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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HANOVER
BY-LAW NO. 3296 - 24
Being a By-law respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and
Inspections.
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C.23, as amended, empowers
municipal councils to pass by-laws respecting construction, demolition and change of use
permits and inspections;
AND WHEREAS Section 35 of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C.23, as amended
provides that that Act and the Building Code, as amended supersede all municipal by-laws
respecting the construction or demolition of buildings;
AND WHEREAS Section 3(1) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C.23, as amended
provides that the council of each municipality is responsible for the enforcement of this Act
in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS Section 3(2) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C.23, as amended
provides that the council of each municipality shall appoint a Chief Building Official and such
inspectors as are necessary for the enforcement of this Act in the areas in which the
municipality has jurisdiction;
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Hanover
hereby enacts as follows:
1.
SHORT TITLE
This by-law may be cited as the "Building By-law".
2.
DEFINITIONS
In this By-Law:
2.1.
"Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C.23, as amended;
2.2.
"Applicant" means the owner of any building or property who applies for a
permit or any person acting as the authorized agent of the owner to apply for
a permit on the owner's behalf;
2.3.
"As constructed plans" means as constructed plans as defined in the
Building Code, as amended;
2.4.
"Architect" means a holder of a license, a certificate of practice, or a
temporary license under the Architect's Act as defined in the Building Code,
as amended;
2.5.
"Building" means a building as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
2.6.
"Building Code or OBC" means regulations made under Section 34 of the
Act;
2.7.
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official or acting chief
building official appointed by the by-law of the Corporation of the Town of
Hanover for the purposes of enforcement of the Act;
2.8.
"Construct" means to do anything in the erection, installation, extension or
material alteration or repair of a building and includes the installation of a
building unit fabricated or moved from elsewhere, and "construction" has a
corresponding meaning;
2.9.
"Complete" means a building permit application in accordance with Div. C,
Section 1.3.1.3.(5)(a) to (d) of the Building Code, as amended submitted with
all required approvals appended in order to comply with the building permit
timelines as noted in Div. C, Section 1.3.1.3. of the Building Code, as
amended;
2.10. "Corporation" means the Corporation of the Town of Hanover;
2.11. "Demolish" means to do anything in the removal of a building or and material
part thereof, and "demolition" has a corresponding meaning;
2.12. "Electronic Submission" means the filing of an application for permit or
alternative solution, including all required forms, documents and drawings,
submitted through an electronic means approved by the Chief Building
Official;
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2.13. "Farm Building" means a farm building as defined in Div. A, Section 1.4.1.2
of the building code;
2.14. "Lot Grading Certificate" means a declaration signed and sealed by a
competent designer and included on the Grading and Drainage Plan that
stipulates:
"I have reviewed the plans for the (applicable Construction Activities
to be added) at (applicable civic address to be added) and have
prepared this Grading and Drainage Plan to indicate the compatibility
of the proposal to existing adjacent properties and municipal services.
It is my professional opinion that adherence to the proposed grades
as shown will produce adequate surface drainage and proper facility
of the municipal services without any detrimental effect to the existing
drainage patterns, adjacent properties and municipal services".
2.15. "Management of Excess Soil" - any movement of excess soils must comply
with Ontario Regulation 406/19: On-Site and Excess Soil Management, under
the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O 1990, C E19 (EPA)".
2.16. "Occupancy Permit" means a permit authorized occupation of a building
prior to its completion as set out in Div. C, Section 1.3.3 of the building code;
2.17. "Owner" means the registered owner of the land and includes a lessee,
mortgagee in possession and the person in charge of the property, acting as
the authorized agent of the owner;
2.18. "Partial Occupancy" means a permit issued to allow partial occupancy of a
building prior to its completion in accordance with Div. C, Section 1.3.3. of the
Building Code, as amended;
2.19. "Permit" means written permission or written authorization from the Chief
Building Official to perform work regulated by this by-law and the Act, or to
change the use of a building or part of a building or parts thereof or, in the
case of an occupancy permit, to occupy a building or part of a building or
parts thereof;
2.20. "Prescribed Value" means the Applicant's estimated value of construction of
a proposed building including the total value of all work, services and
materials in respect of its construction and of all professional and related
services, as reviewed by the Chief Building Official and adjusted if deemed
necessary by the Chief Building Official to establish a reasonable value
based on the facts before him or her.
2.21. "Plumbing" means plumbing as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
2.22. "Professional engineer" means a person who holds a license or a temporary
license under the Professional Engineer's Act, as defined in the Building
Code;
2.23. "Residential construction site" means any construction site in respect of
which a building permit has been issued for the construction of a new building
consisting of a dwelling unit where such excavation is within 2 m. of another
occupied dwelling unit except where the site is within a registered plan of
subdivision which subdivision is being developed for the first time;
2.24. "Re-inspection" means any inspection of a construction stage made
pursuant to a previous inspection of the same construction stage;
2.25. "Sewage System" means a sewage system as defined in Div. A, Section
1.4.1.2. of the building code;
Terms not defined in this by-law shall have the meaning as described in the Act or
the Building Code.
3.
PERMITS
3.1.
CLASSES OF PERMITS
Classes of permits required for construction, demolition, change of use,
occupancy of a partially complete building and conditional permits are set
forth in Schedule "A" appended to and forming part of this by-law.
3.2.
APPLICATION FOR PERMITS
To obtain a permit, an applicant shall file a complete application electronically
on forms prescribed by the Province of Ontario and available from the Chief
Building Official, building department staff or from the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs website,
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www.mah.gov.on.ca, and supply any other information relating to the
application, as required by the Chief Building Official.
Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official,
3.3.
CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
Where an application is made for a Construction Permit under 8(1) of the Act
the applicant shall:
3.3.1. Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
3.3.2. Include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Div. C, Section 1.3.1.3(5) of the Building
Code and as prescribed in this By-law for the work to be covered
by the permit;
3.3.3. Include the proposed or existing occupancy of all parts of the
building;
3.3.4. Provide a completed Commitment for General Review by Architect
and/or Engineer form where a building is required to be designated
by an Architect or a Professional Engineer [Div. C Section 1.2.1 of
the Building Code];
3.3.5. Provide a completed Energy Efficiency Design Summary as per
SB-10 or SB-12 from the building code;
3.3.6. Include the required fee as prescribed by the Town of Hanover
Rates & Fees Bylaw.
3.4.
DEMOLITION PERMITS
Where an application is made for a Demolition Permit under 8(1) of the Act
the applicant shall:
3.4.1. Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
3.4.2. Include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Div. C, Section 1.3.1.3(5) of the Building
Code and as prescribed in this By-law for the work to be covered
by the permit;
3.4.3. Include the existing occupancy of all parts of the building;
3.4.4. Include proof of a minimum of $2,000,000 liability insurance
coverage with the Corporation named as an insured party, except
where the building to be demolished exceeds 600 square metres in
building area, the applicant shall provide to the Chief Building
Official, the required insurance with a minimum of $4,000,000;
3.4.5. Include the required fee as prescribed by the Town of Hanover
Rates & Fees Bylaw.
3.4.6. Include proof of disconnection of existing services to the
building
3.5.
CONDITIONAL PERMITS
Where an application is made for a Conditional Permit under 8(3) of the Act
the applicant shall:
3.5.1. Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
3.5.2. Include complete plans and specifications, documents, and other
information as required by Div. C, Section 1.3.1.3(5) of the Building
Code and as prescribed in this By-law for the work to be covered
by the permit;
3.5.3. Provide a completed Commitment for General Review by Architect
and Engineer form where a building is required to be designed by
an Architect or a Professional Engineer [Div. C Section 1.2.1. of
the Building Code];
3.5.4. Include the existing and proposed occupancy of all parts of the
building;
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3.5.5. State the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable
delays in construction would occur if a conditional permit is not
granted;
3.5.6. State the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect
of the proposed building and the time in which such approvals will
be obtained;
3.5.7. State the time in which plans and specifications of the complete
building will be filed with the Chief Building Official;
3.5.8. Include an agreement in writing by the applicant and such other
persons as the Chief Building Official determines with the
Corporation dealing with the matters required pursuant to Section
8(3)(c) of the Building Code Act;
3.5.9. Include the required fee as prescribed by the Town of Hanover
Rates & Fees Bylaw.
The Chief Building Official (CBO) is delegated as being the appointed
officer for the Corporation and may exercise Town of Hanover Council's
powers of authority under 8(3) of the Act.
3.6.
CHANGE OF USE PERMITS
Where an application is made for a Change of Use Permit under 10(1) of the
Act the applicant shall:
3.6.1. Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
3.6.2. Describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed, by
a description that will readily identify and locate the building;
3.6.3. Identify and describe in detail the current and proposed
occupancies of the building or part of the building for which the
application is made;
3.6.4. Include complete plans and specifications showing the current and
proposed occupancy of all parts of the building, and which contain
sufficient information to establish compliance with the requirements
of the Building Code, including: floor plans, details of wall, ceiling
and roof assemblies identifying required fire resistance ratings and
load bearing capacities;
3.6.5. State the name, address and telephone number of the owner;
3.6.6. Be signed by the owner or their authorized agent who shall certify
the truth of the contents of the application;
3.6.7. Include the required fee as prescribed by the Town of Hanover
Rates & Fees Bylaw.
3.7.
PLUMBING PERMITS
Where an application is made for a Plumbing Permit under Subsection (8)(1)
of the Act the applicant shall:
3.7.1. Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
3.7.2. Include such other information, methods and specifications
concerning the complete project as the Chief Building Official may
require;
3.7.3. Include the required fee as prescribed by the Town of Hanover
Rates & Fees Bylaw.
3.8.
SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMITS
Where an application is made for a Sewage System Permit under Subsection
(8)(1) of the Act the applicant shall:
3.8.1. Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
3.8.2. Include Schedule 1 Designer Form, Schedule 2 Sewage System
Installer form, plans and specifications, documents and other
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information as required by Div. C, Section 1.3.1.3.(5) of the
Building Code, as amended and as described in this by-law for the
work to be covered by the permit;
3.8.3. A site evaluation, which shall include a percolation time as per Div.
C, Section 8.2.1.2. of the building code:
3.8.4. Include the required fee as prescribed by the Town of Hanover
Rates & Fees Bylaw.
3.9.
OCCUPANCY PERMITS
3.9.1. Buildings described in Div. C, Section 1.2.2.1.(1) of the OBC:
An occupancy permit for buildings described in Div. C, sentence
1.3.3.1.(1) of the OBC, other than dwelling units, including additions
and renovations to those buildings, shall be issued where the Chief
Building Official has determined that the requirements for occupancy
in Div. C, sentence 1.3.3.1.(2) of the OBC have been met and has
authorized the occupancy of the building or part thereof.
3.9.2. New residential buildings described in Div. C, article 1.3.3.2. of the
OBC:
An occupancy permit for new residential buildings described in Div. C,
article 1.3.3.4. of the OBC, [including detached, semidetached and
most townhomes], shall be issued where the Chief Building Official
has determined that the requirements for occupancy in Div. C,
sentence 1.3.3.4.(3) of the OBC have been met and has authorized
the occupancy of the building or part thereof.
3.9.3. Buildings described in Div. C, article 1.3.3.5. of the OBC:
An occupancy permit for buildings described in Div. C, article 1.3.3.5.
of the OBC shall be issued where the Chief Building Official has
determined that the requirements for occupancy in Div. C, sentence
1.3.3.5.(3) of the OBC have been met and has authorized the
occupancy of the building or part thereof.
4.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
4.1.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
4.1.1. Sufficient information shall be submitted with each application for a
permit to enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether or
not the proposed construction, demolition, change of use, etc. will
conform with the Act, the Building Code and applicable law.
4.1.2. Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief
Building Official, be:
4.1.2.1. an electronic submission which includes a complete set of
plans, documents and specifications as described by this By-
law and Schedule "B" attached to this By-law.
4.1.3. An electronic submission is to be made in a Portable Document
Format (PDF). Plans, specifications, documents, and other
information are to be legible when printed to scale. Drawings to be a
minimum size of 11" x 17" and shall be complete, fully dimensioned
and to scale.
PDF Submissions shall have layers unlocked to permit mark-ups and
additional notes by the Chief Building Official or designate.
4.1.4. Plans described in 4.1.2.1 of this By-law shall be drawn to scale and
legible, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall
include such working drawings as set out in Schedule "B" to this By-
law unless otherwise specified by the chief building official. Drawings
shall be complete and fully dimensioned.
4.1.5. Site plans shall be referenced to an up to date survey, and when
required by the Chief Building Official to demonstrate compliance with
the Act, the Building Code, or other applicable law, a copy of the
survey shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official. Site plans
shall show:
4.1.5.1. existing rights-of-way, easements, municipal services and
fencing;
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4.1.5.2. lot size and the dimension of property lines and setbacks to
any existing or proposed buildings; and
4.1.5.3. existing and proposed finished ground levels;
4.1.5.4. proposed fire access routes and existing fire hydrant
locations
4.1.6. A surveyor's certificate, prepared by a registered Ontario Land
Surveyor, when required by the Chief Building Official, shall be
submitted and approved prior to commencement of the framing or
above grade portion, and shall show the location of the foundation or
foundations on the lot. Elevations for the top of foundation(s) may be
required.
4.1.7. On completion of the construction of a building, part of a building, or
lot grading and drainage the Chief Building Official may require a set
of as constructed plans including a plan of survey prepared and
certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the location of the
building.
Fill shall meet the standards set out in Ontario Regulation 406/19: On-
Site and Excess Soil Management, under the Environmental
Protection Act, R.S.O 1990, C E19 (EPA)".
4.1.8. When required, upon completion of the grading for a new dwelling
within a plan of subdivision, the developer, contractor, owner, or an
agent of the owner shall complete APPENDIX 'A' - LOT GRADING
CERTIFICATE, and provide to the Chief Building Official. Final
Grading must comply with the engineered elevations shown on the
Lot Grading Plans as engineered.
4.1.9. Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management and other
documentation as may be required by the Chief Building Official to
demonstrate compliance with the Town of Hanover Municipal
Servicing Standard.
4.1.10. The granting of a permit, the review of the drawings and specifications
or inspections made by the Chief Building Official or an inspector shall
not in any way relieve the owner of a building from full responsibility
for carrying out the work or having the work carried out in accordance
with the requirements of this by-law, the Act and the Building Code, as
amended, including ensuring that the occupancy of the building, or
any part thereof, is in accordance with the terms of this by-law and the
Building Code, as amended.
4.1.11. The Chief Building Official may require, where deemed appropriate,
that a Professional Engineer and/or Architect conduct a peer review
for all or part of the work with the expense to be borne by the
applicant.
4.1.12. The Chief Building Official may require that a set of plans of a building
or any class of buildings as constructed be filed with the Chief
Building Official on completion of the construction under such
conditions as may be prescribed in the Ontario Building Code Act,
Section 7(1)(g), as amended.
4.1.13. The Chief Building Official may deem an application for a permit to
have been abandoned and cancelled six months after the date of
filing, unless such application is being seriously proceeded with.
4.1.14. The Chief Building Official may allow the use of materials, systems
and building designs that are not authorized in the Building Code, as
amended in accordance with Section 8(12) of the Ontario Building
Code Act.
4.2.
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
4.2.1. Where a proposed material, system or building design differs from the
"acceptable solution" in Division B of the OBC, then it is treated as an
"alternative solution". The following information shall be provided to
the Chief Building Official in support of the alternative solution:
a)
a description of the proposed material, system or
building design for which an alternative solution is
requested;
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b)
documentation that the alternative solution will achieve
the level of performance required by the applicable
acceptable solutions in Division B of the OBC in
respect to the objectives and the functional statements
attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions in
MMA Supplementary Standard SA-1, as stipulated in
Div. A, 1.2.1.1(1)(b);
c)
documentation described in Div. C, 2.1.1.1. and such
other information or documentation as may be required
by the Chief Building Official; and
d)
each application for consideration of an alternative
solution shall be accompanied by a fee as stipulated in
the Town of Hanover Rates & Fees Bylaw.
4.3.
REVISIONS TO PERMIT
4.3.1. Where there is material or system change during construction and/or
to the plans, specifications, documents or other information on the
basis of which a permit was issued, the owner or authorized agent is
required under Section 8(12) of the Act to notify the Chief Building
Official and shall submit the following:
a)
use the prescribed form; and
b)
revised plans and specifications illustrating the
changes, including all supporting documentation as
may be requested by the Chief Building Official.
4.4.
DISCRETION OF CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
4.4.1. The Chief Building Official may waive the requirements of Part 4 of
this By-law or Schedule "B" attached to this By-law with respect to any
particular applications. Where the Chief Building Official exercises
his/her discretion as set out in this section, the requirements of this
By-law are deemed to be modified accordingly.
5.
PAYMENT OF FEES
Fees for a required permit shall be as set out in the Town of Hanover Rates & Fees
Bylaw and are due and payable upon submission of an application for a permit.
Where application is made for a conditional permit, fees shall be paid for the
complete project.
Where the fees payable in respect of an application for a construction or demolition
permit issued under subsection 8(1) of the Act or a conditional permit issued under
subsection 8(3) of the Act are based on a floor area, floor area shall mean the total
floor space of all storeys above grade (or below grade for an underground home)
measured as the horizontal area between the exterior walls of the building.
Where fees payable in respect of an application for a change of use permit issued
under subsection 10(1) of the Act are based on a floor area, floor area shall mean
the total floor space of all storeys subject to the change of use.
The Chief Building Official may, where a proposed building does not adhere to any of
the above or where there is dispute, calculate the estimated value at his/her
discretion.
6.
REFUNDS
The holder of a Permit may request the cancellation of the Permit where no
construction has commenced and may upon written request to the Chief Building
Official; apply for a refund of the fee paid for the Permit. The Chief Building Official
may, upon such a request, cancel the Permit and refund an amount except the
administrative fees listed in the Rates and Fees By-law.
Where the holder of a permit has commenced construction and for any reason the
project is abandoned, no refund shall be made, the existing construction shall be
removed or demolished, the construction site shall be returned to a safe and cleared
condition and the Permit shall be cancelled.
7.
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
The Building Code requires that notification to the Chief Building Official be given at
key stages of construction and requires that the municipality undertake inspections at
these stages of construction. A person to whom a permit is issued will be required to
give notice of the readiness for inspection to the Chief Building Official or registered
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code agency as the case may be. Municipalities will be required to undertake on-site
inspections of construction at each of these stages. Municipalities may pass a by-law
under clause 7(1)(e) of the Act prescribing additional notification stages.
8.
TIME FRAME FOR MANDATORY INSPECTION AFTER NOTICE IS GIVEN
Under Div. C, Section 1.3.5.3. of the Building Code, after a mandatory inspection
notice has been given under section 10.2 of the Act, an inspector or a registered
code agency as the case may be, shall undertake a site inspection not later than two
days after the notice is given to which the notice relates. In the case of site
inspections of sewage systems Div. C, Section 1.3.5.4. of the Building Code requires
the municipality to undertake an inspection no later than five days to which the notice
relates.
The time periods exclude Saturdays, holidays and all other days when the offices of
the principal authority are not open for the transactions of business with the public.
The time period of the inspection notice shall begin on the day following the day
notice was given.
9.
PERMIT REVOCATION, DEFERRAL OF REVOCATION AND TRANSFER
9.1.
Revocation of Permit:
Prior to revoking a Permit under Section 8 (10) (b) or (c) of the Act, the Chief
Official shall give written notice of intention to revoke to the permit holder at
the last known address and, if on the expiration of thirty days from the date of
such notice the ground for revocation continues to exist, subject to
Subsection (2), the permit shall be revoked without further notice and all
submitted plans and other information may be disposed of or, at the request
of the permit holder, returned as directed.
a)
Notification under Section 8(10) shall be served either personally or
by registered mail. Where notification is by registered mail, it shall be
deemed to have been served on the third business day after the date
of mailing.
9.2.
Deferral of revocation:
a)
On receipt of a notice of intention to revoke a Permit, a permit holder
may request in writing within thirty days from the date thereof, the
Chief Building Official to defer the revocation of such Permit.
b)
A request for deferral shall set out the reasons why the Permit should
not be revoked and the date by which the work will be commenced or
resumed.
c)
Having considered the circumstances of the request and having
determined that there have been no changes to the Building Code
and any other applicable law which would have prevented the
issuance of the original Permit, the Chief Building Official may allow a
deferral to a prescribed date and shall notify the permit holder.
10.
TRANSFER OF PERMIT
Permits are transferable only upon the new owner completing a Permit application
form pursuant to the requirements of Section 4.
A transfer of permit fee as set out in the Town of Hanover Rates & Fees Bylaw shall
be payable on a transfer by the new owner who shall thenceforth be the permit
holder for the purpose of the Act and the Building Code.
OR
Permits are non-transferable without written consent of the Chief Building Official and
a Transfer of Permit being issued as per Section 7(1)(h) of the Building Code Act.
11.
AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS
The Chief Building Official may require that a set of plans of a building or any class of
buildings as constructed be filed with the Chief Building Official on completion of
construction under such conditions as may be prescribed in the Building Code.
12.
PENALTY
Under Clause 36 of the Act, contravention of a by-law passed under the Act
constitutes an offence. Convictions of an offence may be subject to penalties under
Sections 36 (3) to (5) of the Act.
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13.
CODE OF CONDUCT
A code of conduct is applicable to the Chief Building Official and Inspectors in
accordance with 7.1 (1). BCA and detailed in Schedule "C".
A complaint shall be in writing, detailing the concerns and addressed to the Chief
Administrative Officer of the Town of Hanover in accordance with the Town of
Hanover employee guidelines.
14.
REGISTERED CODE AGENCY
If the municipality directly appoints a registered code agency under Section 4.1 of the
Act, an agreement must be completed.
The agreement with the registered code agency authorizes the agency to perform
functions specified in the agreement. The agreements shall be in writing and as
outlined in the Building Code under Division C Subsection 3.7.1 through 3.7.7.
15.
CONSTRUCTION FENCES
Clauses 7 (i) and (j) of the Act, authorize by-laws to require the person to whom a
permit is issued to erect and maintain fences around construction and demolition
sites and to prescribe the height and description of such fences.
A person issued a construction or demolition permit under the Building Code Act,
1992, for any work in the Town of Hanover shall erect and maintain a fence to
enclose the construction or demolition site, including any areas where equipment is
operated or equipment or material is stored.
The Chief Building Official is authorized to grant an exemption from the requirement
in this subsection to erect a fence if the Chief Building Official is satisfied that
conditions at a site would not present a particular hazard to the public.
16.
VALIDITY
Should any clause or provision of this By-law be declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this By-law as a
whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid.
17.
REPEAL OF BY-LAWS
17.1. That By-law No. 3264-23 is hereby repealed in entirety.
18.
This By-Law shall come into force and effect immediately upon passing thereof.
READ A FIRST, SECOND and THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED this 18th day of
March, 2024.
Susan Paterson, Mayor
Vicki McDonald, Clerk
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S c h e d u l e " A "
CLASSES OF PERMITS
1.
Building Permit
To be for the purpose of allowing the construction of a building as defined in the
Building Code Act, 1992.
2.
Demolition Permit
Class "A" for the demolition of all or part of a building which building is less than 600
square metres and does not exceed three (3) storeys in building height.
Class "B" for the demolition of a building or part thereof which demolition is required to
be designed and reviewed by a Professional Engineer.
3.
Conditional Permit
Pertains to construction only and may be issued only in accordance with Section 8. (3)
of the Building Code Act, 1992.
4.
Designated Structure Permit
To be for the purpose of constructing a designated structure as defined in the Building
Code.
5.
Transfer Permit
To be issued to a new owner where ownership changes occur during or prior to the
closing of any Permit previously issued.
6.
Provisional Occupancy Permit
To allow occupancy of an unfinished building in accordance with the Building Code.
7.
Change of Use Permit
To comply with the requirements of Part 10 of the Building Code.
8.
Reapplication
To allow a Permit to be reinstated, where required.
9.
Temporary Service Structure
A permit for a temporary Structure, to be removed within a predetermined time frame.
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S c h e d u l e " B "
SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR
CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND CHANGE OF USE PERMITS
Unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, an electronic submission
containing drawings, specifications and documents or one set of drawings, specifications
and documents is required to be submitted in order for the various types of Building Permit
Applications listed to be considered a complete application pursuant to Section 7(1)(b) of the
Act. Depending upon the nature, scope and scale of a project other additional supporting
drawings, specifications and documents may be required to demonstrate compliance with
the Building Code at the discretion of the Chief Building Official.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Where applicable the following supporting documentation shall accompany applications for
a permit unless otherwise waived by the Chief Building Official:
1.
Approval from the Health Unit for the use, design and construction of a private
sewage system and plumbing system.
2.
Approval by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the use,
design and construction of a private sewage disposal and water supply systems.
3.
Driveway access permit approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
4.
Approved nutrient management plan and/or strategy.
5.
Confirmation of compliance with Minimum Distance Separation 1 or 2.
6.
Real property report (survey plan) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor.
7.
Where a building is required to be reviewed by a Professional Engineer [Div. C,
1.2.2.1. of the Building Code], provide a completed Commitment to General Reviews
by Architect and Engineers form.
8.
Energy Efficiency Design Summary - SB-10 (non-residential) and SB-12 (residential)
9.
Heat loss / heat gain calculations and furnace make/model and duct design layout
10.
Geotechnical investigation report
11.
Such other approvals as may be required to demonstrate compliance with Applicable
Law.
REQUIRED DRAWINGS BY TYPICAL PROJECT TYPE
1.
Demolition (Full or Partial)
a)
Description of the structural design characteristics of the building and method
of demolition prepared by a Professional Engineer where deemed necessary
by the Chief Building Official, Div. C, 1.2.2.3.
2.
Residential Deck or Porch
a)
Site Plan
b)
Foundation Plan
c)
Floor Plan (framing)
d)
Cross-section and detail of guards
e)
Lot grading, drainage and servicing plan, where applicable
3.
Residential Accessory Building
a)
Site Plan
b)
Foundation Plan
c)
Floor Plan (one per floor & including framing)
d)
Roof Framing Plan
e)
Elevation(s)
f)
Building section
g)
Lot grading, drainage and servicing plan, where applicable
4.
Residential Addition and Renovation
a)
Site Plan
b)
Foundation Plan
c)
Floor Plan (one per floor & including framing)
d)
Roof Framing Plan
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e)
Elevation(s)
f)
Building section
g)
Lot grading, drainage and servicing plan, where applicable
5.
New Residential Detached or Semi-Detached House
a)
Site Plan
b)
Foundation Plan
c)
Floor Plan (one per floor & including framing)
d)
Roof Framing Plan
e)
Elevation(s)
f)
Building section
g)
Lot grading, drainage and servicing plan, where applicable
6.
New Residential Townhouse, Tri-plex or Four-plex
a)
Approved Site Plan (agreement and drawings)
b)
Approved lot grading, drainage and servicing plan
c)
Foundation Plan
d)
Floor Plan (one per floor & including framing)
e)
Roof Framing Plan
f)
Elevation(s)
g)
Building section(s)
7.
New Residential Apartment Building
a)
Approved Site Plan (agreement and drawings)
b)
Approved lot grading, drainage and servicing plan
c)
Foundation Plan
d)
Floor Plan (one per floor)
e)
Floor and Roof structural plans
f)
Elevation(s)
g)
Building section(s)
h)
Window & door / hardware schedules, where applicable
i)
Room finish schedules, where applicable
j)
Mechanical drawings (plumbing and HVAC)
k)
Electrical drawings (lighting and fire alarm system)
l)
Sprinkler drawings, where applicable
m)
Standpipe drawings, where applicable
8.
New Non-Residential Building or Addition (Part 3 or 9)
a)
Approved Site Plan (agreement and drawings), where applicable
b)
Approved lot grading, drainage and servicing plan, where applicable
c)
Foundation Plan
d)
Floor Plan (one per floor)
e)
Floor and Roof structural plans
f)
Elevation(s)
g)
Building section(s)
h)
Window & door / hardware schedules, where applicable
i)
Room finish schedules, where applicable
j)
Wall sections and/or details, where applicable
k)
Mechanical drawings (plumbing and HVAC), where applicable
l)
Electrical drawings (lighting and fire alarm system), where applicable
m)
Sprinkler drawings, where applicable
n)
Standpipe drawings, where applicable
9.
Non-Residential Renovation (Part 3 or 9)
a)
Site Plan
b)
Floor Plan (one per floor)
c)
Floor and Roof structural plans, where applicable
d)
Elevation(s), if exterior work proposed
e)
Building section(s), where applicable
f)
Window & door / hardware schedules, where applicable
g)
Room finish schedules, where applicable
h)
Wall sections and/or details, where applicable
i)
Mechanical drawings (plumbing and HVAC), where applicable
j)
Electrical drawings (lighting and fire alarm system), where applicable
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10.
Designated Structures
The following plans prepared and stamped by a Professional Engineer or Architect:
a)
Approved lot grading, drainage and servicing plan, where applicable
b)
Site Plan
c)
Foundation Plan, where applicable
d)
Floor Plan (one per floor), where applicable
e)
Floor and Roof structural plans, where applicable
f)
Elevation(s), where applicable
g)
Sections and/or details, where applicable
DRAWING COMPLETENESS
Unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, plans or working drawings showing
and detailing the following information shall accompany all building permit applications.
Depending upon the nature, scope and scale of a project other additional information may
be required to demonstrate Building Code compliance at the discretion of the Chief Building
Official.
1.
The site plan drawing shall show:
a)
Property boundaries and dimensions;
b)
The location, use, height and dimensions of any existing and proposed
building(s) including, but not limited to front, side, and rear yard dimensions
and relationships to adjoining property lines, condominium corporation lines
and buildings, common element lines, where applicable;
c)
Relation of buildings and finished grade to existing elevations and storm
water drainage control plan on site, where applicable, and
d)
All existing and proposed parking layouts, retaining walls, swimming pools,
accessory buildings and any other such physical additions necessary to the
site.
2.
The lot grading, drainage and servicing plan(s) shall show:
a)
The property lines, building location, sidewalks, driveways, curb cuts, swales,
all utility services and new/existing service connections;
b)
Existing and proposed spot elevations for this project and adjacent
properties, slopes of driveways, sidewalks and swales, direction of drainage
flow; and
c)
Location of storm water catchment area, catch basins, below grade and
above grade utilities and connections into services at property line.
3.
The architectural drawings shall show:
a)
Building Code matrix, where applicable;
b)
Foundation plan and grade details; and
c)
Each floor plan with exact dimensions of the layout of all proposed areas and
identify each with room names;
d)
All wall thickness and type of construction, window and door openings and
schedules, elevator, sections and details of all walls, stairs and exits, fire
walls, fire separations, shaft and duct openings and other related pertinent
information;
e)
Building elevations, cross sections and wall sections showing all floor to floor
heights, materials and thickness, etc.; and
f)
Specifications where applicable.
4.
The structural drawings shall show:
a)
All foundation, floor, roof and wall structural elements indicating sizes, shapes
and proper locations, and all dead and live design loads and conditions of
loading;
b)
All reinforced concrete work indicating thickness and strength of concrete,
size spacing minimum cover and type of reinforcing steel;
c)
All lintel, column and beam locations and their size;
d)
Engineered roof truss and engineered floor/roof truss layout, where
applicable, and completion of APPENDIX 'B' - REVIEW FOR ROOF TRUSS
& ENGINEERED FLOOR / ROOF LAYOUT;
e)
Specifications, where applicable.
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5.
The mechanical and electrical drawings shall show:
a)
Mechanical drawings are to show the plumbing, heating, ventilation and air
conditioning including legends and schedules for compliance with the
Building Code. For Part 9 buildings, this information can be shown on the
same plan as the architectural;
b)
Electrical drawings are to show lighting, emergency lighting, exit signs, fire
alarm systems and their legends and schedules for compliance with the
Building Code. For Part 9 buildings, this information can be shown on the
same plan as the architectural;
c)
The location of all fire protection equipment such as early warning, detection
and suppression systems; and
d)
Specifications, where applicable.
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S c h e d u l e " C "
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CODE OF CONDUCT
1.
The Building Department Code of Conduct is meant to:
a)
Promote good behavior and actions by all Building Department staff,
including the Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors;
b)
Prevent an abuse of power, including unethical or illegal practices, by all
Building Department staff; and
c)
Promote honesty in the services provided by all Building Department staff.
2.
Building Department staff must:
a)
Always act in support of public well-being;
b)
Follow all relevant laws, codes and standards;
c)
Keep their qualifications up to date, and perform work in line with their
qualifications;
d)
Be professional and polite; and
e)
Act in keeping with the Corporation's Values of progressive, public
service, positive working environment, accountability and responsible.
3.
Code of Conduct
a)
In exercising powers and performing duties under the Building Code Act, the
Chief Building Official and Inspectors shall:
i)
Exercise powers in accordance with the provisions of the Building
Code Act, the Building Code and other applicable law that governs the
authorization, construction, occupancy and safety of buildings and
designated structures and the actions, duties and qualifications of
Chief Building Officials and Inspectors;
ii)
Act to identify and enforce compliance where significant
contraventions of the Act or regulations are known to exist;
iii)
Apply all relevant building laws, regulations and standards in a
consistent and fair manner, independent of any influence by
interested parties;
iv)
Not accept any personal benefit which may create conflict with their
duties; or perform duties where a personal interest may create a
conflict;
v)
Act honestly, reasonably, professionally, efficiently and in a timely
manner, and with integrity, objectivity and impartiality, in the discharge
of their duties; and
vi)
Obtain the counsel of persons with expertise where the Chief Building
Official or Inspector does not possess sufficient knowledge to make
an informed judgment.
b)
This code of conduct shall be brought to the attention of the public in the
following manner:
i)
Posting on the Corporation's web site; and
ii)
Posting in a conspicuous location at the customer service counter for
the Building Department.
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AP P E N D I X ' A ' - LOT GRADING CERTIFICATE
WHEREAS Article 9.14.6.1 and Article 3.1.18.1 of Division B of the Ontario Building Code (Ontario Regulation 332/12)
requires grading of the site so that water will not accumulate at, or near, the building and will not adversely affect
adjacent properties.
A. Project Information
Street Number
Street Name
Unit Number
Municipality
Province
Postal Code
Telephone Number
Project Description
B. Owner Information
First Name
Last Name
Street Number
Street Name
Suite/Unit Number
City/Town
Province
Postal Code
Telephone Number
C. Information and Declaration
First Name
Last Name
Company Name (if applicable)
Street Number
Street Name
Suite/Unit Number
City/Town
Province
Postal Code
Telephone Number
Email
I
declare that:
Affix Seal Below
(print name)
I have reviewed the plans for the (applicable Construction Activities to be added) at (applicable civic address to
be added) and have prepared this Grading and Drainage Plan to indicate the compatibility of the proposal to
existing adjacent properties and municipal services. It is my professional opinion that adherence to the
proposed grades as shown will produce adequate surface drainage and proper facility of the municipal services
without any detrimental effect to the existing drainage patterns, adjacent properties and municipal services.
Date
Signature of Designer
All personal information this form is collecting pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992, c. 23 and will be used for the purposes of the administration
and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Chief Building Official, Town of Hanover,
341 10th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 1P5, Telephone; 519.364.2780, Fax; 519.364.6456.
341 10th St. Hanover ON N4N 1P5 | 519.364.2780 | hanover.ca
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AP P E N D I X ' B ' - REVIEW FOR ROOF TRUSS & ENGINEERED FLOOR / ROOF
LAYOUT
A. Project Information
Street Number
Street Name
Unit Number
Municipality
Province
Postal Code
Telephone Number
Project Description
Permit Number:
B. Owner Information
First Name
Last Name
Street Number
Street Name
Suite/Unit Number
City/Town
Province
Postal Code
Telephone Number
C. Information
The roof truss layout and the trusses including truss
uplift have been reviewed and coordinated with the
building architectural / structural drawings and found to
be:
The engineered floor/roof layout and spans have
been reviewed and coordinated with the building
architectural / structural drawings and found to be:
Acceptable
N/A
Acceptable with the changes as noted
Acceptable
N/A
Acceptable with the changes as noted
D. Reviewed By
Signature of Professional Engineer
or Designer
(qualified in accordance with Division C - Part 3 Table 3-5-2-1)
Date:
Name (Printed):
Project No:
Firm Name:
Address:
Contact Information:
All personal information this form is collecting pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992, c. 23 and will be
used for the purposes of the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992. Questions
regarding this collection may be directed to the Chief Building Official, Town of Hanover, 341 10th Street,
Hanover, ON N4N 1P5, Telephone; 519.364.2780, Fax; 519.364.6456.
341 10th St. Hanover ON N4N 1P5 | 519.364.2780 | hanover.ca