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This consolidation is for convenience and reference purposes only. Persons making use of this consolidated version of Bylaw No. 1056
are advised that it is not a legal document. For the purposes of interpreting and applying the law, the original Bylaw No. 1056 and all
amending bylaws must be consulted.
DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS
BUILDING REGULATIONS BYLAW NO. 1056, 2025
A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
BUILDING CODE
Consolidated for Convenience Only
This is a consolidated version of the parent bylaw that incorporates changes made pursuant
to the following amendment bylaws:
Amendment Bylaw
Type of Amendment
Effective Date
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DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS BUILDING REGULATIONS BYLAW NO. 1056, 2025
A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE BUILDING CODE
WHEREAS the Community Charter authorizes the District of Sicamous, for the health, safety
and protection of persons and property, to regulate the construction, alteration, repair or
demolition of buildings and structures by Bylaw;
AND WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has enacted the British Columbia Building
Code to govern standards in respect of the construction, alteration, repair, and demolition of
buildings and structures in Municipalities within the Province;
AND WHEREAS the District of Sicamous deems it necessary to provide for the administration
of the Building Code;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS, in open meeting
assembled, enacts as follows:
1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "District of Sicamous Building Regulations
Bylaw No. 1056, 2025".
2. District of Sicamous Building Regulations Bylaw No. 700, 2008, and all amendments
thereto are hereby repealed.
3. This Bylaw takes effect once adopted, provided the provisions of Bylaw No. 700, 2008
and its amendments continue to apply to any construction that has a permit and has
commenced before the date of adoption of this Bylaw.
DIVISION ONE - PREAMBLE
Purpose of Bylaw
101. This Bylaw shall, notwithstanding any other provision herein, be interpreted in
accordance with this section.
102. This Bylaw is enacted for the purpose of regulating construction in the public interest
within the District of Sicamous. The activities undertaken by or on behalf of the District
pursuant to this Bylaw are for the sole purpose of providing a limited and interim spot
check for health, safety and the protection of persons and property. The purpose of this
Bylaw does not include:
a) The protection of owners, owner-builders, or contractors from economic loss;
b) The assumption by the District of any responsibility for ensuring the compliance by any
owners, their agents or any employees, contractors, designers or Registered
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Professionals retained by them, with the Building Code, the requirements of this Bylaw
or any other applicable Codes, standards or enactments;
c) Providing any person a warranty or assurance that construction undertaken pursuant
to any building or structure for which a permit or authorization is issued under this
Bylaw;
d) Providing any warranty or assurance that construction undertaken pursuant to a
permit or authorization issued by the District is free from latent, or any other defects
or complies with this Bylaw; or
e) Providing any assumption the District or any Building Official has any responsibility for
ensuring that any construction will be geotechnically sound and will not be subject to
flooding, mud flows, debris flows, debris torrents, erosion, land slip, rock falls,
subsidence, avalanche, or geohazards.
Metric Units
103. Metric units are used for all measurements in this Bylaw. The approximate equivalent of
those units in commonly used units of imperial measure (feet, inches, etc.) are shown in
brackets following each metric measurement and such bracketed figures are included
for convenience only and do not form part of this Bylaw.
Scope and Exemptions
104. This Bylaw shall apply to:
a) The design, construction and occupancy of a building when a building, or part thereof,
is constructed on-site or is assembled or placed on-site as a factory-built unit or
component;
b) The construction involved in the demolition when the whole or any part of a building
is demolished or removed;
c) All parts of the building when the whole or any part of a building is moved;
d) Any alteration, and to any part of a building affected by alterations, which, in the
opinion of the Building Official, reduces the levels of public health and safety below
the levels existing prior to the alteration;
e) All parts of the building affected by a change of use or occupancy;
f) All such replacements and alterations including, but not limited to, the alteration of
room layouts, alteration of the insulation/vapour barrier in an exterior wall, creation of
new openings in exterior walls or the completion of previously unfinished floor areas;
g) Any part remaining when a building is damaged or destroyed to the extent of seventy-
five (75%) per cent or more of its value above its foundations as determined by the
Building Official;
h) Site grading or permanent surfacing, which will affect the drainage characteristics of
the site, excluding single and two family dwellings;
i)
The design and construction of retaining walls where the difference in finished grade
elevation is greater than 1.22 metres (4.0 feet) in height;
j)
The construction, installation, relocation or alteration of public swimming pools and
hot tubs, together with all ancillary equipment, services and attachments normally
employed in the use of a public swimming pool or hot tub, and to the construction of
fences surrounding such public swimming pools or hot tubs;
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k) The design and repair of the entire plumbing system where a condition exists that is,
or may become dangerous or injurious to health, except where the portion of the
system affected is completely independent from any other part of the system;
l)
The design and installation of on-site roads and underground utilities for institutional,
industrial, commercial, mobile home park, multi- family or strata developments;
m) The design, construction, or installation of solid fuel burning appliances, fireplaces, and
chimneys; and
n) Farm buildings which exceed "low-human occupancy" as set out in the National Farm
Building Code of Canada (1995), as amended from time to time.
105. This Bylaw does not apply to:
a) Buildings and structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly
provided for herein;
b) Accessory buildings less than 10 square metres (107.6 square feet) in building area that
do not create a hazard, on the condition that the building is sited in accordance with
the Zoning Bylaw adopted by the District of Sicamous;
c) Deck structures where the surface is less than 0.6 metres (2.0 feet) above the adjacent
grade or surface;
d) Fences, except as required by Sentence 104(j);
e) Non-structural repairs or alterations to a building or structure or the repair or
replacement of plumbing works except as where contemplated by 104 above;
f) Bridges, except pedestrian and vehicle bridges attached to, or forming part of, a
building;
g) Docks, wharves or piers, except where a building or structure is constructed on, or
adjacent to, a dock, wharf or pier;
h) Greenhouses or other similar structures covered by polyethylene film or similar fabric,
and intended to be used only for residential storage purposes or the production of
agricultural products; on the condition the structure is sited, and the uses are in
accordance with the Zoning Bylaw adopted by the District of Sicamous;
i)
Swimming pools serving only a detached single-family dwelling; and
j)
Low-human occupancy Farm Buildings, as defined by the National Farm Building
Code of Canada (1995), as amended from time to time, and located within the
Agricultural Land Reserve designated by the Agricultural Land Commission of British
Columbia.
Other Enactments
106. Where any Provincial Act or Regulation or any other District Bylaw may apply to any
matter covered by this Bylaw, compliance with this Bylaw shall not relieve the owner or
their agent from complying with provisions of such other Act, Regulation, or Bylaw.
Severability
107. If a section, subsection, paragraph, or phrase in this bylaw is for any reason declared
invalid by a court of lawful jurisdiction, the decision will not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this bylaw.
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DIVISION TWO - DEFINITIONS
201. In this Bylaw:
a) All words and phrases shall have their normal or common meaning except where this
is changed, modified, or expanded by the definitions set forth in this Bylaw.
The following words and terms have meanings set out in the British Columbia Building
Code, as amended from time to time: assembly occupancy, building, building area,
building height, business and personal service occupancy, care or detention
occupancy, constructor, Coordinating Registered Professional, design review, high
hazard industrial occupancy, industrial occupancy, low hazard industrial occupancy,
major occupancy, mercantile occupancy, medium hazard occupancy, occupancy,
owner, Registered Professional, and residential occupancy.
Agent means a person authorized by a property owner to represent the owner in
matters pursuant to this Bylaw and includes a lessee with authority to build or
construct.
Building Code means the current edition of the British Columbia Building Code as
adopted by the Minister responsible under provincial legislation as amended or re-
enacted from time to time.
Building Official includes a person or persons designated by the District of Sicamous
as the Chief Building Inspector, Building Official, Building Inspector, Plumbing
Inspector, and includes supervisors for these positions.
Complex Building means:
a) All buildings used for major occupancies classified as:
i)
Assembly occupancies;
ii) Care or detention occupancies; or
iii) High hazard occupancies; and
b) All buildings exceeding 600 square metres (6458.3 square feet) in building area or
exceeding three stories in building height used for major occupancies as:
i)
Residential occupancies;
ii) Business and personal services occupancies;
iii) Mercantile occupancies; or
iv) Medium and low hazard industrial occupancies.
Construction includes erection, location, repair, alteration, addition, demolition,
installation, placement, removal, excavation, or relocation, of any building or structure
or part thereof, and includes work done as part of, or serving, a building, structure, or
development.
Construction Value means completed building value of all construction or work
related to the building; including the total value of: finishes, roofing, electrical,
plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, fire extinguishing systems, elevators and any
other building service equipment and materials; the current monetary worth of all
plans and specifications, labour and fees for design, testing, consulting, management,
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contractors' profit and overhead; and current monetary worth of all contributed labour
and material site works as declared by the applicant or as determined by the Building
Official.
District or District of Sicamous means the Corporation of the District Municipality of
Sicamous.
District Engineer means the person duly appointed by the District of Sicamous to act
as the District's municipal engineer and includes any person or consulting firm
appointed or designated by the District to act on its behalf.
Farm Building means a building or structure of "low-human occupancy" as set out in
the National Farm Building Code of Canada such as silo, hay shed, greenhouse, or barn
devoted to livestock, poultry, farm equipment, or storage for items such as feed,
produce, grain, hay, pesticides and fertilizers. For clarity, a farm building does not
contain any residential or accessory residential use or occupancy such as vehicle
garages, workshops, and similar or any farm retail or processing facilities.
Fire Chief means the person appointed by the District of Sicamous as the Chief of the
District's Volunteer Fire Department and includes the Deputy Fire Chief.
GHG means greenhouse gas.
Health and Safety means design and construction regulated by the Building Code.
Moving Permit means a permit issued by the Building Official authorizing the moving
of a building into the District or from one location to another within the District.
Occupancy Classification means the major occupancy group for which a building or
part thereof is used or intended to be used according to the classification set out in
the Building Code.
Permit means permission or authorization, in writing from the Building Official for
works or construction, required by or pursuant to, this Bylaw.
Registered Professional (RP) means: (a) a person who is registered or licensed to
practice as an architect under the Architects Act, or; (b) a person who is registered and
licensed to practice as a professional engineer under the Engineers and Geoscientists
Act.
Re-Inspection means any additional inspection required as a result of faulty or
deficient construction, construction not completed, or construction concealed prior to
inspection.
Retaining Structure or Retaining Wall means a structure that is subject to lateral
earth pressure or imposed lateral load pressures, is laterally unsupported at the top
and retains more than 1.22 metres (4.0 feet) of material measured as the difference
between the finished grade at the top and bottom of the structure.
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Sign means any structure that is subject to a regulatory Bylaw in respect of signs
enacted by the District of Sicamous.
Simple Building means a building of three (3) storeys or less in building height having
a building area not exceeding 600 square metres (6458.3 square feet) and used for a
major occupancy classified as:
a) Residential occupancies,
b) Business and personal services occupancies,
c) Mercantile occupancies, or
d) Medium and low hazard industrial occupancies.
Siting Permit means a permit that grants permission to place or situate a building or
structure in a specific location, which can include moving a building or beginning new
construction. It ensures that the building or structure's placement aligns with the
District's bylaws including setbacks and land use policies.
Special Inspection means an inspection not listed in Division 16, and includes a
building site, a building to be moved, an existing building for the purpose of a change
in occupancy classification, or where a permit has expired.
Step Code means the BC Energy Step Code as referenced in the British Columbia
Building Code as amended from time to time.
Structure means a construction or portion thereof of any kind, whether fixed to,
supported by, or sunk into land or water, but specifically excludes landscaping, fences,
and retaining structures equal to, or less than, 1.22 metres (4.0 feet) in height.
Swimming Pool means any constructed or prefabricated structure designed for
holding water for the purpose of swimming, bathing or wading and more than 0.6
metres (2.0 feet) in depth at any given point. For the purpose of this definition, a hot
tub not more than 8 square meters (86 square feet) in water surface area shall not be
considered a swimming pool.
DIVISION THREE - PROHIBITIONS
301.
No person shall continue any excavation, construction, alteration, reconstruction,
demolition, removal or relocation of any building or structure, or other works related to
construction unless the Building Official has issued a permit or authorization for the
construction as outlined in this Bylaw.
302. No person shall continue to construct a building or structure or any part thereof after
the Building Official has placed a stop work order of construction or has ordered the
suspension of any portion of the construction.
303. No person shall change the use of an existing building or structure, to the extent the
occupancy classification as defined by the Building Code changes, contrary to this
Bylaw, the Building Code, or any other applicable Bylaw or Provincial enactment unless
the Building Official has issued a permit or authorization for the change as outlined in
this Bylaw.
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304. No person having authority for construction on a site, shall cause, allow, or maintain
any unsafe condition.
305. No person shall occupy or use any building or structure unless an Occupancy Certificate
or completed final inspection has been issued by the Building Official for the building
or structure.
306. No person shall occupy or use any building or structure contrary to the terms of any
permit or authorization issued, or any notice given by the Building Official.
307. No person shall submit any false or misleading information in an application for a
permit or in regard to any other submissions as outlined in this Bylaw.
308. No person shall do any construction which varies with the approved design, plans or
specifications of a building, structure or other works for which a permit has been issued
unless such variance has been approved in writing by the Building Official.
309. No person shall, unless authorized in writing by the Building Official, reverse, alter,
deface, cover, remove or in any way tamper with any notice, permit, authorization or
certificate posted upon or affixed to a building or structure pursuant to this Bylaw.
310.
No person shall obstruct the entry of the Building Official, or other authorized Official
of the District, to any property, building, or premises, in the administration and
enforcement of this Bylaw.
DIVISION FOUR - AUTHORITY OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
401. The Building Official:
a) May administer this Bylaw;
b) May enter any land, building, structure, or premises at any reasonable time for the
purpose of ascertaining that the terms of this or any other District Bylaw are being
observed;
c) May keep records of permit applications, permits, notices and orders issued,
inspections and tests made, and shall retain copies of all documents related to the
administration of this Bylaw for a period as established by District policy;
d) May establish whether the construction of a building or structure for which a permit is
sought or issued under this Bylaw and other applicable enactments substantially
conforms to the requirements of the Building Code;
e) May, if requested to do so, and upon payment of an Equivalency Report Administration
fee as specified in Appendix A of this Bylaw, receive evidence to consider performance-
based designs or alternative types of materials, products, methods of design, or
methods of construction;
f) May determine the compliance of an application with this Bylaw, the Building Code, or
any other applicable Bylaw, statute, regulation, or enactment; and
g) Shall carry proper credentials confirming their status as a Building Official.
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402. The Building Official may order:
a) A person who contravenes this Bylaw to comply with the Bylaw in a specified time;
b) The removal of any unauthorized encroachment on public property;
c) The removal of any building or part thereof constructed in contravention of this Bylaw
and other applicable enactments;
d) The termination of any construction, or occupancy, in contravention of this bylaw and
other applicable enactments;
e) The termination of any construction, or occupancy if in the opinion of the Building
Official an unsafe condition exists because of construction undertaken or not
completed; and
f) The remediation or repair of public works or public property that occurs during
construction, within a specified time.
403. The Building Official may, before issuing an Occupancy Certificate, require the owner to
provide a Registered Professional's, or other appropriate certification, at the expense of
the owner, where in the opinion of the Building Official such evidence is necessary to
determine that the requirements of this Bylaw and other applicable enactments have
been substantially complied with.
404. The Building Official may order the immediate cessation or correction of all or any
portion of the construction on any site, by attaching an notice to that effect on such
premises, when, in their opinion such construction is not being performed substantially
in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw, the Building Code, or any other
applicable Bylaw or enactment. Such order shall remain posted on the premises until all
construction that is not being performed in accordance with this Bylaw, the Building
Code, or any other applicable Bylaw, or enactment, has been remedied to the
satisfaction of the Building Official. No construction, other than the required remedial
measures, shall be carried out on the portion of the construction affected by the notice
until the Building Official has removed such order in writing.
DIVISION FIVE - RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNER
501. It is the owner's responsibility, prior to commencing construction to:
a) Determine the construction site is safe and any concerns related to flooding, soil
stability, drainage, fire risk, or other potential hazards are addressed;
b) Obtain a current title search from the Land Title office to determine whether there are
encumbrances which may affect the proposed construction;
c) Investigate the availability, location and capacity of utility services to determine
whether the proposed construction can be accommodated and arrange the plumbing
to suit the location of the connections provided for the lot in a manner satisfactory to
the Building Official;
d) If applicable, obtain elevation and construction requirements relative to floodplain
requirements, Riparian Area Regulations, Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Regulations, or any other Federal and Provincial Regulations; and
e) Obtain all other necessary approvals in respect of the works, which may include, but
are not limited to, approvals relating to sewage disposal, potable water, and highway
access.
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502. The owner shall allow the Building Official and persons named under Division Twenty-
One, to enter the property, building, or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose
of administering and enforcing this or any other District Bylaw or enactment.
503. Every owner, to whom a permit or authorization is issued pursuant to this Bylaw, shall
be responsible for the cost of repair of any damage to public works or public property
that occurs during construction.
504. The owner shall ensure that all construction is confined within the boundaries of the
property on which the construction is, or is to be located, and does not adversely affect
adjacent properties.
505. Where construction is being done subject to a permit under the provisions of this Bylaw
and other applicable enactments, the owner or agent shall be completely responsible
for the cost of any damage to adjacent property arising out of, or incidental to, the
construction and shall indemnify and save the District harmless in this regard.
506. Every owner shall:
a) Immediately stop construction in respect to which the Building Official has posted a
Stop Work Order; and
b) Obtain from the Building Official written permission to resume construction that has
been suspended by a Stop Work Order.
507. Every owner shall:
a) Immediately vacate the building or structure or portion of a building or structure in
respect to which the Building Official has posted a Do Not Occupy Notice; and
b) Obtain from the Building Official written permission to resume occupancy of a building
or structure after the issuance of a Do Not Occupy Notice.
508. The owner shall, during construction:
a) Post and maintain the permit, or copy, in a conspicuous location on the property in
respect of which the permit was issued;
b) Keep a copy of the reviewed plans and specifications on which the permit is based on-
site and available during working hours; and
c) Post the civic address on the property in a location visible from any adjoining streets.
509. The owner shall not continue building construction beyond the framing stage until:
a) A level of fire protection acceptable to the Fire Chief has been provided for the
construction; and
b) A certificate of location has been provided by a registered British Columbia Land
Surveyor certifying the building, and/or structure under construction, is located on the
property in compliance with District regulations. The Building Official may waive the
requirement for a certificate of location where:
i)
The building or structure is located on a large parcel such that setback distances to
the property line are not a concern; and
ii) The owner has provided sufficient information to satisfy the Building Official no
utility rights-of-way or other encumbrance is present which may affect the building
site.
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510. The owner, when required by the Building Official, shall uncover and replace at their own
expense any construction that has been covered contrary to an order issued by the
Building Official.
511.
The owner, when required by the Building Official, shall provide at their own expense,
tests, inspections, or evidence necessary to establish substantial compliance with this
Bylaw and other applicable enactments in a form satisfactory to the Building Official.
512. Neither the issuance of a permit under this, or other District Bylaw and other applicable
enactments nor the acceptance or review of plans, drawings, specifications, or
supporting documents, nor any monitoring conducted or inspection made by or on
behalf of the District shall in any way relieve the owner and/or their agent from full and
complete responsibility to perform the construction in strict accordance with this Bylaw,
the Building Code and other applicable enactments respecting health and safety.
513. When a site is deemed to be in an unsafe condition, the owner shall promptly take all
action necessary to put the site in a safe condition.
514. The owner shall:
a) Prior to occupancy or use of any building or structure or part thereof, after completion
of construction of the building, or part thereof, including construction required in
connection with any change in occupancy classification of any building, or part thereof,
obtain from the Building Official an Occupancy Certificate and;
b) Prior to occupancy of the building, complete all on-site and off-site construction
including paving, curbing and landscaping or otherwise satisfy the Building Official the
construction in question will be completed by a specified date in accordance with
District Bylaws and submit securities in the amount of 125% of the value of
construction remaining.
DIVISION SIX - GENERAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
601. A permit is required whenever construction regulated by this Bylaw and other
applicable enactments is to be undertaken.
602. To obtain a permit, the owner shall apply in writing on the application form available
from the District or apply through the District's online portal.
603. Unless approved by the Building Official, an application for a permit for a building or
structure shall expire:
a) Ninety (90) days after the application date if any requested documents, professional
certificates, reports or approvals have not been submitted; or
b) Ninety (90) days after notification to the Owner that a permit is ready for issuance and
the permit fee has not been paid, and
the Building Official may destroy any submitted materials that have not been retrieved
by the applicant if the application has expired.
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604. Sufficient information shall be submitted with each application to clearly identify the
property to be developed and to establish the proposed construction will substantially
conform to this Bylaw and other applicable enactments.
605. Where it has been determined by the District that sanitary sewer is not available, no
permit will be issued until the Building Official is provided with written verification the
proposed sewage disposal system is acceptable to the District.
606. The Building Official may require a Registered Professional to provide design, plan
certification, and field reviews, if:
a) The site conditions, soil types, contours, or drainage require special foundation design;
b) The proposed building, structure, or construction, or part thereof is not standard
construction;
c) The alterations to a building, structure, or construction, or part thereof is not standard
construction;
d) The size or complexity of the development or an aspect of a development warrants; or
e) The proposed building, structure, or construction is of a category requiring
professional design.
607. No permit shall be issued for the construction of an accessory building or structure on
any site, unless the principal building to which the accessory building or structure is an
accessory, has been constructed, or will be constructed simultaneously with said
accessory building or structure.
608. Every construction site shall be graded so surface water accumulated thereon is
substantially contained on-site and disposed of in a method of disposal acceptable to
the District.
609. Every construction site shall be maintained free of loose or blowing debris and shall be
subject to a continuous and effective program of dust control during the various phases
of construction. All water, oil, gasoline, grease, soil, sand, gravel, rock, snow, or any other
substance, material, or debris deposited or tracked onto a highway from a construction
site must be promptly removed.
610. A Registered Professional shall undertake the design and conduct field reviews of the
construction of a Retaining Structure or Retaining Wall. Retaining walls shall be
considered as a single wall where individual structures are located within a ratio of 1V:1H
of each other.
611.
The Building Official may refuse to issue a permit if:
a) The information is inadequate to determine compliance with this Bylaw, any other
enactment, or an encumbrance registered on the title of the land;
b) The information submitted is incorrect; or
c) Issuance of a permit is prohibited by a provision of another Bylaw, any other
enactment, or an encumbrance registered on the title of the land, and
the owner shall be notified in writing of the refusal.
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612. The Building Official shall issue a permit when:
a) A completed application, including all required supporting documentation has been
submitted and reviewed;
b) The owner has paid all applicable fees set out in this Bylaw;
c) Off-site works to service the property are completed, or designed, to the approval of
the District, and all appropriate connection fees or other construction costs have been
paid;
d) Any required securities, in the form of cash or an irrevocable letter of credit, have been
posted;
e) The owner has paid all charges and has met all requirements imposed by this Bylaw
and any other applicable statute or Bylaw; and
f) No covenant, agreement, or regulation of the District authorizes the permit to be
withheld.
613. Unless approved by the Building Official, a permit is issued upon the condition that
permit shall expire if the construction authorized by the permit is:
a) not substantially commenced within six (6) months of permit issuance;
b) not completed within two (2) years of permit issuance; or
c) discontinued or has been suspended for a period of more than six (6) months.
614. The Building Official may renew a permit as follows:
a) An application for renewal must be made prior to expiry of the original permit;
b) The permit renewal shall be for a further one (1) year period if, in the determination of
the Building Official, the construction is progressing at a reasonable rate in accordance
with the accepted plans;
c) No permit shall be renewed more than once; and
d) A permit renewal fee is paid in accordance with Appendix A of this Bylaw.
615. The Building Official may revoke a permit where:
a) There is a contravention of any terms or conditions under which the permit was issued;
b) There is a contravention of any provision of the Building Code, any other applicable
enactment, or encumbrance registered on the title of the land;
c) The permit was issued based on incorrect information supplied by the owner or agent
or the Building Official determines the permit was issued in error;
d) The Building Official determines the construction contravenes the approved design,
plans or specifications of a building, structure or other works for which a Development
Permit, Development Variance Permit, or other approval has been issued or given; or
e) The permit was issued based on reliance of a Registered Professional and the
Registered Professional's license to practice has been revoked by their professional
association; and
the owner shall be notified in writing of the revocation.
616. Record drawings shall be submitted to the District, as requested by the Building Official,
for changed works, or where plans and specifications were not required at the time of
permit issuance. Plans shall be submitted in an electronic format acceptable to the
District, and in hardcopy form.
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617. For the purpose of identification, and as a condition of occupancy, every parcel of real
property containing a building subject to a permit under this Bylaw must display the
street address or other lot identification by means of clear and legible sign.
618. Where the District has caused a notice to be filed on the title of the property in
accordance with the Community Charter, the notice may be removed provided:
a) The owner has obtained a new permit for the correction of the construction;
b) The deficient construction has been corrected and completed so the condition which
gave rise to the filing of the notice has been rectified; and
c) The owner has paid a Notice on Title removal fee in accordance with Appendix A of this
Bylaw.
619. No person shall rely upon any permit as establishing compliance with this Bylaw and
other applicable enactments or assume or conclude that this Bylaw or other applicable
enactments have been administered or enforced according to their terms.
DIVISION SEVEN - PLUMBING
701. Application for a permit shall be in writing on the application form available from the
District and shall:
a) Be signed by the owner, agent, or a signing officer if the owner is a company;
b) State the number of fixtures to be installed in the building;
c) State the length of building sewer, building storm sewer and water service pipe;
d) Include specifications and drawings made to a suitable scale for complex buildings, and
buildings with complex plumbing systems, showing:
i)
Site services, including size and location of pipes;
ii) Site drainage, including a storm management plan with size and location of pipes,
catch basins, and dry wells;
iii) Total fixture loads on sanitary, storm, and water supply systems;
iv) Riser diagrams with fixture loads at the base of stacks;
v) Rainwater leaders, size of pipe and area of roof drained; and
vi) Information required by the Building Code.
e) Contain all information necessary to establish substantial compliance with this Bylaw
and other applicable enactments; and
f) Include mechanical drawings designed by a Registered Professional, for complex
buildings, and buildings with complex plumbing systems as determined by the Building
Official.
702. There shall be separate connections to utility services for each separate parcel of land
within the District connected to such utilities.
703. Except where specifically required by the District and where a legal right-of-way or
easement has been obtained, and such plans are accepted by the District, no plumbing
system, drainage system, private sewer system, or parts thereof, shall be located in any
lot other than the property which is the site of the building, structure, or premises
serviced by such facilities.
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704. Where a water connection is made to the District's water system, or the construction
requires the issuance of a permit, the Owner shall install a water meter downstream of
all connections in accordance with the specifications and requirements of the District of
Sicamous Water Regulations, Rental and Connection Charge Bylaw No. 185, 1995, as
amended from time to time, and other applicable enactments.
705. Where a water connection is made to the District's water system, or the construction
requires the issuance of a permit, the Owner shall provide the cross-connection
prevention requirements as specified and outlined in the District of Sicamous Cross
Connection Control Bylaw No. 607, 2006, as amended from time to time, and other
applicable enactments.
706. Where a potable water supply, other than the District's system, is the source of potable
water, the applicant shall provide evidence the potable water supply meets all Provincial
and Interior Health Authority requirements.
707. Evidence of potable water supply shall be submitted prior to occupancy for a permit for
a building or structure where the occupancy of which requires a supply of potable water.
Such water supply shall comply to the British Columbia Drinking Water Protection Act
and regulations, as amended from time to time.
708. Where a proposed building or structure, requiring connection to a potable water supply,
is located adjacent to or within reasonable proximity to the District's water system, such
building or structure shall be connected to the District's water system.
709. Where a proposed building or structure, requiring connection to a sanitary sewer
system, is located adjacent to or within reasonable proximity to the District's sanitary
system, such building or structure shall be connected to the District's sanitary sewer
system.
710. Where connection to the District's sanitary sewer system is not available, the owner shall
provide a sewage disposal report and plan prepared by a Registered Onsite Wastewater
Practitioner or a Registered Professional in compliance with Interior Health Authority
requirements.
711.
Where a building or structure is demolished or removed from its site the District shall
determine the extent of construction and the costs involved to seal, remove, or leave in
place the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, or water service connections. Off-site works shall
be performed by the District and at the owner's expense.
712. Water service lines shall be installed at a minimum depth of 1.8 metres (5.9 feet).
713. Sanitary sewer service lines shall be installed at a minimum depth of 1.5 metres (4.9 feet).
DIVISION EIGHT - COMMERCIAL SWIMMING POOLS
801. Every application for a permit for a public swimming pool and/or hot tub shall be
accompanied by the following information:
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a) A plot plan showing the location of the proposed public swimming pool and ancillary
buildings relative to lot boundaries, existing building and structures, existing and
proposed fences, and retaining walls;
b) Plans and sections prepared by a Registered Professional describing the construction
of the proposed swimming pool and ancillary equipment including all water supply
piping, waste piping and appurtenances;
c) Details of water supply and method of disposal of wastewater from backwashing and
draining of the swimming pool;
d) Proposed fence construction in sufficient detail to show compliance with the
requirements of this Bylaw and other applicable enactments;
e) Interior Health Authority approval to construct; and
f) Such other information required by the Building Official.
802. Approval from the Interior Health Authority shall be required prior to use or operation
of a public swimming pool or hot tub.
803. No public swimming pool shall be designed with direct connection to the domestic
water supply unless protected by an approved backflow prevention device.
804. No public swimming pool shall be drained to the District sanitary sewer system.
Swimming pool drainage must be contained on-site and discharged in a manner
acceptable to the Building Official.
805. Public Swimming pools and pool equipment contained within a building or structure
shall comply with the setback requirements for accessory buildings or structures
contained in the Zoning Bylaw adopted by the District of Sicamous.
806. A public swimming pool shall be made secure by an enclosure:
a) Not less than 1.5 metres (4.92 feet) in height;
b) Constructed to be non-climbable without footholds or handgrips on the outside
surface of the enclosure; and
c) With accesses through the enclosure equipped with self-closing and self-latching
devices inaccessible to children at least 1.5m above grade or finished floor.
DIVISION NINE - APPLICATIONS FOR A PERMIT
901. An application for a permit shall:
a) Be signed by the owner, agent, or authorized signatory if the owner is a company;
b) Be accompanied by an Appointment of Agent form available from the District where
the applicant is not the registered owner of the property;
c) Include a copy of a title search made no later than thirty (30) days prior to the date of
application, or pay the Land Title search fee specified in Appendix A of this Bylaw;
d) State the intended use or uses of the building;
e) State the construction value of the proposed construction;
f) Include site plans drawn to an acceptable scale, and referenced to the current
registered legal survey for the subject property, showing:
i)
The legal description and dimensions of the parcel on which the building is located
or proposed to be located, with a north arrow;
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ii) The setbacks, location, and dimensions of all buildings and structures, both existing
and proposed, from other buildings and structures, parcel boundaries, and
watercourses and waterbodies;
iii) The means of access to service the property and a detailed parking layout;
iv) Proposed elevation of the building or structure to an established datum;
v) All easements and rights-of-way;
vi) Existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at, or adjacent to, the
site;
vii) For other than single and two family dwellings, lot coverage and floor area
calculations; and
viii) For other than single and two family dwellings, provision for garbage containers,
proposed method of screening and a detailed landscape treatment for the site.
The Building Official may waive the requirements for a site plan, in whole or in part,
where the permit is sought for the repair or alteration of an existing building or
structure.
g) Include plans of the proposed building or structure drawn to an acceptable scale
showing sufficient information to determine compliance with this Bylaw and other
applicable enactments, including but not limited to:
i)
Foundation plans;
ii) Floor plans showing the use of all rooms, the location, size and swing of doors and
windows, plumbing fixtures, and structural, mechanical, and electrical elements;
iii) Stair dimensions, including guard and handrail details;
iv) Elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finishes, roof slopes, roof
top equipment and screening, windows, doors, and finished grade;
v) Cross section(s) through the building or structure at sufficient locations indicating
details of foundations, drainage, ceiling heights, and construction elements;
vi) Components of fire protection including:
(1) location and degree of fire resistance ratings of firewalls and fire separations;
(2) location and degree of fire resistance ratings between storeys, suites, exits,
shafts, and corridors; and
(3) fire detection, suppression, and alarm systems.
vii) Such other information necessary to illustrate all essential features of the design of
the building or structure; and
viii) All other information necessary to establish compliance with this Bylaw and other
applicable enactments.
h) Be accompanied by the following supporting documents where applicable:
i)
A sewer disposal report and plan prepared by a Registered On-site Wastewater
Practitioner or a Registered Professional Engineer in compliance with Interior
Health Authority requirements;
ii) Access permits as required by the District or Ministry of Transportation and Transit;
iii) A Riparian Assessment Report prepared by a Qualified Environmental Professional
in accordance with Provincial regulations;
iv) Other such information, which may be required by Federal or Provincial
Regulations; and
v) Include a pre-construction compliance report that demonstrates the energy
compliance path to which the building conforms, and, where a building conforms
to Subsection 9.36.6 or 10.2.3 of Division B of the Building Code, the Step Code to
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which it conforms; or if the building is designed in conformance to the prescriptive
path set out in Subsection 9.36.2- 9.36.4, include an energy compliance summary.
902. In addition to the requirements of Section 901, the following may be required by the
Building Official to be submitted with a building permit application for the construction
of a building where the complexity, type, or use of the proposed building or structure or
siting circumstances warrant:
a) Site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off-site services to indicate
location at the property line, prepared and sealed by a Registered Professional;
b) Cross section(s) through the site showing grades, buildings, structures, parking areas
and driveways;
c) A roof plan and building height calculations;
d) Structural, electrical, mechanical, architectural, or fire suppression drawings prepared
and sealed by a Registered Professional; and
e) "Assurance of Professional Design and Commitment of Field Review" completed by the
Registered Professional in accordance with the Building Code.
903. With respect to complex buildings, applications must include:
a) Confirmation of commitment by Owner and Coordinating Registered Professional
required by the Building Code from the Coordinating Registered Professional, signed
by the owner, or agent, and the Coordinating Registered Professional;
b) "Assurance of Professional Design and Commitment for Field Reviews" required by the
Building Code, each signed by such Registered Professional as the Building Official, or
the Building Code, may require, preparing the design for and conducting field reviews
of, the construction of a building or structure; and
c) Be accompanied by the owner's acknowledgment of responsibility and undertakings
made in the form attached as Appendix B of this Bylaw.
904. The Building Official may waive the application requirements, in whole or in part, where
the complexity, type, use, or scope of construction warrants.
905. Except as specified elsewhere in this Bylaw, every building permit shall, prior to issuance,
require payment of a security deposit in the amount of:
a) $1000.00 for the construction of a single or two family dwelling, addition/renovation,
accessory building or structure, or placement of a factory-built building; or
b) $5000.00 for the construction of a commercial, industrial, institutional, or multi-
family building.
DIVISION TEN - MOVING OF BUILDINGS
1001. An application for a moving permit for the relocation or moving of a building or structure
shall:
a) Include information which may be required by the Building Official specified in Division
9;
b) Include plans and specifications detailing all upgrading required to meet the
requirements of this Bylaw and any other enactments after the building is moved to a
new site;
c) Identify the existing location of the building or structure and proposed location to
which the building or structure is to be moved; and
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d) Provide confirmation of the time, manner, and route of the move have been accepted
by the Public Works department, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, utility companies
and the Ministry of Transportation, when applicable.
1002. Every person moving a building or structure from a site within the District shall ensure
the site is left in a neat, clean, and safe condition after the removal.
1003. Every application for a moving permit to relocate a building or structure shall be
accompanied by security in the amount of $2000.00, and in a form acceptable to the
Building Official.
1004. In the case of a factory-built building shall:
a) Comply with the Canadian Standards Association standard A277 or Z240 as applicable
for a factory-built residential building; and
b) When placed on a permanent foundation, the site preparation, foundation, and
anchorage shall be constructed in compliance with the British Columbia Building Code.
1005. Prior to obtaining an occupancy certificate, the owner shall ensure District services are
terminated to the satisfaction of the District and all utilities have been disconnected
and/or sealed to the satisfaction of the appropriate utility authority and provide a
building location certificate prepared by a British Columbia Land Surveyor, if required.
DIVISION ELEVEN - DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
1101. An application for a permit for the demolition of a building or structure shall:
a) Include information which may be required by the Building Official specified in Division
9;
b) Identify the existing location of the building or structure;
c) Identify the location of existing utilities; and
d) Provide written verification by the appropriate utility authorities that all utility services
to the building have been disconnected and/or sealed and are rendered safe.
1102. Every person demolishing a building or structure within the District is to ensure all
services and utilities are disconnected prior to the demolition at the property lines and
the site is left in a neat, clean, and safe condition after the demolition.
1103. Every application for a permit to demolish a building or structure shall be accompanied
by security in the amount of $2000.00, and in a form acceptable to the Building Official.
DIVISION TWELVE - TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
1201. The word "temporary", as used in this Division, shall mean a period not exceeding one
year.
1202. An application for a permit for the location of a temporary building or structure shall:
a) Include information which may be required by the Building Official specified by Division
9;
b) Identify the proposed location of the building or structure; and
c) Identify the location and details of services, including fire protection provisions.
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1203. Temporary buildings shall comply with the requirements of this Bylaw, other applicable
enactments, and the siting and use requirements in the Zoning Bylaw adopted by the
District, as amended from time to time.
1204. Every application for a permit to locate a temporary building or structure shall be
accompanied by security in the amount of $2000.00, and in a form acceptable to the
Building Official.
1205. In the case of temporary buildings for seasonal commercial use:
a) The temporary building shall only be in place from April 1st to October 31st in any year;
b) The temporary building shall be disassembled, or partly disassembled to a point where
the structure is no longer a building, or removed from the District between November
1st to March 30th of the following year, or posted with a "no occupancy" notice;
c) The temporary building shall comply with the siting and use requirements of the
Zoning Bylaw adopted by the District, as amended from time to time;
d) There shall be only one temporary building per property; and
e) The maximum size is limited to 60 square metres (645.9 square feet).
DIVISION THIRTEEN- SITING PERMIT
1301. To ensure items are sited in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw adopted by the District,
a siting permit shall be required for:
a) Park model trailers (Z241)
1302. The siting permit fee shall be paid in accordance with Fees and Charges Bylaw adopted
by the District.
1303. An application for a siting permit shall include information which may be required by
the Building Official specified by Division 9.
DIVISION FOURTEEN - PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND FIELD REVIEW
1401. When the Building Official considers that the site condition, size, complexity of
construction or a development, or an aspect of construction or a development warrant,
the Building Official may require a Registered Professional to provide plan certification
and a summary of design and field review requirements.
1402. When more than two Registered Professional's provides "Assurance of Professional
Design and Commitment of Field Review", a "Confirmation of Commitment by Owner
and Coordinating Registered Professional" shall be provided to the District.
1403. When a Registered Professional's services have been retained for the construction, in
whole or in part, proof of professional liability insurance shall be provided to the Building
Official in the form of Appendix C of this Bylaw.
1404. The Registered Professional shall provide copies of their field inspection reports at the
request of the Building Official and keep the Building Official informed of the progress
of construction.
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DIVISION FIFTEEN - PROFESSIONAL PLAN CERTIFICATION
1501. The "Assurance of Professional Design and Commitment of Field Review" referred to in
Division 9 and Division 14 are relied upon by the District and its Building Officials as
certification the design and plans to which the "Assurance of Professional Design and
Commitment of Field Review" relate, substantially comply with the Building Code and
other applicable enactments relating to health and safety.
1502. A building permit issued pursuant to the requirements of this Bylaw and other
applicable enactments, shall include a notice to the owner the building permit is issued
in reliance upon the certification of the Registered Professional that the design and
plans submitted in support of the application for the building permit comply with the
Building Code and other applicable enactments relating to health and safety.
1503. When a building permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 743 of the
Local Government Act relative to building plan approval, the permit fee shall be reduced
in accordance with Appendix A of this Bylaw.
DIVISION SIXTEEN - INSPECTIONS
1601. When a Registered Professional provides "Assurance of Professional Design and
Commitment of Field Review" in accordance with Division 9 and Division 14, the District
will rely solely on field reviews undertaken by a Registered Professional and the
"Assurance of Professional Design and Commitment of Field Review", to which the
letters relate, as certification that the construction substantially conforms to the design,
plans and specifications and that the construction substantially complies with the
Building Code, this Bylaw, and other applicable enactments.
1602. The Building Official may attend the construction site from time to time during
construction to ascertain that field reviews are taking place and to monitor the field
reviews undertaken by the Registered Professional.
1603. The Building Official may attend the site of the construction of buildings or structures
to ascertain whether the health and safety aspects of the construction are being carried
out in substantial conformance with those portions of the Building Code, this Bylaw,
and any other applicable enactment concerning health and safety.
1604. The owner, or agent, shall give a minimum of two (2) working day's notice to the District
of the following stages of the construction:
a) When excavation and footing forms are complete, including placement of required
reinforcing, but prior to placing of any concrete therein;
b) When foundation concrete, damp proofing, waterproofing, and perimeter drains are
complete, but prior to any backfill being placed;
c) When all pipes, joints, and fittings connecting the building or structure to the sewer
connection or private disposal system, and the water supply have been completed but
prior to any backfill being placed;
d) When framing and sheathing of the building are complete, including the installation of
roof membrane, all exterior doors and windows, fire-stopping, bracing, lateral bracing
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and brace wall bands, chimneys, structural iron, stairs, ductwork, rough-in plumbing,
wiring and gas venting, but before any insulation, drywall, or other interior or exterior
finish is applied, which would conceal such construction;
e) When insulation, air and vapour barrier, are complete, but prior to installation of interior
finish;
f) When the smoke chamber of a fireplace or the chimney breaching assemblies are
complete, but before continuation of the assembly above this point;
g) When all fixtures, devices, attachments and appurtenances of the building plumbing
system are complete; and
h) When all construction is complete but prior to occupancy.
1605. In the case of a simple building, the owner, or agent, shall obtain an inspection of the
construction under Section 1604, and prior to concealing the construction, shall receive
the Building Officials written authorization to proceed with the construction.
1606. For greater certainty, in the case of complex buildings, the requirement under Section
1604 to notify the District of the listed stages of construction applies but does not
oblige the District to attend the site for inspections, monitoring, or any other purpose.
DIVISION SEVENTEEN - OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATES
1701. The Building Official may issue an Occupancy Certificate if satisfied the building or
structure, or part thereof, substantially complies with the provisions of the Building
Code, this Bylaw, and any other applicable enactments.
1702. The Building Official may issue an occupancy approval for part of a building or structure
when that part of the building or structure is self-contained, provided with essential
services, meets health and safety requirements, and if applicable, accessibility, GHG
emissions and conservation requirements set out in Division Eighteen have been met.
1703. A Final Occupancy Certificate shall not be issued unless:
a) all "Assurance of Professional Design and Commitment of Field Review" have been
submitted when required in accordance with the BC Building Code;
b) all aspects of the work requiring inspection and acceptance in accordance with Division
16 of this bylaw have been inspected and accepted;
c) the exterior cladding has been substantially completed;
d) a British Columbia Land Surveyor's Building Location Certificate has been submitted,
if required; and
e) the street address has been posted and is visible from the street.
DIVISION EIGHTEEN - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND GHG EMISSION REDUCTION
1801. In accordance with sections 1802 through 1809 of this Bylaw, the District incorporates
by reference the applicable prescriptive and performance provisions under Division B,
subsections 9.36, and 10.23 of the British Columbia Building Code, pursuant to
Ministerial Orders as those enactments are amended or replaced from time to time.
1802. Every owner must design and construct a new building regulated by Part 3 of the
Building Code to comply with one of the four compliance pathways as described in the
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National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings. If the pathway of Step Code is chosen,
the minimum performance requirements specified in the most recent Ministerial Order
must be met.
1803. Every owner must design and construct a new Group C residential building regulated
by Part 9 of the Building Code to comply with one of the four compliance pathways as
described in Section 9.36.1.3(1). If the pathway of 9.36.6 Step Code is chosen, the
minimum performance requirements specified in the most recent Ministerial Order
must be met.
1804. In respect to energy efficiency, if an Energy Advisor or an architect provides energy
reports or field reviews in accordance with this Bylaw, the District will rely solely on field
reviews undertaken by the Energy Advisor or architect, and the reports submitted
pursuant to this Bylaw as assurance that the construction or applicable aspect of it:
a) substantially conforms to the design; and
b) substantially complies with the Building Code, this Bylaw, and other applicable
enactments.
1805. With respect to a building permit for a building or structure that falls within the scope
of Part 9 of the Building Code and for which the path of compliance chosen is 9.36.6,
the owner must provide, to the satisfaction of the building official, all the materials and
documentation required by the Step Code, prepared and signed by an Energy Advisor,
and such other related reports and materials as required by the building official, whether
proceeding under section 1804 or under a performance path, the provincial Building
Code, or the Natural Energy Code of Canada for Buildings.
1806. The Energy Advisor providing the required materials and documentation set out in the
Step Code must provide evidence to the building official that they are an Energy Advisor
registered and in good standing with Natural Resources Canada in accordance with the
EnerGuide Rating System (ERS) Administrative Procedures and adhere to the technical
standards and procedures of the ERS.
1807. Despite sections 1804 through 1806, if a Registered Professional is required under this
Bylaw in respect of a building permit for a building or structure that falls within the
scope of Part 3 or Part 9 of the Building Code, the professional design and field review
shall include the materials and documentation required by the applicable step of the
Step Code and such other related reports and materials as required by the building
official.
1808. For a Part 9 or Part 3 building or structure that is designed in compliance with the
applicable step of the Step Code but where the constructed building or structure does
not meet the performance requirements of the applicable step of the Step Code, the
building official may issue an inspection note for the partial occupancy, or occupancy of
the building or structure and a Section 57 of the Community Charter will be registered
against the property title stating that the building or structure has not met the design
requirements for the applicable step of the Step Code.
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1809. The owner of any building subject to a requirement under Part 1805 of this Bylaw must,
prior to the issuance of any occupancy permit in respect of the building, submit to the
District a BC Energy Compliance Report - Record Drawings with all sections including
section "F" completed.
DIVISION NINETEEN - FEES AND CHARGES
1901. In addition to applicable fees and charges required under other Bylaws, a permit fee,
calculated in accordance with Appendix A of this Bylaw, shall be paid in full upon
issuance of any permit under this Bylaw.
1902. An application fee for processing, as set out in Appendix A of this Bylaw, shall
accompany an application made for a building permit.
1903. The permit application fee is non-refundable.
1904. The owner may obtain a refund of the permit fee when a written request has been made,
and no construction has commenced within six (6) months of building permit issuance.
1905. Where, due to non-compliance with this Bylaw or other applicable enactments, more
than two inspections are necessary, a re-inspection fee in accordance with Appendix A
of this Bylaw, may be required prior to additional inspections being performed.
1906. Security deposits prescribed in this Bylaw will be:
a) Returned, if the construction is completed for which the permit has been issued and
the owner receives a final inspection report, or Occupancy Certificate; and
b) Forfeited, where the permit has expired and no final inspection has been requested,
final inspection report prepared, or Occupancy Certificate issued.
DIVISION TWENTY - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION
2001. Neither the issuance of a permit under this Bylaw and other applicable enactments, nor
the acceptance or review of plans, drawings, specifications, or supporting documents,
nor any monitoring conducted or inspection made by, or on behalf of the District,
constitute in any way a representation, warranty, assurance, or statement that the
Building Code, this Bylaw, or any other applicable enactments have been complied with.
2002. Every person violating any provision of this Bylaw commits an offence punishable on
summary conviction to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more
than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or to imprisonment of not more than six (6)
months for each offence. A separate offence shall be deemed to be committed on each
day during, or on, which a violation occurs or continues.
2003. Every person who fails to comply with any order or notice issued by the Building Official,
or who allows a violation of this Bylaw and other applicable enactments to continue,
contravenes this Bylaw.
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DIVISION TWENTY-ONE - ENFORCEMENT, CONTRAVENTIONS AND PENALTIES
2101. This Bylaw may be enforced by a Peace Officer, Bylaw Officer, Royal Canadian Mounted
Police, Building Official, Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Development Services,
Director of Operations, Director of Corporate Services, or Deputy Corporate Officer.
2102. The issuance of a ticket or proceeding under the Offence Act does not preclude the
District from enforcement and remedy by other proceedings available to it by law.
2103. A ticket may be issued to every person who:
a) contravenes or violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw;
b) causes, permits, suffers, or allows any act or thing to be done in contravention or
violation of any of the provisions of this Bylaw; or
c) neglects or fails to do anything required to be done by any of the provisions of this
Bylaw, commits a violation and an offence
2104. A person convicted of an offence or found guilty of a violation under this Bylaw is liable:
a) if proceedings are brought under the Offence Act, to pay a minimum fine of $5000 to
a maximum fine of $50,000 as authorized under the Community Charter and such
other amounts as the court may impose in relation to the offence; and
b) if a ticket is issued under the Ticketing Information Utilization Bylaw No. 77, 1992 as
amended from time to time, to pay a minimum fine of $100 to a maximum fine of
$1000 as authorized under the Community Charter Bylaw Enforcement Ticket
Regulation.
2105. The payment of a fine or other penalty imposed under this Bylaw does not relieve a
person from paying amounts owing to the District under the Fees and Charges Bylaw
or other bylaw in relation to the contravention or offence.
2106. Each day during which any violation of a provision of this bylaw is continued shall
constitute a new and separate offence.
2107. A person must not obstruct or interfere with a Peace Officer, Bylaw Officer, Building
Official, or the Bylaw Administrator lawfully exercising their authority under this bylaw.
DIVISION TWENTY-TWO - APPENDICES
2201. The following appendices are attached to and form part of this Bylaw and are
enforceable in the same manner as this Bylaw:
APPENDIX A - Schedule of Fees (Please refer to the Fees and Charges Bylaw adopted
by the District of Sicamous)
APPENDIX B - Owner(s) Undertaking Letter
APPENDIX C - Registered Professional's Proof of Insurance
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APPENDIX B
To District of Sicamous Building Regulations Bylaw No. 1056, 2025
Owner(s) Undertaking Letter
Notes:
1.
This Appendix B document must be:
a)
Signed by the owner(s) of the property for which a Building Permit is sought, in the
presence of a witness; and
b)
Submitted to the District of Sicamous Building Department prior to issuance of a
Building Permit.
2.
This document has legal consequences for the owner(s). As such, the owner(s) is
strongly encouraged by the District of Sicamous to obtain independent advice from
a lawyer prior to signing and submitting this Appendix B document.
ATTENTION: BUILDING OFFICIAL
District of Sicamous
446 Main Street, PO Box 219
Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0
To whom it may concern:
Project Civic Address:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
(Unit Number, Street Number and Street Name) - the "Property"
Project Legal Description:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
In consideration of the District of Sicamous accepting and processing an application for a
building permit in respect of the Project, and as required by the District's Building Bylaw, the
following representations, warranties and assurances are given to the District:
1.
I am:
a)
( ) the owner of the above Property; or
b)
( ) where the Property is owned by a company or corporation, I am authorized by the
Owner to sign this undertaking letter on behalf of the company or corporation.
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
Name (print) Address (print)
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2.
I understand and acknowledge that the owner of the Property is fully responsible for
carrying out the work, or having the work carried out by a contractor or a Registered
Professional, to ensure compliance with the current version of the British Columbia
Building Code, the District's Building Bylaw, other applicable District Bylaws, or any
other applicable enactments.
3.
I understand and acknowledge that neither:
a)
the issuance of a building permit by the District;
b)
the acceptance or review of plans and supporting documents in respect of the
Project; or
c)
any monitoring visit made by a District Building Official, shall in any way constitute a
representation, warranty or statement by or on behalf of the District that the Project
complies with the current version of the Building Code, the District's Building Bylaw,
other applicable District Bylaws, or any other applicable enactments, nor relieve the
owner and/or their agent from full and complete responsibility to perform the work
in accordance with the Building Code, the District's Bylaws, other applicable
enactments respecting safety.
4.
I am not in any way relying on the District or any of the District Building Officials to
protect:
a)
the owner(s) or any future owner(s) of the Property;
b)
any user or occupier of the Property; or
c)
any other person(s) as contemplated in Division One of the current version of the
District's Building Bylaw;
from injury or physical harm, property loss or damage, economic loss or any other form
of claim or cause of action and I will not make any claim, counterclaim, or initiate Third
Party proceedings, alleging responsibility or liability on the part of the District or any of
its Building Officials in connection with the Project.
5.
Where a "Assurance of Professional Design and Commitment for Field Review" is
required, I have authorized, and am relying on the following Registered Professional(s)
to prepare and submit adequate plans and supporting documents and conduct all
appropriate and necessary field reviews in respect of the Project:
(Print Name of each Registered Professional)
Coordinating
____________________________________________
Plumbing
____________________________________________
Architectural
____________________________________________
Fire Suppression Systems
____________________________________________
Building Envelope
____________________________________________
Electrical
____________________________________________
Structural
____________________________________________
Geotechnical (temporary)
____________________________________________
Mechanical
____________________________________________
Geotechnical (permanent)
____________________________________________
(the "Registered Professional(s)")
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6.
In reviewing the plans and supporting documents submitted with this application for a
building permit, I hereby state:
a)
That I am authorized to give these representations, warranties, assurances, and
indemnities to the District;
b)
I understand and acknowledge that the District will rely solely upon the "Letters of
Assurance of Professional Design and Commitment for Field Review" prepared by
the Registered Professionals in respect of the Project to ensure compliance with the
current version of the Building Code, the District's Building Bylaw, other applicable
District Bylaws and any other applicable enactments;
c)
In the case where the Property is owned by a company or corporation, I have been
authorized by the company to make the representation, warrants, and assurances to
the District as contained in this Appendix B; and
d)
I have been advised by the District that I should obtain independent advice from a
lawyer prior to signing and submitting Appendix "B" to the District.
Where the owner is an individual:
____________________________________________
Signature of Witness
____________________________________________
Signature of Owner
____________________________________________
Witness (Print Name)
____________________________________________
Owner (Print Name)
____________________________________________
Address of Witness
____________________________________________
Signature of Owner (if additional owner)
____________________________________________
Signature of Witness
____________________________________________
Owner (Print Name if additional owner)
____________________________________________
Witness (Print Name)
If required, attach another copy of this page for
additional owner signatures.
____________________________________________
Address of Witness
Where owner is a Company or Corporation:
____________________________________________
Signature of Witness
____________________________________________
Name of Company
____________________________________________
Witness (Print Name)
____________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Signatory for Company
or Corporation
____________________________________________
Address of Witness
____________________________________________
Name of Authorized Signatory for Company or
Corporation
____________________________________________
Title of Authorized Signatory for Company or
Corporation
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APPENDIX C
To District of Sicamous Building Regulations Bylaw No. 1056, 2025
Registered Professional's Proof of Insurance
ATTENTION: BUILDING OFFICIAL
District of Sicamous
446 Main Street, PO Box 219
Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0
To whom it may concern:
Project Civic Address:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
(Unit Number, Street Number and Street Name) - the "Property"
Project Legal Description:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
This is to confirm that the undersigned Registered Professional is insured by a policy of
insurance covering liability to third parties for errors and omissions in the provision of
professional services in respect of the captioned project, a certificate of which insurance is
attached.
The undersigned will notify the Building Official and the owner who has engaged the
undersigned to provide professional services in respect of the captioned project, in writing, of
any termination of or change in terms of the coverage provided by the policy, immediately
upon being informed of or becoming aware of such termination or change.
____________________________________________
___________________________________________
Signature of Registered Professional Name of Registered Professional (Print)
____________________________________________
___________________________________________
Name of Firm Email of Registered Professional (Print)
____________________________________________
Phone Number of Registered Professional