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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALLANDER
BY-LAW NUMBER 2008-1082
BUILDING BY-LAW
Being a By-law respecting permits for construction, demolition
and change of use and respecting inspections and the charging of
permit fees.
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, S.130, as amended, provides that a
municipality may regulate matters not specifically provided for by the Municipal Act or any
other Act for purposes related to health, safety and well-being of the inhabitants of the
municipality;
AND WHEREAS, Section 3(1) of the Building Code Act 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended,
provides that the council of each municipality is responsible for the enforcement of the Building
Code Act in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS Section 3(2) of the Building Code Act 1992, S.O. 1992 c. 23, as amended,
provides that the council of each municipality shall appoint a chief building official and such
inspectors as are necessary for the enforcement of the Building Code Act in the areas in which
the municipality has jurisdiction;
AND WHEREAS, Section 7 of the Building Code Act 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended,
empowers council to pass by-laws respecting permits for construction, demolition, occupancy,
change of use, mechanical, plumbing, sewage systems and conditional permits and respecting
inspections and the charging of permit fees;
AND WHEREAS, Section 35 of the Building Code Act 1992, S.O. 1992 c.23, as amended,
provides that the Building Code Act and the Ontario's Building Code supersede all municipal by
laws respecting the construction or demolition of buildings;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Callander enacts as
follows:
PART I -CITATION AND DEFINITIONS
1.1 Short Title
This By-law may be cited as the "Building By-Law".
1.2 Definitions
In this By-law:
(a) "Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended.
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(b) "Applicable law" means applicable law as defined in the Ontario's Building Code.
(c) "Architect" means a holder of a license, a certificate of practice or a temporary
license under the Architect's Act as defined in the Ontario's Building Code.
(d) "As constructed plans" means as constructed plans as defined in the Ontario's
Building Code.
(e) "Building" means a building as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act.
(f) "Building Code" means regulations made under Section 34 of the Act.
(g) "Change of Use Permit" is a permit issued under Section 10(1) of the Act.
(h) "Chief Building Official" means a person appointed or constituted under Section 3 or
4 of the Act, and appointed by the Council of the Municipality of Callander.
(i) "Conditional Permit" is a permit issued under Section 8(3) of the Act.
(j) "Construct" means to do anything in the erection, installation, extension or material
alteration or repair of a building and includes the installation of a building unit
fabricated or moved from elsewhere and "construction" has a corresponding meaning.
As defined in Section 1(1) of the Act.
(k) "Corporation" means the Corporation of the Municipality of Callander.
(l) "Demolish" means to do anything in the removal of a building or any material part
thereof as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act.
(m) "Designer" means the person responsible for the design and in possession of the
registration and qualifications outlined in Div C Part 3.2 of the 2006 Ontario's
Building Code.
(n) "Farm building" means a farm building as defined in Div A Part 1 of the Ontario's
Building Code.
(o) "Form" means the applicable provincial or municipal prescribed forms as set out in
this By-law.
(p) "Floor area" means the space on any storey of a building between exterior walls and
required firewalls including the space occupied by interior walls and partitions, unless
otherwise defined herein.
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(q) "Infill Construction Site" means any construction site in respect of which a building
permit has been issued for the construction of a building or part thereof where such
construction is adjacent to another occupied dwelling unit except where the site is
witting a registered plan of subdivision is being developed for the first time.
(r) "Inspector" means a person appointed, by By-law, by the Corporation of the
Municipality of Callander for the purposes of enforcing the Act.
(s) "Lot Grading" means the establishment of finished ground elevations as outlined in
the site plan described in 4.4 of this By-law.
(t) "Occupancy" means the use or intended use of a building or part of a building for the
shelter or support of persons, animals or property.
(u) "Owner" means the registered owner of the property and includes a lessee, mortgagee
in possession.
(v) "Permit" means written permission or written authorization from the Chief Building
Official to perform work regulated by this By-law and the Act, or to change the use of
a building or part of a building or parts thereof or, in the case of an Occupancy
Permit, to occupy a building or part of a building or parts thereof.
(w) "Plumbing" means plumbing as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act.
(x) "Regulation" means regulation made under the Act.
(y) "Sewage system" means a sewage system as defined in Div A Part 1 of the Ontario's
Building Code.
(z) "Sign" means a sign structure as described in Div B Part 3.15.3.1 and 3.15.4.1 of the
Ontario's Building Code.
Part II - INTERPRETATION
2.1 Any word or term not defined in this by-law that is defined in the Act or Ontario's Building
Code shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Act or Ontario's Building Code.
2.2 In this By-law, a word interpreted in the singular number has a corresponding meaning
when used in the plural.
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2.3 This By-law includes the Schedules annexed hereto and the Schedules are hereby declared
to form part of this By-law.
PART III - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Application for All Permits
All applications for a permit, in addition to meeting all other application requirements set out
in this By-law, shall:
(a) identify and describe in detail the work, use and occupancy to be covered by the
permit for which the application is made;
(b) identify and describe in detail the existing uses and the proposed use(s) for which
the premises are intended;
(c) include the legal description, the municipal address and where appropriate the unit
number of the land on which the work is to be done;
(d) be accompanied by plans and specifications as described in this By-law;
(e) be accompanied by the completed "Listing of Applicable Law" form in
accordance with Schedule "D" to this By-law;
(f) state the name, address and telephone number of the owner, and where the owner
is not the applicant, the authorized agent, and where applicable, the qualified
architect, engineer or other designer and the construction or person hired to carry
out the construction or demolition, as the case may be;
(g) include, where applicable, the applicant's registration number where an applicant
is a builder or vendor as defined in the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act;
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(h) be signed by the owner or authorized agent who shall certify as to the truth of the
contents of the application.
3.2 Application for Construction Permit
In addition to the general requirements set out above, an application for a construction permit
shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
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(b) include plans and specifications, documents and other information as required by
Section 2.4.1.1B of the Ontario's Building Code and as described in this By-law for
the work covered by the permit.
3.3 Application for Partial Permit
In addition to the general requirements set out above, an application for a construction
permit for part of a building shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
(b) include plans and specifications covering the work for which more expeditious
approval is desired, together with such information pertaining to the remainder of the
work as may be required by the Chief Building Official;
(c) be accompanied by the required fee for the entire project and required administration
fee for the partial permit as calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" to this By
law; and
(d) be deemed to be incomplete, where a partial permit is requested.
3.4 Application for Demolition Permit
In addition to the general requirements set out above, an application for a demolition permit
shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
(b) supply proof satisfactory to the Chief Building Official that arrangements have been
made with the proper authorities for the cutting off and capping of all water, sewer,
gas, electric and private services; and
(c) indicate method of demolition.
3.5 Application for Conditional Permit
In addition to the general requirements set out above, an application for a conditional permit
pursuant to subsection 8(3) of the Act, shall:
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(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
(b) state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in construction
would occur if a conditional permit is not granted;
(c) state the necessary approval which must be obtained in respect of the proposed
building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained;
(d) state the time in which plans and specifications of the complete building will be filed
with the Chief Building Official; and
(e) require the owner and such other persons as the Chief Building Official determines to
enter into an agreement with the Corporation.
3.6 Application for Change of Use Permit
In addition to the general requirements set out above, an application for a change of use
permit shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
(b) describe the building in which the use is to be changed, by a description that will
readily identify and locate the building;
(c) identify and describe in detail the current and proposed uses of the building or part of
a building for which the application is made; and
(d) include plans and specifications showing the current and proposed use of all parts of
the building, and which contain sufficient information to establish compliance with
the requirements of Ontario's Building Code, including; floor plans, details of wall,
ceiling and roof assemblies identifying required fire resistance ratings and load
bearing capacities and, details of the existing "sewage system", if any.
3.7 Application for Occupancy of Unfinished Building
An application for occupancy of an unfinished building permit pursuant to Section 2.4.3 of
Ontario's Building Code shall:
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(a) Use the application form in Schedule "C" to this By-law;
(b) Indicate the total floor area proposed for occupancy;
(c) Indicate the total number and location of units proposed for occupancy; and
(d) Be signed by the owner or authorized agent who shall certify the truth of the contents
of the application.
3.8 Application for Transfer of Permit
Where an application is made for a transfer of permit because of change of ownership of the
property, the owner applying for the transfer shall file the following information:
(a) the form prescribed by the Chief Building Official;
(b) the names and address of the former and new owner;
(c) the date that the property was transferred to the new owner;
(d) the nature of the permit being transferred; and
(e) confirmation of the continuation of or the particulars of any change in the
arrangements for general review of the construction in accordance with Section 1.2.
Div C Part 2 Design and General Review, of Ontario's Building Code.
3.9 Material Change after Permit Issuance
3.9.1 After the issuance of a permit under the Act, notice of any material change to a plan,
specification, document or other information on the basis of which the permit was
issued, shall be given in writing, to the Chief Building Official together with the details
of such change, which is not to be made without the prior written authorization of the
Chief Building Official.
3.9.2 Notification of any material change may be in the form of an application for revision to
a permit where changes are major and may take the form of a revision permit being
issued.
3.10 Powers of Chief Building Official Respecting Partial and Conditional Permits
3.10.1 The Chief Building Official may, where the relevant provisions of this By-law are
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met, issue a permit for part of a building subject to compliance with the Act,
Ontario's Building Code and any other applicable law.
3.10.2 The Chief Building Official may, where the relevant provisions of this By-law and
Subsections 8(3) to 8(5) of the Act are met, issue a conditional permit for a
building, subject to compliance with the Act, Ontario's Building Code and any
other applicable law.
3.10.3 The Chief Building Official is authorized to enter into agreements with respect to
conditional permits.
3.11 Limitation
The issuance of a permit for a part of a building or a conditional permit shall not be
construed to authorize construction beyond that for which approval was not given nor
obligate the Chief Building Official to grant any further permit or permits for the building.
3.12 Inactive Application
3.12.1 Where an application for a permit remains incomplete or inactive for twelve months
after it is made, the application may be deemed by the Chief Building Official to
have been abandoned and notice thereof shall be given to the applicant.
3.12.2 Where an application has been deemed to be abandoned, a new application must be
filed for the proposed work.
Part IV - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 Sufficient Information to be Supplied
Every applicant shall submit sufficient information, as outlined in Schedule "E" of this By
law, including plans, specifications, documents and other information, with each application
for a permit to enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether or not the proposed
construction, demolition or change of use will conform with the Act, Ontario's Building
Code and any other applicable law.
4.2 Two Sets of Plans and Specifications
Each application shall, unless otherwise determined by the Chief Building Official, be
accompanied by two complete sets of plans and specifications required under this By-law.
4.3 Plans to Scale
Plans shall be drawn to scale on paper or other durable material shall be legible and, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include such working drawings deemed
necessary by the Chief Building Official.
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4.4 Site Plan
Site Plans submitted shall be referenced to a current plan of survey certified by a registered
Ontario Land Surveyor and a copy of such survey shall be filed with the Corporation unless
this requirement is waived because the Chief Building Official is able, without having a
current plan of survey, to determine whether the proposed work is in compliance with the
Act, Ontario's Building Code, and any other applicable law. The site plan shall show:
(a) lot size and the dimensions of property lines and setbacks to any existing or proposed
buildings;
(b) existing and finished ground levels or grades; and
(c) existing right-of-way, easements and municipal services.
(d) elevations and grading of the land, including location of the building, as drawn by a
registered Ontario Land Surveyor, Professional Engineer or Architect.
4.5 Refusal of Application
The Chief Building Official may refuse an application if any of the information required to
support the application is deemed to be incomplete or insufficient at the time of application.
4.6 As Constructed Plans
On completion of the construction, the Chief Building Official may require that a set of plans
of the building or any class of buildings as constructed including a plan of survey showing
the location be filed with the Chief Building Official.
4.7 Plans Property of the Municipality
Plans and specifications furnished in accordance with the requirements of this by-law or
otherwise required by the Act become the property of the Corporation and shall be retained
in accordance with the relevant legislation and the Corporation's Records Retention By-law.
Part V - REVOCATION OF PERMIT
5.1 Notice of Revocation
5.1.1 Prior to revoking a permit under subsection 8(10)(b) or subsection 8(10)(c) of the
Act, the Chief Building Official shall serve the permit holder or cause the permit
holder to be served with written notice of his or her intention to revoke the permit.
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5.1.2 Notice under subsection 5.1.1 may be served either by personal service or by mailing
the notice by registered mail addressed to the permit holder at the address the permit
holder has communicated to the Chief Building Official in writing.
5.1.3 Where notice is served by registered mail, the permit holder shall be conclusively
deemed for all purposes to have been served with the notice on the third business day
after the day of mailing.
5.1.4 If on the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date of service of the notice of
intention to revoke the permit described in Part V of this By-law, the ground for
revocation continues to exist, the Chief Building Official may revoke the permit
without further notice to the permit holder.
5.2 Request for Deferral
A permit holder may, within thirty (30) days from the date of service of the notice described
in Part V of this By-law, request in writing that the Chief Building Official defer the
revocation by stating reasons why the permit should not be revoked.
5.3 Referral of Revocation
The Chief Building Official, having regard to the changes in the Act, Ontario's Building
Code or any applicable law, may grant the deferral in writing.
5.4 Fee for Deferral
A request for deferral shall be accompanied by the non-refundable fee as set out in Schedule
"A" of this By-law.
Part VI - PRESCRIBED NOTICES AND INSPECTIONS
6.1 Notice at Each Stage
6.1.1 The person to whom a permit has been issued under Section 8 of the Act shall give to
the Chief Building Official notice of the readiness for inspection in accordance with
prescribed notices described in section 1.3.5 Div C Part 1 of Ontario's Building
Code. These mandatory notification stages and inspections are listed in Schedule "B"
to this By-law.
6.1.2 Notices shall be given as required by subsection 1.3.5.1 Div C Part 1 of Ontario's
Building Code.
6.2 Inspections
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Upon receipt of proper notice, the Chief Building Official, shall undertake a site inspection of
the building to which the notice relates in accordance with the prescribed time periods set out
in Section 11 of the Act and subsection 1.3.5.3 Div C Part 1 of Ontario's Building Code.
6.3 Notice of Readiness for Occupancy or Completion of Building
The permit holder shall give notice of completion as prescribed by Section 11 of the Act or,
where occupancy is required prior to completion, the permit holder shall give notice of
inspection to ensure compliance with the requirements of Section 11 of the Act and
subsection 1.3.3.1 Div C Part 1 and 1.3.3.2 Div C Part 1 of Ontario's Building Code.
Part VII - EQUIVALENTS
7.1 Sufficient Information to be Supplied
Where an application for a permit or for authorization to make a material change to the plan,
specification, document or other information on the basis of which a permit was issued,
contains an equivalent material, system or building design for which authorization under
Section 9 of the Act is requested, the application shall provide:
(a) a description of the proposed material, system or building design for which
authorization under Section 9 of the Act is requested;
(b) any applicable provisions of Ontario's Building Code; and
(c) evidence that the proposed material, system or building design will provide the level
of performance required by Ontario's Building Code.
7.2 Prescribed Form
(a) Such information may be provided by incorporation in the permit application or in the
prescribed form "Equivalent Evaluation and Authorization" prescribed by the Chief
Building Official.
Part VIII - FEES
8.1 Required Fees
8.1.1 The Chief Building Official shall determine the required fees for the work proposed
and the applicant shall pay the fees calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" to this
By-law. No permit shall be issued until the fees therefore have been paid in full.
8.1.2 Where the fees payable in respect of an application for a construction or demolition
permit issued under Subsection 8(1) of the Act or a conditional permit under
Subsection 8(3) of the Act are based on the cost of valuation of the proposed work,
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the cost of valuation of the proposed work shall mean the total value of all work
regulated by the permit, including the cost of all material, labour, equipment,
overhead and professional and related services, provided that where application is
made for a conditional permit, fees shall be paid for the complete project.
8.2 Additional Fees Where Work Commences Prior to Permit Issuance
Any person or Corporation who commences construction, demolition or changes the use of a
building before submitting an application for a permit or before 14 calendar days have
elapsed from the date on which an application for a permit has been accepted by the
Corporation unless the permit has already been issued, shall in addition to any other penalty
under the Act, Ontario's Building Code or this By-law pay an additional fee in accordance
with Schedule "A" to this By-law, in order to compensate the Corporation for the additional
work incurred by such early start to work.
8.3 Fees Based on Floor Area
Where Fees payable in respect of an application for a construction or demolition permit
issued under Subsection 8(1) of the Act or a conditional permit issued under Subsection 8(3)
of the Act are based on a floor area, the floor area shall mean the total floor space of all
stories above grade, or below grade for an underground building, measured as the horizontal
area between the outer face of exterior walls and to the centre of party walls or demising
walls.
8.4 Fees Respecting Conditional Permits
Fees payable in respect of a conditional permit issued under Subsection 8(3) of the Act shall
be paid for the complete project plus the applicable additional fee in accordance with
Schedule "A" to this By-law.
Part IX - REFUNDS
9.1 Circumstances for Refund
Upon the written request of the owner or permit holder, as applicable, the Chief Building
Official shall determine the amount of refund of the permit to construct or to demolish fee, if
any, that may be returned to the owner or permit holder in accordance with 9.2 of this By-law
where:
(a) an owner withdraws an application for a permit;
(b) an application is deemed to have been abandoned in accordance with 3.12.2 of this
By-law;
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(c) the Chief Building Official refuses to issue a permit for which an application has been
made; or
(d) the Chief Building Official revokes a permit after it has been issued.
9.2 Amount of Refund
The amount of the permit fees to construct or to demolish that may be refunded, less $100.00
for each field inspection performed up to the cancellation date, shall be a percentage of the
fees payable under this by-law, as follows:
(a) ninety (90%) per cent if administrative functions only have been performed;
(b) eighty (80%) per cent if administrative and zoning functions only have been
performed;
(c) fifty-five (55%) per cent if administrative, zoning and plan examination functions
have been performed; and
(d) fifty (50%) percent if the permit has been issued or the applicant has been notified of
the decision to issue the permit.
9.3 Minimum Refund
No refund shall be payable where the amount calculated is less than the minimum fee for a
"Permit to Construct".
9.4 Refund Payable To
The fee that may be refunded shall be paid to the person named on the fee receipt issued by
the Corporation upon payment of the fee, unless the person directs in writing that it be
refunded to another person.
9.5 Limitation for Refund
No refund shall be issued after two years from the date of withdrawal, cancellation,
abandonment, refusal to issue a permit or revocation of a permit.
PART X - CODE OF CONDUCT
The Code of Conduct applies to the Chief Building Official and Inspectors appointed
under the Building Code Act in the exercise of a power or the performance of a
duty under the Building Code Act or Ontario's Building Code. See Schedule "F".
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PART XI - REPEAL OF BY-LAW
By-law No. 2005-966, as amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Callander
is hereby repealed.
PART XII - EFFECTIVE DATE
This By-law will come into force and effect upon final passage.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY, 2008.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY, 2008.
MAYOR, Hector Lavigne
CLERK, Jeff Celentano
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Building By-law 2008-1082
Schedule "A"
Fee Description
Authority
Section
Fee Amount
TYPE OF PERMIT
CONSTRUCTION
(new, additions, renovations,
plumbing, etc.)
Building
Code Act
7(c)
$8.40/$1000 of construction
value -minimum $120.00
DEMOLITION
Building
Code Act
7(c)
$100.00
CONDITIONAL
Building
Code Act
7(c)
$120.00 plus $8.40/$1000 of
construction value
CHANGE OF USE
Building
Code Act
7(c)
$120.00 plus $8.40/$1000 of
construction value
ADMINISTRATION
SEARCHING OF RECORDS
(Building)
Municipal
Act
391(1)
$100.00
SPECIAL INSPECTION
Municipal
Act
391(1)
$150.00
REINSPECTION
Municipal
Act
391(1)
$100.00
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Schedule "B"
PRESCRIBED NOTICES/INSPECTIONS*
Ontario Building Code Div C Part 1.3.5.1.
Notice/Inspection
Ontario Building Code
Reference
Description
Footing
1.3.5.1.(2)(a)
Readiness to construct
footings.
Foundation
1.3.5.1.(2)(b)
Substantial completion of
footings and foundations prior
to commencement of
backfilling.
Framing - Part 9 of Buildings
1.3.5.1.(2)(c)
Substantial completion of
structural framing, if the
building is within the scope of
Part 9.
Framing - Other Then Part 9
Building
1.3.5.1.(2)(d)
Substantial completion of
structural framing, if the
building is not a building to
which Clause (c) applies.
HVAC Rough-In/Final - Part
9 Building
1.3.5.1.(2)(c)
Substantial completion of
ductwork and piping for
heating and air-conditioning,
if the building is within the
scope of Part 9.
HVAC Rough-In - Other
Than Part 9 Building
1.3.5.1.(2)(d)
Substantial completion of
rough-in of heating,
ventilation, air-conditioning
and air-contaminant extraction
equipment, if the building is
not a building to which Clause
(c) applies.
Insulation
1.3.5.1.(2)(e)
Substantial completion of
insulation, vapour barriers and
air barriers.
Fire Separations & Closures
1.3.5.1.(2)(f)
Substantial completion of all
required fire separations and
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closures.
Fire Protection Systems
1.3.5.1.(2)(f)
Substantial completion of all
fire protection systems
including standpipe,
sprinklers, fire alarm and
emergency lighting systems.
Fire Access Routes
1.3.5.1.(2)(g)
Substantial completion of fire
access routes.
Building Sewers
1.3.5.1.(2)(h)(i)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of building sewers.
Building Drains
1.3.5.1.(2)(h)(i)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of building drains.
Water Service Main
1.3.5.1.(2)(h)(ii)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of water service main.
Fire Service Main
1.3.5.1.(2)(h)(iii)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of fire service main.
Drainage & Venting Systems
1.3.5.1.(2)(h)(iv)
Readiness for inspection and
testing drainage systems and
venting systems.
Water Distribution System
1.3.5.1.(2)(h)(v)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of the water
distribution system.
Plumbing Fixtures &
Appliances
1.3.5.1.(2)(h)(vi)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of plumbing fixtures
and plumbing appliances.
Pool/Spa Suction & Gravity
Outlet System
1.3.5.1.(2)(i)
Readiness for inspection of
suction and gravity outlets,
covers and suction piping
service outlets of an outdoor
pool described in Clause
2.1.2.1.(1)(h), a public pool or
public spa.
Pool/Spa
Circulation/Recirculation
System
1.3.5.1.(2)
Substantial completion of the
circulation/recirculation
system of an outdoor poll
described in Clause
2.1.2.1.(1)(h), a public pool or
a public spa.
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Site Services
1.3.5.1.(2)
Substantial completion of
installation of plumbing not
located in a structure, before
the commencement of
backfilling.
Occupancy Prior to
Completion
1.3.5.1.(2)
Completion of construction
and installation of components
required to permit the issue of
an occupancy permit under
Sentence 2.4.3.1.(2), or to
permit occupancy under
Sentence 2.4.3.2.(1), if the
building or part of the building
to be occupied is not fully
completed.
Completion Of Building
Building Code Act Section 11
Completion of the building or
part prior to occupancy or use.
Completion Of Occupied
Unfinished Building
Building Code Act Section 11
Completion of the building
where a person has occupied
or permitted the occupancy
under Section 2.4.3 -
Occupancy of Unfinished
Building.
Additional Notices
1.3.5.2.(1)
Any additional notices
required for enforcement of
the Act & Ontario's Building
Code.
NOTE:
1. Prescribed notices and/or inspections apply to all building types, unless otherwise noted.
2. "Building" means a building as defined in Section 1(1) of the Building Code Act.
(a) A structure occupying an area greater than ten square metres consisting of a wall,
roof and floor or any of them or a structural system serving the function thereof
including all plumbing, works, fixtures and service systems appurtenant thereto.
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(b) A structure occupying an area of ten square meters or less that contains plumbing,
including the plumbing appurtenant thereto.
(c) Plumbing not located in a structure.
(d) A sewage system; or
(e) Structures designated in the building code.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALLANDER
BUILDING BY-LAW 2008-1082
Schedule "C"
COMPLETION NOTICE
READINESS FOR OCCUPANCY
Municipality of Callander
1984 Swale Street, P.O Box 100, Callander, On, P0H1H0
To:
Danny Rodgers, Chief Building Official
Name of person giving notice:
Permit No.:
Address of person giving notice:
Phone No.:
Location of Building (municipal
address):
Notice of Completion
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 11 of the Building Code Act, you are hereby
informed that the above construction has been completed in accordance with the
permit documents and the Ontario's Building Code.
Date
Signature of Owner/Agent
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Notice of Substantially Completed
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 11 of the Building Code Act, you are hereby
informed that the above construction has been substantially completed in accordance
with the permit documents and the Ontario's Building Code except for the following
items which have not been completed due to weather conditions, back order issues of
products and fixtures, etc., which are not considered life safety issues and do not
impede occupancy of the building.
Note: See attached letter of outstanding items
The contractor, owner or agent will complete the outstanding items and request a final
inspection upon completion of outstanding items by________________(date).
I hereby request an inspection at the above noted location.
Date
Signature of Owner/Agent
INSPECTORS USE ONLY
Subsequent to this Notice of Completion I have conducted a final inspection and noted the
following.
Accepted as complete
Accepted as substantially complete except for the attached noted items
Not accepted as complete. Call for another inspection when work is completed.
The incomplete work includes but is not restricted to the attached letter.
Date Signature of Inspector
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALLANDER
Building By-Law 2008-1082
Schedule "D"
Listing of Applicable Law Form
A. Project Information
Building number, street name
Unit No
Lot/Con.
Municipality
Postal
Plan No/other
description
Application No:
B. Applicant Information
Application is: __ Owner or __Authorized Agent
Last Name
First Name
Corporation or Partnership
Street Address
Unit No
Lot/Con.
Municipality
Province
Postal Code
Email
Telephone
(
)
Fax
(
)
Cell
(
)
C. Owner (if different than Applicant)
Last Name
First Name
Corporation or
Partnership
Street Address
Unit No
Lot/Con.
Municipality
Province
Postal Code
Email
Telephone
(
)
Fax
(
)
Cell
(
)
Applicant Law Provision
Responsible
Agency
Contact
Conservation Authorities Act, Clause
28(1)(c)
Local Conservation
Authority
Development Charges Act, 1997, Sections
28 and 53
Local Municipality
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Education Act, Section 194, with respect to
the approval of the Minister for the
demolition of a building.
Ministry of
Education
Steven Mitchell,
Architect
Ph: 416-325-2015
Section 6 of Regulation 314, of the Elderly
Persons Centres Act, with respect to the
approval of the Minister for the construction
of a building project.
Ministry of Health
and Long Term Care
North Region
Ph: 705-564-3130
Regulation 469 of the Funeral Directors and
Establishments Act, with respect to the
provision to the Registrar of architectural
plans or drawings of the proposed
construction or alteration of a funeral
establishment.
Ministry of
Consumer and
Business Services
Board of Funeral
Services
Ph: 416-979-5450
or 1-800-387-4458
Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act,
Section 14, with respect to the approval of
the Minister for the erection or alteration of
a building for use as a home or joint home.
Ministry of Health
and Long Term Care
Long-Term Care
Planning and Renewal
Branch
Ph: 416-326-6882
Or 1-877-767-8889
Nursing Homes Act:
Section 4 of Regulation 832, with respect to
the provision to the Director of plans and
specifications and such information and
other material as may be required by the
Director in respect of the construction,
alteration, addition to or renovation of a
nursing home or conversation of an existing
building into a nursing home.
Ministry of Health
and Long Term Care
Long-Term Care
Planning and Renewal
Branch
Ph: 416-326-6882
Or 1-877-767-8889
Subsection 4(3) and (5) of Regulation 832
of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990
Section 11.1 of O.Reg. 267/03 of the
Nutrient
Management Act, 2002, with respect to a
proposed building or structure to house farm
animals or store nutrients of that Regulation
requires the preparation and approval of a
nutrient management strategy before
construction of the proposed building or
structure.
Ministry of
Agriculture and
Food
Andrew Jameson
Ph: 519-826-6366
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Ontario Heritage Act:
Subsection 30 (2), with respect to a consent
of the council of a municipality to the
alteration or demolition of a building.
Section 33, with respect to the consent of
the council of a municipality for the
alteration of a property.
Section 34, with respect to the consent of
the council of a municipality for the
demolition of a building.
By-laws made under Section 40.1
Section 42, with respect to the permit given
by the council of a municipality for the
erection, alteration, or demolition of a
building.
Local Municipality
Ontario Heritage Act:
Section 34.5, with respect to a consent of
the Minister to the alteration or demolition
of a designated building.
Subsection 34.7(2), with respect to consent
of the Minister to the alteration or
demolition of a designated building.
Ministry of Culture
General Inquiry
Ph: 416-212-0644
Or 1-866-454-0049
Ontario Planning and Development Act,
1994,
Section 14, with respect to any conflict
between a development plan made under
that Act and a zoning by-law that affects the
proposed building or structure.
Subsection 17(1)
Ministry of
Municipal Affairs
and Housing
Northeastern Municipal
Services Office
Ph: 1-800-461-1193
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Section 2 of O.Reg. 453/96 of the Public
Lands Act, with respect to the work permit
authorizing the construction or placement of
a building on public land.
Ministry of Natural
Resources
Main Info Line
Ph: 1-800-667-1940
Public Transportation and Highway
Improvement Act, Section 34 or 38, with
respect to the permit from the Minister for
the placement, erection or alteration of any
building or other structure or the use of
land.
Ministry of
Transportation
North Bay Office
Ph:705-472-7900
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALLANDER
Building By-Law 2008-1082
Schedule "E"
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTS AND FORMS
The following are lists of plans, working drawings, specifications, information and forms that
may be required to accompany applications for permits according to the scope of work and type
of application;
1. Plans and Working Drawings
a) Site plan
j) Building elevations
b) Key plan
k) Structural drawings
c) Lot grading plan
l) Architectural drawings
d) Floor plans
m) Electrical drawings
e) Foundation plans
n) Heating, ventilation and air
f) Framing plans
conditioning drawings
g) Roof plans
o) Plumbing drawings
h) Reflected ceiling plans p) Fire alarm drawings
i) Sections and details
q) Sprinkler / Standpipe drawings
Every application shall, unless otherwise determined by the Chief Building Official, be
accompanied by two complete sets of working drawings, prepared in accordance with generally
accepted architectural and engineering practices, on paper or other suitable and durable material
and shall be drawn to a recognized scale.
All drawings shall be of sufficient detail and contain all information to enable the Chief Building
Official to determine whether the proposed construction, demolition or change of use conforms
to the Act, the Ontario's Building Code and any other applicable law. This includes, but is not
limited to, all drawings being fully dimensioned, noting all sizes and types of construction
materials to be used and their respective locations, noting all finishes to all walls, ceilings and
floors and all existing and proposed fire separations. Alterations, renovations and additions must
also differentiate between the existing building and new work proposed.
2. Information
a) Specifications
i) Development charge receipt
b) Spatial separation calculations
j) BMEC authorizations
c) Fire protection report
k) Fire department inspection report
d) Building Code related report
l) HVAC calculations
e) Letter of use
m) Sprinkler / Standpipe hydraulic
f) Occupant loads
calculations
g)
Acoustical
engineer n) Ashrae 90.1 or Model National
certification
Energy Code for Buildings
h) Geotechnical report
compliance
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3. Forms
a) Application for a permit to construct or demolish and associated schedules
b) Addendum to permit application (Production Residential Application Summary)
c) Addendum to permit application, request for overtime review of building permit application
d) Acknowledgement by applicant of an incomplete application
e) Applicable law checklist
f) General review commitment certificate
g) Notice of permission to construct
h) Equivalent evaluation and authorization form
i) Building analysis form
j) Conditional permit request
k) Permit Application (residential demolition pursuant to the Planning Act)
l) Financial contribution form
m) Statement of design for the installation of class 2 to 5 sewage systems
n) Statement of design for roof storm water management
o) Declaration of applicant for building permit regarding Ontario New Home Warranty Plan Act
p) Certified model application form
q) Designer information for certified models reviewed prior to January 1, 2006
r) Notice of completion
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALLANDER
Building By-Law 2008-1082
Schedule "F"
Code of Conduct for Building Officials and Inspectors
Preamble
The Code of Conduct applies to the Chief Building Official and inspectors appointed under the
Building Code Act in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under the Building
Code Act or the Ontario's Building Code.
The purpose of this Code is to promote appropriate standards of behavior and enforcement
actions to ensure building officials apply standards of honesty and integrity, and to prevent
practices constituting an abuse of power including unethical or illegal practices.
Standards of Conduct
Building Officials undertake to:
1. Always act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of building works
and structures.
2. Not to act where there may be or where there may reasonable appear to be a conflict
between their duties to their employer, their profession, their peers and the public at large
and their personal interests.
3. Apply all relevant building by-laws, codes and standards appropriately and without
favour.
4. Perform their inspections and plan examination duties impartially and in accordance with
the highest professional standards.
5. At all times abide by the highest moral and ethical standards and avoiding any conduct
which could bring or tend to bring Building Officials into disrepute.
6. Comply with the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Ontario's Building Code and
other Acts or Laws which regulate or govern Building Officials or their functions.
7. Not to act beyond their persona level of competence or outside their area of expertise.
8. Maintain current accreditation to act as an Ontario Building Official.
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9. Maintain their knowledge and understanding of the best current building practices, the
building laws and Codes relevant to their inspection and plan examination function.
10. Extend professional courtesy to all.
ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES
Compliance with this code of conduct shall constitute a condition of employment as a Chief
Building Official or Inspector appointed under the Building Code Act. Any appointed Chief
Building Official or Inspector who fails to act in accordance with the provisions of this code may
be subject to disciplinary action appropriate to the seriousness of the breach. All allegations
concerning a breach of this code shall be made in writing.
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