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## THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF TEMISKAMING SHORES BY-LAW NO. 2013-052
## BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, CHANGE OF USE, INSPECTIONS, PERMITS AND ASSOCIATED FEES AND TO REPEAL BY-LAW 2005-066
WHEREAS under Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, the powers of a municipality shall be interpreted broadly to enable it to govern its affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to respond to municipal issues;
AND WHEREAS under Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act;
AND WHEREAS under Section 10.(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, a single-tier municipality may provide any service or thing that the municipality considers necessary or desirable for the public;
AND WHEREAS under Section 10.(2) 6 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that a municipality may pass by-laws with respect to matters of health, safety and well-being of persons;
AND WHEREAS Section 7(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, as amended provides that a Council may pass by-laws and make regulations, applicable to the matters for which and in the area in which the municipality has jurisdiction for the enforcement of this Act;
- (a) prescribing classes of permits under this Act, including permits in respect of any stage of construction or demolition;
- (c) requiring the payment of fees on applications for and issuance of permits and prescribing the amounts thereof;
- (b) providing for applications for permits and requiring the applications to be accompanied by such plans, specifications, documents and other information as is prescribed,
- (c.1) requiring the payment of interest and other penalties, including payment of collection costs, when fees are unpaid or are paid after due date;
- (e) requiring a person specified in the building code to give notice to the chief building official or an inspector, of any of the stages of construction specified in the building code, in addition to the stages of construction prescribed under subsection 10.2(1) and prescribing the period of time after such notice is given during which an inspection may be carried out;
- (d) providing for refunds of fees under such circumstances as are prescribed;
- (f) prescribing forms respecting permits and applications for permits and providing for their use;
- (g) enabling the chief building official to 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 the construction under such conditions as may be prescribed in the building code;
- (i) requiring the person to whom a permit is issued to erect and maintain fences to enclose the site of the construction or demolition within such areas of the municipality as may be prescribed;
- (h) providing for the transfer of permits when land changes ownership;
- () prescribing the height and description of the fences required under clause (i).
AND WHEREAS Section 7.(8.1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, as amended provides that Section 398 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 applies, with necessary modifications, to fees established by a municipality under clause 7.(1)(c) of the Building Code Act;
AND WHEREAS Section 398(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended provides that fees and charges imposed by a municipality on a person constitute a debt of the person to the municipality;
AND WHEREAS Section 398.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, the treasurer of a municipality may add fees and charges imposed by the municipality to the tax roll for the following property in the municipality and collect them in the same manner as municipal taxes:
1. In the case of fees and charges for the supply of a public utility, the property to which the public utility was supplied.
2. In all other cases, any property for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fees and charges.
AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores deems it desirable to repeal By-law No. 2005-066 and enact a new building by-law with respect to the construction, demolition and change of use, permits, inspections, and associated fees;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores enacts the following as a by-law:
- That the Council of the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby adopts the "Building By-law", hereto attached as Schedule "A" and forming part of this by-law.
2. That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on June 1, 2013.
3. That By-law No 2005-066 being a by-law respecting construction, demolition, change of use permits, inspections, and amendments thereto, is hereby repealed.
- That the Clerk of the City of Temiskaming Shores is hereby authorized to make any minor modifications or corrections of an administrative, numerical, grammatical, semantical or descriptive nature or kind to the by-law and schedule as may be deemed necessary after the passage of this by-law where such modifications or corrections do not alter the intent of the by-law.
Read a FIRST and SECOND TIME this 16* day of April, 2013.
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MAYOR
luzanne Weed
CLERK
MAYOR
Suzaane Weiss
CLERK
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## THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF TEMISKAMING SHORES
## SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 2013-052
## BEING A BUILDING BY-LAW TO REGULATE CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION CHANGE OF USE, INSPECTIONS, PERMITS AND ASSOCIATED FEES
## INDEX
## PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
| SECTION | | PAGER |
|----------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------|
| 1.1 | Short Title | 6 |
| 1.2 | Scope | |
| 1.3 | Enforcement | : |
| 1.4 | Conflicts with other By-law | |
| PART 2 - DEFINITIONS | PART 2 - DEFINITIONS | PART 2 - DEFINITIONS |
| SECTION | | |
| 2,1 | Act | |
| 2.2 | Applicant | |
| 2.3 | Architect | |
| 2.4 | As Constructed Plans | |
| 2.5 | Brownfield | |
| 2.6 | Building | |
| 2.7 | Chief Building Official | |
| 2.8 | Construct | |
| 2.9 | Corporation | |
| 2.10 | Demolish | |
| 2.11 | Farm Building | |
| 2.12 | Inspector | |
| 2.13 | Ontario Building Code (OBC) | |
| 2.14 | Prescribed Form | |
| 2.15 | Permit | |
| 2.16 | Plumbing | |
| 2.17 | Professional Engineer | |
| 2.18 | Residential Construction Site | |
| 2.19 | Seasonal Recreational Use | |
| 2.20 | Sewage System | |
| 2.21 | Sewage Works | |
| | Surveyor's Real Property Report (SRPR) | |
## PART 3 - CLASSES OF PERMITS
| SECTION | | PAGE |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 3.1 | Building Permit | 8 |
| 3.2 | Demolition Permit | 8 |
| 3.3 | Partial Permit | 8 |
| 3.4 | Conditional Permit | 8 |
| 3.5 | Change of Use Permit | 8 |
| PART 4 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES RELATING TO PERMITS SECTION | PART 4 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES RELATING TO PERMITS SECTION | |
| 4.1 | Revisions to Permit | 9 |
| | PART 5 - REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATIONS | |
| SECTION | SECTION | |
| | General Requirements to Obtaining Permit | 9 |
| | Building, Conditional and Demolition Permits | 10 |
| | Change of Use Permits | 10 |
| | Alternative Solutions | 11 |
| | Sewage System Permits | 11 |
| | Sewage Works Permits | 11 |
| PART 6 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS | PART 6 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS | |
| SECTION | SECTION | |
| 6.1 | Required Information | 11 |
| 6.2 | Required Submissions | 12 |
| 6.3 | Required Contents of Plans and Specifications | 12 |
| 6.4 | Depth of Frost Penetration | 12 |
| 6.5 | Water Supply - Sewage Systems & Sewage Works | 12 |
| 6.6 | Class of Sewage System | 12 |
| 6.7 | Municipal Services | 12 |
| 6.8 | Entrances Permit | 12 |
| 6.9 | Declaration of Use | 13 |
| 6.10 | BrownFields-EPA Reg 153/04 (Reserved) | 13 |
| 6.11 | Site Plans | 13 |
| PART 7 - SURVEYOR'S REAL PROPERTY REPORT | PART 7 - SURVEYOR'S REAL PROPERTY REPORT | |
| SECTION | SECTION | |
| 7.1 | SRPR requirements | 14 |
## PART 8 - PERMIT, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE FEES
| SECTION | SECTION | PAGE |
|--------------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| 8.1 | Fees Payable | 14 |
| 8.2 | Fees - Cost of Valuation | 15 |
| 8.3 | Fees - Change of Use Permit | 15 |
| 8.4 | Fees - Cost of Valuation - Dispute | 15 |
| 8.5 | Refunds | 15 |
| 8.6 | Dormant File Maintenance Fee | 15 |
| 8.7 | Changing Permit Fees | 15 |
| PART 9 - ANNUAL REPORT | PART 9 - ANNUAL REPORT | PART 9 - ANNUAL REPORT |
| SECTION 9.1 | Annual Report | 16 |
| SECTION | SECTION | SECTION |
| 10.1 | Code of Conduct for Building Officials | 16 |
| SECTION 11.1 | | 16 |
| PART 12 - PRESCRIBED FORMS | PART 12 - PRESCRIBED FORMS | PART 12 - PRESCRIBED FORMS |
| SECTION | Prescribed Notice - Required Inspections | 16 |
| 11.2 | Notice of Completion | |
| 12.1 | Prescribed Forms | 17 |
| PART 13 - OTHER FORMS | PART 13 - OTHER FORMS | PART 13 - OTHER FORMS |
| SECTION 13.1 | Other Forms | 17 |
| PART 14 - ORDERS | PART 14 - ORDERS | PART 14 - ORDERS |
| 14.1 | Orders | |
| PART 15 - AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS | PART 15 - AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS | PART 15 - AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS |
| SECTION 15.1 | As Constructed Plans | 18 |
## PART 16 - FENCING OF CONSTRUCTION SITE
| SECTION | | PAGE |
|-------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| 16.1 | Required Fencing | 18 |
| 16.2 | Exemption | 18 |
| 16.3 | General Requirements | 18 |
| 16.4 | Construction Details | 19 |
| 16.5 | Conflicts | 19 |
| PART 17 - TRANSFER OF PERMITS | PART 17 - TRANSFER OF PERMITS | PART 17 - TRANSFER OF PERMITS |
| SECTION | Change of Ownership | 19 |
| 17.1 17.2 | Fee for Transfer of Permit | 19 |
| 17.3 | Responsibility | 20 |
| 17.4 | Additional Information | 20 |
| PART 18 - PENALTY | PART 18 - PENALTY | PART 18 - PENALTY |
| 18.1 | Penalty | 20 |
| SECTION | SECTION | SECTION |
| 19.1 | Validity of By-law | 20 |
| 1 | Classes of Permits and Prescribed Fees | 21 |
| 2 | List of Plans or Working Drawings | 22 |
| 3 | Refunds | 23 |
| 4 | List of Forms | 24 |
| 5 | Code of Conduct | 25 |
| 6 | Construction Value | 27 |
## FORM
## PART 21 - FORMS
| D-01 | Application for a Change of Use |
|--------|------------------------------------------------------|
| D-02 | Application for a Permit to Construction or Demolish |
| D-02F | Demande de permis de construire ou de démolir |
| D-03 | Energy Efficiency Design Summary |
| D-04 | Application to connect to Municipal Services |
| D-05 | Application for a new or larger Entrance |
| D-06 | List of Applicable Law Form |
| D-07 | Brownfields - Reserved |
| D-08 | Change of Use Permit |
| D-09 | Construction Permit |
| D-10 | Demolition Permit |
| D-11 | Notice of Readiness for Inspection |
| D-12 | Notice of Completion and Readiness for Occupancy |
| D-13 | Order to Comply |
| D-14 | Order to Uncover |
| D-15 | Stop Work Order |
| D-16 | Order Not to Cover or Enclose |
| D-17 | Order Requiring Tests and Samples |
## SECTION
- 1.1 Short Title
This By-law shall be cited as the "Building By-law".
- 1.2 Scope
## 1.3 Enforcement
The provisions of this by-law shall apply to all property within the geographic limits of the City of Temiskaming Shores, except where otherwise provided.
This By-law shall be enforced by the Chief Building Official or an Inspector.
## 1.4 Administration
The Chief Building Official is responsible for the administration of this by-law.
## 1.5 Conflicts with other by-law
Where a provision of this By-law conflicts with a provision of another by-law in force in the City of Temiskaming Shores, the provisions that establishes the higher standard in terms of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the general public and the environmental well-being of the municipality, shall prevails to the extent of the conflict.
## PART 2 DEFINITIONS
Definitions of words, phrases and terms used in this By-law that are not included in the list of definitions in this section shall have the meanings which are commonly assigned to them in the context in which they are used in this by-law.
The words, phrases and terms defined in this section have the following meaning for the purposes of this by-law.
## SECTION
- 2.1 "Act" or "BCA" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23 as amended.
- 2.2 "Applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applies for a permit or the person authorized by the owner to apply for a permit on the
- 2.3 "Architect" means a holder of a license, a certificate of practice, or a temporary license under the Architect's Act as defined in the OBC.
- 2.4 "As Constructed Plans" means as constructed plans as defined in the OBC.
- 2.5 "Brownfield" means a property or land that is potentially contaminated due to historical industrial or commercial land use practices and is underutilized, derelict or vacant and is governed by Section 168.3.1. of the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER E. 19 as amended
- 2.6 "Building" means a building as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act.
- 2.7 "Chief Building Official" means a Chief Building Official appointed by bylaw of The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores for the purposes
## PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
of enforcement of the Act.
- 2.8 "Construct" means construct as defined in Section 1.(1) of the Act.
- 2.9 "Corporation" means The Corporation of City of Temiskaming Shores.
- 2.10 "Demolish" means demolish as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act.
- 2.11 "Farm Building" means a farm building as defined in the OBC.
- 2.12 "Inspector" means a Building Inspector appointed by the by-law of The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores for the purposes of enforcement of the Act.
- 2.13 "Ontario Building Code" or "OBC" means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act as amended.
- 2.14 "Prescribed Form" means the applicable Provincial or Municipal Prescribed form(s) as set out in Appendix " 4".
- 2.15 "Permit" means written permission or written authorization from the Chie Building Official to perform construction or demolition regulated by this by-lav and the Act, or to change the use of a building or part of a building or parts thereof as regulated by the Act.
- 2.16 "Plumbing" means plumbing as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act.
- 2.17 "Professional Engineer" means a person who holds a license or a temporary license under the Professional Engineer's Act, as defined in the OBC.
- 2.18 "Residential Construction site" means any construction site in respect of which a building permit has been issued for the construction of a new building consisting of a single dwelling unit; except where the site is within a registered plan of subdivision which is being developed for the first time.
- 2.19 "Seasonal Recreational Use" means seasonal recreational use as defined in the City of Temiskaming Shores Zoning By-laws.
- 2.20 "Sewage System" means a sewage system as defined in the Building OBC.
- 2.21 "Sewage Works" means a sewage works as defined in the Ontario Water Resources Act.
- 2.22 "Surveyor's Real Property Report (SPR)" means a legal document that clearly illustrates the location of all visible public and private improvements relative to property boundaries.
## Building Permit
- 3.1 No person shall construct or cause to be constructed a building within the boundaries of the Corporation unless a building permit has been issued by the Chief Building Official or his/her designate.
A building permit is required for all types of construction governed by the OBC, including renovation (Part 11), plumbing (Part 7) and farm buildings that are not covered under a separate class of permit.
## Demolition Permit
- 3.2 No person shall demolish or cause to be demolished a building within the boundaries of the Corporation unless a permit has been issued by the Chief Building Official or his/her designate.
This permit governs both the type and method of demolition under the OBC.
## Partial Permit
- 3.3 When, in order to expedite construction, 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 shall be made and fees paid for the complete project. Complete plans and specification covering the portion of the construction for which immediate approval is desired shall be filed with the Chief Building
Where a permit is issued for part of a building or project, this shall not be construed to authorize construction beyond the plans for which approval was given nor, that approval will necessarily be granted for the entire building or project.
## Conditional Permit
- 3.4 A conditional permit may be issued although all requirements of Subsection 8(2) have not been met provided the requirements of Clauses 8. (3).(a), (b) and (c) of the BCA have been complied with prior to the issuance of a conditional permit.
## Change of Use Permit
- 3.5 No person shall change the use of a building or part of a building or cause a change of use of a building or part of a building, which would result in an increase in hazard as determined under the OBC, without a permit
## PART 3 CLASSES OF PERMITS
Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition and change of use of buildings and permit fees shall be as set out in Appendix "1" to this Schedule.
## SECTION
## SECTION
## PART 4 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES RELATING TO PERMITS
## Revisions to Permit (required in writing)
- 4.1 After the issuance of a permit under the BCA, notice of any material change to a plan, specification, document or other information on the basis of which the permit was issued, must be given in writing, to the Chief Building Official together with the details of such change. This submission shall not be
construed as authorization to proceed with the changes without the Chief Building Official's written authorization and the appropriate fees paid.
## PART 5 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
## General Requirements to Obtaining a Permit
- 5.1 To obtain a permit, the owner or an agent authorized in writing by the owner, shall file an application in writing by completing a prescribed form appropriate for the permit required, as listed in Appendix "4", available at the offices of the municipality or on our website at www.temiskamingshores.ca. The form shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official and include the following information,
- 1) identify and describe in detail the construction or demolition, to be covered by this permit for which the application is made,
- 2) identify and describe in detail the existing use(s) and the proposed use(s) for which the building is intended,
- 3) include the legal description, the municipal address and where appropriate, the unit number of the land on which the work is to be done;
- 4) be accompanied with all of the required and completed Schedules (where applicable),
- 6) be accompanied by the required fees as calculated in accordance with Appendix "1" to this By-law,
- 5) be accompanied by the completed "Listing of Applicable Law" form in accordance with Appendix "4" and all documentation to support compliance with the applicable law,
- 7) state the name, current address and telephone number of the owner, and where the owner is not the applicant, the authorized agent shall also provide his/her name, current address and telephone number,
- 8) when Division "C" Subsection 1.2.2. of the OBC applies, pe accompanied by a "General Review Commitment" form completed and signed by the "owner", architect and any of the professional engineers) undertaking to provide the plans and specifications of the construction,
- 9) 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, R.S.O 1990, CHAPTER O.31, and
- 10) be signed by the owner or authorized agent who shall certify as to the truth of the contents of the application.
## SECTION
## 5.2 Building, Conditional and Demolition Permits
- 5.2.1 Where application is made for a construction permit under subsection 8(1) of the BCA, in addition to the General Requirements to obtaining a permit the application shall:
- (a) include two (2) complete sets of plans and specifications, documents and other information as required by Division "C", ', Sentence 1.3.1.3.(5) of the OBC and as described in this by-law for work to be covered by the permit; and
- (b) include such information as described in this by-law to establish that the work covered by the permit will not be in contravention of the BCA, the OBC, this by-law and all other applicable law as defined and listed in Division "A", Article 1.4.1.3. of the OBC.
- 5.2.2 Where application is made for a demolition permit under subsection 8(1) of the BCA, in addition to the General Requirements to obtaining a permit the application shall:
- (a) include two complete sets plans and specifications, documents and other information as required by Division "C", Article 1.3.1.3. of the OBC and as described in this by-law for the work to be covered by the permit;
- (b) when Division "C', Article 1.2.2.3. of the OBC applies, be accompanied by a signed "Commitment to General Review" by a Professional Engineer on the form prescribed in Schedule "4" of this By-law; and
- (c) include such information as described in this by-law to establish that the work covered by the permit will not be in contravention of the BCA, the OBC, this by-law and all other applicable law as defined and listed in Division "A", Article 1.4.1.3. of the OBC.
- 5.2.3 Where application is made for a conditional permit under subsection 8(3) of the Act, in addition to the General Requirements to obtaining a permit the application shall:
- (a) include two (2) complete sets of plans and specifications, documents and other information as required by Division "C", Sentence 1.3.1.3.(5) of the OBC and as described in this by-law for the construction to covered by the permit;
- (b) state the reason why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in construction would occur if a conditional permit is not granted; and
- (c) state the necessary approvals 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 be filed with the Chief Building Official; and
- (e) require that the owner and such other interested persons, as the Chief Building Official determines, to enter into an agreement with the Municipality prior to the issuance of a permit.
## Change of Use Permits
- 5.3 Every application for a change of use permit issued under subsection 10(1) of the BCA shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official, in addition to the General Requirements to obtaining a permit the application shall:
- (a) describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed, by a description that will readily identify and locate the building;
## SECTION
- (b) identify and describe in detail the current and proposed occupancies of the building or part of a building for which the application is made;
- (c) include plans and specification 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 OBC, including: floor plans; details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying required fire resistance ratings, load bearing capacities, and details of the any existing "sewage system" or "sewage works"; and
- (d) a change of use permit shall not be issued prior to an inspection being conducted by an inspector.
## Alternative Solutions (as defined in the OBC)
- 5.4 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 may be issued, contains an alternative solution for which authorization under Subsection 2.1.1. of Division "C" of the OBC is requested, the submissions must be prepared, sealed and signed by a professional engineer and/or architect with experience in the use of the materials, systems or building design to which the submission relates and the following information shall be provided to the Chief Building Official:
- (a) identifies applicable objectives, functional statements and acceptable solutions;
- (b) a description of the proposed material, system or building design for which an alternative solution is requested;
- (c) the designer shall provide documentation that establishes on the basis of past performance, tests described in Article 2.1.1.2. of Division "C" of the OBC or other evaluation that the proposed alternative solution will achieve the level of performance required under Article 1.2.1.1. of Division "A" of the OBC; and
- (d) be accompanied by a "General Review Commitment" form completed and signed by the "owner" and the designer {architect and/or the professional engineer(s)} undertaking to provide the plans and specifications of the alternative solution.
## Sewage System Permit
- 5.5 Every application for a sewage system permit under section 8(1) of the BCA shall be made to the Temiskaming Health Unit using the provincial application form "Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish".
## Sewage Works Permit
- 5.6 Every application for a sewage works system under the Ontario Water Resources Act shall be made to the Ministry of the Environment in such a manner as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction.
## PART 6
## PLANS, SUBMISSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
## Required Information
- 6.1 Sufficient information, such as plans, specifications, documents and other information shall be submitted with each application for a permit to enable he Chief Building Official to determine whether or not the proposer
construction, demolition or change of use will conform to the BCA, the OBC and any other applicable law as defined by Article 1.4.1.3.of Division "A" of the OBC.
## Required Submissions
- 6.2 Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, be accompanied by two complete sets of the plans and specifications prepared in accordance with generally accepted architectural and engineering practices for construction of the building and as required under this by-law.
## Required Contents of Plans And Specifications
- 6.3 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 be dated, shall contain the necessary designer information and signed as required by Clause 3.2.5.1.(1).(c) of Division "C" of the OBC. The submission shall include such working drawings as set out in Appendix "2" to this Schedule unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official.
## Depth of Frost Penetration
- 6.4 For the purposes of Division "B" ", Table 9.12.2.2 in row 5 column 5 of the OBC, the depth of frost penetration shall be at a minimum five (5) feet for foundations containing heated basement or crawl space and six (6) feet for foundations containing no heated space.
## Water Supply - Sewage Systems and Sewage Works
- 6.5 If a municipal water supply system is not available, and a private sewage system or sewage works is provided to service a building, a source of water shall be provided that will supply at a minimum, a volume of water equal to the daily design flow rate of the private sewage system or sewage works that has been approved by the authority having jurisdiction. The source of water shall be available on a continual year round basis.
## Class of Sewage Systems
- 6.6 Where plumbing facilities are required by the OBC and a municipal sewage system is not available, a Class 4 leaching bed system shall be installed to service all classes of buildings with the exception of buildings designated as seasonal recreational use, which may be serviced by a Class 1 sewage system, or a Class 4 leaching bed system.
Where plumbing facilities are required to service a tent regulated by the OBC, and a municipal sewage system is not available, a Class 1 sewage system may be provided in accordance with the OBC.
## Municipal Services
- 6.7 When the proposed construction site is located where municipal services are provided each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, be accompanied by an "Application for Municipal Services" (Form D-06 of Appendix "4") of this Schedule, as amended. With this form the applicant shall provide a site plan with the location of the proposed municipal water supply, sanitary systems, and storm water systems.
## Entrance Permit
- 6.8 Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, be accompanied by an Application for an "Application for New or
Larger Entrance" (Form D-05 of Appendix "4") of this Schedule on which is provided a description of the proposed driveway entrance to a municipally maintained roadway, and a site plan depicting the size and proposed location of the entrance in relation to lot lines and existing or proposed buildings.
## Declaration of Use
- 6.9 Every application for a Construction Permit, Conditional Permit or a Change of Use Permit shall be accompanied with a "Declaration of Use" in which the applicant declares that the proposed building to which the application relates to will be, and will remain to be used exclusively for the uses as permitted by the OBC and Municipal Zoning By-Laws.
The "Declaration of Use" shall be sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths and would have the same force and effect as if made under oath, and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act. The "Declaration of Use" may be registered against the property at the expense of the owner.
The chief building official may waive the requirement of the "Declaration of Use" and or the requirement for registration in association with a permit application.
## Brownfields - Environmental Protection Act - Reg. 153/04
- 6.10 For the purposes of this Section and Form D-07 of Appendix "4" to this Schedule, a "Change of Property Use" and "Change in Use" does not include reference to a change of zoning of a property under municipal by-laws or to the change of use of a building as regulated by the BCA or the OBC.
For the purposes of this Section and Form D-06 of Appendix "4" to this Schedule, types of "Property Uses" shall have the meanings as defined in the Environmental Protection Act - Reg. 153/04 and does not include reference to property uses under municipal by-laws.
- a) Each application unless otherwise specified by the chief building official shall be accompanied by a Form D-06 of Appendix "4" to this Schedule, on which shall be provided: the legal description of the property;
- b) the present use of the property;
- c) all former uses of the property;
- d) the property use proposed for by this application;
- e) each application, unless otherwise specified by the chief building official shall be accompanied by copies of such records on file with the Land Registry Office which relate to the present and former property uses; and
- c) each application, unless otherwise specified by the chief building official shall be accompanied by a copy of any "Certificate of Property Use" and/or "Record of Site Condition", , and/or any other record relating to the property pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act.
## Site Plans
- 6.11 A site plan, which is used to demonstrate compliance with the Act, the OBC or other applicable law, shall be submitted with each application. The site plan shall be referenced to a current plan of survey certified by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor and shall include such information as:
- a) lot dimensions;
- b) lot area and percentage of lot coverage of the proposed building and any other existing or proposed buildings;
- c) location and setback of the proposed buildings from the property lines,
- d) location and distance of every other adjacent building from property lines
## SECTION
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and the main building; and
- e) proposed finished grade elevations at the four corners of the subject property as well as well as the proposed finished grades at the four corners of the proposed building(s).
## PART 7 SURVEYOR'S REAL PROPERTY REPORT
## Surveyor's Real Property Report requirements
- 7.1 A Surveyor's Real Property Report (SRPR) shall be submitted prior to the "NOTICE OF COMPLETION READINES FOR OCCUPANCY". The SRPR will
- (a) a legal description of the property including the municipal address,
- (b) the dimensions and locations of property boundaries,
- (c) the location of all buildings in relation to property boundaries,
- (d) finished ground levels or grades at the corners of the building;
- (e) finished ground levels or grades at the corners of the subject property;
- (f) the location of adjacent properties, roads, lanes, etc.,
- (g) fire access routes and existing fire hydrant locations,
- (i) it generally includes a written report highlighting the surveyor's opinion of any concerns,
- (h) the type and location of any land-related encumbrances or interests on the property title including utility rights-of-way, roadways, neighbour's rights-of-way, etc.
- (i) a surveyor's certificate indicating that the information represented on the plan is from actual field measurement and title research by himself or staff under his direct supervision, and
- (k) an SRPR must contain a raised sealed embossment from the signing and responsible surveyor,
in order to verify that the work conforms with the BCA, the OBC and other applicable law.
## PART 8 PERMIT, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE FEES
## Fees Payable
- (a) Fees for a required permit shall be as set out in Appendix "'" to this Schedule, and as required by Division "C", Clause 1.3.1.3.(5).(e) of the OBC shall be paid upon submission of an application for a permit,
- (b) no permit shall be issued until the fees are paid in full,
- (c) where the application is made for a Conditional Permit the fees shall be paid for the complete project, and
- (d) where construction is incomplete or deficient and a call-back reinspection is required to determine compliance, an inspection fee shall be charged to the applicant and paid in full prior to the re-inspection being conducted as set out in Appendix "I" to this Schedule.
## Fees - Cost of Valuation
- 8.2 (a) The fees payable in respect of an application for a construction or demolition permit issued under Subsection 8(1) and 8(3) of the BCA are based on the cost of valuation of the proposed work,
- (b) the cost of valuation of the proposed work shall mean the total cost of all work regulated by the permit including the cost of all plans, material, labour, equipment, overhead, professional and related services, and
- (c) for residential development that is typically undertaken and /or managed by the owner, or in cases where reasonable costing is difficult to determine, the table as set out in Appendix "6" will be used to arrive at the cost of valuation of the proposed work.
## Fees - Change of Use Permit
- 8.3 Where fees payable in respect to an application for a change of use permit issued under Subsection 10(1) of the Act are based on a floor area, floor area shall mean the total floor space of all storey's subject to the change of
## Fees - Cost of Valuation - Dispute
- 8.4 The Chief Building Official may place a valuation on the cost of the proposed work for the purposes of establishing the permit fee, and where disputed by the applicant, the applicant shall pay the required fee under protest and within six months of completion of the project, shall submit an audited statement of the actual costs, and where the audited costs are determined to be less than the valuation, the Chief Building Official shall issue a refund.
## Refunds
- 8.5 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, upon receipt of a written request for a refund, the Chief Building Official shall determine the amount of paid permit fees that may be refunded to the applicant, if any, in accordance with Appendix "3" to this Schedule.
## Dormant File Maintenance Fee
- 8.6 Where a permit has been issued and the construction or demolition authorized by the permit is, in the opinion of the chief building official substantially suspended or discontinued for a period of more than one year, a dormant file maintenance fee shall be charged to the applicant as set out in Appendix "1" of this Schedule.
## Changing Permit Fees
- 8.7 that have requested notification of any public meeting held with respect to a the persons or organization requesting notification and shall be provided a
## PART 9 ANNUAL REPORT
## SECTION
- 9.1
## SECTION
## SECTION
## Annual Report
The Chief Building Official shall prepare an annual report outlining the fees and costs of OBC and BCA enforcement. The report shall include:
- (a) the total fees collected in the 12 month period, ending no later than three months before the release of the report;
- (b) the direct costs of administering and enforcing the BCA including the review of the applications for permits and inspections of buildings;
- (c) the indirect costs of administering and enforcing the BCA, including support and overhead costs; and
- (d) the amount of a reserve fund, if one has been established for any purpose relating to the administration of enforcement of the BCA.
## PART 10 CODE OF CONDUCT
## Code of Conduct for Building Officials
- 10.1 In accordance with Clause 7.1 (1) of the BCA, a Code of Conduct for the Chief Building Official and Inspectors shall be as set out in Appendix "5" to this Schedule.
## PART 11 NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
## Prescribed Notices - Required Inspections
- 11.1 The applicant shall notify the chief building official or an inspector at each stage of construction for which notice is required under the OBC Division C Sentence 1.3.5.1.(2) and/or as itemized on the permit authorizing the construction.
The applicant shall allow two business days for the inspector to undertake a site inspection of the building to which the notice relates.
## Notice of Completion
- 11.2 The applicant shall notify the chief building official or an inspector upon completion of construction and installation of components required to permit the issue of and occupancy permit under Subsection 1.3.3. in Division "C" of the OBC.
Such notice shall be in the prescribed from D-12 "Notice of Completion and Readiness for Occupancy" and the applicant shall allow two business days for the inspector to undertake a site inspection of the building to which the notice relates.
No person shall occupy or permit to be occupied any building or part of a building, unless the chief building official has issued a permit in conformance with Subsection 1.3.3. in Division "C" of the OBC authorizing such occupation.
## SECTION
## 12.1
## SECTION
## 13.1
## SECTION
## 14.1
## Prescribed Forms
1. The form prescribed for use as an Application for Change of Use permit under Section 10 (2) of the BCA shall be on Form D-01 identified in Appendix "4" to this Schedule.
2. The Change of Use permit issued under Section 10 (1) of the BCA shall be on Form D-08 identified in Appendix "4" to this Schedule.
3. The form prescribed for use as an Application to Construct or Demolish permit under Section 8. (1) of the BCA shall be on Form D-02 identified in Appendix "4" to this Schedule. French version shall be Forme D-03F Application de permit pour construire ou démolir.
4. A Permit to Construct issued under Section 8 (1) of the BCA shall be on Form D-09 identified in Appendix "4" to this Schedule.
5. A Permit to Demolish issued under Section 8 (1) of the BCA shall be on Form D-10 identified in Appendix "4" to this Schedule.
## PART 13 OTHER FORMS
## Other Forms
1. The form for use as a "Notice of Readiness for Inspection" under Section 10.2-(1) of the BCA shall be on Form D-11 of Appendix "4" to this Schedule.
2. The form for use as a "Notice of Completion and Readiness for Occupancy" under Section 11 of the BCA shall be on Form D-12 of Appendix "4" to this Schedule.
3. The form for use as an "Application to Connect to Municipal Services" D04 (Potable water system, Sewage works and Storm water system) of Appendix "4" to this Schedule.
4. The form prescribed for use as an "Application for a New or Larger Entrance Permit" D-05 of Appendix "4" to this Schedule.
## PART 14 ORDERS
## Orders
1. An "Order to Comply" pursuant to Section 12 (2) of the BCA shall be on Form D-13 of Appendix "4" to this Schedule.
2. An "Order to Uncover" pursuant to Section13 (6) of the BCA shall be on Form D-14 of Appendix "4" to this Schedule.
3. A "Stop Work Order" pursuant to Section 14 (1) of the BCA shall be on Form D-15 of Appendix "4" to this Schedule.
4. An "Order Not to Cover or Enclose" pursuant to Section 13 (1) of the BCA shall be on Form D-16 of Appendix "4" of this Schedule.
5. An "Order Requiring Tests and Samples" pursuant to Section 18 (1) (f) of the BCA shall be on Form D-17 of Appendix "4" of this Schedule.
## PART 12 PRESCRIBED FORMS
## SECTION
## SECTION
## PART 15 AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS
## As Constructed Plans
- 15.1 The chief building official may require that a set of plans of a building or any class of buildings as constructed, in a format specified by the chief building official be filed with the chief building official on completion of construction under such conditions as may be prescribed in the OBC.
## PART 16 FENCING OF CONSTRUCTION SITES
## Required Fencing
- 16.1 A person issued a permit to Construct or Demolish under the BCA, for any work in the City of Temiskaming Shores shall erect and maintain a fence to enclose the construction or demolition site, including any areas where equipment is operated or material is stored.
## Exemption
- 16.2 Notwithstanding Section 16.1, the chief building official is authorized to grant an exemption from the requirements to erect and maintain a fence provided he or she is satisfied that the conditions at a site would not present a particular hazard to the public after having regard for:
- (a) the proximity of the site to occupied dwellings;
- (b) the proximity of the site to places frequented by the public, including streets; parks, businesses and workplaces;
- (C) the effectiveness of any existing fencing adjacent to the site;
- (d) the feasibility and effectiveness of fencing the site;
- (e) any proposed security measures to deter entry to the site;
- (f) the hazard presented by the activity occurring and materials used on the site;
- (g) the expected duration of the hazard; and
- (h) any other safety considerations.
Where work on a construction or demolition site is substantially suspended or abandoned, the chief building official may revoke an exemption granted under this section by serving written notice on the applicant.
## General Requirements
- 16.3 Every fence required by this by-law shall;
- (a) be erected at the perimeter of the site to fully enclose the site;
- (b) be built to deter entry by unauthorized persons or vehicles;
- (c) have no rails, other horizontal or diagonal bracing, attachments or pattern of openings on the outside that would facilitate climbing;
- (d) at the access opening, be equipped with gates that shall be built to specifications that provide performance and safety at least equivalent to the fence, and deter entry by unauthorized persons;
- (e) be maintained in good repair and free from health, fire and accident hazards;
## SECTION
- 17.1 Upon written request by the applicant, a permit regulated by this by-law may be transferred to the new owner upon a change of ownership.
- (f) be closed and locked or securely reinstalled when the site is unattended;
- (g) be removed not later than 30 days after completion of the construction or demolition work.
## Construction Details
- 16.4 A fence required by this section shall:
- (a) if erected on a residential construction site between an excavation on the site and a public sidewalk or lane that is within 3.0 meters of the excavation, have a height not less than 1.8 meters above the grade outside the enclosed area.
- (b) if erected on any other residential construction site, have a height not less than 1.2 meters above the grade outside the enclosed area.
- (c) if erected on any other construction or demolition site, have a height not less than 1.8 meters above the grade outside the enclosed area.
- (d) if built of wood, the outside face shall be smooth exterior grade plywood or waferboard 12.5 millimetres thick that is close-boarded, securely nailed or screwed to 89 millimetre by 89 millimetre vertical posts spaced at 2.4 meters centers and embedded sufficiently deep into the ground to provide a rigid support, and securely nailed or screwed to 39 millimetre by 89 millimetre horizontal rails secured to the vertical posts at the top, bottom and intermediate locations at 600 millimetre centers.
- (e) if built of plastic mesh, the fencing shall be fastened securely at 200 millimetre centers to steel T or 50 millimetre wide U posts, spread at not more than 1.2 metre centers and embedded at least 600 millimetres into the ground, with the top and bottom of the plastic mesh secured horizontally by an 11 gauge lacing cable threaded through the mesh and looped and fastened to each post.
- if built with chain link, the mesh shall have openings no larger than 50 millimetres and shall be fastened securely both to vertical steel posts, spaced at not more than 2.4 metre centers and embedded at least 600 millimetres into the ground, and to top and bottom horizontal steel rails or 9 gauge steel wire.
Any hoarding, canopy or similar protective barrier required under provincial law may form part of the fence.
The fence may be a combination of the fence types specified in this article or may be built of other materials if the fence can be shown to provide performance and safety equivalent to fence types specified and the chief building official.
## Conflict
- 16.5 Where this section conflicts with any legislation, regulation or other by-law, the more restrictive applies
## PART 17 TRANSFER OF PERMITS
## Change of Ownership
## Fee for Transfer of Permit
- 17.2 The fee prescribed shall be as set out in Appendix "1" of Schedule "A" to this
## SECTION
## SECTION
by-law and shall be due and payable upon submission of a written request for transfer of any permit covered by this by-law.
## Responsibility
- 17.3 Upon the transfer of a permit, the new owner shall become responsible for and under all conditions set out in the permit.
- 17.4 The chief building official may request from the new owner any proof of engagement of design professional where appropriate and/or provisions of information by the new owner.
## PART 18 PENTALTY
## Additional Information
## Penalties
- 18.1 of the BCA. Penalties for offences under this by-law are provided in Subsection 36(3)-(5)
## PART 19 VALIDITY
## Validity of By-law
- 19.1 It is declared that notwithstanding that any section or sections of this by-law, by-law are separate and independent from the other and enacted as such.
## Appendix "f" to Schedule "A" of By-law No. 2013-052 respecting Classes of Permits and Permit Fees.
| Fee Payable - January 1, 2015 | $8.45 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of the cost of valuation of construction or a minimum of $84.50 | $8.45 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of the cost of valuation of construction or a minimum of $84.50 | $8.45 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of the cost of valuation of construction or a minimum of $84.50 $8.45 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of the cost of valuation of construction or a minimum of | $84.50 plus $230.00 administrative fees $170.00 per application | $84.50 per application $84.50 per application plus $0.03 per square foot | $56.25 per application | $56.75 per inspection | $56.75 per inspection | $84.50 per year or a portion thereof |
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| Fee Payable - January 1, 2014 | construction or a minimum of | $8.20 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of the cost of valuation of construction or a minimum of | $82.00 $8.20 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of the cost of valuation of construction or a minimum of $82.00 $8.20 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of the cost of valuation of construction or a minimum of | $82.00 plus $220.00 administrative fees $165.00 per application | $82.00 per application $82.00 per application plus $0.03 per square foot | $55.00 per application | $55.00 per inspection | $55.00 per inspection | $82.00 per year or a portion thereof |
| Fee Payable - 2013 | $7.90 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of the cost of valuation of construction or a minimum of $79.00 | $7.90 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of the cost of valuation of construction or a minimum of $79.00 | $7.90 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of the cost of valuation of construction or a minimum of $79.00 $7.90 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of the cost of valuation of construction or a minimum of $79.00 plus $210.00 | administrative fees $160.00 per application | $79.00 per application $79.00 per application plus $0.03 per square foot | $52.50 per application | $52.50 per inspection | $52.50 per inspection | $79.00 per year or a portion thereof |
| Class of permit or fee | A Building Permit to construct a building or Sundiur ithin Ontario cine of a Tam | A Building Permit to construct a Structure Designated in the Ontario Building Code in Div. "A", Sentence 1.1.2.2 (2) | A Building Permit to construct a building or structure within the meaning the meaning of the Act but not covered in Column 2, Rows 1 and 2 A Conditional Permit | A Demolition Permit for a building described in Division "C", Sentence 1.2.2.3.(1) | A Demolition Permit for all other buildings not described in Column 2, Row 5 A Change of Use Permit | Revisions, Assignment or Renewal of Permit | Re-inspection where work is not complete for the requested inspection | Inspection to allow a partial occupancy of a building or occupancy of a partially completed building | Dormant File Maintenance Fee |
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## Appendix "2" to Schedule "A"
## of By-law No. 2013-052 Respecting List of Plans or Working Drawing to accompany applications for permits.
- 1) Site Plan illustrating the dimensions of the parcel of land, together with the location of the existing and/or proposed building(s), indicating front, rear and side yards setbacks.
2. Floor Plan of each floor level indicating room dimensions, and the location and specifications of all doorways, windows, locks, stairways and landings.
3. Surveyor's Real Property Report at the completion of the basement or foundation walls, to determine compliance with zoning setback regulations.
- 4) Foundation Plan indicating location and specifications of all footings, foundation walls, piers and or slab on grade foundation components.
- 6) Roof Plan indicating location and specification of all structural framing and roof decking components including engineered truss systems.
- 5) Framing Plan indicating location and specifications of all walls, floors and ceiling assemblies including engineered floor systems.
7. Reflected Ceiling Plans
- 8) Sections and Details as required to determine compliance with the OBC.
9. Building Elevations
- 11) Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Drawings indicating location and specifications of all HVAC system components.
- 10) Electrical Drawings indicating location of all lighting and electrical components as required by the OBC.
- 12) Plumbing Drawings indicating location and specifications of foundation drains, roof water drainage system, sanitary sewers and drains. Specifications of all fixtures, traps, floor drains, vents and cleanouts. Water supply piping details and specifications including back flow prevention and water temperature regulators.
13. systems.
- 15) Emergency Systems indicating location and specifications of all emergency power supplies, emergency lighting and exit lighting systems.
- 14) Means of Egress & Facility Exits indicating locations and specifications of all means of egress from all floor areas.
NOTE: The chief building official may specify that not all the above-mentioned plans are required in association with a permit application.
## Appendix "3" to Schedule "A" of By-law No. 2013-052 respecting Refunds
| Status of Permit Application and/or Construction | Percentage of Fees Eligible for Refund |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Application filed and no processing or review of plans initiated. | 100 % |
| Application filed. Plans reviewed and zoning functions performed. | 80 % |
| Application filed. Plans reviewed and zoning functions pertormed. Permit has been issued. | 70 % |
| Additional deduction for each field inspection that had been performed. | 5 % |
| Minimum fee payable to obtain a permit as listed in Appendix "1" | 0 % |
## Appendix "4" to Schedule "A" of By-law No. 2013-052 respecting Forms
Form D-01
Form D-02
Form D-02F
Form D-03
Form D-04
Form D-05
Form D-06
Form D-07
Form D-08
Form D-09
Form D-10
Form D-11
Form D-12
Form D-13
Form D-14
Form D-15
Form D-16
Form D-17
Application for Change of Use
Application to Construct of Demolish
Application pour permit de construire ou démolir
Energy Efficiency Design Summary
Application to Connect to Municipal Services
Application for New or Larger Entrance
List of Applicable Law Form
Brownfields- Reserved
Change of Use Permit
Construction Permit
Demolition Permit
Notice of Readiness for Inspection
Notice of Completion and Readiness for Occupancy
Order to Comply
Order to Uncover
Stop Work Order
Order Not to Cover or Enclose
Order Requiring Tests and Samples
## Introduction
## Appendix "5" to Schedule "A" of By-law No. 2013-052 respecting
## Code of Conduct for Building Officials
The City of Temiskaming Shores maintains this Code of Conduct in accordance with the provisions of The Building Code Act. Building Officials undertake building certification functions that ensure quality, structural integrity and safety of buildings. Building Officials are exposed to potential conflicts of interest because of the special powers conferred on them. The conduct and behavior of the Temiskaming Shores's Building Officials reflects the Temiskaming Shores Building Department's commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, technical competence, skill, honesty, fairness and independence. Building Officials observe both the letter and the spirit of this code of conduct as it pertains to situations that bear on their responsibilities.
## Purpose
- To promote appropriate standards of behavior by building officials in the exercise of their powers and performance of their duties.
The purposes of this code of conduct are:
- To prevent practices that may constitute an abuse of power, and
- To promote appropriate standards of honesty and integrity.
## Standards of Conduct and Professionalism
The City of Temiskaming Shores Building Officials undertake at all times to:
1. Act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of building works or structures;
2. Maintain their knowledge and understanding of the best building practice, the building laws and regulations relevant to their building certifying functions;
3. Commit themselves to a process of continuous education so as to constantly be aware of developments in building design, practice and law relevant to their duties:
4. Comply with the provisions of Building Code Act, the Building Code and any other Act or Law that regulates or governs Building Officials or their functions;
5. Avoid situations where there may be, or where there may reasonably appear to be, a conflict between their duties to their clients, their profession, their peers and the public at large and their personal interests;
6. Not act beyond their level of competence or outside there area of expertise
7. Apply all relevant building laws, regulations and standards strictly and without favour and independent of influence of interested parties;
8. Perform their inspections and certifying duties impartially and in accordance with the highest professional standards;
9. Not divulge any confidential or sensitive information or material, that they became privy to in the performance of their duties, except in accordance with the laws governing freedom of information and protection of privacy;
10. To avoid any conduct that could bring Building Officials or the City of Temiskaming Shores into disrepute;
11. Extend professional courtesy to all;
12. Accept responsibility for the conduct of their subordinate employees;
13. Maintain current accreditation to perform functions assigned to them;
14. Take all reasonable steps to ascertain and document all available facts relevant to the performance of their duties;
The Building Code Act provides that the performance of Building Officials will be measured against this code of conduct. In response to any allegation of a breach of this code, the Chief Building Official shall direct an investigation and where appropriate, recommend disciplinary action against any Building Official who fails to comply with this code of conduct. Where the allegation is against the Chief Building Official, Council will direct the investigation and make such recommendations as are reasonable.
15. Exemplify compliance with all regulations and standards that govern building construction, health & safety or other matters related to their status as a building official Guideline for responding to misconduct allegations
In determining the appropriate discipline, the Chief Building Official or Council will have regard to the relevance of the conduct to the official's powers and responsibilities as well as severity of any misconduct.
Disciplinary Action arising form the violations of this code of conduct are the responsibility of Temiskaming Shores' administration and is subject to relevant employee agreements, employment law and standards.
## Appendix "6" to Schedule "A" of By-law No. 2013-052 Respecting Valuation of Construction Costs based on Area
(Note that these values may be adjusted annually based on the cost of living index at the discretion of the Chief Building Official
| Row | Description of Construction type | Value of Construction per square foot |
|----------|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| 1 | Residential new construction | $150.00 |
| 2 | Basement Renovation | $100.00 |
| 3 | New bathroom in existing building | $100.00 |
| 4 | Garage (interior finished) | $80.00 |
| 6 | Garage (unfinished) | $30.00 |
| 7 | Residential Decks | $10.00 |
| Column 1 | 2 | 3 |