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BEING A BY-LAW RESPECTING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, MOVING AND THE CHANGE USE OF
PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS, TO PROHIBIT OR REGULATE THE ERECTION OF SIGNS AND OTHER
ADVERTISING DEVICES
WHEREAS the general municipal powers of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides Council
with the authority to pass by-laws to enable it to govern its affairs;
AND WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 2001, Chapter 23, as amended, empowers Council to
pass certain by-laws respecting construction, demolition, moving and change of use permits and inspections;
AND WHEREAS Section 1 (1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that municipalities may
pass by-laws respecting matters within spheres of jurisdiction;
AND WHEREAS paragraph 7 of Section 1 (1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended provides that fences
and signs are included in the spheres of jurisdiction;
AND WHEREAS Section 7(j) of the Building Code Act also grants permission for fences to be covered by a building
by-law.
AND WHEREAS Section 99 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, provides rules respecting advertising
devices, including signs;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
VAL RITA-HARTY enacts as follows:
1. The short title for By-Law No.1010-15 shall be "Building By-Law"
2. "Schedule "A" through "I" inclusive, attached hereto, are hereby made a part of this by-law as fully and to all
intents and purposes as though recited in full herein."
3. Any person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine as
provided for in the Provincial Offences Act.
4. That by-law #911-11 be repealed
5. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its final passing.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2015
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Mayor: Johanne Baril
Acting Clerk: Lise Bérubé
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2015
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Mayor: Johanne Baril
Acting Clerk: Lise Bérubé
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 22ND DAY OF OCTOBER 2015
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Mayor: Johanne Baril
Clerk: Christiane Potvin
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SCHEDULE "A"
SHORT TITLE
BUILDING BY-LAW
Part 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1
Definitions
in this by-law:
Act :
"Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23 as amended.
Applicant:
"Applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applies 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 demolition of a building or buildings and anyone acting under
the authority of such person or corporation.
Architect:
"Architect" means for the purposes of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code, the
holder of a licence, a certificate of practice or a temporary licence under the Architect's Act as
defined in the Ontario Building Code and must possess a Ontario Building Code Identification
Number.
Ontario Building Code:
"Ontario Building Code" means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act.
Building Department Staff:
"Building Department Staff" means the Chief Building Official or his/her designate.
Chief Building Official:
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official appointed by the by-law of The
Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing for the purposes of enforcement of the Act.
Contractor:
"Contractor" means the person/business who is conducting work under contract/agreement to a
structure/dwelling.
Demolish:
"Demolish" means to do anything in the removal of a building or any material part thereof.
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Designer:
"Designer" means the person responsible for the design.
Owner:
"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.
Permit:
"Permit" means permission or authorization given in writing from the Chief Building Official or his/her
designate to perform work, to change the use of a building or part thereof, or to occupy a building or part
thereof, as regulated by the Act and the Ontario Building Code.
Permit Holder:
"Permit holder" means the owner to whom a permit has been issued or where a permit has been transferred,
the new owner to whom the permit has been transferred.
Residential Site:
"Residential Site" means a construction or demolition site for a building that is used only for residential
purposes and that is not more than three storeys in building height and not more than one level below grade.
Work:
"Work" means construction, renovation or demolition of a building of part thereof, as the case may be.
Professional Engineer:
"Professional Engineer" or "Engineer" means a licenced professional engineer who holds a certificate of
authorization issued by the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario or who is employed by a
partnership or corporation authorized by the Association to offer professional engineering services to the
public and who holds a current Ontario Building Code Identification number.
Corporation:
"Corporation" means the Corporation of the Township of Val Rita-Harty
Council:
"Council"means the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Val Rita-Harty.
Municipality:
"Municipality" means the Municipality of Val Rita-Harty
1.2
Word - term - not defined - meaning
Any word or term not defined in this by-law shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Building Code Act,
1992.
Part 2
CLASSES OF PERMITS
2.1
Set out - Schedule "A"
Classes of permits with respect to the construction and demolition of buildings or structures shall be set out
in Schedule "A" to this by-law.
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Part 3
PERMITS
3.1
Application for permit:
To obtain a permit the applicant shall file an application for permit using form (1) of Schedule "F" to
construct or demolish in accordance with the Ontario Building Code with the Building Department Staff and
except as otherwise permitted by the Chief Building Official every application shall:
a)
identify and describe in detail the work and occupancy to be covered by the permit
for which application is made;
b)
describe the land on which the work is to be done, by a description that will readily
identify and locate the site on which the construction, demolition or change of use is
to occur;
c)
be accompanied by plans, specifications, documents and other information required
by this By-law;
d)
state estimated valuation of the proposed work including materials, labour and
related direct costs associated with the work exclusive of the cost of the land;
e)
state the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owner, contractor, architect
or engineer, or other designer or person who will carry out the work;
f)
(i)
when section 2.3 of the Ontario Building Code applies, be accompanied by a
signed acknowledgement of the owner on a form prescribed by the Chief
Building Official that the owner has retained an architect or professional
engineer or both to carry out the field review of the construction or
demolition of the building;
(ii)
when section 2.3 of the Ontario Building Code applies, be accompanied a
signed statement of the architect or professional engineer, or both, on a form
prescribed by the Chief Building Official, undertaking to provide general
review of the construction or demolition of the building;
g)
be accompanied by a preliminary estimate of the project construction costs.
h)
(i)
in the case of land in respect of which an accepted area or subdivision
grading plan has been filed with the Public Works Supervisor of the
Municipality of Val Rita-Harty , be accompanied by a lot grading plan
bearing the signature and seal of a professional engineer who certifies
thereon that the plan generally conforms with the accepted area or
subdivision grading plan filed with the Public Works Supervisor of the
Municipality of Val Rita-Harty;
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(ii)
in the case of land in respect of which no accepted area or subdivision
grading plan has been filed with the Public Works Supervisor of the
Municipality of Val Rita-Harty, be accompanied by a lot grading plan
bearing the signature and seal of a professional engineer, a landscape
architect or an Ontario Land Surveyor who certifies thereon that the drainage
scheme depicted by the plan will be compatible with the existing drainage
patterns;
i)
in the case of demolitions, be further accompanied by,
(i)
proof satisfactory to the Chief Building Official, that arrangements have been
made with the proper authorities for the cutting off and plugging of all
services;
j)
in the case of conditional permits under subsection 8(3) of the Act, the application shall also,
(i)
contain such other information, plans and specifications concerning the complete
project as the Chief Building Official may require;
(ii)
state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in construction
would occur if a conditional permit is not granted;
(iii)
state the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the proposed
building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained;
(iv)
state the time in which plans and specifications of the complete building will be
filed with the Chief Building Official and;
k)
in the case of a change of use permit issued under subsection 10(1) of the Act, the
application shall also,
(i)
describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed, by a description that
will readily identify and locate the building;
(ii)
identify and describe in detail the current and proposed occupancies of the building
or part of a building for which the application is made;
(iii)
include plans and specifications which show the current and proposed occupancy of
all parts of the building, and which contain sufficient information to establish
compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code, including floor
plans, details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying required fire resistance
ratings and load bearing capacities;
l)
include where applicable the registration number of the builder or vendor as provided in the
Ontario New Home Warranty Plan Act, R.S.O. 1990, c). 31, as may be amended or replaced
from time to time;
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m)
state, for all proposed temporary buildings, the date of removal of the temporary buildings;
and
n)
be signed by the applicant who shall certify the truth of the contents of the application.
o)
permits shall not be required for the following items for a single detached dwelling:
- kitchen cupboards & counter-tops with no plumbing modifications
- flooring on existing sub-floors not requiring modification
- interior trim and doors
- landscaping
- driveways (pavement, inter-locking stone, concrete etc..)
- washroom vanity
p)
permits required from other authorities must be presented prior to permit issuance ex.
Electrical Safety Authority, Health Unit etc..
3.2
Partial permit requirements:
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)
application shall be made and all applicable fees paid for the complete project; and
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.
3.3
Partial permit limitations:
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.
3.4
Inactive Permit Application:
Where an application for a permit remains incomplete or inactive for 1 year 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 for the proposed work.
3.5
Revision to Permit:
After the issuance of a permit under the Act, notice of any material change to a plan, specification,
document or other information on the basis of which the permit was issued, must be given in
writing, to the Chief Building Official together with the details of such change, which is not to be
made without his or her written authorization.
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3.6
Moving Permit:
a)
Any person desiring to move a building shall first obtain a permit and release form
to be completed as per Schedule "D " from the Building Department Staff and if the
building is to be taken from one locality to another, or to temporarily encroach upon
or occupy a portion of any street or lane, a permit to so encroach upon or occupy
such highway or lane must be obtained from the Public Works Supervisor of the
Municipality of Val Rita-Harty or his designate, and any person acting contrary to
this regulation will render himself liable to the penalties of this by-law. No person
shall move or cause a building to be moved without a permit
b)
Every person who proceeds under permit from the Building Department Staff to
remove any building shall be responsible to the Municipality for, and shall
indemnify the said Municipality against all damage or injuries thereby occasioned to
any person or property by the removal of such building. No building shall be moved
upon any highway so as to unreasonably block any of the streets of the Val Rita and
Harty Townsites to vehicular traffic, or any of the sidewalks to pedestrians, without
authority of Council by special resolution, nor until a bond of indemnity against all
loss has been filed with the Township Treasurer.
3.7
Occupancy Permit:
A person may not occupy any building or part of it that has not been fully completed before
the Chief Building Official, or a person designated by the Chief Building Official, has
issued a Certificate of Compliance as per Schedule "G" authorizing the occupancy of the
building or part of it.
The following is required prior to occupancy inspection:
a) Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) final report;
b) Fire Department;
c) Health Unit Reports for well and septic bed in applicable;
d) Wet and certification reports for fireplace and wood stove;
e) Certificate of release from architect or consultant certifying all work has been
completed as per Building Code, Drawings and Specifications.
Part 4
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
4.1
Information sufficient to determine conformity:
Sufficient information shall be submitted with each application for a permit to enable the Building
Department Staff to determine whether or not the proposed construction, demolition or change of
use will conform with the Act, the Ontario Building Code and any other applicable law.
4.2
Two complete sets required:
Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, be accompanied
by two complete sets of the plans and specifications required under this By-law.
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4.3
Plans:
Plans shall be drawn on paper and shall be legible and when possible drawn to scale. Plans must be
completed by certified designer, architect or engineer unless the owner is acting as the designer and
contractor. The following is a list of plans or working drawings to accompany applications for
permit:
a)
Site Plan
b)
Floor Plans
c)
Foundation Plans
d)
Framing Plans
e)
Roof Plans
f)
Reflected Ceiling plans
g)
Sections and Details
h)
Building Elevations
i)
Electrical Drawings
j)
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Drawings
k)
Plumbing Drawings
l)
Fire Alarms and Sprinkler Plan
4.4
Site plans:
Site plans submitted shall be referenced to a current plan of survey certified by a registered Ontario
Land Surveyor and a copy of such a survey shall be filed with and retained by the Municipality
unless this requirement is waived in a circumstance where the Chief Building Official is able,
without having a current plan of survey, to determine that the proposed work conforms to the Act,
the Ontario Building Code, and any other applicable law. Site plans shall illustrate:
a)
Lot size and the dimensions of property lines and setbacks to any existing or
proposed buildings,
b)
existing and finished ground levels or grades,
c)
existing rights-of-way, easements and municipal services, and
d)
proposed fire access routes and existing fire hydrant locations.
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
Plans property of municipality:
Plans and specifications furnished according to this By-law or otherwise required by the Act
become the property of the municipality and will be disposed of or retained in accordance with
relevant legislation.
4.7
Offence:
No person shall construct, demolish or alter or repair a building or structure in a manner contrary to
approved plans.
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Part 5
FEES, REFUNDS & FINES
5.1
Fees payable upon application:
The Building Department shall determine the required fees for the work proposed calculated in
accordance with Schedule "A" of this By-law and the applicant shall pay such fees prior to permit
issuance.
5.2
Work without a permit:
No person, contractor of corporation shall commence construction, renovation, demolition or
changes the use of a building prior to obtaining a permit.
5.3
Refunds:
In the case of withdrawal of an application, or the abandonment of all or a portion of the work, or
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 to Schedule "B" of this By-law.
Part 6
REVOCATION OF PERMITS
6.1
Notice of Revoke:
Prior to revoking a permit under section 8(10) of the Act, the Chief Building Official will serve a
notice by personal service or registered mail at the last known address to the permit holder,
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.
6.2
Deferral of Revocation:
A permit holder may within thirty (30) days from the date of service, request 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, Ontario Building Code or other
applicable law may allow the deferral, in writing.
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Part 7
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS and INSPECTIONS
7.1
36 hours prior to each stage:
The permit holder shall notify the Building Department Staff at least 3 business days prior to each
stage of construction for which notice in advance is required under the Ontario Building Code.
7.2
Notification of inspections:
The owner or his authorized agent shall notify the Building Department Staff of the following
inspections and any other inspections that may be requested:
a)
the commencement of the construction of the building;
b)
the completion of excavation
c)
the completion of all formwork (before pouring concrete)
d)
the
completion
of
footings,
foundation,
weeping
tile,
stone
cover
and
damproofing, parging and before backfilling;
e)
the completion of structural framing;
f)
the completion of insulation and vapour barrier;
g)
the completion of duct work and piping for heating and air conditioning systems
h)
upon commencement of masonry fire places and masonry chimneys;
i)
upon commencement of the installation of factory built fire places, stoves and add-on
furnaces using solid fuel and allied chimneys;
j)
the substantial completion of all required fire separations and closures and all fire protection
systems including standpipe, sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems;
k)
the substantial completion of interior finishes;
l)
FINAL INSPECTION prior to occupancy (see Section 2.4.3 of the Ontario Building Code).
7.3
Effectiveness of notice:
A notice pursuant to this Part of the by-law is not effective until written or oral notice is actually
received by the Chief Building Official.
7.4
Inspection of Buildings:
The Building Department Staff shall have the right to visit, enter or inspect from time to time and
all reasonable hours:
a)
Each building which is in course of erection, alteration, reconstruction, or being
repaired or demolished.
b)
Any building which he/she has reason to believe is in a dangerous or defective
condition in regard to its construction, or through damage by fire or accident.
c)
Any building which he/she has reason to believe is being used for a purpose for
which it is not suited by reason of its construction, or which he/she has reason to
believe is being altered or reconstructed without a permit having been obtained.
7.5
Building permit to be displayed:
The building permit, once issued, shall be prominently displayed on the site of work. Work at the
site shall not be commenced until the permit has been so displayed.
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Part 8
FENCES
8.1
Fences:
a)No person shall erect or cause a fence to be erected in the Municipality to a greater height than six
(6) feet (1.8 meters). No permit is required but the owner/contractor shall contact the Building
Department Staff prior to erecting the fence in order to determine height requirements for potential
safety hazards.
8.1 Exception, authorization for industrial sites
(b)Notwithstanding Section 8.1, Council of the Township of Val Rita-Harty may authorize the
erection of fences to a height not to exceed eight (8) feet (2.4 meters) for the purposes of enclosing
commercial and industrial sites. No person shall erect or cause to be erected a fence exceeding eight
(8) feet (2.4 m) without authorisation.
Part 9
SIGNS
9.1
Erection of Signs:
No person shall create a sign which is not of a permanent or mobile type, nor shall any person
create a sign constructed of paper or any paper product prior to obtaining a permit.
9.2
Signs:
All signs within the municipality shall conform to By-law #1010-15
9.3 Approval:
No person shall place a sign or advertising device without approval from the municipality of
Val Rita-Harty.
Part 9 A
CHIMNEYS
9A.1 Section 9A shall apply only to chimneys in the urban settlement area:
a) All chimneys (renovated and new) must be installed a minimum of 2ft higher than the
present standards up to a maximum height to be determined by the Fire Chief or his/her
designated.
b) All existing chimneys, upon inspection by the Fire Chief or his/her designate, which can be
proven to be posing a health hazard with smoke disturbing the neighbouring homeowners,
will be required to install an extension to the existing chimney to alleviate the health hazard.
The height of the additional chimney sections will be determined by the Fire Chief or
his/her designate.
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Part 10
NON-LIABILITY
10.1
Non-liability of the Corporation:
The Township of Val Rita-Harty or its agents shall not be liable either directly or indirectly for any
loss, damage or injury to any persons or property resulting any building or structure erected under
this by-law.
Part 11
COMPLIANCE
11.1 Certificate of Compliance:
No person,
a)
who has caused a building or structure to be erected, altered or repaired without
having first obtained a permit to do so where such a permit is required; or
b)
who, having obtained a permit has caused a building or structure to be erected,
altered or repaired contrary to the approved plans in respect of which the permit
was issued, shall construct or cause a building to be constructed or altered not in
accordance with approval plans.
11.2
Ontario Building Code Regulations:
The provisions of the Ontario Building Code, as amended, relating to all matters not specifically
referred to in this by-law, are hereby adopted and form part of this by-law.
Part 12
PRESCRIBING FORMS
12.1 Prescribing Forms:
The forms prescribed for use as applications for permits, for order and for inspection reports shall
be as set out in Schedule "F" to this By-law.
Part 13
CODE OF CONDUCT
13.1 Code of Conduct:
The Corporation of the Township of Val Rita-Harty maintains this Code of Conduct in accordance
with the provisions of the Building Code Act. Building Officials undertake building certification
functions that ensure quality, structural integrity and safety of buildings. Building Officials are
exposed to potential conflicts of interest because of the special powers conferred on them. The
conduct and behaviour of the Township of Val Rita-Harty's Building Officials reflects the
Kapuskasing Building Department's commitment to the highest standards of professionalism,
technical competence, skill, honesty, fairness and independence. Building Officials observe both
the letter and the spirit of this code of conduct as it pertains to situations that bear on their
responsibilities. The Code of Conduct is outlined in Schedule "G".
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14.1 Ground Solar:
The following is required for a permit application prior to issuance:
a) Engineered plans of base and pole structure;
b) Lot plan illustrating location of solar panels and incidental buildings on property;
c) Information on solar panels (type, installation methods, etc.);
d) Completed permit application form along with any other information which may be deemed
pertinent to the specific installation.
At the completion of the project, a copy of electrical Safety Authority (ESA) final report must be
submitted to the Municipality of Val Rita-Harty.
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SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 1010-15
RESPECTING CLASSES OF PERMITS AND PERMIT FEES
FLAT RATES:
HST EXEMPT
Minimum Fee of $58.00 for all permits except for row No. 1, 13 and 15
RESIDENTIAL
Alterations and New Construction Flat Fee
Code
2015 Fee
Siding
RS
$
63.00
Minor Siding 400 ft2 or less
MRS
$
50.00
Window / Door alterations 2 windows and under
RWIN
$
50.00
3 to 5 windows
RWIN2+
$
63.00
1
6 + windows
RWIN6+
$
104.00
Re-roofing
RR
$
63.00
Minor re-roofing 400 ft.2 or less
SR
$
50.00
Any two of the above combined
COM2
$
99.00
Any three combined
COM3
$
127.00
2
Residential brick and stone veneer
RBV
$
120.00
3
New residential roof (includes trusses, sheathing and
insulation)
NRR
$
209.00
Minor foundation repairs, weeping tiles, damp-proofing
RMFR
$
94.00
4
Sewer / Water connection
SC
$
72.00
Weeping tile and Sewer / Water connection
WSW
$
113.00
5
Structural repairs and alterations to existing deck / balcony or new
construction under 64 ft2 in size
SDECK
$
63.00
6
New decks / balconies larger than 64 ft2
LDECKS
$
123.00
7
Residental sheds/garages 400 ft2 and under and gazebos
SHEDS
$
100.00
8
Garage slab replacement / repair
GSR
$
100.00
Interior alterations (moving doors, holes , replacing beams, adding walls)
MINT
$
115.00
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Insulation / Vapour Barrier
IV
$
77.00
Water Damage (Sub-floor, 2' drywall)
SWDR
$
87.00
Water Damage (Full Height drywall, subfloor, insulation)
LWDR
$
99.00
10
New masonry chimney
MFP
$
141.00
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Masonry chimney repairs / removal
CHIMR
$
63.00
12
HVAC (HWT and Furnace replacement exempt)
HVAC
$
62.00
13
Minor plumbing Modifications (combined with other renovation permits)
PLUMM
$
32.00
Plumbing Modification
PLUMR
$
63.00
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Demolition permit - Residential
DEMOR
$
100.00
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Demolition permit - Garages and sheds Less than 200 ft2
DEMOS
$
48.00
More than 200 ft2
DEMOG
$
62.00
Alterations and New Construction Fee per SQFT
16
Single detached Dwelling, Semi-Detached, Duplex
C2
$
1.27
17
New foundation
BASEF
$
0.29
18
Residential accessory sheds, carports greater than 400
ft2 unfinished interior (includes additions)
GARNOT
$
0.29
19
Residential accessory garages, sheds, carports greater than 400
ft2 finished interior (includes additions)
GARFIN
$
0.39
Farm Buildings
a) Pole Barn, Coverall building Less than 5000 ft2
COVER
$
0.19
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5000 ft2 - 10 000 ft2
$
0.18
More than 10 000 ft2
$
0.16
b) Other farm buildings (insulated)
FARMIN
$
0.28
c) Other farm buildings (non-insulated)
FARMNO
$
0.24
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SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 1010-15
RESPECTING CLASSES OF PERMITS AND PERMIT FEES
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL , INSTITUTIONAL
Alterations Flat Fee
Code 2015 Fee
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Siding and Windows, Doors alterations
Less then 2000 ft2 2000 to 5000 ft2
More than 5000 ft2
MCS
$ 185.00 $
346.00 $
693.00
22
Re-roofing
Shingles and Metal Roofing only
Less than 2000 ft2 More than 2000 ft2
Membrane Roofing (Flat Roof) Less than 2000 ft2 2000 ft2 - 5000 ft2 More than 5000 ft2
CRR CMR
$ 94.00 $
367.00
$ 230.00
$ 346.00 $
722.00
23
Minor foundation repairs, weeping tiles, damp-proofing, sewer/water connection
Less than 3000 ft2
More than 3000 ft2
CMFR
$ 149.00
$ 346.00
24
Plumbing modifications
PLUMC
$ 230.00
25
Commercial Kitchen exhaust installation
CKE
$ 152.00
26
Fire alarm systems
FAS
$ 110.00
27
Demolition permit
Less than 2000 ft2 2000 ft2 - 5000 ft2 5000 ft2 - 10 000 ft2
More than 10 001 f[2
DEMOC
$ 100.00 $
185.00 $
370.00 $
617.00
Alterations Fee per SQFT
28
Interior alterations (commercial, industrial, institutional)
IAC
$ 0.62
29
HVAC for existing buildings (all buildings)
HVACEX
$ 0.18
30
Structural repairs, (new walls, stairs etc.) (Commercial, Industrial, Institutional)
SRC
$ 0.38
31
Sprinklers (all buildings)
SPRINK
$ 0.12
ALL BUILDINGS
Flat Fee Code 2015 Fee
32
Moving Permit
MOVE
$ 63.00
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Change of use Permit
CUSE
$ 62.00
34
Permit Renewal
RENEW
$ 62.00
35
Occupency Permit
OCC
$ 62.00
36
Roof MicroFit
RSOLAR
$ 322.00
37
Signs Less than 32
Signs More than 33 ft2
SBUS
SBILL
$ 94.00
$ 123.00
38
Communication Towers
COMT
$ 185.00
39
Bulk storage tanks
BST
$ 230.00
40
Tents and mobile homes
TMH
$ 94.00
GROUP A - ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS
Theatres, Schools, Arenas, Community Centers etc.
Code 2015 Fee
(Including all additions)
1
Group A, Division 1 - Theaters
GRAD 1
$ 1.73
2
Group A, Division 2 - Bowling Alleys, Day Cares, Schools,
Restaurants.
GRAD 2
$ 2.30
3
Group A, Division 3, Arena, Swimming pools, Libraries etc...
GRAD 3
$ 2.30
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SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 1010-15
RESPECTING CLASSES OF PERMITS AND PERMIT FEES
GROUP B - CARE OR DETENTION BUILDINGS
Detention Centers, Hospitals, Group Homes
etc.
(Including all additions)
Code
2015 Fee
1 |Group B, Division 1, 2 and 3
GRB
$ 2.30
GROUP C - RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Apartments, Hotels, Shelters etc.
(Including all additions)
Code
2015 Fee
1 |Apartments, Motels, Hotels, Townhouses
C1
$ 1.73
GROUP D - BUSINESS AND PERSONAL SERVICES BUILDINGS
Banks, Offices, Small Tool and Appliance etc.
(Including all additions)
Code
2015 Fee
1 Offices etc.
GRD
$ 1.33
GROUP E - MERCANTILE BUILDINGS
Department Stores, Retail, Plaza's, Big Box Stores, Supermarkets etc.
(Including all additions)
Code
2015 Fee
1 Department stores, Retail, Plazas etc.
E1
$ 1.33
2 Big Box Stores (open concept)
E2
$ 1.15
GROUP F - INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
Bulk Warehouses, Dry Cleaners, Repair Garages, etc.
(Including all additions)
Code
2015 Fee
1 Open Concept type building (Shell only)
F0
$ 0.86
2 Partitioned type building (Multiple interior compartments)
FP
$ 1.33
PROPERTY STANDARDS / BY-LAW
Code
2015 Fee
1 Temp Structures
TEMP
$ 34.00
2 less then 100 sqft Building
SQFT
$ 34.00
Swimming Pools:
3 a) Inflatable above ground
IFP
$ 62.00
b) Hard shell above ground
HSP
$ 99.00
c) In-ground
IGP
$ 186.00
4 Ground MicroFit
GSOLAR
$ 162.00
Fit <1MW
<1MW
$ 1,379.00
5
1MW to 5MW
<5MW
$ 2,760.00
5MW to 10 MW
5-10 MW
$ 5,520.00
10MW to 15MW
10-15MW
$ 8,199.00
6 Inspection Request Commercial
IRC
$ 68.00
7 Inspection Request Residential
IRR
$ 39.00
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SCHEDULE "B"
TO BY-LAW NO. 1010-15
RESPECTING REFUND OF PERMIT FEES
(a)
The fees that may be refunded shall be a percentage of the fees payable under this by-
law, as follows:
(i)
80 per cent if administrative functions only have been performed;
(ii)
70 per cent if administrative and zoning functions only have been performed;
(iii)
45 per cent if administrative, zoning and plan examination functions have been
performed;
(iv)
35 per cent if the permit has been issued and no field inspections have been
performed subsequent to permit issuance;
(v) The amount of any refund payable under article (iv) above shall be reduced by 5
percentage points for each field inspection that has been performed after the
permit has been issued. Thus, the refund shall be:
30 per cent if there has been one field inspection after the permit has been issued;
25 per cent if there have been two field inspections after the permit has been issued;
20 per cent if there have been three field inspections after the permit has been issued;
(b)
Notwithstanding paragraph (a) above, no refund shall be made of an amount less than $20.00
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SCHEDULE "C"
TO BY-LAW NO. 1010-15. Building By-Law
Part 1 Provincial Offences Act
SET FINE SCHEDULE
Item
Column 1
Short Form Wording
Column2
Provisions creating
or defining offence
Column 3
Set
Fine
1
Performing work without a permit
Sch. A, section (5.2)
$ 300.00
2
Placing a sign or advertising device
Without approval
Sch. A, section (9.3)
$ 200.00
3
Causing a building to be altered not in
accordance with approved plans
Sch. A, section (11.1)
$ 200.00
4
Erecting a fence over 6 feet (1.8m)
Sch. A, section (8.1) (a)
$ 200.00
5
Erecting a fence over 8 feet (2.4 meters)
Sch. (8.1) (b)
$ 200.00
6
Moving a building without a permit
Sch. (3.6) section 3.6 (a)
$ 200.00
**Note: The general penalty section for the offences listed above section 61 of the Provincial
Offences Act, R.S.O., 1990 c.p. 33
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SCHEDULE "D"
TO BY-LAW NO. 1010-15 as amended
MOVING PERMIT
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MOVING PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
Roll No: From
Permit No.:
Roll No: To:
Date:
To the Chief Building Official, I, do hereby apply to
move a building pre-used as located at
on Lot Plan or Concession to
on Lot Plan or Concession to be used as
a at the new location.
THE MOVING ROUTE IS SHOWN IN COLOUR ON THE MAP
The building height from the center ligne of road when placed on float is Ft Inches.
The buildings width is Ft Inches. The contractor moving the building is:
The building will be moved starting at on .
I, the undersigned hereby apply for permission to move the building above described through or in the Township of Val Rita-Harty
on a float, wooden or steel skids are forbidden, and agree to comply with all the rules, orders and regulations of the said Township, it
being expressly understood that the issuance of this permit does not relieve me from complying with other By-laws and Provincial
and Municipal regulations and I further agree to indemnify and save harmless at all time the Corporation of the Township of Val
Rita-Harty from all claims for damages that may arise by reason of any work permitted under said permit. I will if requested by the
Municipality bond myself for a sum to be named and in a form approved by the Town Administrator to Council.
I, of the In the District of Cochrane
solemnly declare that all the above statements contained within this application are true, and I make this solemnly
declaration conscientiously believing to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under
oath, and by virtue of "The Canada Evidence Act".
Declared before me at the Town of Kapuskasing in the District of Cochrane this day of 201
Chief Building Official/Inspector
Applicant
The following utilities; Municipal and Provincial Departments must be notified and their signatures obtained
as approving the route to be taken and the applicant is warned that he must comply with their requirements.
Ontario Northland (272-5455) Date: 201
Recommended Not Recommended Remarks
Township of Val Rita-Harty Public Works Supervisor (335-6146) Date: 201
Recommended
Not
Recommended
Remarks
Township of Val Rita-Harty Fire Chief (335-6146) Date: 201
Recommended
Not
Recommended
Remarks
Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant (335-2238) Date: 201
Recommended
Not
Recommended
Remarks
Northern Ontario Wires ( 1-800-619-6722) Date: 201
Recommended
Not
Recommended
Remarks
Ministry of Transportation (272-4333) Date: 201
Recommended
Not
Recommended
Remarks
Northern Telephone Cust. Service Manager (335-6097) Date: 201
Recommended Not Recommended Remarks
Hydro One Area Manager (335-2334) Date: 201
Recommended
Not
Recommended
Remarks
Ambulance Services (337-6111) Date: 201
Recommended
Not
Recommended
Remarks
Town of Kapuskasing Chief Bldg Official/Inspector Date: 201
Recommended Not Recommended Remarks
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SCHEDULE "E"
TO BY-LAW NO. 1010-15
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
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TOWNSHIP OF VAL RITA-HARTY
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION
COMPLETED AT IS IN
CONFORMANCE WITH BUILDING BY-LAW No. 1010-15 and
THE ONTARIO BUILDING CODE.
Dated this of 20 .
Chief Building Official
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SCHEDULE "F"
TO BY-LAW NO. 1010-15
PRESCRIBING FORMS
Form 1
Application for Permit
Form 2
Order to Comply
Form 3
Order Not to Cover or Enclose
Form 4
Order to Uncover
Form 5
Stop Work Order
Form 6
Order Requiring Tests and Samples
Form 7
Designer information
Form 8
Energy Efficiency Design Summary
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ORDER TO COMPLY
pursuant to Section 12(2) of the Building Code Act, 1992 and amendments thereto
ISSUED TO: PERMIT/APPLICATION NO.:
DATE ISSUED: WORK:
LOCATION:
The inspection on or about at the above-referenced
address found the following contravention(s) with the Building Code Act, 1992 or the Ontario Building
Code. You are hereby ordered to correct the contraventions itemized below immediately, by the dates
listed below, or by .
Item
Description and Location
Required action and comply date
Order issued by: BCIN
Telephone No. 337-4262 or 337-4263
Signature:
Note:
-
It is illegal to obstruct the visibility of a posted Order. It is also illegal to remove a posted Order
unless authorized by an inspector (Building Code Act, 1992 s.20)
-
An Order may by appealed to The Superior Court of Justice (Building Code Act, 1992 s.25). It
may also be appealed to the Building Code Commission concerning the sufficiency of compliance
with the technical requirements of the Ontario Building Code. (Building Code Act, 1992 s.24)
-
Failure to comply with this order is an offence which could result in a Stop Work Order.
(Building Code Act, 1992 s.14)
-
Failure to comply with this order is an offence which could result in a fine. (Building Code Act,
1992 s.36)
-
No construction affected by this order is to be covered until inspected and approved. (Building
Code Act, 1992 s. 13)
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER IS A CONTRAVENTION OF THE BUILDING
CODE ACT, 1992, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND MAY RESULT IN A FINE UPON
CONVICTION OF NOT MORE THAN $ 25,000. A FINE OF $10,000 PER DAY UPON WHICH
WORK ON THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE CONTINUES AFTER THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF
THIS ORDER, MAY ALSO BE IMPOSED UPON CONVICTION.
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ORDER NOT TO COVER OR ENCLOSE
pursuant to Section 13(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992 and amendments thereto
ISSUED TO: PERMIT/APPLICATION NO.:
DATE ISSUED: WORK:
LOCATION:
The above-reference building was inspected on or about .
You are hereby prohibited from covering or enclosing the parts of the building described below,
pending an inspection. Please arrange for an inspection when the part of the building identified below
is ready for inspection.
Item
Description of area not to cover or enclosed:
Order issued by: BCIN
Telephone No. 337-4262 or 337-4263
Signature:
Note:
-
It is illegal to obstruct the visibility of a posted Order. It is also illegal to remove a posted Order
unless authorized by an inspector (Building Code Act, 1992 s.20)
-
An Order may by appealed to The Superior Court of Justice (Building Code Act, 1992 s.25). It
may also be appealed to the Building Code Commission concerning the sufficiency of compliance
with the technical requirements of the Ontario Building Code. (Building Code Act, 1992 s.24)
-
Failure to comply with this order is an offence which could result in an Order to uncover and / or
a Stop Work Order. ( Building Code Act, 1992 s.14)
-
Failure to comply with this order is an offence which could result in a fine. (Building Code Act,
1992 s.36)
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER IS A CONTRAVENTION OF THE BUILDING
CODE ACT, 1992, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND MAY RESULT IN A FINE UPON
CONVICTION OF NOT MORE THAN $ 25,000. A FINE OF $10,000 PER DAY UPON WHICH
WORK ON THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE CONTINUES AFTER THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF
THIS ORDER, MAY ALSO BE IMPOSED UPON CONVICTION.
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ORDER TO UNCOVER
Pursuant to Section 13(6) of the Building Code Act, 1992 and amendments Thereto
ISSUED TO: PERMIT/APPLICATION NO.:
DATE ISSUED: WORK:
LOCATION:
The inspection on or about at the above-referenced
address found the following contravention(s) with the Building Code Act, 1992 or the Ontario Building
Code.
The part was covered or enclosed contrary to an Order Not to Cover No.
Dated .
The notice was not given in the time prescribed by local by-law or regulation made under clause
7.(e) of the Building Code Act, 1992
A reasonable time was not allowed after the notice was given for an inspection to be carried out; or
The part has been constructed without a permit being issued.
You are hereby ordered to uncover or have uncovered, at your own expense, and make available for
inspection the parts of the building described below immediately, or by .
Order issued by: BCIN
Telephone No. 337-4262 or 337-4263
Signature:
Note:
-
It is illegal to obstruct the visibility of a posted Order. It is also illegal to remove a posted Order
unless authorized by an inspector (Building Code Act, 1992 s.20)
-
An Order may by appealed to The Superior Court of Justice (Building Code Act, 1992 s.25). It
may also be appealed to the Building Code Commission concerning the sufficiency of compliance
with the technical requirements of the Ontario Building Code. (Building Code Act, 1992 s.24)
-
Failure to comply with this order is an offence which could result in a Stop Work Order.
(Building Code Act, 1992 s.14)
-
Failure to comply with this order is an offence which could result in a fine. (Building Code Act,
1992 s.36)
-
No construction affected by this order is to be covered until inspected and approved. (Building
Code Act, 1992 s. 13)
-
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER IS A CONTRAVENTION OF THE BUILDING
CODE ACT, 1992, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND MAY RESULT IN A FINE UPON
CONVICTION OF NOT MORE THAN $ 25,000. A FINE OF $10,000 PER DAY UPON WHICH
WORK ON THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE CONTINUES AFTER THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF
THIS ORDER, MAY ALSO BE IMPOSED UPON CONVICTION.
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STOP WORK ORDER
pursuant to Section 14(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992 and amendments thereto
ISSUED TO: PERMIT/APPLICATION NO.:
DATE ISSUED: WORK:
LOCATION:
WORK ON THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE IS HEREBY ORDERED STOPPED FORTHWITH.
The inspection on or about at the above-referenced address found the following
contravention(s) with the Building Code Act, 1992 or the Ontario Building Code. You are hereby
ordered to immediately cease construction and/or demolition as specified below:
Item
Details
Order to Comply number , Dated
Order Not to Cover number , Dated
Order to Uncover number , Dated
Order issued by: BCIN
Telephone No. 337-4262 or 337-4263
Signature:
Note:
-
It is illegal to obstruct the visibility of a posted Order. It is also illegal to remove a posted Order
unless authorized by an inspector (Building Code Act, 1992 s.20)
-
An Order may by appealed to The Superior Court of Justice (Building Code Act, 1992 s.25). It
may also be appealed to the Building Code Commission concerning the sufficiency of compliance
with the technical requirements of the Ontario Building Code. (Building Code Act, 1992 s.24)
-
Failure to comply with this order is an offence which could result in an Order to uncover and / or
a Stop Work Order. ( Building Code Act, 1992 s.14)
-
Failure to comply with this order is an offence which could result in a fine. (Building Code Act,
1992 s.36)
-
When a Stop Work Order is issued, no person shall perform any act in the construction or
demolition of the building in respect of which the order is made other than work necessary to
carry out an Order to Comply, the Order Not to Cover, or the Order to Uncover. (Building Code
Act, 1992 s.14)
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER IS A CONTRAVENTION OF THE BUILDING
CODE ACT, 1992, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND MAY RESULT IN A FINE UPON
CONVICTION OF NOT MORE THAN $ 25,000. A FINE OF $10,000 PER DAY UPON WHICH
WORK ON THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE CONTINUES AFTER THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF
THIS ORDER, MAY ALSO BE IMPOSED UPON CONVICTION.
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ORDER REQUIRING TESTS & SAMPLES
pursuant to Section 18(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992 and amendments thereto
ISSUED TO: PERMIT/APPLICATION NO.:
DATE ISSUED: WORK:
LOCATION:
This inspection on or about at the above-referenced address found the
need for the following tests and samples.
You are hereby ordered at your expense to take and supply to the undersigned the tests and samples
described below by .
Item
Test and sample required
Order issued by: BCIN
Telephone No. 337-4262 or 337-4263
Signature:
Note:
-
It is illegal to obstruct the visibility of a posted Order. It is also illegal to remove a posted Order
unless authorized by an inspector (Building Code Act, 1992 s.20)
-
An Order may by appealed to The Superior Court of Justice (Building Code Act, 1992 s.25). It
may also be appealed to the Building Code Commission concerning the sufficiency of compliance
with the technical requirements of the Ontario Building Code. (Building Code Act, 1992 s.24)
-
Failure to comply with this order is an offence which could result in a fine. (Building Code Act,
1992 s.36)
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER IS A CONTRAVENTION OF THE BUILDING
CODE ACT, 1992, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND MAY RESULT IN A FINE UPON
CONVICTION OF NOT MORE THAN $ 25,000. A FINE OF $10,000 PER DAY UPON WHICH
WORK ON THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE CONTINUES AFTER THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF
THIS ORDER, MAY ALSO BE IMPOSED UPON CONVICTION.
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SCHEDULE "G"
TO BY-LAW NO. 1010-15
CODE OF CONDUCT
OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF VAL RITA-HARTY
Purpose
The purposes of this code of conduct are:
a)
To promote appropriate standards of behavior by building officials in the exercise of
their powers and performance of their duties.
b)
To prevent practices that may constitute an abuse of power, and
c)
To promote appropriate standards of honesty and integrity.
Standards of Conduct and Professionalism
The Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing Building Officials undertake at all times to:
a)
Act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of building works or
structures;
b)
Maintain their knowledge and understanding of the best building practice, the building
laws and regulations relevant to their building certifying functions;
c)
Commit themselves to a process of continuous education so as to constantly be aware of
developments in building design, practice and law relevant to their duties;
d)
Comply with the provisions of Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and any
other Act or Law that regulates or governs Building Officials or their functions;
e)
Avoid situations where there may be, or where there may reasonably appear to be, a
conflict between their duties to their clients, their profession, their peers and the public
at large and their personal interests;
f)
Not act beyond their level of competence or outside there area of expertise;
g)
Apply all relevant building laws, regulations and standards strictly and without favour
and independent of influence of interested parties;
h)
Perform their inspections and certifying duties impartially and in accordance with the
highest professional standards;
i)
Not divulge any confidential or sensitive information or material, that they became privy
to in the performance of their duties, except in accordance with the laws governing
freedom of information and protection of privacy;
j)
To avoid any conduct that could bring Building Officials or the Municipality of Val
Rita-Harty into disrepute;
k)
Extend professional courtesy to all;
l)
Accept responsibility for the conduct of their subordinate employees;
m)
Maintain current accreditation to perform functions assigned to them;
n)
Take all reasonable steps to ascertain and document all available facts relevant to the
performance of their duties;
o)
Exemplify compliance with all regulations and standards that govern building
construction, health and safety or other matters related to their status as a Building
Official.
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Guideline for responding to misconduct allegations
The Building Code Act provides that the performance of Building Officials will be measured
against this code of conduct. In response to any allegation of a breach of this code, the Chief
Building Official shall direct and investigation and where appropriate, recommend
disciplinary action against any Building Official who fails to comply with this code of
conduct. Where the allegation is against the Chief Building Official, Council will direct the
investigation and make such recommendations as are reasonable.
In determining the appropriate discipline, the Chief Building Official or Council will have
regard to the relevance of the conduct to the official's powers and responsibilities as well as
severity of any misconduct.
Disciplinary Action arising from the violations of this code of conduct is the responsibility of
the Municipality of Val Rita-Harty administration and is subject to relevant employee
agreements, employment law and standards.
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