Building By-law No. 2023-091

Owen Sound, Ontario · adopted 2023-07-24

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By-law No. 2023-091 Building By-law Table of Contents Part I. Short Title, Purpose and Scope .......................................................... 3 Short Title ......................................................................................... 3 Purpose ............................................................................................ 3 Scope ............................................................................................... 3 Part II. Interpretation ................................................................................ 3 Headings ........................................................................................... 3 Gender and Number ........................................................................... 4 References to Applicable Law ............................................................... 4 Definitions ......................................................................................... 4 Part III. Permit Fees .................................................................................. 5 Permit Fees ....................................................................................... 5 Penalty Fees ...................................................................................... 6 Part IV. Permit Application .......................................................................... 6 Building permit .................................................................................. 6 Plumbing permit ................................................................................. 7 Conditional permit .............................................................................. 8 Foundation permit .............................................................................. 8 Demolition permit .............................................................................. 8 Change of use permit ......................................................................... 9 Occupancy permit .............................................................................. 9 Tent, demountable stages, and support structures permit ....................... 9 Partial approval ................................................................................ 10 Complete application ........................................................................ 10 Revision to permit ............................................................................ 10 Posting of permits ............................................................................ 10 Plans required on-site ....................................................................... 10 Part V. Plans and Specifications .................................................................. 10 Required plans and specifications ....................................................... 10 Part VI. Permit Transfer ............................................................................. 11 Requirements .................................................................................. 11 Part VII. Notice Requirements for Inspections .............................................. 11 Prescribed notices ............................................................................ 11 Part VIII. Prescribed Forms ........................................................................ 12 All forms ......................................................................................... 12 Applications ..................................................................................... 12 Other forms ..................................................................................... 12 Part IX. Penalties ...................................................................................... 13 Offence ........................................................................................... 13 Part X. Inspectors ..................................................................................... 13 PAGE 2 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 Code of conduct ............................................................................... 13 Part XI. General ....................................................................................... 13 Invalidity ......................................................................................... 13 Repeal ............................................................................................ 13 Effective date .................................................................................. 13 Schedule 'A' - Required Plans and Specifications .................................. 14 Schedule 'B' - Code of Conduct for the Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors ....................................................................................... 17 Last revised on July 25, 2023 Revision History: Passed On: Description of amendment 2023-091 (Original) July 24, 2023 - Consolidated for Convenience Only This is a consolidation copy of a City of Owen Sound By-law for convenience and information. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this by-law, it is not an official version or a legal document. The original by-law should be consulted for all interpretations and applications on this subject. For more information or to view by-laws please contact the Clerks Department The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound By-law No. 2023-091 A By-law to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, respecting construction, renovation and change of use of buildings and designated structures WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C.23, as amended (the "Building Code Act") authorizes a municipal council to pass a by-law concerning the issuance of construction, demolition and change of use permits, inspections and related matters; and WHEREAS Section 35 of the Building Code Act provides that the Act and the Building Code, supersede all municipal by-laws respecting the construction or demolition of buildings; and WHEREAS Section 3(1) of the Building Code Act provides that the council of each municipality is responsible for the enforcement of this Act in the municipality; and WHEREAS Section 3(2) of the Building Code Act provides that the council of each municipality shall appoint a Chief Building Official and such Inspectors as are necessary for the enforcement of this Act in the areas in which the municipality has jurisdiction; and WHEREAS on July 24, 2023, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound passed a resolution directing staff to bring forward the subject by-law for approval and to repeal By-law No. 2007-102, as amended, in consideration of staff report CS-23-081 presented to the Community Services Committee on July 19, 2023; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF OWEN SOUND HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: Part II. Short Title, Purpose and Scope Short Title 1. This by-law may be cited as the "Building By-law" and as cited includes future amendments, unless otherwise specified. Purpose 2. This by-law has been enacted to regulate the construction, renovation or any change of use of buildings and designated structures to promote safety and uniform standards. Scope 3. This by-law applies to all construction, demolition, or material alteration to a building, as defined in Section 1(1) of the Building Code Act, within the City. Part III. Interpretation Headings 4. The division of this by-law into parts and the insertion of headings are for convenient reference only and do not affect interpretation of the by-law. PAGE 4 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 Gender and Number 5. In this by-law, unless the contrary intention is indicated, words used in the singular include the plural and words imparting a gender include all genders, where applicable. References to Applicable Law 6. All references to applicable law are ambulatory and apply as amended, extended or re-enacted from time to time. Definitions 7. For the purposes of this by-law: "Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C.23; "Applicant" means the owner of the building or property who applies for a permit, or any person authorized by the owner of a building or property to apply for a permit on the owner's behalf, or any person empowered by the statute to cause the demolition of a building and anyone acting under the authority of such person; "As constructed plans" means construction plans and specifications that show the building and/or services and location of the buildings and/or services on the subject property as they have been constructed; "Architect" means a holder of a license, a certificate of practice, or a temporary license under the Architect's Act; "Building" means: a. A structure occupying an area greater than ten square meters 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; "Building Code" means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act. "City" means the City of Owen Sound and a reference to the City is a reference to the geographical area or to The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound as the context requires; "Complete" means a building permit application submitted with all required approvals appended in accordance with Sentence 1.3.1.3(5) of the Building Code, in order to comply with the building permit timelines as noted in Sentence 1.3.1.3(1) of the Building Code; "Demolish" means to do anything in the removal of a building or any material part thereof and "demolition" has a corresponding meaning; "Professional Engineer" means a holder of a license under the Professional Engineers Ontario Act; "Final Occupancy" means when all outstanding items on a partial occupancy, including grading, have been completed; PAGE 5 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 "Owner" means the registered owner of the land and includes a lessee, mortgagee in possession, and the person in charge of the property, acting as the authorized agent of the owner; "Partial Occupancy" means a permit issued to allow occupancy of a building prior to its completion in accordance with Subsection 1.3.3 of the Building Code; "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; "Permit Holder" means the owner as set out herein; "Person" means any human being, association, chartered organization, firm, partnership, corporation, agent or trustee, and the heirs, executors or other legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law; "Pinned" or "Pinning" means placing a pin or point marking the corner(s) of the proposed building by an Ontario Land Surveyor, Professional Engineer, or Landscape Architect registered with The Ontario Association of Landscape Architects; "Plumbing" means a drainage system, a venting system and a water system or parts thereof; 8. Terms not defined in this By-law have the meaning ascribed to them in the Act or the Building Code. Part IV. Permit Fees Permit Fees 9. The Chief Building Official will determine the required fee for the proposed work for which a permit is required in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-Law. A permit will be issued once the required fees have been paid in full. 10. Where application is made for a conditional permit, the full building permit fees must be paid in addition to the conditional permit fee. A conditional permit will be issued once the required fees have been paid in full. 11. Where application is made for a foundation permit, the foundation application fee must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a foundation permit. The full building permit fees must be paid prior to issuance of a building permit and are in addition to the foundation permit fee. 12. Where the fees payable in respect of an application issued under subsections 8(1) or 8(3) of the Act are based on a floor area, floor area means the total floor space of all storeys, including storeys below the first storey, measured as the horizontal area between the exterior surface of all exterior walls of the building. 13. Regarding a change of use permit application issued under subsection 10(1) of the Act, the change of use permit fee will apply when no construction is proposed or required. When construction is proposed or required and will result in a change of use the appropriate construction permit fee will apply. PAGE 6 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 14. Where an application for a permit under this By-law is inactive for six (6) months, the application may be deemed abandoned. Where an application is deemed abandoned, notice will be provided to the applicant, giving twenty-one (21) days to re-activate the permit. Where a permit is not re- activated, the Chief Building Official will determine the amount of fees eligible to be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-law. 15. Where a permit is revoked under subsection 8(10) of the Act, notice will be given to the applicant by way of registered mail. The Chief Building Official will determine the amount of fees to be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-law. 16. Where a permit is revoked on the grounds that it was issued in error, the City will refund 100% of the permit fee. 17. No refund will reduce the fee paid below the minimum fee payable for the work proposed. 18. Refunds will be made to the person who paid the fee and who is named on the receipt, unless such person advises the Chief Building Official in writing to issue a refund to another person. Penalty Fees 19. Where construction, demolition, or change in use has commenced prior to the issuance of a permit, the permit penalty fee payable is calculated as follows: Required permit fee + (Required fee x 100% to a maximum of $5,000) 20. Payment of the penalty fee does not relieve any person from fully complying with the Act, Building Code, or other applicable law or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. For greater clarity, payment of a penalty fee does not permit any person from commencing construction, demolition, or change in use prior to obtaining a permit as required by this By-law. Part V. Permit Application Building permit 21. A building permit authorizes all types of construction governed by the Building Code and may include but is not limited to: heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems, plumbing systems, and the relocation of an existing structure. 22. Every application for a building permit under subsection 8(1) of the Act must: comply with all applicable law, be filed with the Chief Building Official, and contain the following: a. a completed, dated and signed Provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish"; b. complete plans drawn to scale, specifications, documents and other information as may be required by Clause 7(1)(b) of the Act, as amended, and as prescribed in Schedule 'A' of this By-law for the work to be covered by the permit; c. when Section 1.2. of Division C of the Building Code applies, a signed 'Commitment to General Review Form' from an Architect or Professional Engineer, or both as the case may be, that has been retained to carry out the general review of the building construction; PAGE 7 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 d. if a new or additional unit is being created, a civic addressing proposal; e. the proposed or existing occupancy of all parts of the building; f. the required fee as prescribed by the Fees and Charges By-law, and any other deposits or charges required by law. 23. Where a civic addressing proposal is submitted, the final civic address(es) for the building(s) is at the sole discretion of the Chief Building Official. 24. In order to expedite work, the Chief Building Official, at their discretion, may split the Building Permit into conditional permits, each of which forms a part of the Building Permit. The Chief Building Official will require complete plans and specifications in accordance with Schedule 'A' of this by-law for the portion of the work for which immediate approval is required and for which a conditional permit is requested. Where a conditional permit is issued, this will not be construed to: a. authorize construction beyond the plans for which approval was given; or b. guarantee that approval will necessarily be granted for the entire building or project. 25. For a building to be constructed on a lot, the Chief Building Official may require a survey certificate prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor, Professional Engineer, or Landscape Architect registered with The Ontario Association of Landscape Architects, be provided to the Chief Building Official prior to any construction for which a permit has been issued proceeding beyond completion of the foundation. The survey certificate must verify that the height of the footing or foundation for the building is in conformity with the approved grading and drainage plan for the lot or otherwise is in conformity with the approved building plans. Building setbacks may be required to be confirmed by pinning the footing at the time of the footing or foundation placement at the discretion of the Chief Building Official. Plumbing permit 26. A plumbing permit authorizes construction or alteration of a plumbing system when no other construction is being proposed. 27. Every application for a plumbing permit under subsection 8(1) of the Act must be filed with the Chief Building Official, and contain the information required in Schedule 'A' of this by-law as applicable. 28. Plumbing permits are divided into two classes: a. Building Plumbing: all plumbing including but not limited to site services with a maximum size of 25.4mm (1") water lines and 152.4mm (6") sewer lateral, water distribution systems, drainage and venting systems, grease interceptors, and sprinkler systems not installed in conjunction with a building permit. b. Site Services: for water lines larger than 25.4mm (1") and sewer lines that exceed 152.4mm (6") and are wholly contained on private property and that are not being installed in conjunction with a Special Service Agreement with the City's Engineering Services. PAGE 8 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 Conditional permit 29. A conditional permit authorizes the construction of any stage of a building as governed by the Building Code. 30. Every application for a conditional permit under subsection 8(3) of the Act must be filed with the Chief Building Official, and contain the following: a. information required in Schedule 'A' of this by-law, as applicable; b. the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in construction would occur if a conditional permit were not granted; c. the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained; and d. the time in which plans and specifications of the complete building will be filed with the Chief Building Official. 31. Where an application for a conditional permit has been made and the provisions of section 8(3) to 8(5) of the Act have been fulfilled and the proposed work is in compliance with the Act, the Building Code and any other applicable law, the Chief Building Official may, at the City's sole discretion, issue a conditional permit. Foundation permit 32. A foundation permit authorizes the construction of a foundation of a building prior to obtaining a building permit for the remaining construction of the building. 33. Every application for a foundation permit must be filed with the Chief Building Official, and contain the following: a. information required in Schedule 'A' of this by-law as applicable; b. the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained; and c. the time in which plans and specifications of the complete building will be filed with the Chief Building Official. Demolition permit 34. A demolition permit authorizes the demolition of a building or part of a building to the foundation level but may include the foundation. 35. Every application for a demolition permit under Subsection 8(1) of the Act must be filed with the Chief Building Official, and contain the following: a. information required in Schedule 'A' of this by-law with the necessary modifications, as applicable; b. a fully executed release to certify that arrangements have been made with the identified authorities for the termination and capping of all the water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone, fiber optic, or other utilities and services; c. proposed plans for the site including a proposed grading, drainage and restoration plan as required by the Chief Building Official; d. when Section 1.2. of Division C of the Building Code applies, a signed 'Commitment to General Review Form' from a Professional Engineer PAGE 9 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 that has been retained to carry out the general review of the building demolition; e. when article 1.2.2.3 of Division C of the Building Code applies, a demolition plan provided by a Professional Engineer; f. a security deposit in the form of cash or a letter of credit acceptable to the Treasurer of the City in the amount prescribed by the Fees and Charges By-Law. 36. Where the building or buildings to be demolished exceed 2,000m2 of total floor area, the applicant must comply with Ontario Regulation 102/94, or successor legislation, "Waste Audits and Waste Reduction Work Plans." 37. Every person undertaking demolition in the City must notify the Ministry of the Environment of any hazardous materials on the site of the proposed demolition and obtain all required permits. Change of use permit 38. A change of use permit authorizes a change in the use of a building or part of a building for which no construction requiring a permit is being proposed and would result in an increase in hazard outlined in Division B Part 10 and Part 11 of the Building Code. 39. Every application for a change of use permit under Subsection 10(1) of the Act must be filed with the Chief Building Official, and contain the following: a. information required in Schedule 'A' of this by-law with the necessary modifications, as applicable; and b. identification and description, in detail, of the current and proposed occupancies of the building or part of a building for which the application is made. Occupancy permit 40. An applicant will be provided with an occupancy permit following the passing of an occupancy inspection and in compliance with Division C Subsection 1.3.3. of the Building Code and Subsection 11 of the Act. The Chief Building Official may, in the City's sole discretion, issue a Partial Occupancy Permit if the Chief Building Official can prove compliance with Division C Subsection 1.3.3. Tent, demountable stages, and support structures permit 41. Every application for a tent, demountable stage, or support structure permit under Subsection 1.3.1. of the Building Code must be filed with the Chief Building Official, and contain the following: a. a completed, dated and signed application form, "Application for a Permit to Erect a Tent"; b. a site plan showing the location of the tent(s), and distances between tents to other structures and the property line, or a site plan showing the location of all stages and/or support structures, and the distances between other structures and the property lines; c. information required in Schedule 'A' of this by-law with the necessary modifications, as applicable; and d. the required fee as prescribed by the Fees and Charges By-law. PAGE 10 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 Partial approval 42. When, to expedite work, approval of a portion of the building or project is desired prior to the issuance of a permit for the complete building or project, application may be made for a conditional permit for that portion of the building or project. Complete plans and specifications covering the portion of the work for which immediate approval is desired must be filed with the Chief Building Official and approved. Fees for a conditional permit are additional to the fees for the entire project and are to be paid prior to issuance. 43. Where a permit is issued for part of a building or project, such permit does not authorize construction beyond the plans for which approval is given nor guarantees that the City will approve the entire building or project. Complete application 44. To obtain a permit an applicant must file a complete application on forms regulated by the Province of Ontario and those required by the Chief Building Official. The required information described in this By-Law must be submitted in PDF format using the digital platform in use by the City at the time of the application. Revision to permit 45. After the issuance of a permit under this by-law, notice of any material change to a plan, specification, document, or other information that was provided in support of the application must be given in writing by the owner or his/her agent to the Chief Building Official together with the details of such change. Any change in construction that results from a change to a plan, specification, document, or other information must not be undertaken without approval from the Chief Building Official. Revisions to an existing permit are subject to the required fees as prescribed by the Fees and Charges By-Law. Posting of permits 46. Where a permit has been issued in accordance with this By-Law, the person to whom it is issued must have the permit or a copy of it posted at all times during construction or demolition in a conspicuous place on the property in respect of which the permit was issued. Plans required on-site 47. The person in charge of the construction or demolition must keep and maintain on the site of the construction or demolition a stamped copy of the drawings that were approved by the Chief Building Official. Part VI. Plans and Specifications Required plans and specifications 48. Sufficient information must be submitted with each application for a permit, as set out in Schedule 'A' to this by-law, to enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether the proposed construction, demolition, change of use, etc., will conform with the Act, the Building Code, and any other applicable law. 49. Plans submitted must be drawn to scale on paper or appropriate computer software. The Chief Building Official may refuse to accept any plan which in their opinion is not drawn to scale or legible. PAGE 11 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 50. Each application must, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, be submitted digitally in PDF format. 51. Every applicant must submit a site plan referenced to a current plan of survey that is certified by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor, unless this requirement is waived by the Chief Building Official. 52. The granting of a permit, the review of drawings and specifications, or the inspection of a building by the Chief Building Official or an inspector does not in any way relieve the owner of a building from full responsibility for carrying out the work or having the work carried out in accordance with the requirements of this By-law, the Act and the Building Code, including ensuring that the occupancy of the building, or any part thereof, is in accordance with the terms of this by-law and the Building Code. 53. On completion of construction of a building, the Chief Building Official may require, at the cost of the owner, a set of as-constructed plans or a plan of survey showing its location, prior to completing a final inspection. Part VII. Permit Transfer Requirements 54. Permits are transferable only upon the new owner of the same property completing a Provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish" and paying the Permit Transfer fee prescribed by the Fees and Charges By-law, subject to approval of the Chief Building Official. Part VIII. Notice Requirements for Inspections Prescribed notices 55. The owner or an authorized agent must notify the Chief Building Official or an inspector at least two business days prior to the following stages of construction: a. readiness to construct footings; b. substantial completion of footings and foundation prior to commencement of backfilling; c. substantial completion of structural framing and ductwork and piping for heating and air-conditioning systems, if the building is within the scope of Part 9 of Division B of the Building Code; d. substantial completion of structural framing and rough-in of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and air-contaminant extraction equipment, if the building is not a building within the scope of Part 9 of Division B of the Building Code; e. substantial completion of insulation and vapour barriers; f. substantial completion of air barrier systems; g. substantial completion of all required fire separations and closures and all fire protection systems including standpipe, sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems; h. substantial completion of fire access routes; i. readiness for inspection and testing of: i. building sewers and building drains; PAGE 12 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 ii. water service pipes; iii. fire service mains; iv. drainage systems and venting systems; v. water distribution system; and vi. plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances; j. readiness for inspection of suction and gravity outlets, covers and suction piping serving outlets for an outdoor pool described in Clause 1.3.1.1.(1)(j) of Division A of the Building Code, a public pool or a public spa; k. substantial completion of the circulation/recirculation system of an outdoor pool described in Clause 1.3.1.1.(1)(j) of Division A of the Building Code, a public pool or a public spa and substantial completion of the pool before it is first filled with water; l. readiness to construct the sewage system; m. substantial completion of the installation of the sewage system before the commencement of backfilling; n. substantial completion of installation of plumbing not located in a structure, before the commencement of backfilling; o. completion of construction and installation of components required to permit the issue of an occupancy permit under Sentence 1.3.3.1.(3) of the Building Code or to permit occupancy under Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of the Building Code, if the building or part of the building to be occupied is not fully completed; and p. completion of construction and installation of components required to permit the issue of an occupancy permit under sentence 1.3.3.4.(4) or 1.3.3.5.(3) of the Building Code. 56. A notice pursuant to this section is only effective once the written or oral notice is received by the Chief Building Official. 57. Inspections that are deemed to be 'failed' by the inspector of record will result in a failed inspection fee as outlined in the Fees and Charges By- Law. Part IX. Prescribed Forms All forms 58. The forms prescribed for use are regulated by the Province of Ontario and the Chief Building Official. Applications 59. An application for a permit pursuant to this by-law must be made using the form in effect at the time of the application. Other forms 60. The Chief Building Official may prescribe other forms to implement and enforce the provisions of the Act, the Building Code, and this by-law. PAGE 13 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 Part X. Penalties Offence 61. Section 36 of the Building Code Act provides that a person is guilty of an offence under the Building Code Act if a person contravenes the Building Code Act, or the regulations of this by-law. Part XI. Inspectors Code of conduct 62. The Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors must adhere to the Code of Conduct set out in Schedule 'B' of this by-law. Part XII. General Invalidity 63. Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this By-law be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same will not affect the validity of this By-law as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. Repeal 64. By-law 2007-102 is repealed. Effective date 65. The by-law will come into full force and effect on the date that it is passed as which time all by-laws, policies and resolutions that are inconsistent with the provisions of this by-law are hereby repealed, revoked or rescinded, as the case may be, insofar as it is necessary to give effect to the provisions of this by-law. FINALLY PASSED AND ENACTED this 24th day of July, 2023. Mayor Ian C. Boddy Briana M. Bloomfield, City Clerk PAGE 14 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 Schedule 'A' - Required Plans and Specifications CBO may specify 1. The Chief Building Official may, in their sole discretion, specify that only some of the plans noted below are required to accompany an application for a permit pursuant to this By-law. Additional plans and specifications 2. In addition to the application requirements, the Chief Building Official may require, in their sole discretion, the submission of other plans and specifications that provide information necessary to ascertain whether the proposed project meets the requirements of the Building Code Act, the Building Code, and other applicable laws. Residential projects containing up to 2 units 3. Plans and specifications must be drawn to scale, fully dimensioned, and completed by a competent person or, if required, be completed by a qualified person as set out in Division C Part 3 of the Building Code. Unless deemed unnecessary by Section 1 of this schedule the following plans and specifications must be submitted with the permit application: a. a recent survey of the property; b. written authorization from the Owner if the applicant is not the property owner; c. a site plan showing property lines, easements, existing buildings, proposed buildings, driveways and parking areas, trees and green space; d. a site drainage plan completed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official. The plan must show existing and proposed grades, existing and proposed drainage, existing buildings, proposed buildings, driveways and parking areas, trees, utilities, service locations and sizing, and finished floor elevations of all buildings. e. floors plans including but not limited to: i. room sizes and uses; ii. door and window location and sizing; iii. smoke and carbon monoxide alarm locations; iv. finishes of all walls, floors, and ceilings; and v. fire separations; f. construction plans including but not limited to: i. framing for all walls, floors, and roof; ii. foundation sizing and backfill requirements; iii. insulation, vapour barrier, air barrier, and cladding systems; and iv. stairs, guards, and handrail designs; g. building elevations and spatial separation calculations; h. building and/or wall sections; i. heat loss/heat gain calculations; PAGE 15 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 j. an energy efficiency design summary; k. duct layout or radiant floor loop design as applicable; l. manufacturer's truss layout and profiles; and m. manufacture's floor layouts for framing systems outside of the Building Code. Commercial, Institutional, Industrial, and Residential containing more than 2 units 4. Plans and specifications must be drawn to scale, fully dimensioned, and completed by a qualified person as set out in Division C Part 1 or Division C Part 3 of the Building Code. Unless deemed unnecessary by Section 1 of this schedule the following plans and specifications must be submitted with the permit application: a. a recent survey of property; b. written authorization from the Owner if the applicant is not the property owner; c. a general commitment to review form, if required by subsection 1.2.2. in the Building Code; d. a site plan showing property lines, easements, existing buildings, proposed buildings, driveways and parking areas, trees and green space, and all the requirements of Site Plan Approval, if applicable; e. a site drainage plan completed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario unless otherwise specified by the CBO. The plan must show existing and proposed grades, existing and proposed drainage, existing buildings, proposed buildings, driveways and parking areas, trees, utilities, fire hydrants, service locations and sizing, finished floor elevation of all buildings and all the requirements of the Site Servicing Agreement, if applicable; f. Ontario data code matrix; g. floors plans including but not limited to: i. room sizes and uses; ii. door and window location and sizing; iii. fire separations; h. structural plans and specifications; i. a life safety plan including but not limited to: i. exits and travel distances; ii. emergency lighting and exit signs; iii. fire separations; iv. pull stations and fire alarm panels; v. smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and/or heat detector locations; vi. fire extinguisher types and locations; vii. standpipe and hose cabinets; and viii. the sprinkler system design; j. building elevations and spatial separations calculation; PAGE 16 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 k. building and/or wall sections; l. heat loss/heat gain calculations; m. mechanical plans including but not limited to: i. the plumbing layout; ii. the heating and cooling design including fire dampers and in- duct smoke detectors; and iii. electrical plans; n. manufacturer's truss layout and profiles, or engineered design; and o. manufacturer's floor layouts, or engineered design. Tents, demountable stages, support structures 5. Plans and specifications must be drawn to scale, fully dimensioned, and completed by a qualified person as set out in Division C Part 1 or Division C Part 3 of the Building Code. Unless deemed unnecessary by Section 1 of this schedule the following plans and specifications must be submitted with the permit application: a. written authorization from the Owner if the applicant is not the property owner; b. a general commitment to review form; c. a site plan showing property lines, easements, existing buildings, proposed buildings, driveways and parking areas, trees and green space; d. structural plans by a Professional Engineer; e. number and location of washrooms; f. interior layout of tents showing, exits, stages and equipment, and locations of fire extinguishers; g. tent fabric flame resistance rating certificate; and h. bleacher location and design, if applicable. PAGE 17 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 Schedule 'B' - Code of Conduct for the Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors Preamble 1. 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 Building Code. 2. The purpose of the Code is to: a. promote appropriate standards of behaviour and enforcement actions to ensure Building Officials apply standards with honesty and integrity; and b. prevent practices constituting an abuse of power including unethical or illegal practices. Enforcement guidelines 3. 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 Chief Building Official or inspector who fails to act in accordance with the provisions of the Code may be subject to disciplinary actions appropriate to the seriousness of the breach. All allegations concerning a breach of the Code of Conduct must be made in writing. 4. An inspector who has reason to believe that this Code of Conduct has been breached shall bring the matter to the attention of the Chief Building Official in writing. Where the allegation concerns the actions of the Chief Building Official, the matter shall be brought to the Director of Community Services in writing. 5. Any member of the public who has reason to believe that this Code of Conduct has been breached may bring the matter to the attention of the Chief Building Official in writing. Where the allegation concerns the actions of the Chief Building Official, the matter may be brought to the attention of the Director of Community Services in writing. 6. Upon receipt of a written allegation, the Chief Building Official or the Director of Community Services will investigate the matter, and where appropriate will commence disciplinary action in accordance with the employment standards of the City. All communications received by a Chief Building Official or the Director of Community Services concerning a breach of this Code will be treated confidentially and shared only with those who require knowledge of the allegation to assist with resolving the matter. Code of conduct 7. In exercising powers and performing duties under the Building Code Act, the Chief Building Official and inspectors must: a. always act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of building works and structures; b. not act where there may be or where there may reasonably appear to be a conflict between their duties to their employer, their profession, their peers and the public at large and their personal interests; PAGE 18 BY-LAW NO. 2023-091 c. apply all relevant building by-laws, codes and standards appropriately and without favour; d. perform their inspections and plan examination duties impartially and in accordance with the highest professional standards; e. at all times abide by the highest moral and ethical standards and avoid any conduct, which could bring or tend to bring Building Officials into disrepute; f. comply with the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and other Acts or Laws, which regulate or govern Building Officials' functions; g. not act beyond their personal level of competence or outside their area of expertise; h. maintain current accreditation to act as an Ontario Building Official; i. maintain their knowledge and understanding of the best current building practices, the building laws and Codes relevant to their inspection and plan examination function; j. extend professional courtesy to all; and k. abide by any code of conduct applicable to all City Employees.