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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSIDP OF NIPISSING
BY-LAW NUMBER 2017-04
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 Township ofNipissing
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.
(b) "Applicable law" means applicable law as defined in the Ontario's Building
Code.
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( 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 Township of
Ni pissing.
(i) "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.
(j) "Corporation" means the Corporation of the Township ofNipissing.
(k) "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.
(1) "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.
(m) "Farm building" means a farm building as defined in Div A Part 1 of the
Ontario's Building Code.
(n) "Form" means the applicable provincial or municipal prescribed forms as set
out in this By-law.
( o) "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.
(p) "Infill Construction Site" means any construction site in respect to 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 within a registered plan of subdivision and is being
developed for the first time.
(q) "Inspector" means a person appointed, by By-law by the Corporation of the
Township ofNipissing for the purposes of enforcing the Act.
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(r) "Lot Grading" means the establishment of finished ground elevations as
outlined in the site plan described in 4.4 of this By-law.
(s) "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.
(t) "Owner" means the registered owner of the property and includes a lessee,
mortgagee in possession.
(u) "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.
(v) "Plumbing" means plumbing as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act.
(w) "Regulation" means regulation made under the Act.
(x) "Sewage system" means a sewage system as defined in Div A Part 1 of the
Ontario's Building Code.
(y) "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 the
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.
2.3
This By-law includes the Schedules annexed hereto and the Schedules are hereby
declared to form part of this By-law.
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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 or the municipal address, and where
appropriate, the unit number of the land on which the work is to be
done;
( d) be accompanied by 2 sets of plans, a site plan and specifications as
described in this By-law;
(e) 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;
(f) 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; and
(g) 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";
(b) include plans and specifications, documents and other information as
required by Section 2.4 .1.1 B of the Ontario 's Building Code and as
described in this By-law for the work covered by the permit.
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3.3
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;
( c) indicate method of demolition;
( d) authorization in writing from owner if applicant name differs from the
name listed on title for the property.
3.4
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 the 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 by a
competent, qualified individual or organization.
3.5
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
form prescribed by the Chief Building Official and attached to this By-Law as
Schedule "C".
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3.6
Material Change after Permit Issuance
3.6.1
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.
3.6.2 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. 7
Inactive Application
3. 7 .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. 7.2
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 "D"
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, the Ontario's Building Code and any other applicable
law. Plans shall be drafted by a competent and qualified individual.
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.
New dwellings shall have an Energy Efficiency design summary and septic
approval accompany their application.
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, the 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;
(c) existing right-of-way, easements and municipal services; and
( d) elevations and grading of the land, including location of the building,
as drawn by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor, Professional
Engineer or Architect.
4.4
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.
4.5
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.
4.6
Plans Property of the Township
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
Records Retention By-law.
Part V - REVOCATION OF PERMIT
5.1
Notice of Revocation
5 .1 .1 Prior to revoking a permit under subsection of 8( 1 0)(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 the prescribed notices described in section
1.3.5 Div C Part 1 of the 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
the Ontario's Building Code.
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6.2
Inspections
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 the 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 the 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 the Ontario 's Building Code; and
( c) evidence that the proposed material, system or building design will
provide the level of performance required by the Ontario 's Building
Code.
7.2
Prescribed Form
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.
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Part VIII - Fees
8.1
Required Fees
8.2
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, 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.
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, the 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.
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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;
( 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%) percent if administrative functions only have been
performed;
(b) eighty (80%) percent if administrative and zoning functions only have
been performed;
(c) fifty-five (55%) percent 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.
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9.4
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 "E".
PART XI-REPEAL OF BY-LAW
By-law No.2008-1219 of the Corporation of the Township of Ni pissing is hereby
repealed.
PART XII - EFFECTIVE DATE
This By-law will come into force and effect upon final passage.
READ FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 3RD DAY OF
JANUARY, 2017.
. Piper, MAYOR
Charles Barton, CAO-CLERK
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NIPISSING
Building By-law 2017-04
Fee Description
TYPE OF PERMIT
CONSTRUCTION
(new, additions,
renovations, plumbing,
etc.)
DEMOLITION
CONDITIONAL
CHANGE OF USE
ADMINISTRATION
SEARCHING OF
RECORDS
(Building Department
Only)
SPECIAL INSPECTION
REINSPECTION
Commencing of Work
Prior to Permit Issuance
APPLICATION FOR
TRANSFER OF
PERMIT
Schedule "A"
Fees
Authority
Building
Code Act
Building
Code Act
Building
Code Act
Building
Code Act
Municipal
Act
Municipal
Act
Municipal
Act
Municipal
Act
Municipal
Act
Section
7(c)
7(c)
7(c)
7(c)
391(1)
391(1)
391(1)
391(1)
391(1)
Fee Amount
$8.60/$1,000 of
construction
Minimum Permit
Fee $130.00
$100.00
$130.00 plus
$8.60/$1,000 of
construction value
$130.00 plus
$8.60/$1,000 of
construction value
$110.00
$160.00
$120.00
$175.00
$25.00
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NIPISSING
Building By-Law 2017-04
Schedule "B"
PRESCRIBED NOTICES/INSPECTIONS*
Ontario Buildine Code Div C Part 1.3.5.1
Notice/Inspection
Ontario Building Code
Description
Reference
Footing
Div C 1.3.5.1.(2)(a)
Readiness to construct
footings prior to pouring
concrete.
Foundation
Div C 1.3.5.l.(2)(b)
Substantial completion of
footings and foundations prior
to commencement of
backfilling.
Framing - Part 9 of
Dive 1.3.5.l.(2)(c)
Substantial completion of
Building
structural framing, if the
building is within the scope of
Part 9.
Framing - Other Than Part
Div C 1.3.5.1.(2)(d)
Substantial completion of
9 Building
structural framing, if the
building is not a building to
which Clause ( c) applies.
HVAC Rough-In/Final -
Div C l.3.5.1.(2)(c)
Substantial completion of
Part 9 Building
ductwork and piping for
heating and air-conditioning,
if the building is within the
scope of Part 9.
HVAC Rough-In- Other
Div C 1.3.5.1.(2)(d)
Substantial completion of
Than Part 9 Building
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
Div C 1.3.5.1.(2)(e)
Substantial completion of
insulation, vapour barriers and
air barriers.
Fire Separations & Closures Div C 1.3.5.1.(2)(g)
Substantial completion of all
required fire separations and
closures.
Fire Protection Systems
Div C 1.3 .5 .1.(2)(g)
Substantial completion of all
fire protection systems
including standpipe,
sprinklers, fire alarm and
emergency lighting systems.
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Fire Access Routes
Div C l.3.5.l.(2)(h)
Substantial completion of fire
access routes.
Building Sewers
Div C 1.3 .5. l.(2)(i)(i)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of building sewers.
Building Drains
Div C l.3.5. l.(2)(i)(i)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of building drains.
Water Service Main
Div C 1.3.5. l .(2)(i)(ii)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of water service main.
Fire Service Main
Div C l .3.5. l .(2)(i)(iii)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of fire service main.
Drainage & Venting
Div C l.3.5. l.(2)(i)(iv)
Readiness for inspection and
Systems
testing drainage systems and
venting systems.
Water Distribution System
Div C l.3.5.l.(2)(i)(v)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of the water
distribution system.
Plumbing Fixtures &
Div C 1.3 .5. l.(2)(i)(vi)
Readiness for inspection and
Appliances
testing of plumbing fixtures
and plumbing appliances.
Pool/Spa Suction & Gravity
Div C l.3.5. l.(2)G)
Readiness for inspection of
Outlet System
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
Div C 1.3.5.l.(2)(k)
Substantial completion of the
Circulation/Recirculation
circulation/recirculation
System
system of an outdoor pool
described in Clause
2.1.2.1.(1 )(h), a public pool or
spa.
Site Services
Div C l.3.5. l.(2)(n)
Substantial completion of
installation of plumbing not
located in a structure, before
the commencement of
backfilling.
Occupancy Prior to
Div C 1.3.5.l.(2)(p)
Completion of construction
Completion
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.
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Completion of Building
Building Code Act
Completion of the building or
Section 11
part prior to occupancy or use.
Completion of Occupied
Building Code Act
Completion of the building
Unfinished Building
Section 11
where a person has occupied
or permitted the occupancy
under Section 2.4.3 -
Occupancy of Unfinished
Building.
Additional Notices
Div C 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.
(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 TOWNSHIP OF NIPISSING
BUILDING BY-LAW 2017-04
SCHEDULE "C"
Application for Transfer of Permit
Permit Number: - ---
-
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-
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Individual Name Permit is issued under: - --- - - - - ------- -
Name of Applicant for Transfer of Permit: _ ___ _ _ _ _ ______ _
Address of Applicant: _ _ _ _____ _ _ _ _ _____ _ _ _ _ _
Telephone Number of Applicant: ___ _ _ ___________ _ _ _
Email Address of Applicant: _ _ _ _ _______ _ ___ _ ___ _
Applicant is: D Present Owner
D Previous Owner
Location of building activity: ___ _ _ _ ___ _ _________ _
By Signing this form you are confirming the continuation of the building project as
specified in the original building permit application.
Name - ----- - - --- - --- - - --------- --
(Please Print)
Signature _ ___ _ _________ _
Date - - - - --- -
For Office Use Only
Received by Chief Building Official: _ _ _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(Date)
Approved by Chief Building Official: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ _ ___ _
(Signature of CBO)
Date Approved: _ _ _ _______ _
Fee Paid:
$25.00
Updated Permit Issued:
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NIPISSING
Building By-Law 2017-04
Schedule "D"
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
i) Building elevations
b) Key plan
k) Structural drawings
c) Lot grading plan
1) Architectural drawings
d) Floor plans
m) Electrical drawings
e) Foundation plans
n) Heating, ventilation and air
conditioning drawings
f) Framing plans
o) Plumbing drawings
g) Roof plans
p) Fire alarm drawings
h) Reflected ceiling plans
q) Sprinkler/Standpipe drawings
i) Sections and details
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, drafted by a qualified or competent individual or
organization.
2. Information
a) Specifications
h) Geotechnical report
b) Spatial separation calculations
j) BMEC authorizations
c) Fire protection report
k) Fire department inspection report
d) Building Code related report
1) HV AC calculations
e) Letter of use
m) Sprinkler/Standpipe hydraulic
calculations
f) Occupant loads
n) Ashrae 90.1 or Model National
Energy Code for Buildings compliance
g) Acoustical engineer certification
o) energy efficiency design summary
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NIPISSING
Building By-Law 2017-04
Schedule "E"
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 behaviour 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 reasonably appear to be in 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 personal 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 ofthis 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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