North Bay, Ontario
· No. 2018-53
· adopted 2018-08-14
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH BAY
BY-LAW NO. 2018-53
BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE
ADMINISTRATION OF BUILDING
PERMITS & TO REPEAL BY-LAW 2007-07
WHEREAS section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, SO 1992, c 23 authorizes
the council of a municipality to pass by-laws respecting construction, demolition
and change of use permits and related matters;
AND WHEREAS section 36 of the Building Code Act, 1992 provides for penalties
upon conviction of an offence in contravention of a by-law passed under s. 7 of
the Building Code Act, 1992;
AND WHEREAS section 431 of the Municipal Act, 2001, SO 2001, c. 25
provides that if a by-law of a municipality made under that statute or any other
provincial statute is contravened and a conviction entered, in addition to any
other remedy and to any penalty imposed by the by-law, the court may make an
order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the person
convicted;
AND WHEREAS the current Building Code is O Reg 332/12 which largely came
into effect on January 1, 2014 to replace O Reg 350/06;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of North Bay wishes to repeal By-law
2007-07, as amended and enact a new building by-law for the issuance of
permits and related matters, including a fee schedule for all applicable building
permit fees:
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of North Bay
hereby ENACTS as follows:
PART 1 - DEFINITIONS
1.
In this By-law
(1)
"Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, SO 1992, c 23 as
amended;
(2)
"applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applies
for a permit or the person authorized by the owner to apply for a
permit on the owner's behalf;
(3)
"architect" means a holder of a license, a certificate of practice, or a
temporary license under the Architects Act, RSO 1990 c A.26 as
defined in the Building Code;
(4)
"as constructed plans" means as constructed plans as defined in
the Building Code;
(5)
"building" means a building as defined in s. 1(1) of the Act;
(6)
"Building Code" means O Reg 332/12, made under the Building
Code Act, 1992;
(7)
"Chief Building Official" means a Chief Building Official as defined
in s. 1(1) of the Act;
(8)
"City" means The Corporation of the City of North Bay;
(9)
"construct" means to construct a building as defined in s. 1(1) of the
Act;
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(10)
"demolish" means demolish as defined in s. 1(1) of the Act;
(11)
"forms" means the applicable Provincial or Municipal prescribed
forms as set out in Schedule "B" of this By-law;
(12)
"inspector" means an inspector as defined in s. 1(1) of the Act;
(13)
"owner" includes, in respect of the property on which the
construction or demolition will take place, the registered owner, a
lessee and a mortgagee in possession;
(14)
"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 as regulated by the Act;
(15)
"plumbing" means plumbing as defined in s. 1(1) of the Act;
(16)
"professional engineer" means a person who holds a license or a
temporary license under the Professional Engineers Act, RSO
1990, c P.28 as defined in the Building Code;
(17)
"registered code agency" means registered code agency as defined
in s. 1(1) of the Act;
(18)
"regulations" means regulations as defined in s. 1(1) of the Act;
(19)
"sewage system" means a sewage system as defined in the
Building Code; and
(20)
"work" means construction or demolition of a building or part
thereof, as the case may be.
2.
Terms not defined in this By-law shall have the meaning ascribed to them
in the Act or the Building Code.
PART 2 - CLASS OF PERMIT
3.
Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition and change
of use of buildings, blasting operations, fencing, and permit fees shall be
as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law.
PART 3 - PERMIT APPLICATION
4.
To obtain a permit, the owner or an authorized agent of the owner shall file
with the Chief Building Official an application on the prescribed form as set
out in Schedule "B" of this By-law.
PART 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.
All applications for a permit, in addition to meeting all other application
requirements set out in this By-law, shall:
(1)
identify and describe in detail the work, use and occupancy to be
covered by the permit for which the application is made;
(2)
identify and describe in detail the existing use(s) and the proposed
use(s) for which the premises are intended;
(3)
include the legal description, the municipal address and where
appropriate, the unit number of the land on which the work is to be
done;
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(4)
be accompanied by plans and specifications as described in this
By-law;
(5)
be accompanied by the required fees as calculated in accordance
with Schedule "A" of this By-law;
(6)
be accompanied by the completed "Applicable Law" form in
accordance with Schedule "B" of this By-law;
(7)
state the name, address and telephone number of the owner, and
where the owner is not the applicant, the authorized agent, and
where applicable, the qualified architect, engineer or other designer
and the constructor or person hired to carry out the construction or
demolition, as the case may be;
(8)
when Division C, Article 1.2 of the Building Code applies, be
accompanied by a completed and signed Commitment to General
Review by Architect and Engineer in accordance with Schedule "B"
of this By-law, acknowledging that an architect or professional
engineer, or both, have been retained to carry out the general
review of the construction or demolition of the building, including
the certification of Architect and/or Engineer as to retention for that
purpose;
(9)
include, where applicable, the applicant's registration number
where an applicant is a builder or vendor as defined in the Ontario
New Home Warranties Plan Act, RSO 1990, c O.31; and
(10)
be signed by the owner or authorized agent who shall certify as to
the truth of the contents of the application.
PART 5 - PERMITS
6.
Construction Permits
In addition to the general requirements set out in Part 4 of this By-law, an
application for a construction permit shall:
(1)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
(2)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Division C, Article 1.3.1.3., Sentence 5
of the Building Code and as described in this By-law for the work
covered by the permit; and
(3)
upon compliance with the Act and this By-law, and the applicant
executing the Declaration and Acceptance form as set out in
Schedule "C" of this By-law, a permit shall be issued by the Chief
Building Official.
7.
Approval in Part (Staged Permits)
In addition to the general requirements set out in Part 4 of this By-law:
(1)
an application for a construction permit for part of a building (staged
permits):
a) shall use the provincial application form, "Application for a
Permit to Construct or Demolish", as set out in Schedule "B" of
this By-law;
b) shall include plans and specifications covering the work for
which more expeditious approval is desired, together with such
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information pertaining to the remainder of the work as may be
required by the Chief Building Official;
c) shall be accompanied by the required fee for the entire project
and required administrative fee for the partial permit as
calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" of this By-law; and
d) may be issued only for the three stages indicated in Schedule
"A" of this By-law but issuance of a staged permit shall not be a
representation that a permit will be issued for the other stages;
(2)
the Owner / Applicant shall, upon the issuance of each staged
building permit, provide financial security by way of a deposit or
Irrevocable Letter of Credit in an amount from $10,000.00 to
$25,000.00, as determined by the Chief Building Official, in favour
of The Corporation of the City of North Bay;
(3)
in the event that the construction proceeds beyond the approved
staged work, the City shall cash the deposit or Letter of Credit; and
(4)
upon issuance of the full building permit, the City shall return the
balance of the deposit or Letter of Credit to the Owner / Applicant.
8.
Demolition Permits
In addition to the general requirements set out in Part 4 of this By-law, an
application for a demolition permit shall:
(1)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish", as set out in Schedule "B" of this By-law;
(2)
when Division C, Article 1.2.2.3. of the Building Code applies, be
accompanied by a signed Commitment to General Review by
Architect and Engineer on a form prescribed by the Chief Building
Official in Schedule "B" of this By-law;
(3)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Division C, Article 1.3.1.3., Sentence 5
of the building code and as described in this By-law for the work to
be covered by the permit; and
(4)
be accompanied by a valid Certificate of General Liability Insurance
policy with a minimum coverage of $2,000,000 (two million dollars)
per occurrence.
9.
Conditional Permits
In addition to the general requirements set out in Part 4 of this By-law, an
application for a conditional permit pursuant to s. 8(3) of the Act, shall:
(1)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish", as set out in Schedule "B" of this By-law;
(2)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Division C, Article 1.3.1.3., Sentence 5
of the Building Code and as described in this By-law for the work to
be covered by the permit;
(3)
state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable
delays in construction would occur if a conditional permit is not
granted;
(4)
state the necessary approval which must be obtained in respect of
the proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be
obtained;
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(5)
state the time in which plans and specifications of the complete
building will be filed with the Chief Building Official; and
(6)
require the owner and such other persons as the Chief Building
Official determines to enter into an agreement with the City,
pursuant to s. 8(3) of the Act.
10.
Change of Use Permit
In addition to the general requirements set out in Part 4 of this By-law, an
application for a change of use permit shall:
(1)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish", as set out in Schedule "B" of this By-law;
(2)
describe the building in which the use is to be changed, by a
description that will readily identify and locate the building;
(3)
identify and describe in detail the current and proposed uses of the
building or part of a building for which the application is made; and
(4)
include plans and specifications showing the current and proposed
use 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, and details of the existing sewage system, if
any.
11.
Permit to Occupy an Unfinished Building
An application for occupancy of an unfinished building permit pursuant to
Division C, Article 1.3.3.1. of the Building Code shall:
(1)
use the application form in Schedule "B" of this By-law, "Application
for a Permit to Occupy a Building Prior to Completion";
(2)
indicate the total floor area proposed for occupancy;
(3)
indicate the total number and location of units proposed for
occupancy; and
(4)
be signed by the owner or authorized agent who shall certify the
truth of the contents of the application.
12.
Blasting Permits
In addition to the general requirements set out in Part 4 of this By-law, an
application for a blasting permit shall:
(1)
use the application form in Schedule "B" of this By-law "Application
for a Permit for Blasting Operations";
(2)
include a valid Certificate of Comprehensive General Liability
Insurance policy specifically covering blasting operations with a
minimum coverage of $2,000,000 (two million dollars) per
occurrence; and
(3)
include a pre-blast survey whenever a blasting permit is applied for.
13.
No person shall carry out any blasting operations or cause or permit
blasting operations to be carried out without first obtaining a permit under
this By-law authorizing the operations.
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14.
The applicant, owner or authorized agent shall take all necessary steps
and precautions to ensure that the blasting operations are carried out and
performed in a safe, lawful and proper manner.
15.
The City and the City's contractors involved in municipal servicing work
done under City contract shall be exempt from provisions of this section.
16.
Fence Permits
In addition to the general requirements set out in Part 4 of this By-law, an
application for a fence permit shall:
(1)
use the application form in Schedule "B" of this By-law, "Application
for a Permit to Construct a Fence"; and
(2)
demonstrate compliance with all of the prescribed requirements
contained in the City of North Bay's Fence By-law 2002-105 as
amended.
17.
Revision to a Permit
(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, shall be given in writing,
to the Chief Building Official together with the details of such
change, which is not to be made without the prior written
authorization of the Chief Building Official.
(2)
Notification of any material change may be in the form of an
application for revision to a permit where changes are major and
may take the form of a revision permit being issued.
18.
Transfer of Permits
No person shall transfer a permit when land changes ownership, or in any
other circumstance, except in accordance with this section:
(1)
the applicant shall submit to the Chief Building Official a written
signed request for the transfer, which shall include a signed
statement by the new owner assuming all responsibilities for
compliance with the permit documents;
(2)
the written request shall be accompanied by the fee for transfer of
permits as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law; and
(3)
upon approval of the transfer by the Chief Building Official, the
Chief Building Official shall re-issue the permit in the name of the
new owner.
19.
Revocation of Permits
Pursuant to s. 8(10) of the Act, the Chief Building Official may revoke a
permit issued under the Act:
(1)
if it was issued on mistaken, false or incorrect information;
(2)
if, six months after its issuance, the construction or demolition in
respect of which it was issued has not, in the opinion of the Chief
Building Official, been seriously commenced;
(3)
if the construction or demolition of the building is, in the opinion of
the Chief Building Official, substantially suspended or discontinued
for a period of more than one year;
(4)
if it was issued in error;
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(5)
if the holder requests in writing that it be revoked, or
(6)
if a term of the agreement under s. 8(3)(c) of the Act has not been
complied with.
PART 6 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
20.
Every applicant shall submit sufficient information, including plans,
specifications, documents and other information, 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.
21.
Each application shall, unless otherwise determined by the Chief Building
Official, be accompanied by two complete sets of plans and specifications
prepared in accordance with generally accepted architectural and
engineering practices for the construction of the building.
22.
Plans shall be drawn to scale on paper, shall be legible and, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall be dated and marked "issued
for construction" and shall contain the necessary designer information as
required by the Act.
23.
Site Plans submitted shall be referenced to a current plan of survey
certified by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor and a copy of such survey
shall be filed with the City 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 is in compliance with the Act, the
Building Code, and any other applicable law. The site plan shall be
professionally prepared showing:
(1)
lot dimensions;
(2)
lot area and percentage of lot coverage of the proposed building
and any other existing buildings;
(3)
location and setback of the proposed building from the property
lines of the lot;
(4)
location and distance of every other adjacent building from the
property lines and main building; and
(5)
proposed finished grade elevations at the four corners of the
subject property as well as the proposed finished grades at the
exterior corners of the proposed dwelling or building.
24.
On completion of the construction and prior to occupancy being granted, a
plan of survey prepared and certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor shall
be filed with the City verifying the location of the building.
25.
Minor additions, accessory buildings, sundecks, garages and carports are
exempt from the requirements in section 23(5). However, the Chief
Building Official may require a plan of survey certified by an Ontario Land
Surveyor to establish compliance of any building constructed on a lot
where there is information of potential non-compliance.
26.
On completion of the construction and prior to occupancy being granted
for single family dwellings, semi-detached dwellings and small buildings a
lot grading plan/certificate prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor is
required verifying the finished grades are in compliance with the building
permit documents and the approved lot grading site plan.
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PART 7 - ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
27.
Where an application for a permit or for authorization to make a material
change to the plan, specification, document or other information on the
basis of which a permit was issued, contains an alternative solution to the
acceptable solutions in Division B of the Building Code, the application
shall provide:
(1)
a description of the proposed material, system or building design;
(2)
any applicable provisions of the Building Code; and
(3)
evidence that the proposed material, system or building design will
provide the level of performance required by the Building Code.
PART 8 - PRESCRIBED NOTICES AND INSPECTIONS
28.
The person to whom a permit has been issued under s. 8 of the Act shall
give to the Chief Building Official notice of the readiness for inspection in
accordance with prescribed notices described in Division C, Article
1.3.5.1. and Article 1.3.5.2. of the Building Code. These mandatory
notification stages and inspections are listed in Schedule "D" of this By-
law.
29.
In addition to the Building Code construction requirements regulating
backfill inspections, the City of North Bay requires that prior to the
commencement of backfilling - concrete nails shall be fixed to the exterior
corners of the foundation walls to signify the approved elevations of the
future finished grades. An Ontario Land Surveyor is required to establish
the grade elevations and to install the concrete nails.
30.
Notices shall be given as required by Division C, Article 1.3.5.1. and
Article 1.3.5.2. of the Building Code.
PART 9 - REGISTERED CODE AGENCIES
31.
Where the City has entered into agreements with registered code
agencies, the Chief Building Official is authorized to enter into services
agreements with registered code agencies and appoint them to perform
specified functions from time to time pursuant to s.4.1 of the Act.
PART 10 - FEES
32.
The Chief Building Official shall determine the required fees for the work
proposed and the applicant shall pay the fees calculated in accordance
with Schedule "A" of this By-law. No permit shall be issued until the fees
therefore have been paid in full.
33.
Where fees payable in respect of an application for a construction or
demolition permit issued under s. 8(1) of the Act or a conditional permit
issued under s. 8(3) of the Act are based on a floor area, the floor area
shall mean the total floor space of all storeys above grade and all finished
storeys below grade, measured as the horizontal area between the outer
face of exterior walls and to the centre of party walls or demising walls.
34.
Fees payable in respect of a conditional permit issued under s. 8(3) of the
Act shall be paid for the complete project plus the applicable additional fee
in accordance with Schedule "A" of this By-law.
35.
Fees payable in respect of an application for a change of use permit
issued under s. 10(2) of the Act shall be calculated in accordance with
Schedule "A" of this By-law.
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36.
Where construction is incomplete or deficient and a call-back re-inspection
is required to determine compliance, the applicant shall pay the fee as set
out in Schedule "A" of this By-law, prior to the inspection being conducted.
PART 11 - CHANGING PERMIT FEES
37.
Prior to passing a By-law to change the fees, the City shall:
(1)
hold at least one public meeting at which any person who attends
has an opportunity to make representations with respect to the
matter;
(2)
ensure that a minimum of 21 days' notice of the public meeting is
given to every person and organization that has, within five years
before the day of the meeting, requested such notice; and
(3)
ensure that the notice sets out:
a) the City's intention to pass the By-law, and whether the By-law
would impose any fee that was not in effect on the day the
notice is given or would change any fee that was in force on the
day the notice is given; and
b) an estimate of the costs of administering and enforcing the Act
by the City, the amount of the fee or of the change to the
existing fee, and the rationale for imposing or changing the fee.
38.
Any person or organization wishing to receive notice as set out above
shall make such request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk.
PART 12 - REFUNDS
39.
In the case of withdrawal of an application or, abandonment of all or a
portion of the work or, the non-commencement of the work or, the refusal
or revocation of a permit, upon written request by the applicant the Chief
Building Official shall determine the amount of paid permit fees that may
be refunded to the applicant, if any, in accordance with Schedule "A" of
this By-law.
40.
Fees may be refunded as a percentage of the fees payable under this By-
law as follows:
(1)
80 percent if administrative functions only have been performed;
(2)
70 percent if administrative and zoning functions only have been
performed;
(3)
50 percent if the permit has been issued and the construction has
not commenced; and
(4)
permit fees for a revoked permit shall not be refunded.
PART 13 - FENCING
41.
Where, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, a construction or
demolition site presents a particular hazard to the public, the Chief
Building Official may, under ss. 7(1)(i) and 7(1)(j) of the Act, require the
erection of such fencing as the Chief Building Official deems necessary to
abate that hazard.
42.
The height of every fence shall be a minimum of 4 feet (1.2 meters) and a
maximum of 6 feet (1.8 meters), to be measured from the highest adjacent
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grade, and shall be of a description as determined by the Chief Building
Official.
PART 14 - PENALTY
43.
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an
offence and, pursuant to s. 36(3) of the Act, is liable on conviction to a fine
of:
(1)
not more than $50,000 for a first conviction; and
(2)
not more than $100,000, for any subsequent offence.
44.
If a corporation is convicted of an offence, the maximum penalty that may
be imposed upon the corporation, pursuant to s. 36(4) of the Act, is
$100,000 for a first offence and $200,000 for any subsequent offence.
45.
For the purposes of this By-law, an offence is a subsequent offence if
there has been a previous conviction under this By-law.
46.
If any provision of this By-law is contravened and a conviction entered, in
addition to any other remedy and to any penalty imposed by this By-law,
the court in which the conviction has been entered and any court of
competent jurisdiction thereafter may make an order prohibiting the
continuation or repetition of the offence by the person convicted.
47.
Every person who contravenes an Order issued by a court pursuant to this
By-law is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to the penalties
set out in this Part.
PART 15 - APPOINTMENTS
48.
The persons listed in Schedule "E" of this By-law are hereby confirmed in
the appointment to the offices set opposite their names.
PART 16 - SEVERABILITY
49.
Should any section, clause or provision of this by-law be declared by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same does not affect the
validity of the By-law as a whole or in part thereof, other than the part
which was declared to be invalid.
PART 17 - CODE OF CONDUCT
50.
The Code of Conduct for Building Officials set out in Schedule "F" of this
By-law is hereby established.
PART 18 - SCHEDULES
51.
The following Schedules are attached to and form part of this By-law:
Schedule "A" Building Classification, Classes of Permits and Permit Fees
Schedule "B" Forms
Schedule "C" Building Permit
Schedule "D" Prescribed Notices and Inspections
Schedule "E" Staff Appointments
Schedule "F" Code of Conduct for Building Officials.
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PART 19 - REPEAL
52.
By-law No. 2007-07 and all amending by-laws thereto are hereby
repealed.
PART 20 - SHORT TITLE
53.
This By-law shall be known and may be cited as the "Building By-law".
PART 21 - EFFECTIVE DATE
54.
This By-law comes into force on August 14, 2018.
Read a First Time in Open Council this 14th day of August, 2018.
Read a Second Time in Open Council this 14th day of August, 2018.
Read a Third Time in Open Council and enacted and passed this 14th day of
August, 2018.
_________________________
_________________________
Mayor Allan McDonald
City Clerk Karen McIsaac
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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH BAY
BUILDING BY-LAW 2018-53
SCHEDULE "A"
BUILDING CLASSIFICATION, CLASSES OF PERMITS AND PERMIT FEES
BUILDING CLASSIFICATION
Permit Fee
New Construction
1. Group "A" Assembly Occupancies:
Schools, libraries, theatres, churches, restaurants,
etc.
2. Group "B" Institutional Occupancies:
Hospitals, nursing homes, care homes, etc.
3. Group "D" Business and Personal Services
Occupancies:
Offices, banks, medical clinics, etc.
4. Group "E" Mercantile Occupancies:
Retail stores, supermarkets, department stores, etc.
5. Group "F" Industrial Occupancies:
Warehouses, factories, etc.
$11.23 per $1,000 of
construction value. Minimum
fee shall be $765.
6. Group "C" Residential Occupancies:
Single family dwellings, semi-detached dwellings,
duplexes, apartments, hotels, motels, etc.
$1.36 per square foot of
finished gross floor area above
grade; $0.32 per square foot
of basement finished floor
area.
7. Farm Buildings
$2,732 for buildings up to
10,000 ft2 and $0.25/ft2 for
buildings with a floor area over
10,000 ft2.
Additions, Renovations or Alterations
8. Group "A", "B", "D", "E" or "F"
$11.23 per $1,000 of
construction value. Minimum
fee shall be $765.
Additions
9. Group "C"
$1.36 per square foot of
finished gross floor area above
grade; $0.32 per square foot
of basement finished floor
area. Minimum fee shall be
$765.
10. Farm Buildings
$683 for buildings up to
10,000 ft2 and $0.25/ft2 for
buildings with a floor area over
10,000 ft2.
Renovations / Alterations
11. Group "C"
$11.23 per $1,000 of
construction value. Minimum
fee shall be $765.
Miscellaneous
12. Group "C" Residential:
Garage, carport, accessory building, deck, etc.
$190.00 flat fee.
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Class of Permit
Permit Fee 2016
1. Staged Permits:
a) Excavation and Foundation Stage
b) Structural and Architectural Stage
c) Mechanical and Electrical Stage
Permit fees associated with the entire
construction project shall be collected prior to the
first stage of a staged permit being issued.
The permit fee will be collected for each of the three
staged permits.
$218.00
2. Fees for temporary tents and air supported
structures
$109.00
3. Demolition permit
$109.00
4. Minor amendments to active building permits
$109.00
5. Change of Use Permit where no construction is
taking place
$109.00
6. To authorize partial occupancy of building or
occupancy of a partially completed building
$109.00
7. Permit to construct a fence
$109.00
8. Permit for blasting operations
$109.00
9. Transfer of permit
$109.00
10. Miscellaneous request for inspection under City By-
Laws
$109.00
11. Re-inspections where the work is not complete or
is deficient
$109.00
Notes:
1.
Fees for classes of permit not described or included in this Schedule shall
be determined by the Chief Building Official.
2.
The occupancy classification shall be established in accordance with the
occupancy definitions of the Building Code.
3.
A garage serving only the dwelling unit to which it is attached or built in
and an unfinished basement located within a dwelling unit shall not be
included in the area calculations.
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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH BAY
BUILDING BY-LAW 2018-53
SCHEDULE "B"
FORMS
Applicable provincially mandated forms authorized under s. 7(1)(f) of the Building
Code Act, 1992 and municipal forms.
Form 1
-
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
Form 2
-
Application for a Permit for Blasting Operations
Form 3
-
Application for a Permit to Construct a Fence
Form 4
-
Applicable Law Form
Form 5
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Acknowledgement by Applicant of Incomplete Application Form
Form 6
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Commitment to General Review by Architect and Engineer
Form 7
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Application for a Permit to Occupy a Building Prior to Completion
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FORM # 1
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
This form is authorized under subsection 8(1.1) of the Building Code Act.
For use by Principal Authority
Receipt number:
Permit number:
Date Received:
Roll Number:
Application submitted to:
CITY OF NORTH BAY
(Name of municipality, upper-tier municipality, board of health or conservation authority)
A. Project information
Building number, street name
Unit number
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Plan number/other description
Project value est. $
Area of work (m2)
Purpose of application
New construction
Addition to an
existing building
Alteration/repair
Demolition
Conditional
Permit
Proposed use of building
Current use of building
Description of proposed work
Applicant
Applicant is:
Owner or
Authorized agent of owner
Last name
First name
Corporation or partnership
Street address
Unit number
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Province
E-mail
Telephone number
Fax
Cell number
Owner (if different from applicant)
Last name
First name
Corporation or partnership
Street address
Unit number
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Province
E-mail
Telephone number
Fax
Cell number
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Builder (optional)
Last name
First name
Corporation or partnership (if applicable)
Street address
Unit number
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Province
E-mail
Telephone number
Fax
Cell number
Tarion Warranty Corporation (Ontario New Home Warranty Program)
i.
Is proposed construction for a new home as defined in the Ontario New Home Warranties
Plan Act? If no, go to section G.
Yes
No
ii. Is registration required under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act?
Yes
No
iii. If yes to (ii) provide registration number(s): ____________________________________
Required Schedules
i) Attach Schedule 1 for each individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities.
ii) Attach Schedule 2 where application is to construct on-site, install or repair a sewage system.
H. Completeness and compliance with applicable law
i) This application meets all the requirements of clauses 1.3.1.3 (5) (a) to (d) of Division C of the
Building Code (the application is made in the correct form and by the owner or authorized agent, all
applicable fields have been completed on the application and required schedules, and all required
schedules are submitted).
Payment has been made of all fees that are required, under the applicable by-law, resolution or
regulation made under clause 7(1)(c) of the Building Code Act, I992, to be paid when the application
is made.
Yes
Yes
No
No
ii) This application is accompanied by the plans and specifications prescribed by the applicable by-law,
resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(b) of the Building Code Act, 1992.
Yes
No
iii) This application is accompanied by the information and documents prescribed by the applicable by-
law, resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(b) of the Building Code Act, 1992 which enable
the chief building official to determine whether the proposed building, construction or demolition will
contravene any applicable law.
Yes
No
iv) The proposed building, construction or demolition will not contravene any applicable law.
Yes
No
I. Declaration of applicant
I __________________________________________________________________________________________declare that:
(print name)
1.
The information contained in this application, attached schedules, attached plans and specifications, and other attached
documentation is true to the best of my knowledge.
2.
If the owner is a corporation or partnership, I have the authority to bind the corporation or partnership.
___________________________ _________________________________________________________________
Date
Signature of applicant
Personal information contained in this form and schedules is collected under the authority of subsection 8(1.1) of the Building Code Act,
1992, and will be used in the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992. Questions about the collection of personal
information may be addressed to: a) the Chief Building Official of the municipality or upper-tier municipality to which this application is
being made, or, b) the inspector having the powers and duties of a chief building official in relation to sewage systems or plumbing for an
upper-tier municipality, board of health or conservation authority to whom this application is made, or, c) Director, Building and
Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay St., 2nd Floor. Toronto, M5G 2E5 (416) 585-6666.
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Schedule 1: Designer Information
Use one form for each individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities with respect to the project.
A. Project Information
Building number, street name
Unit no.
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Plan number/ other description
B. Individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities
Name
Firm
Street address
Unit no.
Lot/con.
Municipality
Postal code
Province
E-mail
Telephone number
Fax number
Cell number
C. Design activities undertaken by individual identified in Section B. [Building Code Table 3.5.2.1. of
Division C]
House
Small Buildings
Large Buildings
Complex Buildings
HVAC - House
Building Services
Detection, Lighting and Power
Fire Protection
Building Structural
Plumbing - House
Plumbing - All Buildings
On-site Sewage Systems
Description of designer's work
D. Declaration of Designer
I ___________________________________________________________________ declare that (choose one as appropriate):
(print name)
I review and take responsibility for the design work on behalf of a firm registered under subsection 3.2.4.of Division
C, of the Building Code. I am qualified, and the firm is registered, in the appropriate classes/categories.
Individual BCIN: _________________________________
Firm BCIN:
_________________________________
I review and take responsibility for the design and am qualified in the appropriate category as an "other designer"
under subsection 3.2.5.of Division C, of the Building Code.
Individual BCIN: _________________________________
Basis for exemption from registration: ___________________________________
The design work is exempt from the registration and qualification requirements of the Building Code.
Basis for exemption from registration and qualification:__________________________________________
I certify that:
1.
The information contained in this schedule is true to the best of my knowledge.
2.
I have submitted this application with the knowledge and consent of the firm.
___________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Date
Signature of Designer
NOTE:
1.
For the purposes of this form, "individual" means the "person" referred to in Clause 3.2.4.7(1) d).of Division C, Article 3.2.5.1. of
Division C, and all other persons who are exempt from qualification under Subsections 3.2.4. and 3.2.5. of Division C.
2.
Schedule 1 is not required to be completed by a holder of a license, temporary license, or a certificate of practice, issued by the
Ontario Association of Architects. Schedule 1 is also not required to be completed by a holder of a license to practise, a limited
license to practise, or a certificate of authorization, issued by the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario.
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FORM # 2
CITY OF NORTH BAY
APPLICATION FOR A
PERMIT FOR BLASTING OPERATIONS
PERMIT # ____________
PERMIT TYPE CODE: M40
DATE RECEIVED_____________
DATE ISSUED ______________
Project Location: ____________________________________
Roll Number: ________________________
Receipt: ___________________
Property Owner's Name: ___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
Applicant's Name: ________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
Contractor's Name: _______________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
Brief description of blasting operation proposed.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Conditions of Approval
Prior to the issuance of a permit, the applicant shall deposit with the Chief
Building Official a valid Certificate of Comprehensive General Liability
Insurance policy specifically covering blasting operations with a minimum
coverage of $2,000,000 (two million dollars) per occurrence.
Prior to the issuance of a permit, the applicant shall be required to carry out,
and file with the Chief Building Official a Pre-Blast Survey.
Each application may require a site plan, drawn to scale, that indicates
property line locations, and the proposed blasting area.
I/we agree to comply with The Corporation of the City of North Bay's Building
By-law and any amendments thereto.
I hereby signify that I will comply with the conditions on this application and I
certify the truth of all the statements or representations contained therein.
Application submitted on this _____ day of _______________________, 20___.
___________________________________________
Signature of Owner or Authorized Agent
____________________________
_______________________________
Date Authorized
Chief Building Official
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for this Blasting Permit Application.
Questions about this collection or personal information should be directed to the City Clerk, 200
McIntyre Street East, North Bay (705) 474-0626, ext. 2510.
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FORM # 3
CITY OF NORTH BAY
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT
TO CONSTRUCT A FENCE
PERMIT #_____________
PERMIT TYPE CODE: ________
DATE RECEIVED:_____________
DATE ISSUED: ______________
Project Location: ____________________________________
Roll Number: ________________________
Receipt: ___________________
Property Owner's Name: ___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
Applicant's Name: ________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
Contractor's Name: _______________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
Property Line Fence
Pool Fence
Wooden Fence
Chain Link
Stone
Metal
Other: ____________________
Conditions of Approval
Each application will be approved based upon receipt of the applicable fee
and approval from other pertinent departments.
Each application shall be accompanied by a site plan, drawn to scale, that
indicates property line locations, building locations and proposed location of
fence, including fence height.
I/we agree to comply with The Corporation of the City of North Bay's Fence
By-law No. 2002-105 and any amendments thereto.
This permit authorizes the construction of a fence located entirely on the
subject property. In the event the fence or any portion of the fence is
constructed on the property line or on the abutting property, this permit may
be revoked.
I hereby signify that I will comply with the conditions on this application and I
certify the truth of all the statements or representations contained therein.
Application submitted on this _____ day of _______________________, 20___.
_____________________________________
Signature of Owner or Authorized Agent
__________________________
_______________________________
Date Authorized
Chief Building Official
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for this Fence Permit Application.
Questions about this collection or personal information should be directed to the City Clerk, 200
McIntyre Street East, North Bay (705) 474-0626, ext. 2510.
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FORM #4
APPLICABLE LAW
Project Location: ____________________________________
Roll Number: ________________________
Receipt: ___________________
Property Owner's Name: ___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
Applicant's Name: ________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
List of Applicable Law
Check below all applicable law as set out in Division A, Article 1.4.1.3. of the
Building Code and attach documents establishing compliance with each such
law.
Section 14 of O Reg 137/15, made under the Child Care and Early Years
Act, 2014
Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006
Section 6 of RRO 1990, Reg. 314, made under the Elderly Persons Centres
Act
Section 5 of the Environmental Assessment Act
Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act
Section 47.3 of the Environment Protection Act
Section 168.3.1 of the Environmental Protection Act
Section 168.6(1)(2) of the Environmental Protection Act
Section 14 of the Milk Act
Section 11.1 of O Reg 267/03, made under the Nutrient Management Act,
2002
Section 30(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act
Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Section 34.5 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Section 34.7(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act
Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Section 17.4 of the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act
Section 14 of the Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994
Section 41 of the Planning Act
Section 42 of the Planning Act
Section 2 of O Reg 239/13, made under the Public Lands Act
Section 5 of O Reg 239/13, made under the Public Lands Act
Section 34 or 38 of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act
Sections 28 and 53 of the Development Charges Act, 1997
Sections 257.83 and 257.93 of the Education Act
Section 5(4) of the Environmental Assessment Act
Section 133(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001
Section 27(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act
Section 33 of the Planning Act
Section 46 of the Planning Act
By-laws made by a municipality under an agreement entered into under
section 5.81 of the Aeronautics Act (Canada)
Regulations made by a conservation authority under section 28(1)(c) of the
Conservation Authorities Act
By-laws made under section 40.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act
By-laws made under section 34 or 38 of the Planning Act
By-laws made under O Reg 174/16, made under the Planning Act
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By-laws made under O Reg 246/01 (Development Permits), made under the
Planning Act which continue in force despite the revocation of that
Regulation by reason of section 19 of O Reg 173/16 (Community Planning
Permits) made under that Act
Orders made by the Minister under section 47 of the Planning Act or section
17(1) of the Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994
By-laws made under any private Act that prohibit the proposed construction
or demolition of the building unless the by-law is complied with
Declaration of Owner / Applicant
I, (print name) ____________________________________ certify that:
1.
The proposed building, construction or demolition complies with the
applicable law.
2.
Attached is documentation that establishes compliance with the applicable
law.
3.
I have the authority to bind the corporation or partnership (if applicable).
_________________________
_________________________________
Date
Signature of Owner/Agent
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FORM # 5
PERMIT #______
CITY OF NORTH BAY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY APPLICANT OF AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
Pursuant to Division C, Sentence 1.3.1.3. (6) of the Building Code
Part A
A pre-screening of the application to (description of work)
________________________________________________________________
____________________________
At (location of work) ________________________________________ reveals
that the application is incomplete in that the following items are missing:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
As such, the application is not entitled to the processing time periods prescribed
in Column 2 of Table 1.3.1.3. of Division C of the Building Code.
The City of North Bay will, however accept the incomplete application for
processing if the Acknowledgement below is completed.
Part B
I, (print name of applicant): _________________________________________
acknowledge that my application as described in Part A does not meet the
requirements of Division C, Sentence 1.3.1.3.(5) of the Building Code and
therefore is not entitled to the time periods prescribed in Column 2 of Table
1.3.1.3. of the Building Code.
Notwithstanding the above, I wish to have the application accepted for
processing and understand that a permit cannot be issued until all the
information is submitted and reviewed for compliance.
I have authority to bind the corporation or partnership (if applicable).
___________________
____________________________________
(Date)
(Signature of Applicant)
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FORM #6
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FORM #7
PERMIT # ____________
CITY OF NORTH BAY
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO OCCUPY A BUILDING
PRIOR TO COMPLETION
To the Chief Building Official
The undersigned hereby applies for a permit described above. Pursuant to the
requirements of section 11 of the Building Code, you are hereby informed that
the construction has been substantially completed in accordance with the permit
documents and the Building Code.
Project Location: ____________________________________
Roll Number: _______________________________________
Receipt: ___________________________________________
Property Owner's Name: ___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
Applicant's Name: ________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
Contractor's Name: _______________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
Architect/Engineer's Name: ________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
I hereby request an inspection at the above noted location.
Dated at North Bay this __________ day of ____________________ 20____.
________________________________
Signature of Owner/Agent
Architect/Professional Engineer
1.
That the plans submitted herein show the total number of units and/or the
total amount of floor area of the building for which occupancy is requested.
2.
Total number of units proposed for occupancy is __________________.
3.
Total floor area proposed for occupancy is _______________________.
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4.
This application is for a residential occupancy governed by Division
C, Article 1.3.3.2 of the Building Code.
or
This application is for all other occupancies governed by Division C,
Article 1.3.3.1 of the Building Code.
Application approved pursuant to subsection 1.3.3 of Division C of the Building
Code.
Date Authorized ____________ Chief Building Official ___________________
Permit Fee $ ______________________
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection
of Privacy Act and will be used for this application form. Questions about this collection or personal information should be
directed to the City Clerk, 200 McIntyre Street East, North Bay (705) 474-0626, ext. 2510.
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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH BAY
BUILDING BY-LAW 2018-53
SCHEDULE "C"
BUILDING PERMIT
DECLARATION AND ACCEPTANCE
The applicant, by acceptance of and in consideration of the issuance of this permit,
agrees to the following conditions.
1.
This permit does not preclude any other legislation, federal or provincial, or
necessary approvals from other agencies.
2.
Building Inspectors of the City of North Bay may, at any time, enter onto the
lands which are described herein in order to make any surveys,
examinations, investigations or inspections which are required for the
purposes of ensuring that the work(s) authorized by this permit are being
carried out according to the terms of the permit.
3.
The applicant agrees:
(a) to indemnify and save harmless The Corporation of the City of North Bay
and its officers, employees, or agents from and against all damage, loss,
costs, claims, demands, actions and proceedings arising out of or
resulting from any act or omission of the owner and / or applicant or any
of their agents, employees or contractors relating to any of the
particulars, terms or conditions of this permit,
(b) that this permit shall not release the applicant from legal liability or
obligation to strictly comply with the code and all applicable law and
remains in force subject to all limitations, requirements and liabilities
imposed by law, and
(c) that all complaints arising from the execution of the works authorized
under this Permit shall be reported prior to the completion of the work by
the applicant to The Corporation of the City of North Bay. The applicant
shall indicate any action which has been taken, or is planned to be taken,
if any, with regard to each complaint.
4.
Failure to notify the Chief Building Official of required calls for inspections
may lead to legal action under the Provincial Offences Act.
5.
All special notes and comments listed on the permit shall be considered as
conditions of this permit.
I, _______________________________________, the undersigned, am the owner
or authorized agent of the owner, and I do hereby agree to carry out or cause to be
carried out the work(s) indicated above in compliance with the conditions set out
herein and in accordance with the information contained in the application and any
accompanying plans. I realize that should I carry out the work(s) contrary to the
terms of this Permit that this Permit may be revoked. I also realize that this work
shall be substantially commenced within six months and I agree to re-apply to the
Chief Building Official prior to the expiration of this period should an extension be
required.
Dated at the City of North Bay this _______ day of _________________ 20____.
_____________________________
_____________________________
SIGNATURE OF OWNER /
SIGNATURE OF
AUTHORIZED AGENT
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH BAY
BUILDING BY-LAW 2018-53
SCHEDULE "D"
PRESCRIBED NOTICES AND INSPECTIONS
OBC Division C, Articles 1.3.5.1. and 1.3.5.2.
Notice/Inspection
OBC Reference
Description
Footing
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(a)
Readiness to construct footings.
Backfill
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(b)
Substantial completion of footings
and foundations prior to
commencement of backfilling.
Note: The establishment of the
approved lot grading elevations is
required prior to backfilling as
regulated by this s. 29 of this By-
law.
Framing -
(Buildings Within the
Scope of Part 9 of Div. B)
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(c)
Substantial completion of
structural framing, if the building is
within the scope of Part 9 of Div.
B.
Framing -
(Other Than Buildings
Within the Scope of Part
9 of Div. B)
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(d)
Substantial completion of
structural framing, if the building is
not a building to which Div. C,
1.3.5.1(2)(c) applies.
HVAC Rough-In -
(Buildings Within the
Scope of Part 9 of Div. B)
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(c)
Substantial completion of
ductwork and piping for heating
and air-conditioning, if the building
is within the scope of Part 9 of Div.
B.
HVAC Rough-In -
(Other Than Buildings
Within the Scope of Part
9 of Div. B)
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(d)
Substantial completion of rough-in
of heating, ventilation, air-
conditioning and air-contaminant
extraction equipment, if the
building is not a building to which
Div. C, 1.3.5.1(2)(c) applies.
Insulation
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(e) and
(f)
Substantial completion of
insulation, vapour barriers and air
barriers.
Fire Separations &
Closures
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(g)
Substantial completion of all
required fire separations and
closures.
Fire Protection Systems
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(g)
Substantial completion of all fire
protection systems including
standpipe, sprinkler, fire alarm and
emergency lighting systems.
Fire Access Routes
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(h)
Substantial completion of fire
access routes.
Building Sewers
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(i)(i)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of building sewers.
Building Drains
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(i)(i)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of building drains.
Water Service Main
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(i)(ii)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of water service main.
Fire Service Main
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(i)(iii)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of fire service main.
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Notice/Inspection
OBC Reference
Description
Drainage & Venting
Systems
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(i)(iv)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of drainage systems and
venting systems
Water Distribution
System
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(i)(v)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of the water distribution
system
Plumbing Fixtures &
Appliances
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(i)(vi)
Readiness for inspection and
testing of plumbing fixtures and
plumbing appliances
Pool/Spa Suction &
Gravity Outlet System
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(j)
Readiness for inspection of
suction and gravity outlets, covers
and suction piping serving outlets
of an outdoor pool described in
Division A, Clause 1.3.1.1.(1)(j)
Pool/Spa
Circulation/Recirculation
System
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(k)
Substantial completion of the
circulation/recirculation system of
an outdoor pool described in
Division A, Clause 1.3.1.1.(1)(j), a
public pool or a public spa and
substantial completion of the pool
before it is first filled with water
Sewage System
Excavation
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(l)
Readiness to construct the
sewage system
Sewage System
Completion
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(m)
Substantial completion of the
installation of the sewage system
before the commencement of
backfilling
Site Services -
(Plumbing Not Located
within a Structure)
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(n)
Substantial completion of
installation of plumbing not located
in a structure, before the
commencement of backfilling
Occupancy Prior to
Completion
Div. C, 1.3.5.1.(2)(o) and
(p)
Completion of construction and
installation of components
required to permit the issue of an
occupancy permit under Div. C,
1.3.3.1.(3) or to permit occupancy
under Div. C, 1.3.3.2.(1), if the
building or part of the building to
be occupied is not fully completed;
or
Completion of construction and
installation of components
required to permit the issue of an
occupancy permit under Div. C,
1.3.3.4.(4) or 1.3.3.5.(3).
Note: A certified plan of survey
and a lot grading certificate are
required prior to permitting
occupancy of a building as
regulated by ss. 24 and 26 of this
By-law.
Completion of Building
BCA Section 11
Date of completion of the building
or part prior to occupancy or use
Completion of Occupied
Unfinished Building
Div. C, 1.3.5.2.(1)(j)
Completion of a building for which
an occupancy permit is required
under Div. C, 1.3.3.4. or 1.3.3.5.
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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH BAY
BUILDING BY-LAW 2018-53
SCHEDULE "E"
STAFF APPOINTMENTS
________________________________________________________________
NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY
OF NORTH BAY HEREBY ENACTS THE FOLLOWING:
1.
That the following persons be, and they are hereby appointed as
enforcement officers under the Building Code Act, 1992, the Property
Standard & Vital Services By-law 1999-06, and the Provincial Offences
Act:
Carly Price:
Chief Building Official, Chief Plan Examiner, Building
Inspector, Provincial Offences Officer, Chief Property
Standards Officer.
Doug Braund:
Building Inspector, Provincial Offences Officer,
Property Standards Officer.
Rikki Parrish:
Building Inspector, Provincial Offences Officer,
Property Standards Officer.
Aaron Lott:
Building Inspector, Provincial Offences Officer,
Property Standards Officer.
2.
That the following persons be, and they are hereby appointed as
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers under the Police Services Act, RSO
1990, c P.15:
Carly Price is hereby appointed as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer to
enforce the By-laws of the City of North Bay for so long as she continues
to be employed by the City of North Bay in the capacity of Chief Building
Official.
Doug Braund is hereby appointed as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
to enforce the By-laws of the City of North Bay for so long as he continues
to be employed by the City of North Bay in the capacity of Building
Inspector.
Rikki Parrish is hereby appointed as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
to enforce the By-laws of the City of North Bay for so long as he continues
to be employed by the City of North Bay in the capacity of Building
Inspector.
Aaron Lott is hereby appointed as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer to
enforce the By-laws of the City of North Bay for so long as he continues to
be employed by the City of North Bay in the capacity of Building Inspector.
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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH BAY
BUILDING BY-LAW 2018-53
SCHEDULE "F"
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BUILDING OFFICIALS
PURPOSE
The following are the purposes of this Code of Conduct:
1. To promote appropriate standards of behaviour and enforcement actions
by the Chief Building Official and Inspectors in the exercise of a power or
the performance of a duty under the Building Code Act, 1992 or the
Building Code.
2. To prevent practices which may constitute an abuse of power by the Chief
Building Official and Inspectors in the exercise of a power or the
performance of a duty under the Building Code Act, 1992 or the Building
Code.
3. To promote appropriate standards of honesty and integrity in the exercise
of a power or the performance of a duty under the Building Code Act,
1992 or the Building Code by the Chief Building Official and Inspectors.
ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES
Compliance with this Code of Conduct shall constitute a condition of employment
as a Chief Building Official or Inspector appointed under the Building Code Act,
1992. Any appointed Chief Building Official or Inspector who fails to act in
accordance with the provisions of this Code may be subject to disciplinary action
appropriate to the seriousness of the breach. All allegations concerning a breach
of this Code shall be made in writing.
Any person who has reason to believe that this Code of Conduct has been
breached may bring the matter to the attention of the Chief Building Official. In
response to any allegation of a breach of this Code, the Chief Building Official
shall direct an investigation and where appropriate, recommend disciplinary
action against any Building Official who fails to comply with this Code of Conduct.
Where the allegation concerns the actions of the Chief Building Official, Council
will direct the investigation and make such recommendations as are reasonable.
In determining the appropriate discipline, the Chief Building Official or Council will
have regard to the relevance of the conduct to the Building Official's powers and
responsibilities as well as the severity of any misconduct.
Disciplinary action arising from violations of this Code of Conduct is the
responsibility of the City of North Bay's administration and is subject to relevant
collective agreements, employment laws and standards.
CODE OF CONDUCT
In exercising powers and performing duties under the Building Code Act, 1992,
the Chief Building Official and Inspectors shall:
1. Exercise powers in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code
Act, 1992, 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;
2. Act to identify and enforce compliance where significant contraventions of
the Act or regulations are known to exist;
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3. Apply all relevant building laws, regulations and standards in a consistent
and fair manner, independent of any influence by interested parties;
4. Not accept any personal benefit which may create a conflict with their
duties; or perform duties where a personal interest may create a conflict;
5. Obtain the counsel of persons with expertise where the Chief Building
Official or Inspector does not possess sufficient knowledge to make an
informed judgment; and
6. Act honestly, reasonably and professionally in the discharge of their
duties.