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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF McNAB/BRAESIDE
BY-LAW NO. 2014-20
Being a By-law respecting Construction, Demolition
and Change of Use Permits and Inspections
___________________________________________
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992 empowers Council to pass certain by-
laws respecting construction, demolition and change of use permits and inspections.
NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the Township of McNab/Braeside enacts as follows:
1.
This by-law may be cited as the Building By-law.
2.
Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition and change of use of
buildings and permit fees shall be as set out in Schedule "A" to this by-law.
3.
Where a permit is issued for part of a building or project this shall not be construed to
authorize construction beyond the plans for which approval was given nor that approval
will necessarily be granted for the entire building or project.
4.
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.
5.
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 at the offices of the
municipality. The prescribed form shall be as set out in Schedule "C" to this By-law.
6.
Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official, and
contain the following information:
(i)
Where application is made for a building permit under subsection 8(1) of the Act,
the application shall:
(a)
identify and describe in detail the work and occupancy to be covered by
the permit for which application is made,
(b)
describe the land on which the work is to be done, by a description that
will readily identify and locate the building lot,
(c)
include complete plans and specifications as described in this by-law for
the work to be covered by the permit and show the occupancy of all parts
of the building,
(d)
state the valuation of the proposed work including materials and labour,
(e)
state the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owner, architect
or engineer, where applicable, or other designer or constructor,
(f)
be accompanied by a written acknowledgment of the owner that he has
retained an architect or professional engineer to carry out the field review
of the construction where required by the Building Code, and
(g)
be signed by owner or his or her authorized agent who shall certify the
truth of the contents of the application.
(ii)
Where application is made for a demolition permit under subsection 8(1) of the
Act, the application shall:
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(a)
contain the information required by clauses (1)(a) to (g), and
(b)
be accompanied by satisfactory proof that arrangements have been made
with the proper authorities for the cutting off and plugging of all water,
sewer, gas, electric, telephone or other utilities and services.
(iii)
Where application is made for a conditional permit under subsection 8(3) of the
Act, the application shall:
(a)
contain the information required by clauses (1)(a)to (g),
(b)
contain such other information, plans and specifications concerning the
complete project as the Chief Building Official may require,
(c)
state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in
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,
and
(e)
state the time in which plans and specifications of the complete building
will be filed with the Chief Building Official.
(iv)
(a)
In the event that the property, which is the subject of a building permit is
transferred, the person to whom it is transferred shall apply to the Chief
Building Official to transfer the building permit to the new owner.
(b)
The new owner shall complete the prescribed form set out in Schedule D.
(c)
Upon the completion of the transfer of the building permit, the new owner
shall become responsible for the work that has been done pursuant to the
permit and for the completion of the work.
(d)
In the event that the Chief Building Official or the Township of
McNab/Braeside seeks to enforce the provisions of the Building Code Act,
its regulations, or this by-law, with respect to the work to be done pursuant
to the permit, the person to whom the permit is transferred shall be
responsible for compliance.
7.
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)
describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed, by a
description that will readily identify and locate the building,
(b)
identify and describe in detail the current and proposed occupancies of the
building or part of a building for which the 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,
(d)
state the name, address and telephone number of the owner,
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(e)
be signed by the owner or his or her authorized agent who shall certify the
truth of the contents of the application.
8.
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)
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,
(c)
evidence that the proposed material, system or building design will
provide the level of performance required by the Building Code.
9.
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 or change of use will conform with the Act, the Building Code and any other
applicable law.
Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, be
accompanied by two complete sets of the plans and specifications required under this by-
law.
Plans shall be drawn to scale on paper or other durable material, shall be 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.
10. Site plans shall be referenced to an up-to-date survey and, when required 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:
a)
lot size and the dimensions of property lines and setbacks
to any existing or proposed buildings,
b)
existing and finished ground levels or grades, and
c)
existing right-of-way, easements and municipal services.
11. a)
Fees for a required permit shall be as set out in Schedule "A" to this By-law and
are due and payable upon issuance of a permit. 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 and below grade measured as the horizontal area between the exterior face
of the exterior walls except that floors below grade shall be calculated as 50% of
their total area. Provided that where application is made for a conditional permit,
fees shall be paid for the complete project.
b)
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.
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12. The owner or an authorized agent shall notify the Chief Building Official at least two
business days prior to each stage of construction for which notice in advance is required
under the Building Code.
13. The forms prescribed for use as applications for permits, for orders and for inspection
reports shall be set out in Schedule "C" to this By-law.
14. 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.
AND FURTHER, that this By-Law shall come into force and effect 60 days from the passing
thereof, and;
AND FURTHER, that By-Law # 2013-63 is hereby rescinded.
BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, that all By-Laws or parts thereof, and all or any Resolutions of
Council contrary thereto, or inconsistent herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed.
READ a first time this 18th day of March, 2014.
READ a second time this 18th day of March, 2014.
READ a third and final time and passed this 18th day of March, 2014.
______________________________
______________________________
MAYOR
CAO/CLERK
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SCHEDULE "A"
This is Schedule "A" to By-Law No. 2014-20
respecting Classes of Permits and Permit Fees
Class of Permit
Fees
- Minimum Permit Fee ............................................................
$ 100.00
- Residential Building Permit ................................................ G.F.A. x
$ .70
- Comm/Industrial/Institutional Building Permit .................. G.F.A. x
$ 1.10
- Building Accessory to a Residential Unit..............................
$ 150.00
Over 375 sq. ft.................................................................... G.F.A. x
$ .40
- Demolition Permit. ................................................................
$ 50.00
- Plumbing Permit ....................................................................
$ 20.00 per fixture
As shown on Building Form D
Min. for new construction. .............................................
$200.00
Min. for additions/repairs ...............................................
$ 100.00
- Alterations/Renovations Permit. ............................................
$ 150.00
including an outdoor wood burning furnace
- Conditional Permit. ................................................................
$ 100.00
- HVAC Permit ........................................................................
$ 100.00
- Change of Use Permit. ...........................................................
$ 300.00
- Revision or Renewal of permit ..............................................
$ 100.00
- Porch/Carport.........................................................................
$ 100.00
............................................................................
- Permit to Install an Interior Wood Burning Appliance/Chimney No Fee
(Inspection and Certification arranged by Property owner and submitted to CBO)
- McNab/Braeside Municipal Buildings ..................................
No Fee
- Other Buildings, farm buildings, storage buildings, greenhouses,
fabric covered buildings .................................................
$ .30/sq. ft.
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SCHEDULE "B"
This is Schedule "B" to By-law No. 2014-20
respecting
List of Plans or Working Drawing to accompany applications for permits
1)
The Site Plan
2)
Floor Plans
3)
Foundation Plans
4)
Framing Plans
5)
Roof Framing Plans
6)
Sections and Details
7)
Building Elevations
8)
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Drawings
9)
Plumbing drawings
NOTE:
The Chief Building Official may specify that not all the above mentioned plans
are required to accompany an application for a permit.
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SCHEDULE "C"
This is Schedule "C" to By-law No. 2014-20 respecting Forms
Form 1
Application for Building Permit including Conditional Permit, Demolition Permit,
Change of Use Permit, Plumbing Permit
Form 2
Site Plan
Form 3
Building Permit (various classes if necessary) Conditional Permit, Demolition
Permit, Change of Use Permit
Form 4
Inspection Report
Form 5 Orders (various types)
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SCHEDULE "D"
This is Schedule "D" to By-Law No. 2014-20
respecting
APPLICATION TO TRANSFER A BUILDING PERMIT
Building Permit No. ____________________
Original Applicant ______________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________
Permit Transferred To: ___________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________
Phone: Home __________________ Work _____________________
I, the undersigned, understand that the transference of a Permit shall not be deemed as a waiver
of any of the provisions of any by-laws or requirements of the Building Code Act, or Regulations
made thereunder, notwithstanding anything included in or omitted from the plans or other
material filed in support of or in connection with the Building Permit.
I acknowledge that in the event the permit is transferred, any changes from plans or
specifications filed for the Building Permit, is prohibited, unless authorized by the Chief
Building Official, and such could result in an Order to Comply, and/or a charge being preferred
and a summons issued by the Provincial Court
I acknowledge that in the event that the Chief Building Official or the Township of
McNab/Braeside seeks to enforce the provisions of the Building Code Act, its Regulations, or
this by-law, with respect to the work to be done pursuant to the permit, I shall be responsible for
compliance.
Date _________________ Signature__________________________
Authorized:________________________________________
Date _____________________ C.B.O. ___________________________