Building Bylaw 2-2011 — full text

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## THE TOWN OF FOAM LAKE ## BYLAW NO. 2-2011 ## A BYLAW RESPECTING BUILDINGS The Town of Foam Lake in the Province of Saskatchewan enacts as follows: ## SHORT TITLE This bylaw may be cited as the Building Bylaw. ## INTERPRETATION / LEGISLATION 2. (1) "Act" means The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act being Chapter U-1.2 of the Statutes of Saskatchewan, 1983-84 and amendments. - (2) "Administrative Requirements" means The Administrative Requirements for Use with The National Building Code. - (3) "Authorized representative" means a building official appointed by the local authority pursuant to subsection 5(4) of the Act of the municipal official. - (4) "Local authority" means the Town of Foam Lake. - (5) "Regulations" means regulations made pursuant to the Act. - (6) Definitions contained in the Act and Regulations shall apply in this bylaw. ## SCOPE OF THE BYLAW 3. (1) This bylaw applies to matters governed by the Act and the Regulations, including the National Building Code of Canada, and the Administrative Requirements. - (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), references and requirements in the Administrative Requirements respecting matters regulated by the Act and Regulations shall not apply. - (3) Notwithstanding subsection (1), references and requirements in the Administrative Requirements respecting "occupancy permits" shall not apply except as and when required by the local authority or its authorized representative. ## GENERAL 4. (1) A permit is required whenever work regulated by the Act and Regulations is to be undertaken. - (2) No owner or owner's agent shall work or authorize work or allow work to proceed on a project for which a permit is required unless a valid permit exists for the work to be - (3) The granting of any permit is authorized by this bylaw shall not: - b) make either the local authority or its authorized representative liable for damages or otherwise by reason of the fact that a building, the construction, erection, placement, alteration, repaid, renovation, demolitions, relocation, removal, use or occupancy of which has been authorized by permit, does not comply with the requirements of any building restriction agreement, bylaw, act and/or regulation affecting the site described in the permit. - a) entitle the grantee, his successor or assigns, or anyone on his behalf to erect any building that fails to comply with the requirements of any building restriction agreement, bylaw, act and/or regulations affecting the site described in the permit, or ## BUILDING PERMITS 5. (1) Every application for a permit to construct, erect, place, alter, repair, renovate or reconstruct a building shall be in Form A, and shall be accompanied by two sets of plans specifications of the proposed building, except that when authorized by the local authority or its authorized representative plans and/or specifications need not be submitted. - (2) If the work described in an application for building permit, to the best of the knowledge of the local authority or its authorized representative, complies with the requirements of this bylaw, the local authority, upon receipt of the prescribed fee, shall issue a permit in Form B and return one set of submitted plans to the applicant. - (3) The local authority may at its discretion, have plan review, inspection and other services for the purpose of enforcement of the Act and Regulations provided by building officials designated by the minister to assist the local authority pursuant to subsection 4(4) of the Act. - (4) The local authority may, at its discretion, have plan review, inspection and other services provided by a person, firm or corporation employed under contract to the local authority. - (5) The permit fee for construction, erection, placement, alteration, repair, renovation or reconstruction of a building shall be based on the following fee schedule: Minor construction and renovations <$1,000.00 $10.00 Construction >$1,000.00 up to $10,000.00 $20.00 Construction >$10,000.00 up to $210,000.00 $20.00 for first $10,000 plus.75 for every additional $1,000.00 Construction > $210,000.00 $170.00 plus .25 per $1,000 over $210,000.00 For all building that requires a Plan Review and/or Site Inspections, the owner of said building shall be required to bear the cost of said services. - (6) The local authority may estimate the value of construction for the work described in an application for building permit, for the purpose of evaluating a permit fees, based on established construction costs, owner's statement of costs or constructor's contract values, or similar methods selected by the local authority. - (7) Approval in writing from the local authority or its authorized representative is required for any deviation, omission or revision to work for which a permit has been issued under this section. - (8) All permits issued under this section expire: 4. (b) if work is suspended for a period of six months, or 5. (a) six months from date of issue is work is not commenced within that period, or 6. (c) if work is suspended for a period of longer than six months by prior written agreement of the local authority or its authorized representative. - (9) The local authority may, at its discretion, rebate a portion of a permit fee where work is reduced in scope or discontinued, or where other exceptional circumstances occur. ## DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL PERMITS 6. (1) (a) The fee for a permit to demolish or remove a building shall be $25.00. 2. (b) (i) In addition, the applicant shall deposit with the local authority a restoration deposit of not less than $250.00 and not more than $10,000.00 as determined by Council at their next regular meeting, 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 local authority or its authorized representative, restored to a satisfactory condition including bringing the lot to grade and the planting of grass in a suitable soil. 3. (ii) If the applicant who demolished or removes the building restores the site to a condition satisfactory to the local authority or its authorized representative, the sum deposited shall be refunded less administration costs of 10% to 25% as determined by Council upon application for the permit. - (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 local authority or its authorized representative 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 local authority, 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 local authority, and the local authority or its authorized representative 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 local authority, upon receipts of the fee and deposit prescribed, shall issue a permit for the removal in Form D. - (5) (a) Where a building is to be removed from its site and set upon another site in the local authority, and the local authority or its authorized representative 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 local authority or its authorized representative, will conform with the requirements of this bylaw, the local authority, upon receipt of the fee and deposit prescribed, shall issue a permit for the removal in Form D. - (b) In addition, the local authority, upon receipt of the fee prescribed in Section 5(5), shall issue a permit for the placement of the building in Form B. - (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 local authority. ## ENFORCEMENT OF BYLAW 7. (1) If any building or part thereof or addition thereto is constructed, erected, placed, altered, repaired, renovated or reconstructed in contravention of any provision of this bylaw, the local authority or its authorized representative may take any measures as permitted by Part V of the Act for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this bylaw, but not limited to: 2. (a) entering a building, 3. (c) taking material samples, 4. (b) ordering production of documents, tests, certificates, etc. relating to a building, 5. (d) issuing notices to owners that order actions within a prescribed time, 6. (e) eliminating unsafe conditions, 7. (f) completing actions, upon an owner's non-compliance with an order, and adding the expenses incurred to the tax payable on the property, and 8. (g) obtaining restraining orders. - (2) If any building or part thereof, is in an unsafe condition due to its faulty construction, dilapidated state, abandonment, open or unguarded condition or any other reason, the local authority or its authorized representative may take any measures allowed by subsection (1). - (3) The owner of a building for which a permit has been issued or for which actions are eing taken in compliance with an order shall give notice in writing to the local authorit s required in Section 17.2 of the Act including, but not limited to 11. (a) on start, progress and completion of construction, 12. (c) of intended partial occupancy prior to completion of construction. 13. (b) of change in ownership prior to completion of construction, and ## SUPPLEMENTAL BUILDING STANDARDS 8. VOID ## SPECIAL CONDITIONS 9. (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the Regulations, an architect or professional engineer registered in the Province of Saskatchewan shall be engaged by the owner for assessment of design and inspection of construction or certification of a building or part of a building where required by the local authority or its authorized representative. - (2) An up-to-date plan or survey of the site described in a permit or permit application prepared by a registered land surveyor shall be submitted by the owner where required by the local authority or its authorized representative. - (3) It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that change in property lines and/or change in ground elevations will not bring the building or an adjacent building into contravention of this bylaw. - (4) It shall be the responsibility of the owner to arrange for all permits, inspections and certificates required by other applicable bylaws, acts and regulations. ## PENALTY 10. (1) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this bylaw shall be liable for penalties provided in Section 22 of the Act. - (2) Conviction of a person or corporation for breach of any provision of this bylaw shall not relieve him from compliance herewith. 11. Bylaw 22-92 and Bylaw 11-2005 are hereby repealed. \_ MAYOR  ADMINISTRATOR  SEAL Enacted pursuant to Section 14 of The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act. Read three times by unanimous consent and adopted at a regular meeting of Council held on January 18, 2011 CERTIFIED A TRUE COPY OF: Bylaw #2-2011, passed on the 18th day of January 2011, A.D.  That Is waily March 74 Pagesors   FORM A to Bylaw No. of , Saskatchewan ## APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT I hereby make application for a permit to - [ ] \_ construct - [ ] \_ alter a building according to - [ ] \_ reconstruct the information below and to the plans and documents attached to this application. Civic address or location of work Legal description - Lot Owner Designer \_ Contractor Nature of work Intended use of building Size of building Number of storeys Number of stairways Number of exits Block Address Address Address Plan Telephone Telephone Telephone Length \_ Width Fire escapes Width of stairways Width of exits Height Foundation Soil Classification and Type \_ Footings Foundations Exterior Walls \_ Roof Studs Floor Joists Girders Rafters Chimneys Heating Material Material Material Material Material Material Material Material Number Material Lighting Size Size Size Size Spacing Spacing Spacing Spacing Size Thickness Plumbing Estimated value of construction (excluding site) $ Building area (area of largest storey) Fee for building permit $ \_ square metres I hereby agree to comply with the Building Bylaw of the local authority and acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure compliance with the Building Bylaw of the local authority and with any other applicable bylaws, acts and regulations regardless of any plan review or inspections that may or may not be carried out by the local authority or its authorized representative. Date Signature of Owner or Owner's Agent FORM B to Bylaw No. of , Saskatchewan  of , Saskatchewan BUILDING PERMIT# Permission is hereby granted to to a building to be used as a on civic address or location. Lot\_ Block Plan in accordance with the application dated \_. This permit expires six months from the date of issue if work is not commenced within that period or if work is suspended for a period of six months, unless otherwise authorized by the local authority or its authorized representative. Grade lines of the building site are to be as indicated below and as shown on the diagram. STREET NAME: - Lot Line 2 5 8 6 BUILDING A 7 Indicate Which Direction North STREET ELEVATION ELEVATIONS: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. NOTE: 4 3 .-.- Lot Line 1. Minimum clearance (if required) from Lot Lines are as per diagram. 2. Direction of slope from building to Lot Lines are as per diagram. If Street Elevation Unknown, use Elev. 100.0' 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 authorized representative. Estimated value of construction $ Date Permit fee $ Signature of Authorized Representative FORM C to Bylaw No. of , Saskatchewan ## APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO DEMOLISH OR MOVE 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 and will be completed on , 20 ., 20 OR 1 hereby make application for a permit to move a building now situated on Civic address or location Lot\_ Block to Civic address or location Lot Block- or Out of the municipality The building has the following dimensions: length \_ The building mover will be and the date of the move will be The building will be moved over the following route: \_ width \_ \_, 20 height Plan Plan The site work (filling, final grading, landscaping, etc.) which will be done after removal of the building includes I hereby agree to comply with the Building Bylaw of the local authority and to be 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 Section 6(1)(b) of the Building 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. Date Signature of Owner or Owner's Agent FORM Dto Bylaw No. \_ of , Saskatchewan DEMOLITION OR MOVING PERMIT # Permission is hereby granted to to - [ ] Demolish OR - [ ] Move a building now situated on to - or Out of the municipality Civic address or location Lot. Block \_ Plan Civic address or location Lot Block - Plan in accordance with the application dated months from the date of issue. \_, 20 This permit expires six 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 authorized representative. Permit fee $ Deposit fee $ Date Signature of Authorized Representative