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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
LA CORPORATION DE LA MUNICIPALITY DE NIPISSING OUEST
BY-LAW 2001/71
BEING A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE STANDARDS AND VITAL SERVICES
FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PHYSICAL CONDITION AND OCCUPANCY
OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing deems it desirable to enact the
following by-law for prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of all property within
the municipality and prohibiting the use of such property that does not conform to the standards; and
for requiring any property to be repaired and maintained so as to comply with said standards as
described herein or to be cleared of all buildings and structures, rubbish, debris and the lands left in
a graded and level condition;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality of West Nipissing has in effect an Official Plan that includes
provisions relating to property standards as provided in the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of West Nipissing hereby enacts as follows:
1.
DEFINITIONS
1.1
Accessory Building: means a detached building or structure, the use of which is
customarily incidental and subordinate to a principal use, building or structure and located on
the same property herewith.
1.2
Approved: means, as applied to grade, material, device or method of construction, approved
by the Property Standards Officer under the provisions of this By-law; approved by the
Building Inspector under the provisions of the Building Code; approved by the Fire Chief
under the provisions of the Fire Code, or approved by other authority designated by law to
give approval to the matter in question.
1.3
Balustrade: means a row of balusters or spindles surmounted by a railing.
1.4
Bathroom: means a room containing at least a toilet and bathtub or shower, or two rooms
which contain a total of at least one toilet and one bathtub and one bathtub or shower.
1.5
Basement: means a storey or storeys of a building located below the first storey.
1.6
Storey: means that portion of a building which is situated between the top of any floor and
the top of the floor next above it, and if there is no floor above it, that portion between the top
of such floor and the ceiling above it.
1.7
First Storey: means the storey with its floor closest to grade and having its ceiling more than
1.8 m (5 ft. 11 in.) above grade.
1.8
Building: means a structure having a roof, supported by columns or walls or supported
directly on the foundation and used for the shelter or accommodation of persons, animals or
goods.
1.9
Cellar: means that portion of a building between two floor levels which is partly or wholly
underground and which has more than one-half of its height, from finished floor to ceiling,
below the adjacent finished grade.
1.10
Chief Property Standards Officer: means the officer appointed by the Council to be the
Chief Property Standards Officer responsible for the administration and enforcement of this
By-law.
1.11
Compost: means a mixture of decaying organic matter used or intended to be used as
fertilizer.
1.12
Committee: means a Property Standards Committee, established under Section 15.6-(1) of
the Building Code Act, as set out in this by-law.
1.13
Corporation: means the Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing.
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1.14
Dwelling: means a building or structure or part of a building or structure occupied or capable
of being occupied for human habitation, and includes a building that would be or could be
intended to be used for such purposes, except for its state of disrepair, and shall include any
mobile dwelling unit.
1.15
Graffiti: means one or more letters, symbols or marks, howsoever made, that disfigure or
deface a property or object, but does not include a sign pursuant to the Municipality's sign
by-laws or a mural which has been authorized by the Municipality.
1.16
Dwelling Unit: means a suite of two or more rooms, designed or intended for use by one
family only, in which sanitary conveniences are provided, in which facilities are provided for
cooking, or the installation of cooking equipment, in which a heating system is provided and
containing a private entrance from outside the building or from a common hall or stairway
inside.
1.17
Fire Resistance Rating: means time in hours or parts thereof that a material construction
or assembly will withstand fire exposure, as determined in a fire test made in conformity with
generally accepted standards, or as determined by extension or interpretation of information
derived therefrom.
1.18
Guard: means a protective barrier installed around openings in floor areas or on the open
sides of a stairway, a landing, a balcony, a mezzanine, a gallery, a raised walkway and other
locations as required to prevent accidental falls from one level to another; such barriers may
or may not have openings.
1.19
Ground Cover: means organic or non-organic materials applied to prevent the erosion of
the soil, e.g. concrete, flagstone, gravel, asphalt, grass or other forms of landscaping.
1.20
Habitable Room: means a room designed for living, sleeping, eating or food preparation
including but not only a den, library, sewing room or enclosed sunroom.
1.21
Maintenance: means the preservation and keeping in good repair of a property.
1.22
Municipality: means the Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing.
1.23
Non-Residential Property: means a building or structure or part of a building or structure
not occupied in whole or in part for the purposes of human habitation, with the lands and
premises appurtenant thereto, and all outbuildings, fences or erections thereon or therein.
1.24
Noxious: means when used with reference to any land, building or structure, a use which,
from its nature, or from the manner of carrying on the same, creates or is liable to create, by
reason of destructive gas or fumes, dust, objectionable odour, noise or vibration or unsightly
storage of goods, wares, merchandise, salvage, junk, waste or other material, a condition
which may become hazardous or injurious as regards health or safety or which prejudices
the character of the surrounding area or interferes with the normal enjoyment of any use of
land, building or structure.
1.25
Notice
means a Notice of Violation and Order to demolish or repair property served by an officer
pursuant to this By-Law.
1.26
Occupancy: means the use or intended use of building or part thereof for the shelter or
support of persons, animals or property.
1.27
Occupant: means any person or persons over the age of eighteen years in possession of
the property.
1.28
Vacant Lot or land in this By-law shall not include municipally-owned properties
1.29
Officer: means the Property Standards Officer appointed by the Corporation to administer
and enforce this By-law.
1.30
Owner: includes:
1.1
the person who, for the time being, receives the rent of, or manages, or pays the
municipal taxes on residential property in connection with which the word is used,
whether on his own account or as agent or trustee of any other person, or who would
so receive the rent if the residential property were let; or
1.2
a vendor or such land under an agreement for sale who has paid any municipal taxes
thereon after the effective date of the agreement; or
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1.3
the person for the time being receiving installments of the purchase price of the land
or premises in connection with which the word "owner" is used, sold under an
agreement for sale, whether on his own account or as an agent or trustee for any
other person or who would so receive the installments of the purchase price if such
land premises were sold under agreement for sale; and
1.4
a lessee or occupant of the property who, under the terms of a lease, is required to
repair and maintain the property in accordance with the standards for the
maintenance and occupancy of property.
1.31
Person: means any human being, association, firm, partnership, incorporated company,
corporation, agent or trustee, and the heirs, executors or legal representatives of a person to
whom the context can apply according to law.
1.32
Plumbing and Plumbing Fixtures: means water heating facilities, water pipes, gas pipes,
garbage disposal units, water closets, bathtubs, showers, installed clothes washing or drying
machines, laundry tubs, sinks or other similar equipment; catch basins, drains, vents, traps,
together with all connections to water, gas sewerage, or vent pipes.
1.33
Premises: means that portion of real property which is owned by a specific person and
includes all buildings and structures thereon.
1.34
Property: means a building or structure or part of a building or structure and may include
the lands and premises appurtenant thereto and all mobile homes, mobile buildings, mobile
structures, outbuildings, fences and erections thereon, whether heretofore or hereafter
erected and includes vacant property.
1.35
Repair Residential Property: means any property that is used, or designed for use, as a
domestic establishment in which one or more persons usually sleep and prepare and serve
meals, and includes any land or buildings that are appurtenant to such establishment.
1.36
Sewage: means any liquid waste containing animal, vegetable or mineral matter in
suspension or solution but does not include roof water or runoff.
1.37
Sewerage System: means the municipal sanitary sewerage system when it becomes
available; until then, a private sewage disposal system approved by the Medical Officer of
the Health or the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority.
1.38
Standards: means the standard for the maintenance and improvement of the physical
condition and for the fitness for occupancy prescribed in this By-law.
1.39
Sub-Standard: means a quality less than that required by this By-law.
1.40
Unsafe Condition: means any condition that could be hazardous to the health or safety of
persons in the normal use of the premises or, persons whose access to the premises has not
been reasonably prevented.
1.41
Yard: means a space, appurtenant to a building or structure, located on the same lot as the
building or structure, and which space is open, uncovered and unoccupied from the ground
to the sky except for such accessory buildings, structures or uses as are specifically
permitted.
1.42
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer: means the West Nipissing Police Service or any
person appointed by Council for the purpose of enforcing the by-laws of the Municipality
2.
SCOPE -
This By-law shall apply to all property in the Municipality of West Nipissing, except property owned
by the Municipality.
3.
MAINTENANCE OF YARD AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
3.1
Yards
3.1.1 Every yard, including vacant lots shall be kept clean and free from;
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1.
Every yard, including vacant lots shall be kept clean and free from heavy undergrowth
and excessive growth of grass and weeds, additionally in residential urban areas
where grass forms part of the ground cover, it shall be maintained in a living condition
and at a height of not more than 12 inches or 30 centimetres;
2.
noxious plants, such as ragweed, poison oak, etc.;
3.
dead, decaying or damaged trees or other natural growth, and the branches and limbs
which create an unsafe condition;
4.
garbage, rubble, waste, construction material or other debris that constitutes an
unsafe condition;
5.
holes, pits, excavations or trenches constituting an unsafe condition;
6.
every yard, including vacant lots shall be kept clean and free from wrecked,
dismantled, inoperative, unused or any vehicles without valid licence plates, trailers,
boats, snowmobiles or other machinery or part thereof and junk and refuse of any
kind, except in an establishment licensed or authorized to conduct and operate such
a business;
7.
dilapidated, collapsed or partially constructed structures; and
8.
injurious insects, termites, rodents, vermin or other pests.
3.2
Exemptions
3.2.1 Property located in the following zone, as designated in the Zoning by-law, shall be exempt
from the provisions of Section 3.1.1 of this By-law.
a)
environmental protection zones
b)
development zones more than 60 metres from all other abutting zones unless
otherwise directed by Council.
3.2.2 Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prevent an antique car, being a motor vehicle
more than 30 years old, from being stored on any property for restoration purposes, provided
it is housed in a building.
3.2.3 Yards which allow for natural uncut grasses (i.e. - vetch) and alternative gardening or
landscaping methods may be permitted at the discretion of the Chief Property Standards
Officer.
3.3
Sewage and Drainage
3.3.1 Sewage or organic waste shall be discharged into the municipal sanitary sewage system
where such a system exists, or shall be disposed of in a manner acceptable to the local health
authorities.
3.3.2 All yards and exterior property areas shall be cultivated or protected with suitable ground
cover to allow safe passage of pedestrians.
3.3.3 No roof drainage or sump pump shall be discharged on sidewalks or stairs of the premises
or neighbouring property.
3.3.4 No person shall maintain or change the grade of any property which causes excessive
ponding or the entrance of water into a basement or cellar or an unsafe condition.
3.4
Parking Area, Walks and Driveways
3.4.1 All areas used for vehicular traffic and parking shall have a surface covering of asphalt,
concrete, interlocking stone or compacted stone or gravel and shall be kept in good repair
free of dirt and litter.
3.4.2 Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and other similar areas shall be maintained so as
to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions day or night.
3.5
Accessory Buildings, Fences and Other Structures
3.5.1 Accessory buildings, fences and other structures appurtenant to the property shall be
maintained in structurally sound condition and in good repair.
3.5.2 Accessory buildings, fences and other structures shall be protected from deterioration by the
application of appropriate weather resistant materials, including paint or other suitable
preservative.
3.6
Garbage Disposal
3.6.1 All garbage and refuse shall be promptly placed and kept in a suitable container and made
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available for removal.
3.6.2 Every garbage and refuse receptacle shall be constructed of watertight material, provided
with a tight fitting cover, and shall be maintained in a clean and odour-free condition at all
times.
3.6.3 Where private containerized garbage pick-up is provided, such containers shall be placed
behind the building line and kept in a neat and tidy condition.
3.6.4 Every residential property shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and
shall dispose of garbage and debris on a regular basis, in accordance with the municipal by-
laws.
3.6.5 Every floor, wall, ceiling and fixture of a residential property, including hallways, entrances,
laundry rooms, utility rooms and other common areas shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary
and safe condition.
3.6.6 Accumulation or storage of garbage, refuse, appliances, furniture or any other obstruction in
public hallways or stairways shall not be permitted.
3.7
Compost Heaps
3.7.1 The occupant of a residential property may provide for a compost pile, provided that the
compost pile is no larger than one square metre and 1.8 metres in height and is enclosed on
all sides by concrete blocks or lumber or in a forty-five gallon container, a metal frame building
with a concrete floor, or a commercial plastic enclosed container designed for composting.
4.
RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS
4.1
Prohibition
4.1.1 No person shall use or occupy, or permit the use or occupancy of any property that does not
conform to the standards set out in Sections 4.3 and 4.4 of this By-law.
4.1.2 The owner of any property which does not conform to the standards in this by-law shall repair
and maintain the property to conform to such standards or the property shall be cleared of all
buildings, structures, debris or refuse and left in a graded, leveled condition.
4.2
Pest Prevention
4.2.1 Dwellings shall be kept free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times. Methods used for
exterminating such pests shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Pesticides Act.
4.2.2 Openings, including windows, that might permit the entry of rodents, insects, vermin or other
pests, shall be appropriately screened or sealed.
4.3
Structural Soundness
4.3.1 Every part of a dwelling shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition so as to be
capable of safely sustaining its own weight load and any additional load to which it may be
subjected through normal use, having a factor of safety required by the Ontario Building
Code.
4.3.2 Walls, roofs and other exterior parts of a building shall be free from loose or improperly
secured objects or materials.
4.3.3 Foundation walls of a dwelling shall be maintained so as to prevent the entrance of insects,
rodents and excessive moisture.
4.3.4 Maintenance includes the shoring of the walls to prevent settling, installing sub-soil drains,
when necessary, at the footings, grouting masonry cracks, waterproofing walls, joints and
floors.
4.3.5 Every dwelling, except for slab on grade construction, shall be supported by foundation walls
or piers which extend below the frost line or to solid rock.
4.4
Foundations and Foundation Walls
4.4.1 The foundations and the foundation walls of every building or structure or part of a building
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or structure shall be structurally sound and maintained in that condition so that all masonry
cracks are grouted; walls, joists, beams or other exposed wood members are waterproofed,
so that there are adequate subsoil drains at footing levels and that jacking, underpinning or
shoring is done where necessary.
4.5
Fire Damage
4.5.1 In the event of fire, measures shall be taken as soon as possible to make the damaged
residence unit or residence building compatible with its environment and intended use.
4.5.2 Without restricting the generality of 4.5.1, such measures shall include:
1.
making the residence building or residence unit or accessory building
structure
safe;
2.
cleaning any smoke or water damaged surfaces exposed to view;
3.
refinishing such exposed surfaces so as to be in harmony with adjoining
undamaged surfaces and the general environment;
4.
Repairing of fire damaged surfaces exposed to view.
4.5.3 In the event of the exterior surface becoming damaged or marked by water or smoke or by
other natural causes, appropriate action shall be taken to restore or renew the affected
surface.
4.6
Exterior Walls
4.6.1 Exterior walls of a dwelling and their components, including soffits, fascia, shall be maintained
in good repair free from cracked, broken or loose masonry units, stucco and other defective
cladding or trim.
4.6.2 Paint or some other suitable preservative or coating must be applied and maintained so as
to prevent deterioration due to weather conditions, insects or other damage.
4.6.3 Exterior walls of a dwelling and their components shall be free of inappropriate signs, painted
slogans, graffiti and similar defacements.
4.7
Windows and Doors
4.7.1 Windows, doors, skylights and basement or cellar hatchways shall be maintained in good
repair, weather tight and reasonably draft-free, to prevent heat loss and infiltration by the
elements.
4.7.2 Maintenance referred to in 4.7.1 includes painting, replacing damaged doors, frames and
other components, window frames, sashes and casings, replacement of non-serviceable
hardware and re-glazing where necessary.
4.7.3 In a dwelling unit, all windows that are intended to be opened and all exterior doors shall have
suitable hardware so as to allow locking or otherwise securing from inside the dwelling unit,
and at least one entrance door to a dwelling unit shall have suitable hardware so as to permit
locking or securing from either inside or outside the dwelling unit.
4.7.4 Where storm windows and doors are installed in dwellings, they shall be maintained in good
repair and, where screening is provide on windows and doors, it shall also be maintained in
good repair.
4.7.5 All shutters on windows shall be maintained in good repair, including painting, replacing or
other suitable means to prevent deterioration due to weather and insects.
4.7.6 Solid core doors shall be provided for all entrances to dwelling units and hallways for reasons
of security, fire separation, noise barrier and heat loss.
4.7.7 In residential buildings where there is a voice communication unit working in conjunction with
a security locking and release system controlling a particular entrance door and installed
between individual dwelling units and a secured entrance area, the said system shall be
maintained in good working order at all times.
4.7.8 Every window in a leased dwelling unit that is located above the first storey of a multiple
dwelling shall be equipped with an approved safety device that would prevent any part of the
window from opening greater than would permit the passage of a 100 mm diameter (3.9
inches) sphere and such safety device shall not prevent the window from being fully opened
during an emergency situation by an adult without the use of tools.
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4.8
Roofs
4.8.1 Roofs of dwellings and their components shall be maintained in a weather-tight condition,
free from loose or unsecured objects or materials.
4.8.2 Accumulations of excessive or dangerous ice or snow or both shall be promptly removed
from the roofs of dwellings and accessory buildings.
4.8.3 Where eavestroughing and roof gutters are provided, it shall be kept in good repair, free from
obstructions and properly secured to the building.
4.9
Walls, Ceilings and Floors
4.9.1 Every wall, ceiling and floor in a dwelling shall be maintained so as to provide a continuous
surface free of holes, cracks, loose coverings or other defects. Walls surrounding showers
and bathtubs shall be impervious to water.
4.9.2 Every floor of a dwelling shall be reasonably smooth and level and maintained so as to be
free of all loose, warped, protruding, broken or rotted boards or other material that might
cause an accident or allow the entrance of rodents and other vermin or insects.
4.9.3 Every floor in a bathroom, toilet room, kitchen, shower room, laundry room and kitchen shall
be maintained so as to be impervious to water and readily cleaned.
4.10
Stairs, Porches and Balconies
4.10.1 Inside and outside stairs, porches, balconies and landings shall be maintained so as to be
free of holes, cracks and other defects which may constitute accident hazards. Existing stair
treads or risers that show excessive wear or are broken, warped or loose and any supporting
structural members that are rotted or deteriorated shall be repaired or replaced.
4.11
Guardrails and Balustrades
4.11.1 A balustrade shall be installed and maintained in good repair on the open side of any stair
treads or risers that show excessive wear or are broken, warped or loose, and any supporting
structural members that are rotted or deteriorated shall be repaired or replaced.
4.11.2 A handrail shall be installed and maintained in good repair in all stairwells. Guardrails shall
be installed and maintained in good repair around all landings, porches and balconies and
guardrails, balustrades and handrails shall be constructed and maintained rigid in nature.
4.12
Kitchens
4.12.1 Every dwelling shall contain a kitchen area equipped with:
1.
a sink that is served with hot and cold running water and is surrounded by surfaces
impervious to grease and water;
2.
suitable storage area of not less than 0.23 metres (8 cubic feet);
3.
a counter or work area at least 0.61 m (2 ft.) in width by 1.22 m. (4 ft.) in length,
exclusive of the sink and covered with a material that is impervious to moisture and
grease and is easily cleanable;
4.
a space provided for cooking and refrigeration appliances including the suitable
electrical or gas connections.
4.13
Toilet and Bathroom Facilities
Toilet: A toilet shall be as indicated in the Ontario Building Code, Part 8- Sewage System.
4.13.1 Every dwelling unit shall contain a bathroom consisting of at least one fully-operational water
closet, wash basin and a bathtub shower unit.
4.13.2 Every wash basin and bathtub or shower shall have an adequate supply of hot and cold
running water.
4.13.3 Every water closet shall have a suitable supply of running water.
4.13.4 Every required bathroom or toilet room shall be accessible from within the dwelling unit and
shall be fully enclosed and provided with a door capable of being locked so as to allow privacy
for the persons using the said room.
4.13.5 All appropriate plumbing fixtures shall be provided with an adequate supply of potable hot and
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cold running water.
4.13.6 Hot water shall be supplied at a temperature of not less than 43 degrees Celsius (110F).
4.13.7 All plumbing, including drains, water supply pipes, water closets and other plumbing fixtures
shall be maintained in good working condition free of leaks and defects and all water pipes
and appurtenances thereto shall be protected from freezing.
4.13.8 Every fixture shall be connected to the sewerage system through water seal traps.
4.13.9 Every fixture shall be of such material, construction and design as will ensure that the exposed
surface or all parts are hard, smooth, impervious to hot and cold water, readily accessible for
cleansing and free from blemishes, cracks, stains or other defect that may harbour germs or
impede thorough cleansing.
4.14
Electrical Service
4.14.1 Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be wired for electricity and shall be connected to an
approved electrical supply system.
4.14.2 The electrical wiring, fixtures, switches, receptacles and appliances located or used in
dwellings, dwelling units and accessory buildings shall be installed and maintained in good
working order so as not to cause fire or electrical shock hazards.
4.14.3 All electrical services shall conform to the regulations established by the Power Corporations
Act, as amended.
4.14.4 Every habitable room in a dwelling unit shall have at least one electrical duplex outlet for each
11.1 square metre (120 sq. ft.) of floor space and for each additional 9.3 square metres (100
sq. ft.) of floor area, a second duplex outlet shall be provided.
4.14.5 Every bathroom, toilet room, kitchen, laundry room, furnace room, basement cellar and non-
habitable work or storage room shall be provided with a permanent light fixture.
4.14.6 Lighting fixtures and appliances installed throughout a dwelling unit, including stairways,
corridors, passage ways, garages and basements shall provide sufficient illumination so as
to avoid health or accidental hazards in normal use.
4.15
Heating, Heating Systems, Chimneys and Vents
4.15.1 Every dwelling and building containing a residential dwelling unit shall be provided with
suitable heating facilities capable of maintaining an indoor ambient temperature of 21
degrees Celsius (70 degrees F.) in the occupied dwelling units.
4.15.2 The heating system shall be maintained in good working condition so as to be capable of
safely heating the individual dwelling units to the required standards.
4.16
Egress
4.16.1 Every dwelling and each dwelling unit contained therein shall have a safe continuous and
unobstructed passage from the interior of the dwelling and the dwelling unit to the outside at
street or grade level.
4.16.2 Each dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit shall have at least two exits, both of
which may be common or the one of which may be common and the other may be an exterior
stair or fire escape.
4.16.3 Access to the stairs or fire escape shall be from corridors through doors at floor level, except
access from a dwelling unit, may be through a vertically mounted casement window having
an unobstructed opening of not less than 1.067 by 0.558 metres (42 X 22 inches) with a sill
height of not more than 0.914 metres (35 inches) above the inside floor.
4.16.4 A single exit is permitted from a dwelling unit where the path of egress is through an exterior
door located at or near ground level and access to such exit is not through a room not under
the immediate control of the occupants of the dwelling unit.
4.17
Natural Light
4.17.1 Every habitable room, except a kitchen, bathroom or toilet room, shall have a window or
windows, skylights or translucent panels facing directly or indirectly to an outside space and
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admits as much natural light equal to and not less than ten percent of the floor area for living
and dining rooms and five percent of the floor area for bedrooms and other finished rooms.
4.18
Ventilation
4.18.1 Every habitable room in a dwelling unit, including kitchens, bathrooms or toilet rooms, shall
have openings for ventilation providing an unobstructed free flow of air of at least 0.28 square
metres (3 sq. ft.) or an approved system of mechanical ventilation such that provide hourly
air exchanges.
4.18.2 All systems of mechanical ventilation shall be maintained in good working order.
4.18.3 All enclosed areas, including basements, cellars, crawl spaces and attics or roof spaces, shall
be adequately ventilated.
4.19
Elevating Devices
4.19.1 Elevators and other elevating devices including all mechanical and electrical equipment,
lighting fixtures, lamps, control buttons, floor indicators, ventilation fans and emergency
communication systems shall be operational and maintained in good condition and inspected
as required by the Elevating Devices Act.
4.20
Vital Services
4.20.1 Owners of residential buildings or any person or persons acting on behalf of such owner, shall
not disconnect or cause to be disconnected any service or utility supplying heat, electricity,
gas, refrigeration or water to any residential unit or building occupied by a tenant or lessee,
except for such reasonable period of time as may be necessary for the purpose of repairing,
replacing or otherwise altering said service or utility.
4.21
Occupancy Standards
4.21.1 The number of occupants, residing on a permanent basis in an individual dwelling unit, shall
not exceed one person for every nine square metres (96.88 sq. ft.) of habitable floor area.
For the purpose of computing habitable floor area, any area with the minimum ceiling height
less than 2.1 metres shall not be considered as habitable.
4.21.2 No room shall be used for sleeping purposes unless it has a minimum width of two metres
and a floor area of at least seven metres (75.35 sq. ft.). A room used for sleeping purposes
by two or more persons shall have a floor area of at least four square metres per person.
4.21.3 Any basement, or portion thereof, used as a dwelling unit shall conform to the
following
requirements:
(a)
each habitable room shall comply with all requirements set out in this by-law;
(b)
floor and walls shall be constructed so as to be damp-proof and impervious to water
leakage;
(c)
each habitable room shall be separated from the fuel fired heating unit or other
similarly hazardous equipment by a suitable fire separation and approved under the
Ontario Building Code;
(d)
access to each habitable room shall be gained without passage through a furnace
room, boiler room or storage room.
5.
VACANT LANDS AND BUILDINGS
5.1
All repairs and maintenance for property shall be carried out with suitable and sufficient
materials and in a manner accepted as good workmanship within the trades concerned, and
all new construction or repairs shall conform to the Ontario Building Codes where applicable.
5.2
Vacant Lands
5.2.1 Vacant land shall be maintained to the standards as described in 3.1 and 3.2 of this By-law.
5.2.2 Vacant land shall be graded, filled or otherwise drained so as to prevent recurrent ponding of
water.
5.2.3 In this By-law, vacant lands owned by the Municipality of West Nipissing shall not be included.
5.3.
Vacant Buildings
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5.3.1 Vacant buildings shall be kept cleared of all garbage, rubbish and debris and shall have all
water, electrical and gas services turned off except for those services that are required for
the security and maintenance of the property.
5.3.2 Every vacant building shall be boarded up to the satisfaction of the Property Standards Officer
by covering all openings through which entry may be obtained with at least 12.7 mm. (0.5
inch) weatherproof sheet plywood in a colour compatible with the surrounding walls and
securely fastened.
6.
NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY STANDARDS
6.1
All repairs and maintenance of property shall be carried out with suitable and sufficient
materials and in a manner accepted as good workmanship within the trades concerned. All
new construction or repairs shall conform to the Ontario Building Code where applicable.
6.1.1 The yards of non-residential property shall be maintained to the standards as described in
section 3.1 of this By-law.
6.1.2 The warehousing or storage of material or operative equipment that is required for the
continuing operation of the industrial or commercial aspect of the property shall be maintained
in a neat and orderly fashion so as not to create a fire or accident hazard or any unsightly
condition and shall provide unobstructed access for emergency vehicles.
6.1.3 Where conditions are such that a neat and orderly fashion is achieved but is still offensive to
view, the offensive area shall be suitably enclosed by a solid wall or a painted board or metal
fence, not less than 1.8 metres (6 ft.) in height and maintained in good repair.
6.2
Parking Areas and Driveways
6.2.1 All areas used for vehicular traffic and parking shall have a surface covering of asphalt,
concrete or compacted stone or gravel and shall be kept in good repair free of dirt and litter.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, non-residential properties which abut residential properties,
all areas used for vehicular traffic and parking shall have a surface covering of asphalt or
similar hard surface.
6.2.2 Areas used for vehicular traffic, parking spaces and other similar areas shall be maintained
so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions.
6.3
Structural Soundness
6.3.1 Every part of a building structure shall be maintained in a sound condition so as to be capable
of safely sustaining its own weight load and any additional load to which it may be subjected
through normal use, having a factor of safety required by the Ontario Building Code and
structural members or materials that have been damaged or indicate evidence of
deterioration shall be repaired or replaced.
6.3.2 Walls, roofs and other exterior parts of a building or structure shall be free from loose or
improperly secured objects or materials.
6.4
Exterior Walls
6.4.1 Exterior walls of a building or structure and their components, including soffits, fascia,
windows and doors shall be maintained in good repair free from cracked, broken or loose
masonry units, stucco and other defective cladding, and trim and paint or some other suitable
preservative or coating must be applied and maintained so as to prevent deterioration due to
weather conditions, insects or other damage.
6.4.2 Exterior walls of a building or a structure, and their components, shall be free of inappropriate
signs, painted slogans, graffiti and similar defacements.
6.5
Guardrail and Balustrades
6.5.1 A balustrade shall be installed and maintained in good repair on the open side of any stairway
or ramp containing three (3) or more risers including the landing or a height of 600 mm (24").
6.5.2 A handrail shall be installed and maintained in good repair in all stairwells, guardrails shall
be installed and maintained in good repair around all landings, mezzanine and similar areas
and, guardrails, balustrades and handrails shall be constructed and maintained rigid in
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nature.
6.6
Lighting
6.6.1 All non-residential establishments shall install and maintain sufficient windows, skylights and
lighting fixtures necessary for the safety of all persons attending the premises or as may be
required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, for industrial and commercial properties,
however lighting shall not be positioned so as to cause any impairment of use or enjoyment
of neighboring properties.
7.
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
7.1
The imperial measurements contained in this By-law are given for reference only.
7.2
Officers
7.2.1 i)
The Council of the municipality shall appoint a Property Standards Officer(s)
responsible for the administration and enforcement of this By-law and Inspection and
Enforcement Procedural Guidelines are included as Schedule "A" to this By-law. The
Property Standards Check List shall be as per Schedule "B" to this By-law.
Notwithstanding that the Property Standards Officer is responsible for the
administration and enforcement of this By-law, the West Nipissing Police Service
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall provide assistance in the administration and
enforcement of this By-law during the busy building season, or as/when required.
ii)
A specific property will be inspected:
a)
upon receipt of a written complaint from an occupant or person residing
in the Municipality of West Nipissing; or
b)
if the Property Standards Officer(s) deem(s) it necessary.
Such written complaint shall be in the form as prescribed in Schedule "H" to this By-
law.
7.2.2 An officer or any person acting under his/her instructions may, at reasonable times and on
producing proper identification, enter and inspect any property.
7.2.3 An officer or any person acting under his/her instructions shall not enter any room or place
actually used as a dwelling without the consent of the occupier except under the authority of
a Search Warrant issued under Section 21 of the Building Code Act.
7.3
Notice of Non-Compliance
7.3.1 If, after an initial inspection, the officer is satisfied that in some respect the property does not
conform to the standards prescribed in the By-law, he or she shall serve or cause to be served
by personal service upon or sent by prepaid registered mail, to the owner of the property and
all who have interest therein, a Notice of Non-Compliance per Schedule "C" to this By-law,
containing particulars of the non-conformity and may, at the same time, provide all occupants
with a copy of such notice.
7.3.2 The Notice shall state that the property does not comply with the standard prescribed in the
by-law and shall specify the standards with which the property does not comply.
7.3.3. The Notice shall state that after a certain date to be specified in the Notice of Non-Compliance
by the officer, the property will be subject to a re-inspection, at which time the officer may
issue an Order under Section 7.4 of this By-law, per Schedule "D" to this By-law.
7.3.4 The Notice shall state that the Officer may be contacted for the purpose of requesting
information and advice or reporting what action is being or will be taken to effect compliance
with the By-law.
7.4
Order to Comply
7.4.1 If, after an initial inspection, the officer is satisfied that in some respect the property does not
confirm to the standards prescribed in the By-law, he or she shall serve or cause to be served
by personal service upon or sent by prepaid registered mail to the owner of the property and
all who have interest therein an 'Order to Remedy Violation of Standards of Maintenance and
Occupancy' as per Schedule 'D' to this by-law.
i)
stating the municipal address or the legal description of such property;
Added By-Law 2011/78
Deleted By-Law 2012/03
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ii)
giving reasonable particulars of the repairs to be made or stating that the site is to be
cleared of all buildings, structures, debris or refuse and left in a graded and leveled
condition;
iii)
indicating the time for complying with the terms and conditions of the Order and giving
notice that, if the repair or clearance is not carried out within that time, the municipality
may carry out the repair or clearance at the owner's expense; and
iv)
indicating the final date for giving notice of appeal from the Order.
7.4.2 An Order issued in accordance with article 7.4.1 shall be served on the owner of the property
and such other persons affected by it as the officer determines, and it shall be served
personally or by registered mail, sent to the last known address of the person to whom the
Order is being given.
7.4.3 If the Officer is unable to effect service under article 7.4.2, he/she shall place a placard
containing the terms of the Order in a conspicuous place on the property and the placing of
the placard shall be deemed as sufficient service of the Notice or Order on the owner or other
persons.
7.5
Registration of Order
7.5.1 An Order made under article 7.4.1 may be registered in the proper Land Registry Office and,
upon such registration, any person acquiring an interest in the land subsequent to the
registration of the Order, shall be deemed to have been served under article 7.4.1 and, when
the requirements of the Order have been satisfied, the Clerk of the Municipality shall forthwith
register in the proper Land Registry Office, a certificate that such requirements have been
satisfied, which shall operate as a discharge of the Order.
7.6
Certificate of Compliance Charges
7.6.1 The Corporation may charge a fee for inspection and administration services, as set out in
Schedule "E" to this By-law, and a Certificate of Compliance issued under section 15.5 (2) of
the Building Code Act.
7.7
Property Standards Committee
7.7.1 A Property Standards Committee shall be established by the Municipality of West Nipissing,
consisting of residents in the municipality.
7.7.2 Pursuant to Section 15.6 (1) of the Ontario Building Code, the Property Standards Committee
shall be composed of such persons, not fewer than three, as the council considers advisable
to hold office for such term and on such conditions as the by-law may establish.
7.7.3 The term of office for any member shall not exceed a three-year term and appointment to
hold office should be staggered so that as nearly as possible, one third of such members'
terms shall expire each year.
7.7.4 This Committee shall be established under separate By-law.
7.7.5 The members of the Committee shall elect one of themselves as chair, and when the chair
is absent through illness or otherwise, the Committee may appoint another member as acting
chair and shall make provisions for a secretary for the Committee, and any member of the
Committee may administer oaths.
7.7.6 The members of the Committee shall be paid such compensation as the Council may provide.
7.7.7 The members of the Committee shall keep on file minutes and records of all applications and
the decisions thereon and of all other business of the Committee.
7.8
Appeal of Order
7.8.1 When the owner or occupant upon whom an Order has been served in accordance with
article 7.4.1 is not satisfied with the terms or conditions of the Order, he/she may appeal to
the Committee by sending a Notice of Appeal per Schedule "F" to this By-law, by registered
mail to the Secretary of the Committee, within fourteen (14) days after the service of the
Order, and in the event that no appeal is taken, the Order shall be deemed to have been
confirmed.
7.8.2 Where an appeal has been taken, the Committee shall hear the appeal and shall have all the
authority functions of the Officer and may confirm, modify or quash the Order or may extend
the time period for compliance provided that, in the opinion of the Committee, the general
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intent of the By-law and of the Official Plan or policy statement are maintained.
7.8.3 If any party is dissatisfied with the decision of the Property Standards Committee, an appeal
can be made to the Court of Appeal for Ontario, as per section 15.3(4), (5), (6) and (7) of the
Building Code Act.
7.9
Penalty
7.9.1 No person shall fail to comply with a Property Standards Order as confirmed or modified.
7.9.2 Should a person fail to demolish or repair the property in accordance with an Order as
confirmed or modified, the municipality, in addition to other remedies;
a)
without further notice to the owner or other affected parties, shall have the right to
demolish or repair the property accordingly and for this purpose with its servants and
agents from time to time, to enter in and upon the property; and
b)
shall not be liable to compensate such owner, occupant or another person having
interest in the property by reason of anything done by or on behalf of the municipality
under the provisions of this article; and
c)
may cause a prosecution to be brought against any person who is in breach of such
an Order and upon conviction, such person shall forfeit and pay, at the discretion of
the convicting Judge or Justice of the Peace of the Ontario Court of Justice (Provincial
Division), or any successor Court thereto acting within his/her territorial jurisdiction, a
penalty in accordance with the provisions of section 36 of the Building Code Act, S.O.
1992, c. 23.
7.9.3 An owner who fails to comply with an Order that is final and binding under this By-law, as per
Schedule "G" to this By-law, is guilty of an offence under Section 36(1) of the Building Code
Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, and is liable to a penalty or penalties as set out in Section 36 of that
Act.
7.9.4 Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 and 7.8, in the event that any
subsequent offence(s) pursuant to this By-law are committed within twelve (12) months of
the date of issuance of any previous Order to comply through the provisions of this By-Law,
the Officer may proceed directly to enforcement pursuant to Section 7.9.2(c), hereof.
7.9.5 Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence and, on
conviction, is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act.
7.10
Validity
7.10.1 If an article of this By-law is for any reason held to be invalid, the remaining articles shall
remain in effect until repealed.
7.10.2 Where a provision of this By-law conflicts with the provision of another By-law in force within
the municipality, the provisions that establish the higher standards to protect the health,
safety and welfare of the general public shall prevail.
7.10.3 This By-law may be referred to as "The Property Standards and Vital Services By-Law."
7.10.4 That any by-law inconsistent with this by-law is hereby repealed.
7.10-5 This By-law shall come into force and take effect immediately on the date of passing.
READ A FIRST TIME AND A SECOND TIME IN OPEN COUNCIL THE 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2001.
MAYOR
CLERK
READ A THIRD TIME IN OPEN COUNCIL AND PASSED THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2002.
MAYOR
CLERK
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
LA CORPORATION DE LA MUNICIPALITY DE NIPISSING OUEST
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 2001/71
INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE GUIDELINES
This by-law shall be administered and enforced by the Property Standards officer based on the
following guidelines:
1.01
Yards and Exterior Wall and Site Features
1.1
Inspection and Enforcement, if required, shall be carried out on a routine basis
for
specific property or properties as directed by Council.
1.2
General inspection and enforcement, if required, shall be conducted on a routine
basis of all streets and neighbourhoods within the limits of the Corporation.
1.3
A specific property will be inspected only upon receipt of a written complaint from an
occupant or person residing in the Municipality of West Nipissing. Such written
complaint shall be as prescribed by Schedule "H" of this By-law.
1.4
Inspection of a yard will require a comparison of the property on each side of the
property identified by complaint as well as the property across the street from said
property.
2.0
Interior Areas of Dwelling Units
2.1
A specific property will be inspected upon receipt of a written complaint from an
occupant or person residing in the Municipality of West Nipissing.
2.2
Upon inspection of the interior of a building, should there be a number of violations,
the inspector shall complete a full review of the building in accordance with a check
list as identified as Schedule "B" to this By-law.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
LA CORPORATION DE LA MUNICIPALITY DE NIPISSING OUEST
SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW 2001/71
PROPERTY STANDARDS CHECKLIST
ØØØ EXTERIOR
ROOF
q
Did you check the roof for loose or missing shingle, holes, unsecured objects or
materials related decks and guards and water-tight?
CHIMNEY
q
Did you check the chimney, flue and related equipment for obstructions, heating of
adjacent combustible materials, entrance of smoke or gases into the building, property
secured, loose or missing mortar and bricks, missing chimney cap?
WALLS
q
Did you check the exterior walls for evidence of water penetration, holes, loose or
missing materials, deteriorated painted surfaces, damaged or missing eaves trough,
rainwater pipes and flashing and for defacements? Did you check the foundation for
holes, loose or missing mortar, bricks, blocks, cracked concrete?
q
Did you check balconies porches, stairways, fire escapes, etc. that they are safe, in
good repair, and free from rubbish and debris?
q
Did you check that all doors, windows and skylights are in good working order, weather-
tight, have proper hardware, are weather-stripped and caulked, free from missing or
broken screens or glass?
q
Did you check for any other openings in the walls for protection to prevent entry of
rodents and insects?
STAIRS AND GUARDS
q
Did you check if guards and handrails are required and if already there, are they the
required height?
q
Did you check all stairs, porches, landings, treads, risers, guards and all supporting
members for cracked, rotted and deteriorated materials?
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
q
Did you check exterior steps, walks, parking spaces, etc. that they are adequately lit?
q
Did you check that the standards supporting artificial lights and all exterior lighting and
they are connections safe, in good repair and in working order?
YARDS
q
Did you check the yards for debris, unusable vehicles, long grass and weeds,
dilapidated structures, termites, rodents, dead or damaged trees, unsightly or damaged
hedges and bushes?
PAVING
q
Did you check the yards for ponding of water, suitable ground cover, erosion of soil and
is it graded away from the building?
q
Did you check the driveway, parking area, etc. for refuse, holes and ruts, ponding of
water, necessary secured curb stops, good repair and suitable markings?
q
Did you check if the exterior steps, walks, ramps, driveway, parking area, etc. are being
maintained in good repair?
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FENCES, WALLS AND SIGNS
q
Did you check that all fences, retaining walls, etc. are in good repair, structurally sound,
protected from deterioration, made with suitable materials and free from defacements?
q
Did you check for any damaged, broken and deteriorated signs and supporting
members?
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
q
Did you check if all accessory buildings are in good repair, made with suitable materials,
and are safe and protected from deterioration?
STRUCTURAL
q
Did you check to see if every part of the property is in good repair and structurally
sound?
q
Should the property be examined by professional engineer?
FIRE DAMAGE
q
Did you check to see if the building or structure has been damaged by fire, storm or by
any other cause?
NUISANCE
q
Did you check to see if the property because of its condition, its use or occupancy is
creating a nuisance to occupants of adjacent property or others?
q
Did you check if the place for the storage and disposal or garbage and refuse is
maintained clean?
q
Did you check if the place for the storage and disposal of garbage requires to be
screened from view?
q
Did you check if sufficient containers are being provided?
VACANT PROPERTY
q
Did you check if the property is vacant?
q
Does the property require boarding up?
q
Do the utilities require disconnecting?
DEMOLITION
q
Is the property to be demolished?
q
Is the demolished site left in a clean, graded and levelled condition?
q
Did you check if the demolition site is sage?
GARAGES
q
Did you check if the lighting in the storage garage is adequate?
q
Did you check if the garage walls, ceiling and columns require painting?
q
Did you check if unusable vehicles, boats, etc. are stored in the garage?
q
Did you check if the garage is being maintained clean?
q
Did you check if all exits from the garage are clean and unobstructed have the required
exits signs?
ØØØ INTERIOR
CLEAN
q
Did you check the entire building for signs of rodents, roaches and other insect
infestation?
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q
Did you check the garbage disposal rooms, garbage chutes, garbage storage area for
cleanliness and odour free conditions?
q
Did you check to see if all garbage chutes and garbage disposal rooms are kept in use
and in good working order?
OCCUPANCY STANDARDS
q
Did you check if a non-habitable room is being used as a habitable room?
Note: a bathroom and hallway is not habitable room.
q
Did you check that if the basement has habitable rooms that the ceiling height is at least
2.1 meters (7 feet)?
q
If the basement is being used as a habitable area, did you check if the area complies
with all requirement for ingress, egress, light, ventilation and ceiling height, any leaks in
the walls and is the habitable area separated from the furnace room?
q
Did you check if the kitchen in the unit has approved gas or electrical supply for cooking
purposes?
q
Did you check that the kitchen has refrigerator, cooking stove, kitchen fixtures and
fittings and that they are maintained in good repair?
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
q
Did you check if every supplied facility, piece of equipment or appliance is installed so
that it will function safely and is maintained in good repair?
UTILITIES
q
Did you check all services or utilities providing light, heat, refrigeration water or cooking
facilities that they are not disconnected?
DOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS
q
Did you check that all interior doors and doorframes, automatic door closer and all
necessary hardware are installed and maintained in good condition?
q
Did you check that the doors connecting the unit to the exterior or common hallway have
locking devices and necessary hardware to lock the doors?
q
Did you check all parts of the building for missing, cracked and broken glass in door
panels and windows?
q
Did you check ceilings and walls in the building or unit for holes, cracks, loose plaster or
wallpaper and peeling paint?
q
Did you check if repairs to the walls and ceilings require repainting?
q
Did you check if the walls and ceiling in the building need to be refinished because of
chalk marks slogans or defacements?
q
Did you check if glazed doors, windows or other transparent surfaces in the common
areas of the building need to be cleaned?
q
Did you check if the building is being maintained clean?
q
Did you check if the garbage chutes and garbage disposal rooms have proper fire doors
and all necessary hardware?
FLOORS
q
Did you check the floors of the building for rubbish, debris and cleanliness?
q
Did you check the floors in the building and or unit where plumbing fixtures are installed
that they are impervious to water?
q
Did you check the floors in the building and or unit for warped or decayed boards,
cracks, depressions, protrusions, broken or torn floor coverings, or other defects?
FIRE PROTECTION
q
Did you check the means for fire protection?
q
Did you check the smoke alarms etc. if they are in good working condition?
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HEATING
q
Did you check the heating system for any sign of leaks, damage or deterioration and if it
is connected to a chimney?
SEPARATION
q
Did you check for any passages of fumes and gases from a part of the building that is
not used, designed or intended to be used for human habitation into other parts of the
building?
PLUMBING
q
Did you check all plumbing, drainpipes, water pipes, plumbing fixtures and every
connecting line in the building or unit for leaks or other defects?
q
Did you check if there is sufficient potable water?
q
Did you check if the unit has been provided with a water closet, a wash basin, a kitchen
sink and a bathtub or shower?
q
Is the bathroom separated from other areas by walls and a door for privacy?
q
Is every sink, wash basin, bathtub or shower in the building and laundry facility being
provided with adequate hot and cold water?
q
Did you check if the hot water ranges between 45 degrees and 50 degrees Celsius?
ELECTRICAL
q
Is the building and or dwelling unit connected to an electrical supply system?
q
Is the electrical wiring, equipment and appliances for use in the building installed and
maintained in accordance with all applicable governmental regulations?
q
Did you check for open electrical wiring and frayed wiring?
q
Is adequate artificial light being provided in all rooms, stairways, hall and basement?
q
Did you check all electrical fixtures, switches, receptacles and connections?
WINDOWS
q
Did you check if every habitable room in the building except a kitchen has a window?
q
Is the exterior window space 10% of total floor area in living room and dining room and
5% of total floor area in bedrooms and other finished rooms?
q
Do windows open and shut easily and area of openable portion comply with the
requirements of the Ontario Building Code?
q
Did you check if the windows have proper locking devices?
q
Did you check if all windows designed to open are fitted with screens?
VENTILATION
q
Did you check if all windows in a habitable room open for adequate ventilation?
q
Did you check if all bathrooms are ventilated by natural or mechanical means?
q
Is the mechanical ventilation system in the bathroom and kitchen in good working
condition?
q
Is the laundry room, garbage room, corridor , boiler room and storage garage
adequately ventilated?
q
Did you check if the mechanical ventilation system in the laundry room, garbage room,
corridor, boiler room and storage garage is in good working condition, safe and clean?
EGRESS
q
Are the passages from the interior of the building and or dwelling unit to the exit at or
near grade level unobstructed and safe?
q
Did you check if all exits within the building have clean, clear and unobstructed exit
signs?
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q
Is the building and garage reasonably secure?
q
Does the building require a two way voice communication system between the front door
and the dwelling units?
q
Is the two way voice communication system in good working order?
WINDOWS, SAFETY
q
Did you check if the windows in the unit require safety devices?
q
Did you check if the windows in the common areas of the building require guards?
ELEVATORS
q
Are the elevators in good repair?
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
LA CORPORATION DE LA MUNICIPALITY DE NIPISSING OUEST
SCHEDULE "C" TO BY-LAW 2001/71
NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE
Date:
Owner(s) name and address:
Dear sir/Madam:
RE:
(Description and location of property in violation)
Be advised that on an inspection of your property, as noted above, revealed
certain violations of the Municipality's Property Standards and Vital Services By-law No. 2001/71.
Schedule "B", attached hereto, sets out the work required to remedy such violation and to bring the
property into compliance with the By-law.
Also, be advised that the indicated By-law gives authority of the issuance of an Order to Comply,
pursuant to Section 1 5.2 (2) of the Ontario Building Code Act, S.O. 1992 c.23. However, it is
desired that you comply with this informal notice and that further action will not be necessary.
A reinspection of this property will take place on or about to ascertain compliance.
Should you require further information pertaining to this matter, please feel free to contact the
undersigned during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. )
Property Standards Officer
Schedule "C" deleted by by-law 2012/03
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
LA CORPORATION DE LA MUNICIPALITY DE NIPISSING OUEST
SCHEDULE "D" TO BY-LAW 2001/71
ORDER TO REMEDY VIOLATION OF
STANDARDS OF MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY
Pursuant to Section 15.2 (2) of the Ontario Building Code Act
Date:
Owner(s) name and Address:
Dear Sir/Madam:
Subject: (description and location of property in violation)
WHEREAS on
, an inspection of your property, as noted above,
revealed certain violations of the Municipality's Property Standards and Vital Services By-law No.
2001/71;
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY CHARGED THAT the violation(s) as set out within this Order be
remedied and the property brought into a condition of compliance with the prescribed standards as
set out in the Property Standards and Vital Services By-law No. 2001/71 on or before
.
(date)
TAKE NOTICE that if such violations are not remedied within the time specified in this Order, the
Municipality may correct such violations at the expense of the owner.
APPEAL TO PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE
If an owner or occupant upon whom an Order has been served is not satisfied with the terms or
conditions of the Order, the owner may appeal to the Committee by sending a Notice of Appeal by
registered mail. In the event that no appeal is taken, the Order shall be deemed to have been
confirmed.
FINAL DATE FOR APPEAL:
Schedule 'D' was amended by by-law 2012/03
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
LA CORPORATION DE LA MUNICIPALITY DE NIPISSING OUEST
SCHEDULE "E" TO BY-LAW 2001/71
FEE SCHEDULE FOR INSPECTION AND
FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
CATEGORY
COST
Residential property,
Multiple, Commercial
and Industrial Buildings
Number of Inspected
Units per Building
Charge
1 to 2 units
$50.00 per unit/inspection fee
More than 2 and not
more than 5 units
$40.00 per unit/inspection fee
More than 5 and not
more than 15 units
$200.00 plus $15.00 per unit above
5th unit/inspection fee
More than 15 and not
more than 25 units
$300.00 plus $10.00 per unit above
the 15th unit/inspection fee
More than 25 units
$400.00 plus $5.00 per unit above
the 25th unit/inspection fee
Free Standing Industrial
and Commercial Buildings
(Single occupancy)
$50.00 per 98 square meters
(1,000 square feet)
$200.00 minimum inspection fee
Vacant and Derelict
Property
$100.00
Certificate of Compliance
$100.00
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
LA CORPORATION DE LA MUNICIPALITY DE NIPISSING OUEST
SCHEDULE "F" TO BY-LAW 2001/71
NOTICE OF APPEAL TO PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Ontario Building Code Act, S.O. 1992 C.23
Date:
To:
Secretary
Property Standards Appeal Committee
Municipality of West Nipissing
101-225 Holditch Street
Sturgeon Falls, ON
P2B 1T1
RE:
ORDER TO REMEDY VIOLATION OF STANDARDS OF MAINTENANCE
AND OCCUPANCY AT
Description and location of property in violation:
TAKE NOTICE of the Appeal of the undersigned to the Property Standards Appeal Committee
because of dissatisfaction with the above referenced Order to Remedy Violation of Standards of
Maintenance and Occupancy served upon the undersigned on , 20 .
(MONTH) (DAY) (YR)
(Print name of owner or agent)
(Signature of owner or agent)
Address:
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
LA CORPORATION DE LA MUNICIPALITY DE NIPISSING OUEST
SCHEDULE "G" TO BY-LAW 2001/71
ORDER TO COMPLY WITH ACT OR BUILDING CODE
Ontario Building Code Act, S.O. 1992 C.23
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
LA CORPORATION DE LA MUNICIPALITY DE NIPISSING OUEST
SCHEDULE "H" TO BY-LAW 2001/71
FORMAL COMPLAINT AND AGREEMENT
I, ___ , am lodging a formal complaint under By-law 2001/71, the Property
(print name)
Standards and Vital Services By-law, about the property located at:
(Street #)
(Street)
(Apt. #)
The complaint(s) include(s), but is/are not restricted to the following:
I, the undersigned, request that the property listed above be inspected by the Property Standards
Officer(s) of the Municipality of West Nipissing and to take whatever action is necessary under By-
law 2001/71.
I, the undersigned, agree that if the Property Standards Officer(s), upon inspection of the property
above, determine(s) that this complaint is frivolous and vexatious in manner and/or the conditions
are so minor as not to constitute any action under this By-law, I agree to pay the fee for the inspection
of the property (as set out in Schedule "E" to By-law 2001/71.
I, the undersigned, also agree and understand that, if the complaint is valid and does constitute
action under By-law 2001/71, any fees to be paid in relation to this complaint as listed in the By-law,
will be paid by the owner of the property. "Owner of the property" is determined in the definitions of
By-law 2001/71.
This agreement was made and hereby understood and agreed to by the undersigned.
(Print name)
(Signature)
Address:
Witnessed by the following employee of the Municipality of West Nipissing:
(Print name)
(Signature)
on this day of __ 20 __ .
(DAY)
(MONTH)
(YR)
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
LA CORPORATION DE LA MUNICIPALITY DE NIPISSING OUEST
PROPERTY STANDARDS BY-LAW
SCHEDULE "I" TO BY-LAW 2001/71
AS AMENDED BY-LAW 2003/10
SET FINE SCHEDULE FO
STANDARDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY OF ALL PROPERTY
PART 1 PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
ITEM
COLUMN 1
SHORT FORM WORDING
COLUMN 2
OFFENCE
CREATING
PROVISION
COLUMN 3
SET FINE
(INCLUDES
COSTS)
1
Fail to keep yard free from heavy undergrowth and excess
grass and weeds
Sec. 3.1.1 (1)
$
105.00
2 **
Fail to maintain grass in residential urban areas not more
than 12 inches or 30 cm.
Sec. 3.1.1 (1)
$
105.00
3
Fail to keep yard free from noxious plants i.e. ragweed and
poison oak
Sec. 3.1.1. (2)
$
105.00
4
Fail to keep yard free from dead, decaying or damaged trees
creating unsafe condition
Sec. 3.1.1. (3)
$
105.00
5
Fail to keep yard free from garbage, rubble, waste,
construction material or debris constituting unsafe condition
Sec. 3.1.1. (4)
$
105.00
6
Fail to keep yard free from holes, pits, excavations, trenches
constituting unsafe conditions
Sec. 3.1.1 (5)
$
105.00
7
Fail to keep yard free from wrecked vehicles without license.
Sec. 3.1.1. (6)
$
105.00
8
Fail to keep yard free from dismantled vehicles without
license.
Sec. 3.1.1. (6)
$
105.00
9
Fail to keep yard free from inoperative
vehicles without license.
Sec. 3.1.1. (6)
$
105.00
10**
Fail to keep yard free from unused or any vehicles without
valid license plate.
Sec. 3.1.1. (6)
$
105.00
11
Fail to keep yard free from trailers without licence.
Sec. 3.1.1. (6)
$
105.00
12
Fail to keep yard free from boats
without license.
Sec. 3.1.1. (6)
$
105.00
13
Fail to keep yard free from snowmobiles without license.
Sec. 3.1.1. (6)
$
105.00
14
Fail to keep yard free from machinery without a license.
Sec. 3.1.1. (6)
$
105.00
15
Fail to keep yard free from dilapidated, collapsed or partially
constructed structures
Sec. 3.1.1. (7)
$
105.00
16
Fail to keep yard free from pests
Sec. 3.1.1. (8)
$
105.00
17
Fail to cultivate or provide ground cover for safe passage for
pedestrians
Sec. 3.3.2
$
105.00
18
Discharge roof drainage or sump pump on sidewalks or stairs
or premise
Sec. 3.3.3
$
105.00
19
Discharge roof drainage or sump pump on neighboring
property
Sec. 3.3.3
$
105.00
20
Maintain or change grade causing ponding
Sec. 3.3.4
$
105.00
21
Maintain or change grade causing entrance of water into
basement or cellar
Sec. 3.3.4
$
105.00
22
Maintain or change grade causing unsafe condition
Sec. 3.3.4
$
105.00
23
Fail to keep vehicular traffic or parking spaces covered and in
good repair
Sec. 3.4.1
$
105.00
24
Fail to maintain safe passage to steps
Sec. 3.4.2
$
105.00
25
Fail to maintain safe passage to walks
Sec. 3.4.2
$
105.00
26
Fail to maintain safe passage to
driveways
Sec. 3.4.2
$
105.00
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ITEM
COLUMN 1
SHORT FORM WORDING
COLUMN 2
OFFENCE
CREATING
PROVISION
COLUMN 3
SET FINE
(INCLUDES
COSTS)
27
Fail to maintain safe passage to parking spaces
Sec. 3.4.2
$
105.00
28
Fail to maintain accessory buildings
Sec. 3.5.1
$
105.00
29
Fail to maintain fences
Sec. 3.5.1
$
105.00
30
Fail to maintain other structures
Sec. 3.5.1
$
105.00
31
Fail to protect accessory buildings from deterioration
Sec. 3.5.2
$
105.00
32
Fail to protect fences from deterioration
Sec. 3.5.2
$
105.00
33
Fail to protect other structures from deterioration
Sec. 3.5.2
$
105.00
34
Fail to promptly place and keep garbage in suitable
container, available for removal
Sec. 3.6.1
$
105.00
35
Fail to keep garbage receptacle clean and odor free, with
tight-fitting cover
Sec. 3.6.2
$
105.00
36
Fail to keep garbage receptacle behind building line, in clean
condition
Sec. 3.6.3
$
105.00
37
Fail to maintain residential property in clean, sanitary and
safe condition
Sec. 3.6.4
$
105.00
38
Fail to dispose of garbage regularly
Sec. 3.6.4
$
105.00
39
Fail to maintain floor in clean/sanitary/safe condition
Sec. 3.6.5
$
105.00
40
Fail to maintain laundry rooms in clean/sanitary/safe
condition
Sec. 3.6.5
$
105.00
41
Fail to maintain utility rooms in clean/sanitary/safe condition
Sec. 3.6.5
$
105.00
42
Fail to maintain common areas in clean/sanitary/safe
condition
Sec. 3.6.5
$
105.00
43
Fail to maintain wall in clean/sanitary/safe condition
Sec. 3.6.5
$
105.00
44
Fail to maintain ceiling in clean/sanitary/safe condition
Sec. 3.6.5
$
105.00
45
Fail to maintain fixtures of residential property in
clean/sanitary/safe condition
Sec. 3.6.5
$
105.00
46
Fail to maintain hallways in clean/sanitary/safe condition
Sec. 3.6.5
$
105.00
47
Fail to maintain entrances in clean/sanitary/safe condition
Sec. 3.6.5
$
105.00
48
Allow obstruction in public hallways
Sec. 3.6.6
$
105.00
49
Allow obstruction of stairways
Sec. 3.6.6
$
105.00
50
Operate compost pile larger than one square meter and 1.8
meters in height
Sec. 3.7.1
$
105.00
51
Operate compost pile -fail to enclosed on all sides in
commercial enclosed container.
Sec. 3.7.1
$
105.00
52
Use property not conforming to standards
Sec. 4.1.1
$
105.00
53
Occupy property not conforming to standards
Sec. 4.1.1
$
105.00
54
Permit the use or occupancy of property not conforming to
standards
Sec. 4.1.1
$
105.00
55
Owner of property - fail to repair
Sec. 4.1.2
$
105.00
56
Owner of property to- fail maintain property
Sec. 4.1.2
$
105.00
57
Owner of property- fail to keep property in graded leveled
condition
Sec. 4.1.2
$
105.00
58
Fail to keep dwelling free of rodents, vermin & insects
Sec. 4.2.1
$
105.00
59
Fail to use methods for exterminating pests in accordance
with Pesticides Act
Sec. 4.2.1
$
105.00
60
Fail to screen or seal window openings
Sec. 4.2.2
$
105.00
61
Fail to maintain dwelling to structurally sound condition
Sec. 4.3.1
Sec. 6.3.1
$
105.00
62
Fail to keep exterior building parts free from loose or
improperly secured objects.
Sec. 4.3.2
$
105.00
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ITEM
COLUMN 1
SHORT FORM WORDING
COLUMN 2
OFFENCE
CREATING
PROVISION
COLUMN 3
SET FINE
(INCLUDES
COSTS)
63
Fail to properly maintain foundation walls of dwelling
Sec. 4.3.3
$
105.00
64
Fail to provide proper foundation walls for dwelling
Sec. 4.3.5
$
105.00
65
Fail to grout cracks
Sec. 4.4.1
$
105.00
66
Fail to waterproof walls, joists
Sec. 4.4.1
$
105.00
67
Fail to waterproof beams or other exposed wood members
Sec. 4.4.1
$
105.00
68
Fail to provide adequate drains
Sec. 4.4.1
$
105.00
69
Fail to jack, underpin or shore where necessary
Sec. 4.4.1
$
105.00
70
Fail to make residence buildingsafe after fire
Sec. 4.5.2 (1)
$
105.00
71
Fail to make residence unit safe after fire
Sec. 4.5.2 (1)
$
105.00
72
Fail to make accessory building structure safe after fire
Sec. 4.5.2 (1)
$
105.00
73
Fail to clean smoke or water damaged surfaces exposed to
view after fire
Sec. 4.5.2 (2)
$
105.00
74
Fail to refinish exposed surfaces afer fire
Sec. 4.5.2 (3)
$
105.00
75
Fail to repair fire damage surfaces exposed to view after fire
Sec. 4.5.2 (4)
$
105.00
76
Fail to take action to restore affected exterior surface
Sec. 4.5.3
$
105.00
77
Fail to keep exterior walls in good repair
Sec. 4.6.1
$
105.00
78
Fail to keep soffits in good repair
Sec. 4.6.1
$
105.00
79
Fail to keep fascia in good repair
Sec. 4.6.1
$
105.00
80
Fail to provide suitable preservative to exterior to prevent
deterioration
Sec. 4.6.2
$
105.00
81
Fail to keep exterior walls and their components free of
inappropriate signs
Sec. 6.4.2
$
105.00
82
Fail to keep exterior walls and their components free of
painted slogans
Sec. 6.4.2
$
105.00
83
Fail to keep exterior walls and their components free of
graffiti
Sec. 6.4.2
$
105.00
84
Fail to keep exterior walls and their components free of
defacement
Sec. 6.4.2
$
105.00
85
Fail to maintain windows weather tight and draft-free
Sec. 4.7.1
$
105.00
86
Fail to maintain doors weather tight and draft-free
Sec. 4.7.1
$
105.00
87
Fail to maintain skylights weather tight and draft-free
Sec. 4.7.1
$
105.00
88
Fail to provide suitable hardware to lock or secure windows
Sec. 4.7.3
$
105.00
89
Fail to provide one secure entrance door to dwelling unit
Sec. 4.7.3
$
105.00
90
Fail to maintain storm windows and doors
Sec. 4.7.4
$
105.00
91
Fail to maintain screening for windows and doors in good
repair
Sec. 4.7.4
$
105.00
92
Fail to maintain shutters on windows in good repair
Sec. 4.7.5
$
105.00
93
Fail to provide solid-core doors to entrances to dwellings and
hallways
Sec. 4.7.6
$
105.00
94
Fail to maintain voice communication unit and security
locking system in good working order
Sec. 4.7.7
$
105.00
95
Fail to equip window above first storey in multiple dwelling,
with safety device in case of emergency
Sec. 4.7.8
$
105.00
96
Fail to equip window with approved safety device
Sec. 4.7.8
$
105.00
97
Fail to keep roof weather-tight, free from loose or unsecured
objects/material
Sec. 4.8.1
$
105.00
98
Fail to remove ice or snow from roofs or accessory buildings
Sec. 4.8.2
$
105.00
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ITEM
COLUMN 1
SHORT FORM WORDING
COLUMN 2
OFFENCE
CREATING
PROVISION
COLUMN 3
SET FINE
(INCLUDES
COSTS)
99
Fail to keep eavestroughing and roof gutters in good repair
Sec. 4.8.3
$
105.00
100
Fail to keep walls in dwelling free of defects
Sec. 4.9.1
$
105.00
101
Fail to keep ceilings in dwelling free of defects
Sec. 4.9.1
$
105.00
102
Fail to keep floors in dwelling free of defects
Sec. 4.9.1
$
105.00
103
Fail to keep shower or bathtub walls impervious to water
Sec. 4.9.1
$
105.00
104
Fail to maintain floors of dwellings
Sec. 4.9.2
$
105.00
105
Fail to maintain floor impervious to water
Sec. 4.9.3
$
105.00
106
Fail to maintain outside stairs
Sec. 4.10.1
$
105.00
107
Fail to maintain porches
Sec. 4.10.1
$
105.00
108
Fail to maintain balconies/landings
Sec. 4.10.1
$
105.00
109
Fail to maintain stair treads/risers
Sec. 4.10.1
$
105.00
110
Fail to maintain balustrade or guardrails in good repair on
open side of stairway
Sec. 4.11.1
$
105.00
111
Fail to install and maintain handrail in all stairwells
Sec. 4.11.2
$
105.00
112
Fail to equip kitchen area with proper sink
Sec. 4.12.1. (1)
$
105.00
113
Fail to provide suitable storage area in kitchen
Sec. 4.12.1 (2)
$
105.00
114
Fail to provide suitable counter or work area in kitchen
Sec. 4.12.1 (3)
$
105.00
115
Fail to provide space for appliance
Sec. 4.12.1 (4)
$
105.00
116
Fail to provide suitable electric/gas connection
Sec. 4.12.1 (4)
$
105.00
117
Fail to provide suitable bathroom
Sec. 4.13.1
$
105.00
118
Fail to provide adequate supply of hot and cold running water
Sec. 4.13.2
$
105.00
119
Fail to provide suitable supply of running water for water
closet
Sec. 4.13.3
$
105.00
120
Fail to provide inside access to every required bathroom/toilet
room
Sec. 4.13.4
$
105.00
121
Fail to provide fully enclosed quarters to every required
bathroom/toilet room
Sec. 4.13.4
$
105.00
122
Fail to provide inside-locking door to every required
bathroom/toilet room
Sec. 4.13.4
$
105.00
123
Fail to provide hot and cold running water for plumbing
fixtures
Sec. 4.13.5
$
105.00
124
Fail to supply hot water not less than 430 Celsius
Sec. 4.13.6
$
105.00
125
Fail to maintain plumbing
Sec. 4.13.7
$
105.00
126
Fail to keep water pipes and appurtenances thereto protected
from freezing
Sec. 4.13.7
$
105.00
127
Fail to connect fixture to sewerage system through water seal
traps
Sec. 4.13.8
$
105.00
128
Fail to maintain fixtures
Sec. 4.13.9
$
105.00
129
Fail to properly wire dwelling and to connect to approved
electrical supply system
Sec. 4.14.1
$
105.00
130
Fail to install and maintain all electrical wiring
Sec. 4.14.2
$
105.00
131
Fail to install and maintain all fixtures
Sec. 4.14.2
$
105.00
132
Fail to install and maintain all switches
Sec. 4.14.2
$
105.00
133
Fail to install and maintain all receptacles
Sec. 4.14.2
$
105.00
134
Fail to install and maintain appliances
Sec. 4.14.2
$
105.00
135
Fail to conform electrical services to regulations of Power
Corporations Act.
Sec. 4.14.3
$
105.00
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ITEM
COLUMN 1
SHORT FORM WORDING
COLUMN 2
OFFENCE
CREATING
PROVISION
COLUMN 3
SET FINE
(INCLUDES
COSTS)
136
Fail to provide adequate electrical duplex outlets
Sec. 4.14.4
$
105.00
137
Fail to provide permanent light fixtures
Sec. 4.14.5
$
105.00
138
Fail to provide light fixtures with sufficient illumination
Sec. 4.14.6
$
105.00
139
Fail to provide suitable heating facilities
Sec. 4.15.1
$
105.00
140
Fail to maintain heating system for dwelling units to required
standards
Sec. 4.15.2
$
105.00
141
Fail to provide safe and unobstructed passage from interior to
outside at street level
Sec. 4.16.1
$
105.00
142
Fail to provide each dwelling unit in one dwelling with at least
two exits
Sec. 4.16.2
$
105.00
143
Fail to provide adequate access to stairs or fire escape
through corridors or through doors at floor level
Sec. 4.16.3
$
105.00
144
Fail to provide adequate windows
Sec. 4.17.1
$
105.00
145
Fail to provide adequate openings for ventilation
Sec. 4.18.1
$
105.00
146
Fail to maintain systems of mechanical ventilation in good
working order
Sec. 4.18.2
$
105.00
147
Fail to provide ventilation for basements and cellars
Sec. 4.18.3
$
105.00
148
Fail to provide ventilation for crawl spaces
Sec. 4.18.3
$
105.00
149
Fail to provide ventilation for attics
Sec. 4.18.3
$
105.00
150
Fail to provide ventilation for roof spaces
Sec. 4.18.3
$
105.00
151
Fail to maintain elevating devices operational and in good
condition and inspected
Sec. 4.19.1
$
105.00
152
Disconnect services for unreasonable periods of time
Sec. 4.20.1
$
105.00
153
Allow more than one person for every nine square meters of
habitable floor area
to occupy dwelling unit
Sec. 4.21.1
$
105.00
154
Fail to provide adequate space in room for sleeping
Sec. 4.21.2
$
105.00
155
Basement unit - fail to comply with regulation
Sec. 4.21.3 (a)
$
105.00
156
Fail to construct walls and floors of basements so as to be
damp-proof and impervious to water leakage
Sec. 4.21.3 (b)
$
105.00
157
Fail to separate habitable room from fuel fired hearing unit or
hazardous equipment
Sec. 4.21.3 (c)
$
105.00
128
Fail to provide access without passage through furnace
room, boiler room or storage room
Sec. 4.21.3 (d)
$
105.00
159
Fail to do repairs and maintenance to vacant lands
Sec. 5.1
$
105.00
160
Fail to do repairs and maintenance to vacant buildings
Sec. 5.1
$
105.00
161
Fail to do repairs and maintenance to non-residential
property
Sec. 6.1
$
105.00
162
Fail to provide proper drainage, grading or filling
Sec. 5.2.2
$
105.00
163
Fail to maintain vacant buildings clear of debris
Sec. 5.3.1
$
105.00
164
Fail to have water, electrical and gas services turned off on
vacant lands
Sec. 5.3.1
$
105.00
165
Failing to board up all openings of entry to vacant building
Sec. 5.3.2
$
105.00
166
Fail to maintain non-residential property -yards to standards
Sec. 6.1.1
$
105.00
167
Fail to maintain warehouse, storage of material or equipment,
in orderly fashion
Sec. 6.1.2
$
105.00
168
Fail to provide unobstructed access of emergency vehicles
Sec. 6.1.2
$
105.00
169
Fail to enclose offensive conditions of warehouse or storage
space on non-residential property
Sec. 6.1.3
$
105.00
170
Failure of abutting non-residential property areas used for
vehicular traffic or parking, to have surface covering of
asphalt or hard surface
Sec. 6.2.1
$
105.00
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ITEM
COLUMN 1
SHORT FORM WORDING
COLUMN 2
OFFENCE
CREATING
PROVISION
COLUMN 3
SET FINE
(INCLUDES
COSTS)
171
Fail to maintain safe passage to area used for vehicular
traffic or parking spaces
Sec. 6.2.2
$
105.00
172
Fail to apply paint or other preservative and to maintain
exterior walls of structure to prevent deterioration
Sec. 6.4.1
$
105.00
173
Fail to install sufficient windows as required by the
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Sec. 6.6.1
$
105.00
NOTE:
The general penalty provision for the offences indicated above is Section 7.9.4
of By-law no. 2001/71, a certified copy of which has been filed.