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## Application
- (1) This By-Law shall apply to the entire Municipality.
- (2) The requirements and provisions of this by-law and the Nova Scotia Building Code apply to the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and the corresponding Regulations, as enabled under Section 7 of the Building Code Act and established under Section 1.2 of the Regulation.
## MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF ARGYLE
## BY-LAW #17A
## BUILDING
Be it resolved by the Council of the Municipality of the District of Argyle that the following bylaw be enacted and that the CAO shall file a copy at the office of the Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations pursuant to Section 7 of the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S., c 46,
- This by-law shall be known as By- Law #17A and shall be cited as the "Building ByLaw".
## Definitions
2. (1) Unless otherwise defined herein, definitions contained in the Building Code Act, Nova Scotia Building Code regulations, also apply to this By-Law:
- (2) In this By-Law
3. (b) "Owner" includes a person controlling the property under construction, and also prima facie the assessed owner of the property whose name appears on the assessment role prepared in accordance with the Assessment Act;
4. (a) "Authority Having Jurisdiction" means any person appointed as a Building Inspector by the council of the Municipality of the District of Argyle, as per Section 5 of the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S, C.46, 1989;
5. (c) "Building Code Act" or "Act" means Chapter 46 of the Revised Statues of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Building Code Act;
6. (e) "storey" means that portion of a building that is situated between the top of any floor and the top of the floor next above it, and if there is no floor above it, that portion between the top of such floor and the ceiling above.
7. (d) "Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations" or Regulations" refer to regulations made pursuant to Section 4 of the Building Code Act.
## Permits
- (1) An application form, as prescribed from time to time, must be completed in
- (2) I apicable fees, as per out in the res Policyr or the Mumeripit is, sues be paid in full before a building permit, occupancy permit or a demolition permit shall be issued
- (3) Every application for a permit shall;
4. (b) describe the land by including the Nova Scotia Information Managemen Service Parcel Identification Number (PID), or such description that wil readily identify and locate the building lot;
5. identify and describe in detail the work and occupancy to be covered by the permit for which the application is made;
6. (c) include plans and specifications, as required by Division C Section 2.2.2 of the National Building Code and described in Schedule "A";
7. (e) state the names, addresses and telephone number of the owner, architect, professional engineer, or other designer, contractor and any inspection or testing agency that has been engaged to monitor the work or part of work;
8. (d) state the valuation of the proposed work based on material and labour, and be accompanied by all required fees as set out in the "Fees Policy";
9. (t) describe any special building systems, materials, and applications;
10. (g) include any such additional information as may be required by the authority having jurisdiction.
- (4) When an application for a permit has not been completed in conformance with the requirements of this by-law within six months after it has been filed, the application shall be deemed to have been abandoned and no fees shall be refunded.
## Building Permit
- (1) A building permit is valid for (1) one year from the date of issue and may be renewed upon written request, at no cost.
- (2) A building permit may be withheld until the authority having jurisdiction is satisfied that, where applicable;
3. (b) any applicable Development Agreement provisions are being followed;
4. (a) a "development permit" has been issued pursuant to the provisions of the Land Use By-Law for the Municipality of Argyle;
5. (c) provisions of the Heritage Property Act are being followed;
6. (e) appropriate permits) issued by the Nova Scotia Department of
7. (d) a valid on-site sewage disposal system permit issued by the Department of the Environment for the construction of a building requiring a new private sewage disposal system;
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal for access to property, or construction within the vicinity of a Provincial road or highway;
- (d) and any other regulation that may apply.
- (f) all approvals, with applicable fees paid in full, for the installation and connection of municipal sewer infrastructure;
- (3) Building Permits are not required for the following, although the Building Code and, where applicable, Development Permits, shall still apply;
- (b) ground level patios, walkways, and other forms of landscaping;
- (a) accessory building, not used for human habitation, not greater than 20 square metres (215 square feet) and one storey in height only;
- (c) interior and exterior non-structural material alterations and material repairs with a monetary value of five thousand dollars ($5000) or less.
- (4) In addition to the requirements in the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations, a building permit shall be obtained for;
- creation of additional units.
- a change of use or tenant in buildings other than residential occupancy, regardless of the extent of construction being undertaken;
## Demolition Permit
- (1) An application for a Demolition Permit shall include proof of $2 million dollar liability insurance coverage.
- (3) An application for a Demolition Permit shall include a description of the location or locations where the demolition debris will be disposed.
- (2) The proof of liability insurance coverage may be waived for the demolition of a single unit building and any accessory buildings.
- (4) Immediately after demolition the site shall be cleaned and all debris removed to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction.
- (5) All provincial and federal regulatory requirements must be met.
## Occupancy Permits
- (1) An occupancy shall not be issued for any building or part thereof unless a valid building permit is in effect.
- (3) An occupancy permit may be withheld until the Municipality is satisfied that the provisions of the Land Use By-Law, the Heritage Property Act, applicable Development Agreements and any other regulations or by-laws enacted, have been complied with.
- (2) Except for a change of a residential tenant, no person shall occupy a building after a change of use or tenant, including any change in the number of either commercial or residential units, without first obtaining an occupancy permit.
- (4) To issue an Occupancy Permit, the authority having jurisdiction must receive in
## Inspections
- (1) Every owner shall notify the Building Inspector at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance to inspect for compliance with this By-Law, the Building Code Act and corresponding Regulations, which may be changed from time to time.
2. (a) footing in place;
- (2) For mobile and modular homes conforming to 1.4.1.9. of the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations, every owner shall notify the authority having jurisdiction at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance to inspect for compliance with this By-Law, the Building Code Act and corresponding Regulations at the following stages:
4. (b) in the case of a mobile home, the site preparation, foundation installation and anchorage in accordance with the regulation;
5. (d) installation and anchorage;
6. (c) in the case of modular home site preparation and foundation;
7. (e) before occupancy.
## Coming Into Force
10. This By-Law shall have effect from and after February 2nd , 2016 and all other building by-laws previously passed by the Municipality of the District of Argyle are hereafter repealed.
writing, from the owner or their representative, all certificates of compliance from various testing groups, provincial and federal agencies and identified service providers, all to be identified on the "Building Permit" at time of issuance.
| Chief Administrative Officer's Annotation for Official By-Law Book | Chief Administrative Officer's Annotation for Official By-Law Book |
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| Date of First Reading | September 8, 2016 |
| Date of Advertisement of Notice of Intent to Consider | December 22, 2016 |
| Date of Second Reading | January 12, 2016 |
| Date of Advertisement of Passage of By-Law | February 2, 2016 |
| Date of Mailing to Minister a Certified Copy of By-Law | January 13, 2016 |
| Effective Date of By-Law | February 2, 2016 |
I certify that this Building By-Law #17A was adopted by Council and published as indicated above.
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Warden
Chief Adhinistrative Officer
Mely 5, 2024
1.17, 2024
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