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## BY-LAW NO. 2017-02 VILLAGE OF DOAKTOWN BUILDING BY-LAW
The Council of the Village of Doaktown, under authority vested in it by Section 59 of the Act, enacts as follows:
## NUMBERING SYSTEM
- 1 - Section
- 1.1(a) - Clause
- : 1.1 - Subsection
- 1.1(a)(i) - Subclause
## SECTION 1 SCOPE
- 1.1 The purpose of this By-law is
- a) to prescribe standards for the development of any building or structure,
- b) to prohibit the undertaking or continuing of work mentioned in clause (a) in violation of standards prescribed herein, and
- c) to prescribe a system of permits for work mentioned in clause (a), their terms and conditions, the conditions under which they may be issued, suspended, reinstated, revoked or renewed, their forms and the fees thereof.
## SECTION 2 DEFENITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
- 2.1 In this By-law the word "shall" is mandatory and not permissive. Words used in the present tense shall include the future; words used in the singular number shall include the plural and words used in the plural number shall include the singular. The word "used" shall include "intended to be used", "arranged" and "designed". Except as indicated in subsection 2.2, all words shall carry their customary meaning except for those defined hereinafter:
- a) ACCESSORY BUILDING means a subordinate detached building, not used for human habitation or open to the public, located on the same lot as the main building to which it is accessory. Does not include a deck or other similar exterior platform;
- b) ACT means the Community Planning Act, R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-12, and amendments thereto;
- c) ALTERING means, in relation to a building or structure, make any structural or non-structural change thereto which is not for purpose of maintenance only, including change in occupancy of the building or part thereof;
- d) APPLICANT means the owner or a person authorized by the owner to act on their behalf, includes an individual, association, firm, partnership, corporation, trust, incorporated company, tenant, organization, trustee or agent, and the heirs, executors or other legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law. The applicant is not intended to
not intended to be the person or contractor performing the work, unless the person or contractor is the one controlling the property under consideration;
- e) BUILDING means any structure, in, on or under the ground, whether temporary or permanent, used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy and includes an accessory building;
- f) BUILDING INSPECTOR means a person designated by the Council, who shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as are provided for in this By-law;
- 9) CODE means the National Building Code of Canada, as adopted by this By-law;
- h) COMPLETED means work that has been completed to the minimum requirements of the Code;
- i) COUNCIL means the Council of the Village of Doaktown;
- j) DEMOLISH OR DEMOLITION means to permanently destroy, raze, level, ruin, flatten or tear down a building or structure or part thereof;
- k) DEVELOPMENT means development as defined in the Act,
- 1) DEVELOPMENT OFFICER means Development Officer defined in the Act,
- m) DEVELOPMENT PERMIT is a permit issued pursuant to the Rural Plan;
- n) ELECTRICAL WAIVER is a document issued for the purpose of acquiring a wiring permit from the authorities responsible to enforce the Electrical Installation and Inspection Act and is intended to be considered as a permit, only in applying subsection 59(6) of the Act;
- 0) GMRSC means the Greater Miramichi Reginal Service Commission- Planning Services;
- p) LETTER OF COMPLETION is a document or a prescribed form produced or completed by a qualified professional, which states that the construction authorized by the permit has been completed and in accordance with the detailed specifications and plans submitted to the Building Inspectorfor the permit,
- 9) MUNICIPALITY means the Village of Doaktown;
- r) OCCUPANCY means "Major Occupancy" as defined by the Code;
- 5) OWNER means the registered property owner;
- t) PERMIT means a building permit, temporary building permit or demolition permit as set out in this By-law;
- u) RURAL PLAN means the Village of Doaktown Rural Plan, By-law No. 2017-1 and amendments thereto;
- v) QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL means a registered member of the Architect's Association of New Brunswick, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick, or the Association of New Brunswick Land Surveyors, certified and/or licensed to practice in the Province of New Brunswick, in the applicable discipline;
- W) STRUCTURE means anything that is erected, built, or constructed of parts joined together;
- x) TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE means the total monetary worth for all proposed work, including all painting, papering, roofing, electrical, plumbing, permanent heating equipment, elevator equipment, fire sprinkler equipment and all labour, materials and other devices necessary to the completion of the proposed work, including profit, but excluding HST; and
- y) WAREHOUSE means a building used primarily for the storage of goods and materials.
- z) WORK means development.
5. 2.2 For any words or terms not defined in subsection 2.1, refer to the National Building Code and the Rural Plan in this order of precedence.
## SECTION 3 ADOPTION OF THE CODE
- 3.1 The National Building Code of Canada, in its latest edition adopted by the Province of New Brunswick, under the Act, including any amendments, revisions and errata subsequently issued (excluding penalty clause or, by reference, any administrative procedure), With the exception of Part 8, Safety Measures at Construction and Demolition Sites, is hereby adopted in relation to all buildings and structures for which standards are therein prescribed.
## SECTION 4 APPOINTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTORS
- 4.1 The Council shall appoint Building Inspectors who shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as are provided for in this By-law.
## SECTION 5 PROHIBITION
- 5.1 Except as permitted by subsection 5.2 and 6.1, an owner shall not undertake or continue, or authorize the undertaking or continuing of any work unless
- a) the work conforms with the Code,
- b) the work conforms with this By-law and all other applicable By-laws, and
- c) a permit has been issued for the work pursuant to this By-law.
- 5.2 Clause 5.1(a) does not apply to work pertaining to
- a) a structure for which standards are not provided for within the Code,
- b) a building designed for overnight accommodation with a total floor area of less than 56.1 square meters,
- c) an accessory building, only serving one dwelling unit, or
- d) a warehouse or accessory building with a total floor area of less than 56.1 square meters.
## SECTION 6 EXEMPTIONS
- 6.1 Despite clause 5.1(c), an owner shall be exempted from obtaining a building permit when
- a) the proposed work is solely of an electrical nature, and
- i) is not part of a fire alarm or life safety system,
- ill) does not impact the exterior wall assembly or the building envelope, any fire walls, fire separations, or fire rated materials, fire rated assemblies by conduit penetrations or otherwise, and
- ii) does not impact any structural aspect of the building,
- iv) there is no change in occupancy,
- b) the proposed work is of the following nature and there is no change in occupancy:
- i) maintenance of heating equipment, ventilation or electrical equipment in all buildings provided that such maintenance does not affect fire separations or fire dampers,
- retaining walls less than 1 meter in height from the top of the wall to the lowest adjacent surface,
- ії) playground equipment,
- iV) re-roofing, excluding structural changes,
- painting,
- Vi) replacement of floor covering,
- vili) replacing exterior floor decking where such repairs are the same type and configuration as that being repaired,
- vii) replacing doors, provided they are the same type, swing, location and size,
- replacing windows of same size,
- xi) wallpaper installation,
- x) plaster and drywall repairs and replacement, except for walls, floors and ceilings that are required to be a fire separation or require a fire resistance rating,
- XiI) electrical maintenance,
- xiv) repairing or reinstalling cosmetic interior trim,
- xili) installation of gutters or downspouts,
- xV) installation of a fence,
- xvi) installation of an exterior swimming pool, excluding the structure (deck) to access the pool, except as permitted in clause 6.1(d),
- signage,
- xx) re-claini or replain kitchen cabinets,
- xviii) installation of storm doors or shutters
- c) the proposed work pertains to
- i) a building designed for overnight accommodation with a total floor area of less than 56.1 square meters,
- il) an accessory building, serving only one dwelling unit, or
- ili) a warehouse or accessory building with a total floor area of not more than 56.1 square meters, or
- d) the proposed work is a deck or other similar exterior platform, including exterior stairs,
- serving only a single unit dwelling,
- not more than 1 storey in building height,
- ili) not more than 56.1 m2 in floor area,
- V) not supporting a roof,
- iV) not more than 600mm from the top of the floor surface to the adjacent ground, and
- e) the proposed work is a deck or other exterior platform, including exterior stairs,
- serving only a single unit dwelling,
- ili) not more than 13.4m2 in floor area, and
- il) not more than 1 storey in building height,
- iv) not supporting a roof, or
- f) the proposed work is to demolish a building or structure, which would have been exempt from a permit by this section.
- 6.2 Despite subsection 6.1, a development permit may be required, pursuant to the Rural Plan.
- 6.3 Where the proposed work is exempted from the requirement of a permit pursuant to subsection 6.1, it is the owner's full responsibility to ensure that the work complies with all applicable Bylaws and if regulated by Code, complies with the National Building Code of Canada.
- 6.4 Despite clause 5.1(c), where the work pertains to a structure for which standards are not provided for within the Code, the Building Inspector may exempt it from requiring a permit, but the work may require a development permit, pursuant to the Rural Plan.
## SECTION 7 ELECTRICAL WAIVER
- 7.1 An applicant who requires a permit in order to obtain a wiring permit for electrical work, pursuant to regulation under the Electrical Installation and Inspection Act, may be issued an electrical waiver only if the proposed work is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit pursuant to
- 7.2 For the purposes of subsection 7.1, electrical work includes but is not limited to mast repairs on residential units, service upgrades from fuse panels to breaker panels, service panel upgrades to a maximum of 400 amp service, or similar work.
- 7.3 An Applicant seeking to obtain an electrical waiver shall make application in writing to the Building Inspector and shall pay the fees as prescribed herein.
- 7.4 It is intended that an electrical waiver, issued pursuant to subsection 7.1 is to be considered as a building permit, only in applying subsection 59(6) of the Act.
## SECTION 8 PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS
- 8.1 An applicant seeking to obtain a permit for all work required by section 5, shall make application in writing to the Building Inspector and shall comply with section 9, where applicable, and shall pay the fee as prescribed in section 15 at the time of making application.
- 8.2 Unless waived by the Building Inspector, the permit application referred to in subsection 8.1 shall include a prescribed application form and such form shall include
- a) the name and mailing address of the owner, telephone number, and where applicable, fax number and e-mail address,
- b) the name and mailing address of the applicant, telephone number, and where applicable, fax number and e-mail address,
- c) the name of the person or contractor performing the work, telephone number, and where applicable, fax number and e-mail address,
- d) the location of the property upon which the work is to be performed and parcel identification number,
- e) the description of the work to be performed,
- f) the total estimated cost of the proposed work, including materials and labour,
- g) a description of the intended use of the building or structure,
- h) a proposed starting date for the work,
- i) the signature of the applicant, and
- j) any other information deemed necessary by the Building Inspector.
11. 8.3 Unless waived by the Building Inspector or Development Officer, the permit application referred to in subsection 8.1 shall include two (2) paper copies of legible scale drawings and one (1) digital copy of the latter, detailing the site with respect to the proposed work to be carried out indicating
- a) site plan requirements pursuant to the applicable sections of the Rural Plan,
- b) the proposed finished land elevation at each corner of the foundation wall, and
- c) any other information the Building Inspector or Development Officer deems necessary to determine whether or not the proposed development conforms to the requirements of this By-law or all other applicable By-laws.
15. 8.4 Unless waived by the Building Inspector, the permit application referred to in subsection 8.1 shall include two (2) paper copies of legible scale drawings and one (1) digital copy of the latter, detailing the building or structure with respect to the proposed work to be carried out indicating
- a) the proposed use of each room on each floor area of the building or structure,
- b) the dimensions of the building or structure and each room on each floor area,
- c) structural details, such as, but not limited to
- i) foundation plan and details,
20. ill) columns and load-bearing wall details,
21. il) full cross section of the entire building, stair detail, relevant wall sections,
22. iv) door and window sizes including unobstructed window opening for bedrooms, as well as their lintel size and type,
- v) construction details, including foundation, for decks and other types of exterior platforms,
2. vii) floor system layout and shop drawings. If an engineered system is used, it shall bear the seal and signature of a qualified professional, and
3. vi) roof system layout and shop drawings. If an engineered system is used, it shall bear the seal and signature of a qualified professional,
4. vili) engineered lintel or beam design bearing the seal and signature of a qualified professional, and
- d) any other details such as, but not limited to, electrical, mechanical, sprinkler drawings and information pertaining to energy efficiency, fire protection, occupant safety and accessibility and identification numbers for manufactured buildings, may be required by the Building Inspector for the purpose of determining compliance with this or all other applicable By-laws and the Code.
6. 8.5 The Building Inspector may request that the design of a building or part thereof be certified under the seal and signature of a qualified professiona/ licensed or registered to practice in the Province of New Brunswick in the applicable discipline, where the work described pursuant to subsection 8.4 is not permitted to be designed under Part 9 of the Code.
## SECTION 9 SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- 9.1 All plans and specifications provided in a permit application shall be certified under the seal and signature of qualified professional licensed or registered to practice in the Province of New Brunswick in the applicable discipline, where the work described in the permit application pertains to a building or structure that
- a) exceeds 600 square metres in building area or exceeds three (3) storeys in building height,
- b) is used for Group A (assembly occupancy), Group B (care or detention occupancy), Group F, Division 1, (high-hazard industrial occupancy), or
- c) is classified as a post-disaster building.
- 9.2 Prior to the inspection required by subclause 12.1(b)(iv) being performed, where an application for a permit has been made pursuant to subsection 9.1 and a permit has been issued pursuant to section 10, a letter of completion shall be submitted by the applicant, which shall be completed by one or all applicable qualified professionals responsible for the work described in the permit.
- 9.3 Despite other provisions in this By-law, where the work pertains to a structure for which standards are not provided for within the Code, all drawings, specifications and other documents may be required to be certified under the seal and signature of a qualified professional of the applicable discipline.
## SECTION 10 ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT
- 0.1 Where 8, eliding pained bor alte 5 audia by these ali he recent per shal within a reasonable time issue a permit, provided that
- a) the proposed work complies with this and all other applicable By-laws,
- b) except as permitted in subsection 5.2, the proposed work complies with the Code, and
- c) if applicable, the Development Officer has approved the work and issued a development permit, pursuant to the Rural Plan.
## SECTION 11 CONDITIONS OF A PERMIT
- 11.1 A permit issued pursuant to section 10 is conditional on the work described in the permit being
- a) commenced within six (6) months from the date of issuance,
- b) completed within twenty-four (24) months from the date of issuance,
- c) unless otherwise approved by the Building Inspector, carried out as per the plans and specifications contained in the permit,
- d) except as permitted in subsection 5.2, carried out as per the requirements of the Code,
- e) unless waived by the Building Inspector, inspected at all phases identified in subsection 12.1, and
- f) carried out in compliance with this By-law and all other applicable By-laws.
- 11.2 If the work authorized by a permit fails to be completed by the time indicated in clause 11.1(b) or in subsection 11.3, the permit may be renewed only one time and only for a period of 12 months, subject to the fee identified in 15.10 being paid.
- 11.3 Upon request by the applicant at the time of an application pursuant to section 8, where the work described in the permit pertains to a building or structure that exceeds 600 square metres in building area or exceeds three (3) storeys in building height, the Building Inspector may extend the time period listed in clause 11.1 (b), if the building or structure is not expected to be completed within that time period.
- The Building Inspector may set out any additional terms or conditions to a permit that he or she considers necessary for the administration or enforcement of this By-law and all other applicable By-laws, and such terms and conditions shall be set out in the permit.
- 11.5 Where a permitis issued for work, pursuant to section 10, the GMRS may share the collected permit information with other government agencies for the purpose of regulating, enforcing or administering any other Act, regulation or By-law, in compliance with the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act of New Brunswick.
## SECTION 12 RESPONSIBILITY OF APPLICANT
- 12.1 Unless waived by the Building Inspector, where a permit has been issued pursuant to section 10, the applicant, shall
- a) give notice to the Building Inspector at least two (2) business days prior to the intention to start the work described in the permit,
- b) give notice to the Building Inspector and make arrangement, by setting a date and time to allow for inspections with the Building Inspector, at least two (2) business days prior to:
2. phase 1 - backfilling of a foundation, i phase 2 - the completion of the structural work along with plumbing, ventilation and electrical rough-in, but prior to the installation of insulation and vapour barrier,
3. iv) phase 4 - the completion of the work described in the permit,
4. iii) phase 3 - the installation of the interior wall and ceiling finishes, and
- c) give notice to the Building Inspector and make arrangement, by setting a date and time to allow for inspections with the Building Inspector, at least two (2) business days prior to any additional inspection phase deemed necessary by the Building Inspector,
- d) allow at least three (3) business days, from the arranged date, for the Building Inspectorto perform an inspection for each phase required by clause 12.1(b) and 12.1(c), and
- e) except as permitted by subsection 12.2, receive written confirmation that the inspection has been completed without issues, prior to moving on to the next phase identified in clause 12.1(b) and 12.1(c).
8. 12.2 Where the Applicant has given notice to the Building Inspector in compliance with clauses 12.1(b) and 12.1(c), and arrangements have been made between the Building Inspector and the Applicant, and where the Building Inspector did not inspect the work within the allocated time stated in clause 12.1(d), the Applicant may continue the work without the requested inspection being completed and without receiving written confirmation required by clause 12.1(e).
9. 12.3 Where tests of any materials are made to ensure conformity with the requirements of this Bylaw, pursuant to subsection 14.2, records of the test data shall be kept and made available to the Building Inspector for inspection.
10. 12.4 The issuance of a permit, the verification of the drawings and specifications or inspections made by the Building Inspector during the carrying out of the work shall in no way relieve the owner from responsibility for carrying out the work or having it carried out in accordance to the requirements of this By-law, and the Code.
11. 12.5 When required by the Building Inspector, every owner shall uncover to allow for inspection and replace at his/her own expense, any work that has been covered contrary to the provisions of this By-law or conditions of the permit, or contrary to an order issued by the Building Inspector, regardless if such uncovered work, after being inspected, is determined to be in compliance with the Code.
12. 12.6 An owner shall not allow an unsafe condition to exist in or upon a building or structure or any part thereof as a result of work done under a permit or as a result of work having been commenced under a permit but not completed.
13. 12.7 During the carrying out of the work authorized by a permit, the applicant shall
- a) keep a copy of the permit posted in a conspicuous place on the property in respect of which
- b) keep a copy of any plans and specifications approved by the Building Inspector on the property in respect of which the permit was issued.
3. 12.8 No owner shall work, authorize or allow work to proceed for which a permit is required unless a valid permit is issued for the work being undertaken.
## SECTION 13 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
- 13.1 The Building Inspector shall review all complete applications received, pursuant to section 8 and section 9, for compliance with this By-law.
- 13.2 The Building Inspector is responsible for the interpretation and administration of this By-law and the Code, for the purpose of reviewing an application, conducting an inspection and enforcing this By-law.
- 13.3 The Building Inspector 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 this By-law for such time as other regulations require.
- 13.4 The Building Inspector shall answer such relevant questions as may be reasonable, with respect to the provisions of this By-law, when requested to do so but except for standard design aids, shall refrain from assisting in the laying out of any work and from acting in the capacity of an engineering or architectural consultant.
- 13.5 The Building Inspector shall provide, when requested to do so, his/her reasons for refusing to issue a permit.
- 13.6 The Building Inspector shall keep copies of the Code in both Official Languages available for public use, inspection and examination during regular business hours.
- 13.7 The Building Inspector shall, once a notice and arrangement is made to allow for inspection pursuant to section 12, inspect the visible and reasonably accessible work, but in any case, the Building Inspector may conduct an inspection without notifying the applicant, subject to subsection 14.1 of this By-law.
- 13.8 The Building Inspector shall, once a permit is issued pursuant to section 10, and where inspections are required pursuant to section 12, post a notice on Service New Brunswick's Real Property Information Internet Service - Land Gazette - to indicate the owner and potential third parties that a permit was issued and inspections are required.
## SECTION 14 POWERS OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
- 14.1 Building Inspectors are authorized to exercise the power given under section 92 of the Act to enter at all reasonable times upon any property or building within the Municipality for the purpose of making any inspection that is necessary for the administration or enforcement of this By-law.
- 14.2 The Building Inspector may direct that tests of materials, devices, construction methods, structural assemblies or foundation conditions be made, or sufficient evidence of proof be
submitted, including the ability to require the applicant to provide a qualified on-site inspector or reports by a qualified professional, at no costs to the Municipality, where such evidence or proof is necessary to determine if any material, device, construction or foundation meets the requirements of this By-law and the Code.
- The Building Inspector may refuse an application for a permit if the applicant has not, within six months of the Building Inspector receiving the application, become entitled to have the permit issued, pursuant to section 10 and other provisions of this By-law. If a permit is refused pursuant to this subsection, the Applicant shall have his fee refunded pursuant to subsection 15.7.
- 14.4 The Building Inspector may
- a) suspend or revoke a permit if there is a contravention of any condition set out in the permit or in this By-law that has not been remedied within 90 days of the applicant or owner being notified of such contravention,
- b) revoke a permit if the permit was issued in error,
- c) revoke a permit if the permit was issued based on incorrect information, or
- d) reinstate the suspended permit if the violation leading to the suspension is subsequently corrected.
- 14.5 Where a person violates any provisions of this By-law, the Building Inspector may proceed with enforcement as per section 93 of the Act.
- 14.6 The Building Inspector may issue in writing such notices or orders, as may be necessary to inform the owner, where a contravention of this By-law has been observed.
- 14.7 The Building Inspector may order the owner to uncover and allow for inspection, any work that has been covered contrary to the provisions of this By-law, conditions of a permit, or contrary to an order issued by the Building Inspector, regardless if such uncovered work, after being inspected, is determined to be in compliance with the Code.
- If a permit has been revoked pursuant to subsection 14.4, the permit is then rendered null and void. Consequently, if work described in the permit has already commenced, it is considered to be a violation of this By-law, pursuant to clause 5.1 (c) and may be subject to enforcement as per section 14.
## SECTION 15 FEES
- 15.1 In this section the total estimated value shall be determined by the Building Inspector using Schedule A.
- 15.2 Except as permitted by subsection 15.3 and 15.4, no permit may be issued, pursuant to section 10, until the following fee has been paid to the GMRSC.
- ) Fre a 450, usual to bear 150, or any has no rest an ery re dollars ($25.00).
- 15.3 No electrical waiver, pursuant to section 7, may be issued until the fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) is paid to the GMRSC.
- 15.4 Despite subsection 15.2, no permit may be issued for demolition work, pursuant to section 10, until the fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) is paid to the GMRSC.
- 15.5 The Building Inspector may refuse to issue a permit if there is reason to believe that an estimate mentioned in clause 8.2(f) or total estimated value determined pursuant to subsection 15.1 is unreasonable.
- 15.6 Despite cey by a here contained share of such pering, there preder el lae han 15.2 shall be doubled.
- 15.7 The GMRSC shall retain 50% of the fee paid by the applicant, pursuant to this section, and refund the balance to the applicant if
- a) the applicant
- i) wishes to have the permit annulled,
- ili) is refused a permit application, pursuant to subsection 14.3,
- i) wishes to withdraw his/her application for a permit, or
- b) the work described in the permit has not commenced, and
- c) except for a refund pursuant to subclause 15.7(a)(iii), the applicant applies for refund in writing
- i) within six (6) months of the permit issuance date, in the case of that mentioned in subclause 15.7(a)(i), or
- ii) at any time during the application process, prior to the permit being issued, in the case of that mentioned in subclause 15.7(a)(ii).
- 15.8 Despite subsection 15.7, the Council shall have the discretion to modify the amount returned to any applicant.
- 15.9 In addition to the required fees under section 15 of this By-law, there may be additional fees required for a development permit as indicated in the Rural Plan.
- 15.10 Where a permit is revoked pursuant to section 14, the GMRSC shall retain 100% of the applicable fees.
- 15.11 No permit shall be renewed, pursuant to subsection 11.2, until the fee of 50% of the original permit fee, to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1000), is paid to the GMRSC.
## SECTION 16 BY-LAW REPEALED
- 16.1 By-law No. 2005-04, entitled, Village of Doaktown Building By-law, enacted December 14, 2005, and any amendments thereto, is hereby repealed.
## SECTION 17 ENACTMENT
- 17.1 This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the enactment thereof.
READ THE FIRST TIME BY TITLE:
May 24, 2017
READ THE SECOND TIME BY TITLE: May 24, 2017
READ THE THIRD TIME BY TITLE: June 21, 2017
AND ENACTED:
June 21, 2017
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## How to Use this table?
- Except as otherwise listed, this table applies to new construction, additions and renovations of their respective sections.
- Except for Section 7, costs/ft? listed in one particular section are cumulative, as applicable.
| Section 1 - Single Unit dwelling with/without secondary suite | Section 1 - Single Unit dwelling with/without secondary suite |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| First storey | $115/ft2 |
| Storeys above the first storey | $75/ft2 |
| Foundation with finished or unfinished basements | $25/ftz (Add $20/ft' for house with a secondary suite) |
| Crawl space, frost wall, slab-on-ground and pier type foundations | $15/ft2 |
| Decks and other similar exterior platforms (includes foundation) | $15/ft2 |
| Interior renovations | $20/ft2 |
| Attached Garage (includes foundation) | $40/ft2 |
| Other type of work not listed | Twice the estimate of materials |
| Section 2 - Accessory building serving only one dwelling unit | Section 2 - Accessory building serving only one dwelling unit |
| Detached Garage | $40/ft2 |
| Baby barns, storage sheds, gazebos or similar | $20/ft2 |
| Other types of accessory buildings | Twice the estimate of materials |
| Section 3 - Manufactured mobile and mini homes - for additions/renovations to, see Section 1 | Section 3 - Manufactured mobile and mini homes - for additions/renovations to, see Section 1 |
| New or less than 10 years of age | $80/ft2 |
| 10 to less than 15 years of age | $50/ft2 |
| 15 years of age or older | $30/ft2 |
| Surface, pier type, crawl space and frost wall foundations | No additional cost |
| Foundation with finished or unfinished basement | $25/ft2 |
| Other type of work | Twice the estimate of materials |
| Section 4 - Multi-Residential (other than listed in Section 1) | Section 4 - Multi-Residential (other than listed in Section 1) |
| All interior floor areas (cost includes foundations) | $105/ft2 |
| Decks, balconies and other similar exterior platform | $15/f2 |
| Other type of work | Twice the estimate of materials |
| Section 5 - Demolition | Section 5 - Demolition |
| All buildings | As per contractor's estimate |
| Section 6 - Electrical work only | Section 6 - Electrical work only |
| All buildings | As per contractor's estimate |
## Section 7 - All other buildings not listed above - One of the following methods
- Contract, estimate or bid amount - signed by both the owner/applicant and the contractor,
- Real Estate Appraisal - prepared by a registered/licensed/certified real estate appraiser, or
- If work estimated to be under $50 000, estimated value given by the owner or applicant.