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CITY OF HUMBOLDT
BYLAW NO. 29/2012
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF HUMBOLDT RESPECTING BUILDINGS
The Council of The City of Humboldt enacts as follows:
SHORT TITLE
1. 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 - 1984 and
amendments.
(2)
"Regulations" means regulations made pursuant to the Act.
(3)
"Administrative Requirements" means The Administrative Requirements for
use with the National Building Code of Canada.
(4)
"Authorized Representative" means a building official appointed by the
Council pursuant to Section 5(4) of the Act.
(5)
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
Administration 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 this Bylaw, 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 done.
(3)
The granting of any permit which is authorized by this Bylaw shall not:
(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 regulation affecting
the site described in the permit; or
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(b)
make either the local authority or its authorized representative liable
for damages or otherwise by reason of the fact that a building, the
placement, erection, construction, alteration, repair, renovation,
demolition, relocation, removal, use of occupancy of which has been
authorized by permit, does not comply with the requirements of any
such building restriction agreement, bylaw, Act and/or regulation,
affecting the site described in the permit.
BUILDING PERMITS
5. (1)
Every application for a permit to erect, place, construct, alter, repair,
demolish, move, renovate or reconstruct a building as determined in
accordance with Schedule "B" shall be accompanied by two sets of the plans
and 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 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)
Building permit fees for one or more of construction, alterations, repairs or
renovations of a building shall be determined in accordance with Schedule
"A".
(6)
For the purposes of Subsection (5), construction value shall be based on
established construction costs, owner's statement of costs, constructor's
contract values, or the appointed building official's suggested value.
(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
a. six months from the date of issue if work is not commenced within that
period, or
b. if work is suspended for a period of six months, or longer by prior written
agreement of the local authority or its authorized representative.
DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL PERMITS
6. (1)
Demolition or Removal Permit Fees shall be determined in accordance with
Schedule "A".
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(2)
Demolition value shall be based on the tender quoted for the demolition of the
building or a reasonable estimate of the demolition as submitted by the
applicant.
(3)
In addition, the applicant shall provide the local authority with a deposit in
accordance with Schedule "A" 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, not dangerous to
public safety. If the applicantwho demolishes or removes the building restores
the site to a condition satisfactory to the local authority or its authorized
representative the sum deposited or a portion thereof shall be refunded.
(5)
It shall be unlawful for any person to move or remove any building from or
onto any site unless he has first obtained a permit from the local authority.
(6)
No person other than a licensed building mover shall move any building within
the limits of the local authority. Every application to the local authority for a
permit to move any building shall contain full particulars regarding the location
of the building, the place to which it is to be moved, the object of removal, the
proposed route and the time when the moving is desired.
(7)
Every application for a permit to demolish or remove a building shall be in the
form provided by the local authority.
(8)
No permit shall be issued for the removal of any building unless the land from
which it is to be removed is clear of all taxes and tax sales or tax liens, except
with the permission of the local authority.
(9)
All permits issued under this section expire six months from the date of issue
except that a permit may be renewed for one month upon written application to
the local authority or its authorized representative.
ENFORCEMENT OF BYLAW
7. (1) If any building, or part thereof, or addition thereto is erected, constructed,
reconstructed, altered, repaired, renovated or placed in contravention of any
provision of this Bylaw, the local authority or its authorized representative may
take any measures as permitted in Part V of the Act for the purpose of ensuring
compliance with this Bylaw including, but not limited to:
a) entering a building,
b) ordering production of documents, tests, certificates, etc. relating to a
building,
c) taking material samples,
d) issuing notices to owners which order actions within a prescribed time,
e) eliminating unsafe conditions,
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
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).
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(3)
The owner of a building for which a permit has been issued or for which
actions are being taken in compliance with an order shall give notice in
writing to the local authority as required in Section 17.2 of the Act, including,
but not limited to:
a) on start, progress and completion of construction,
b) of change in ownership prior to completion of construction, and
c) of intended partial occupancy prior to completion of construction.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
8. (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 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 Acts, bylaws and regulations.
PENALTY
9. (1)
Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Bylaw shall be
liable to the penalties provided in Section 22 of the Act.
(2)
Conviction of a person or corporation for breach of any provision of the
Bylaw shall not relieve him/her from compliance therewith.
REPEAL BYLAW
10. Bylaw No.21/2007 is hereby repealed.
COMING INTO FORCE
This Bylaw will come into force and take effect immediately upon Ministerial Approval.
INTRODUCED AND READ A FIRST TIME this 10th day of December, 2012.
READ A SECOND TIME this 10th day of December, 2012.
READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME this 10th day of December, 2012.
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____________________
(SEAL)
Mayor - Malcolm Eaton
Enacted pursuant to Section 14 of The
Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards
_____________________
City Clerk - Sandra Pauli
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SCHEDULE "A"
Building Permit Fee
Structure
January 1 January 1
January 1
2013
2014
2015
One and Two Unit Dwelling,
Townhouses
All Floor levels excluding basement
$0.55/ft2 $0.60/ft2 $0.70/ft2
Basement development or alternations to any floor
$0.20/ft2 $0.22/ft2 $0.24/ft2
Garage/Accessory building (attached or detached)
$0.17/ft2 $0.19/ft2 $0.21/ft2
Addition of decks or balconies to existing
construction
$0.08/ft2 $0.09/ft2 $0.10/ft2
Roof over decks and
carports
$0.08/ft2 $0.09/ft2 $0.10/ft2
Apartments (New Construction Only)- for those that fall under Part 9 of the
NBC
All floor levels including basement
$0.55/ft2 $0.60/ft2 $0.70/ft2
Addition of decks or balconies to existing
construction
$0.08/ft2 $0.09/ft2 $0.10/ft2
Garages/Accessory building (Attached or detached)
$0.17/ft2 $0.19/ft2 $0.21/ft2
All Other Construction Not Noted Above(Including
Demolition Permits)
Fee per $1000 of Construction value
$5.00
$5.50
$6.00
NOTE: -Minimum Building Permit Fee for all construction including
demolition and move-in permits - $100.00
Deposit for Demolition permits - $500.00
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City of HUMBOLDT
INSPECTOR'S OFFICE
P. O. Box 2467
Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0
BUILDING (DEVELOPMENT) PERMIT
Tel. (306) 682-2221
Fax. (306) 682-3144
Date:
Building Permit No.
Erect
Demolish
Move-In
Renovate
Lot:
Block:
Plan:
Civic Address:
Owner:
Mailing Address:
Contract With:
Address:
Application for a Permit to:
Size of Building:
a)
House
X
0 Sq/ft.
b)
Garage
X
0 Sq/ft.
c)
Deck
X
0 Sq/ft.
d)
Other
X
0 Sq/ft.
Lot Size(frontage):
Number of Stories:
Type of basement:
Estimated Cost:
House:
$0
Total $.
$0
Garage:
$0
Deck:
Permit Amount:
$0
Renovation:
Occupany
Other:
Zone
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SCHEDULE "B"
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Schedule "B" Page 2
Regulations that must be adhered to:
1. No work is to be undertaken until application has been approved and a permit issued by the City of
Humboldt.
2. The undersigned agrees to comply with all Zoning, Building, Fire, Health and any other Provincial
Codes and to comply with any caveats or liens registered against said lands or property.
3. No excavations may be started until location of foudation is approved by the City Inspector.
4. A copy of the floor and building plans must be submitted with application of permit. A registered
survey certificate and a site plan must be submitted upon request of the City Inspector. For move-in
permits, at least two (2) photos of building must be attached to the application.
5. The elevation of the residence must be eighteen (18) inches more or less above the sidewalk and
the builder must notify the City prior to pouring footings in order that the City may verify the
elevations.
6. SaskPower and SaskTel must be notified prior to construction to locate underground services.
7. The undersigned agrees that the construction, demolition, move-in, or renovation will be completed
within six(6) months of date of issue of permit and they will clean up debris and material resulting
from the work.
8. Construction is completed when all the painting, siding and roofing is finished. Used material may
only be used with permission of the Inspector and all conditions stipulated by the Inspector are
adhered to.
9. No building can be permanently occupied until a final inspection is completed by the City Inspector
and an occupancy permit is issued.
Subcontractors and Suppliers of Materials.
Excavation:
Cement:
Framing:
Roofing:
Siding:
Insulators:
Drywall:
Floor Covering:
Masonary:
Eavestroughing:
Plumbing:
Electrical:
Painting:
Cabinets:
FirePlace:
Other:
Signature of Applicant:
Address:
For Office use only
Application has:
( ) been approved
( ) not approved
Accepted date of application:
Elevation Fee:
Permit Fee Total:
Invoice No:
Receipt No:
Total:
City of Humboldt Building Official
self
$0
$0