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VILLAGE OF DRAKE
BYLAW 2024-01
A Bylaw Respecting Buildings
The Council of the Village of Drake, in the Province of Saskatchewan enacts as follows:
Title - Section 1
This bylaw may be referred to as the "Building Bylaw".
Purpose of the Bylaw - Section 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.
Definition/Legislation - Section 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.
"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.
"Local authority" means the Village of Drake 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 regulations.
"Occupancy certificate" means a certificate issued with respect to the approved use or
occupancy of a building.
"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, company, 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 in the form
of a building permit.
"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 construction, addition, erection, placement, alteration, repair, renovation,
demolition, relocation, removal, use, occupancy or change of occupancy of a building.
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SCOPE OF THE BYLAW - Section 4
This building bylaw applies to all work undertaken or to be undertaken within the geographical
jurisdiction of the local authority.
GENERAL - Section 5
(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 an occupancy certificate 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 9 m2 (96.875 ft2) in the
building area except as otherwise exempted by the Act or the regulations.
PERMIT - ISSUANCE - Section 6
(6)(1) Every application for a permit for work shall be on FORM "A" and shall be accompanied by
a minimum of two sets of plans and specifications of the proposed building and work.
(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 "B". 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. Where work has commenced prior to
issuing a permit, additional fees may apply up to 100% of the permit fee.
(7) The permit fee shall be calculated according to the sum of the following:
(a) a permit administration fee listed in Form "F" 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 listed on Form
"F"; and
(d) A deposit of fee, listed on Form "F" for any damage done to any property as a result of the
demolition or moving of the said building.
(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.
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(9) All permit fees and deposits will be collected before the permit is issued and 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 - Section 7
(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 the NECB is not an architect or engineer;
(d) the application for a permit is incomplete;
(e) 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
(f) 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 - Section 8
(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) 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
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(e) 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 notice to the permit
holder as to the reasons for the revocation.
PERMITS - EXPIRY- Section 9
(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 shall 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 condition 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 - Section 10
(10) (1) 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.
(2) An Order to Comply (OTC) FORM "E", may be issued by a building official who
determines upon inspection, that the construction standards or the terms and conditions
of a building permit are being contravened.
NOTIFICATION - Section 11
(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.
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(3) During 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 that deviate 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 an occupancy certificate as soon as
the change occurs; and
(b) the owner's or owner's representative 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 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
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), (3)(e) or subsection (4) is to be in writing.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS - Section 12
(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, 5, 6 and 7 of the NBC shall have an architect or
engineer complete the design or design review of:
(a) the building; and
(b) all building systems.
(2) The owner or the owner's representative that undertakes to construct or have constructed a
building with a structure that is within the scope of Part 4 of the NBC shall have an architect
or engineer complete:
(a) the design or design review of the structure;
(b) an inspection of construction of the structure to ensure compliance with the design; and
(c) the reviews required by NBC.
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(3) 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) the inspection of construction of the structure to ensure compliance with the design; and
(c) the reviews required by the NECB.
(4) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1), (2) or (3), 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.
(5) An owner or the owner's representative that undertakes to construct or has 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.
(6) 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.
(7) 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.
(8) 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.
DEMOLITION, RELOCATING OR REMOVAL PERMITS - Section 13
(13)(1) (a) The fee for a permit to demolish or move a building shall be as listed in FORM "F"
PERMIT FEES for THE PROCESSING, handling, and issuance of a permit.
(b)The fees charged by the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency.
(c)In addition, the applicant shall deposit with the Village of Drake such sum as the local
authority or its building official considers sufficient to cover the cost of restoring the site after
the building has been demolished or removed to such condition that it is, in the opinion of
the Village of Drake or its building official, not dangerous to public safety.
(i) If the applicant who demolishes or removes the building restores the site to a
condition satisfactory to the Village of Drake or its building official, the sum deposited
shall be refunded.
(2) Every application for a permit to demolish or remove a building shall be in Form "C".
(3) Where a building is to be demolished and the Village of Drake is satisfied that there are no
debts or taxes in arrears or taxes outstanding with respect to the building or land on which
the building is situated, the Village of Drake, upon receipt of the fee and deposit prescribed,
shall issue a permit for the demolition in Form "D".
(4) Where a building is to be removed from the Village of Drake, and the Village of Drake is
satisfied that there are no debts or taxes in arrears or taxes outstanding with respect to the
building or land on which the building is situated, the Village of Drake, upon receipt of the
fee and deposit prescribed, shall issue a permit for the removal in Form "D".
(5) Where a building is to be removed from its site and set upon another site in the Village of
Drake, and the Village of Drake is satisfied that there are no debts or taxes in arrears or
taxes outstanding with respect to the building or land on which the building is situated, and
the building when placed on its new site and completed, to the best of the knowledge of the
Village of Drake or its building official, will conform with the requirements of this bylaw, the
Village of Drake, upon receipt of the fee and deposit prescribed, shall issue a permit for the
removal in Form "D".
(6) All permits issued under this section expire six months from the date of issue except that
a permit may be renewed for six months upon written application to the Village of Drake.
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PENALTY - Section 14
(14) (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) - Section 15
On enactment of this building bylaw, Bylaw #2-90 and Bylaw 2023-06 is hereby repealed.
Enactment pursuant to "Enactment pursuant to Section 17 of The Construction Codes Act."
Read a First Time the
day of
,
Read a Second Time the
day of
,
Read a Third Time the
day of
,
Adoption of this Bylaw this
day of
,
Mayor / Reeve
[SEAL]
Administrator
Read a third time and adopted
this ____ day of ___________
_________________________
Administrator
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FORM "A" TO BYLAW #2024-01
APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT
Owner Name:________________________ Owner's Signature______________________________
Mailing Address:
City:
Prov: ______Postal Code: _______________
Phone:
Secondary Phone: (if Applicable) ____________________________
Email:
_________________________________________________________
Owner's Signature / Declaration (Single Family dwelling Only) I hereby declare I am the owner of the premises in which the
work will be conducted and reside or will reside on the property.
General contractor: ____________________________ Phone no.: ____________________________
Address: ____________________________________ Postal code: _______________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________
Project Location in The Village of Drake: Work: not started in progress complete
Street Address:
Legal: Lot:
Block:
Plan: ____________
Select all applicable
BUILDING TYPE
TYPE OF WORK:
BUILDING USE:
BUILDING AREA IN
SQ. FT.:
Dwelling Unit
New Construction
Number of stories
Detached/Attached
Garage
Placement
Relocation
Single/Multi
Residential
Main area
Accessory Building
Addition
Erection
Commercial
2nd floor
Basement Development
Alteration
Renovation
Repair
Industrial
Basement ____________
Deck
Demolition
Removal
Institutional
Garage
Wood Burning
Stove/Fireplace
Change of
Occupancy
Occupancy
Use
Other (specify)
Total Area
Foundation Type
Modular Home*
Deck
Other (specify)
CSA #
Basement developed at time of construction?
Yes
No
Description of Work:
________________________________________________
*Modular Home - assembled at site in sections; sections have no chassis, running gear nor its own wheels.
This is NOT a Building Permit
The following forms shall accompany an application for the proposed work, unless building
official deems, they are not required:
Blueprints for new construction, Mobile Homes
Detached Garages, Attached Garages, decks can be drawn on Site Plan
Site plan, specifications
List of Contractors
Date of Application:
Estimate Project Completion Date:
Value of construction
$
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FORM "A" CONTINUED
APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT
List General Contractor:
List Sub-Contractors: (sub-contractors' business license fees are covered by the general contractor; however, the
following information is still required for information purposes) Trades Name, Address
1. Excavation and Gravel _________________________________________
2. Cement and Basement Work _______________________.____________
3. Framing ____________________________________________________
4. Shingling, Roofing ____________________________________________
5. Siding ______________________________________________________
6. Insulation and Board _________________________________________
7. Plaster _____________________________________________________
8. Joint Filling __________________________________________________
9. Floor Covering _______________________________________________
10. Finishing and Cabinets _________________________________________
11. Plumbing and Heating __________________________________________
12. Electrical Work ________________________________________________
13. Painting and decorating _________________________________________
14. Other Work: __________________________________________________
Signature of Owner or Agent
Date
SITE PLAN
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"FORM "B" to Bylaw 2024-01
Building Permit # _________________________________
Permission is hereby granted to
to
a building to be used as a
on civic address or location
Lot
Block
Plan No.
application dated
in accordance with the
This permit expires six months from the date of issue if work has not commenced within that
period or if work is suspended for a period of six months.
This permit is issued under the following conditions:
Any deviation, omission or revision to the approved application requires approval of the Village of
Drake or its building official.
Estimated cost of building: $.
Permit fee: $.
Administrator of Local Authority
Date
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FORM "C" to Bylaw 2024-01
Village of Drake, Saskatchewan
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO REMOVE, RELOCATE OR DEMOLISH A BUILDING
I, _____________________ hereby make application for a permit to demolish a building now situated on
Civic address or location ______________________________________________
Lot ___________ Block __________ Plan ________
The demolition will commence on
_______________________ , 20____ .
and will be completed on
_______________________, 20_____.
OR
I hereby make application for a permit to move a building now situated on
Civic address or location ______________________________________________
Lot ___________ Block __________ Plan ________
TO
Civic address or location ______________________________________________
Lot ___________ Block __________ Plan ________
OR Out of the Village of Drake ______________________________________________
The building has the following dimensions: length _________ width _______ height _______
The building mover will be _______________________________________
and the date of the move will be _________________________, 20____ .
The building will be moved over the following route:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
The site work (filling, final grading, landscaping, etc.) which will be done after removal of the building includes:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Condition of Building:
I hereby agree to comply with the provisions of the Building Bylaw of the Village of Drake and to become
responsible and pay for any damage done to any property as a result of the demolition or moving of the said
building, and to deposit such sum as may be required by clause (6)(7)(d) of the said bylaw. I acknowledge that it is
my responsibility to ensure compliance with any other applicable bylaws, acts and regulations, and to obtain all
required permits and approvals prior to demolishing or moving the building.
Signature of Owner or Agent
Date
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FORM "D" To Bylaw 2024-01
PERMIT
Village of Drake, Saskatchewan
DEMOLITION, REMOVAL, RELOCATION OR MOVING PERMIT # _____________
Permission is hereby granted to _________________________________
TO:
__ Demolish OR
__ Place OR __ Relocate
OR __ Remove
I hereby make application for a permit to demolish, place, relocate or remove a building now situated on
Civic address or location ______________________________________________
Lot ___________ Block __________ Plan ________
TO:
Civic address or location ______________________________________________
Lot ___________ Block __________ Plan ________
OR Out of the Village of Drake ______________________________________________
in accordance with the application dated _______, of __________ 20__ .
This permit expires six months from the date of issue.
This permit is issued subject to the following conditions:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Any deviation, omission or revision to the approved application requires approval of the local authority or
its building official.
FEE:
$_______
SAMA Fee:
$ ______
TOTAL FEE:
DEPOSIT:
$ ______
$ ______
_______________________________
____________________
Authorized Municipal Official
Date
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FORM "E" To Bylaw 2024-01
Village of Drake, Saskatchewan
Order to Comply (OTC) under The Construction Codes Act (the CC Act)
Issued to
Property Location
Project Description
Permit Number
Inspection Date
Contravention(s)
Pursuant to subsection 24(1) of the CC Act, The Building Code Regulations, (the BC Regulations) the National
Building Code (NBC), The National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) and Building Bylaw No. __________,
the following contraventions are noted.
1
2
3
Order to Comply
Pursuant to subsection 25(1), (2), (3) ,(4) or (5) of the CC Act, the BC Regulations, the NBC, the NECB and
Building Bylaw No. _____, you are hereby ordered to comply as follows:
1
2
3
Compliance with this order is required on or before ________________ ____, 20__________.
Failure to Comply
Failure to comply with the order by the date provided may result in the commencement of legal enforcement as
provided by The Construction Codes Act. See sections 39 and 40 of the CC Act
Issued by
Building Official
Licence No.
Signature
Phone
Date
Email
Right of Appeal
An owner of a building may appeal an order made pursuant to subsection 31(1) of The Construction Codes Act
within 15 days after service of the order by submitting a request for hearing form to the Chief Codes Administrator
and providing a deposit. For appeal information contact Building and Technical Standards Branch, Saskatchewan
Ministry of Government Relations.
Email: [email protected] Phone 306-787-4113.
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OTC FORM "E" cont.
Basic Requirements for an Order to Comply
The OTC must identify the local authority (LA) where the order originated. This may include other pertinent information
such as the civic address, postal code and contact information of the LA.
The OTC must be identified and captioned such as "Building Official Order" or "Order to Comply".
The OTC must be sent to those identified in section 25 of The Construction Codes Act as applicable. This includes:
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the owner of the building or his agents, contractors, employees, successors or assigns or the
registered owner of the land on which the building is situated," (excerpt).
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Where there is joint ownership or multiple owners, efforts must be made to issue the OTC to all
owners.
Contravention:
Include:
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Reference to subsection 24(1) of the CC Act which provides the power of the building official.
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Reference to the applicable legislation, codes and the building bylaw.
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A description of the project.
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The project address or legal description.
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The date of inspection.
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The contravention(s) and references to supporting legislation, codes or building bylaw described in
sufficient detail so the recipient understands what is at issue.
Order to Comply:
Include:
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Reference to subsection 25 and the specific provisions under which the order is written.
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A description of what is necessary to achieve compliance including option.
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The date of compliance is required as determined necessary by the building official.
Failure to Comply:
Include information regarding the consequences for failure to comply by the assigned date. This could include the specific
enforcement measures the local authority and the building official and building official will take.
Order Issued By:
Include:
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Provide information regarding the date of the OTC and the name of the BO responsible for
inspection and who created the OTC.
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Provide contact information for the BO responsible for the OTC and ensure the OTC is signed by
the BO.
Right of Appeal
Include:
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Details regarding the right of appeal as referenced by section 31 the CC Act.
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The 15-day deadline for submitting a Request for Hearing application after service of the order.
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The deposit required to process a Request for Hearing.
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Who to contact for additional information.
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FORM "F" to Bylaw 2024-01
PERMIT FEES
Application Fee
$50.00
SAMA Fee
$20.00
Development Permit
$50.00
Discretionary Use Application
$100.00
Demolition /Building Move Permit
$50.00
Plan review, field inspection of construction
$50.00
Enforcement Fee
$50.00
Deposit Schedule Fees:
Deposits will be refunded when property is to a condition satisfactory to the local authority
Smaller Buildings i.e. sheds
$200.00
One- and two-unit dwelling
$750.00
All other Buildings
$1000.00