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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
HASTINGS HIGHLANDS
BY-LAW NO. 19-2001
Being a By-Law respecting Construction,
Demolition and Change of Use Permits and
Inspections.
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WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992 empowers Council to pass certain by-laws
respecting construction, demolition and change of use pennits and inspections.
NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
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This by-law shall be known as the Building By-Law.
DEFINITIONS
Act - means the Building Code Act, 1992, including amendments thereto.
As Constructed Plans - means as constructed plans as defined in the Building Code.
Building - means a building as defined in Section 1 (1) of the Act,
Building Code - means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act.
Chief Official - means the Chief Building Official appointed by the by-law of the
Corporation of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands for the purpose of enforcement of
the Act.
Corporation - means the Corporation of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands.
Fann Building - means a fann building as defined in the Building Code.
Permit - means written pennission or written authorization from the Chief Building
Official to perfonn work regulated by this by-law and the Act.
Plumbing - means plumbing as defined in Section 1 (1) of the Act.
Sewage System - means a sewage system as defined in Section 1 (1) of the Act.
CLASSES OF PERMITS
Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition and/or
change of use of buildings and permit fees shall be as set out in
Schedule "A" to this By-Law.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES RELATING TO PERMITS
Revision to Permit
After the issuance of a pennit under the Act, notice of any material change to a plan,
specification, document or other infonnation on the basis of which the pennit was issued,
must be given in writing, to the Chief Building Official together with the details of such
change, which is not to be made without his or her written authorization.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATIONS
The Application
To obtain a pennit, the owner or an agent authorized in writing by the owner shall file an
application in writing by completing a prescribed fonn available at the offices of the
municipality. All applications must be complete. The prescribed fonn shall be as set out
in Schedule "D" to this By-Law.
Building, Conditional and Demolition Permits
Every application for a pennit shall be submitted to the Chief Building official, and contain
the following infonnation:
(1)
Where application is made for a building pennit under subsection 8 (1) of the Act,
the application shall:
(a)
identify and describe in detail the work and occupancy to be covered by the
permit for which application is made,
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(b)
describe where the work is to be done, by a description that will readily
identify and locate the building lot,
(c)
include 2 sets of complete plans and specifications as described in this by-
law for the work to be covered by the permit and show the occupancy of all
parts of the building,
(d)
state the estimated value of the proposed work including materials and
labour and be accompanied by the required fee,
(e)
state the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owner, architect
and/or engineer, where applicable, and/or other designer and/or constructor,
(f)
be accompanied by a written acknowledgement of the owner that he/she
has retained an architect or professional engineer to carry out the field
review of the construction where required by the Building Code, and
(g)
be signed by the owner or his or her authorized agent who shall certify the
truth of the contents of the application.
(2)
Where application is made for a demolition permit under subsection 8 (1) of the
Act, the application shall:
(a)
contain the information required by clauses (1) (a) to (g), and
(b)
be accompanied by satisfactory proof that arrangements have been made
with the proper authorities for the cutting off and plugging of all water,
sewer, gas, electric, telephone or other utilities and services.
(3)
Where application is made for a conditional permit under subsection 8 (3) of the
Act, the application shall:
(a)
contain the information required by clauses (1) (a) to (g),
(b)
contain such other information, plans and specifications concerning the
complete project, or relevant parts thereof for which the conditional permit
application is being made, as the chief building official may require,
(c)
state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in
construction would occur if a conditional permit is not granted,
(d)
state the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the
proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained,
and
(e)
state the time in which plans and specifications of the complete building
will be filed with the chief building official.
Change of Use Permits
Every application for a change of use permit issued under subsection 10 (1) of the Act
shall be submitted to the Chief Building official, and shall:
(1)
describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed, by a description
that will readily identify and locate the building,
(2)
identify and describe in detail the current occupancies of the entire building and
identify the proposed occupancies for the part(s) of a building for which the
application is made,
(3)
include plans and specifications showing the current and proposed occupancy of
all parts of the building, and which contain sufficient information to establish
compliance with the requirements of the Building Code,
including: fioor plans; details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying
required fire resistance ratings and load bearing capacities, details of the existing
"sewage system", if any,
(4)
be accompanied by the required fee,
(5)
state the name, address and telephone number of the owner,
(6)
be signed by the owner or his or her authorized agent who shall certify the truth of
the contents of the application.
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Equivalents
Where an application for a permit or for authorization to make a material change to a
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 following information shall be provided:
(1)
a description of the proposed material, system or building design for which
authorization under section 9 of the Act is requested,
(2)
any applicable provisions of the Building Code,
(3)
evidence that the proposed material, system or building design will provide the
level of performance required by the Building Code.
Sewage System Permits
Every application for a sewage system permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building
Official, and contain the following information:
(1)
the information required by clauses (1) (a) to (g) in respect to building permits, (see
5.2, clauses (1) (a) to (g) above)
(2)
the name, address, telephone number and license number of the person installing
the sewage system,
(3)
where the person named in (2) above requires a license under the Act and the
Building Code,
(a)
the number and date of issuance of the license, and
(b)
the name of the qualified person supervising the work to be done under the
sewage system permit,
(4)
a site evaluation which shall include all of the following items, unless otherwise
specified by the Chief Building Official:
(a)
the date the evaluation was done,
(b)
name, address, telephone number and signature of the person who
prepared evaluation,
(c)
a scaled map of the site showing
(i)
the legal description, lot size, property dimensions, existing rights-
of-way, easements or municipal/utility corridors,
(ii)
the location of items in Column 1 of Tables 8.2.1.5.A..,
8.2.1.5.B. and 8.2.1.5.C.,
(iii) the location of the proposed sewage system,
(iv) the location of any unsuitable, disturbed or compacted areas and,
(v) proposed access routes for system maintenance.
(e)
depth to bedrock,
(f)
depth to zones of soil saturation,
(g)
soil properties, including soil permeability, and
(h)
soil conditions, including the potential for flooding
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Sufficient information shall be submitted 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, the Building Code and any other applicable
law.
Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building official, be
accompanied by two complete sets of the plans and specifications required under this by-
law.
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Plans shall be drawn to scale on paper, cloth or other durable material, shall be legible
and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include such working drawings
as set out in Schedule "B" to this By-Law.
The Site Plan
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Site Plans shall be referenced to an up-to-date sutvey and, when required to
demonstrate compliance with the Act, the Building Code or other applicable law, a copy
of the sutvey shall be submitted to the Chief Building official:
Site Plans shall show:
(1)
lot size and the dimensions of property lines
and setbacks to any existing or proposed buildings,
(2)
existing and finished ground levels or grades,
and
(3)
existing rights-of-way, easements and municipal setvices.
PAYMENT OF FEES
Fees for a required permit shall be set out in Schedule "All to this By-Law and are due
and payable upon submission of an application for a permit
REFUNDS
In the case of withdrawal of an application or abandonment of all or a portion of the work
or the non-commencement of any project, the Chief Building official shall determine the
amount of paid permit fees that may be refunded to the applicant, if any, in accordance
with Schedule 'C" attached to and forming part of this By-Law,
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The owner or an authorized agent shall notify the Chief Building official at least 24 hours
or one business day prior to each stage of construction for which notice in advance is
required under the Building Code,
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PRESCRIBING FORMS - CLAUSE 7 (f) (of the Building Code Act)
The forms prescribed for use as applications for permits, for orders and for inspection
reports shall be as set out in Schedule "D" to this By-Law,
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AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS
The Chief Building Official may require that a set of plans of a building or any class of
buildings as constructed be filed with the Chief Building Official on completion of
construction under such conditions as may be prescribed in the Building Code.
RENEWAL
If a permit has been revoked pursuant to Section 8-(10) of the Building Code Act,
permits may be reinstated (at the Chief Building Officials discretion) if a written request
and fees are received within 6 months of the revocation date (The fee amount to be
determined at that lime of the permit renewal request). otherwise, a new permit
application, plans and fees shall be required subject to all of the requirements of this
by-law.
SCHEDULES
All attached schedules shall form part of this By-Law.
DATE AND EFFECT
This By-Law shall come into force and effect upon final passage by the Municipal
Council and any other By-Law of a similar nature heretofore passed is hereby repealed,
Read a First, Second and Third lime and passed on the 6th Day of
June
2001,
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REEVE
CLERK
BY-LAW 27-2004
SCHEDULE "A"
(revised May 12, 2004 - by-law 19-2001 amended)
Class of Permit
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2.
3.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Residential/Seasonal Residential Permit
Demolition Permit
Farm/Commercial/Industrial Permit
Garages/Decks/Accessory & Unattached Building Permit
Change of Use Permit
Sewage System Permit (New)
Sewage System Permit (Alteration)
Swimming Pool
$150 + .40/sq. ft
$75
$150 + .15/sq. ft.
$75 + .30/sq. ft.
$75
$400
$200
$150
9.
Solid Fuel Burning Stoves/Appliances &/or Chimney Installations $50
10.
11.
12.
13.
Renewal of Permit
Administration Fee (for construction started before permit)
Building Department Letters - no research required
- research required
Demolition & Building Permits for buildings raised by fire
$50
$100
$25
$50
NOFEE
Class of Permit
SCHEDULE "A"
This is Schedule "A" to By-Law No. 19-2001
respecting
Classes of Permits and Permit Fees
(1)
Residential/Seasonal Residential Permit
$125. + .30 @ sq. ft.
(2)
Demolition Permit
$ 50.00
(3)
Farm /Commercial/ Industrial Permit
$150. + .10@ sq. ft.
( 4)
Garages / Decks / Accessory and Unattached Building Permit
$ 50.00 + .20 @ sq. ft.
(5)
Change of use Permit
$ 50.00
(6)
Sewage System Permit (New)
$400.00
(7)
Sewage System Permit (Alteration)
$200.00
(8)
Swimming Pool
$ 100.00
(9)
Solid Fuel Burning Stoves/Appliances and/or Chimneys Install Permit
$ 50.00
(10)
Renewal of Permit
$50.00
(11)
911 Sign
$ 30.00
(12)
Administration Fee (for construction started before permit)
$100.00
(13)
Building department letters
$25.00
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SCHEDULE "B"
This is Schedule "B" to By-Law No. 19-2001
respecting
List of Plans or Working Drawings
required to accompany applications for permits
(1)
The Site Plan
(2)
Floor Plans
(3)
Foundation Plans
(4)
Framing Plans
(5)
Roof Plans
(6)
Reflected Ceiling Plans
(7)
Sections and Details
(8)
Building Elevations
(9)
Electrical Drawings (Schematic)
(10)
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Drawings (Schematic)
(11)
Plumbing drawings (Schematic)
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SCHEDULE "C"
This is Schedule "C" to By-Law No. 19-2001
respecting
STATUS OF PERMIT APPLICATION
1. Application filed.
Refunds
PERCENTAGE OF FEES
ELIGIBLE FOR REFUND
90
No Processing or review of submitted plans
2.
Applications filed.
Plans reviewed and permit issued
3.
Additional deduction for each field
inspection that had been performed
4.
Permits valued at $50 or less
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Form 1
Form 2
Form 3
Form 4
Form 5
Form 6
Form 7
Form 8 (etc)
Form 9
Form 1 O
Form 11
Form 12
Form 13 (etc)
Form 14
Form 15
SCHEDULE "D"
This is Schedule 'D' to By-Law No. 19-2001
respecting
Forms
Application for Building Permit
Application for Conditional Permit
Application for Demolition Permit
Application for Change of Use Permit
Application for Sewage System Permit
Application for the use of an equivalent
Site Plan
Building Permit (various classes if necessary)
Conditional Permit
Demolition Permit
Change of Use Permit
Inspection report
Orders (various types)
HVAC Specifications
Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and Engineers
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