authority having jurisdiction to enter any building or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of administering and enforcing the requirements of the Code and this bylaw. - 5.1.2 Every owner shall obtain all permits or approvals required in connection with proposed work, prior to commencing the work to which they relate. - 5.1.3 Every owner shall: - (a) ensure that the plans and specifications on which the issue of any permit was based are available continuously at site of the work for audit or inspection during working hours by the authority having jurisdiction, and that the permit, or true copy thereof, is posted conspicuously on the site during the entire execution of the work; and - (b) Always keep visible during construction the street number, where applicable, of the premises in figures at least 3 inches (75 mm) high and visible from the street or sidewalk. - 5.1.4 Every owner shall give notice to the authority having jurisdiction of dates on which he intends to begin work prior to commencing work on the building site. - 5.1.5 Every owner shall before commencement of work, give notice in writing to the authority having jurisdiction, prior to commencing the - the name, address, and telephone number of - the constructor or other person in charge of the work; - the person reviewing the work; anc - any inspection or testing agency engaged to monitor the - (b) any change in or termination of employment of such persons during the course of the construction immediately that such - 5.1.6 Evenicioner shall give sufficient notice to the auharily having - (b) of intent to cover work that the authority having jurisdiction has directed may be subject to audit during construction; and - of intent to begin work that the authority having jurisdiction has directed may be subject to audit during construction; - (c) when work has been completed and before occupancy. - 5.1.7 Every owner shall give notice in writing to the authority having jurisdiction: - immediately upon any change in ownership or change in the address of the owner occurs prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit: - (c) of any such other notice as may be required by the authority having jurisdiction. - (b) prior to occupying any portion of the building if it is to be occupied in stages; and - 5.1.8 Every owner shall give such other notice to the authority having jurisdiction as may be required by the provisions of the Code or this by-law. - 5.1.9 Every owner shall make, or have made at their own expense, the tests or inspections necessary to prove compliance with these requirement and shall promptly provide a copy of all such test or inspection report to the authority having jurisdiction when and as required by the - 5.1.11 When required by the authority having jurisdiction, every owner shall uncover and re-cover at his own expense any work that has been covered contrary to an order issued by the above authority. - 5.1.12 Every owner is 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. - 5.1.13 Except in a single-family dwelling, a two-family dwelling or a multifamily dwelling without shared exit facilities, every owner shall, where required, obtain an occupancy permit from the authority having jurisdiction before any: - (a) occupancy of a building or part of it after construction, partial demolition, or alteration of that building; or - (b) change in the occupancy of any building or part of it. - 5.1.14 Every owner shall make sure that no occupancy occurs prior to the authority having jurisdiction's written approval or an occupancy permit issued (where one is required). As set out in section 4.4. - 5.1.15 The granting of a permit by the authority having jurisdiction 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 and this by- - 5.1.16 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. - 5.1.17 (1) Every owner who undertakes to construct or have constructed a building which: - has structural components falling within the scope of Part 4 of the Code; - (b) has structural components specifically requiring a professional engineer - requires the use of firewalls according to the Code. design in accordance with the Code; or shall ensure that an architect, professional engineer or both are retained to undertake professional design and inspection. (2) Professional design and inspection referred to in sentence (1) requires that an architect, professional engineer or both be responsible - the design and that all appropriate plans, specifications and related applicable acts, regulations and by-laws, and bear the seal or stamp of the documents meet the requirements of the Code and the requirements of registered professional; and - (b) inspection of construction to ensure compliance with the design and the requirements of applicable acts, regulations and by-laws. (3) If the engagement of an architect or professional engineer pursuant to Sentences 5.1.17.(1) and (2) is terminated during the construction period, work shall be discontinued until a replacement has been appointed. (4) The requirements of Sentences 5.1.17.(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 the authority having jurisdiction. - 5.1.18 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 an architect or professional engineer. - 5.1.19 Every owner who undertakes to construct, alter, reconstruct, demolish, remove or relocate a building shall provide supervision and coordination of all work and trades. - 5.1.20 Every owner 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. - 5.1.21 Every owner shall ensure that all conditions of the building permit have been fulfilled, including a final inspection, within three years of the issuing date of the building permit. Failure to do so will result in the building permit expiring and a new permit would need to be obtained The permit holder may request an extension of this deadline at the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction not longer than twenty- - 5.1.22 Every owner shall commence construction within six months from the date of issuance of the permit and acknowledges that failure to do so will result in the expiration of the permit. - 5.1.23 Every owner shall ensure the exterior of the building is completed within twelve months from the date of issuance of the permit unless otherwise extended, in writing, by the authority having jurisdiction, by no more than twelve months. ## 5.2 Duties & Responsibilities of The Constructor: - 5.2.1 Every Constructor shall ensure that all construction safety requirements of the Code are complied with. - 5.2.2 Every Constructor is responsible 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 Council. - Every Constructor is responsible jointly and severally with the owner for work actually taken. During the construction process every contractor must ensure that the construction site is kept safe and that any open excavations or hazards are clearly marked or barricaded. - Every Constructor shall make sure that no occupancy shall occur prior to the authority having jurisdiction's written approval or an occupancy permit issued (where one is required). As set out in section 4.4. ## 5.3 Duties & Responsibilities of Authority Having Jurisdiction: - 5.3.1 The authority having jurisdiction shall administer this by-law and shall have the powers of enforcement more particularly set out in Article 5.5 herein. - 5.3.2 The authority having jurisdiction 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 Code and this by-law for such time as required by the provisions of the Municipal Act. - Where the authority having jurisdiction seeks to enforce any of the powers set out in Article 5.5.2 herein, the authority having jurisdiction shall issue in writing such notices or orders as may be necessary to inform the owner of the contravention of the Code or this by-law. - 5.3.4 The authority having jurisdiction shall provide, when requested to do so, all reasons for refusal to grant a permit. - 5.3.5 The authority having jurisdiction shall provide, when requested to do so, all reasons for requiring an owner to forfeit their building permit deposit or portion thereof. - 5.3.6 The authority having jurisdiction shall examine all buildings proposed to be relocated to ensure they comply with the code requirements. - .3.7 The authority having jurisdiction shall examine and process plans, an pecifications submitted with applications for a permi - 5.3.8 The authority having jurisdiction shall enter and audit any building or premises at any reasonable time. - 5.3.9 The authority having jurisdiction shall issue occupancy permits as required. ## 5.4 Duties and Responsibilities of the Designer/ Architect / Engineer: - 5.4.1 When designer/architect/engineer retained, designer/architect/engineer shall ensure that the design of the building conforms to the Code. - 5.4.2 When a professional engineer or architect 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. - 5.4.3 Every designer/architect/engineer is required to submit to the authority having jurisdiction: - all information needed for review of the design; - any changes to the design for which a permit has or may be - copies of all inspection reports for inspections done by the designer and others; and - any other documentation or certification required by the authority having jurisdiction. - Every designer/architect/engineer 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. - 5.4.5 4, 1e the respoil desert shite ador oriend mine. having jurisdiction. - 5.4.6 Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the responsible architect and/or professional engineer shall, where required by the authority having jurisdiction, submit a certificate stating: "The construction has been reviewed under my supervision in accordance with recognized professiona inspection standards, and that to the best of my/ou knowledge the structure was constructed in accordance with the accepled drawings and specifications ana requirements of the applicable by-laws" - 5.4.7 The responsible architect and/or professional engineer shall sign, date and seal all of the documents referred to in this article. - 5.5 Powers of Authority Having Jurisdiction: - The authority having jurisdiction may enter any building or premises at any reasonable time to audit for compliance with the Code or these requirements, or to determine if an unsafe condition exists. - 5.5.2 The authority having jurisdiction is empowered to issue orders for: - (a) an owner or authorized agent to hold at specific stages of construction in order to facilitate an audit or inspection; - (c) work to stop on the building or any part of it if such work is proceeding in contravention of these requirements, or if there is deemed to be an unsafe condition; - (b) a person who contravenes these requirements to comply with them within the time period that may be specified; - (d) the removal of any unauthorized encroachment on public property; - (f) the cessation of any occupancy in contravention of these requirements; - (e) the removal of any building or part of it constructed in contravention of these requirements; - (g) the cessation of any occupancy if any unsafe condition exists because of work being undertaken or not completed; - (i) the failure to comply with conditions of a resolution of council pertaining to a permit. - (h) correction of any unsafe condition; and - 5.5.3 The authority having jurisdiction may direct that tests of materials, equipment, devices, construction methods, structural assemblies or construction or foundation condition meets these requirements. - 5.5.4 The authority having jurisdiction, may require an owner to submit, in addition to the information required in Article 4.1.1, an up-to-date plan sit and the facin before couldinction begins that al the requirements - (b) to verify that, upon completion of the work, all such requirements have been complied with. - related to this information will be complied with; and - 5.5.5 The authority having jurisdiction may ask for any other documentation or tests deemed necessary at the expense of the owner. - 5.5.6 Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, wherein the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction the site conditions, the size or complexity of a building, part of a building or building component warrant, or for any other reason, the authority having jurisdiction, may require that the owner have the following done at his/her expense: - (b) the work be inspected during construction by the architect or professional engineer responsible for the work. - (a) the appropriate plans, specifications and related documents be reviewed by and bear the seal or stamp of an architect or professional engineer; and - 5.5.7 The authority having jurisdiction may refuse to issue any permit: - (b) whenever incorrect information is found to have been submitted; - (a) whenever information submitted is inadequate to determine compliance with the provisions of these requirements; - (C) would nolde permized ay les rigiments pccupany that - (d) that would be prohibited by any other Act, regulation or by-law. - 5.5.8 The authority having jurisdiction may revoke a permit by written notice to the permit holder if - (b) the permit was issued in error; - here is contravention of any condition under which the permi was issued; - (c) the permit was issued on the basis of incorrect information; or - (d) the work is being done contrary to the terms of the permit. - 5.5.9 The authority having jurisdiction may place a valuation on the cost of the work for the purpose of determining permit fees. Such valuation shall take precedence over any valuation provided by the owner. - 5.5.10 The authority having jurisdiction may issue occupancy or an 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 of completion of the construction or demolition work. - 5.5.11 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 authority having jurisdiction may - (b) take such other measures as he may consider necessary to protect the public. - (a) 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 - 5.5.12 Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, when, in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction, immediate measures need to be taken to avoid an imminent danger, the authority having jurisdiction may take such action as is appropriate, without notice and at the expense of the owner. - 5.5.13 The authority having jurisdiction 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. - 5.5.14 The authority having jurisdiction may issue to the owner an order or notice in writing to correct any unsafe conditions observed in any building. ## SECTION 6 Appeal - 6.1 Any person aggrieved by any decision or order of the authority having jurisdiction as to the issuance of permits, the prevention of constructior or occupancy of buildings, the demolition or removal of buildings, o structures, or any other matter herein may, within fifteen (15) days from the date of the decision, appeal to the Council. All decisions or orders remain in effect during the appeal process. - 6.2 Council may hear the appeal as a committee of the whole or by subcommittee especially established for this purpose. - 6.3 Upon the hearing of an appeal, the Council may: - (a) uphold, rescind, suspend or modify any decision or order given by the authority having jurisdiction - (b) extend the time within which compliance with the decision o - (c) make such other decision or order as in the circumstances of The decision or order of the Council upon being communicated to the pellant, shall stand in place of the decision or order against whi peal is made, and any failure to comply with the decision or order an offense. ## SECTION 7 Offenses and Penalties - 7.1 Any person who contravenes or disobeys, or refuses or neglects to obey - (a) any provision of the Code or this by-law or any provision of any other by-law that, by this by-law, is made applicable, - (c) the requirements for obtaining an occupancy permit - (b) any order or decision of the Council under Article 6 herein, or for which no other penalty is herein provided is guilty of any offense and liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or in the case of an individual, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both such fine and such an imprisonment. - 7.2 Where a corporation commits an offense against the Code or this bylaw, each Director or Officer of the corporation who authorized consented to, connived at, or knowingly permitted or acquiesced in, the doing of the act that constitutes the offense, is likewise guilty of the offenses and liable, on summary conviction, to the penalty for which provision is made in Subsection 7.1 aforesaid. - 7.3 Where the contravention, refusal, neglect, omission, or failure, continues for more than one day, the person is guilty of a separate offense for each day it continues. ## SECTION 8 Repeal - 8.1 By-law No. 2430/01 is hereby repealed. - 8.2 The repeal of the by-law 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. - 8.3 And the repeal of the said by-law should not affect: - 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, - 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, - (c) 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 suct - (d) - (e) - 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. Effective Date: This by-law is hereby adopted and shall come into full force on the 13th day of April, 2022. DONE AND PASSED by the Council of the Rural Municipality of Woodlands, in open session duly assembled this 12th day of April, A.D. 2022. Rural Municipality of Woodlands  Jou Stulters CoY Chief Administrative Officer Received first reading the 22nd day of March, A.D. 2022. Received second reading the 22nd day of March, A.D. 2022. Received third reading the 12th day of April, A.D. 2022. - Floor Plans ## SCHEDULE "A" ## This is Schedule "A" to By-Law No. 2750/22 respecting - The Site Plan - Foundation Plans - Roof Plans - Framing Plans - Reflected Ceiling Plans - Sections and Details - Building Elevations - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Drawings - Electrical Drawings - Plumbing Drawings ## Schedule "B" Pursuant to Subsection 4.2.4 of Building By-law 2750/22 Note: To be submitted prior to issuance of a Building Permit The information provided is relied upon by the authority having jurisdiction. ## ASSURANCE OF RETENTION OF PROFESSIONAL RE: Design and Inspection of Construction by a professional engine architect. known as the "Prime Consultar The Authority Having Jurisdiction Date The Rural Municipality of Woodlands Box 10, Woodlands MB, ROC 3H0 Dear Sir RE: (Address of Project) (Legal Description of Project) The undersigned has retained as the Prime Consultant, to undertake and/or coordinate the design and inspections of the applicable registered professionals required for this project in order to ascertain that the design will comply and construction of the project will substantially conform in all material respects with the current Building Code and other applicable safety standards, except the construction safety aspects. As used herein, inspections shall mean such reviews of the work at the project site and at fabrication locations, where applicable, as the registered professional, on the basis of professional discretion, considers necessary in order to ascertain that the work conforms in all respects to the plans and supporting documents prepared by the registered professional for which the permit is issued by the municipality for the project. This includes keeping records of all site visits and any corrective action taken as a result thereof. The owner and the prime consultant will notify the Authority Having Jurisdiction in writing prior to any intended termination of or by the prime consultant. It is understood that work on the above project will cease as of the effective date of such termination, until such time as a new appointment is made. he owner hereby certifies that all required Municipal and Provincia. Permits and oth auired authorizations will be obtained prior to the commencement of constructio (Continued on following page) ## By-law 2750/22 - Schedule "B" Continued ## Prime Consultant's Information Prime Consultant's Name (Print) Prime Consultant's Signature agent's Owner's Information Owner's Name (Print) Owner's or Owner's appointed signature Address (Print) Occupation (Print) Date (Affix Coordinating Professional's Seal here) Title of Agent (if applicable) (Print) Address (Print) The Corporate Seal of was hereunto affixed in the presence of (Print name of witness) (Affix Owner's Corporate Seal here) The above must be signed by the owner or the owner's appointed agent. The signature must be witnessed by the prime consultant. If the owner is a company, the corporate seal of the company must be affixed to the document in the presence of its duly authorized officers. The officers must also sign, setting forth their positions in the company. The prime consultant is to be registered in the Province of Manitoba as a member in good standing in the Association of Architects or the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba. ## Schedule "C" Pursuant to Subsection 4.2.4 of Building By-law 2750/22 The information provided is relied upon by the Authority Having Jurisdiction ## ASSURANCE OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND COMMITMENT FOR INSPECTION The Authority Having Jurisdiction Date he Rural Municipality of Woodland. ox 10. Woodlands MB. ROC 3H( Dear Sir: Re: (Legal Description of Project) The undersigned hereby gives assurance that the design of the (initial applicable item/items) ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURAL MECHANICAL PLUMBING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL GEOTECHNICAL - temporary GEOTECHNICAL - permanent PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION (PWF) OTHER: components of the project as shown on the plans and supporting documents prepared by this registered professional conform to all the applicable requirements of all applicable acts, regulations and by-laws. Further, the undersigned will be responsible for inspections of the above referenced components during construction. "he undersigned also assures competence in the necessary fields of expertise to undertake th roject on the basis of training, ability and expertise in the appropriate professional an technical disciplines. As used herein, inspections shall mean such reviews of the work at the project site and at fabrication locations, where applicable, as the registered professional, on the basis of professional discretion, considers necessary in order to ascertain that the work conforms in all respects to the plans and supporting documents prepared by this registered professional for which the building permit is issued by the municipality for the project. This includes keeping records of all site visits and any corrective action taken as a result thereof. The undersigned also undertakes to notify the Authority Having Jurisdiction in writing as soon as practical if his contract for inspection is terminated at any time during construction. (Continued on following page) ## By-law 2750/22 - Schedule "C" Continued Name (Print) Signed Address Phone Date Affix PROFESSIONAL SEAL here If the Registered Professional is a member of a firm, complete the following I am a member of the firm (Print name of firm) and I sign this letter on behalf of myself and the firm. Note: The above letter must be signed by a registered professional who is registered in the Province of Manitoba as a member in good standing in the Association of Architects or the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba. ## Schedule "D" Pursuant to Subsection 4.2.5 of Building By-law 2750/22 Note: To be submitted prior to issuance of a Building Permit The information provided is relied upon by the authority having jurisdiction ## LETTER OF ASSURANCE The Authority Having Jurisdiction The Rural Municipality of Woodlands Box 10, Woodlands MB, ROC 3НО Date Dear Sir: Re: (Address of Project) (Legal Description of Project) The undersigned agrees to undertake and/or coordinate the design review of this project in rder to ensure that the design will comply and construction of the project will conform in a espects with all applicable acts, regulations and by-law: The owner hereby certifies that all required Municipal and Provincial Permits and other required authorizations will be obtained prior to the commencement of construction. (Continued on following page) ## By-law 2750/22 - Schedule "D" Continued ## Designer's Information Name (Print) Signature Address (Print) Occupation (Print) (Print) Certification or License ## Owner's Information Name (Print) Signature Date Title of Agent (If applicable) Address (Print) The Corporate Seal of was hereunto affixed in the presence of (Print name and office of signatory) Affix Owner's Corporate Seal here) The above must be signed by the owner or the owner's appointed agent. If the owner is a company, the corporate seal of the company must be affixed to the document in the presence of its duly authorized officers. The officers must also sign, setting forth their positions in the company. ## Schedule "E" Pursuant to Subsection 4.4.4 of Building By-law 2750/22 Note: To be submitted after completion of the project but prior to official occupancy The information provided is relied upon the authority having jurisdiction. ## ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE The Authority Having Jurisdiction Date The Rural Municipality of Woodlands Box 10, Woodlands MB, ROC ЗНО Dear Sir: Re: (Address of Project) (Legal Description of Project) I hereby certify that all aspects of the project conform with the plan and supporting documents Name (print) Signed Address Phone Date ## Schedule "F" ## Pursuant to Subsection 4.4.4 of Building By-law 2750/22 ole: To be submitted after completion of the project but prior lo official occupan parate form to be submitted by each registered profession The information provided is relied upon by the authority having jurisdiction. ## ASSURANCE OF PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE The Authority Having Jurisdiction Date Tox To, Mulands of Colands Dear Sir: Re: (Address of Project) (Legal Description of Project) I hereby certify that I have fulfilled my obligation for inspection as outlined in the following previously submitted letters; SCHEDULE C SCHEDULE D ASSURANCE OF RETENTION OF PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT FOR INSPECTION DESIGN AND Based on such inspections the following aspects of the project conform in all respects with the lans and supporting documents, including all amendments thereto, prepared by this registere rofessional for which a permit was issued by the municipality for the projec COORDINATION OF DESIGN AND Inspection (to be initialed by the prime consultant) ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURAL MECHANICAL PLUMBING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL GEOTECHNICAL - temporary GEOTECHNICAL - permanent PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION (PWF) OTHER: (to be initialed by the applicable registered professional) (Continued on following page) ## By-law 2750/22 - Schedule "F" Continued I hereby enclose the final design plans and supporting documents prepared by this registered professional for the above referenced Project. I further certify that there are no outstanding Municipal or Provincial approvals, permits or other requirements pertaining to the use or Name (print) Signed Address Phone Date Affix PROFESSIONAL SEAL here) If the Registered Professional is a member of a firm, complete the following: I am a member of the firm (Print name of firm) and I sign this letter on behalf of myself and the firm. Note. The above letter must be signed by a registered professional who is registered in the Province of Manitoba as a member in good standing in the Association of Architects or the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba.