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TOWN OF CHURCHBRIDGE
A Bylaw Respecting Buildings
2025-006
The Council of the Town of Churchbridge in the Province of Saskatchewan enacts as follows:
SHORT TITLE
1 This bylaw may be cited as the Building Bylaw.
PURPOSE OF THE BUILDING BYLAW
2 The purpose of this bylaw is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Act, the
regulations, the National Building Code of Canada, the National Energy Code of Canada for
Buildings, ministerial interpretations and Saskatchewan Construction Standards Appeal Board
orders and building official orders within the local authority.
INTERPRETATION/LEGISLATION
3 Definitions contained in The Construction Codes Act, The Building Code Regulations and The
Energy Code Regulations shall apply in this building bylaw.
"Act" means The Construction Codes Act.
"building official" means a person who holds a building official licence.
"building official services" means plan review services, inspection services and
enforcement services carried out by an appointed building official.
"certificate of occupancy" means a written document issued by the local authority giving
the owner of the building permission to occupy the building for its intended use.
"competent person" means a person who is recognized by the local authority as having:
(a) a degree, certificate or professional designation; or
(b) the knowledge, experience and training;
necessary to design or review the design of a building.
"inspection" means the inspection of the following by an appointed building official to
ascertain whether the Act and the regulations have been or are being complied with:
(a) ongoing or incomplete building construction, materials of construction or
building systems;
(b) completed or existing building construction, materials of construction or
building systems.
"local authority" means the municipality to which this Building Bylaw applies.
"NBC" means the edition and provisions of the National Building Code of Canada,
including revisions, errata and amendments to it, declared to be in force pursuant to the
Act and the regulations.
"NECB" means the edition and provisions of the National Energy Code of Canada for
Buildings, including revisions, errata and amendments to it, declared to be in force
pursuant to the Act and The Energy Code Regulations.
"owner" means:
(a) any person who has any right, title, estate or interest in land, improvements or
premises other than that of a mere occupant, tenant or mortgagee;
(b) any person, firm or corporation that controls the property under
consideration; or
(c) if the building is owned separately from the land on which the building is
located, the owner of the building.
"owner's representative" means any person, corporation, employee or contractor who
has authority to act on behalf of an owner.
"permit" means written authorization issued by the local authority or its building official.
"plan review" means the examination of building drawings and related documents by a
building official to ascertain whether those drawings and documents meet the
requirements of the Act and the regulations.
"regulations" means The Building Code Regulations and The Energy Code Regulations.
"SAMA fee" means a fee charged to the local authority by the Saskatchewan Assessment
Management Agency with respect to the work.
"value of construction" means the total costs to the owner for the building construction
in its completed form and includes the cost of all building work, materials of
construction, building systems, labour and overhead, and profit of the contractor and
subcontractors.
"work" means any design, construction, addition, erection, placement, alteration, repair,
renovation, demolition, relocation, removal, use, change of use, occupancy or change of
occupancy of a building.
SCOPE OF THE BYLAW
4 This building bylaw applies to all work undertaken or to be undertaken within the geographical
jurisdiction of the local authority.
GENERAL
5 (1) It is the duty of every owner or the owner's representative of a building in Saskatchewan to
ensure that the building and work is in accordance with the Act, the regulations, any associated
codes, interpretations and orders and any bylaws adopted by the local authority with which the
building is associated.
(2) It shall be the responsibility of the owner or the owner's representative to arrange for all
permits, inspections and certificates required by any other applicable bylaws, Acts and regulations.
(3) A building or part of a building for which a permit has been granted shall not be occupied
before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the local authority or the building official
pursuant to clause 16(11)(h) of the Act.
(4) The provisions of this building bylaw apply to buildings greater than 10m2 (107.6 ft2) in building
area except as otherwise exempted by the Act or the regulations.
PERMIT - ISSUANCE
6 (1) Every application for a permit for work shall be on the form provided by the local authority,
and shall be accompanied by plans and specifications of the proposed building and work in a
format acceptable to the local authority.
(2) Every permit application shall be reviewed and approved by the building official including plan
review and approval.
(3) If the work described in an application for a permit, to the best of the knowledge of the local
authority or the building official, complies with the requirements of this building bylaw, the Act, or
the regulations, the local authority or the building official shall, on receipt of the required fee,
issue a permit on the form provided by the local authority. In addition, one set of the approved
plans and specifications will be returned to the owner or the owner's representative with the
permit.
(4) A permit issued pursuant to this building bylaw must include:
(a) the name of the person, or company to whom the permit is issued;
(b) the period for which the permit is valid;
(c) a statement of all fees, deposits or bonds charged for the permit;
(d) the scope of work authorized by the permit;
(e) the municipal address or legal description of the property on which the work
described in the permit is located;
(f) the buildings or portion of buildings to which the permit applies;
(g) the stages of construction for which a permit holder must inform the local authority;
(h) any conditions that the permit holder is required to comply with; and
(i) any information required by this building bylaw.
(5) No person or company to whom a permit is issued pursuant to the Act shall fail to comply with
the terms and conditions of the permit.
(6) Work must not commence before a permit is issued.
(7) The permit fee shall be calculated according to the sum of the following:
(a) a permit administration fee listed in a fee bylaw for the processing, handling and
issuance of a permit;
(b) the fees for plan review, field inspection of construction and enforcement in
accordance with a fee bylaw or the agreement between the provider of building official
services and the local authority;
(c) the fees charged by the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency; and
(d) a deposit, if required, in an amount determined by the local authority.
(8) If a deposit is collected it shall, on request by the owner or owner's representative, be
refundable on satisfactory completion of the work or on approval of use or occupancy of the
building by the local authority or the building official.
(9) All permit fees and deposits will be collected before the permit is issued and are subject to any
applicable taxes.
(10) The local authority or the building official may establish the value of construction for the
work described in an application for a permit, for the purpose of calculating a permit fee, based on
established current construction costs, the owner's or the owner's representative statement of
costs or constructor's contract values, or similar methods selected by the local authority or the
building official.
(11) It is the responsibility of the owner or the owner's representative to ensure that all
notifications required by Section 7 of the Act and this building bylaw are given to the local
authority and that all inspections are scheduled and completed. Failure to do so may result in
additional fees for follow up inspections.
(12) The owner or the owner's representative will be invoiced by the local authority for additional
inspection fees and payment of the inspection fees will be due on receipt of an invoice. Unpaid
inspection fees will be considered a debt due to the local authority and may be recovered from the
owner of the land or premises in or on which the work was carried out as per the Act.
(13) The local authority may, at its discretion, rebate a portion of a permit fee or deposit where
work is reduced in scope or discontinued, or where other exceptional circumstances occur.
PERMITS - REFUSAL TO ISSUE
7 (1) The local authority may refuse to issue a permit if:
(a) the proposed work described on the permit application would contravene:
(i) the Act;
(ii) the regulations;
(iii) an order of the appeal board;
(iv) a written interpretation of the minister pursuant to section 8 of the Act; or
(v) the local authority's building bylaw;
(b) the person who designed or reviewed the design of a proposed building that is within
the scope of Part 9 of the NBC is not a competent person;
(c) the person who designed or completed a design review of a proposed building that is
within the scope of Part 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 of the NBC is not an architect or engineer;
(d) the person who designed or completed a design review of a proposed building that is
within the scope of the NECB is not an architect or engineer;
(e) the application for a permit is incomplete;
(f) any fees, deposits or bonds required pursuant to the local authority's building bylaw
for the issuance of a permit have not been paid; or
(g) the proposed work described on the permit application would contravene any other
Act, regulations or bylaw that applies to the proposed work.
(2) Where the local authority refuses to issue a permit pursuant to subsection (1), the local
authority shall:
(a) provide written notice to the applicant as to the reasons for the local authority's
refusal to issue a permit; and
(b) refund any fee or deposit paid as part of the permit application for work pursuant to
the Act, less any fees paid for:
(i) plan review; and
(ii) permit application or administration.
PERMITS - REVOCATION
8 (1) The local authority may revoke a permit issued pursuant to the Act:
(a) if the holder of the permit requests in writing that it be revoked;
(b) if the permit was issued on mistaken, false or incorrect information;
(c) if the permit was issued in error;
(d) subject to subsection (2), if, after 6 months after the permit's issuance, the work for
which the permit was issued has not, in the opinion of the local authority's building
official, been seriously commenced and no written agreement for the delay has been
given by the local authority; or
(e) subject to subsection (2), if the work for which the permit was issued is, in the
opinion of the local authority's building official, substantially suspended or discontinued
for a period of more than 6 months after the permit's issuance and no written agreement
for the delay has been given by the local authority.
(2) If the local authority revokes a permit pursuant to subsection (1) it shall provide written notice
to the permit holder as to the reasons for the revocation.
PERMITS - EXPIRY
9 (1) The expiry of a permit does not relieve the owner or the owner's representative from the
obligation to complete the work approved in the permit.
(2) All permits issued pursuant to this building bylaw expire on the date stated in the permit, or if
no date is stated:
(a) twenty-four months from date of issue;
(b) six months from date of issue if work is not commenced within that period;
(c) on the date specified by the local authority if work has not seriously commenced and
is suspended for a period of six months; or
(d) on the date specified by the local authority if work has been suspended with written
permission by the local authority or building official and the agreed upon period has been
exceeded.
(3) An owner or the owner's representative that does not complete all the work listed on a permit
before the permit expires shall apply to the local authority that issued the permit to do one of the
following:
(a) revoke the permit;
(b) extend the term of the permit;
(c) vary the conditions of the permit.
(4) The local authority may revoke, extend or vary the conditions of a permit on written
application of the permit holder and subject to any condition or fees listed in the bylaw.
ENFORCEMENT
10 The local authority or the building official may take any measures as permitted by section 24,
25 or 26 of the Act and sections 13 and 14 of The Building Code Regulations for the purpose of
ensuring compliance with this building bylaw.
NOTIFICATION
11 (1) The owner or the owner's representative of a building to be constructed shall ensure that
the local authority is notified of:
(a) when excavation is to be commenced;
(b) when the foundation is to be placed;
(c) when a superstructure is to be placed on the foundation;
(d) any other event at the time required by the permit under which work has been
undertaken; and
(e) any other specified event at the specified time.
(2) Before commencing work at a building site, the owner or the owner's representative shall give
notice to the local authority of:
(a) the date on which the owner or the owner's representative intends to commence the
work; and
(b) subject to subsection (8), the name, address and telephone number of:
(i) the constructor or other person in charge of the work;
(ii) the designer of the work;
(iii) the person or firm that is to review the work to determine whether or not the
construction conforms to the design; and
(iv) any inspection or testing agency that is engaged to monitor the work.
(3) During the course of construction, the owner or the owner's representative shall give notice to
the local authority of:
(a) subject to subsection (8), any change in, or termination of, the employment of a
person or firm mentioned in clause (2)(b);
(b) the owner's or owner's representative intent to do any work that has been ordered
by a building official or local authority to be inspected during construction;
(c) the owner's or owner's representative intent to enclose work that has been ordered
by a building official or local authority to be inspected before enclosure;
(d) subject to subsection (8), any proposed deviation from the plans approved and
permitted by the local authority;
(e) subject to subsection (8), any construction undertaken thatdeviates from the plans
approved and permitted by the local authority; and
(f) the completion of work.
(4) Subject to subsection (8), the owner or the owner's representative of a building under
construction shall give notice to the local authority of:
(a) any change in ownership or change in address of the owner or the owner's
representative that occurs before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy as soon as
the change occurs; and
(b) the owner's or owner's representative's intention to occupy a portion of the building
if the building is to be occupied in stages.
(5) The owner of a building or the owner's agents, contractors, employees, successors or assigns
or the registered owner of the land on which the building is situated shall submit a written report
to the local authority of the occurrence of any of the following that causes or has the potential to
cause serious injury or loss of life:
(a) structural failure of the building or part of the building;
(b) failure of any equipment, device or appliance that is regulated by the Act or the
regulations.
(6) A report submitted pursuant to subsection (5) must:
(a) contain:
(i) the name and address of the owner;
(ii) the address or location of the building involved in the failure;
(iii) the name and address of the constructor of the building; and
(iv) the nature of the failure; and
(b) be submitted to the local authority within 15 days after the occurrence of the failure
mentioned in clause (5)(a) or (b).
(7) On receipt of the report pursuant to subsection (5), the local authority may require an owner
to do the following:
(a) provide any other information that the building official or local authority may
consider necessary;
(b) complete any additional work that is necessary to ensure compliance.
(8) Notice given pursuant to clause (2)(b), (3)(a), (3)(d) or (3)(e) or subsection (4) is to be in
writing.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
12 (1) An owner or the owner's representative that undertakes to construct or have constructed a
building that is within the scope of Parts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the NBC shall have an architect or
engineer complete the design or design review of:
(a) the design or design review of the building and all building systems;
(b) an inspection of construction of the building and all building systems to ensure
compliance with the design; and
(c) the reviews required by the NBC.
(2) An owner or the owner's representative that undertakes to construct or have constructed a
building with a structure within the scope of the NECB shall have an architect or engineer
complete:
(a) the design or design review of the structure;
(b) a field review of construction of the structure to ensure compliance with the design;
and
(c) the reviews required by the NECB.
(3) In addition to the requirements of subsections (1) and (2), the local authority or building
official shall require that an engineer or architect provide:
(a) a Commitment for Field Review letter as part of the permit application for work; and
(b) an Assurance of Field Review and Compliance letter, on completion of the work,
providing assurance that the work conforms to the engineer's or architect's design.
(4) An owner or the owner's representative that undertakes to construct or have constructed a
building that is within the scope of Part 9 of the NBC shall ensure that a competent person has
designed or reviewed the design of the building.
(5) An owner or the owner's representative shall ensure that copies of any inspection or review
reports made pursuant to this section are made available to a building official or the local
authority on the request of the building official or local authority, as the case may be.
(6) No owner of a building or an owner's representative shall cause or allow the ground elevations
of a building to be changed so as to place in contravention of the NBC:
(a) the building or part of the building; or
(b) an adjacent building.
(7) If the property boundaries of a building lot are changed so as to place a building or part of a
building in contravention of the NBC, the owner or the owner's representative shall immediately
alter the building or part of the building to bring it into compliance with the NBC.
PENALTY
13 (1) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this building bylaw may be subject to
the penalties provided in Part 8 of the Act.
(2) Conviction of a person or corporation for breach of any provision of this building bylaw shall
not relieve the person or corporation from compliance with the Act and regulations.
REPEAL OF BYLAW(S)
14 On enactment of this building bylaw, Bylaw 2023-011 is repealed. Enactment pursuant to Section 17
of The Construction Codes Act.
X_________________________________
(MAYOR)
Certified a true copy of Bylaw No. ___________
Adopted by resolution of the Council this
_____ day of _______, 20____
___________________________________
Administrator
X_________________________________
Seal:
(ADMINISTRATOR)
Appendix "A" -Building Permit Application
Local Authority: Town of Churchbridge Permit #
Building / Development Permit Application under The Construction Codes Act
Applicant Information (permit applicant can be an agent of the owner)
Company
Primary Contact
Address
Phone and Email
Permit Information
Project Location
Project Description
Project type (check one)
New Construction, Erection, Placement, Use, Change of Use,
Occupancy or Change of Occupancy of a Building
Addition, Alteration, Repair or Renovation to Existing Building
Temporary Structure
Relocation of an Existing Building
Demolition or Removal of an Existing Building
Other_______________________
Attached
Construction Site Plans and Specifications Yes No
Building Area and Height
Value of Construction
$
Owner Information (include all owners listed on the property title or attach in a separate sheet)
Company
Project Contact
Address
Phone and Email
General Contractor Information (a building owner can be identified as a self-contractor)
Company
Project Contact
Address
Phone and Email
Architect/ Engineer or Competent Person (this is the individual responsible for the overall
design...all other designers should be included on a separate sheet attached to this application)
Company
Project Contact
Address
Phone and Email
Declaration by Applicant
I hereby declare that the above statements contained within this application and the attached
drawings are true and correct. I agree that where required a Development Permit must be issued for
the building permit to be valid. Neither document relieves the owner, the applicant or the owner's
agent from complying with all local authorities' bylaws and/or provincial and federal Acts and
regulations including the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), the National Energy Code of Canada
for Buildings (NECB) and the National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC), and that it is my responsibility
to ensure compliance with such legislation, regulations, bylaws and codes regardless of any plan
review or inspections that may or may not be carried out by the building official, local authority or its
building official. I agree that no construction shall commence without proper permits and approvals.
Name
Signature
Date
Notes:
The following attachments must be submitted with your application:
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Site Plan drawn to scale, containing the location and dimensions off all existing and proposed
structures, setbacks, driveways & property lines.
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Engineered drawings may be required.
Value of construction is defined as the total costs to the owner for the building construction in its
completed form and includes the cost of all building work, materials of construction, building systems,
labour and overhead and profit of the contractor and subcontractors.
Building area means the greatest horizontal area of a building above grade within the outside surface of
exterior walls or the outside surface of exterior walls and the centre line of firewalls.
Building height (in storeys) means the number of storeys contained between the roof and the floor of
the first storey.
For Office Use Only
Tax Roll Number
Permit Fees
Receipt #
Development Permit
Approval Date
Building Permit Approval
Date
Signature
Appendix "B"- Building Permit Fees
1 & 2 Unit Dwellings
$100.00
Dwelling Alterations & Additions
$75.00
Accessory Buildings
Attached Garage or Carport (Over 100sq ft)
$75.00
Decks (New not replacement)
Over 6' (inspection required)
$50.00
Other Buildings which include Commercial & Institutional
New Construction
$200.00
Renovations & Additions
$100.00
Demolition or Moving Permit
Permit
$100.00
Refundable Deposit (per Section 6.6)
$5000.00
Pursuant to Section 5.3, additional fees, as charged by a person, firm or corporation employed under
contract by the Local Authority, shall be charged in addition to the fees outlined above.
Appendix "C"- Permit to Demolish or Move a Building
I hereby make application for a permit to DEMOLISH A BUILDING situated on
Civic Address__________________________________________________
Lot___________ Block__________________ Plan___________________
The demolition will commence on _________________________ and will be completed on
____________________________, 20___.
The site work to be done after removal of building will be done by:_______________
_______________________________________________________________________
Work includes:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
I hereby agree to comply with the Building Bylaw of the Town of Churchbridge and to be responsible
and pay for any damage done to any property as a result of the demolition of the said building. I
acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure compliance with any Bylaw, Act or Regulation and
to obtain required permits.
Date:_______________
Signature_____________________________________
OR
I hereby make application for a permit to MOVE A BUILDING now situated on
Civic Address____________________________________________________
Lot__________ Block____________________ Plan_____________________
To:
Civic Address_____________________________________________________
Lot_________ Block____________________Plan _______________________
Or out of the Local Authority___________________________________________
The building has the following dimensions: Length__________ Width________ Height______.
The building mover will be _________________________and the date of the move will be
__________________, 20___.
The Route taken for the move is____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
The site work to be done after removal of building will be done by:_______________
_______________________________________________________________________
Work includes:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
I hereby agree to comply with the Building Bylaw of the Town of Churchbridge and to be responsible
and pay for any damage done to any property as a result of the moving of the said building. I
acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure compliance with any Bylaw, Act or Regulation and
to obtain required permits.
Date:_______________
Signature_____________________________________