Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Building Bylaw No. 1753, 2021
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1753, 2021
A Bylaw for the Administration of the Building Code and Regulation of Construction
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY
Building Bylaw No. 1753, 2021
Together with Amendment Bylaws
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CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
Consolidated bylaws are consolidated for convenience only and are merely
representative. Each consolidated bylaw consists of the original bylaw, together with
amendments which have been made to the original version. Copies of all bylaws
(originals and amendments) may be obtained from the RDKB Administration
Department.
Bylaw
Number
Date
Adopted
Section Amended
1816
September
28, 2022
- 3.3 replaced
- Section added after 3.4(d)
- 7.1(e) deleted
- 10.4(k) deleted
- Formula
for
Estimated
Value
of
Construction - Appendix B deleted and
replaced with Climatic Design Data
Sheet deleted from Appendix A
1839
March 29,
2023
- Section 3.2 replaced
- Section 3.4(b) and (h) replaced
- Section 3.4(c) deleted
- Addition under Part 10
- Section 10.2(a) replaced
- Section 10.10 replaced
- Section 10.16(b) replaced
- Section 10.60 replaced
- Section 11.1 replaced
- Section 15.2(f) is deleted
- Section 15.3 is deleted
- Section 17.1 is replaced
- Part 19, Value of Work, Appx B deleted
- Appendix A, Schedule A Fees is replaced
1864
January 24,
2024
- Section 10.1(e) replaced
- Section 10.2 replaced
- Section 10.4 replaced
- Section 10.7 replaced
- Section 10.7(b) replaced
- Section 10.7(d) replaced
- Section 10.7(e) replaced
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1868
February 14,
2024
- Section 10.7 replaced
- Section 10.7(d) replaced
1890
August 28,
2024
- Section 3.3 replaced
- Section 3.4 (c) replaced
- Section 3.4 (g) replaced
- Section 3.4 (k) replaced
- Part 19.1 definitions, replaced
- Part 19.7 Appendix A, replaced
1907
August 27,
2025
- Section 3.4 (g) replaced
- Section 19.1 definitions, deleted
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Table of Contents
Part 1: TITLE ............................................................................................................................... 7
Citation ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Part 2: PURPOSE OF BYLAW ................................................................................................... 8
Part 3: SCOPE AND EXEMPTIONS .......................................................................................... 8
Application ................................................................................................................................ 8
Limited Application to Existing Buildings ............................................................................. 11
Part 4: PROHIBITIONS ............................................................................................................. 11
Part 5: CONDITIONS................................................................................................................. 13
Part 6: POWERS OF A BUILDING OFFICIAL ...................................................................... 13
Administration ........................................................................................................................ 13
Refusal and Revocation of Permits ......................................................................................... 14
Right of Entry ......................................................................................................................... 14
Powers ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Part 7: OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................... 16
Permit Requirements ............................................................................................................... 16
Owner's Obligations ............................................................................................................... 16
Demolition ............................................................................................................................. 17
Damage to Municipal Works .................................................................................................. 17
Notice ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Part 8: OBLIGATIONS OF OWNER'S CONTRACTOR ...........................................19
Part 9: REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL'S RESPONSIBILITIES........................................... 19
Professional Design and Field Review ................................................................................... 19
Requirement for a Registered Professional ............................................................................. 20
Professional Plan Certification .............................................................................................. 21
Alternative Solutions ............................................................................................................. 22
Part 10: BUILDING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS......................................................... 22
Requirements before Applying for a Building Permit ............................................................ 22
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Building Permit Applications for Complex Buildings ............................................................ 24
Building Permit Applications for Simple Buildings ............................................................... 28
Site and Location Information ................................................................................................ 31
Building Permit Fee ................................................................................................................ 32
Permit Fee Refunds ................................................................................................................. 32
Design Modification .............................................................................................................. 33
Construction Before Permit Issued ........................................................................................ 33
Expiration of Application for a Permit ................................................................................... 33
Issuance of a Building Permit ................................................................................................. 33
Issuance of Partial Permits ...................................................................................................... 34
Refusal to Issue a Building Permit .......................................................................................... 34
Compliance with the Homeowner Protection Act .................................................................. 34
Partial Construction ................................................................................................................ 35
Conditions of a Building Permit ............................................................................................. 35
Inspections .............................................................................................................................. 35
Stop Work Order ..................................................................................................................... 38
Do Not Occupy Notice ............................................................................................................ 39
Inspection and Other Fees ....................................................................................................... 39
Permit Expiration .................................................................................................................... 40
Permit Extension ..................................................................................................................... 40
Building Permit Revocation ................................................................................................... 40
Building Permit Cancellation ................................................................................................. 41
Occupancy ............................................................................................................................... 42
Temporary Buildings .............................................................................................................. 43
Siting Permits ......................................................................................................................... 44
Inspections for Temporary Buildings and Siting Permits ....................................................... 45
Part 11: RETAINING WALLS AND GRADES ........................................................................ 45
Part 12: BUILDING MOVE ....................................................................................................... 46
Part 13: NUMBERING OF BUILDINGS ............................................................. 46
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Part 14: ENERGY CONSERVATION AND GHG EMISSION REDUCTION ....................... 47
Part 15: DEMOLITION PERMITS ............................................................................................ 47
Application Requirements ..................................................................................................... 47
Demolition Sites ..................................................................................................................... 48
Part 16: PLUMBING PERMITS ............................................................................................... 48
Part 17: CLIMATIC DATA ....................................................................................................... 49
Part 18: OFFENCES ................................................................................................................... 49
Violations ................................................................................................................................ 49
Deemed Offence ..................................................................................................................... 49
Part 19: INTERPRETATION ..................................................................................................... 50
Definitions ............................................................................................................................... 50
Appendices .............................................................................................................................. 56
Severability ............................................................................................................................. 56
20
REPEAL .......................................................................................................................... 56
20.1
Building Regulation BYLAW No. 1741, 2020 as amended, is repealed. .................... 56
20.2 Building Regulation BYLAW No. 449, 1985 as amended, is repealed.....................56
21
Effective Date .................................................................................................................. 56
22
IN FORCE ....................................................................................................................... 57
Appendix A - Fees .........................................................................................58
Appendix B - Climatic Data ....................................................................................................... 60
Appendix C - Letter of Authorization (Owner's Representative) .............................................. 65
Appendix D - Owner's Undertaking .......................................................................................... 67
Appendix E - Confirmation of Professional Liability Insurance ............................................... 72
Appendix F - Confirmation of Required Documentation .......................................................... 74
Appendix G - Stop Work Order ......................................................................... 77
Appendix H - Do Not Occupy Notice ...................................................................78
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Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1753, 2021
A Bylaw for Administration of the Building Code and Regulation of Construction
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GIVEN that
A. The Regional District provides a building regulation service in Electoral Area 'A',
Electoral Area 'B'/Lower Columbia-Old Glory, Electoral Area 'C'/Christina Lake,
Electoral Area 'D'/Rural Grand Forks, and Electoral Area 'E'/West Boundary;
B. The Regional Board may by bylaw regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in respect
to buildings and structures for the following:
(a)
the provision of access to a building or other structure, or to part of a building or
other structure, for a person with disabilities;
(b)
the conservation of energy or water;
(c)
the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions;
(d)
the health, safety or protection of persons or property;
C. The Regional Board is enacting this bylaw to regulate construction and administer the
British Columbia Building Code in the Regional District in accordance with the Local
Government Act and the Building Act;
D. The Regional District has employed trained building officials for the purposes of
this bylaw;
NOW THEREFORE the Regional Board of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary enacts
as follows:
PART 1: TITLE
Citation
1.1
This bylaw may be cited as the "Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Building Bylaw
No. 1753, 2021"
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PART 2: PURPOSE OF BYLAW
2.1
Despite any other provision in this bylaw, this bylaw must be interpreted in accordance
with this Part.
2.2
Every permit issued under this bylaw is issued expressly subject to the provisions of
this Part.
2.3
This bylaw is enacted to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in regard to
construction in the Regional District in the public interest.
2.4
The purpose of this bylaw does not extend to
(a) the protection of owners, designers or constructors from economic loss;
(b) the assumption by the Regional District or any building official of any responsibility
for ensuring the compliance by any owner, his or her representatives or any
employees, constructors or designers retained by the owner, with the building code,
building regulation, plumbing code, the requirements of this bylaw, or other
applicable enactments, codes or standards;
(c) providing any person a warranty of design or workmanship with respect to any
building or structure for which a building permit or occupancy permit is issued under
this bylaw;
(d) providing any person a warranty or assurance that construction undertaken under
building permits issued by the Regional District is free from latent, or any,
defects; or
(e) the protection of adjacent real property from incidental damage or nuisance.
PART 3: SCOPE AND EXEMPTIONS
Application
3.1
This bylaw applies to the geographical area of Electoral area 'A', Electoral Area
'B'/Lower Columbia-Old Glory, Electoral Area 'C'/Christina Lake, Electoral Area
'D'/Rural Grand Forks, and Electoral Area 'E'/West Boundary; of the Regional District
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and to land, the surface of water, air space, buildings or structures in the Electoral
Areas.
3.2
This bylaw applies to the design, construction and occupancy of new buildings and
structures, including retaining walls, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition,
removal, relocation or change of use or occupancy, of existing buildings and structures.
3.3
This bylaw applies to the installation and alteration of plumbing systems regulated by
the plumbing code, except for the repair and replacement of a valve, faucet, plumbing
fixture or any water heating appliance and the repair of leaks in the plumbing system in
a single family dwelling, provided that such fixtures and installation conforms with all
the requirements of this bylaw and the plumbing code.
3.4
This bylaw does not apply to
(a) a fence;
(b) swimming pools;
(c) a building or structure commonly known as "Canadian Standards Association"
Z240 MH (Manufactured Home) series, except as regulated by the building code
and building regulation and does not extend to the onsite preparations such as
foundations, connections to services and installation of HVAC equipment or
appliances;
(d) A garden shed with a floor area of less than 10 square meters, as long as
i.
the garden shed does not exceed 3 meters in height, measured vertically
from the lowest finished ground level to the peak of the roof, and the roof
overhang is not greater than 0.3 m measured from the wall to the outer
edge of the roof;
ii.
the garden shed is not used for the shelter or accommodation of persons or
animals;
iii.
the location of the garden shed complies with the Zoning Bylaw; and
iv.
only one garden shed is permitted to be exempted from this bylaw per
legal parcel, and in accordance with this regulation;
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(e) a trellis, an arbour, or other similar landscape structures, including pre-engineered
free-standing gazebos and pergolas without foundations;
(f) shipping containers used only for the storage of materials and equipment;
(g) a detached freestanding deck or other accessible exterior platform, supported on
surface foundations, such as pier blocks and concrete pads,
i.
not more than 10 sm in floor area,
ii.
not more than 600 mm in height, measured from the finished ground
level to the top of the walking surface,
iii.
not supporting a roof,
iv.
is used for residential purposes only, and complies with the Zoning
Bylaw, and
v.
only one such deck is permitted to be exempted from this bylaw per
legal parcel, and in accordance with this regulation;
(g) free-standing tent-like structures and pre-engineered lightweight structural steel
carports without foundations, used or intended to be used only to cover motor
vehicles, and other vehicles as defined under the Motor Vehicle Act, including
recreational vehicles and boats,
i.
covered with plastic, vinyl, canvass or metal roofing,
ii.
having a building area not greater than 28 square meters (300 sf), and
iii.
a building height of not greater than 3.658 meters (12 ft.);
(h) a building that is less than 46 m2 in area and not more than one storey in building
height, and used or intended for
i.
agricultural or horticultural purposes,
ii.
animal raising, or
iii.
Poultry raising;
(i) Non-structural repairs valued at less than one thousand ($1000) dollars as
determined by the Building Official made to buildings used or intended for:
i.
Single family homes;
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ii.
Private garages or residential accessory buildings;
iii.
Agricultural or horticultural purposes;
iv.
Animal raising; or
v.
Poultry raising;
(k) a fixture, valve or faucet, is repaired or replaced, or a stoppage cleared or a leak
repaired in a single-family dwelling, if no change in the plumbing piping is required.
Limited Application to Existing Buildings
3.5
Except as provided in the building code and building regulation or to the extent an
existing building is under construction or does not have an occupancy permit, when an
existing building has been constructed before the enactment of this bylaw, the enactment
of this bylaw is not to be interpreted as requiring that the building must be reconstructed
and altered, unless it is expressly so provided by this or another bylaw, regulation or
statute.
3.6
This bylaw applies if the whole or any part of an existing building is moved either within
or into the Regional District, including relocation relative to parcel lines created by
subdivision or consolidation. Part 12 applies to building moves.
3.7
If an alteration is made to an existing building the alteration must comply with this
bylaw, building code, building regulation and plumbing code and the entire building must
be made to comply with this bylaw, the building code, building regulation and plumbing
code but only to the extent necessary to address any new infractions introduced in the
remainder of the building as a result of the alteration.
3.8
If an alteration creates an addition to an existing building, the alteration or addition must
comply with this bylaw and the building code, building regulation, and plumbing code
and the entire building must be made to comply with this bylaw, building code, building
regulation, and plumbing code but only to the extent necessary to address any new
infractions introduced in the remainder of the building as a result of the alteration or
addition.
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PART 4: PROHIBITIONS
4.1
A person must not commence or continue any construction, alteration, excavation,
reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change the use or occupancy of any
building or structure, plumbing system, including other work related to construction
(a) except in conformity with the requirements of the building code, building regulation,
plumbing code and this bylaw; and
(b) Unless a building official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work under
this bylaw.
4.2
A person must not occupy or permit the occupancy of any building or structure or part of
any building or structure
(a) unless a subsisting final inspection notice has been issued by a building official for
the building or structure or the part of the building or structure; or
(b) contrary to the terms of any permit issued or any notice given by a building official.
4.3
A person must not knowingly submit false or misleading information to a building official
in relation to any permit application or construction undertaken pursuant to
this bylaw.
4.4
Except in accordance with this bylaw, including acceptance of revised plans or supporting
documents, a person must not erase, alter or modify plans and supporting documents after
the same have been reviewed by the building official, or plans and supporting documents
which have been filed for reference with the building official after a permit has been
issued.
4.5
A person must not, unless authorized in writing by a building official, reverse, alter,
deface, cover, remove or in any way tamper with any notice, permit or certificate posted
or affixed to a building or structure pursuant to this bylaw.
4.6
A person must not do any work that is substantially at variance with the accepted design
or plans of a building, structure or other works for which a permit has been issued, unless
that variance has been authorized in writing by a building official.
4.7
A person must not interfere with or obstruct the entry of a building official or other
authorized official of the Regional District on property in the administration of
this bylaw.
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4.8
A person must not construct on a parcel unless the civic address is conspicuously posted
on the front of the premises or on a sign post so it may be easily read from the public
highway from which it takes its address.
4.9
A person must not contravene an administrative requirement of a building official made
under section 6.5 or any other provision of this bylaw.
4.10
A person must not change the use, occupancy or both of a building or structure or a part
of a building or structure without first applying for and obtaining a permit under this
bylaw.
PART 5: CONDITIONS
5.1A permit is required if work regulated under this bylaw is to be undertaken.
5.2 Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, nor the acceptance or review of plans,
drawings, specifications or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by or on
behalf of the Regional District will in any way
(a) relieve the owner (and if the owner is acting through an agent, the agent of the
owner) from full and sole responsibility to perform the work in respect of which the
permit was issued in strict compliance with this bylaw, the building code, building
regulation, plumbing code and all other applicable codes, standards and enactments;
(b) constitute a representation, warranty, assurance or statement that the building code,
this bylaw or any other applicable enactments respecting safety, protection, land use
and zoning have been complied with; or
(c) constitute a representation or warranty that the building or structure meets any
standard of materials or workmanship.
5.3
No person shall rely on any permit as establishing compliance with this bylaw or assume
or conclude that this bylaw has been administered or enforced according to
its terms.
5.4
Without limiting section 5.2 (a), it is the full and sole responsibility of the owner (and if
the owner is acting through a representative, the representative of the owner) to carry out
the work in respect of which the permit was issued in compliance with the building code,
building regulation, plumbing code, this bylaw and all other applicable codes, standards,
and enactments.
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PART 6: POWERS OF A BUILDING OFFICIAL
Administration
6.1
Words defining the authority of a building official are be construed as internal
administrative powers and not as creating a duty.
6.2
A building official may
(a) administer this bylaw, but owes no public duty to enforce or administer this bylaw;
(b) keep records of applications received, permits, notices and orders issued, inspections
and tests made, and may retain copies of all papers and documents connected with
the administration of this bylaw;
(c) establish or require an owner to establish whether a method or type of construction or
material used in the construction of a building or structure complies with the
requirements and provisions of this bylaw and the building code, building regulation
and plumbing code; and
(d) direct that tests of materials, equipment, devices, construction methods, structural
assemblies or foundations be carried out, or that sufficient evidence or proof be
submitted by the owner, at the owner's sole expense, where such evidence or proof is
necessary to determine whether the material, equipment, device, construction or
foundation condition complies with this bylaw, building code, building regulation
and plumbing code.
Refusal and Revocation of Permits
6.3
A building official may refuse to issue a permit:
(a) if the proposed work will contravene the requirements of the building code, building
regulation, plumbing code or the provisions of this bylaw or any other bylaw of the
Regional District;
(b) the information submitted with the application for the permit is not correct;
(c) for any other lawful reason; and
the building official must state the reason in writing.
Right of Entry
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6.4
Subject to applicable enactments, a building official may enter on property at any
reasonable time to ascertain whether the requirements of this bylaw are being met, or the
building official has any reason to believe that an unsafe condition exists.
Powers
6.5
Subject to applicable enactments, a building official may by notice in writing require
(a) a person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw to comply with that provision
within the time ordered;
(b) an owner to stop work on a building or structure, or any part of a building or
structure, if the work is proceeding in contravention of this bylaw, the building code,
or any other enactment of the Regional District or other applicable enactments, or if
there is deemed to be an unsafe building condition, and may enter on property to
affix or post a stop work order in the form prescribed by the building official, and
shall also post written notice on site instructing the owner or contractor to correct the
unsafe building condition prior to leaving the site;
(c) an owner to remove or prevent any unauthorized encroachment on the Regional
District's land, including public parcels and park land, a statutory right of way or
easement, or a setback or yard required under an enactment;
(d) an owner to remove any building or structure, or any part of a building or structure,
constructed in contravention of a provision of this bylaw;
(e) an owner to have work inspected by a building official prior to covering;
(f) an owner to uncover any work that has been covered without inspection contrary to
this bylaw or an order issued by a building official;
(g) a person to cease any occupancy in contravention of a provision of this bylaw;
(h) a person to cease any occupancy if any unsafe building condition exists because of
work being undertaken but not complete and where the building official has not
issued a final inspection notice for the work;
(i) an owner to correct any unsafe building condition; and
(j) an owner to correct any work that contravenes this bylaw, the building code, building
regulation, plumbing code or any other applicable enactments respecting the health,
safety or protection of persons and property.
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6.6
Every reference to "owner" in section 6.5 includes a reference to the owner's agent or
constructor.
6.7
Every person served with a notice under this Part must comply with that notice
(a)within the time ordered, or
(b)if no time is ordered, immediately.
PART 7: OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Permit Requirements
7.1
Subject to Part 10 of this bylaw, every owner must apply for and obtain a permit, prior to
(a) constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure or plumbing system;
(b) moving a building or structure into or within the Regional District;
(c) demolishing a building or structure;
(d) occupying a new building or structure;
(e) deleted
(f) changing the use or occupancy of a building, unless the works are the subject of
another valid and subsisting building permit.
7.2
Every owner must ensure that plans submitted with a permit application bear the name,
phone number, address and email address of the designer of the building or structure.
Owner's Obligations
7.3
Every owner must
(a) comply with the building code, building regulation, plumbing code, the requirements
of this bylaw and the conditions of a permit, and must not omit any work required by
the building code, building regulation, plumbing code, this bylaw or the conditions
of a permit;
(b) ensure that all permits, all plans and specifications and supporting documents on
which a permit was based, all municipal inspection certificates, and all professional
field reviews are available at the site of the work for inspection during working hours
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by the building official, and that all permits are posted conspicuously on the site
during the entire execution of the work; and
(c) prior to the issuance of a building permit, execute and submit to the Regional District
an owner's undertaking in the form attached as Appendix D, where required by the
building official.
7.4
Every owner and every owner's agent, must carry out construction or have the
construction carried out in accordance with the requirements of the building code,
building regulation, plumbing code, this bylaw and other bylaws of the Regional District
and none of the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the review of plans and supporting
documents, or inspections made by a building official or a registered professional shall
relieve the owner, or his or her agent, from full and sole responsibility to perform the
work in strict accordance with this bylaw, the building code, building regulation,
plumbing code and all other applicable codes, standards and enactments.
7.5
Every owner must allow a building official to enter any building or premises at any
reasonable time to administer and enforce this bylaw. Every owner to whom a permit is
issued must, during construction,
(a) post the civic address on the property so that it may be easily read from the public
highway from which the property takes its address; and
(b) post the permit on the property so that it may be easily read from the public highway;
(c) provide building officials with safe access to the work site and all areas requiring
inspection.
Damage to Municipal Works
7.6
Every owner to whom a permit is issued is responsible for the cost to repair any damage
to municipal works or land that occurs during and arises directly or indirectly from the
work authorized by the permit.
7.7
Every owner must pay a security deposit to the Regional District, within 30 days of
receiving an invoice for same from the Regional District, for the cost to repair any
damage to public property or works located on public property arising directly or
indirectly from work for which a permit was issued.
Demolition
7.8
Prior to obtaining a permit to demolish a building or structure, the owner must
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(a) provide to the Regional District a vacancy date;
(b) pay capping and inspection chamber installation fees as set out in the Regional
District's bylaws governing waterworks and sewer; and
(c) ensure that all municipal services and other services are capped and terminated at the
property line in a Regional District standard inspection chamber and valve
arrangement.
7.9
Every owner must ensure that, on completion of all demolition procedures:
(a)
all debris and fill are cleared;
(b)
the site is levelled or graded, or made safe if levelling and grading are not
possible; and
(c)
the site of the demolition will be left in a neat condition and compatible with the
form and character of the neighbouring properties to the satisfaction of the
building official
Notice
7.10 Every owner must, at least 2 business days prior to commencing work at a building site,
give written or online notice to a building official of the date on which the owner intends
to begin such work.
7.11 Every owner must give written or online notice to a building official of any change in or
termination of engagement of a registered professional, including a coordinating
registered professional, during construction, within 2 business days of when the change
or termination occurs.
7.12 If an owner or a registered professional terminates the engagement of a registered
professional, including a coordinating registered professional, the owner must terminate
all work under a building permit until the owner has engaged a new registered
professional, including a coordinating registered professional, and has delivered to a
building official new letters of assurance.
7.13 Without limiting sections 10.26 to 10.39, every owner must give at least 2 business days
of notice, by telephone, online or written notice to a building official
(a) of intent to do work that is required or ordered to be corrected during construction;
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(b) of intent to cover work that is required under this bylaw to be, or has been ordered to
be inspected prior to covering; and
(c) when work has been completed so that a final inspection can be made.
7.14 Every owner must give notice in writing to a building official and pay to the Regional
District the non-refundable fee set out in Appendix A immediately and prior to the date of
any change in ownership of the property that is the subject of a permit or change in the
address of the owner which occurs prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
7.15 Every owner must give such other notice to a building official as may be required by the
building official or by a provision of this bylaw.
PART 8: OBLIGATIONS OF OWNER'S CONSTRUCTOR
8.1 Every constructor must ensure that all construction is done in compliance with all
requirements of the building code, this bylaw and all other applicable, codes, standards
and enactments.
8.2
Every constructor must ensure that no excavation or other work is undertaken on public
property, including the Regional District's land, including public parcels and park lands,
and that no public is disturbed, no building or structure erected, and no materials stored
thereon, in whole or in part, without first having obtained approval in writing from the
appropriate authority over such public property.
8.3
For the purposes of the administration and enforcement of this bylaw, every constructor
is responsible jointly and severally with the owner for all work undertaken.
PART 9: REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Design and Field Review
9.1
The owner shall submit to the Regional District the final letters of assurance in
accordance with the format prescribed in the building code prior to
(a) the pre-occupancy site review coordinated by the coordinating registered
professional or other registered professional for a complex building, or
(b) a final inspection for a simple building in circumstances where letters of assurance
have been required in accordance with the requirements of the building code, in
which case the owner must provide the Regional District with letters of assurance in
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the form of Schedules C-A or C-B, as appropriate, referred to in subsection 2.2.7,
Division C, of the building code.
9.2 If a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with the building
code, they must also provide proof of professional liability insurance to the building
official in the form and amount set by Appendix E to this bylaw.
Requirement for a Registered Professional
9.3
The building official shall require the owner to retain a registered professional to provide
a professional design and plan certification and letters of assurance in the form of
Schedules A, B, C-A and C-B referred to in subsection 2.2.7, Division C, of the building
code, in respect of a permit application
(a) prior to issuance of a building permit, or prior to the pre-occupancy site review
coordinated by the coordinating registered professional or other registered
professional for a complex building, or
(b) prior to a final inspection for a simple building in circumstances where letters of
assurance have been required in accordance with the requirements of the building
code, in which case the owner must provide the Regional District with letters of
assurance in the form of Schedules C-A or C-B, as appropriate, referred to in
subsection 2.2.7, Division C, of the building code;
(c) A registered professional of record or coordinating registered professional who is
responsible for a field review shall keep a record of the field review and of any
corrective action taken as a result of the field review, and shall make the record
available to the authority having jurisdiction on the request of that authority, as
required by subsection 2.2.7, Division C, of the building code;
(d) except for garages, carports and garden structures, foundation and excavation
components of new simple buildings and additions not more than 55 square metres to
simple buildings in accordance with the building code;
(e) a building that is designed with common egress systems for the occupants and
requires the use of firewalls in accordance with the building code;
(f) prior to alterations to a building, or to a structural component of a building described
in paragraph (b);
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(g) for a building in respect of which the building official determines that site conditions,
size or complexity so warrant in the interests of safety of persons or protection of
property under the building code;
(h) if the building envelope components of the building fall under Division B Part 3 of
the building code, the building contains more than two dwellings, or if the building
envelopes do not comply with the prescriptive requirements of Division B Part 9 of
the building code; and
(i) for a parcel of land on which a building or structure is proposed if the building
official believes the parcel is or is likely to be subject to flooding, mud flows, debris
flows, debris torrents, erosion, land slip, rock falls, subsidence or avalanche, and the
requirement for a professional design is in addition to a requirement under Division 8
of Part 3 of the Community Charter:
i.
for a report certified by a professional engineer with experience in geotechnical
engineering that the parcel may be used safely for the use intended, and
ii.
that the plans submitted with the application comply with the relevant provisions
of the building code, building regulation, plumbing code and applicable bylaws
of the Regional District, including the Zoning Bylaw, Official Community Plan
and Floodplain Management Bylaw.
9.4
The building official may require any registered professional carrying out professional
design and field review required under section 9.3 to provide evidence that they have
experience and expertise in respect of the professional design and field review of the
context and scope required.
9.5
Without limiting sections 9.3(a) through (h) and 9.4 of this bylaw, when a building
official considers the size, conditions or complexity of a development or an aspect of a
development warrants it, the building official may require that an owner provide to the
Regional District written certification.
Professional Plan Certification
9.6
The letters of assurance in the form of Schedules A and B as referred to in subsection
2.2.7, Division C, of the building code referred to in sections 9.1 and 9.3 and if
applicable, written certification, are relied upon by the Regional District and its building
officials as certification that the design and plans to which the letters of assurance refer
and if applicable, the items addressed in the written assurance, comply with the
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building code, building regulation, plumbing code, this bylaw and other applicable
enactments.
9.7
Letters of assurance must be in the form of Schedules A and B referred to in subsection
2.2.7, Division C, of the building code.
9.8
For a building permit issued for the construction of a complex building, the building
official shall provide the owner with a notice that the building permit is issued in
reliance on written certification, if applicable, and the certification of the registered
professional, registered professional of record and coordinating registered professional
that the professional design and plans submitted in support of the application for the
building permit comply with the building code, building regulation and other applicable
enactments. Any failure on the part of the building official to provide the owner with
the notice will not diminish or invalidate the reliance by the Regional District or its
building officials on the registered professionals and qualified professional.
9.9
If a building permit is issued for a construction of a complex building, the permit fee is
reduced by 5% of the fees payable under Appendix A to this bylaw, up to a maximum
reduction of $500.00 (five hundred dollars).
Alternative Solutions
9.10
An Owner who wishes to provide alternative solutions to satisfy one or more of the
requirements of the Building Code or this bylaw, must submit sufficient evidence,
certified by a registered professional engineer or architect, to demonstrate that the
proposed alternative solutions will provide the level of performance required by the
Building Code or this bylaw and pay the fee specified in Schedule A of this bylaw.
PART 10: BUILDING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Requirements before Applying for a Building Permit
10.0
Before receiving an application for a permit for a building or structure, the owner must
first pay to the Regional District:
(a) a non-refundable application fee in accordance with Schedule A of this bylaw.
This fee is separate from the cost of the permit fee and is payable on the date of
Application.
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10.1
Prior to issuance of a building permit, the owner must satisfy the following requirements
or conditions:
(a) the owner must apply for and obtain a development permit if the building or structure
is in an area designated by the Official Community Plan as a development permit
area;
(b) the owner must provide a site survey from a British Columbia Land Surveyor **
showing the existing ground elevations on sloping lots and the average of such
existing ground elevations where the zoning bylaw specifically indicates that the
height of a proposed building shall be determined from "the level of ground in
existence prior to construction or grading"; and
(c) when the proposed building height is within one metre of the maximum height
permitted under the zoning bylaw or the building is in excess of two storeys or a
height variance has been approved or in the opinion of the building official, the
elevation of the plans submitted do not accurately reflect the existing ground
elevations of a sloped lot, a British Columbia Land Surveyor must prepare and submit
a site plan which shows the average of the existing ground elevations and the
elevations at the perimeter of the foundation that were used to establish the average of
the existing ground elevations; and
(d) ** a British Columbia Land Surveyor must survey the elevations again on completion
of a framing inspection and must submit a Height Survey Verification form certifying
that the building is below the maximum height permitted;
(e) the owner must ensure that the proposed building or structure complies with all
bylaws of the Regional District, except to the extent a variance of a bylaw is
authorized by a development permit, development variance permit or order of the
Board of Variance;
(f) an approving officer must have approved the subdivision plan that, once registered,
would create the parcel on which the proposed building or structure will be
constructed, and the subdivision plan must have been registered in the Land Title
Office;
(g) the owner must provide evidence to the building official showing that the person
applying for the building permit is either the owner of the parcel that is the subject of
the proposed building permit, or is the agent of the owner, in which case, the agent
must provide the name and contact information of the owner;
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(h) the owner must determine that the building site is safe and will not be affected by
flooding water caused by surface run-off or otherwise, or by other hazards; and
(i) the owner must, if applicable, obtain elevation and construction requirements relative
to provincial floodplain restrictions from the Ministry of Environment;
(j) the owner must ensure that the design and construction of buildings and structures in
the Regional District complies with the snow load and climatic data posted on the
Regional District's website, and as amended from time to time, in place of the
corresponding datum in Division B of Appendix C of the building code;
(k) if the parcel that is the subject of the building permit application is not intended to be
connected to the Regional District's sewage disposal system, the owner must apply
for and obtain approval from the Regional District and other applicable public
authorities for an alternate private sewage disposal system;
(l) if the parcel that is the subject of the building permit application is not intended to be
connected to the Regional District's waterworks system, the owner must apply for
and obtain approval from the Regional District and other applicable public authorities
for an alternate water supply system;
(m) if the parcel that is the subject of the building permit application is not intended to be
connected to The Regional District's storm water drainage system, the owner must
apply for and obtain approval from the Regional District and other applicable public
authorities for the alternate storm water drainage and detention system; and
(n) if all on site and off site works and services required by a Regional District bylaw or
other enactment have not been completed in accordance with the enactments, the
owner must enter into a completion agreement with the Regional District and deliver
to the Regional District letters of credit or cash security for completion of the works
and service.
Building Permit Applications for Complex Buildings
10.2 An application for a building permit with respect to a complex building must be
submitted digitally, and
(a) be made in the form prescribed by the building official and signed by the owners, or
signing officer if the owner is a corporation or a society;
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(b) be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgement of responsibility and undertaking
made in the form attached as Appendix D to this bylaw and signed by the owner, or a
signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
(c) include a copy of a title search for the relevant property made within 30 days of the
date of the permit application;
(d) include a building code compliance analysis summary including the applicable
edition of the building code, such as without limitation whether the building is
designed under Part 3 or Part 9 of the building code, major occupancy
classification(s) of the building, building area and building height, number of streets
the building faces, and accessible entrances, work areas, washrooms, firewalls and
facilities;
(e) include a copy of a survey plan prepared by a British Columbia land surveyor; and
(f) when required to establish the building height of a building as referenced in
Subsection 10.1.(b)(c) a British Columbia Land Surveyor must submit a Height
Survey Verification Form certifying that the building is below the maximum height
permitted;
(g) include a site plan prepared by a registered professional showing
(i)
the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan;
(ii)
the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
(iii)
the location and dimensions of existing and proposed statutory rights of
way, easements and setback requirements, adjacent street and lane names;
(iv)
the location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings or
structures on the parcel;
(v)
as applicable, setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond
or watercourse;
(vi)
north arrow;
(vii)
as applicable, the location of an approved existing or proposed private or
other alternative sewage disposal system, water supply system or storm
water drainage system;
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(viii) zoning compliance summary;
(ix)
the location, dimensions and gradient of parking and parking access;
(x)
proposed and existing setbacks to property lines;
(xi)
natural and finished grade at building corners and significant breaks in the
building plan and proposed grade around the building faces in order to
ascertain foundation height;
(xii)
first storey floor elevation;
(xiii) location, setbacks and elevations of all retaining walls, steps, stairs and
decks;
(xiv) line of upper floors;
(xv)
location and elevation of curbs, sidewalks, manholes, and service poles;
(xvi) location of existing and proposed service connections;
(xvii) location and species of all trees greater than 10 centimetres in diameter;
(xviii) location of top bank and water courses;
(xix) access routes for firefighting;
(xx)
accessible paths of travel from the street to the building;
(xxi) geodetic elevation of the underside of a wood floor system or the top of a
finished concrete slab of a building or structure where the Regional
District's land use regulations or provincial flood mapping regulations
establish siting requirements related to minimum floor elevation,
except that the building official may waive, in whole or in part, the requirements for
a site plan, if the permit is sought for the repair or alteration of an existing building
or structure;
(h) include floor plans showing the dimensions and uses and occupancy classification of
all areas, including: the dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces; the location,
size and swing of doors; the location, size and opening of windows; floor, wall, and
ceiling finishes; fire separations; plumbing fixtures; structural elements; and stair
dimensions;
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(i) include a cross-section through the building or structure in sufficient detail and
locations to illustrate foundations, drainage, ceiling heights and constructions systems;
(j) include elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finish details, roof
slopes, windows, doors, natural and finished grade, spatial separations and ridge
height to comply with the building code and to illustrate that the building or structure
conforms with the Zoning Bylaw and development permit areas;
(k) include cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient locations
to illustrate that the building conforms to the building code, building regulation and
other applicable enactments respecting safety;
(l) include all other requirements of sections 2.2.1, 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2.2.5, 2.2.6 and 2.2.9,
Division C of the building code;
(m) include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or safety,
including, without limitation, sewage disposal permits, highway access permits and
ministry of health approvals;
(n) include a letter of assurance in the form of Schedule A referred to in subsection 2.2.7
Division C, of the building code, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner
is a corporation or a society, and the coordinating registered professional;
(o) include letters of assurance in the form of Schedule B referred to in subsection 2.2.7
Division C, of the building code, each signed and sealed by such registered
professionals as the building official or building code may require to prepare the
design for and conduct field reviews of the construction of the building;
(p) include two sets of British Columbia registered professional sealed drawings at a
suitable scale of the design prepared by each registered professional containing the
information set out in section 10.2(g) to 10.2(k); and
(q) include illustration of any slopes on the subject parcel that exceed 30%.
10.3
In addition to the requirements of section 10.2 of this bylaw, a building official may
require the following to be submitted with a permit application for the construction of a
complex building if the complexity of the proposed building or structure or siting
circumstances warrant:
(a) a section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking areas and
driveways; and
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(b) written certification and any other information required by the building official or the
building code to establish substantial compliance with this bylaw, the building code,
building regulation, plumbing code and other bylaws, including the Zoning Bylaw,
Official Community Plan and Regional District's Floodplain Management Bylaw, and
enactments relating to the building or structure.
Building Permit Applications for Simple Buildings
10.4
An application for a building permit with respect to a simple building must be submitted
digitally, and
(a) be made in the form prescribed by the building official and signed by the owner, or a
signing officer if the owner is a corporation or a society;
(b) be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and undertaking
made in the form attached as Appendix D and signed by the owner, or a signing
officer if the owner is a corporation or a society;
(c) include a copy of a title search for the relevant property made within 30 days of the
date of the permit application;
(d) include a copy of a survey plan prepared by a British Columbia land surveyor except
that the building official may waive the requirement for a survey plan, in whole or in
part, where conditions warrant;
(e) include a site plan drawn to scale showing the following, as applicable:
(i)
the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan;
(ii)
the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
(iii)
the location and dimensions of existing and proposed statutory rights of
way, easements and setback requirements, adjacent street and lane names;
(iv)
the location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings or
structures on the parcel;
(v)
setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or watercourse;
(vi)
north arrow;
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(vii)
the location of an approved existing or proposed alternative private or
other sewage disposal system, water supply system or storm water
drainage system;
(viii) the location, dimensions and gradient of parking and parking access;
(ix)
proposed and existing setbacks to property lines;
(x)
natural and finished grade at building corners and datum determination
points;
(xi)
first storey floor elevation;
(xii)
location, setbacks and elevations of all retaining walls, steps, stairs and
decks;
(xiii) line of upper floors;
(xiv) location and elevation of curbs, sidewalks, manholes and service poles;
(xv)
location of existing and proposed service connections;
(xvi) location and species of all trees greater than 10 centimetres in diameter;
(xvii) location of the top of a bank and water courses;
(xviii) access routes for firefighting;
(xix) accessible paths of travel from the street to the building;
(xx)
zoning compliance summary; and
(xxi) the geodetic elevation of the underside of a wood floor system or the top of
a finished concrete slab of a building or structure where the Regional
District's land use regulations or provincial flood mapping regulations
establish siting requirements related to minimum floor elevation,
except that for a simple building the building official may waive, in whole or in part,
the requirements for a site plan, if the permit is sought for the repair or alteration of
an existing building;
(f) include floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas, including: the
dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces; the location, size and swing of
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doors; the location, size and opening of windows; floor, wall, and ceiling finishes;
plumbing fixtures; structural elements; and stair dimensions;
(g) include a cross-section through the building illustrating foundations, drainage,
ceiling heights and construction systems;
(h) include elevations of all sides of the building showing finish details, roof slopes,
windows, doors, the grade, the maximum building height line, ridge height, spatial
separations and natural and finished grade to comply with the building code,
building regulation and to illustrate that the building or structure conforms with the
Regional District zoning and development permit areas;
(i) include cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient
locations to illustrate that the building or structure substantially conforms to the
building code, building regulation and other applicable enactments respecting
safety;
(j) include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or
safety, including, without limitation, sewage disposal permits, highway access
permits and Ministry of Health approvals;
(k) except for garages, carports and garden structures located on land, include a
foundation and excavation design prepared by a registered professional in
accordance with the building code;
(l) include geotechnical letters of assurance, in addition to a required geotechnical
report, if the building official determines that the site conditions so warrant;
(m) include two sets of drawings at a suitable scale of design including the information
set out in section 10.4(f) to 10.4(i); and
(n) include a building code and building regulation compliance summary including the
applicable edition of the building code, such as, without limitation, whether the
building is designed under Part 3 or Part 9 and compliance with article 2.2.2.1(2),
Division C of the building code.
10.5
In addition to the requirements of section 10.4 of this Part, if a project involves
(a) two or more buildings, the gross floor areas of which in the aggregate total more than
1000 square metres;
(b) two or more buildings that will contain four or more dwelling units; or
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(c) otherwise if the complexity of the proposed building or structure or siting
circumstances warrant,
a building official may require the following be submitted with a permit application for
the construction of each simple building in the project:
(d) a section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking areas and
driveways;
(e) a roof plan and roof height calculations;
(f) architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression system, electrical,
geotechnical and civil drawings prepared and sealed by a registered professional;
(g) letters of assurance in the form of Schedule B referred to in Division C of the
building code, signed and sealed by a registered professional; and
(h) written certification and any other information required by the building official or the
building code to establish substantial compliance with this bylaw, the building code,
building regulation, plumbing code and other bylaws, including the Zoning Bylaw,
Official Community Plan and Regional District's Floodplain Management Bylaw,
and enactments relating to the building or structure.
10.6
The Building Official may waive requirements of this section in whole or in part, where
the permit is sought for a project of limited scope.
Site and Location Information
10.7
Without limiting sections 10.2(f) or 10.4(e), the building official shall require the
property owner to submit a digital copy of a certificate of location for formwork prepared
by a registered British Columbia land surveyor, which contains sufficient information
respecting the site and location of any building to:
(a) establish, before construction begins, that all the provisions of this bylaw in relation
to this information will be complied with;
(b) verify, on completion of the construction of the formwork, that all provisions of this
and other applicable bylaws have been complied with;
(c) in relation to an existing building, substantiate its location, size, including
appurtenances whether above, at or below ground level, relative to the site or its
relationship to neighbouring grades; and
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(d) in relation to construction of a new building, or addition to an existing building, after
footing formwork and foundation formwork are complete, but prior to the placement
of concrete in such formwork, confirm that the setback distances to property lines
shown on the approved site plan issued with the building permit and/or development
variance permit have been met, prior to requesting such an inspection; and
(e) in relation to construction of a new building, or addition to an existing building,
where it can be shown that property pins are visible and the required setback
distances to property lines will be met, the building official may waive the
requirement for a certificate of location for formwork, in whole or in part, where
conditions warrant;
(f) in relation to construction of a new building, or addition to an existing building, prior
to and after the placement of concrete for foundations and footings, show the
elevation at proposed top of concrete on all building elevations and at all significant
changes of elevation to substantiate its size, location and elevation,
and every person served with a written requirement under this section must comply
with the requirement.
Building Permit Fee
10.8
Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to
the Regional District
(a) a non-refundable plan-processing fee in accordance with Schedule A of this bylaw. If
a permit is issued the plan processing fee shall be credited to the building permit fee;
and
(b) the building permit fee prescribed in Appendix A of this bylaw; and
(c) any fees, charges, levies, or taxes imposed by the Regional District and payable
under an enactment at the time of issuance of the building permit.
Permit Fee Refunds
10.9
No fee or part of a fee paid to the Regional District may be refunded if construction of the
building has started. The building official may approve a refund of an application fee or
portion thereof only if plan checking has not commenced.
10.10 A building permit or other permit fee may be partially refunded as set out in Appendix A,
only if
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(a) the owner has submitted a written request for a refund;
(b) the building official has certified a start has not been made on the construction of the
building or structure; and
(c) the permit has not expired.
10.11 A building permit or other permit fee is not refundable after the permit has been extended
under section 10.46.
Design Modification
10.12 If an issued building permit or other permit is active and the owner proposes modification
to the building design whereby the value of the work does not increase or the value of the
work decreases, the owner must pay to the Regional District a building permit fee based
on the plan review hourly rate set out in Appendix A.
Construction Before Permit Issued
10.13 The building permit or other permit fee is doubled for every permit application if
construction commenced before the building official issued a permit, to a maximum of
$10,000.00.
Expiration of Application for a Permit
10.14 A building permit or a mechanical permit application expires on the date indicated in the
permit, and if there is no such date, 180 days from the date a complete application is
received under this Part if the building permit or mechanical permit is not issued by the
application expiration date, unless the permit is not issued only due to delays caused by
the Regional District.
Issuance of a Building Permit
10.15 Each building, structure or part thereof constructed on a site requires a separate permit
and shall be assessed as a separate permit fee based on the value of that building,
structure or part thereof.
10.16 If:
(a) a completed application in compliance with sections 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 and 10.7 or
sections 10.4 ,10.5 and 10.7, including all required supporting documentation, has
been submitted;
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(b) the owner has paid all applicable fees set out in sections 10.0, 10.8, and 10.13 and
Appendix A;
(c) the owner or his or her representative has paid all charges and met all requirements
imposed by any other statute or bylaw;
(d) the owner has retained a professional engineer or geoscientist if required under this
bylaw;
(e) the owner has retained an architect if required under this bylaw;
(f) the owner has provided a hazardous materials assessment and remediation
compliance letter or clearance letter for additions, alterations or demolitions to
buildings constructed prior to 1990; and
(g) no covenant, agreement, resolution or regulation of the Regional District requires or
authorizes the permit to be withheld,
the building official must issue the permit, in the form prescribed by the building official,
for which the application is made, and the date of issuance is deemed to be the date the
Regional District gives written notice to the owner that the permit is ready to be picked
up by the owner.
Issuance of Partial Permits
10.17 The Building Official may issue a permit for a portion of a building or structure before
the design, plans and supporting documents for the entire building or structure have been
reviewed provided sufficient information has been provided to the Regional District to
demonstrate to the Building Official that the portion authorized to be constructed
substantially complies with this and any other applicable Regional District bylaws and
the permit fee applicable to that portion of the building or structure has been paid. Not
withstanding the issuance of the permit, the requirements of this bylaw shall apply to the
remainder of the building or structure as if the permit for the portion of the building or
structure had not been issued.
Refusal to Issue a Building Permit
10.18 Despite sections 10.15 and 10.17 the building official may refuse to issue a permit when
the owner has been notified of a violation of this bylaw about the construction of another
building or structure by the owner.
Compliance with the Homeowner Protection Act
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10.19 If the application is in respect of a building that includes, or will include, a residential
occupancy governed by the Homeowner Protection Act, the building permit must not be
issued unless the owner provides evidence under section 30(1) of the Homeowner
Protection Act, that the proposed building
(a) is covered by home warranty insurance; and
(b) the constructor is a licensed "residential builder" as defined in the Homeowner
Protection Act.
10.20 Section 10.19 of this Part does not apply if the owner is not required to be licensed and to
obtain home warranty insurance in accordance with sections 20(1) or 30(1) of the
Homeowner Protection Act.
10.21 Every permit is issued subject to the owner and constructor maintaining compliance with
the Homeowner Protection Act and negotiations under it during the term of the permit.
Partial Construction
10.22 If a site has been excavated under a building permit for excavation issued under this
bylaw and a building permit is not subsequently issued or a subsisting building permit has
expired under section 10.44, but without the construction of the building or structure for
which the building permit was issued having commenced, the owner must fill in the
excavation to restore the original gradients of the site within 60 days of being served
notice by the Regional District to do so.
10.23 If a building permit has expired and partial construction has progressed, with no
extension requested of the building official under section 10.46, permanent type fencing
with privacy screen complying with the Zoning Bylaw, must be erected around the
building site for protection of the public.
Conditions of a Building Permit
10.24 A building permit or an application for a building permit that is in process may not be
transferred or assigned until the owner has notified the building official in writing, the
building official has authorized the transfer or assignment in writing and the owner has
paid the non-refundable fee required under Appendix A. The transfer or assignment of a
building permit is not an extension of the expiration date of a building permit.
10.25 The review of plans and supporting documents and issuance of a building permit do not
prevent the building official from subsequently requiring the correction of errors in the
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plans and supporting documents, or from prohibiting building construction or occupancy
being carried on when in violation of this or another bylaw.
Inspections
10.26 If a qualified professional provides written certification and registered professional
provides letters of assurance in accordance with this Part, the Regional District will rely
solely on field reviews undertaken by the registered professional for the scope of work
being addressed by the registered professional and the letters of assurance submitted
pursuant to this bylaw and the building code, building regulation and plumbing code, and
written certification, if applicable, as assurance that the construction substantially
conforms to the design, plans and specifications and that the construction complies with
the building code, building regulation, plumbing code, this bylaw and other applicable
enactments respecting health, safety and protection of persons and property.
10.27 Despite section 10.26 of this Part, a building official may attend the site from time to time
during the course of construction to ascertain that the field reviews are taking place and to
monitor the field reviews undertaken by the registered professionals.
10.28 A building official may attend periodically at the site of the construction of simple
buildings or structures to ascertain whether the work is being carried out in substantial
conformance with the building code, building regulation, plumbing code, this bylaw and
any other applicable enactments concerning health, safety and protection of persons and
property.
10.29 For all work in respect of simple buildings the owner must give at least 2 business days
notice to the Regional District when requesting an inspection and must obtain an
inspection and receive a building official's written acceptance of the following aspects of
the work prior to concealing them
(a) after demolition, the grading of and removal of debris from the site;
(b) foundation and footing forms, before concrete is poured or the placement permanent
wood foundations;
(c) prior to inspection under section 10.29(e), installation of a radon mitigation system,
as applicable and underslab plumbing located below the finished slab level;
(d) the preparation of ground, including a drainage layer and underslab poly when
required, and perimeter insulation on the concrete foundation walls;
(e) installation of above slab rough-in plumbing before it is covered;
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(f) after installation of foundation drains, dampproofing and drain rock, but prior to
backfilling against the foundation. Approvals for installation of perimeter drains
are subject to completion of backfilling within 24 hours of inspection;
(g) when any pipes in a plumbing system or when plumbing appurtenances are installed
in a location where they could be covered at a later stage of construction;
(h) framing, sheathing, fire stopping (including drywall in fire separations), bracing,
rough-in factory built chimneys, fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances,
chimney and ductwork, rough wiring, rough plumbing, rough heating, gas venting,
exterior doors and windows, but prior to the installation of insulation, interior
finishes, sheathing paper or exterior finishes which would conceal such work;
(i) interior insulation and vapor barrier and/or the installation of wall sheathing
membrane, externally applied vapor or air barrier, stucco wire or lath, and flashings,
but prior to the installation of exterior finishes which could conceal such work; and
(j) the health, safety and accessibility aspects of the work when the building or structure
is substantially complete, ready for occupancy but prior to occupancy.
10.30 A building official may only carry out an inspection under section 10.29 if the owner or
the owner's agent has requested the inspection by telephone, by email or in writing in
accordance with this bylaw.
10.31 Despite the requirement for the building official's acceptance of the work outlined in
section 10.29, if a registered professional provides letters of assurance, the Regional
District will rely solely on field reviews undertaken by the registered professional and the
letters of assurance submitted pursuant to this bylaw as assurance that the aspects of the
construction referenced by those letters of assurance substantially conform to the design,
plans and specifications and that the construction complies with the building code,
building regulation, plumbing code, this bylaw and other applicable enactments
respecting safety.
10.32 No person may conceal any aspect of the work referred to in section 10.29 of this bylaw
until a building official has accepted it in writing.
10.33 If any aspect of work described in section 10.29 cannot be inspected due to a
contravention of section 10.32:
(i) the owner must pay the re-inspection fee specified in Appendix "A" and expose the
aspect of the work requiring inspection to the satisfaction of the building official
prior to the conduct of the relevant inspection; and
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(ii) the Regional District may require the owner to provide a survey certificate prepared
by a British Columbia land surveyor, at the time of conducting any of the inspections
referred to in this Bylaw, showing that building footings and foundation walls or
formwork for footings and foundation walls have been located properly in relation to
approved building plans and Zoning Bylaw prior to the placing of any concrete.
10.34For work in respect of complex buildings, the owner must
(a) give at least 2 business days notice by email or written notice to the Regional District
when requesting a preconstruction meeting with the building official prior to the start
of construction, and the owner or his or her representative must ensure that the
coordinating registered professional, the constructor, as well as representatives of
major trades, are in attendance;
(b) give at least 2 business days notice by email or written notice to the Regional District
when requesting a pre-occupancy coordinated by the coordinating registered
professional or other registered professional to have the owner, the constructor and
the registered professionals demonstrate to the building official and Fire Services the
compliance with the health and safety aspects of the work, the coordination and
integration of the fire and life safety system, applicable Regional District
requirements and other enactments respecting safety and accessibility aspects of the
work; and
(c) cause the coordinating registered professional to provide, at least 2 business days
notice prior to the pre-occupancy coordinated site review coordinated by the
coordinating registered professional, to deliver to the building official the
Confirmation of Required Documentation described in Appendix F, complete with
all documentation in a hard covered three ring binder and in digital pdf format on a
memory stick.
Stop Work Order
10.35 The building official may direct the immediate suspension or correction of all or a portion
of the construction on a building or structure by attaching a stop work order notice in the
form described in Appendix G on the premises whenever it is found that the work is not
being performed in accordance with the requirements of the building code, building
regulation, plumbing code, any applicable bylaw of the Regional District, including the
Zoning Bylaw, Official Community Plan and the Floodplain Management Bylaw, or the
applicable provisions of the Homeowner Protection Act.
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10.36 The coordinating registered professional may request, in writing, that the building
official order the immediate suspension or correction of all or a portion of the
construction on a building or structure by attaching a stop work order notice on the
premises. The building official must consider such a request and, if not acted upon, must
respond, in writing, to the coordinating registered professional and give reasons.
10.37 If a registered professional's services are terminated, the owner must immediately stop
any work that is subject to his or her design or field review and the building official is
deemed to have issued a stop work order under section 10.35.
10.38 The owner must immediately, after the posting of a notice under section 10.35, secure the
construction and the lands and premises surrounding the construction in compliance with
the safety requirements of every statute, regulation or order of the Province or of a
provincial agency and of every applicable bylaw of the Regional District.
10.39 Subject to section 10.35, no work other than the required remedial measures may be
carried out on the parcel affected by the notice referred to in section 10.35 until the stop
work order notice has been removed by the building official and the stop work order and
the building official rescinds in writing the stop work order notice.
10.40 The notice referred to in section 10.35 must remain posted on the premises until that
which is contrary to the enactments has been remedied.
Do Not Occupy Notice
10.41 If a person occupies a building or structure or part of a building or structure in
contravention of this bylaw, a building official may post a Do Not Occupy Notice in the
form prescribed in Appendix H by the building official on the affected part of the
building or structure.
10.42 If a notice is posted under section 10.41, the owner of a parcel on which a Do Not
Occupy Notice has been posted, and every other person, must cease occupancy of the
building or structure immediately and refrain from further occupancy until all applicable
provisions of the building code and this bylaw have been substantially complied with and
the Do Not Occupy Notice has been rescinded in writing by a building official.
Inspection and Other Fees
10.43 In addition to the fees required under other provisions of this bylaw, the owner must pay
the non-refundable fee set out in Appendix A for
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(a) each subsequent re-inspection where it has been determined by the building official
that due to non-compliance with the provisions of this bylaw or due to non-
complying work, more than one site visit is required for any required inspection;
(b) a special inspection during the Regional District's normal business hours to establish
the condition of a building, or if an inspection requires special arrangements because
of time, location or construction techniques; and
(c) an inspection that requires transportation other than by Regional District vehicles or
other than during regular hours and the owner shall make arrangements in advance
for such inspections and shall pay the Regional District's actual costs.
Permit Expiration
10.44 Every permit is issued on the condition that the permit expires and the rights of the owner
under the permit terminate if
(a) the work authorized by the permit is not commenced by the date set out in the permit,
and if there is no such date, 180 days from the date of issuance of the permit;
(b) work is discontinued for a period of time set out in the permit, and if there is no such
date, 180 days; or
(c) the work is not completed by the date set out in the permit, and if there is no such
date, within two years of the date of issuance of the permit.
10.45 When a permit has expired, no construction or other work may continue or commence
until a valid permit authorizes the work.
Permit Extension
10.46 A building official may extend the period set out under section 10.44 for only one period,
which may be less than but is not to exceed twelve months, if construction has not been
commenced or has been discontinued due to adverse weather, strikes, material or labour
shortages, other similar hardship beyond the owner's control, or if the size and
complexity of the construction warrants, if
(a) application for the extension is made at least 30 days prior to the date of permit
expiration; and
(b) the non-refundable fee set out in Appendix A has been paid.
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10.47 If a permit has been extended once, or a new building code or building regulation or
plumbing code comes into force after extending the permit for 12 months, the existing
permit will lapse and cannot be renewed a second time. Any outstanding work from the
original permit will have to be completed under a new permit and in compliance with the
building code, building regulation and plumbing code in effect at the time of application
for a new building permit.
Building Permit Revocation
10.48 The building official may revoke a building permit if
(a) there is a violation of
(i) a condition under which the permit was issued; or
(ii) the requirements of the building code, building regulation, plumbing code, this
bylaw, other bylaws of the Regional District, including the Zoning Bylaw, Official
Community Plan and Floodplain Management Bylaw, or any other applicable
enactment related to health or safety;
(b) in the building official's opinion, the building official determines that the permit was
issued in error;
(c) the building official determines that an owner, or his or her agent, has provided
incorrect or misleading information on the application or otherwise obtained the
permit fraudulently;
(d) in the building official's opinion the results of tests on materials, devices, construction
methods, structural assemblies or foundation conditions contravene the building code,
building regulation and plumbing code;
(e) if all permits under this bylaw have not been obtained;
(f) if any person has prevented or obstructed or sought or attempted to prevent or
obstruct the entry of the building official onto or into the land, building or structure or
premises in the course of carrying out work in relation to the administration of this
bylaw;
(g) any other lawful reason; and
such permit revocation must be in writing and sent to the permit holder or to the registered
owner of the land by registered mail to or by personal service on the permit holder or
registered owner of the land.
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Building Permit Cancellation
10.49 A building permit, or a building permit application, may be cancelled by the owner, or his
or her agent, on delivery of written notification of the cancellation to the building official.
10.50 On receipt of the written cancellation notice, the building official must mark on the
application, and a permit if applicable, the date of cancellation and the word "cancelled".
10.51 If the owner, or his or her agent, submits changes to an application after a permit has
been issued and the changes, in the opinion of the building official, substantially alter the
scope of the work, design or intent of the application in respect of which the permit was
issued, the building official may cancel or amend the permit and mark on the permit the
date of cancellation or amendment and the word "cancelled" or "amended".
10.52 If a building permit application or permit is cancelled, and construction has not
commenced under the permit, the building official must return to the owner any fees
deposited under Appendix A, less any non-refundable portion of the fee.
Occupancy
10.53 No person may occupy a building or structure or part of a building or structure until a
final inspection notice has been issued by a building official for
(a) the first occupancy of a building or structure or part thereof after completion of
construction; or
(b) any change of class of occupancy of any building or structure or part thereof.
10.54 A final inspection notice will not be issued unless
(a) all letters of assurance have been submitted when required in accordance with this
bylaw;
(b) all aspects of the work requiring inspection and acceptance pursuant to sections 7.10
to 7.15 of Part 7 of this bylaw have both been inspected and accepted or the
inspections and acceptance are not required in accordance with this bylaw;
(c) the owner has delivered to the Regional District as-built plans of works and services
in digital format as required by the Regional District;
(d) the owner has provided to the Regional District a building survey prepared by a
British Columbia Land Surveyor showing the building height, size, location and
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elevation determined in accordance with the Regional District's land use
regulations;
(e) all other documentation required under applicable enactments has been delivered to
the Regional District; and
(f) the owner has delivered to the Regional District as-built drawings of the building or
structure in digital format as required by the Regional District.
10.55 When a registered professional, registered professional of record and coordinating
registered professional provides letters of assurance, and if applicable, a qualified
professional provides written certification or provides professional certification or a
geotechnical report respectively under sections 55 and 56 of the Community Charter, the
Regional District will rely solely on the letters of assurance, and if applicable, written
certification and professional certification and a geotechnical report when issuing a final
report authorizing occupancy as assurance that the items identified in the written
assurance, if applicable, and items identified in the letters of assurance, professional
certification and geotechnical report substantially comply with the design, the building
code, building regulation, this bylaw, and other applicable Regional District Bylaws,
including the Floodplain Management Bylaw, and other applicable enactments respecting
health, safety and protection of persons and property.
10.56 A building official may issue a final inspection notice for partial occupancy of a portion
of a building or structure under construction when
(a) that portion of the building or structure is self-contained and provided with essential
services respecting health and safety aspects of the work, and if applicable,
accessibility, GHG emissions and conservation; and
(b) the requirements set out in section 10.54 have been met with respect to it.
10.57A final inspection notice may not be issued unless
(a) all letters of assurance, and if applicable, written assurance, and professional
certification and geotechnical report, and the Confirmation of Required
Documentation described in Appendix F have been submitted when required in
accordance with the requirements of this bylaw;
(b) all aspects of the work requiring inspection and review pursuant to Part 9 and
sections 10.26 through 10.34 of this bylaw have both been inspected and accepted;
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(c) the owner has executed and delivered to the Regional District every agreement,
instrument or form required by the Regional District in relation to the work or the
site; and
(d) all required offsite works respecting safety have been completed.
Temporary Buildings
10.58 Subject to the bylaws and orders of the Regional District, the building official may issue a
building permit for the erection or placement of a temporary building or structure for
occupancy if
(a) the permit is for a period not exceeding one year; and
(b) the building or structure is located in compliance with the Regional District's
bylaws, including the Floodplain Management Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw and Official
Community Plan, and the building or structure is built in compliance with the
building code, building regulation, plumbing code and this bylaw, and connected, as
required by enactments, to Regional District utility services.
10.59 An application for a building permit for the erection or placement of a temporary
building or structure must be made in the form of a temporary permit application in the
form prescribed by the building official, signed by the owner or agent, and must include
(a) plans and supporting documents showing the location and building height of the
building or structure on the parcel;
(b) plans and supporting documents showing construction details of the building or
structure;
(c) a statement by the owner indicating the intended use and duration of the use;
(d) plans and supporting documents showing the proposed parking and loading space;
(e) a written description of the project explaining why the building is temporary;
(f) a copy of an issued development permit, if required;
(g) in the case of a manufactured building, a CSA label in respect of manufacture and,
without limitation, a Quonset or other steel building must be certified in accordance
with CSA Standard A660;
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(h) a report or drawing by an engineer, architect or designer confirming compliance with
the building code, building regulation, this bylaw, Zoning Bylaw and other
applicable bylaws; and
(i) in the case of a temporary building, information to comply with article 1.1.1.1(2)(f),
Division C of the building code.
10.60 Before receiving a building permit for a temporary building or structure for occupancy,
the owner must pay to the Regional District the applicable building permit fee set out in
Appendix A.
10.61A permit fee for a temporary building or structure is not refundable.
Siting Permit
10.62 Subject to the bylaws and orders of the Regional District, the building official may issue a
building permit for the erection or placement of a portable self-contained container. The
application must be made in the prescribed form and signed by the owner or agent, or a
signing officer if the owner is a corporation and must include:
(a) Plans and supporting documents showing the location and building height of the
building or structure on the parcel;
(b) Plans and supporting documents showing construction details of the building or
structure;
(c) A statement by the owner indicating the intended use;
(c) Plans and supporting documents showing the proposed parking and loading space (if
applicable);
(d) Be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgement of responsibility and undertaking
made in the prescribed form and signed by the owner¸ or a signing officer if the
owner is a corporation;
(e) A copy of an issued development permit, if required; and
(f) Include a copy of a title search for the relevant property made within 30 days of the
date of the permit application;
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10.63 Despite section 10.31, the owner must give at least 2 business days notice to the Regional
District when requesting an inspection and must obtain an inspection and receive a
Building Official's written acceptance of the following aspects of the work prior to
concealing them:
(a) Verification of siting - before concrete is poured or construction commences; and
(b) Verification of use when the building or structure is substantially complete.
10.64 A Building Official may attend periodically at the site of the construction to ascertain
whether the work is being carried out in substantial conformance with this bylaw and the
building permit.
PART 11: RETAINING WALLS AND GRADES
11.1
No person may construct, or structurally repair, a retaining wall greater than 1.22 m in
height, without first obtaining a valid and subsisting permit for the work to be undertaken,
and without engaging the services of a registered professional to review such work.
11.2
Except as certified by a professional engineer with expertise in geotechnical engineering
registered in the province of British Columbia, fill material placed on a parcel, unless
restrained by permitted retaining walls, must not have a surface slope exceeding a ratio of
one linear unit vertically to two linear units horizontally.
11.3
Without limiting section 11.2, no person may occupy a building unless the finished grade
complies with all applicable enactments.
11.4
If a building official determines that an unsafe condition exists as a result of the
construction of a retaining wall requiring a building permit, a guard or fence may be
required in addition to compliance with the applicable requirements of this bylaw and all
other Regional District's bylaws, including the Floodplain Management Bylaw, Zoning
Bylaw and Official Community Plan and all other applicable codes, standards and
enactments.
PART 12: BUILDING MOVE
12.1
No person may move a building or structure into or within the Regional District building
regulation service areas:
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(a) except where certified by a registered professional that the building, including its
foundation, will substantially comply with the current version of the building code;
and
(b) a building permit has been issued for the building or structure; and
(c) the parcel is left in a clean and safe condition after relocation and removal of the
building or structure.
Part 13: NUMBERING OF BUILDINGS
13.1
Immediately upon issuance of a building permit governing the construction, alteration or
repair of a building, or prior to and during the occupancy of a building, the owner or
occupant must display the address number assigned to it by the Regional District
(d) on or over the entrance to the building or where landscaping or structures obscure the
visibility of a building entrance from the adjacent highway, on the building property
within sight of the adjacent highway; and
(e) until such time as the building is removed from the site or has been demolished.
13.2
Despite section 13.1, the Regional District may renumber or alter the assigned numbers in
respect of any building on any parcel, including those already in existence or numbered.
13.3
Without limiting sections 13.1 or 13.2, the building official must, on the issuance of a
building permit, designate a house number or set of house numbers related to the building
authorized by the permit. The owner or occupier must post the number or numbers on the
site immediately after obtaining the building permit and keep the numbers posted in a
conspicuous location at all times during construction.
13.4
Without limiting sections 13.1 through 13.3, on issuance of an occupancy permit, the
owner or occupier of the parcel must affix the numbers permanently in a conspicuous
place on the building such that the number is visible from an adjacent highway that is not
a lane.
PART 14: ENERGY CONSERVATION AND GHG EMISSION REDUCTION
14.1
[Reserved ]
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Part 15: DEMOLITION PERMITS
15.1
Without limiting section 7.8 of this bylaw, a person must not demolish or partially
demolish a building or structure without making application and receiving a valid permit.
Application Requirements
15.2 An application for a demolition permit must:
(a) be made in the prescribed form and signed by the owner, or a signing officer if
the owner is a corporation;
(b) Pay applicable fees pursuant to Schedule A of this bylaw;
(c) Provide a site plan showing all buildings and structures and servicing locations;
(d) Provide a vacancy date;
(e) Provide a hazardous materials assessment and clearance letter for buildings or
structures constructed prior to 1990;
(f) Include a Waste Disposal Plan or a Waste Disposal application for Demolition
and Renovation Waste in a form prescribed by the Regional District; and
(g) Include a site profile under the Environmental Management Act and regulations
thereunder if the proposed demolition is a demolition or partial demolition of a
building or structure on land used for commercial or industrial activity.
15.3 deleted
Demolition Sites
15.4 The demolition of buildings and structures shall be in accordance with Part 8 of the
Building Code "Safety Measures at Construction and Demolition Sites".
15.5
The demolition of a building or structure on land used for commercial or industrial
activity must be undertaken pursuant to the requirements of the Environmental
Management Act and regulations thereunder as amended from time to time and all other
enactments respecting health and safety.
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PART 16: PLUMBING PERMITS
16.1
Without limiting section 5.1 of this bylaw, a person must not install, replace or alter a
plumbing system that is not included as part of a building permit, without making
application and receiving a valid plumbing permit.
16.2 An application for a plumbing permit shall
(a) Be made in the prescribed form and signed by the owner, agent or a signing officer if the
owner a corporation;
(b)Include the applicable fee as set out in Schedule A of this bylaw;
(c)Include two (2) isometric drawings
16.3
The design, installation and maintenance of plumbing systems shall conform to the
plumbing code.
PART 17: CLIMATIC DATA
17.1 The climatic data for the design of buildings and structures are set out in the attached Appendix B.
The building official shall determine the applicable zone in respect to any particular building location.
PART 18: OFFENCES
Violations
18.1
Without limiting Part 4 of this bylaw, every person who contravenes, violates or
fails to comply with any provision of this bylaw, or who suffers or permits any
act or thing to be done in contravention or violation of this bylaw, or who fails or
neglects to do anything required by this bylaw, commits an offence and shall be
liable upon conviction of a fine of not more than $10,000 (Ten Thousand Dollars)
and subject to any other penalty or order imposed or remedies available to the
Regional District pursuant to the Local Government Act, Community Charter,
Offence Act and Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act. Each day
during which a violation, contravention or breach of this bylaw continues is
deemed to be a separate offence. Every person who fails to comply with any
order or notice issued by a building official, or who allows a violation of this
bylaw to continue, contravenes this bylaw.
18.2
Every person who commences work requiring a building permit without first
obtaining such a permit must, if a Stop Work notice is issued and remains
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outstanding for 30 days, pay an additional fee as outlined in Appendix A of
this bylaw.
Deemed Offence
18.3 An owner is deemed to have knowledge of and be liable under this bylaw in respect of
any construction on the parcel the owner owns and any change in the use, occupancy
or both of a building or structure or part of a building or structure on that parcel.
18.4
No person is deemed liable under section 18.3 who establishes, on a balance of
probabilities, that the construction or change of use or occupancy occurred before he or
she became the owner of the parcel.
18.4
Nothing in section 18.4 affects
(a) the Regional District's right to require and the owner's obligation to obtain a permit;
and
(b) the obligation of the owner to comply with this bylaw.
PART 19: INTERPRETATION
Definitions
19.1
In this bylaw
Accepted means reviewed by the building official under the applicable provisions of the
building code and this bylaw;
Addition means an alteration to any building which will increase the total aggregate floor
area or the building height (in storeys), and includes the provision of two or more
separate buildings with openings between each other for intercommunication;
Agent includes a firm, corporation or other person representing the owner, by written
designation or contract, and includes a hired tradesperson or constructor who may be
granted a permit for work within the limitations of his or her licence;
Alternative solution means an alternative solution authorized under the building code;
Alteration means a change, repair or modification of the construction or arrangement of
or use of any building or structure, or to an occupancy regulated by this bylaw;
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Architects Act means the Architects Act RSBC 1996, c. 17;
Average Existing Ground Elevation means the level of ground in existence prior to
construction or site grading, averaged at the perimeter of a proposed exterior foundation
of a proposed building;
Building Code means the British Columbia Building Code as adopted by the Minister
responsible under provincial legislation, as amended or re-enacted from time to time;
Building Energy Label means information about a buildings' energy use, efficiency
ratings, how the rating was calculated and where energy is consumed in the building
which is posted in a location that is protected from moisture and damage;
Building Official means the person designated in or appointed to that position by the
Regional District, and includes a building inspector, plan checker, plumbing inspector gas
inspector, or electrical inspector designated or appointed by the Regional District, and for
certainty the building official is the "building inspector" referred to in the Community
Charter and Local Government Act;
Building Regulation has the same meaning as defined under the Building Act, SBC 2015,
c. 2, which as of the date of enactment of this bylaw includes the British Columbia
Building Code established by the order of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
numbered BA 2018 1 and dated July 16, 2018, effective December 10, 2018;
Complex building means:
(a) a building used for a major occupancies classified as:
(i) post-disaster buildings,
(ii)
Group A, assembly occupancies Group B, care, treatment, or
detention occupancies, or
(iii)
Group F, high hazard industrial occupancies;
(b) a Building exceeding 600 square metres in building area or exceeding three
storeys in building height used for a major occupancy classified as:
(i) residential occupancy;
(ii) business and personal services occupancy;
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(iii)mercantile occupancy; or
(iv) medium and low hazard industrial occupancy;
Coordinating Registered Professional means a registered professional retained pursuant
to the building code to coordinate all design work and field reviews of the registered
professionals required for a development;
Construct includes build, erect, install, repair, alter, add, enlarge, move, locate, relocate,
reconstruct, demolish, remove, excavate or shore;
Constructor means a person who constructs;
Engineers and Geoscientists Act means the Engineers and Geoscientists Act RSBC 1996,
c. 116;
Existing, in respect of a building, means that portion of a building constructed prior to the
submission of a permit application required under this bylaw;
Farm building means a building or part thereof that does not contain a residential
occupancy and that is associated with livestock, or the production, storage or processing
of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds.
Floodplain Management Bylaw means the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 677, 1994, as re-enacted and amended from time to
time;
Foundation means a system or arrangement of foundation units through which the loads
from a building are transferred directly to supporting soil or rock and includes any
portion of the exterior walls of a building that lie below the finished grade immediately
adjacent to the building;
Garden Shed has the same meaning as provided in section 3.4 (d) of this bylaw;
GHG means greenhouse gas;
Health and Safety Aspects of the Work means design and construction regulated by Parts
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, Division B, of the building code; and subject to Parts 1 and 2 in
relation to Parts 3 through 10, Division B;
Manufactured Home means a transportable, factory-built single-family dwelling,
designed to provide year-round accommodation for one family, connectable to utility
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services, exempt under Section 1.1.1.1. (2)(g), of the British Columbia Building Code,
and constructed in conformance with the CAN/CSA Z240 MH (Manufactured Home)
Series Standard.
Official Community Plan means whichever of the following applies in relation to the
building or structure: Regional District of Kootenay Boundary's Electoral Area 'A'
Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1410, 2010; Electoral Area 'B'/Lower Columbia-
Old Glory Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1470, 2012; Electoral Area 'C'/Christina
Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1250; Electoral Area 'E' Big White Ski Resort
Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1125, 2001; and Electoral Area 'E'/Mt. Baldy Ski
Resort OCP Bylaw No. 1335, 2007, all as replaced and amended from time to time.
Owner means the registered owner in fee simple, or an agent duly authorized by the
owner in writing in the form attached as Appendix C;
Permit means permission or authorization in writing by the building official to perform
work regulated by this bylaw and, in the case of a final inspection notice, to occupy a
building or part of a building;
Plumbing code has the same meaning as defined in the Building Act General Regulation,
BC Reg. 131/2016;
Professional Design means the plans and supporting documents bearing the date, seal or
stamp, and signature of a registered professional;
Project means any construction operation;
Qualified Professional has the same meaning as defined in section 55 of the Community
Charter, SBC 2003, c. 26;
Referenced Documents means the documents referred to in section 1.5 (Division A) and
section 1.3 (Division B) of the building code;
Retaining Wall means a structure exceeding 1.22 metres in height that holds or retains
soil or other material behind it;
Simple Building means a building of three storeys or less in building height, having a
building area not exceeding 600 square metres and used for a major occupancy classified
as:
(a) residential occupancy;
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(b) business and personal services occupancy;
(c) mercantile occupancy;
(d) medium hazard industrial occupancy; or
(e) low hazard industrial occupancy,
Structure means a construction or portion of construction, of any kind, whether fixed to,
supported by or sunk into land or water, except landscaping, fences, paving and retaining
structures less than 1.22 meters in height;
Shipping Container or Sea Can means a steel dry storage container with lockable doors
used primarily in the shipping industry to temporarily store or move materials from one
location to another;
Temporary building includes a sales office, construction office or a structure in which
tools are stored during construction of a building or other structure;
Unsafe Building Condition means any condition that could cause undue hazard or risk to
life, limb or health of any person authorized, expected, or anticipated to be on or about a
premise or a building or construction;
Value of the work means that amount that is calculated as follows:
(a) for construction of a building containing a residential occupancy that is served by
only one stove, or two stoves if permitted as an auxiliary and secondary
residential occupancy, the greater of
(i) the declared value of the work; or
(ii) the value calculated using annually published Canadian construction
or cost guides; or
(b) for all other construction, the greater of
(i) the declared value of the work; or
(ii) the value calculated using a method stipulated in the "Marshall Valuation
Service".
Written certification means a written report from a qualified professional in the form as is
appropriate in the circumstances and the building official may consider is warranted, other
than or in addition to letters of assurance, which are in the form of Schedules A, B, C-A
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and C-B referred to in section 2.2.7 (Division C) of the building code, that the plans
submitted with a permit application, or specified aspects of those plans, with respect to the
site conditions, complexity of developments, or aspects of development comply with the
building code, including design according to good engineering practices as such practices
are provided and described in referenced documents, including documents referenced
within those referenced documents, the then current building code, building regulation and
other applicable statutes and regulations respecting health, safety and protection of persons
and property.
Zoning Bylaw means whichever of the following applies in relation to the building or
structure: the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary's Electoral Area 'A' Zoning Bylaw
No. 1460, 2014; Electoral Area 'B'/Lower Columbia - Old Glory Zoning Bylaw No. 1540,
2015; Electoral Area 'C'/Christina Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 1300, 2007; Electoral Area
'D'/Rural Grand Forks Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2019; Electoral Area 'E'/Big White Ski
Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 1166, 2001; Electoral Area 'E'/Mt. Baldy Ski Resort Zoning
Bylaw No. 1340, 2010; Electoral Area 'E'/Jewel Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 855, 1995; and
Electoral Area 'E'/Bridesville Town site Land Use Bylaw No. 1485, 2012, all as re-
enacted and amended from time to time.
19.2In this bylaw the following words and terms have the meanings
(a) set out in section 1.4.1.2 of the building code as of the date of the adoption of this
bylaw: accessible, assembly occupancy, authority having jurisdiction, building,
building area, building height, business and personal services occupancy, care
occupancy, constructor, coordinating registered professional, designer, detention
occupancy, excavation, field review, firewall, first storey, grade, high-hazard
industrial occupancy, industrial occupancy, low hazard industrial occupancy, major
occupancy, medium- hazard industrial occupancy, mercantile occupancy,
occupancy, plumbing system, post disaster occupancy, private sewage disposal
system, registered professional, registered professional of record, residential
occupancy, treatment occupancy or unsafe condition;
(b) subject to this bylaw, set out in the Schedule to the Community Charter: assessed
value, highway, land, occupier, parcel, public authority, service and soil; and
(c) subject to this bylaw, set out in section 29 of the Interpretation Act: may, must,
obligation, person, property, writing, written and year.
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19.3
Every reference to this bylaw in this or another bylaw of the Regional District is a
reference to this bylaw as amended to the date of the reference.
19.4
Every reference to
(a) the building code is a reference to the current edition as of the date of issuance of the
building permit; and
(b) a section of the building code is a reference to the applicable successor sections,
as the code or section may be amended or re-enacted from time to time.
19.5
Every reference to a statute or a statutory provision shall be construed as a reference to
the same as it may have been, or may from time to time be, amended, modified or re-
enacted and shall include any subordinate legislation made from time to time under that
provision.
19.6
Definitions of words and phrases used in this bylaw that are not included in the
definitions in this Part have the meanings commonly assigned to them in the context in
which they are used in this bylaw, considering the specialized use of terms with the
various trades and professions to which the terminology applies.
Appendices
19.7
Appendices A through F are attached to and form part of this bylaw.
Severability
19.8
If a section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph or phrase of this bylaw is for any reason
declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the decision will not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this bylaw.
20 REPEAL
20.1 Building Regulation Bylaw No. 449, 1985, as amended is repealed.
20.2. Building Bylaw No. 1741, 2020, as amended is repealed.
21 EFFECTIVE DATE
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21.1
Despite the repeal of the Regional District Building Regulation Bylaw No. 449, 1985, as
amended, and Regional District Building Regulation Bylaw No.1741, 2020, as amended,
a building or occupancy permit may be issued pursuant to those bylaws in relation to a
complete permit application that was made prior to coming into force of this Bylaw.
22 IN FORCE
This bylaw comes into force on February 10, 2021.
Read a First, Second and Third time this 10th day of February 2021.
I, Anitra Winje, Manager of Corporate Administration/Corporate Officer of the Regional District
of Kootenay Boundary, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of Bylaw
No. 1753 cited as "Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Building Bylaw No. 1753, 2021" as
read a Third time this 10th day of February 2021.
_________________________________________________
Manager of Corporate Administration/Corporate Officer
Adopted this 10th day of February, 2021.
_____________________________________________________________________
ChairManager of Corporate Administration/Corporate Officer
I, Anitra Winje, Manager of Corporate Administration/Corporate Officer of the Regional District
of Kootenay Boundary, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of Bylaw
No. 1753 cited as "Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Building Bylaw No. 1753, 2021" as
Adopted this 10th day of February 2021.
_____________________________________________
Manager of Corporate Administration/Corporate Officer
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Appendix A - Fees
A. BUILDING PERMIT FEES
The Schedule of fees to be charged for the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw is as follows:
Declared or Assessed Value
The permit fee for the construction, reconstruction, addition, extension, alteration and repair of any
buildings or any other work requiring a permit and not specifically listed here:
*Minimum fee:$100.00
*Plus $11.00 per $1,000 or portion thereof.
The fee for each plumbing fixture, which includes all traps and hot water tanks, shall be:
$11.00 per fixture when issued in conjunction with a Building Permit or
$11.00 per fixture plus $100.00 flat rate when issued separately from a building permit.
B. NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE
Every permit application shall include a non-refundable application fee:
-
$50.00 for each application under $10,000.00
-
$100.00 for each application between $10,000.00 and $50,000.00
-
$150.00 for each application over $50,000.00
-
**This fee is separate from the cost of the permit fee and is payable on the date of application.
C. NON-REFUNDABLE PLAN PROCESSING FEE
Every permit application shall include a non-refundable plan processing fee:
Actual Permit Fee up to $10,000.00 of Construction Cost:
-
$100.00 for each application valued up to $10,000.00.
-
$150.00 for each application valued between $10,001.00 to $50,000.00
-
$200.00 for each application valued between $50,001.00 to $250,000.00
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$300.00 for each application valued over $250,000.
**This fee will be applied against the cost of the permit.
D. RELATED BUILDING PERMIT FEES
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Building Permit Renewal
-
Construction Values up to $10,000.00$100.00
-
Construction Values between $10,000.00 and $50,000.00$150.00
-
Construction Value in excess of $50,000.00$3.00 / $1,000
Re-inspection Fee $150.00
Demolition Fee: Residential $100.00
Commercial/Industrial $200.00
Moving Permit Fee $100.00**
Temporary Building Permit $200.00**
Manufactured Home Placement: Single Wide $200.00**
Double Wide $300.00**
Minimum Inspection Fee $150.00
Occupant Load Calculation Fee $100.00
Alternative Solution Fee $200.00
Design Modification Fee $75.00 per Hour
**Plus, construction values of new on-site work such as foundations, basements, additions, and plumbing.
E. BUILDING PERMIT REFUNDS
Where a permit has been issued pursuant to this Bylaw and construction has not commenced:
-
75% of the permit fee may be refunded upon application for cancellation of the permit;
-
No refund in the amount of less than $100 shall be made;
-
Applications for refunds must be received within 12 months of the issuance of the permit.
F. NOTICE ON TITLE
Administration charge to place Notice on Title$200.00
Administration charge to remove Notice on Title$1,000.00
Adopted by the Board of Directors, March 31, 2005
* Amendment Bylaw No. 1601, Adopted February 25, 2016
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**Amendment Bylaw No. 1839, Adopted March 29, 2023
Amendment Bylaw No. 1890, Adopted August 28, 2024
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Appendix B - Climatic Design Data
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY
CLIMATIC DESIGN DATA
(Revised November 03, 2020)
Location
Area
Elevation
Approx.
ft.(m)
Degree-
Days
Below
18°C
GSL (Ss)
(1/50)
Psf KPa
Hourly
Wind Pressures
(KPa)
1/10 1/50
Min.
Footing
Depth
Beaverdell
E
2592 (790)
4700
69 3.3
0.24 0.38
30"
Beaver Falls
A
2034 (620)
3750
88 4.2 0.24 0.38
30"
Big White
E
5810 (1771)
4800
209 10
0.36 0.48
36"
Big Sheep Creek
B
2231 (680)
3800
97 4.6
0.25 0.38
30"
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Bridesville
E
3412 (1040)
4850
92 4.4
0.29 0.46
30"
Carmi
E
2772 (845)
4750
84 4.0
0.29 0.38
30"
Casino Elev.
Midpoint
B
2510 (765)
4000
109 5.2
0.24 0.34
30"
Christian Valley
E
2231 (680)
4600
69 3.3
0.27 0.38
30"
Christina Lake
C
1493 (455)
4000
69 3.3
0.26 0.41
30"
Eholt
E
3084 (940)
5000
99 4.7
0.28 0.39
30"
Fife
C
1962 (598)
4100
82 3.9
0.26 0.41
30"
Fruitvale
2001 (610)
3750
86 4.1 0.24 0.38
30"
Genelle
B
1552 (473)
3700
80 3.8
0.26 0.35
30"
Grand Forks-Rural
D
1854 (565)
3820
59 2.8
0.31 0.40
30"
Greenwood
2444 (745)
4100
84 4.0
0.31 0.40
30"
Idabel Lake
E
4069 (1240)
5550
104 5.0
0.28 0.40
36"
Jewel Lake
E
3741 (1140)
5500
115 5.5
0.28 0.39
30"
Jolly Lake
E
3840 (1170)
5400
94 4.5
0.31 0.40
30"
Marsh Creek
A
2057 (627)
4150
111 5.3
0.22 0.34
30"
Midway
1903 (580)
4000
69 3.3
0.29 0.44
30"
Montrose
2018 (615)
3700
86 4.1
0.22 0.35
30"
Mt. Baldy Tin
Horn Rd
E
5896 (1797)
5600
159 7.6
0.29 0.46
36"
Nicholson Creek
E
3544 (1080)
5650
92 4.4
0.30 0.44
30"
Nine Mile Pass
A
2822 (860)
4000
111 5.3
0.22 0.34
30"
Park Siding
A
2100 (640)
4150
111 5.3
0.22 0.34
30"
Patterson
B
2200 (670)
3900
84 4.0
0.26 0.41
30"
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Phoenix Ski Hill
Base
D
4200 (1280)
5500
146 7.0 0.29 0.44
36"
Red Mtn. Base
B
3806 (1160)
4700
161 7.7
0.26 0.35
36"
Rock Creek
E
2034 (620)
4000
69 3.3
0.31 0.45
30"
Rossland
3400 (1036)
4600
159 7.6
0.26 0.41
36"
Timber Wolf
E
4350 (1325)
5200
111 5.3
0.31 0.40
30"
Trail
1444 (440)
3600
86 4.1
0.27 0.35
30"
28 Mile Bridge
D
2100 (640)
4800
82 3.9
0.26 0.36
30"
Waneta Landing
A
1400 (427)
3700
80 3.8
0.26 0.35
30"
Warfield
2001 (610)
3700
86 4.1
0.26 0.41
30"
Westbridge
E
2057 (627)
4250
76 3.6
0.33 0.48
30"
Wilgress Lake
D
3281 (1000)
5000
99 4.7
0.26 0.40
30"
Rain Load (Sr) (1/50)
Areas A, B, C, D and Municipalities2 psf/0.1 KPa
Area E, 28 Mile Bridge, Marsh Crk. Nine Mile Pass, Park Siding 5 psf/0.2 KPa
Big White, Mt. Baldy7 psf/0.3 KPa
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Appendix C - Letter of Authorization (Owner's Representative)
Property owner's agreement:
As owner(s) of the land described in this application, as defined in the current "Building Bylaw",
I/we hereby consent to the submission of this building application, and hereby authorize the
following person to act as the applicant in regard to this application:
Name of Authorized Agent: ______________________________________________________
Agent's Business Name (If Applicable): ____________________________________________
Agent's Contact Information: Tel. No.: _______________ Cell No.: _____________________
Fax No.:____________________ Email: ___________________________________________
I have examined the contents of the application, certify that the information submitted with it is
correct insofar as I have knowledge of these facts, and concur with the submission of the
application. I acknowledge that it is my legal responsibility as the Property Owner to ensure full
compliance with the Building Code, the Zoning Bylaw, Building Bylaw and other applicable
legislation.
Property Address: _____________________________________________________________
Legal Description: _____________________________________________________________
Please check where applicable.
To represent me in an application for:
Building Permit Application
(If Registered Professional is involved, use Appendix E, Confirmation of
Professional Liability Insurance)
Demolition Permit Application
Sub-trade Permit
To obtain copies of:
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Building Permit Plans (Archive Copies)
Owner's Information:
Name:
(PRINT)
Address:
Tel. No.: _______________ Cell No.: __________________ Fax No.:
E-mail:
Date: _____________________ Signature: _____________________________________
This form may be faxed, mailed or delivered in person.
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Appendix D - Owner's Undertaking
Property Address:__________________________________________________________
Legal Description:__________________________________________________________
Building Permit #:__________________________________________________________
1.
This undertaking is given by the undersigned, as the owner of the property described
above, with the intention that it be binding on the owner and that the Regional District will
rely on same.
2.
I confirm that I have applied for a building permit pursuant to "Regional District Building
Bylaw 1753, 2021" (the "Bylaw") and that I have carefully reviewed and fully understand
all of the provisions of the Bylaw and in particular, understand, acknowledge and accept
the provisions describing the purpose of the Bylaw, the conditions under which permits are
issued, the disclaimer of warranty or representation and the limited extent of the scope of
the Bylaw and inspections thereunder.
3.
Without in any way limiting the foregoing, I acknowledge fully that it is my responsibility
to ensure compliance with the building code, building regulation, plumbing code, the
Bylaw, and other Regional District bylaws, including the Zoning Bylaw, Official
Community Plan, and Floodplain Management Bylaw, and all other applicable enactments,
codes and standards whether any work to be performed pursuant to the permit applied for
is done by me, a contractor or a registered professional.
4.
I am not in any way relying on the Regional District or its building officials, as defined
under the Bylaw, to protect the owner or any other persons as set out in Part 2 of the Bylaw
and I will not make any claim alleging any such responsibility or liability on the part of the
Regional District or its building officials.
5.
I hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless the Regional District and its employees
from all claims, liability, judgments, costs and expenses of every kind which may result
from negligence or from the failure to comply fully with all bylaws, statutes and
regulations relating to any work or undertaking in respect of which this application is
made.
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6.
I am authorized to give these representations, warranties, assurance and indemnities to the
Regional District.
Owner's Information:
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
(PRINT)
Address: __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Tel. No.: _______________ Cell No.: __________________ Fax No.: _________________
Email:_____________________________________________________________________
This undertaking is executed by the owner this _________ day of ____________, ______.
(Day) (Month) (Year)
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1. Where owner is an individual:
Owner's Signature
Owner's Name
(PRINT)
2. Where owner is a corporation:
Name of Corporation
Per:
Authorized Signatory
Name
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence
of:
Witness's Signature
Witness's Name
(PRINT)
Witness's Address
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence
of:
Witness's Signature
Witness's Name
(PRINT)
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(PRINT)
3. Where owner is a partnership:
Name of Partnership
Per:
Authorized Signatory
____________________________________
Name
____________________________________
(PRINT)
Witness's Address
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence
of:
Witness's Signature
Witness's Name
(PRINT)
Witness's Address
____________________________________
4. Where owner is a society:
Name of Society
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence
of:
Witness's Signature
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Per:
Authorized Signatory
____________________________________
Name
____________________________________
(PRINT)
Witness's Name
(PRINT)
Witness's Address
____________________________________
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Appendix E - Confirmation of Professional Liability Insurance
1.
This Confirmation letter must be submitted along with each BC Building Code Schedule A
and Schedule B before issuance of a building permit. A separate Confirmation Letter must
be submitted for each registered professional.
2.
This Confirmation Letter must be submitted with each BC Building Code Schedule C after
completion of the building but before a final inspection is made by the building official. A
separate Confirmation Letter must be submitted for each registered professional.
3.
Only an original Confirmation Letter, printed by the Regional District or an unaltered
photocopy of this document is to be completed and submitted.
Attention: Manager, Inspections
Property Address: ______________________________________________________________
Legal Description: ______________________________________________________________
The undersigned hereby gives assurance that:
a)
I have fulfilled my obligation for insurance coverage as outlined in the Regional District
Building Bylaw No. 1753, 2021;
b)
I am insured by a policy of insurance covering liability to third parties for errors and
omissions in respect to the above project, in the amount of at least One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00);
c)
I have enclosed a copy of my certificate of insurance coverage indicating the particulars of
such coverage;
d)
I am a registered professional; and
e)
I will notify the building official in writing immediately if the undersigned's insurance
coverage is reduced or terminated at any time during construction.
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__________________________________
Name (PRINT)
__________________________________
Signature
__________________________________
Address (PRINT)
Phone
__________________________________
Date
(Affix professional seal here)
(If the registered professional is a member of a firm, complete the following)
I am a member of this firm:
____________________________________
Name of Firm (PRINT)
____________________________________
Address (PRINT)
I sign this letter on behalf of myself and the firm.
Note: This Confirmation letter must be signed by a registered professional. The BC Building
Code defines a registered professional as a person who is registered or licensed to practice (a)
as an architect under the Architects Act, or (b) as a professional engineer under the Engineers
and Geoscientists Act
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Appendix F - Confirmation of Required Documentation
Building Permit Number: ______________________
Note:
1.
The Confirmation of Required Documentation and all required documentation must be
submitted to the Chief Building Inspector 48 hours prior to the Pre-Occupancy
Coordinated Review.
2.
The Confirmation of Required Documentation and all required documentation must be
submitted in a tabbed ringed binder, with tab sections as per this Appendix.
TAB 1
CONFIRMATION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
TAB 2
DIRECTORY OF PRINCIPALS (Role/Firm/Name/Telephone)
Owner
Co-ordinating Registered Professional
Registered Professionals
Warranty Provided
Licensed Builder
Sub-Contractors
TAB 3
LETTERS OF ASSURANCE (A, B, C-A, C-B)
Co-ordinating Registered Professional
Architectural
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Geotechnical Temporary
Provided
N\A
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Geotechnical Permanent
Fire Suppression
______________________________ (other)
TAB 4
PROFESSIONAL REVIEW LETTERS
Alternative Solution (Confirmation of Field Review - sealed)
Site Services - Civil Engineer
Building Envelope Specialist
Roofing Consultant
Generator Test Report / Certificate
(Other - specify) ______________________________
(Other - specify) ______________________________
TAB 5
FIRE ALARM
Fire Alarm Verification Certificate & Report (include field work sheets)
Letter of Signed Contract from ULC Listed Monitoring Agency
TAB 6
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Material and Test Certificate - Above ground piping
Material and Test Certificate - Underground piping
Fire Pump Test Report
TAB 7
PROVINCIAL APPROVALS
Certificate to Operate Elevating Device (one per each device)
Health Approval (on-site sewage disposal)
Health Approval (food services)
TAB 8
REGIONAL DISTRICT APPROVALS
Sprinkler Permit - Pre-occupancy Co-ordinated Review
Fire Department Acceptance (Fire Safety Plan)
Final Inspection (Building Inspector- pre-occupancy review)
Developmental Engineering Final Inspection
Planning Technicians Final Inspection
TAB 9
DEFICIENCY LIST
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Submitted by Coordinating Registered Professional
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Name (PRINT)
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SignatureDate
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Address (PRINT)Phone
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Appendix G - STOP WORK ORDER
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY
BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
STOP WORK ORDER
YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO CEASE
WORK ON THIS SITE IMMEDIATELY
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
THIS CARD ONLY TO BE REMOVED BY BUILDING OFFICIAL
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DATE BUILDING & PLUMBING OFFICIAL
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Appendix H - DO NOT OCCUPY NOTICE
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY
BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
DO NOT OCCUPY
YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO CEASE
OCCUPANCY OF THIS BUILDING IMMEDIATELY
Address: __________________________________________________
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
THIS CARD ONLY TO BE REMOVED BY BUILDING OFFICIAL
_____________________________ __________________________________
DATE BUILDING & PLUMBING OFFICIAL