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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SAUGEEN SHORES
BY-LAW 50-2015
A By-law regulating construction, demolition, change of use and
transfer of permit and inspections.
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23 as amended,
empowers Council to pass certain By-laws respecting construction, demolition,
change of use, transfer of permits, inspections and the refunding of fees;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Saugeen Shores
enacts as follows:
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DEFINITIONS
1.1
"Act" means The Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended.
1.2
"Applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applied for a
permit or any person authorized by the owner to apply for a permit on the
owner's behalf, or any person or Corporation empowered by statute to cause
the construction or demolition of a building or buildings and anyone acting
under the authority of such person or Corporation.
1.3
"As Constructed Plans" means as-built (construction plans) as defined by
Sentence 1.4.1.2.(1) Division A, Part 1 The Building Code.
1.4
"The Building Code" means the regulation made under Section 34 of the
Act.
1.5
"Chief Building Official" means the CBO appointed by the Town for the
purposes of enforcement of the Act.
1.6
"Demolish" means demolish as defined in Subsection 1.(1) of the Act.
1. 7
"Designated Structure" means a designated structure as described in
Article 1.3.1.1. Division A, Part 1 The Building Code.
1.8
"Inspector" means an inspector appointed by the Town for the purposes of
enforcement of the Act.
1.9
"Owner" means the registered owner of the property and includes a lessee,
mortgagee in possession, and the authorized agent in lawful control of the
property.
1.1 0 "Permit" means permission or authorization given in writing from the Chief
Building Official to perform work, demolish, change the use of a building or
parl thereof, or to occupy a building or part thereof, as regulated by the Act
and The Building Code.
1.11
"Sewage System" means a sewage system as defined in Sentence
1.4.1.2.(1) Division A, Part 1, The Building Code.
1.12 "Town" means the Corporation of the Town of Saugeen Shores.
1.13 "Work" means construction or demolition of a building or part thereof, as the
case may be and has the same meaning as construct as defined in
Subsection 1.(1) of the Act.
1.14 Any word or term not defined in this By-law, that is defined in the Act or
Building Code shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Act or the Building
Code unless inconsistent with the context thereof.
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CLASSES OF PERMITS
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2.1
Set out
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Classes of permits, with respect to construction, demolition and change of
use of buildings and permit fees shall be set out in the Town's Fees and
Charges By-law.
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PERMITS
3.1
File application
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 Chief Building Official or from The Building Code web site.
Additional application forms prescribed by the Town under clause 7.(1)(f) of
the Act are set out in Schedule A of this By-law.
3.2
Information submitted to Chief Building Official
Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official,
and contain the following information:
a)
Where an application is made for a construction permit under
Subsection 8(1) of the Act, the applicant shall:
i)
Use the Provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
ii) Include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by and as described in Schedule B of this
By-law and Article 1.3.1.3. Division C, Part 1, The Building Code
for the work to be covered by the permit;
iii) Include completed forms as set out in Schedule A of this By-law,
where applicable; and
iv) Include, where applicable, the registration number of the builder or
vendor as provided in the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.0.31 as amended.
b)
Where an application is made for a demolition permit under
subsection 8(1) of the Act, the applicant shall:
i)
Use the Provincial application form "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
ii) Include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Articles 1.2.2.3. & 1.3.1.1. and 1.3.1.3.
Division C, Part 1, The Building Code and as described in
Schedule B of this By-law for the work to be covered by the permit;
and
iii) Include completed forms as set out in Schedule A of this By-law,
where applicable and include proof satisfactory to the Chief
Building Official 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.
c)
Where application is made for a conditional permit under subsection
8(3) of the Act, the applicant shall:
i)
Use the Provincial application, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
ii) Include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required by Article 1.3.1.5. Division C, Part 1, the
Building Code and as described in Schedule B of this By-law for
the work to be covered by the permit; and additional information,
including but not limited to, information supporting compliance with
zoning and interim control By-laws, and the feasibility and cost of
returning the site to its original condition;
iii) State the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable
delays in construction would occur if a conditional permit is not
granted;
iv) State the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect
of the proposed building and the time in which such approvals will
be obtained;
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v) State the time in which an application, plans and specifications of
the complete building will be filed with the Chief Building Official;
vi) Be accompanied by a completed Conditional Permit Agreement
and security deposit as prescribed by the Chief Building Official;
and
vii) Include completed forms as set out in Schedule A of this By-law,
where applicable.
d)
Where application is made for a change of use permit issued under
subsection 1 0.(1) of the Act, the applicant shall:
i)
Use the Provincial application, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
ii) Include completed forms as set out in Schedule A of this By-law,
where applicable;
iii) Describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed with
a description that will readily identify and locate the building;
iv) Identify and describe in detail the current and proposed
occupancies of the building or part of a building for which the
application is made; and
v) Using Part 10 of The Building Code, include complete plans and
specifications showing the current and proposed occupancy of all
parts of the building, and which contain sufficient information to
establish compliance with the requirements of The Building Code,
including floor plans, details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies,
identifying required fire separations/fire resistance ratings and load
bearing capacities, and details of the existing sewage system, if
any.
e)
Where application is made for a sewage system permit issued under
subsection 8(1) of the Act, the applicant shall:
i)
Use the Provincial application, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
ii) Include complete plans and specifications, documents and other
information as required under Article 1.3.5.5. Division C, Part 1,
the Building Code and as described in Schedule B of this By-law
for the work to be covered by the permit; and
iii) Include completed forms as set out in Schedule A of this By-law,
where applicable.
f)
Where application is made for a transfer of permit because of a
change of ownership of the land, as permitted under clause 7.(1 )(h) of
the Act, the applicant shall:
i)
Provide the names and addresses of the previous and new owner,
ii) Provide the date that the land ownership change took place; and
iii) Describe the permit that is being transferred.
3.3
Conditional Permit
When, in order to expedite work, approval of a portion of the building or
project is desired prior to the issuance of a permit for the complete building or
project:
a)
An application shall be made and all applicable fees associated with
the scope of the partial permit, as well as for the complete project,
shall be paid;
b)
Complete plans and specifications covering the portion of the work for
which immediate approval is desired shall be filed with the Chief
Building Official; and
c)
Where a partial permit is requested the full building or project
application is deemed to be incomplete.
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.
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3.4
Inactive Permit Application
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Where an application for a permit remains incomplete or inactive for six
months after it is made, the application may be deemed by the Chief Building
Official to have been abandoned and notice thereof shall be given to the
applicant. If an application is deemed to be abandoned, a new application
must be filed and new drawings submitted for the proposed work.
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PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
4.1
Information Sufficient to Determine Conformity
Sufficient information shall be submitted with each application for a permit to
enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether or not the proposed
construction, demolition, change of use or transfer of permit will conform to
the Act, The Building Code and any other Applicable Law.
4.2
Two Complete Sets Required Unless Specified
Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building
Official, be accompanied by two complete sets of plans and specifications as
described in Schedule B of this By-law.
4.3
Plans Drawn to Scale on Durable Material
Plans shall be drawn to scale on paper, electronic media approved by the
Town or other durable material and shall be legible.
4.4
Site Plans Referenced to Plan of Survey
If deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official, a site plan shall be
referenced to an up-to-date plan of 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.
4.5
As Constructed Plans
On completion of the construction of a building, the Chief Building Official
may require a set of as constructed plans, including a plan of survey showing
the location of the building.
4.6
Changes to Plans
After 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 a
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 the
Chief Building Official's written authorization.
4.7
Alternative Solutions
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 equivalent materials, techniques and
systems for which authorization under Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b) Division A, Part
1, The Building Code is requested, the following information shall be
provided:
a)
A description of the proposed material, system or building design for
which authorization under Clause 1.2.1.1.(1 )(b) Division A, Part 1, The
Building Code is requested including drawings and written description;
b)
Any applicable provisions and functional and objective statements 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; and
d)
Other information as required by The Chief Building Official.
4.8
Plans- Property of Town
Plans and specifications furnished according to this By-law or otherwise
required by the Act become the property of the Town and will be disposed of
or retained in accordance with the Municipal File Retention By-law as
amended.
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FEES AND REFUNDS
5.1
Due and Payable Upon Permit Issuance
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a)
The Chief Building Official shall determine the required fees for the
work proposed calculated in accordance with the Town's Fees and
Charges By-law, and where the fees payable are based on the
prescribed value of the proposed work, the prescribed value of the
proposed work shall mean the total cost of all work regulated by the
permit, including the cost of all material, labour, equipment, overhead
and professional and related services, but does not include the cost of
the land.
b)
The applicant shall pay the required fees at time of issuance of the
permit and no permit shall be issued until the fees, therefore, have
been paid in full.
c)
Where the Chief Building Official has determined that the prescribed
value to construct a building has been underestimated, the Chief
Building Official will recalculate the permit fee to the revised
prescribed value and the adjustment to the permit fee will be collected
when the permit is issued.
5.2
Work Without Permit
Any person or Corporation who commences construction, demolition or
changes the use of a building before submitting an application for a permit or
receiving a permit, may, at the discretion of the Chief Building Official, be
subject to all fines and penalties imposed under the Act and double the
prescribed fee.
5.3
Refunds
In the case of withdrawal of an application, the abandonment of all or a
portion of the work, refusal of a permit, or the non-commencement of any
project, the Chief Building Official shall determine the amount of paid permit
fees that may be refunded to the applicant, if any, in accordance with the
Town's Fees and Charges By-law.
5.4
Revocation of Permit
There shall be no refund of permit fees where a permit has been revoked
under 8(1 O)(a) or 8(1 O)(f) of the Act.
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TRANSFER OF PERMITS
6.1
Application Completed by New Owner
A permit may be transferred if the new land owner provides the information in
accordance with the requirements of Part 3 of this By-law.
6.2
Fee for Transfer of Permit
A fee shall be payable on an application for a transfer of permit as provided
in the Town's Fees and Charges By-law.
6.3
New Owner Permit Holder Upon Transfer
The new owner shall, upon a transfer of a permit, be the permit holder for the
purpose of the Act and The Building Code.
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REVOCATION OF PERMITS
7.1
Notice of Revocation
Prior to revoking a permit under subsection 8(1 0) of the Act, the Chief
Building Official may serve a notice by personal service or registered mail at
the last known address to the permit holder, and following a thirty (30) day
period from the date of service the Chief Building Official may revoke the
permit if grounds to revoke still exist without any further notice and all
submitted plans and other information may be disposed of.
7.2
Deferral of Revocation
A permit holder may within thirty (30) days from the date of service of a
notice under this Part, request in writing the Chief Building Official to defer
the revocation by stating reasons why the permit should not be revoked. The
Chief Building Official having regard to any changes to the Act, Building Code
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or other Applicable Law may allow the deferral, in writing.
7.3
Fee for Deferral of Revocation
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A request for deferral shall be accompanied by the non-refundable fee
therefore set out in the Town's Fees and Charges By-law.
7.4
Reduction of Refund
A request for deferral of revocation is subject to an additional 5% refund
reduction in accordance with the Town of Saugeen Shores' Fees and
Charges By-law when a permit is subsequently revoked .
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NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTIONS
8.1
Notice Prior to Each Stage
The permit holder shall notify the Chief Building Official of each stage of
construction for which a mandatory notice is required under Article 1.3.5.1.
Division C, Part 1, The Building Code and for additional notices as permitted
under Article 1.3.5.2. Division C, Part 1, The Building Code. In addition, the
permit holder shall provide the notice of completion as prescribed by Section
11 of the Act and 1.3.3.3. Division C, Part 1, The Building Code, or where
occupancy is required prior to completion, notice of inspection to ensure that
the requirements of Section 11 of the Act and Articles 1.3.3.1. & 1.3.3.2.
Divisions C, Part 1, The Building Code are complied with.
8.2
Effective When Received by Chief Building Official
A notice pursuant to this Part of the By-law is not effective until notice is
actually received by the Chief Building Official and the permit holder receives
confirmation issued by the Town.
8.3
Time Period - Inspections
Upon receipt of proper notice, the Inspector shall undertake a site inspection
of the building to which the notice relates in accordance with the time periods
stated in Article 1.3.5.3. Division C, Part 1, The Building Code and Section 11
of the Act.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
9.1
Code of Conduct for Building Officials
The Code of Conduct and associated policies, as required under Section 7.1
of the Act, are set out in Schedule C of this By-law.
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FENCING
10.1
Requirements for Construction Sites
a)
In addition to the requirements pertaining to Public Way Protection as
set out in the Construction Project Regulations under the Occupational
Health and Safety Act, the permit holder shall comply, and shall not
cause or permit the builder or constructor under the permit to fail to
comply with the provisions of this section.
b)
Where a permit is issued on or after the date of enactment of this By-
law, fencing sufficient to enclose the site of construction shall be
maintained or erected and maintained as per the discretion of the
Chief Building Official, in compliance with the requirements of this
section.
c)
Every fence required under this section shall be a minimum 1.2 metres
and a maximum of 1.8 metres in height, as measured from the highest
adjacent grade.
d)
Every fence required under this section shall be located on the
perimeter of the construction site as determined by the Chief Building
Official and constructed as follows:
i)
If the fence is of chain link construction, a minimum 38mm
diamond mesh chain link securely fastened to at least 38mm
diameter metal tube or pipe or the same thickness T-bar posts.
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Such metal posts shall not be more than 3.04m on centre and
embedded into the ground, providing a secure and rigid support.
ii) If the fence is of wood construction, the exterior face shall be at
least 12.7mm thick exterior-grade plywood, particle board or
equivalent material constructed so as not to provide footholds for
climbing. The fencing shall be supported by at least 38mm wide
by 89mm thick posts spaced at not greater than 2.43m on centre
and embedded into the ground, providing a secure and rigid
support.
iii) If the fence is of snow fence or heavy gage plastic mesh type, the
fencing shall be securely fastened to T -bar posts at not greater
than 2.43m on centre and embedded into the ground, providing a
secure and rigid support, and that a 38mm x 89mm top rail be
secured to the posts and fencing secured to 38mm x 89mm rail.
iv) Other materials or methods may be substituted, provided that
there is an equivalent barrier between properties and an equivalent
degree of safety and support provided.
v) The use of barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited.
e)
The fence may be provided with openings sufficient to accommodate
construction vehicles, machines and any other equipment providing
services to the construction site provided that these openings are
closed off when no construction is being carried out on site, including
daily shut-downs.
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VALIDITY
11.1
Severability
In the event that any provision of this By-law is declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of
the remaining provisions of this By-law.
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CONTRAVENTION OF BY-LAW
12.1
Offence
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an
offence and on conviction is liable to any penalties provided for under Section
36 of the Act.
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SHORT TITLE
13.1
The short title of this By-law shall be "The Building By-law".
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REPEAL
14.1
That By-law 17-1999 as amended, and all other By-laws or Policies
inconsistent with this By-law are hereby repealed.
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EFFECTIVE DATE
15.1
This By-law shall come into force and take effect upon the 22nd day of June,
2015.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 22N° DAY OF JUNE, 2015.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 22N° DAY OF JUNE, 2015.
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----Mike Smith, Mayor
Linda White, Clerk
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SCHEDULE"A"
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SCHEDULE OF FORMS
1. Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
2.
Schedule 1: Designer Information
3.
Schedule 2: Sewage System Installer Information
4.
Schedule 3: Soil Design Criteria & Site Evaluation
5.
Demolition- Utility Sign off Form
6.
Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and Engineers
7.
Energy Efficiency Design Summary (Part 9 Residential)
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8.
Energy Efficiency Certification Form (Other than Part 9 Residential)
9.
Ontario Building Code Data Matrix
10. Residential Mechanical Ventilation and Heating/Cooling Design
Summary (HVAC)
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SCHEDULE "B"
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SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
FOR CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, AND CHANGE OF USE PERMITS
1.
Not limiting to, and as per the discretion of the Chief Building Official, two
sets/copies of the following list of drawings, specifications and documents are
required to be submitted in order for the various types of Building Permit
Applications listed to be considered a complete application pursuant to Section
1.3 Division C, Part 1, The Building Code/Act.
a.
Demolition (Full or Partial)
i.
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.
11.
Description of the structural design characteristics of the building and
a method of demolition prepared by a Professional Engineer where
deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official- Article 1.2.2.3.
Division C, Part 1, The Building Code.
iii. Site/grading plan prepared by a Professional Engineer (P.Eng),
Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Ontario Land Surveyor
(OLS).
b.
Residential Deck or Porch Permit
i.
Site plan or survey
ii.
Floor plan, footing/foundation and framing plan
iii. Elevation(s)
iv. Section or detail of guard
v.
Connection details
c.
Residential Accessory Buildings
i.
Site Plan or survey
ii.
Footing/Foundation plan/Engineered Floor Slab
iii. Floor Plan (framing)
iv. Building Elevations (4)
v.
Building Section (min. 1)
d.
Residential Addition or Renovation Permit
i.
Site Plan or survey
ii.
Grading Plan prepared by a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified
Engineering Technologist (CET) or Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) as
applicable
iii. Footing/Foundation Plan
iv. Floor Plan (1 per floor and include framing, all dimensions, room
names and indicate any new plumbing facilities)
v.
Building Elevations (4)
vi. Building Section (min. 1)
vii. Letter of verification from heating designer of the capacity of the
existing heating system
viii. Engineered Sewage System Evaluation where applicable
ix. Energy Efficiency Summary
e.
New Residential House, Semi-Detached, Townhouse or Duplex
i.
Approved Site Development Plan and Agreement
ii.
Site Plan
iii. Grading Plan prepared by a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified
Engineering Technologist (CET) or Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) as
applicable
iv. TARION (ONHWP) Registration Form
v.
Where applicable, an Engineered Sewage System Permit
application/design
vi. Verification of potable water supply if applicable
vii. Footing/Foundation Plan
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viii. Floor Plan (1 per floor, and indicate all dimensions, room names and
proposed plumbing fixtures)
1x. Floor and Roof Framing Plans (include floor and roof truss drawings)
x.
Building Elevations (4)
xi. Building Section (min. 2)
xii. Details of construction of masonry fireplaces (if applicable)
xiii. Mechanical Ventilation form
xiv. Heat Loss/ Heat Gain Calculations and Furnace make/model
xv. Energy Efficiency Summary
xvi. Copy of Deed (if applicable)
f.
New Residential apartment building
i.
Approved Site Development Plan and Agreement
ii.
Geotechnical Investigation Report (2 copies) including verification of
potable water supply, if applicable
iii. Site Plan
iv. Grading and Site Servicing Plan(s) prepared by a Professional
Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or
Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) as applicable
v.
Verification of on-site water supply for firefighting
vi. Complete Engineered Sewage System Permit application/design,
where applicable
vii. Architectural Drawings
viii. Structural Drawings
ix. Mechanical Drawings
x.
Electrical Drawings
xi. Sprinkler and Standpipe Drawings, where applicable
xii. Energy Efficiency Summary
g.
New Non-Residential Building or Addition {Part 3 or 9 Building)
i.
Approved Site Development Plan and Agreement
ii.
Geotechnical Investigation Report (2 copies) including verification of
potable water supply, if applicable
iii. Site Plan
iv. Grading and site Servicing Plan(s) prepared by a Professional
Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologies(CET) or
Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) as applicable
v.
Verification of on-site water supply for firefighting
vi. Complete Engineered Sewage System Permit application or
evaluation of existing private sewage system where applicable
vii. Architectural Drawings
viii. Structural Drawings
ix. Mechanical Drawings
x.
Electrical Drawings
xi. Sprinkler and Standpipe Drawings, where applicable
xii. Energy Efficiency Summary
h.
Non-Residential Alteration/Renovation {Part 3 or 9 Building)
i.
Site Plan or Key Plan
ii.
Architectural Drawings
Where Applicable:
iii. Structural Drawings
iv. Mechanical Drawings
v.
Electrical Drawings
vi. Evaluation of existing private septic system
vii. Energy Efficiency Summary
i.
Designated Structures
The following plans prepared and stamped by a Professional Engineer:
i.
Site Plan
ii.
Grading Plan, where applicable
iii. Architectural Drawings
iv. Elevations, where applicable
v.
Sections and Detail, where applicable
j.
Farm Building
i.
Site Plan
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ii.
Architectural, Structural, Mechanical & Electrical Drawings
iii. MDS calculations, if applicable
iv. Nutrient Management Strategy or Plan, if applicable
k.
Septic Systems
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i.
Complete Engineered Sewage System Permit application/design,
where applicable.
2.
Unless specified by the Chief Building Official, the following information shall
be shown on plans or working drawings that accompany applications for
permits:
a.
The Site Plan shall show:
i.
Survey property boundaries and dimensions, all building lines,
bearings of metes and bounds and compass orientation (legal
description);
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The location, use, height and dimensions of any existing and
proposed buildings including front, side and rear yard dimensions
and relationships to adjoining property lines and buildings and the
proposed lot coverage;
iii. Existing and finished ground levels or grades, and first floor
elevations referenced to an established datum at or adjacent to the
site in respect of which an application is made;
iv. Existing rights-of-way, easements and municipal services; and
v.
All existing and proposed parking layout, fire access routes, retaining
walls, swimming pools, accessory buildings, septic systems, wells
and any other such physical additions to the site.
b.
Grading Plan and Site Servicing Plan(s) shall show:
i.
Elevations in metric geodetic datum;
ii.
Street Name and Address;
iii. North arrow;
iv. Lot dimensions;
v.
Tree locations (if applicable);
vi. Proposed building location with finished floor elevation and footing
elevation;
vii. Proposed elevations at building corners and adjacent property lines;
viii. Elevations at sidewalk (if applicable), curb and centerline of road at
lot line extension;
IX. Elevations for driveway at house, sidewalk (if applicable) and curb
line. Include grade presented in percentage form and driveway width
with note on plan that driveway meets applicable Zoning By-law with
respect to width;
x.
Arrows on plan indicating direction of surface water flow;
xi. Grades on swales represented in percentage form, especially rear
and side yard;
xii. Offset dimensions from proposed building location to lot lines
xiii. Location of neighboring houses (if applicable) and elevations on
adjacent building corners;
xiv. Location of water box and sewer cleanout;
xv. Additional elevations where required to properly assess drainage on
lot (if applicable); and
xvi. Any other pertinent information.
c.
The Architectural Drawings shall show:
i.
OBC Matrix
ii.
Each floor plan with exact dimensions of the layout of all proposed
areas and identify each with room names;
iii. All wall thicknesses and type of construction, window and door
openings and schedules, elevator, sections and details of all walls,
stairs and exits, fire walls, fire separations, shaft and duct openings
and other related pertinent information.
iv. Building elevations, cross sections and wall sections showing all floor
to floor heights, materials and thickness etc.; and
v.
Specifications where applicable.
v.
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d.
The Structural Drawings shall show:
i.
All foundation, floor, roof and wall structural elements indicating
sizes, shapes and proper location and all dead and live design loads
and condition of loading;
11.
All reinforced concrete work, indicating thickness and strength of
concrete, size spacing minimum cover and type of reinforcing steel;
iii. All lintels, column and beam locations and their size and snow drift
loading; and
iv. Where applicable de-watering report and shoring or pile driving.
e.
The Mechanical and Electrical Drawings shall show:
f.
i.
Mechanical drawings are to show the plumbing, heating, ventilation
and air conditioning, including legends and schedules for compliance
with OBC. For Part 9 buildings, if room allows this information can
be shown on the same plan as the architectural;
ii.
Electrical drawings are to show lighting, emergency lighting, exit
signs, fire alarm systems and their legends and schedules for
compliance with the OBC. For Part 9 buildings, if room allows, this
information can be shown on the same plan as the architectural; and
111.
Sprinkler and Stand pipe drawings are to include floor plans and riser
diagrams to locate the entire system including connections, sprinkler
heads.
The following supporting documentation shall accompany
applications for a permit, unless otherwise waived by the Chief building
Official:
i.
Real Property Report (Survey Plan) prepared by an Ontario Land
Surveyor;
ii.
Driveway access permit;
iii. Copy of Deed, if applicable;
iv. Where applicable, approvals by the Ontario Ministries of Labour,
Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, the Ontario Liquor
Control Board, Ontario Fire Marshall's Office, Conservation
Authorities; and
Such other approvals as may be required to demonstrate compliance
with applicable Law.
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SCHEDULE"C"
BY-LAW NUMBER 50-2015
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Purpose of this Code of Conduct is:
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To promote appropriate standards of behaviour by Building Officials (Chief Building
Official and Inspectors) in the exercise of their powers and the performance of their
duties.
To prevent practices which may constitute an abuse of power, and
To promote appropriate standards of honesty and integrity.
Building Officials Shall:
1.
Act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of buildings and
structures.
2.
Apply all relevant By-laws, codes and standards in an impartial, consistent, fair
and professional manner, independent of any external influence and without
regard to any personal interests.
3.
Abide with the provisions of the Building Code Act, The Building Code and
other applicable Acts and Laws that regulate or govern Building Officials or
their functions.
4.
Not to permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to
influence decisions.
5.
Perform their duties and responsibilities impartially and in accordance with the
highest professional standards.
6.
Extend professional courtesy to all at all times.
Breaches of the Code of Conduct:
Allegations made against the Chief Building Official shall be reviewed by the CAO.
Allegations made against an Inspector shall be reviewed by the Chief Building
Official and the Department Head or designate.
Disciplinary Action:
Disciplinary Action arising from violations of the Code of Conduct is the
responsibility of the Municipal employer and will be based on the severity and
frequency of the violation in accordance with relevant employment standards.