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BYLAW NO. 10-2004
A BYLAW RESPECTING BUILDINGS
The Council of the R.M. of Blucher, No. 343 in the Province of
Saskatchewan enacts as follows:
1.0
SHORT TITLE
1)
This bylaw may be cited as the Building Bylaw.
2.0
INTERPRETATION/LEGISLATION
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 or the
municipal official.
4)
"Local Authority" means the Rural Municipality of Blucher, No.
343.
5)
"Regulations" means regulations made pursuant to the Act.
6)
Definitions contained in the Act and Regulations shall apply in this
bylaw.
3.0
SCOPE OF THE BYLAW
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.
4.0
GENERAL
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 done.
3)
The granting of any permit that 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 construction, erection, placement,
alteration,
repair,
renovation,
demolition,
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.
5.0
BUILDING PERMITS
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 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. One set of the submitted plans shall be returned to the
applicant together with any comments from the local authority and/or
its authorized representative.
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.
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.
a)
Building Permit Fee Schedule
i)
One-unit dwellings and accessory buildings for one-unit
dwellings:
a)
0-$150,000 construction value
$6.00 per $1,000 of value
$150,000-500,000 construction value
$5.00 per $1,000 of value
$500,000-3,000,000 construction value
$4.00 per $1,000 of value
over $3,000,000 construction value
$3.50 per $1,000 of value
b) minimum building permit fee: $100
ii)
All other buildings:
a)
0-$150,000 construction value
$6.00 per $1,000 of value
$150,000-500,000 construction value
$5.00 per $1,000 of value
$500,000-3,000,000 construction value
$4.00 per $1,000 of value
over $3,000,000 construction value
$3.50 per $1,000 of value
b) minimum building permit fee: $200
iii)
Moved-in buildings: $100 pre-move inspection fee
in addition to the above-noted building permit fees.
iv)
Farm buildings excluding farm residences are
exempt from the above-noted fees.
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b)
The fee may be refunded providing all of the following
conditions are met:
i)
Plans, certified by an architect or professional
engineer registered in the Province of Saskatchewan,
to be submitted to the municipality at the time of
permit application, and
ii)
Sworn certificate(s), issued by an agent of the
owner, acceptable to the municipality, who shall be a
Saskatchewan certified architect, structural engineer
or licensed building inspector, attesting that the
agent has reviewed and inspected the project and
that, on the basis of that review and inspection, the
agent is of the opinion that the building has been
erected, placed, constructed, altered, repaired,
renovated or reconstructed in accordance with the
Act, to be submitted to the municipality immediately
upon any project payments being released, and
iii)
Agreement by the agent, requiring the agent to
periodically inspect the project and requiring the
agent to immediately notify the municipality if the
Act is not being observed, to be entered into at the
time of permit application.
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 fee, 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:
a)
six (6) months from date of issue if work is not commenced
within that period, or
b)
if work is suspended for a period of six (6) months without
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.
6.0
DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL PERMITS
1)
a)
The fee for a permit to demolish or remove a building shall
be $10.00.
b)
i)
In addition, the applicant shall deposit $300.00 with
the local authority 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.
ii)
If the applicant who demolishes or removes the
building restores the site to a condition satisfactory
to the local authority or its authorized representative,
the sum deposited, or portion thereof, shall be
refunded.
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2)
a)
Every application for a permit to demolish or remove a
building shall be in Form C.
b)
In addition, every application to remove a building from its
site and set it upon another site in the local authority shall be
in Form A.
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 receipt 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 (6) months from the
date of issue except that a permit may be renewed for six (6) months
upon written application to the local authority.
7.0
ENFORCEMENT OF BYLAW
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 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 that 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.
8.0
SUPPLEMENTAL BUILDING STANDARDS
1)
Any plan submitted for a wood basement shall have the design
approval and certification of an architect or professional engineer
registered in the province of Saskatchewan, except when deemed
unnecessary by the local authority or its authorized representative
because it conforms to CSA S406.
2)
Any
development
within
Reservoir Development Area, as
established under the Environmental Management and Protection
Act, shall be subject to the Reservoir Development Area
Regulations.
9.0
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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 bylaws, acts
and regulations.
10.
PENALTY
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
this bylaw shall not relieve him from compliance therewith.
11.
REPEAL OF BYLAWS
1)
Bylaw Nos. 11-89, 6-99 and 2-2004 are hereby repealed.
Enacted pursuant to Section 14 of
The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act
Certified a true copy of Bylaw No.
Adopted by resolution on the
day of
, 20
Reeve
Administrator
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Form A to
Bylaw 10-2004
RURAL MUNICIAPLITY OF BLUCHER, NO. 343
Application for a Building Permit
____________________________, 20 __________
I hereby make application for a permit to:
_____ construct
_____ alter
_____ reconstruct
a building according to the information below and to the plans attached to this
application.
Legal Description: ____________________________________________________
Owner: _____________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Contractor: __________________________________________________________
Nature of work: ________________________________________________
Intended use of building: _________________________________________
Size of Building: Length _________ Width ________ Height __________
Construction Details:
Please attach the following information (plans):
Foundation - overall size of the foundation; size and location of
footings, piles, foundation walls; size and location of openings for
doors, and windows; foundation drainage.
Floor Plan - size and location of interior and exterior walls; exits;
fire separations; doors (including door swings and hardware);
stairs;
windows;
barrier-free
entrances;
barrier-free
washrooms;
other barrier-free facilities; built-in furnishings.
Structural Plans - size, material and location of columns; beams;
joists; studs; rafters; trusses; masonry walls; poured in place and
precast concrete walls and floors; related structural details.
Elevations - views of all sides of the building; height of finished
grade; exterior finishing materials; size and location of doors and
windows; location of chimneys.
Cross-Sections and Details - cut through views of the building;
lists of all materials cut through including structural and finishing
materials;
vertical
dimensions;
stair
dimensions
and
handrails;
height of finished grade; wind, water and vapor protection;
insulation.
Mechanical
Plans
-
description
and
location
of
heating,
ventilating and air-conditioning equipment; size and location of
ductwork; location of fire dampers; location of plumbing fixtures
and piping; size and location of sprinkler system equipment (if
applicable).
Electrical Plans - type and location of lighting; electrical panels;
fire alarm systems; location of exit lights, and emergency lighting
(if applicable).
Estimated cost of building (excluding site) $ ______________________________
Floor area of building (excl unfinished basement) __________________ sq meters
Fee for building permit $ ______________________________________________
I hereby agree to comply with the bylaw of the municipality respecting buildings and
acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure compliance with the Building
Bylaw of the Municipality, the National Building Code and any applicable Act or
Regulations regardless of any review of drawings or inspections that may or may not
be carried out by a building official of the Municipality.
____________________________________
Signature of Applicant
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Form B to
Bylaw 10-2004
RURAL MUNICIAPLITY OF BLUCHER, NO. 343
Building Permit # ___________
____________________________, 20 ______________
Permission is hereby granted to __________________________________________
to
construct
alter
reconstruct
a building to be used as a _______________________________________________
on _________________________________________________________________
in accordance with the application dated ____________________, 20 ____________
This permit expires six months from the date of issue if the work is not commenced
within that period or if the work is suspended for a period of six months. Below,
please provide a sketch showing:
a)
Dimensions and lot lines of parcel(s) or lots
b)
Dimensions and locations of all existing and proposed building
(including sewage disposal system and well) showing distances
from lot lines.
c)
Location of power, gas or telephone lines, railways and municipal
roads
d)
Topographical features (water courses, ponds, drainage ditches,
swamps, wooded areas).
e)
Adjoining land uses e.g. residential, agricultural, pasture, etc.
f)
North directional arrow.
This permit is issued under the following conditions:
All items noted in the remarks section of the attached Plan Examination Report
must be complied with.
Any deviation, omission or revision to the approved application requires the
approval of Council or its authorized representative.
Estimated cost of building $ ___________________
____________________________________
Authorized Municipal Official
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Form C to
Bylaw 10-2004
RURAL MUNICIAPLITY OF BLUCHER, NO. 343
Application for a Permit to Demolish or Move a Building
____________________________, _________________
I hereby make application for a permit to demolish a building now situated on:
____________________________________________________________________
The demolition will commence on _____________________________, _________.
and will be completed on ______________________________, _________.
OR
I hereby make application for a permit to move a building now situated on:
____________________________________________________________________
to
____________________________________________________________________
or ____________ out of the municipality.
The building has the following dimensions:
___________ Length ___________ Width ____________ Height
The building mover will be _____________________________________________
and the date of the move will be _________________, _______________________
The building will be moved over the following route:
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Site work (filling, final grading, landscaping, etc.) which will be done after the
demolition or removal of the building includes:
____________________________________________________________________
I hereby agree to comply with the provisions of the Building Bylaw of the
Municipality and to become responsible and pay for any damage done to any
property as a result of the moving of the said building, and to deposit such sum as
may be required by Section 6.1.b 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 removing the
building.
____________________________________
Signature of Applicant
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Form D to
Bylaw 10-2004
RURAL MUNICIAPLITY OF BLUCHER, NO. 343
Permit to Demolish or Move a Building
____________________________, _________________
Permission is hereby granted to _______________________________________ to
(name of applicant)
______ Demolish OR _______ Move
a building now situated on ______________________________________________
to ________________________________________________________________
or out of the municipality to ____________________________________________
in accordance with the application dated __________________, ________________
This permit expires six months from the date of issue
This permit is issued under 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
Authorized Municipal Official