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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HAWKESBURY
BY-LAWN° 2-2018
By-law respecting Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits and
Inspections and permit fees
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act 1992, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, as amended,
empowers Council to enact certain by-laws respecting construction, demolition and
change of use permits and inspections and the setting and refunding of fees;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of The Town of Hawkesbury
enacts as follows:
1.0
SHORT TITLE:
1.1
This by-law may be cited as the "Building By-law".
2.0
DEFINITIONS:
In this by-law,
2.1
"Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23 as
amended;
2.2
"applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applies for a
permit or any person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a
permit on the owner's behalf, or any person or corporation empowered by
statute to cause the demolition of a building or buildings and anyone
acting under the written authority of such person or corporation;
2.3
"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;
2.4
"as constructed plans" means as constructed plans as defined in
the Building Code;
2.5
"building" means a building as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Act;
2.6
"Building Code" means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act;
2.7
"construct" means to construct as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Act;
2.8
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official appointed by
by-law of the Corporation of The Town of Hawkesbury for the purposes of
enforcement of the Act;
2.9
"conditional permit" means a permit as prescribed in subsection 8(3) of
the Act;
2.10
"Corporation" means The Corporation of The Town of Hawkesbury;
2.11
"demolish" means to demolish as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Act;
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2.12
"owner" means the registered owner of the land and includes a lessee,
mortgagee in possession, and the person in charge of the property;
2.13
"permit" means permission or authorization given in writing by the Chief
Building Official to perform specific work regulated by this by-law, the Act,
and the Building Code, or to occupy a building or part thereof, or to change
the use of a building or part of a building or parts thereof as regulated by
the Act;
2.14
"permit holder" means the person to whom the permit has been issued
who assumes the primary responsibility for compliance with the Act and the
Building Code;
2.15
"plumbing" means plumbing as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Act;
2.16
"professional engineer" means a person who holds a license or a
temporary license under the Ontario Professional Engineer's Act, as defined
in the Building Code.
Terms not defined in this By-law shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the
Act or the Building Code.
3.0
CLASSES OF PERMITS:
3.1
Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition or change
of buildings and permit fees shall be as set forth in Schedule "A"
appended to and forming part of this By-law.
3.2
Permits for work other than that referred to in this By-law shall be obtained
from the appropriate authority having jurisdiction in accordance with the
by-laws of the Corporation and includes the following which are provided
for illustration only and do not limit the generality of the foregoing:
encroachments, culverts, water and sewer services, street cuts and
electricity.
4.0
PERMITS:
4.1
To obtain a permit, the owner or an agent authorized in writing by the
owner, shall file an application in writing by completing a prescribed form
available from the office the Chief Building Official or from the Building
Code website www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca, or from the Corporation website
www.hawkesbury.ca and shall 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, and contain the following information:
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4.2
Where application is made for a construction permit under subsection 8(1)
of the Act, the application shall:
(a)
include the completed prescribed provincial application form,
"Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish";
(b)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by the Act, the Building Code or this By-law
for the work to be covered by the permit;
(c)
where work includes plumbing, the application shall also in the
opinion of the Chief Building Official:
(i)
identify and describe in detail the plumbing work to be covered
by the permit for which the application is made; and
(ii)
include plans that show the location and size of every
building drain and every trap or inspection piece that is on
the building drain and a sectional drawing that shows the
size and location of every soil or waste pipe, trap and vent
pipe where the installation contains twelve (12) fixtures or
more.
4.3
Where application is made for a demolition permit under subsection 8(1) of
the Act, the application shall:
(a)
include the completed prescribed provincial application
form, "Application for a Permit to Construction or Demolish";
(b)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by the Act, the Building Code or this By-
law for the work to be covered by the permit;
(c)
be accompanied by satisfactory proof that arrangements have
been made with the proper authorities for the cutting off and
capping of all water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone or other
utilities and services;
(d)
be accompanied with waste site location where the debris will be
disposed.
4.4
Where application is made for a conditional permit under subsection 8(3) of
the Act, the application shall:
(a)
include the completed prescribed provincial application form,
"Application for a Permit to Construction or Demolish";
(b)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
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information as required by the Act, the Building Code or this
Bylaw for the work to be covered by the permit;
(c)
state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable
delays in the construction would occur if a conditional permit is
not granted;
(d)
state the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect
of the proposed building and the time in which such approvals will
be obtained;
(e)
state the time in which plans and specifications of the complete
building will be filed with the Chief Building Official;
(f)
be accompanied by a written agreement between the owner and
the Corporation as provided for in subclause C of Subsection 8(3)
of the Act;
(g)
a Letter of Credit from a Canadian chartered bank or a bonding
agreement issued by an insurance company will be acceptable as
a guarantee; and be accompanied by a deposit required to
guarantee reinstatement.
4.5
In addition to the requirements of subsection 4.4 of this By-law, every permit
application for part of a building shall:
(a)
include an application and paid fees for the entire project;
(b)
include plans and specifications covering the part of the work for
which more expeditious approval is desired, together with such
information pertaining to the remainder of the work as may be
required by the Chief Building Official; and
(c)
where a permit is issued for part of a building or project, the
holder of such permit may proceed, but the issuance shall not be
construed to authorize construction beyond the plans for which
the approval was given or as a guarantee that approval will
necessarily be granted for the entire building or project.
4.6
Every application for a change of use permit issued under subsection 10(1)
of the Act shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official, and shall:
(a)
include the prescribed information as required by the Chief
Building Official and describe the building or part thereof in which
the occupancy is to be changed;
(b)
identify and describe in detail the current and proposed
occupancies of the building or part of a building for which the
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application is made;
(c)
include plans and specifications which show 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, details of existing
sewage system, if any,
(d)
be accompanied by the required fees;
(e)
state the name, address and telephone number of the owner; and
(f)
be signed by the owner or their agent who shall certify the truth of
the contents of the application.
4.7
Where an application for a permit or for authorization to make a material
change to a plan, specification, document or other information on the
basis of which a permit was issued, contains an equivalent material,
system or building design for which authorization under section 9 of the
Act is requested, the following information shall be provided:
(a)
description of the proposed material, system or building design
for which authorization under section 9 of the Act is requested;
(b)
any applicable provisions of the Building Code; and
(c)
evidence that the proposed material, system or building design
will provide the level of performance required by the Building
Code.
5.0
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
5.1
Every applicant shall furnish,
(a)
sufficient plans, specifications, documents and other information to
enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether the
proposed construction, demolition, or change of use conforms to
the Act, the Building Code, and any other applicable law and
whether or not it may affect adjacent property; and
(b)
each application shall be accompanied by two (2) complete sets of
building plans including site plans and specifications unless
otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official.
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5.2
Plans shall:
(a)
include such working drawings as set out in Schedule "C" to this
Bylaw unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official;
(b)
be drawn to scale upon paper or other substantial material;
(c)
be legible and durable;
(d)
indicate the nature and extent of work or proposed occupancy in
sufficient detail to establish that the completed work will conform
to the Act, the Building Code, and any other applicable law.
5.3
The Chief Building Official shall determine the number of plans,
specifications, documents and other information required to be furnished
with an application for permit having regard for the requirements of any Act,
regulation or by-law respecting the examination or circulation of the
application.
5.4
The Chief Building Official may require that a set of plans of a building or
any class of buildings as constructed under Article 1.2.2 .. 1 Division C Part 1
be filed with the Chief Building Official on completion of construction under
such conditions as may be prescribed in the Building Code.
5.5
Plans and specifications furnished according to the By-law or otherwise
required by the Act become the property of the Corporation and will be
disposed of or retained in accordance with relevant legislation.
5.6
In lieu of separate specifications, the Chief Building Official may allow the
essential information to be shown on the plans, but in no case shall such
terms as "in accordance with the Act", "legal", or similar terms be used as
substitutes for specific information.
5.7
A site plan referenced to a current plan of survey certified by a Registered
Ontario Land Surveyor and a copy of such a survey shall be filed with the
Corporation unless this requirement is waived because the Chief Building
Official is able, without having a current plan of survey, to determine
whether the proposed work conforms to the Act, the Building Code and any
other applicable law. The site plan shall include:
(a)
lot size and dimensions of property;
(b)
setbacks from existing and proposed buildings to property
boundaries and to each other;
(c)
existing and finished ground levels, grades, elevations of bottom
or underside of footing and top of foundation, drainage flows and
directions, drainage outlet;
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(d)
existing right-of-way, easements and municipal services;
(e)
the location, size and capacity of all municipal services where
such services are affected by the proposed construction and the
size and location of all connections of services to the building or
buildings and the invert level of the building or sewer drain.
"Services" shall be deemed to include sanitary sewers, storm
sewers, municipal drains, watermains and electrical power lines.
(f)
the existence of any soil condition which may, in any manner,
affect the use or safety of the proposed building or facility.
5.8
Where required by the Chief Building Official, the applicant shall submit a lot
grading plan which shall identify the drainage courses and which grades of
adjacent land and grades of centre line of the road at each extremity of the
said lot for review and approval.
6.0
FEES:
6.1
The Chief Building Official shall determine the required permit fees
calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" of this By-law and the
required administration performance deposit calculated in accordance
with Schedule "B" of this By-law. No permit shall be issued until all the
fees therefore have been paid in full.
6.2
Where the fees are based on the cost or valuation of the proposed work,
such cost or valuation shall mean the total cost of all work regulated by
the permit including the cost of all material, labor, equipment, overhead
and professional and related services.
6.3
A maximum of three revisions by the Chief Building Official is included in
the permit fees listed in Schedule "A". Additional revisions will be
charged on an hourly rate as defined in said schedule.
7.0
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES:
7.1
Upon submission of a complete application, an administrative fee
representing the basic amount for the specific use as described in
Schedule A shall be submitted with the application.
7.2
The administrative fees are non-refundable unless the applicant, within 30
days from notification by the Chief Building Official that the permit is
issued, obtains said building permit and pay all related fees. Then, the
administrative fees will be credited towards the cost of the building permit.
7.3
For commercial buildings an administration fee of $1,000.00 shall be
submitted with the application.
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8.0
REVISION TO PERMIT:
8.1
After the issuance of a permit under the Act, notice of any material change
to a plan, specification, document or other information on the basis of
which the permit was issued, must be given in writing, to the Chief Building
Official together with the details of such change, which is not to be made
without his or her written authorization.
9.0
RESTRICTED PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY BUILDING:
9.1
A restricted permit for a temporary building may be issued by:
(a)
the Chief Building Official authorizing, for a limited time only, the
erection and existence of a building or part thereof and,
(b)
a permit for a temporary building may be extended provided
permission in writing is granted by the Chief Building Official.
10.0 RENEWAL OF PERMIT:
10.1
The Chief Building Official may issue a renewal of permit, or of a revoked
permit, provided the required fee is paid for such renewal and the plans
and specifications are made to comply with all the requirements of the Act,
the Building Code and any other applicable law in effect at the time the
the application for a renewal of permit is made.
11.0 PERMIT REVOCATION, DEFERRAL OR REVOCATION AND TRANSFER:
11.1
Revocation of Permit
(a)
Prior to revoking a permit under clauses sub (b) and (c) of
subsection 8(10) of the Act, the Chief Building Official shall provide
written notice of intention to revoke to the permit holder at his last
known address and, if on the expiration of thirty (30) days from the
date of such notice, the grounds for revocation continue to exist,
the permit may be revoked without further notice and all submitted
plans and other information may be disposed of;
(b)
There shall be no refund of permit fees where a permit has been
revoked.
11.2
Deferral of Revocation
(a)
On receipt of notice of intention to revoke a permit, a permit holder
may request in writing within thirty (30) days from the date thereof
that the Chief Building Official defer the revocation of such permit;
(b)
A request for deferral shall set out the reasons why the permit
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(c)
should not be revoked and the date by which the work will be
commenced or resumed;
Having considered the circumstances of the request and having
determined that there have been no changes to the Act and 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.
11.3 Transfer of Permit
(a)
Permits are transferable only upon the new owner completing a
permit application in accordance with the requirements of section 4
of this By-law;
(b)
A fee, as prescribed in Schedule "A", shall be payable on a transfer
of permit by the new owner who shall thenceforth be the permit
holder for the purposes of the Act and the Building Code;
(c)
Any fees or monies being held such as, but not limited to, the
administration performance deposit, will be deemed to be
transferable to the new permit holder, without any further notice
upon issuing the new permit;
(d)
The fee for the transfer of a permit is non-refundable.
12.0
NOTIFICATIONS:
12.1 With respect to prescribed notices under Article 1.3.5.1. Division C Part 1
of the Building Code, the permit holder or their authorized agent shall
notify the Chief Building Official or their designate that the construction is
ready for inspection.
12.2 With respect to notices given as per section 12.1 of this By-law, an
inspector shall undertake a site inspection of the building to which notice
relates within the timeframe stipulated within Article 1.3.5.3. Division C
Part 1 of the Building Code.
12.3 With respect to "additional notices" under Article 1.3.5.2 Division C. Part 1
of the Building Code, the permit holder or authorized agent shall notify the
Chief Building Official or their designate with the same notice as per
Article 1.3.5.2. Division C Part 1 of the Building Code prior to each stage
of construction for which notice in advance is required under the Building
Code.
12.4 A notice pursuant to this section is not effective until written or oral notice is
received by the Chief Building Official or their designate.
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13.0 DOCUMENTS ON SITE:
13.1
During the construction, the permit holder shall keep:
(a)
posted in a conspicuous place on the property in respect of which
the permit was issued, a copy of the permit or a poster, or placard
in lieu thereof and;
(b)
a copy of the approved drawings and specifications referred to in
the application for permit, on the property in respect to which the
permit was issued.
14.0 CONSTRUCTION FENCES:
14.1
A person issued a construction or demolition permit under the Building
Code Act, 1992, for any work in the Town of Hawkesbury 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.
14.2 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 after having regard for:
(a)
The proximity of the site to occupied dwellings;
(b)
The proximity of the site to places frequented by the public, including
streets, parks, businesses and workplaces;
(c)
The effectiveness of any existing fencing adjacent to the site;
(d)
The feasibility and effectiveness of fencing the site;
(e)
Any proposed security measures to deter entry to the site;
(f)
The hazard presented by the activity occurring and materials used
on the site;
(g)
The expected duration of the hazard; and
(h)
Any other safety considerations.
14.3 Where work on a construction or demolition site is substantially
suspended or abandoned, the Chief Building Official may revoke an
exemption granted under this section by serving written notice of the
revocation on the permit holder.
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14.4
Every fence required by this section shall:
(a)
Be erected at the perimeter of the site to fully enclose the site;
(b)
Be built to deter entry by unauthorized persons or vehicles;
(c)
Have no rails, other horizontal or diagonal bracing, attachments or
pattern of openings on the outside that would facilitate climbing;
(d)
Contain no opening more than 150 millimeters (6 inches) wide or
less than 900 millimeters (35.5 inches) above the bottom of the
fence except where required for access to and from the site;
(e)
At any access opening, be equipped with gates that shall:
i)
Contain wire mesh or similar material sufficient to provide
visibility for traffic entering or exiting the site;
ii)
Be built to specifications that provide performance and safety
at least equivalent to the fence; and
iii)
Deter entry by unauthorized persons;
(f)
Be maintained:
i)
In good repair with no gaps larger than 100 millimeters (4
inches) below the fencing and be free of graffiti and posters;
ii)
Free from health, fire and accident hazards, and
iii)
So that any access opening is closed and locked or securely
reinstalled when the site is unattended; and
(g)
Be removed not later than 30 days after completion of the
construction or demolition work.
14.5 A fence required by this subsection shall:
(a)
If erected on a residential site between an excavation on the site
and a public sidewalk or lane that is within 3.0 meters (10 feet) of
the excavation, have a height not less than 1.8 meters (6 feet)
along the grade outside the enclosed area;
(b)
If erected on any other residential site, have a height not less than
1.2 meters (4 feet) above the grade outside the enclosed area;
(c)
If erected on any other construction or demolition site, have a
height not less than 1.8 meters (6feet) above the grade outside the
enclosed area.
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14.6 A fence required by this subsection shall be built to the following minimum
standards:
(a)
If erected between an excavation and a public sidewalk or lane
that is within 3.0 meters (10 feet) of the excavation, the fence shall
be built of wood;
(b)
If built of wood, the outside face shall be smooth exterior grade
plywood or wafer board 12.5 millimeters (1/2 inch) thick that is
close-boarded, securely nailed or screwed to 89 millimeter by 89
millimeter (4X4) vertical posts spaced at 2.4 meter (8 feet) centers
and embedded sufficiently deep into the ground to provide a rigid
support and securely nailed or screwed to 39 millimeter by 89
millimeter (2X4) horizontal rails secured to the vertical posts at the
top, bottom and intermediate locations at 600 millimeter (24
inches) centers;
(c)
If build with plastic mesh, the fencing shall be fastened securely at
200 millimeter (8 inches) centers to steel Tor 50 millimeter (2
inches) wide U posts, spaced at not more than 1.2 meter (4 feet)
centers and embedded at least 600 millimeters (24 inches) into the
ground, with the top and bottom of the plastic mesh secured
horizontally by an 11-gauge lacing cable threaded through the
mesh and looped and fastened to each post;
(d)
If build with chain link, the mesh shall have openings no larger
than 50 millimeters (2 inches) and shall be fastened securely both
to vertical steel posts, spaced at not more than 2.4 meter (8 feet)
centers and embedded at least 600 millimeters (24 inches) into the
ground, and to top and bottom horizontal steel rails or 9-gauge
steel wire;
(e)
Any hoarding, canopy or similar protective barrier required under
provincial law may form part of the fence;
(f)
The fence may be a combination of the fence types specified in
this subsection or may be built of other materials if the fence can
be shown to provide performance and safety equivalent to fence
types specified and the Chief Building Official authorizes its use".
14.7 Where this article conflicts with any legislation, Regulation or other by-law,
the more restrictive applies.
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15.0 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT:
15.1
The provisions of this By-Law shall be administered and enforced by the
Chief Building Official, or his/her subordinate only insofar as permitted
under the Act.
16.0 PENALTY:
16.1
Any person who contravenes any provisions of this By-law is guilty of an
offence and upon conviction shall forfeit and pay a penalty as provided for
in the Ontario Building Code Act 1992, S.O. 1992, Chap. 23 and
amendments thereto.
17.0 SCHEDULES TO BY-LAW:
17.1
The schedules attached to this By-law are deemed to form part of this By-
law.
18.0 SEVERABILITY:
18.1
It is declared that if any section or subsection of this by-law or part or parts
thereof be declared by any competent Court of Law to be illegal, it shall be
deemed to be severable and all parts hereof are declared to be separate
and independent and enacted as such.
19.0
REPEAL OF PREVIOUS BY-LAWS:
19.1
By-Law N°. 18-2008 is hereby repealed.
20.0 DATE AND EFFECT
20.1
This By-law shall take full effect on the date of its passing.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 29th DAY OF
JANUARY, 2018.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HAWKESBURY
SCHEDULE "A"' BY-LAWN° 2-2018
The Fees Schedule below applies only to newly created Gross Floor Area (GFA) (i.e., new
buildings or additions to existing buildings).
The permit fees for Stand Alone or Miscellaneous Work or Alterations and/or Renovations
to existing buildings where no new GFA is created shall be calculated on the estimated
construction value at an amount established in the table per $1,000.00 in assessed
construction value.
Applicants are requested to provide the GFA in imperial (sq. ft).
$ I SQ.FT UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
GROUP A - Assembly occupancies
DESCRIPTION
EFFECTIVE
DATE
-
All except as noted below
-
Schools, Colleges, Universities
-
Community centers, theaters, arenas,
recreational facilities
GROUP B - Institutional occupancies
Divisions 2, 3
Hospitals and Nursing Homes ...
All other B occupancies
-
BASIC OF $100.00 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
2018
2019
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
$2.75 (shell)
$2.95 (shell)
$2.95 {interior)
$3.15 {interior)
$1.60 (shell)
$1.70 (shell)
$1.35 (interior)
$1.45 (interior)
$1.70 (shell)
$1.80 (shell)
$1.35 {interior)
$1.45 {interior)
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
$2.45. (shell)
$2.60 (shell)
$2.45 {interior)
$2.60 (interior)
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
$1.90 (shell)
$2.00 (shell)
$0.95 {interior)
$1.05 (interior)
2020
Basic amount+
$3.05 (shell)
$3.25{interior)
$1.80 (shell)
$1.55 (interior)
$1.90 (shell)
$1.55 {interior)
Basic amount+
$2.85 (shell)
$2.85 (interior)
Basic amount+
$2.10 (shell)
$1.15 (interior)
GROUP C - Residential occupancies
DESCRIPTION
EFFECTIVE
2018
2019
2020
DATE
Residential dwelling unit, cottage or mobile
Basic amount
Basic amount
Basic amount
home (per unit, up to 3 units)
$1,600/unit +
$1,725/unit +
$1,850/unit +
$0.63 I sa. ft
$0.64 /so.ft
$0.65 I so. ft
Residential apartment building (4 or more units)
Basic amount
Basic amount
Basic amount
$1,600 +
$1,725 +
$1,850 +
$1.35 / sa. ft
$1.45 / sa. ft
$1.55 Isa. ft
House addition, roofed porch, solarium
Basic amount
Basic amount
Basic amount
$270.00 +
$280.00 +
$290.00 +
$1.25 / sa. ft
$1.35 / sa. ft
$1.45 Isa. ft
Multiple residential addition
Basic amount
Basic amount
Basic amount
$1,600/unit +
$1,725/unit +
$1,850/unit +
$0.63 / sa. ft
$0.64 / sa. ft
$0.65 Isa. ft
Residential garage, carport or utility shed
Basic amount
Basic amount
Basic amount
$120.00 +
$130.00 +
$140.00 +
$.060 Isa. ft
$0. 75 Isa. ft
$0.85 / sa. ft
Veranda, deck, balcony or gazebo
Basic amount
Basic amount
Basic amount
$100.00 +
$110.00+
$120.00 +
$0.50 Isa. ft
$0.60 Isa. ft
$0. 70 I sa. ft
Hotel / Motel
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
$1.70
$1.80
$1.90
Residential retirement home
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
$1.70
$1.80
$1.90
Above ground pool
Flat rate
Flat rate
Flat rate
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
In-ground pool
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
$1.00 Isa. ft
$1.10 / sa. ft
$1.20 I so. ft
GROUP D - Business and Personal Service occupancies
EFFECTIVE
2018
2019
2020
DATE
Office buildings and any other Group D building
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
not listed below
$1.45 ( shell)
$1.55 (shell)
$1.65 (shell)
$1.65 (interior)
$2.05 (interior)
$2.15 (interior)
Police and fire station
$1.95 (shell)
$2.05 (shell)
$2.15 (shell)
$2 .25 (interior)
$2.35 (interior)
$2.45 (interior)
GROUPE - Mercantile occupancies
All
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
$1.25 (shell)
$1 .45 ( shell)
$1.65 (shell)
$1.45 (interior)
$1.65 (interior)
$1.85 (interior)
GROUP F - Industrial occupancies
DESCRIPTION
EFFECTIVE
2018
2019
2020
DATE
Industrial buildings, warehouses
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
$1.25 ( shell)
$1.35 (shell)
$1.45 (shell)
$0. 78 (interior)
$0.88 (interior)
$0. 98 (interior)
Office area in any industrial building (car
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
dealership)
$1.45 Isa. ft
$1.55 Isa. ft
$1.65 Isa. ft
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
Single story self-storage buildings
$0.40 I sq. ft
$0.50 I sq. ft
$0.60 I sq. ft
Demolition permits
DESCRIPTION
EFFECTIVE
2018
2019
2020
DATE
Residential - single or semi-detached dwelling
Flat fate
Flat rate
Flat rate
$130.00
$160.00
$200.00
All other uses - residential, commercial,
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
industrial
$13.00/$1,000.00
$14.00/$1,000.00
$15.00/$1,000.00
Permit fees for alterations and/or renovations to
Basic amount Basic amount
Basic amount
existing building of any group where no new
$100.00 +
$100.00 +
$100.00 +
GFA is created on the estimated construction
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
value.
per/$1,000
per/$1,000
per/$1,000
Applicants are requested to provide the GFA in
imperial ( SQ ft.)
DESCRIPTION
EFFECTIVE DATE
2018
2019
2020
Plumbing - residential
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
Basic amount+
Single detached
$110.00
$120.00
$130.00
Semi- detached
$170.00
$180.00
$190.00
Duplex
$150.00
$160.00
$170.00
Multiple dwelling
$ 90.00
$100.00
$110.00
Townhouse row
$100.00
$110.00
$120.00
Condominium
$100.00
$110.00
$120.00
$10.00 each additional washroom for each unit
OTHER BUILDINGS
Initial fee
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
Drains
$40.00
$45.00
$50.00
Stacks
$25.00
$30.00
$35.00
Fixtures
$15.00
$16.00
$17.00
Testable backflow prevention device
Flat rate
Flat rate
Flat rate
$100.00
$110.00
$120.00
Connection to the lateral storm sewer
$75.00
$100.00
$125.00
Connection to the lateral sanitary sewer
$75.00
$100.00
$125.00
FIRE PROTECTION
Basic amount
Basic amount
Basic amount
Fire alarm system or Sprinklers/each
$300.00 +
$300.00 +
$300.00 +
$0.06 /sq.ft.
$0.07 I sq. ft.
$0.08 / sq. ft.
Commercial kit exhaust system
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
Tents
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
Temporary buildings (trailers, buildings on
$125.00
$150.00
$200.00
construction sites for office or sales purposes,
other permitted temporary building for duration
of not more than nine months
Work without permit
Any person or contractor who commences construction, demolition or changes
the use of a building before a permit is issued by the Corporation shall in
addition to any other penalty under the Act, Building Code, or this by-law pay
an additional fee equal to 100% of the amount calculated as the regular permit
fee but in no case shall the additional fee exceed $10,000.00, in order to
compensate the Corporation for the additional work incurred by such early start
of work.
Partial or conditional permits
Shall be subject to an administrative surcharge of 10% of the full permit fee but
in no case shall the surcharge be less than $300.00 and shall not exceed
$1,000.00.
Revocation deferrals
The fee to aoolv for a deferral of a revocation of a oermit shall be $100.00.
Permit transfers
The fee for transferring a processed permit to another lot or to another owner
shall be $200.00.
Change to plans, specifications or other
When material changes are made to plans, specifications or other documents
documents
after the original plan review has been completed, the fee to review the
amended plans, specifications, or other documents shall be 25% of the original
full oermit but in no case shall the surcharae be less than $100.00.
Work order inspections
$100.00
$110.00
$120.00
Location change
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Change of use
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
Renewal
25% of original
25% of original
25% of original
permit fee
permit fee
permit fee
$100 minimum
$100 minimum
$100 minimum
Preliminary inspections or investigations
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
Inspection fees for inactive permits for more
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
than two vears
Additional revision fees
$100.00/hour
$100.00/hour
$100.00/hour
The fees for all building types, structures and work not provided for in A to F and Misc. above will be based on the fee established
in the schedule based on thousand dollar increments of the value of project.
A minimum fee of $100 shall be charged for any permit application unless otherwise noted.
For classes of permits not described or included in the Schedule and for projects not reflecting realistic value, a reasonable
market value permit fee shall be determined bv the CBO.
EXPLANATORY NOTES
- Floor area of the proposed work shall be measured to the outer face of exterior walls and to the
center line of party walls or demising walls.
- Except for interconnected floor spaces, no deduction shall be made for openings within the floor
area (i.e. stairs, elevators, escalators, shafts and similar openings).
- Mechanical penthouses and floors, mezzanines, lofts, habitable attics, and interior balconies
shall be included in all floor area calculations.
- Finished basements that provide for the required principal rooms to form a residential unit shall
be assessed at the same rate as the remainder of the building (i.e. stacked townhouses).
- The occupancy categories in the Schedule correspond with the major occupancy classifications
in the Ontario Building Code. For mixed occupancy floor areas, the Service Index for each of
the applicable occupancy categories shall be used, except where an occupancy category is
less than 10% of the floor area (includes office area in any industrial building-see Group F
Classification) or as specified below.
- Specific use types such as Police and Fire Stations identified in the Schedule shall be charged
at the Service Index rate indicated for the entire building. For a Car Dealership, the office rate
indicated under the Industrial Occupancy Classification shall apply to the combined office and
showroom portion of the building only.
- Corridors, lobbies, washrooms, lounges, and similar areas shall be included and classified
according to the major occupancy classification for the floor area on which they are located.
When these areas are totally separated from the remainder of the floor area, they shall be
assessed based on the rate for the occupancy they serve.
- For separate shell and first time fit-up permits (typical for retail strip plaza), the Service Index for
each application shall add up to that of the complete building. The floor area for the fit-up shall
be equal to the total floor area of the shell building (i.e. area must include unfinished area that
remains as storage or warehouse space). Subsequent fit-up permits shall be assessed based
on the GFA of work identified using the construction value method to assess the permit fee.
- When calculating the square feet, the gross area of the building is calculated.
*After 2020, fees will be increased on January 1st of each year by the Consumer Price Index for the
Ottawa region for the month of October of the previous year.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HAWKESBURY
SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAWN° 2-2018
ADMINISTRATION PERFORMANCE DEPOSIT
VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION PERFORMANCE DEPOSIT
Single detached, semi-detached up to three
$2,500
dwellinos
OTHER CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
Value between $25,000 and $99,000
$1,000
Value between $100,000 and $499,999.99
$2,000
Value equal to or over $500,000.00
$7,500
DEMOLITION COSTS
Minimum costs
$1,000
Notes to Schedule "B"
Note The value of construction is calculated as per Schedule "A" of By-law N° 2-2018. For single dwelling units and semi-
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detached dwelling units, the performance deposit shall be $2,500.00. For all other construction, the above table applies.
Note Once a permit has been issued by the Chief Building Official, the administration performance deposit will be refunded in
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whole or in part to the permit holder in accordance with the following provisions:
One hundred per cent (100%) of the administration performance deposit is to be refunded if construction is fully completed
within one (1) year of the date of the issuance of the permit,
Seventy five percent (75%) of the administration performance deposit is to be refunded if construction is fully
completed within two (2) years of the date of the issuance of the permit,
Fifty percent (50%) of the administration performance deposit is to be refunded if construction is fully completed within
three (3) years of the date of the issuance of the permit,
Twenty five percent (25%) of the administration performance deposit is to be refunded if construction is fully
completed within four (4) years of the date of the issuance of the permit.
No refund of the administration performance deposit will be awarded if construction is not fully completed within four (4)
years of the date of the issuance of the permit. This will not relieve the permit holder of obligations under any regulations
of any By-Law, the Building Code Act or regulations made thereunder.
For multi-residential, commercial, institutional and industrial, the owner or the applicant shall provide a schedule of
work to be approved by the Chief Building Official and the refund will be established based on the proposed schedule.
Note The refund of the whole or in part of the administration performance deposit shall not be deemed a waiver of any
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provisions of any By-Law or requirements of the Building Code Act or regulations made thereunder. Also the refund should
not be construed as a certification or guarantee that the building for which a permit was issued meets all the requirements
of the Building Code Act or regulations made thereunder.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HAWKESBURY
SCHEDULE "C" TO BY-LAWN° 2-2018
List of Plans and Working Drawings, as defined in Building Code, required to accompany the
application
Site Plan
Lot Grading Plan
Foundation Plans
Floor Plans
Framing Plans
Roof Plans
Sections and Details
Elevation Plans
Electrical Drawings
Heating and Ventilation Drawings
Plumbing Drawings
Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Standpipe Drawings
Energy Efficiency Report and Design
Note: The Chief Building Official may specify that not all the above mentioned plans are required
to accompany an application for a permit.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HAWKESBURY
SCHEDULE "D" TO BY-LAWN° 2-2018
AGREEMENT USE OF ADMINISTRATION PERFORMANCE DEPOSIT
I,-------~ the applicant for a building permit to
______________________ on Lot
Plan _________ , hereby agree that as a condition precedent to the
validity of any permit issued to me by the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury
for the said work, and in consideration of the issuance of a Permit to me, hereby
deposit with the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury the sum of
$ ______ as a Administration Performance Deposit for the completion of
all work as authorized and/or required by the said permit and the repair of any
damages to municipal property and payment for cleaning of municipal street as
provided in the By-laws of the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury or
otherwise, within such time limit as is provided in this and other said By-laws or, if
not specifically provided in the By-laws, within such time as the Chief Building
Official may, in his discretion consider adequate (to which exercise of discretion I
hereby irrevocable submit) and in the event of my failure to so perform,
I hereby consent to the adoption of such procedures as may be necessary
by Chief Building Official or by any person appointed by him and /or them for such
purpose, including unrestricted entry upon my property, to complete the said work
and/or repair any damage and/or repay the Corporation for cleaning of municipal
streets all as et out in the said Bylaws, with payment for such procedures to be
deducted from the said performance deposit and the balance, if any, to be
refunded to me and for so doing this shall irrevocably constitute his full and
sufficient authority.
I further understand and agree that, if my final inspection has not been
carried out and approved, within the specifications of Schedule "B" - note 2, from
the date of my issuance of my building permit that I will forfeit my performance
deposit of$. _____ and that the amount would become part of the general
revenues of the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury, for their own use
absolutely.
I HEREBY completely release the Corporation and its agents, employees
and workmen from any and all claims for damages or otherwise which may arise
as a result of the procedures herein authorized and taken by them, except for such
claims as may arise as a result of negligence on the part of such agents,
employees, or workmen.
DATED at the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury this _____ _
day of _________ _
20, __ _
Witness
Applicant
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HAWKESBURY
SCHEDULE "E" TO BY-LAWN° 2-2018
GENERAL REVIEW FORM
COMMITMENT TO GENERAL REVIEWS BY ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERS
(EABO Standard Form Endorsed by OAA, PEO and Ontario Building Officials
Association)
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HAWKESBURY
SCHEDULE "F" TO BY-LAWN° 2-2018
CODE OF CONDUCT
FOR THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAUINSPECTORS
PURPOSE
1.
LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY
1.1.
The Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended states that a
principal authority shall establish and enforce a code of conduct for the chief
building official and inspectors.
2.
PURPOSE OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT
2.1
The purposes of this code of conduct are:
a)
To promote appropriate standards of behavior and enforcement actions by
the Chief Building Official in the exercise of a power or the performance of
a duty under this Act or the Building Code;
b)
To prevent practices which may constitute an abuse of power, including
unethical or illegal practices, and
c)
To promote appropriate standards of honesty and integrity.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES
3.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT:
The Chief Building Official and inspectors undertake at all time to:
a)
Act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of building
works and structures;
b)
Maintain his knowledge and understanding of the best current building
practices. The building laws and regulations relevant to his building
certifying functions;
c)
Comply with the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Building Code and
any other Act or Law that regulates or governs Building Officials or their
functions;
d)
Avoid situations where there may be, or where there may reasonably
appear to be, a conflict between his duties to his clients, his profession, his
peers and the public at large and his personal interests;
e)
Not act beyond his level of competence or outside his area of expertise;
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f)
Apply all relevant building laws, regulations and standards strictly and
without favor and independent of the influence of interested parties;
g)
Perform his inspections and certifying duties impartially and in accordance
with the highest professional standards, without any influence from anyone,
in a fair and consistent manner and efficiently and in a timely manner.
h)
Not divulge any confidential or sensitive information or material, that he
became privy to in the performance of his duties, except in accordance
with laws governing freedom of information and protection of privacy;
i)
Abide by the highest moral and ethical standards and avoiding any
conduct,
j)
Extend professional courtesy to all; and
k)
Maintain current accreditation to act as an Ontario Building Official.
4. BREACHES OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT
The Ontario Building Code Act provides that the performance of Building officials
and Inspectors will be measured against this Code of Conduct. The Chief
Administrative Officer will review any allegations brought forward that the Code of
Conduct has been breached and will report to Council. Disciplinary action arising
from violations of this Code of Conduct is the responsibility of the Chief
Administrative Officer who will have regard to the relevance of the conduct to the
official's power and responsibilities as well as the severity and frequency of any
misconduct.
5. PUBLIC NOTICE
This Code of Conduct will be published on the municipal website:
www.hawkesbury.ca.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HAWKESBURY
SCHEDULE "G" TO BY-LAWN° 2-2018
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT OR DEMOLISH