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Chapter 252
April 4, 2019
Development
Chapter 252 - Building - Permits - Inspections
Chapter Index
Article 1 - Short Title
252.1.1
Citation
Article 2 - Interpretation
252.2.1
Act - defined
252.2.2
As constructed plans - defined
252.2.3
Applicant - defined
252.2.4
Architect - defined
252.2.5
Authorized agent - defined
252.2.6
Building - defined
252.2.7
Building Code - defined
252.2.8
Chief Building Official - defined
252.2.9
Construct - defined
252.2.10
Corporation - defined
252.2.11
Demolish - defined
252.2.12
Farm building - defined
252.2.13
Floor area - defined
252.2.14
Inspector - defined
252.2.15
Owner - defined
252.2.16
Permit - defined
252.2.17
Plumbing - defined
252.2.18
Professional engineer - defined
252.2.19
Sewage system - defined
252.2.20
Temporary building - defined
252.2.21
Work - defined
Article 3 - Classes of Permits
252.3.1
Permits - fees - set out - Schedule "A"
252.3.2
Application Requirements for a Permit
252.3.3
Building Permit - where required
252.3.4
Demolition Permit - where required
252.3.5
Conditional Permit - where required
252.3.6
Change of Use Permit - where required
252.3.7
Partial Permit Requirements
252.3.8
Sewage System Permit
252.3.9
Plans and Specifications
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252.3.10
As Constructed Plans
252.3.11
Plans Property of the Corporation
252.3.12
Alternative Solution and Equivalent Materials Submission
Article 4 - Administrative Procedures-Relating To Permits
252.4.1
Revision of permits - writing - Chief Building Official
252.4.2
Revocation of permits - authority
252.4.3
Transfer of permit applications and permits
252.4.4
Code of conduct - set out - Schedule "D"
252.4.5
Inactive or Abandoned Permit Application
Article 5 - Requirements for Applications
252.5.1
Fees
252.5.2
Refund of Permit Fees - Schedule "B"
Article 6 - Notice Requirements for Inspections
252.6.1
Notice - information requirements
Article 7 - Validity
252.7.1
Validity
Article 8 - Contravention
252.8.1
Contravention of By-law
Article 9 - Repeal
252.9.1
By-law Previous
Article 10 - Effective Date
252.10.1
Effective Date
Schedule
Schedule "A"- Classes of permits
Schedule "B" - Refund of permit fees
Schedule "C" - List of Plans - drawings - other
Schedule "D" - Code of Conduct
Schedule "E" - Forms
Article 1 - Short Title
252.1.1
Citation
This Chapter may be cited as the "Building By-law."
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Article 2 - Interpretation
252.2.1
Act - defined
"Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended.
252.2.2
As constructed plans - defined
"As constructed plans" means as constructed plans as defined in the
Building Code.
252.2.3
Applicant - defined
"Applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applies for a permit
or any person authorized by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner's
behalf, or any person or corporation empowered by statute to cause the
construction or demolition of a building and anyone acting under the authority
of such person or corporation.
252.2.4
Architect - defined
"Architect" means the holder of a license, certificate of practice or a
temporary licence issued under the Architect's Act as defined in the Building
Code.
252.2.5
Authorized agent - defined
"Authorized agent" means a person(s) who has been authorized in writing to
act on the owners behalf for matters relating to an application for permit.
252.2.6
Building - defined
"Building" means a building as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Act.
252.2.7
Building Code - defined
"Building Code" means the regulations made under section 34 of the Act.
252.2.8
Chief Building Official - defined
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official appointed by a by-
law of The Corporation of the City of Woodstock for the purposes of
enforcement of the Act.
252.2.9
Construct - defined
"Construct" means construct as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Act.
252.2.10
Corporation - defined
"Corporation" means The Corporation of the City of Woodstock.
252.2.11
Demolish - defined
"Demolish" means demolish as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Act.
252.2.12
Farm Building - defined
"Farm building" means a farm building as defined in the Building Code.
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252.2.13
Floor area - defined
"Floor area" means the space on any storey of a building between exterior
walls and required firewalls including the space occupied by interior walls and
partitions, unless otherwise defined herein.
252.2.14
Inspector - defined
"Inspector" means an inspector appointed under subsection 3 (2) of the Act.
252.2.15
Owner - defined
"Owner" means the registered owner of the property and includes a lessee,
mortgagee in possession, and the authorized agent in control of the property.
252.2.16
Permit - defined
"Permit" means written permission or written authorization from the Chief
Building Official or their appointed designates to perform work regulated by
this Chapter and the Act, or to change the use of a building or part of a
building or parts thereof as regulated by the Act.
252.2.17
Plumbing - defined
"Plumbing" means plumbing as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Act.
252.2.18
Professional engineer - defined
"Professional engineer" or "engineer" means a person who holds a licence or
temporary licence under the Professional Engineers Act, as defined in the
Building Code.
252.2.19
Sewage system - defined
"Sewage system" means a sewage system as defined in subsection 1(1) of the
Act.
252.2.20
Temporary building - defined
"Temporary building" means a building or structure that is intended to be
occupied or otherwise used for a duration of not more than one calendar year.
252.2.21
Work - defined
"Work" means the construction or alteration, addition or demolition of a
building or part thereof.
Any word, terms or phrases not defined in the By-Law, that is defined in the
Act or Building Code shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Act or the
Building Code. Should a word or term not be defined in the Act or the Building
Code, it shall have the meaning that is commonly assigned to it in the context
in which it is used, taking into account the specialized use of terms by the
various trades and professions to which the terminology applies.
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Article 3 - Classes Permits
Classes of Permits (The Act, Section 7(a))
252.3.1
Permit - fees - set out - Schedule "A"
The classes of permits and permit fees shall be as set out in Schedule "A".
252.3.2
Application Requirements for a Permit
In writing - on prescribed forms
To apply for a permit, the owner, or an agent authorized in writing by the
owner, shall file an application in writing by completing the prescribed forms
available from the Chief Building Official or from the building code website
www.mah.gov.on.ca Forms prescribed by the municipality under Clause 7(f)
of the Act shall be those forms authorized by the Chief Building Official as
further set out in Schedule "E" to this By-Law.
252.3.3
Building permit - where required
Information - requirements
Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official,
and contain the following information:
1. Where application is made for a construction permit under 8(1) of the Act
the application shall;
a.
Use the provincial application form "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
b.
Be accompanied by the plans and specifications prescribed under by
this By-law, resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(b) of the
Act, and any associated information or approvals required to
demonstrate compliance with any applicable law as set out in Division
A, Article 1.4.1.3. of the Building Code;
c.
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as described by Division C, Sentence 1.3.1.3.(5) of the
Building Code;
d.
identify and describe in detail the work and occupancy to be covered
by the permit for which the application is made;
e.
Describe the land on which the work is to be done by a description
that will readily identify and locate the building lot;
f.
Be accompanied by all fees that are required, under Schedule "A" of
this bylaw, resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(c) of the
Act;
g.
State the name, addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers and
email address of the owner and of the architect, engineer, designer,
contractor or constructor, where applicable;
h.
Include completed forms set out in Schedule "E" to this By-law
and plans, where deemed required by the Chief Building Official,
for the work covered by the permit;
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i.
Be accompanied by a signed acknowledgement of the owner that
they have retained an Architect or Professional Engineer to carry
out field review of the construction where required by the Building
Code. This written acknowledgement shall be completed by filling
out a "Commitment to General Review Form" and submitting it to
the Chief Building Official as part of the permit application and
prior to the issuance of a permit;
j.
Be accompanied by a signed acknowledgement of the Architect(s),
Professional Engineer(s) and/or other professionals as appropriate
that they have been retained by the owner to carry out field
review of the construction where required by the Building Code.
This written acknowledgement shall be completed by filling out a
"Commitment to General Review Form" and submitting it to the
Chief Building Official as part of the permit application and prior to
the issuance of a permit;
k.
For new single detached, duplex or semi-detached dwelling or row
housing, be accompanied by
i. in the case of land in respect of which an accepted area or
subdivision grading plan has been filed with the City Engineer, a
lot grading plan bearing the signature and seal of a Professional
Engineer or an Ontario Land Surveyor who certifies thereon that
the drainage scheme depicted by the plan conforms with the
accepted area or subdivision grading plan filed with the City
Engineer.
ii. in the case of land in respect of which no accepted area or
subdivision grading plan has been filed with the City Engineer,
by a lot grading plan bearing the signature and seal of a
Professional Engineer or an Ontario Land Surveyor who certifies
thereon that the drainage scheme depicted by the plan will be
compatible with the existing drainage patterns;
iii. in the case of land to be developed and where Section 51 of the
Planning Act applies, or where Site Plan approval would
otherwise be required, a geotechnical report, signed and sealed
by a Professional Engineer, confirming areas of imported (non-
native) soils and the presence of methane, if any;
l.
Be signed by the owner or his/her agent who will certify the truth of
the contents of the application
252.3.4
Demolition Permit - where required
Where an application is made for a demolition permit under 8(1) of the Act,
the application shall;
a
Use the provincial application form, "Application to Construct or
Demolish";
b
Include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
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information as required under Division C, Article 1.3.1.3.(5) of the
Building Code and as described in this by-law for the work to be
covered by this permit;
c
be accompanied by proof satisfactory to the chief Building Official that
arrangements have been made with the proper authorities for the
disconnection and plugging of all water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone
or other utilities and services, on the form authorized by the Chief
Building Official;
d
that arrangements have been made with the Chief Official to ensure
that the site will be backfilled and graded with clean fill material to his
or her satisfaction and that all private drain connections have been
excavated and properly sealed at the property line;
e
be accompanied by all fees that are required, under Schedule "A" of
this By-law, resolution or regulation made under Clause 7(1)(c) of the
Act.
252.3.5 Conditional Permit - where required
Where an application is made for a conditional permit under subsection 8(3)
of the Act, the application shall also:
a.
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish" include complete plans and specifications,
documents and other information as required under Division C,
Sentence 1.3.1.3.(5) of the Building Code and as described in this
by-law for the work to be covered by this permit;
b. contain such other information, plans and specifications concerning
the complete as the Chief Building Official may require;
c.
state the reasons why the applicant believes that
unreasonable delays in construction would occur if a
conditional permit is not granted;
d. state the necessary approvals that must be obtained in respect of the
proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be
obtained;
e.
state the time in which plans and specifications of the complete
building will be filed with the Chief Building Official;
f.
if required by the Chief Building Official, include an agreement in
writing between the applicant, such other persons as the Chief
Building Official determines, and the Municipality dealing with the
matters pursuant to clause 8(3)(c) of the Act;
g. be accompanied by a security deposit as prescribed by the Chief
Building Official. The security shall be used in the event the building
may need to be removed and the site restored to its original
condition. The security amount shall be refunded upon the issuance
of a full permit;
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h. be accompanied by all fees and deposits that are required, under
Schedule "A" of this by-law, resolution or regulation made under
Clause 7(1)(c) of the Act;
i.
The Chief Building Official is authorized to execute, on behalf of The
Corporation, conditional permits as provided for in the Act. The
issuance of conditional permits is at the sole discretion of the Chief
Building Official.
252.3.6
Change of use Permit - where required
Where application is made for a change of use permit issued under Subsection
10(1) of the Act, the application shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official
and shall;
a.
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish"
b. describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed, by a
description that will readily identify and locate the building;
c. identify and describe in detail the current and proposed occupancies
of the building or part of a building for which the application is
made:
d. include plans and specifications that show the current and proposed
occupancy of all parts of the building, and that contain sufficient
information to establish compliance with the requirements of the
Building Code, including floor plans, details of wall, ceiling and roof
assemblies identifying required fire resistance ratings and locate
bearing capacities and details of the existing sewage system, if any.
e. Be accompanied by the required fees as contained in Schedule "A" of
this By-law;
f. State the name, address, telephone number, fax number and email
address of the owner, and
g. Be signed by the owner or his or her authorized agent (who produces
written authorization) and who shall certify the truth of the contents
of the application.
252.3.7
Partial Permit Requirements
a. When, in order to expedite work, approval of a portion of the building
or project is desired prior to the issuance of a permit for the whole
project, application shall be made for the complete project and
complete plans and specifications covering the portion of the overall
work for which immediate approval is desired, shall be filed with the
Chief Building Official; and
b. Should a permit be issued for part of a building or project, the holder
of such permit may proceed without assurances that the permit for the
entire building or project will be granted.
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252.3.8
Sewage System Permit
Where application is made for a permit to construct a private sanitary sewage
system under subsection 8(1) the Act, the application shall:
a. use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish", including schedules 1 and 2 to the form
b. include complete plans, specifications, documents and all other
information as required by Division C, 1.3.5.4. of the Building Code,
and as described in this By-law for the construction;
c. include a completed form as set out in Schedule "C" where Division C,
Subsection 1.2.2. of the Building Code applies;
d. include a Site Evaluation report, completed in conformance with the
provisions of Division B, 8.2.1.2., of the Building Code; and
e. include any information necessary to, or required in accordance with,
the applicable law as required.
252.3.9
Plans and specifications
a. Sufficient information shall be submitted with each application for a
permit to enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether or
not the proposed construction, demolition, or change of use will
conform with the Act, the Building Code and any other applicable law.
b. Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building
Official, be accompanied by two complete sets of the plans and
specifications and information as set out in Schedule "C" of this By-
law.
c. Plans shall be drawn to scale (minimum 3/16"=1"-0" or 1:75 metric)
on paper, shall be legible and shall include such working drawings as
set out in Schedule "C" of this By-law. Free hand drawings are not
permitted to be submitted.
d. A plan of survey certified by a licensed Ontario Land surveyor shall be
submitted to the Chief Building Official when required to demonstrate
compliance with the Act, Building Code and applicable law.
e. Site plans submitted shall be referenced to a current plan of survey
certified by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor and a copy of such a
survey shall be filed with and retained by the municipality unless this
requirement is waived in a circumstance where the Chief Building
Official is able, without having a current plan of survey, to determine
that the proposed work conforms to the Act, the Building Code, and any
other applicable law. Site plans shall show;
i.
Lot size and the dimensions of property lines and setbacks to any
existing or proposed buildings;
ii.
Natural features including water courses, streams and
topographic features;
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iii.
Public utilities and existing streets and street names;
iv.
Existing and finished ground levels or grades;
v.
Existing right-of-way, easements and municipal services;
vi.
Scale bar, and
vii.
North marker indicated.
252.3.10 As constructed plans
On completion of the construction of the building(s), the Chief Building
Official may require a set of as constructed plans of the work be submitted to
the Chief Building Official, including a plan of survey certified by a licensed
Ontario Land Surveyor showing the location of the building(s). The owner
shall submit as constructed plans of the work if required by the Chief Building
Official.
252.3.11 Plans Property of the Corporation
Plans and specifications submitted in accordance with the requirements of this
by-law or otherwise required by the Act become the property of the
Corporation and shall be retained or disposed of in accordance with the
relevant legislation and the Corporation's by-laws.
252.3.12 Alternative Solution and Equivalent Materials Submission
Where an application is made for a permit that contains materials, system or
building designs which authorization is required under Division C, Section 2.1
of the Building Code, the applicant shall;
a. Use the alternative solution submission form authorized by the chief
building Official.
b. Submit the supporting documentation describing the proposed
location(s) where the alternative solution is proposed and
demonstrating that the proposed alternative solution will provide a level
of safety and performance required by the Building Code;
c. Submit a description of the proposed material, system or building
design for which authorization is sought;
d. A description of all applicable provisions of the Building Code in
contravention;
e. Submit payment of the required fees as set out in Schedule "A" to this
by-law;
f. The Chief Building Official may accept or reject any proposed
alternative solution and/or may impose conditions or limitations on
their use, and
g. Note that any alternative solutions or equivalents which are accepted
under this By-law shall be applicable only to the location to which the
approval is given and are not transferable to any other permit.
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Article 4 - Administrative Procedure Relating to Permits
252.4.1
Revision to permits
No person shall make a material change or cause a material change to be
made to a plan, specification, document or other information on the basis of
which a permit was issued without notifying, filing details with and obtaining
the authorization of the Chief Building Official. Substantial changes may
constitute a revised submission and additional fees would be charged as per
Schedule "A" of this by-law.
252.4.2
Revocation of permits
a. Prior to revoking a permit under subsection 8(10) of the Act, the Chief
Building Official may serve a notice by personal service or electronic
service or by mail at the last known address to the permit holder, and
following a 30 day period from the date of service, the Chief Building
Official may revoke the permit if grounds to revoke still exist, without
any further notice and all submitted plans, specifications, documents
and other information may be disposed of or, or upon the written
request of the applicant, returned to the applicant.
b. Where notice is served by electronic or mail service, the permit holder
shall be conclusively deemed for all purposes to have been served
with notice on the fifth day of posting.
c. A permit holder may within 30 days from the date of service of a
notice under this Part, request in writing that the Chief Building
Official defer the revocation by stating reasons why the permit should
not be revoked. The Chief Building Official having regard to any
changes to the Act, Building Code or other applicable law may allow
the one-time deferral, applicable to a period of no later than twelve
(12) months from the date the deferral is granted by the Chief
Building Official.
252.4.3
Transfer of permit applications and permits
A permit is transferable only after the new owner completes a permit
application in accordance with the requirements of Article 5. The new owner
shall, upon transfer of a permit, be the permit holder for the purpose of the
Act and the Building Code.
252.4.4
Code of conduct
The Code of Conduct and associated policies, as required under section 7.1 of
the Act, are set out in Schedule "D" of this By-law.
252.4.5
Inactive or Abandoned Permit Application
a . Where an application for a permit remains inactive for six months
after it is made, the application may be deemed by the Chief Building
Official to have been abandoned and notice thereof shall be given to
the applicant.
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b. Prior to cancelling an application, the Chief building Official may serve
a notice by personal or electronic service or by mail at the address
the applicant has communicated to the Chief Building Official in
writing, and following a thirty (30) day period from the date of
service, the chief Building Official may cancel the application without
further notice.
c. Where notice is served by electronic or mail service, the permit
holder shall be conclusively deemed for all purposes to have been
served with notice on the fifth day after the day of posting.
d. An application may within thirty (30) days from the date of service of
a notice under this section, request in writing that the Chief Building
Official defer the cancellation by stating the reasons why the
application should not be cancelled.
e. The applicant may by written notice to the Chief Building Official
withdraw his or her application.
f . If an application is deemed to be abandoned, a new application must
be filed for any work proposed in the abandoned application and the
fees as set out in Schedule "A" shall be paid. An inactive permit
application may also include an application where information is
outstanding, six (6) months or more after it is made, in such a
manner that a full or partial permit cannot be issued.
g. Where an application is deemed abandoned, all submitted plans,
specifications and documents shall be disposed of, or upon the written
request of the applicant, returned to the applicant.
Article 5 - Payment of Fees
252.5.1
Fees
a. The Chief Building Official shall calculate the required fees for the work
proposed in accordance with Schedule "A" of this by-law and the owner
shall pay such fees upon submission of the application for a permit.
Applications are not complete until all permit fees have been paid.
b. Where fees payable in respect of an application for a construction or
demolition permit issued under subsection 8 (1) of the Act or a
conditional permit issued under subsection 8 (3) of the Act are based
on a gross floor area, gross floor area shall mean the total floor area of
all stories including stories below the first storey measured as the
horizontal area between the outside surfaces of exterior walls.
c. Any person who commences construction, demolition, or changes the
use of a building or part thereof prior to the issuance of a permit to
construct, demolish or change the use of a building or part thereof
shall, in addition to any other penalty imposed under the Act or
building code, pay a non-refundable Construction without a Permit Fee
as set out in Schedule "A" of this by-law prior to the issuance of the
permit.
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d. Where an application for a permit is subject to additional user fees
prescribed by the Corporation, including but not limited to
development charges, the fees so prescribed shall be paid in addition
to the fees set out in Schedule "A" of this by-law prior to the issuance
of the permit.
e. An additional inspection fee as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law
shall be payable prior to a repeat inspection where notice was given to
the Chief Building Official to inspect and the construction was not ready
and a cancellation notice was not received by the Chief Building
Official.
f. Where in the opinion of the Chief building Official a proposed building
design of a permit application has substantially changed or where the
contractor or other person providing professional services changes
after the examination of the plans, specifications, documents or other
information filed has been completed, a plan re-examination fee as set
out in Schedule "A" of this by-law shall apply to examine revised plans,
specifications, documents or other information.
g. Where fees are payable based on construction cost, the Chief Building
Official shall place a valuation on the cost of the proposed work for the
purposes of establishing the permit fee when such fee is based on the
cost of construction. Where the permit fee is 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.
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 material,
labour, equipment, overhead and professional and related services.
h. Council may adjust the building permit fees for any or all classes of
permit in this by-law once annually in accordance with the "Consumer
Price Index" as published by statistics Canada. Such adjustment to the
fees shall not require an amendment to the By-Law nor require a
public meeting.
i. The Chief Building Official shall determine permit fees not described or
included in Schedule "A".
252.5.2
Refund of permit fees - Schedule "B"
In the case of withdrawal of an application or the abandonment of all or a
portion of the work or the non-commencement of any project, the Chief
Building Official shall determine the amount of paid permit fees that may
be refunded to the applicant, if any, in accordance with Schedule "B".
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Article 6 - Notice of Requirement for Inspections
252.6.1
Notice Requirements for Inspections
1. With respect to prescribed notices under Division C, Article 1.3.5.1 and
Article 1.3.5.2 of the Building Code, the owner or an authorized agent
shall notify the office of the Chief Building Official at least twenty-four
hours prior to each stage of construction for which notice in advance is
required under the Building Code.
2. When giving the relevant notice to the Chief Building Official required by
the Building Code, the permit holder or the owner shall provide:
a. at any time between the readiness to construct the footings and
the readiness to construct structural framing, a certificate bearing
the signature and seal of either an Professional Engineer or an
Ontario Land Surveyor that the elevations of the footings or
foundation generally conform with the approved lot grading
plan, and
b. prior to occupancy, in the case of a building substantially
completed on or between June 1 and October 31, and by June 1,
in the case of a building substantially completed on or between
November 1 in one year and May 31 of the next year, a final
grading certificate bearing the signature and seal of a
Professional Engineer or Ontario Land Surveyor that the actual
finished elevation and grading of the land generally conforms
with the accepted area, subdivision grading plan, or the
approved lot grading plan as the case may be.
Article 7 - Validity
252.7.1
Validity
In the event that any provision of this Chapter is declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of
the remaining provisions of this by-law.
Article 8 - Contravention
252.8.1
Contravention of By-law
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 in section 36 of the
Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended.
Article 9 - Repeal
252.9.1
By-law - previous
By-law 8152-05 of The Corporation of the City of Woodstock is hereby
repealed effective April 4, 2019
Article 10 - Effective Date
252.10.1
This by-law comes into force and effect on April 4, 2019
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SCHEDULE
Schedule "A" - Classes of
permits
Description
Permit Fees
Residential
Construct a building as defined by subsection 1 (1) of
the Building Code Act, 1992
$0.56/sq. ft. of gross
floor area
Min. $150.00
Construct or relocate a shed or deck 108 sq. ft. or
less
$65.00
Sheds greater than 108 sq. ft.
Attached decks and porches
Free standing decks more than 108 sq. ft.
$100.00
Garages/Carports
$200.00
Interior and/or exterior renovations/repairs (that
includes H.V.A.C. work, plumbing work, drainage
work) and Change of Use Permit
$8.00/$10001,
Min. $80.00
Assembly/Commercial/Institutional
Construct a building as defined by subsection 1 (1) of
the Building Code Act, 1992 (that includes H.V.A.C.
work, plumbing work, drainage work) and Conditional
Permits
$1.17 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
Min. $250.00
Shell Permits (conditional or non-conditional)
$0.83/sq. ft. of gross
floor area,
Min. $250.00
Interior/exterior renovations (that includes H.V.A.C.
work, plumbing work, drainage work) and Change of
Use Permit
$11.00/$1,0001
Min. $115.00
Industrial
Construct a building as defined by subsection 1(1) of
the Building Code Act, 1992 (that includes H.V.A.C.
work, plumbing work, drainage work) and Conditional
Permits
$0.37/ sq. ft. of gross
floor area up to 50,000
sq. ft. of gross floor area.
$0.19/sq. ft. of gross
floor area. over 50,000
sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Min. 250.00
Interior/exterior renovations (that includes
H.V.A.C. work, plumbing work, drainage work)
and Change of Use Permit
$11.00/$1,0001
Min. $115.00
1 $1000 refers to per thousand dollars of construction value
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Stand Alone and Miscellaneous Work
Demolition Permit - residential
Demolition Permit - non residential
$150.00
$500.00
Partial Occupancy Permit for a building prior to its
completion
$80.00
Parking Lots constructed not forming part of a
development for which a building permit has been
issued
$80.00
Foundation Permit
$0.08/sq. ft. of GFA
Tents and Temporary Building
$100.00
Balcony Repairs or Guard Replacement
$13.20/$1000.001
Min $150.00
Commercial Kitchen Exhaust, Spray Booth, Dust
Collector, etc. (applies to installations on existing
buildings)
$200.00
Stand-alone work: HVAC, Plumbing, Sprinkler,
Asbestos Removal, Rack Storage Systems
$5.00/$1000.001
Min $150
Site Services: new installations
- Residential units
- Multi Residential, Industrial, Commercial,
Institutional
.
$80.00
$5/$1000.001,
Min.$150.00
Solar Panels - Single Detached Dwelling/Semi
- ICI
$ 100.00
$9.00/$10001
Portable
Port-a-pak
$75.00 each
$300.00
Septic System:
- New/Replacement system
- Class 2 System
- Replacement of septic tank only
- Leaching bed material alteration or repair
.
$810.00
$250.00
$250.00
$550.00
Re-Inspection fee
$100.00
Administrative Fees
Conditional Permit
$200.00
Conditional Permit Security
$1000.00
Additional Plan review fee (after all reviews have been
completed prior to issuance or after the permit has
been issued).
$50.00 /hour,
Min. $150.00
Construction without a permit
$200.00
1 $1000 refers to per thousand dollars of construction value
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Interpretation
The following guidelines are to be applied in the calculation of permit fees.
Floor area of the proposed work is to be measured to the outer face of exterior
walls and to the centre line of party walls or demising walls.
In the case of interior alterations or renovations, area of proposed work is the
actual space receiving the work.
Mechanical penthouses and floors, mezzanines, lofts, habitable attics and
interior balconies are to be included in all floor area calculations
Except for interconnected floor spaces, no deduction is made for openings
within the floor area (e.g. stairs, elevators, escalators, shafts, ducts, etc.)
Unfinished basements and garages for single detached dwellings (including
semi-detached, duplexes and townhouses, etc.) are included in all floor area
calculations.
If a foundation permit is issued for a single detached dwelling or semi-
detached, the square footage charge may be subtracted, at the discretion of
the Chief Building Official, from the square footage fee required to be paid
for the complete permit.
When partial permits are issued, fees shall be charged according to the type
of work proposed for each partial permit and shall have a cumulative effect.
When a partial permit is issued to construct a building shell a partial permit
to construct an interior finish must also be issued.
In the case of an industrial permit, for a building over 50,000 ft2 GFA, the
fee of $0.37/sq. ft. of GFA is charged up to 50,000 sq. ft. and the
remaining GFA of the building has a fee of $0.19/sq. ft.
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Schedule "B" - Refund of permit fees
1.
Pursuant to Article 5 of this Chapter, the fees that may be refunded
shall be a percentage of the fees payable under this Chapter,
calculated by the Chief Building Official as follows:
a.
80% if administrative functions only have been performed;
b.
70% if administrative and zoning functions only have been
performed;
c.
45% if administrative, zoning and plans examination
functions have been performed
d.
35% if the permit has been issued and no field inspection
have been performed subsequent to permit issuance;
e.
100.00 shall additionally be deducted for each field
inspection that has been performed after the permit has
been issued.
f.
No refund shall be made for an amount less than $100.00
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Schedule "C" - List of plans - drawings - other
List of Plans, Drawings and Other Information to Accompany Applications for
Permits
1.
Site Plan;
2.
Floor Plans;
3.
Foundation Plans;
4.
Framing Plans;
5.
Roof Plans;
6.
Reflected Ceiling Plans;
7.
Sections and Details;
8.
Building Elevations;
9.
Electrical Drawings;
10. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Drawings and Calculations;
11. Sprinkler System Drawings;
12. Plumbing Drawings;
13. Mechanical Drawings;
14. Site Service Drawings;
15. Architectural Drawings;
16. Food Premise Layout Drawings;
17. Structural Drawings;
18. Specifications;
19. Structural Design Load Summary;
20. All related Engineering Architectural
Reports/Documents/Schedules/Tests;
21. Building Code Matrix/Summary;
22. Plans and specification for a sewage system including worksheets and
drawings
NOTE: The Chief Building Official may specify that not all of the above mentioned
plans or information is required to accompany an application for a permit.
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Schedule "D" - Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct for the Chief Building Official and Inspectors
1.
Purpose
To promote appropriate standards of behaviour and enforcement actions by the
Chief Building Official and Inspectors in the exercise of a power of the performance
of a duty under the Act or the Building Code.
a.
To prevent practices that may constitute an abuse of power, including
unethical or illegal practices, by the Chief Building Official and
Inspectors in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty
under the Act or the Building Code.
b.
To promote appropriate standards of honesty and integrity in the exercise
of a power or the performance of a duty under the Act or the Building Code
by the Chief Building Official and Inspectors.
2.
Code of Conduct
In exercising powers and performing duties under the Building Code Act, the Chief
Building Official and Inspectors shall:
a.
Always act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety and
accessibility aspects of building works and structures.
b.
Apply all relevant building laws, codes, regulations and standards in an
impartial, consistent, fair and professional manner, independent of any external
influence and without regard to any personal interests.
c.
Maintain required legislated qualifications, discharging all duties in accordance
with recognized areas of competency.
d.
Act honestly, reasonably and extend professional courtesy to all.
3.
Breaches of the Code of Conduct
The Chief Building Official will review any allegations of breaches of this Code of
Conduct made against municipal building officials. Where the allegations are against
the Chief Building Official, senior management of the municipality will review the
allegations.
Disciplinary action arising from violations of this Code of Conduct is the responsibility
of the municipal employer and will be based on the severity and frequency of the
violation in accordance with relevant employment standards.
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Schedule "E" - Forms
Pursuant to Section _ of this By-law, the following forms shall be those used for the
administration and enforcement of the Act and Building Code:
1.
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
2.
Commitment to General Review Form by Architect and Engineer
3.
Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form
4.
Alternative Solution Submission Form
5.
Flow Control Roof Drainage Declaration
6.
Required Clearances for Demolition Permit
7.
Schedule 1 Designer information
8.
Schedule 2 Sewage system installer information
9.
Declaration of soil analysis - native soil
10. Leaching bed fill certification