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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN
BY-LAW NUMBER 2021-91
BEING A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF
THE BUILDING CODE ACT, 1992 WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN (BUILDING BY-
LAW)
WHEREAS Subsection 3(1) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, provides that the Council
of the Corporation of the Township of Severn is responsible for the enforcement of the
Building Code Act within the Township of Severn;
AND WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, as amended, and the
regulation thereunder, provides that the Council of each municipality may pass by-laws and
establish fees and regulations respecting building services and permits;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act 2001, Chapter 25, Section 391, as amended, authorizes
a municipality to impose fees or charges on persons for services or activities provided or
done by or on behalf of it, and for costs payable for its services or activities provided; and
that the costs included in a fee or charge may include costs incurred by the municipality or
local board related to administration, enforcement and the establishment, acquisition and
replacement of capital assets; and
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
SEVERN HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS;
Contents
1.0
SHORT TITLE ................................................................................................................ 3
2.0
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................. 3
3.0
BUILDING PERMITS ...................................................................................................... 5
4.0
APPOINTMENT .............................................................................................................. 5
5.0
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS ..................................................... 5
6.0
FEES FOR CLASSES OF PERMITS .............................................................................. 5
7.0
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS ........................................ 5
8.0
COMPLETE PERMIT APPLICATIONS ........................................................................... 6
9.0
INCOMPLETE PERMIT APPLICATION .......................................................................... 6
10.0
CONSTRUCTION NOT REQUIRING PERMITS ............................................................. 7
11.0
DEMOLITION PERMIT SUBMISSIONS .......................................................................... 8
12.0
CHANGE OF USE PERMIT SUBMISSIONS .................................................................... 8
13.0
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION SUBMISSIONS ................................................................... 8
14.0
FENCES AND BARRIERS AT CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION SITES ................ 9
15.0
CONSTRUCTION REPORTS AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS ....................... 10
16.0
AS CONSTRUCTED DRAWING ................................................................................. 11
17.0
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTION ............................................................ 12
18.0 FEES ............................................................................................................................ 12
19.0
COST RECOVERY ....................................................................................................... 13
20
DEPOSITS ................................................................................................................... 13
21
RE-INSPECTION DEPOSITS: ...................................................................................... 14
22
LOT GRADING PLANS ................................................................................................. 14
23
CONDITIONAL BUILDING PERMIT ............................................................................. 15
24
ABANDONED PERMIT APPLICATIONS ...................................................................... 16
25
REVOCATION OF PERMITS ........................................................................................ 16
26
CANCELLATION OF PERMIT AND APPLICATIONS .................................................... 16
27
TRANSFER OF PERMITS ............................................................................................ 17
28
MAINTENANCE FEES ................................................................................................. 18
29
REFUNDS .................................................................................................................... 18
30
REGISTERED CODE AGENCIES. ............................................................................... 19
31
CONFLICTING LEGISLATION ....................................................................................... 19
32
PENALTIES .................................................................................................................. 19
33
MISCELLANEIOUS ...................................................................................................... 19
34
SEVERABILITY ............................................................................................................ 20
35
SCHEDULES ................................................................................................................ 20
36
CONFLICT .................................................................................................................... 20
37
REPEAL ....................................................................................................................... 20
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 2021-91 ............................................................................. 21
SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW NO. 2021-91.............................................................................. 24
SCHEDULE "C" TO BY-LAW NO. 2021-91 ............................................................................. 25
SCHEDULE "D" TO BY-LAW NO. 2021-91 ............................................................................. 29
1.0
SHORT TITLE
1.1
This By-law may be cited as the "Building By-law."
2.0
DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this By-law;
2.1
"Act' means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992 as amended
2.2
"Acceptable Solution" means a requirement stated in Part 3 to 12 of Division B
of the Code.
2.3
"Alternative Solution" means a substitute for an acceptable solution.
2.4
"Applicable Law" means the list of applicable laws as found in the Building
Regulations as prescribed in the Act
2.5
"Applicant" means a person who applied for a permit and includes any person
authorized by an owner to apply for a permit on the owner's behalf
2.6
"Architect" means a holder of license, a certificate of practice, or a temporary
license under the Architect's Act.
2.7
"As Constructed" means as construed plans as defined in the building code and
"As Built" has the same meaning in this by-law.
2.8
"Building" means a building as defined in the Act
2.9
"Building Code" means the Building Code Regulations made under Section 34 of
the Act
2.10 "Building Inspector" or "Building Official" means an inspector or plans examiner
appointed under Section 3 of the Act and having jurisdiction for the enforcement
of the Act, the Building Code and this By-law
2.11 "Certified Model" means plans for a detached, semi-detached, townhouses, row
house, or duplex that will be repeated typically in a subdivision
2.12 "Chief Building Official" means the person appointed under Section 3 of the Act
and having jurisdiction for the enforcement of the Act, the Code and this By-law
and may include designates assigned to administer the Act
2.13 "Code" means a regulation made under the Act.
2.14 "Complete Application" means an application that meets the requirements set out
in the code and By-law for applications
2.15 "Construct" means to do anything in the erection, installation, extension or material
alteration or repair of a building and includes the installation of a building unit
fabricated or moved from elsewhere and "construction" has a corresponding
meaning
2.16 "Construction Value" means higher of either the value declared by the Applicant or
by other published standard value schedule to represent the total value of all
work, services and material associated with the construction for which an
application for a permit is made
2.17 "Corporation" means the Corporation of the Township of Severn
2.18 "Council" means the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Severn
2.19 "Demolish" means to do anything in the removal of a building or any material part
-there of and "demolition" has a corresponding meaning
2.20 "Designer" means the individual who takes responsibility of the design. A designer
may include an Architect, Professional Engineer, and a Designer with a Building
Code Identification Number or an Owner where permitted under the code.
2.21 "Farm Building" means a building associated with a bona fide farming operation
which does not contain a residential occupancy and which is associated and
located on land devoted to the practice of farming and used essentially for the
housing of equipment, livestock or the production, storage or processing of
agricultural produce or feeds
2.22 "In-Fill Lot' means an existing vacant residential lot of record
2.23 "Ministry" shall have the same meaning as in the Act and means the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing or as may be amended under the Act" Owner'
means the registered owner on title of the land or a mortgagee in possession
upon which the building or part thereof is located, or will be located, and is
deemed responsible for all construction activities occurring upon the property.
2.24 "Permit" means permission or authorization given, in writing, by the Chief Building
Official;
i)
to construct a building or part of a building as regulated by the Act and the
Code
ii)
to change the use of a building or part of a building as regulated by the
Act and the Code and
Ill)
to occupy a building or part thereof a building as regulated by the Act and
the Code
2.25 "Permit File Maintenance Fee" means a fee charges to keep a building permit file
active for an additional 12 months that has been issued more than 12 months.
2.26 "Person" means an individual human being, his/her personal representative and
his/her heirs, executors and assigns, and shall also include a corporation with or
without a share capital
2.27 "Plans Review Certificate" means a certificate that is issued when a registered
code agency has reviewed the plans and specifications and certifies that they
meet the Act and the Code.
2.28 "Principal Authority'' means the council of the municipality
2.29 "Professional Engineer' means a person who holds a license or a temporary
license under the Professional Engineer's Act
2.30 "Registered Code Agency'' means a person or entity that has qualification and
meets the requirements of the Act and Code
2.31 "Re-Inspection" means any inspection of a construction stage made pursuant to a
previous inspection of the same construction stage and made necessary due to
a previous incomplete stage or infractions have been identified and
reassessment is required to ensure compliance. A "re-inspection" is applicable
regardless if the inspection is specific or non-specific during another inspection
being undertaken.
2.32 "Surveyor' means a registered and licensed Professional Land Surveyor under the
Surveyors Act.
2.33 Any word or terms not defined in this By-law shall have the meaning as described
in the Act or Code. Terms not defined in the Act or Code shall have the same
meaning as described in a standard Canadian dictionary
2.34 Any word or terms used in this By-law having a singular meaning may be
understood as being plural, and any word or terms used in this By-law having plural
meaning may be understood as being singular; and
2.35 Whenever any reference is made in this By-law to a statue of the Legislature of the
Province of Ontario, such reference shall be deemed to include all subsequent
amendments to such statue and all successor legislation to such statute.
3.0
BUILDING PERMITS
3.1
No person shall;
a)
Construct or demolish, or cause to be constructed or demolished a building;
b)
Construct, repair, renew or alter plumbing; or
c)
Occupy or use a building regulated by this by-law within the territorial limits
of the Township of Severn; or
d)
Change the use of a building,
Unless a Permit therefore has been issued by the Chief Building Official in accordance
with the Act.
4.0
APPOINTMENT
4.1
Each person whose name is set out in the most recent "Chief Building Official,
Building Inspector, Fire Prevention Officer or Municipal Law Enforcement Officer"
appointment By-law or similar shall be deemed as having such roles and
responsibilities as authorized by Council and shall hereby form part of this By-law.
4.2
The Chief Building Official may delegate certain responsibilities for the enforcement
of any portion of the Building Code respecting fire safety matters to the Fire Chief or
designate having the appropriate Ministry requirement.
4.3
The Chief Building Official may delegate certain responsibilities regarding
enforcement of the bylaw who have been appointed under clause 4.1.
4.4
The By-law enforcement officer appointed by the Township may enforce this by- law
under the direction of the Chief Building Official.
5.0
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS
5.0
Each person named under an appointment by-law shall be governed by Schedule
"B" hereto a n d as may be amended from time to time, with respect to exercising
powers and performing duties under the Act and shall hereby constitute the "Code of
Conduct" for the purposes as set out in the Act.
6.0
FEES FOR CLASSES OF PERMITS
6.0
Every person who is regulated under the Act and By-law shall pay the prescribed
Fees for administration and enforcement of the Act, including the classes of permits
for the construction, demolition and change of use of building and permit fees shall
be as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law.
7.0
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS
7.1
An applicant for a permit shall file an application in writing on forms prescribed by and
available from the Chief Building Official, and shall supply any other information
relating to the application as required by the Chief Building Official.
7.2
An application for a permit may be refused by the Chief Building Official where it is
not a complete application.
7.3
The Chief Building Official may prescribe additional forms or schedules as deemed
appropriate to assist in the review of the application.
7.4
The Chief Building Official may as deemed appropriate provide prescribed forms in
an electronic format and may allow for electronic submission of complete permit
application forms
7.5
Complete forms generated electronically shall be accepted subject to the
endorsement by the applicant.
7.6
The issuance of a permit does not relieve the Owner or Applicant from complying
with any and all laws.
8.0
COMPLETE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
8.1
Notwithstanding the foregoing in section 7.0 the following shall also be considered for
a complete application, if required for such application, to facilitate the review of a
permit application as may be applicable for the circumstances;
a)
Architectural drawings (Including, as may be applicable: footing, foundation, floor
plans, elevations and cross sections) using standard drafting conventions and
techniques.
b)
Application forms and schedules and includes both prescribed by the Act,
Building Code, By-law or established by clause 7.3
c)
Engineered plans and specification by a qualified individual and may include
engineered floors, roof plans, HVAC systems, plumbing designs, individual pre
engineered elements or electrical plans as may be required for the application.
d)
All plans and specification requiring Architect's design as required by the Act
e)
All plans and specification requiring Engineer's design as required by the
Act
f)
Any specifications for elements or system by approval authority from an
issuing agency such as, but not limited to: Canadian Standards Association,
National Fire Protection Association, Underwriter's Laboratories of Canada
etc.
g)
Any specification for elements or system approved under Building Materials
Evaluation Committee or under the Minister's approval
h)
Anything else the Chief Building Official deems necessary along with any
approvals or certification required for Applicable Law.
i)
Include, where applicable, the registration number of the builder or vendor
as provided in the Ontario New Home Warranty Plan Act, as may be amended
or replaced from time to time.
j)
Any deposit or fees that may be required by this By-law
k)
Site plan and Lot Grading Plans as may be applicable for the application
I)
All other information that may be required in the schedules of this By-law
8.2
The Chief Building Official is delegated the authority to create and/or adopt forms
(other than those that may be prescribed by the Act or Code) which provide for
the collection of specific information in relation to permit application provided this
information is necessary for the administration and enforcement of the Act and
the Code.
8.3
Where applicable, no application is complete unless zoning compliance
certification is obtained in conjunction with the permit application.
8.4
The Chief Building Official shall be the final determiner of the plans, specification,
documents and other information required to be submitted with an application,
for the purpose of deeming the submission complete in accordance with the
building code with regards for;
a)
the scope of the proposed work
b)
the requirements of the Building Code, the Act and Applicable Law, and
c)
the requirements of this Bylaw and Schedule "C"
9.0
INCOMPLETE PERMIT APPLICATION
9.0
Notwithstanding the previous subsection, the Chief Building Official may accept an
incomplete application for partial (concurrent) processing provided the Applicant
acknowledges which portions of the application are deficient in information, monies
or approvals subject to approval by the Chief Building Official.
9.1
In addition to clause 9.1, an applicant may be notified of an incomplete application by
being provided with a list of required information during or after the permit submission
process.
9.2
Any application shall be deemed to be incomplete where the applicable requirements
in this By-law, other Applicable Law, the Act and the Building Code have not been
fully met or are missing.
9.3
Any application deemed to be incomplete or insufficient may be refused by the Chief
Building Official
9.4
Except for Conditional Permits or Partial Permits, all applications must be fully
complete prior to permit issuance.
10.0 CONSTRUCTION NOT REQUIRING PERMITS
10.0 Notwithstanding the Act requires a permit to be issued for certain construction, the Chief
Building Official hereby grants permission where determination is made by the Chief
Building Official that the work is minor in nature and provided that the constructor
agrees that all construction will comply with the technical aspects of the Code, all
other relevant Acts and the Corporation's applicable Zoning By-law.
10.1 The following is a list of pre-determined minor construction works:
a)
Light-weight re-roofing that does not exceed the structural capacity of the
framing
b)
Re-cladding
with any material that improves the existing wall
performance, provided the wall does not exceed three storey's
c)
Certified replacement furnaces with the same or better heat output as the
original furnace
d)
Certified air-conditioners or heat-pumps added to an existing furnace system
e)
Replacement of a legal existing residential kitchen cabinetry, provided that any
plumbing is not relocated or preplaced
f)
Replacement of plumbing fixtures that are not relocated (sinks, toilets, taps,
etc.)
g)
Residential window and door replacement within a single, semi detached or
townhome, provided the size is not increase or required fire closure or separation
are applicable
h)
Adding insulation in attic spaces where inclusion will not adversely affect the
structure or ventilation
i)
New or replacement eave-trough, fascia, downspouts and soffits
j)
Replacement of finished flooring where such replacement will not adversely
affect weight imposed on subflooring
k)
Floating or pole docks less than 7'-10" (2.4m) in width and less than 150 square
feet (13.9m2) in size which are not permanently affixed to the shoreline
between May 1 and September 30, which are not under the control or
jurisdiction of the Trent Severn Waterway.
l)
Shoreline retaining walls when independent of other structures subject to
approval by the applicable provincial and federal government agencies.
m)
Independent wooden platforms when such top of platform is less than 1'-0" in
height above the average grade (average grade taken as the lowest point 4'
way from any side of the perimeter of the platform) and such structure is located
more than 20 metres from a watercourse.
n)
Ground mounted signs less than 40ft2 (3.7m2) in face area and less than 10'
(3m) above grade level
In all cases, all construction, regardless if a building permit is required in this section, must
comply with the Township of Severn's Zoning By-law.
11.0 DEMOLITION PERMIT SUBMISSIONS
11.1 Every complete application for a demolition permit prescribed under the Building
Code shall also;
a)
Identify and describe the work to be done and the existing use and occupancy
of the building, or part thereof, for which the application for a permit is made, and
the proposed used and occupancy of that part of the building, if any, that will
remain upon completion of the demolition;
b)
Applicant is to Identify if the building is included on the Township's heritage
inventory list or is a designated building under the Ontario Heritage Act.
c)
Be accompanied by the appropriate fee calculated in accordance with the most
recent fee schedule
d)
When deemed necessary, be accompanied by a statement (or proof) that;
i)
Arrangements will be made with the proper authorities for the safe and
complete disconnection of all existing water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone,
cable and other utilities;
ii)
The applicant will comply with the township road entrance application and
temporary road entrance application as the case may be;
iii)
Will identify the place, or company that will be receiving and processing the
waste as may be applicable temporary fencing will be provided along with
plan for providing such fencing for the protection of the public when
applicable.
iv)
Notification and remediation plan should hazardous substances be found
or expected
12.0 CHANGE OF USE PERMIT SUBMISSIONS
12.1 Where an application is made for a change of use permit as required under section 10
of the Act, the application shall;
a)
Use forms as may be provided by the Chief Building Official
b)
Describe the building in which the occupancy is proposed to be changed, by a
description that will readily identify and locate the building;
c)
Identify and describe in detail the current and proposed occupancies of the
building or part of a building for which the application is made;
d)
Include complete plans and specification showing the current and proposed
occupancy of all parts of the building, and which contain sufficient information
to establish compliance with the requirements of the building code, including:
Floor plans; details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying required fire
resistance rating and load bearing capacities, details of the existing sewage
system, if any;
e)
Be accompanied by the required fee;
f)
Include a summary of a review of general requirements, performance levels
and hazards as identified in the building code;
13.0 ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION SUBMISSIONS
13.1 Where approval for an equivalent material, system or building design under the code
is proposed in either an application for a permit, or in a revision to a plan,
specification, documentation or other information on the basis which a permit is
issued, the applicant shall submit;
a)
A description of the proposed equivalent or alternative solution
b)
The designers contact information
c)
The qualifications of the designer who is responsible for the proposed
equivalents or alternative solutions;
d)
The identification of all the prescriptive applicable code provisions for the proposed
equivalents or alternative solution;
e)
The identification of any assumptions, limiting or restricting factors, special
maintenance and operational requirements of the applicable Division "C" provision
of the Code
f)
Identify the applicable links to objective and functional statements found in Division
"A" of the Code
g)
Comparison and evaluation of the prescriptive requirements versus the
proposed equivalents or alternative solutions;
h)
Any supporting documentation that the proposed material, system or building
design will provide the same level of performance required by Division "B" of
the code
i)
Payment of the required fees as set out in the most current fee schedule and where
no fee is specific for "alternative solution" based on time required for review.
Where no payment is accepted at time of application, the applicant shall pay
the fees based on the applicable review rates.
j)
Chief Building Official may provide a form for an applicant to use to assist in
processing the application for an alternative solution.
k)
The Chief Building Official may accept or reject any proposed equivalents or
alternative solutions and may impose conditions or limitations on their use;
I)
Equivalents or alternative solution that are accepted under this section shall be
applicable only to the location described in the application, and are not transferable
to other building permits.
14.0 FENCES AND BARRIERS AT CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION SITES
14.1 Where in the opinion of the Chief Building Official or an inspector, a construction or
demolition site presents a hazard to the general public, the Chief Building Official or
Inspector may require the owner to erect such fences or barriers as the Chief Building
Official or Inspector deems appropriate to the circumstances;
14.2 In considering the hazard presented by the construction or demolition site, the
necessity for fences/barriers and the height and characteristics of such
fences/barriers, the Chief Building Official or Inspector shall have regard for;
a)
the proximity of the building site to other occupied building;
b)
the proximity of the construction or demolition site to lands accessible to the public
c)
the hazards presented by the construction or demolition activities and materials;
d)
the feasibility and effectiveness of site fences; and
e)
the duration of the hazard
14.3 Notwithstanding clause 14.2, the owner and operator of the construction site shall be
attentive of the conditions and alteration of the site and shall adjust the necessary
precautions required to protect the public as may be required.
14.4 Every fence/barrier required by this section shall;
a)
Be erected so as to fully enclose all areas of the site which present a hazard;
b)
Create a continuous barrier and be sufficient to deter unauthorized entry;
c)
Have a height no less than 4' (1.2 m) above grade at any point, unless the Chief
Building Official or inspector determines that a greater height is necessary;
d)
Be constructed with materials and designs that will serve as an appropriate
temporary fence barrier, unless the Chief Building Official or Inspector
determines that a specific design is warranted; and
e)
Be maintained, for the duration of the hazard, in a vertical plane and in good
repair.
15.0 CONSTRUCTION REPORTS AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
15.1 All building excavations shall have constant heat or other common industry
prevention measures during times of freezing below the bearing surfaces. Where the
Chief Building Official or inspector is made aware of the absence of such protection,
the owner or applicant may be required to provide a report by a qualified individual
(Architect or Professional Engineer) to review the structure for damage and report on
any remediation that may be required.
15.2 At any stage of construction of a building, or part of a building, the Chief Building
Official may require submission of a set of plans of the building or part of a building,
as constructed and/or together with a plan of survey prepared and certified by a
surveyor showing the relative location and height of the building as may be
applicable.
15.3 For the purpose of preventing accidental crushing of sewers by heavy machinery
during construction and the prevention of future obstructive vandalism of the pipe,
any single, semi or town style housing sewer located within private property portion of
freehold subdivision may delete the exterior cleanouts as an acceptable alternative
solution to the 15m maximum spacing as stipulated in the Building Code, provided
that a determination is made that a cleanout snake can reach the public main from
the interior cleanout as installed.
15.4 For the purpose of ensuring safe access to buildings by residents and visitors to a
residential detached, semi-detached, townhouses, row-house, or duplex style
housing, the term "required exit" shall typically include the principal or main entrance
to that structure from the main street. Notwithstanding this interpretation, the Chief
Building Official or inspector may consider side or rear doors where such access is
direct to the residence and not when access is via a storage space or garage.
15.5 Unless exempt by the Chief Building Official, every building Owner that has not had
every mandatory required inspection, for which any aspect of the construction has
also been concealed, shall obtain the services of an Architect, Professional Engineer
or suitably qualified registered designer to review the existing construction for Building
Code compliance. The Chief Building Official shall be the sole determiner of the type
of professional required according to the circumstances;
15.6 The Chief Building Official or inspector may request an applicant to provide a letter of
certification from a qualified Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioner installer or other
equivalent that the heating and ventilation components have been installed, tested,
balanced and deemed operational as per the intended design and in accordance
with good engineering practices to ensure components and systems are complete
and operational
15.7 Unless exempt by the Chief Building Official, every building that is mandated by the
Building Code to have a professional site review conducted of the construction by an
Architect and/or Professional Engineer, shall forward original reports or copies in an
acceptable electronic format, to the Chief Building Official or Inspector as assigned.
Reports shall identify the construction's compliance with the Building Code, contain
the applicable permit number, address of the construction and bear the signature
or seal of the professional as may be appropriated by their professional
association.
15.8 Unless exempt by the Chief Building Official, every structure utilizing spray
insulation foam shall have available for review, if requested, the installer
certificate and its daily work sheets. The inspector has the authority to request
copies of this information for review.
15.9 Unless exempt by the Chief Building Official, every masonry and concrete
chimneys and flues, masonry fireplaces and inserts as well as other solid fuel
burning appliances when installed, shall be installed and/or reviewed by a
qualified individual or inspector. For the purpose of these applications, an
individual who is registered under the Wood Energy Technology Transfer
registration as a WETT Certified individual is deemed to be considered qualified.
15.10 Designs under Division B, Part 4 are required under the Building Code to be
completed by a qualified and competent individual. For the purpose of designs
under Division B, Part 4, a qualified and competent individual may be an architect or
professional engineer where permitted under the Act. If a designer is qualified under
the building code however is not an architect or professional engineer, the Chief
Building Official may accept the design however may request the design to be
reviewed by an Architect or Engineer and such review cost may be born by the
applicant in accordance to the fee schedule.
15.11 Where the designed soil bearing capacity by a designer is based on more than 100
kilopascals (or 2089 pounds/ft2), confirmation by a qualified person may be requested
by the Chief Building Official or Inspector. Section 15.12 is not applicable if bearing
directly on bedrock.
16.0 AS CONSTRUCTED DRAWING
16.1 The Chief Building Official may require that as-constructed plans for the whole
or any part of, a system or a building, or any class of buildings, be provided by the
persons responsible for the construction.
16.2 Unless exempt by the Chief Building Official, every new or replacement septic
system installed and constructed shall be accompanied by a satisfactory as
constructed drawing that will accurately depict the following as applicable:
a)
Location of structures and distance to septic components (i.e. Tank,
distribution pipe complete with dimension,
b)
Make and model of septic/holding tank as may be applicable including size
c)
length of all runs of distribution pipes complete with dimension between each
run
d)
location of all well within 30metres of septic components
e)
North arrow
f)
Make and model of any treatment units
g)
location of property lines or other valuable tools that may be used to
facilitate locating the septic components in the future
h)
means of outlying the distribution pipes (i.e. rebar or tracer wire)
i)
Loading areas, mantle areas and expanded contact areas as may be
applicable.
j)
Street/watercourse location if applicable.
16.3 The person responsible for construction shall provide, if requested by the Chief
Building Official, as constructed plans for the exterior storm, sanitary and water supply
lines where on private property.
17.0 NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTION
17.1 Prior to concealing any work required to be inspected under the Building Code or
building by-law, the owner, or the owner's designate responsible for the construction,
shall give notice to the assigned individuals within the Building Division in the
Township of Severn, of their readiness for inspection.
17.2 For the purpose of this by-law, required prescribed inspection shall be as per Division
C - Part 1.3.5.1 "Prescribed Notices" and may be amended or updated in the building
code.
17.3 In addition to clause 17.2, the following "Additional Notices" as permitted by the Act
shall be provided:
a)
Commencement of construction of,
i)
Masonry fireplace and masonry chimney,
ii)
Factory-built fireplaces and allied chimneys, or
iii)
Stove, ranges, space heaters and add-on furnaces using solid fuels and
allied chimney
b)
Completion of a building for which an occupancy permit is provided by Division C
- 1.3.3.4 or 1.3.3.5 or as may be noted as required inspection by the Chief
Building Official at time of permit issuance.
c)
Prior to occupying or using an unfinished building or part thereof, the owner or
the owner's designate responsible for the construction shall give notice to the
Chief Building Official or Inspector or assigns of their readiness for inspection.
d)
Prior to occupying or using a completed building, the owner or the owner's
designate responsible for the construction shall give notice to the assigned
individuals within Building Services in the Township of Severn, of their
readiness for inspections.
17.4
The notice required to be given pursuant to the Building Code shall be given in writing,
phone, fax, email or by any previously acceptable electronic format in advance of the
construction stage for all permit work, not including the day of notification, for which
an inspection is being sought.
17.5
It is the responsibility of owner or the owner's designate to ensure that the notice
sent is property delivered, therefore ii is required that the owner or the owner's
designate receives conformation that delivery was made to a listed person who is
also in attendance. Notice given shall not be effective until received by the assigned
individual.
18.0 FEES
18.1 Fees for required permits shall be in accordance with Schedule "A" of this by-law as
may be amended.
18.2 Where the fees are based on the cost of valuation of the proposed work, such
valuation shall mean the total cost of all work by the permit including the cost of
professional and related services and shall be based on the actual cost of
construction quoted in the Tender or Contract form. The Chief Building Official may
use the contract, Architect or Engineer's estimate or other readily available and
published construction values calculations.
18.3 The Chief Building Official shall place a valuation of the cost of work and if the permit
application or holder disagree with this valuation, the prescribed fee shall be paid
before the issuance of the permit. Upon completion of the work, if the actual work is
less than the valuation placed by the Chief Building Official, an audited statement
may be submitted detailing the costs of the components of the work including labour
and professional services. The Chief Building Official shall, if the statement contains
the full cost all components of the work upon which the required valuation was to be
based; value the work in accordance with their statement and issue the appropriate
refund.
18.4 In the case of non-commencement of any project and upon written request, the Chief
Building Official shall determine the amount of refund of permit fees, if any, that may be
returned to the permit holder, in accordance with Schedule "D" of this by-law.
18.5 Where no fee is specific in Schedule "A", but required administrative, review or other time
associated, such fee may be based on hourly rates as per the Schedule "A".
18.6 Fees based on review by hours in Schedule "A" shall be made by estimating the
required review of projects initially. Fees shall be based on increments of .25 or¼)
hours.
18.7 Schedule "A" may be adjusted without amendment to this By-law annually on January
1st in each year in accordance with the most recent twelve-month charge in Statistic
Canada Quarterly, Construction Price Statistic (Non-residential - Toronto) when such
statistics represent an increase. Fees shall be rounded to the closest cent.
18.8 Fees are based on the review of permit submission with satisfactory complete and
accurate construction drawings with standard drafting practice and conventions. When
an inspector is required to re-review building permit submission or where additional
information is required to review, beyond the initial submission, the Chief Building
Official may recover the additional re-review cost based on an hourly basis in
accordance with Schedule "A".
18.9 Fees associated with review of section "22.0 Lot Grading Plan" are based on an hourly
fee in accordance with clause 18.6. These fees may be required at time of permit issuance
or may be deducted from deposits amounts in section "20.0 Deposit".
18.10 When electronic payments are available, any convenience fees or cost associated
with e-commerce shall be in addition to the fees prescribed in Schedule A to allow the
Township to achieve full cost recovery.
19.0 COST RECOVERY
19.1 Where a building investigation results in the contravention under the Act, the property
owner or any other person believed to be responsible for the action, shall pay fees
in accordance with the most recent fee schedule. Where an Order is issued under
the Act and where the named achieved eventual compliance with the Order, the
Town may choose not to prosecute the named, if a satisfactory settlement is reached.
19.2 Where the fee under section 19.1 results in multiple forms of calculating such fee,
the higher form shall apply.
19.3 When orders are required to be issued on title in accordance with the Act, all cost
associated with the issuance and/or removal, as applicable, shall be the
responsibility of the property owner and in accordance with the applicable fee
schedule.
19.4 Where a request for information is provided outside of Municipal Freedom of
Information requests, any fees associated with the research, copies and other
associated costs may be charged back to the requestor in accordance with fee
schedules.
19.5 When the responsibility of a design from Division B, Part 4 design is submitted
from an individual other than an Architect or professional engineer from Ontario, the
Chief Building Official may forward such design to an Architect or professional
engineer for review and opinion. Any such fees incurred by the review will be the
responsibility of the applicant.
19.6 This section shall also include the recovery of postage, photocopies and delivery
fees as may be associated for request or deliveries outside of normal receipt
procedures at the Township Administration Offices.
20
DEPOSITS
20.1 The Chief Building Official shall take a lot grading deposit at the time of building
permit issuance for all detached, semi-detached or townhouses, row-houses or
duplex dwelling units. The fee shall be in accordance with Schedule "A" or as per the
established subdivision agreement if applicable, whichever is greater. This deposit
may be refunded when the depositor has completed all lot grading and has provided
certification of such lot to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and/or
Township Engineer. Where a lot grading remains incomplete and uncertified after 24
months of permit issuance or 12 months after an occupancy has been permitted,
whichever is sooner, the Township may cause the fees to be expended. All fees
associated with this task will be deducted from the deposit amount.
20.2
Clause 20.1 is not applicable where a subdivision agreement or other deposit
system is provided in another agreement or format however if the property
remains uncertified after 24 month of permit issued or 12 month after
occupancy, whichever is sooner, the fees may be expended in the same
manner.
20.3
Any additional fee associated with initial or additional reviews, re-reviews,
investigations, letters, orders or other cost as a result of reviews of compliance
of lot grading, may be deducted from the lot grading deposits amounts or may be
added in addition to standard fees as prescribed under Schedule "A".
21
RE-INSPECTION DEPOSITS:
21.1 The Chief Building Official shall take a re-inspection deposit at the time of building
permit issuance for detached, semi-detached, townhouse, row-house, or
duplex dwelling units as stated in Schedule "A".
21.2
The Chief Building Official shall take a re-inspection deposit at the time of building
permit issuance for any Group A, B, D, E or F classified structure when such
structure has a construction value exceeding $1,000,000.
21.3
The deposit amounts in clause 21.1 and 21.2 shall be the cost of three (3)
inspection as per the applicable fee schedule. Should an inspection indicated
infractions, non-readiness to inspect, or will require an additional review, the
fee of one inspection shall be deducted from the deposit amount held. Any
balance of re inspection deposit may be refunded to the person providing the
deposit, or as otherwise approved, provided the permit file has had all its
inspection completed. Any balance of deposit must be applied within 2 year of
permit issuance. Any balance remaining beyond 2 year is forfeited by the
depositor.
21.4
Remaining deposits held by the Township will be refunded to the initial
depositor, minus any applicable deduction upon a transfer of a permit as
applicable in Section
21.5 Additional deposit amounts will be required by the new permit holder as may be
applicable should the permit holder expend all there deposit prior to completion
of the project.
21.6 In addition to section 21.1, and 21.2 an annual maintenance fee of one inspection will be
deducted from the deposit amount in Section 21 when such project remains incomplete for
more than 12 months of permit issuance.
22
LOT GRADING PLANS
22.1
This section is applicable for building permit for a new detached, semi-
detached, townhouses, row-house, or duplex.
22.2
The owner or representative shall submit two copies of a proposed Lot Grading
Plan to the township for review.
22.3
The Lot Grading Plan shall be referenced to a current plan of survey certified
by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor or registered subdivision lot grading
plan.
22.4
In cases of land within an unassumed subdivision or as indicated in the subdivision
agreement, the lot grading plan shall be prepared and/or reviewed by a
Professional Engineer on record for the specific development or alternatively
approved by that designer's firm on record.
22.5
Infill lots in subdivisions shall have the Lot Grading Plan prepared by a
Professional Engineer.
22.6
In the cases of land outside of the scope of clause 22.4 and 22.5 a lot grading
plan shall bear the signature of either:
a)
Professional Engineer,
b)
Certified Engineering Technologist
c)
Landscape Architect (a member of the Ontario Association of Landscape
Architects) or
d)
Ontario Land Surveyor
who certifies thereon that the drainage scheme depicted by the plan will be compatible
with the existing drainage patterns without adverse effects on neighbouring
properties.
22.7
The designer associated with Section 22.0 will be requiring to complete all
necessary templates or checklist as required and as part of the reviews undertake
site reviews, investigate, discuss and respond to any concerns to ensure to be no
adverse effects on neighbouring properties will occur. NOTE: Engineer or OLS
must certify that the final footing and/or foundation location and elevation conforms
to the Lot Grading Plan.
22.8
Where lots applicable in clause 22.6 is larger than 2 hectares, outside a plan of
subdivision, not on any waterfront or on Environmental Protection area (as per the
Township's Zoning) and the new building area is more than 10 metres from a
neighbouring property, the lot grading plan may be limited to the building envelope
and associated disturbed area may be completed by an individual other than one
identified in clause 22.6 provided adequate minimum information is provided as may
be requested by the Chief Building Official, Township Engineer or Director of Public
Works.
22.9 In many areas within the municipality, the municipal drainage system is limited or
non-existing. As such, the lot grading design must consider ways and means to
keep any increase in surface water run-off from the subject site to a minimum utilizing
acceptable surface water retention techniques. In area where positive storm
drainage is not available within the Municipal road allowance, the grading design may
require a soak away pit and/or grading the boulevard to a sufficient outlet to the
satisfaction of the Public Works Department or Township Engineer. The designer
will be responsible to adjust the design as need to ensure no adverse effects.
22.10 The Lot Grading Plan shall be prepared on an appropriate sized sheet or as may be
required by the Township to allow the plan to be scalable. Drawing may be
required to be submitted in an electronic format.
22.11 Lot Grading Plans as required and prepared under section 22 may also be
approved by the Township Engineer or other persons as authorized by the Chief
Building Official.
23
CONDITIONAL BUILDING PERMIT
23.1
As per section 8. (3.1) of the Act, The Chief Building Official is delegated
authority to issue conditional building permits under the Act Section 8. (3).
23.2
In undertaking the delegated authority to grant a "Conditional Building Permit" the
Chief Building Official shall consult with the affected Township departments.
23.3
Every application for a Conditional Building permit under section 8(3) of the Act
shall.
a)
Comply with the requirements of the Act
b)
Comply with the requirements of the Building Code relating to a conditional
permit
Be additionally accompanied by:
i)
A written statement from the applicant explaining why the applicant
believe that unreasonable delays in construction would occur if a "Conditional
Building Permit" is not grated.
ii)
An agreement and such security deposit that may be required and,
iii)
Fees that may be prescribed and such fees to draft and review the
conditional building permits.
24
ABANDONED PERMIT APPLICATIONS
24.1
An application for any type of construction may be deemed to have been
abandoned where;
a)
The application is incomplete according to this by-law and remains
incomplete six month after it was submitted; or
b)
Six months have elapsed after the applicant was notified that the submitted
plans and/or documents of the proposed building, construction, demolition
or change of use will not comply with the Act or Building Code or will
contravene any other applicable law; or
c)
The application is substantially complete, and six months have elapsed from
the date upon which the applicant was notified that a permit was available
to be issued but failed to pick up the permit or play the remaining fee.
24.2 The owner may be sent notification of any impending application cancellation and
were done so will be given 30 days to response from the date that the notification
was sent to the owner's or applicants address listed on the application including
email. The Chief Building Official shall determine the legitimacy of any reason
given, if any, why the application shall not be cancelled forthwith. The final decision
shall be at the sole discretion of the Chief Building Official.
24.3
Where an application is deemed abandoned, all submitted plans, specification and
documentations may be disposed of without further notice to the applicant.
24.4
Where any application fee is paid for such application and the project is deemed
abandoned and such application fees will not be refundable.
25
REVOCATION OF PERMITS
25.1
Prior to revoking a permit under subsection 8(10) of the Act, the Chief Building
Official may serve a notice by personal service, registered mail or other electronic
format at the last known address or contact information of the permit holder or
applicant and following (30) days period from the date of service the Chief Building
Official may revoke the permit if grounds to revoke exist, without further notice.
25.2
A permit holder may within thirty (30) days from the date of service of a notice
under the 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 or other application law may
allow the deferral, in writing.
26
CANCELLATION OF PERMIT AND APPLICATIONS
26.1
If a property owner wishes to cancel a permit or application, a notice shall be filed
with the Chief Building Official, in writing, in accordance with this section;
Every notice of cancellation of permit shall;
a)
Include a written statement from a property owner providing the name(s),
address(es), telephone number (s) of all legal owner (s) authorizing the
cancellation of the permit or application;
b)
Include proof of ownership of the lands satisfactory to the Chief Building Official
as may be required;
c)
Confirm that no construction, demolition or change of use was done in
connection with the permit or application that was made; and
d)
Be signed by an owner who shall certify as the truth of the contents of the
notice.
26.2
Upon inspection to determine that no construction, demolition or change of use was
done in connection with the original permit or application that was made, the permit
or application shall be deemed to be cancelled and refund made, if any, to the
original payee. The owner(s) or their agent(s) shall have no further rights or
obligation under the cancelled permit or application. As authorized by the Chief
Building Official, all submitted plans, specification, documents and other information
may be destroyed as permitted by other regulations.
27
TRANSFER OF PERMITS
27.1
If the owner of the land changes after a permit has been substantially completed
and the use or occupancy permission has been granted, the permit associated with
the work will automatically become the new owner's responsibility. No change of
fee will be levied for this transfer of ownership;
27.2
If the owner of the land changes after a permit or application has been issued the
permit associated with uncommenced work may be transferred to the new owner of
the lands where an application is filed with the Township, in writing, in accordance
with this section and accompanied by the appropriate fee. Every application for the
transfer shall (when applicable);
a)
Include a written statement from the original owner authorizing the transfer of
the Permit or application to the new owner
b)
Include a written statement from the designer authorizing the transfer of design
responsibility of the permit or application to the new owner;
c)
Include, where applicable, a resubmission of the "Commitment to General
Review by Architect and Engineers" responsibilities to the new owner for the
permit or application;
d)
Include proof of ownership, if requested, of the lands by the new owner
satisfactory to the Chief Building Official;
e)
Confirm that the work to be done and the existing and proposed use and
occupancy of the building or part thereof, for which the application for the
transfer is made, is the same as the identified and described on the original
application for permits;
f)
State the name, address, telephone number of the proposed new owner
g)
Include, where required by the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act, the
proposed new builder's registration number or as statement of exemption;
h)
Be accompanied by the appropriate fee calculated in accordance with the most
recent fee schedule;
i)
By signed by the proposed new owner who shall certify as to the truth of the
contents of the application.
27.3 If the owner of the land changes after a permit has been issued, and where the
permit is also associated with incomplete work for which no use or occupancy but
inspections already undertaken and permission has been granted, the new owner
must file an application with the Township, in writing, in accordance with this section
and be accompanied by the appropriate fee. Every application for the transfer of
permit shall (when applicable);
a)
Include an acknowledgement by the new owner for responsibility of previous
and new work;
b)
Include proof of ownership of the lands by the new owner satisfactory to the
Chief Building Official;
c)
Confirm that the work to be done and the existing and proposed use and
occupancy of the building or part thereof, for which the application for the
transfer of the permit is made, is the same as that identified and described
on the application for the permit;
d)
State the name, address, telephone number of the proposed new owner;
e)
State the name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the
proposed architect and/or engineer, and there building code qualifications,
where they are different from those identified in the application for the permit,
and a written confirmation that they have been retained to undertake
general review of the construction or demolition where required under the
code.
f)
Include, where the proposed new owner is a builder as defined in the
Ontario New Home Warranty Plan Act, the proposed new builder's
registration number;
g)
Be accompanied by the appropriate fee in accordance with the most recent
fee schedule:
h)
Where no specific fee items is specified, such fee shall be based on actual
cost associated by Severn Building Services to file, review and re-issue
the permit based on time.
i)
Be signed by the proposed new owner who shall certify as to the truth of
the contents of the application.
27.4
Upon approval of transfer of a permit to the new owner, the new owner shall be
deemed to be responsible for the permit and the original owner shall have no
further rights or obligation under the permit, save and except for any obligation set
out in any executed agreements that have not been superseded by an acceptable
replacement agreement.
27.5
Upon approval of transfer of a permit to the new owner, the new owner shall be
deemed to be responsible for the permit and the original owner shall have no
further rights or obligation under the permit, save and except for any obligation set
out in any executed agreements that have not been superseded by an acceptable
replacement agreement.
27.6
No transfer of an application will be allowed if work has commenced and the permit
has not yet been issued. A new application will be required and the old
application will be cancelled;
27.7
The Chief Building Official may require the "Transfer of Permit" to be on a specified
form.
28
MAINTENANCE FEES
28.1
Where a building permit remains incomplete for a period of more than 1 year after
building permit was issuance the Township may impose a maintenance fee in
accordance with Schedule "A" or deducted from the re-inspection deposit.
When no deposit is available such fee may be placed on the property tax bill as
may be allowed under the Act.
29
REFUNDS
29.1
Refunds of fees shall be in accordance with Schedule "D" of this by-law. No refund
shall be given for revoked or abandoned permits and application
30
REGISTERED CODE AGENCIES.
30.1
Where the corporation enters into an agreement with a Registered Code
Agency, the Chief Building Official is authorized to appoint Registered Code
Agencies to perform specified functions, noted in item 30.2 and described in the
Act.
30.2
The following are the specific functions that a registered code agency may be
appointed to perform in respect of the construction of a building where an
agreement is established;
a)
Review design and other materials to determine whether the proposed
construction of a building complies with the building code.
b)
Issue plans review certificates.
c)
Issue change certificates.
d)
Inspect the construction of a building for which a permit has been issued
under this Act.
e)
Issue final certificates.
f)
Perform such other functions as may be authorized under this Act or in the
building code.
31
CONFLICTING LEGISLATION
31.1
If there is a conflict between a provision in the Building Code Act and a
provision of any other Act, the section that is more restrictive shall prevail.
31.2
Whenever any reference is made in this By-law to a statue of the Legislature of the
Province of Ontario, such reference shall be deemed to include all subsequent
amendments to such statues and all subsequent amendments to such stature
and all successor legislative to such statue.
32
PENALTIES
32.1
In addition to any other penalties prescribed by law, every person who;
a)
Knowingly furnished false information in any application under this By-
law,
or
b)
Contravenes any provision of this By-law,
Is guilty of an offence and is subject to a penalty pursuant to the Provincial
Office Ac, as amended, and in accordance with Section 36 of the Building Code
Act as amended.
33
MISCELLANEIOUS
33.1
The conviction of an offender upon the breach of any provision of this By-law shall
not operate as a bar to a prosecution against the same offender upon any continued
or subsequent breach of any provision and a Judge may convict any offender
repeatedly for continues or subsequent breaches of the By-law, and the provision
of the Building Code Act as amended from time to lime, shall further apply to any
continued or repeated breach of this By-law.
33.2
Neither the granting of any permit, nor the approval of the drawing or any
specification, nor any inspection made by the Chief Building Official or Building
Official, shall in any way relieve the owner of such building or the person responsible
for the provision of service, labour or material to the building from the full and sole
responsibility for carrying out the work, or having the work carried out in
accordance with the requirements of this By-law, the Act or regulations, as may
be amended, made thereunder and any other applicable law.
33.3
This By-law is to be read in conjunction with all the statues referred.
34
SEVERABILITY
34.1
If a Court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or part of a
section of this by-law to be invalid, such section or part of a section shall not be
construed as having persuaded or influenced Council to pass the remainder of
this by-law and it is hereby declared that the remainder of this by-law shall be
valid and shall remain in full force and effect.
35
SCHEDULES
35.1
Schedules "A", "B", "C" and "D" attached hereto shall form part of this by-law.
35.2
That Schedule "A" of this By-law may be adjusted every January 1st, commencing
in 2023 in accordance to the StatCAN Non-residential construction cost index
(Toronto) for the fourth quarter previous when such adjustment results in an
increase.
36
CONFLICT
36.1
That where there is any conflict between the provision of this by-law and those of
any other by-law, resolution or motion than the provision of this by-law shall prevail.
37
REPEAL
37.1
That By-law No. 2018-41 be repealed effective January 1, 2022.
By-law read a first, second, third time and finally passed this 15th day of December, 2021.
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN
_________________________________________
MAYOR
_________________________________________
CLERK
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 2021-91
2026 - BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
(January 01, 2026 - December 31, 2026)
1.0 Base Application Fee
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
1.1 Base Application Fee
$180.00
Per Permit
Base application fee
applied to any individual
permits and is in addition
to the area (unit fee)
unless noted otherwise
2.0 Agricultural Uses
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
2.1 Agricultural Structures
$0.55
Per ft2
Up to maximum of $2,560
3.0 Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Uses (ICI)
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
3.1 Group A - Assembly
$1.44
Per ft2
Full permit
3.2 Group B - Care and Detention
$1.51
Per ft2
3.3 Group D - Business and
Personal Services
$1.44
Per ft2
Full permit
3.4 Group E - Mercantile
$1.44
Per ft2
Full permit
3.5 Group F - Industrial
$1.15
Per ft2
Full permit
3.6 Group A, D, E or F - If "shell"
only
See notes
65% of "full" building
permit fee
3.7 Group A, D, E or F - If
"finishes" only
See notes
65% of "full" building
permit fee
3.8 Pool - Public Use
By
construction
value - see
5.0
3.9 Solar Panel (greater than
10Kw)
By
construction
value - see
5.0
Up to maximum $37,500
4.0 Residential Projects
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
4.1 Accessory Structures
$0.55
Garages, sheds, gazebo,
boat ports and other
similar "accessory"
structures
4.3 Certified Models Review
$180.00
Each model
For repeat models in
subdivision when review
undertaken prior to
building permit submission
4.4 Decks
$0.44
Per ft2
4.5 Finished Basement
$0.90
Per ft2
4.6 Unfinished Basement/Crawl
spaces
$0.44
Per ft2
4.7 Group C - Dwelling Unit
$1.44
Per ft2
4.8 Solar Panels (10 Kw or less)
$717.00
Flat fee
If over 10KW, see item 3.9
5.0 Fee Based Construction (used where otherwise not stated in schedule for designated
structures)
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
5.1 First $1,000 of Construction
Value
$180.00
First $1,000
in
construction
value
For the first $1000 apply
the base amount + item
5.2 (if applicable)
5.2 Each additional $1,000 in
construction value or part
thereof
$12.20
Per $1,000
in
construction
value after
first $1,000
6.0 Change of Use Permits
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
6.1 Change of Use (Building) -
Part 10/11
$108.00
Hourly
review rate
Minimum of 1.5 hours
6.2 Change of Use (Septic)
$108.00
Hourly
review rate
Minimum of 1.0 hours
7.0 Plumbing
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
7.1
Plumbing Fee
$12.50
Per fixture
8.0 Septic
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
8.1
Leaching Pit (Class 2)
$397.00
Flat fee
8.2
Sewage System -New
(Class 3 or 4)
$723.00
Flat fee
8.3
Sewage System - Repair
$481.00
Flat fee
8.4
Holding Tank- New (Class
5)
$554.00
Flat fee
8.5
Holding Tank -
Replacement (Class 5)
$397.00
Flat fee
9.0 Demolition
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
9.1
Class "A"
$133.00
Flat rate
When no architect/engineer
required
9.2
Class "B"
$358.00
Flat rate
When architect/engineer
required
10. Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
10.1
Solid Fuel Burning
Appliances
Review
rate as per
section
13.5
Hourly rate
Minimum of 2 hours
11.0 Temporary Tent Structures
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
11.1
Temporary Tent
Structures
$133.00
Flat fee per
tent
For non-seasonal, see fees
in bylaw base on use
(section 3.0)
12.0 Infraction Fees
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
12.1
Building prior to obtaining a
building permit
See notes
Double regular building
permit fees as per this
schedule
12.2
Registration of Order on
Title
See notes
Full cost recovery + 10%
administration charges
12.3
Third Party Review
See notes
Full cost recovery + 10%
administration charges
12.4
Cost recovery for
investigation
See notes
Apply all applicable "Other
Fees" (section 13) to obtain
100% cost recovery
13.0 Other Fees
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
13.1
Conditional Permit
Preparation
See notes
Fee based on "Review
Rates" + legal fees + 10%
administration.
13.2
Alternative Solutions
Review
See notes
Fee based on "Review
Rates" and any "Third
Party Review" rates
13.3
Re-Inspection Fee
$108.00
Each
Applies for extra or
required re-inspection
13.4
Re- Inspection Deposit
See notes
Re-inspection fee (item
13.3) x 3 (three). (Any
refund must be applied
within two year of permit
issuance
13.5
Review rates (Building
Official)
$108.00
Hourly rate
13.6
Review rates
(Administrator)
$78.00
Hourly rate
May be used for report
requests or special routine
disclosure information
13.7
Transfer of Building Permit
See notes
See "Base rate"
13.8
Docks
See notes
Same as "decks"
13.9
Third Party Review
See notes
Cost recover of expense
+10% administration
charges
13.10
Maintenance Fee
See notes
Annually
See "Re-Inspection Fee"
(item 13.3) and shall only
apply when building
permits remain open for
more than one (1) year.
13.11
Pool Fence Permit
$180.00
Each
14.0 Lot Grading
DESCRIPTION
UNIT FEE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
NOTES:
14.1
Lot Grading Reviews
$108.00
Hourly rate
Minimum 2.0 hours
14.2
Lot Grading Deposits
$3647.00
Per lot
Or as otherwise indicated
in subdivision agreement
Note: All fees are subject to an annually indexing when such change results in an increase.
Increases will be rounded to the closest $1.00 for flat fees and closest $0.01 for area based
calculations.
SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW NO. 2021-91
Code of Conduct for Building Officials/Inspectors
Preamble
This Code of Conduct applies to the Chief Building Official and Building/Septic Inspectors
appointed under the Building Code Act in the exercise of a power or the performance of a
duty under the Building Code Act or the Building Code. This Code of Conduct is in addition
to the "Corporate Code of Conduct" for all employees of the Township of Severn.
Purpose
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to promote appropriate standards of behaviour and
enforcement actions to ensure Building Officials and Inspectors apply standards of honesty
and integrity, and to prevent practices constituting an abuse of power including unethical or
illegal practices.
Standards of Conduct
Building Officials and Inspectors shall undertake:
1.
To always act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of
building works and structures.
2.
Not to act where there may be or where there may reasonably appear to be a
conflict between their duties and their employer, their profession, their peers and
the public at large and their personal interests.
3.
To apply all relevant Building By-laws, codes and standards appropriately and
without favour.
4.
To all at time abide by the highest moral and ethical standards and avoid any
conduct which could bring or tend to bring Building Officials and Inspectors to
disrepute.
5.
To comply with the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building
Code and all other Acts or Laws which regulate or govern Building Officials and
Inspectors of their functions.
6.
To not act beyond their personal level of competence or outside their area of
expertise.
7.
To maintain their knowledge and understanding of the best current building
practices, the building laws and codes relevant to their inspection and plan
examination function.
8.
To extend professional courtesy to all.
Breaches of Code of Conduct
The Ontario Building Code Act provides that the performance of Building Officials and
Inspectors will be measured against this Code of Conduct. The municipal administration
will review any allegation brought forward that the Code of Conduct has been breached.
Disciplinary action rising from violations of this Code of Conduct is the responsibility of
the municipal employer and will be based on the severity and frequency of the violations
in accordance with relevant employment standards and the Corporate Disciplinary Policy
for employees.
SCHEDULE "C" TO BY-LAW NO. 2021-91
Drawing Requirements
Drawing Type
Minimum Information Required
Site Plan
-
Legal Description, survey property line, property dimensions,
compass orientation, location and name of adjacent roads,
drawings to be scaleable
-
Outline of all existing and the proposed buildings and
structures, building dimensions and there distance to property
line
-
Dimension and location of parking and spaces, vehicle
access and fire routes
-
Dimensions and location of barrier free parking, curb cuts, path
of travel to building and pedestrian building access
-
Dimensions and location of any on-site sewage disposal
system and proximity to wells and buildings
-
Dimension and location of easements, sidewalks, new and
existing driveway entrances, curb cuts, retaining walls,
-
Location and setbacks of any overhead power lines and water
courses
Lot Grading Plan
In addition to information on "Site Plans" include the following:
-
Existing and proposed elevations with the site and at property
lines, top and bottom of retaining walls, slopes on driveways,
drainage flow direction, percentage fall and swales.
-
Applicable zone provision comparisons summary between
proposed and zoning by-law (Zoning Matrix)
-
Signature of design and review by qualified individual as per
subdivision agreement, building by-law or as required
-
Key elevation points; at the foundation, adjacent grades,
property boundaries, underside of footings, topside of
basement floor, topside of all framed floors, maximum heights
of building in accordance zoning by-laws, storm and sanitary
inverts at property line connections coupled with percentage
of fall, percentage and direction of grade slopes
Architectural
-
Existing plans showing construction and room and space
identification of all floor in the area of proposed work or
occupancy
-
Plans of all floors including basement complete with all room
and room names
-
Roof plans showing roof slope, drainage, roof and roofing
construction details
-
Building elevations showing grade, floor and ceiling heights,
overall building height, exterior finish material, window heights
and size and spatial separations requirements
-
Construction details including proposed wall section from
footing to roof, specification of all walls, floor and roof
assemblies and all building materials and construction
specifications
-
Stair, guard and handrail dimensions and details, window size
and height above floor level, location and fuel type of all
fireplaces
-
Mezzanine plan showing construction, guardrails, egress
-
Location and details of barrier free entrances and barrier free
washrooms
-
Reflected ceiling plans, bulkhead details, horizontal service
shaft details
-
Roof equipment screening, anchorage for window washing,
roof access
-
Building Cross section showing grade, floor and ceiling
heights, horizontal and vertical fire separations
-
Sections and details, plans of washroom and exit stairs,
-
Wall section, plans and section construction details
-
Exit stair enclosure, wall construction details, fire separations
and listed design numbers, door numbers reference to a door
scheduled
-
Door and hardware scheduled and frame details, window
schedule, room finish schedule
-
Material flame spread and smoke development rating
-
Material combustibility category
-
Data Matrix as required for any non-Part 9 building and
required for any Part 9 building if requested by the Chief
Building Official or Fire Prevention Officer
Structural (if
applicable)
-
Soil bearing capacity and other consideration due to high
water tables relative to underside of footing and if any soil fill is
present (engineered or otherwise)
-
Foundation plan, floor and roof framing plans, footing,
columns, foundation walls, piers, underpinning and beam
schedules structural details and material specification.
-
Design specified , dead and live loading (including wind, rain
and snow), earthquake loading, geotechnical report design
basis
-
Structural drawings sealed by a professional engineer for all
structural elements not within the scope of Part 9, Division B,
of the Building Code
-
On or off-site welding steel or aluminum products specifying
the CWB authorization
-
Material strength
-
Roof or floor truss drawing sealed by a professional engineer
-
Pre-engineered elements are not required to be sealed by a
professional engineer where the element is pre-engineered
designed and used within the context of pre-approval for the
element.
HVAC
-
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning plan, service
shafts, equipment layout and schedules
-
Heat loss and gain calculations, ventilation design summary
-
Fire damper locations, kitchen exhaust, hood suppression
solid fuel burning appliance, installation and venting
Plumbing
-
Plumbing and drainage plans; location and sizing of under and
above ground storm, sanitary and water supply piping and
appurtenances
-
Location of fire stopping; specifications of plumbing and fire
stopping materials
Electrical
-
Electrical supply and distribution plans; location of power
outlets
and
lighting
switches,
equipment,
schedule;
transformer location, door operation devices
-
Location
and
specifications
of
emergency
lighting,
emergency power and exit signage
-
Location of carbon monoxide detection systems and
interconnected with venting system where required
Fire Detection,
Protection and
Suppression
-
Location and specification of fire alarm systems, and devices
thereto including smoke alarms
-
Fire hydrant locations, sprinkler and standpipe distribution plans
and schedules; sprinkler head layout; fire hose cabinets
locations, etc.
-
Chemical or oxygen deprivation fire suppression systems
-
Fire separations, fire walls, party walls and fire resistance
ratings
Notes:
(1)
The Chief Building Official may waive the requirements for any required
information specified in this schedule or require additional information due
to the complexity of work.
(2)
This schedule shall be used as a guide only and is provided to assist in
illustrating some of the requirements to confirm compliance with
requirements of the Building Code, Building By-law and Zoning By-law.
Designers shall also ensure that all submissions meet the standards
described elsewhere in the Building By-law.
(3)
One drawing type may be incorporated in other drawing types where able
to identify items to be review.
SCHEDULE "D" TO BY-LAW NO. 2021-91
Refunds
That the holder of a Permit may request the cancellation of the Permit where no
construction has commenced and may upon written request to the Chief Official;
apply for a refund of the fee paid for the Permit. The Chief Official may, upon such
a request, cancel the Permit and refund an amount less the costs incurred,
provided this amount does not reduce the amount retained by the Municipality to less
than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00)
Function Completed or commenced
Percent Refund
Administrative Only
75%
Administrative and Zoninq (Planning Review)
65%
Administrative, Zoning (Planning Review)
and Treasury
60%
Administrative, Zoning (Planning Review),
Treasury & Plans Review
50%
Permit issued and no inspections undertaken
40%
Permit issued and inspections commenced
0%
Minimum refund (No refund to be process
if less than)
$100.00