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BUILDING BYLAW
NO. 98-001
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trenton that the following by-law be enacted and
that the Clerk file a copy in the office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs pursuant to Section 7 of the
Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.46.
PART 1 - DEFINITIONS
(1)
In this bylaw:
a. "Act" means the Building Code Act; RSNS 1989, c46 as amended;
b. "Building Code" means the regulations made pursuant to Section 4 of the Act;
c. "Council" means the Council of the Town of Trenton;
d. "Town" means the Town of Trenton.
(2)
Where applicable, all other words in this bylaw have the same meaning as in the Act and the
regulations prescribed pursuant thereto.
PART 2 - PERMITS
2.1.1
A building permit shall be in the form set out in Schedule "A" hereto annexed.
2.1.2
An occupancy permit shall be in the form set out in Schedule "B" hereto annexed.
2.1.3
A demolition permit shall be in the form set out in Schedule "C" hereto annexed.
2.2
Before a Building Permit, Occupancy permit or Demolition permit is issued, an applicant must
complete an application form which shall be appended in Schedule "D" hereto annexed.
2.2.1
Every application for a permit shall:
a. identify and describe in detail the work and occupancy to be covered by the permit for which
the application is made.
b. describe the land by including where Nova Scotia property mapping exists in the unique Parcel
Identifier (PID) or where this mapping does not exist the assessment account number, and a
description that will readily identify and locate the building lot.
c. include plans and specifications as required by Section 2.3 of the code.
d. state the valuation and square footage of the proposed work and be accompanied by the
required
fee.
e. state the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the owner, architect, professional
engineer
or other designer, constructor and any inspection or testing agency that has been engaged to
monitor the work or part of the work, and
f. describe any special building systems, materials and appliances.
g. such additional information as may be required by the authority having jurisdiction.
2.2.2
Before issuing a building permit, the authority having jurisdiction shall be satisfied that a
development permit, if required, has been issued, pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw of the Town of Trenton.
2.2.3
The authority having jurisdiction may withhold a building permit until satisfied that there is either,
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 system disposal system, or that the proper
approvals have been given by the Town's Public Works Department for the connection to the Town's
Service.
2.2.4
When an application for a permit has not been completed in conformance with the requirements of
htis by law within six months after it is filed, the application shall be deemed to have been abandoned.
2.2.5
A permit is valid for 1 year from the date of issue and may be renewed, unless, as per section 9 of
the Provincial Building Code Act, grounds for revocation exist.
2.2.6
Any revision to the work to be covered by a permit shall require an application for an amended
permit.
2.3
Pursuant to section 1.2.1.2(1) of the provincial building Code Regulations, the Code does not
apply to the following:
- sewerage, water, electrical, telephone, rail or similar systems located above, below or on an area
which has been dedicated or deeded for public use,
- public utility towers and poles, television and radio or other communication aerials and towers,
except for loads resulting from those located on or attached to buildings,
- flood control, dams for public water suppy hydroelectric dams and their related structures
(not excluding buildings),
- mechanical or other equipment and appliances not specifically regulated by the code,
- above ground or below ground bulk storage tanks not regulated under part 6 of the code, or
free-standing signs,
- fences,
- retaining walls or exterior steps not attached to, and forming part of the buildings construction,
and
- modular homes and mobile homes built to CAN/CSA-A277-90, "Procedures for Certification
of Factory Built Homes", or CSA Z240 MH Series-92 Standard "Mobile Homes", except for the
inspections required in Part 4 of this by-law.
2.3.1
Pursuant to section 1.2.1.2.(2) (a) of the Provincial Building Code Regulations, a Building Permit
is required for all necessary buildings.
2.3.2
Pursuant to Section 1.2.1.2.(2)(b) of the Provincial Building Code Regulations, the code applies
but a building permit is not required for the following non-structural material alterations and
material repairs with a monetary value of five thousand dollars or less,
a. replacing of existing siding or installation of siding over an existing exterior finish,
b. repairing or replacing an existing roofing surface, or
c. painting.
2.4
An occupancy permit is required:
a. to allow the initial occupancy of a building or part thereof,
b. when the occupancy classification of a building or part thereof is changed, or
c. to allow partial demolition or alteration of a building.
2.5
A demolition permit is required for the demolition or part thereof of any building or structure
within the Town of Trenton.
2.5.1
Before issuing a demolition permit, the authority having jurisdiction shall be satisfied that the
building is not subject to the provisions of a by-law passed pursuant to the Heritage Property Act.
2.5.2
A demolition permit shall clearly state that all construction debris shall be disposed of at a
Provincial approved landfill site.
2.6
A permit for a temporary building:
a. shall state the date after which the permit is no longer valid under the conditions specified
at the time of the application.
b. may be extended in writing by the authority having jurisdiction.
c. shall be posted on the building
d. shall be renewed every twelve months for a tent or an air supported structure.
2.6.1
a. A permit may be issued at the risk of the owner, with conditions to ensure compliance with the
Building Code, to excavate or to construct a portion of a building before all the plans of the
project
have been submitted or accepted.
b. The permit shall be clearly marked "At Owner's Risk"
2.6.2
a. Should a permit be issued for a part of a building. the holder of the permit may proceed, but
without any assurance that the permit for the entire building will be granted.
b. Any permit issued for part only of a building shall be clearly marked as for part only, and shall
also indicate that a permit for the entire building is not assured.
2.6.3
a. A permit for the whole project may be issued conditional upon the submission of additional
information prior to commencing the work for which the information is pertintent, provided that
the information is of such a nature that withholding the permit until the information was available
would delay the work unreasonably.
b. The condition shall be set out on the face of the permit.
PART 3 - PERMIT FEES
1.
Fees for permits shall be as follows:
Building Permits:
$25.00 plus $0.10 (10 cents) per square foot for new construction plus
additions excluding unfinished basements for residential buildings,
community centres and churches;
$25.00 plus $0.14 (14 cents) per square foot of new construction plus
additions for commercial, industrial and other buildings not otherwise
specified;
$25.00 plus $0.04 (4 cents) per square foot for sheds, garages, barns
and other accessory buildings;
$25.00 plus $2.00 per $1000.00 of estimated value for repairs, altera-
tions, and renovations to all existing buildings;
$75.00 flat fee for location or relocation of an existing structure or
mobile home;
$50.00 flat fee for constrution or location of swimming pools,
including
required fencing;
$15.00 flat fee for the renewal of an approved permit.
Occupancy Permits:
Nil
Demolition Permits:
$25.00
2.
Once a permit has been issued, the fee is non-refundable. If a permit has not been issued, and the
application is withdrawn, a $25.00 administration fee shall apply and the balance will be refunded.
PART 4 - INSPECTIONS
4.1
The owner of a building being constructed under the scope of part 9 of the code shall notify the
authority having jurisdiction 48 hours in advance to inspect for compliance with the code at the following
stages of construction:
a.
(I) footing in place,
(ii) the site before commencing backfilling of the laterally supported foundation, before
a superstructure is placed on the foundation,
(iii) the framing, roof, and plumbing and mechanical,
(iv) insulation and vapour barrier before wall framing is covered,
(v) before occupancy.
b.
for modular or mobile homes conforming to wither CAN/CSA-Z240 MH Series-92
"Mobile Homes" or the CSA standard A277-M-1990 "Procedures for Certification of Factory
Built Houses",
(I) footings in place,
(ii)
a. in case of a mobile home, the site preparation, foundation installation and
anchorage in accordance with CSA CAN3-Z240. 10.1-94 "Recommended
Practice for Site Preparation, Foundation, and Anchorage of Mobile Homes"
b. in the case of a Modular Home site preparation and foundation,
(iii)installation and anchorage,
(iv) before occupancy.
c
the owner of any building being demolished shall notify the Authority having jurisdiction
at the following stages of demolition:
(I) prior to demolition,
(ii) after demolition.
d.
The owner of a building being constructed outside the scope of part 9 of the Building
Code shall notify the authority having jurisdiction to inspect for complaince with the
Building Code:
(I) of the intent to undertake construction that will be inspected and will be reviewed as
per the appropriate letter of undertaking required by Article 2.1.1.5, 2.1.1.6, or 2.1.1.7
of the Building Code;
(ii) of intent to cover construction that has been ordered to be inspected by the
authority having jurisdiction before covering; and
(iii) at intervals deemed necessary by the authority having jurisdiction based on the
complexity of the building.
(iv) when construction has been completed so that a final inspection can be made.
PART 5 - REPEAL
5.1
All other building by-laws hereto passed by the Town of Trenton are hereby repealed.
PART 6 - COMMING INTO FORCE
6.1
This by-law shall have effect from and after the date it is filed in the office of the Minister of
Municipal Affairs pursuant to the Building Code Act.
Schedule "A"
BUILDING PERMIT
PERMIT NO._________________________DATE._________________________
THIS CERTIFIES THAT______________________________________________
HAS PERMISSION TO________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
AT_________________________________________________________________
PROVIDED THAT THE PERSON ACCEPTING THIS PERMIT SHALL IN EVERY
RESPECT CONFORM TO THE TERMS OF THE APPLICATION AND TO THE
PROVISIONS FO THE BY-LAWS AND ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS ETC. IN THE TOWN OF____________________
ANY VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE TERMS OF THE ABOVE NOTED WORK
SHALL BE CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT.
This permit expires
on________________________20_____________________________________________________
Building Inspector
NOTE: THIS PERMIT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE ON THE
PREMISES FOR THE ENTIRE PERIOD OF WORK ACITIVITY.
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR "MANDATORY INSPECTION SCHEDULE"
PICTOU
P.O. BOX 2500
COUNTY
266 FOORD STREET
DISTRICT
STELLARTON
PLANNING
NOVA SCOTIA
COMMISSION
B0K-1S0
Schedule "A"
INSPECTIONS
TOWNS OF NEWGLASGOW, PICTOU, TRENTON, WESTVILLE, &
STELLARTON
The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified 48 hours prior to commencement of construction
in the form of a verbal communication and given an opportunity to inspect at the following stages of
construction:
a) footings in place,
b) the site before commencing backfilling of the laterally supported foundation, before
a superstructure is placed on the foundation,
c) the framing, roof, and plumbing and mechanical,
d) insulation and vapour barrier before wall framing is covered,
e) before occupancy.
NOTE: INSPECTIONS ARE ALSO REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONS, MAJOR RENOVATIONS
AND SWIMMING POOLS.
Pursuant to Section 5(3) of the Building Code Act, the duly authorized Building Inspectors,
employed by the Pictou County District Planning Commission to provide building inspection services
to member municipal units, are hereby appointed to be Building Inspectors for the Towns of
NewGlasgow, Pictou, Trenton, Westville and Stellarton and shall be responsible for the
administration and enforcement of their Building By-laws, Swimming Pool By-Law, and , where
applicable, Residential Property Standards By-laws.
Building Inspector
Telephone: 755-1390 (Office)
Schedule B
PICTOU
Bus: (902) 755-1390
COUNTY
Fax: (902) 752-8960
DISTRICT
PLANNING
COMMISSION
P.O. Box 2500
Stellarton
Nova Scotia
B0K-1S0
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT:______________________________________________________
LOCATED AT:__________________________________________________________________
LOT NO:__________________BUILDING PERMIT NO:______________ZONE:____________
TYPE OF OCCUPANCY:__________________________________________________________
OWNER:_______________________________________________________________________
DESIGNER:_____________________________________________________________________
CONTRACTOR:_________________________________________________________________
TOWN OF:______________________________________________________________________
HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND THE OCCUPANCIES ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________
_________________________________
DATE ISSUED
MUNICIPAL BUILDING INSPECTOR
SCHEDULE C
DEMOLITION PERMIT
PERMIT NO.______________________________ DATE_____________________________
THIS CERTIFIES THAT__________________________________________________________
has permission to_________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
at______________________________________________________________________________
provided the person accepting the permit shall in every respect conform to the terms of the
application and to the provisions of the by-laws and ordinances relating to the demolition
of buildings etc. in the municipality of:________________________________________
Any violation of any of the terms above noted shall work an immediate revocation of this
permit.
This permit expires
on___________________20_______________________________________________________
Building Inspector
NOTE: This permit must be displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises for the entire period of the
work activity, and all construction debris is to be hauled to a Provincially approved landfill site.
PICTOU
P.O. BOX 2500
COUNTY
266 FOORD STREET
DISTRICT
STELLARTON
PLANNING
NOVA SCOTIA
COMMISSION
B0K-1S0