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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
BY-LAW 2005/49
BEING A BY-LAW RESPECTING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND
CHANGE OF USE PERMITS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, as amended authorizes Council to pass
by-laws respecting construction, demolition and change of use permits and related matters;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of West Nipissing desires to repeal By-law 99-20, as amended
and enact a new building by-law for the issuance of permits and related matters, including a fee schedule for
all applicable building permit fees:
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
PART I - DEFINITIONS
1.
For the purposes of this By-law, the following definitions and interpretations shall govern:
(1)
"Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23 as amended;
(2)
"Applicant" means the owner of a building or property who applies for a permit or the person
authorized by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner's behalf;
(3)
"Architect" means a holder of a license, a certificate of practice, or a temporary license under
the Architect's Act as defined in the Building Code;
(4)
"As constructed plans" means as constructed plans as defined in the Building Code;
(5)
"Building" means a building as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
(6)
"Building Code" means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act;
(7)
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official appointed by Council under Section
3 of the Act for purposes of enforcement of the Act;
(8)
"Construct" means to construct a building as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
(9)
"Corporation" means the Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing;
(10)
"Demolish" means to do anything in the removal of a building or any material part thereof
as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
(11)
"Forms" means the applicable Provincial or municipal prescribed forms as set out in Schedule
"C" to this By-law;
(12)
"Inspector" means an inspector appointed under Section 3 of the Act;
(13)
"Owner" includes, in respect of the property on which the construction or demolition will take
place, the registered owner, a lessee and a mortgagee in possession;
(14)
"Permit" means written permission or written authorization from the Chief Building Official
to perform work regulated by this By-law and the Act, or to change the use of a building or
part of a building or parts thereof as regulated by the Act;
(15)
"Plumbing" means plumbing as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
(16)
"Professional Engineer" means a person who holds a license or a temporary license under the
Professional Engineer's Act;
(17)
"Registered Code Agency" means a person or entity that has the qualifications and meets the
requirements described in subsection 15.11(4) of the Act;
(18)
"Regulations" means regulations made under the Act;
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(19)
"Sewage system" means a sewage system as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
(20)
"Work" means construction or demolition of a building or part thereof, as the case may be.
2.
Terms not defined in this By-law shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Act or the Building
Code.
PART II - CLASS OF PERMIT
3.
Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition and change of use of buildings and
permit fees shall be as set out in Schedules "A".
PART III - PERMIT APPLICATION
4.
To obtain a permit, the owner or an agent authorized in writing by the owner shall file with the Chief
Building Official an application in the prescribed form as set out in Schedule "C" to this By-law.
General Requirements
5.
All applications for a permit, in additional to meeting all other application requirements set out in this
By-Law, shall:
(1)
identify and describe in detail the work, use and occupancy to be covered by the permit for
which the application is made;
(2)
identify and describe in detail the existing uses and the proposed use(s) for which the premises
are intended;
(3)
include the legal description, the municipal address and where appropriate the unit number
of the land on which the work is to be done;
(4)
be accompanied by plans and specifications as described in this By-law;
(5)
be accompanied by the required fees as calculated in accordance with Schedules "A" to this
By-law;
(6)
be accompanied by the completed "Listing of Applicable Law" form in accordance with
Schedule "C" to this By-law;
(7)
state the name, address and telephone number of the owner, and where the owner is not the
applicant, the authorized agent, and where applicable, the qualified architect, engineer or
other designer and the constructor or person hired to carry out the construction or
demolition, as the case may be;
(8)
when Section 2.3 of the Building Code applies, be accompanied by a signed acknowledgement
of the owner on the prescribed form that an architect or professional engineer, or both, have
been retained to carry out the general review of the construction or demolition of the
building;
(9)
when Section 2.3 of the Building Code applies, be accompanied by a signed statement of the
architect or professional engineer, or both, on the form prescribed, undertaking to provide
general review of the construction or demolition of the building;
(10)
include, where applicable, the applicant's registration number where an applicant is a builder
or vendor as defined in the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act; and
(11)
be signed by the owner or authorized agent who shall certify as to the truth of the contents
of the application.
6.
In addition to the general requirements set out above, an application for a construction permit shall:
(1)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish";
(2)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as required by
section 2.4.1.1B of the Building Code and as described in this By-law for the work covered by
the permit.
7.
In addition to the general requirements set out above, an application for a construction permit for
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part of a building shall:
(1)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish";
(2)
include plans and specifications covering the work for which more expeditious approval is
desired, together with such information pertaining to the remainder of the work as may be
required by the Chief Building Official;
(3)
be accompanied by the required fee for the entire project and required administrative fee for
the partial permit as calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" to this By-law; and
(4)
where a partial permit is requested the application is deemed to be incomplete.
8.
In addition to the general requirements set out above, an application for a demolition permit shall:
(1)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish";
(2)
when Section 2.3 of the Building Code applies, be accompanied by a signed statement of field
review by the owner on a form prescribed by the Chief Building Official;
(3)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as required by
section 2.4.1.1B of the Building Code and as described in this By-law for the work to be covered
by the permit;
(4)
be accompanied by satisfactory proof that arrangements have been made with the proper
authorities for the cutting off and plugging of all water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone or other
utilities and services; and
(5)
be accompanied by a Property Status Form prescribed by the Chief Building Official and;
(6)
indicate method of demolition.
9.
In addition to the general requirements set out above, an application for a conditional permit pursuant
to subsection 8(3) of the Act, shall:
(1)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish";
(2)
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as required by
section 2.4.1.1B of the Building Code and as described in this By-law for the work to be covered
by the permit;
(3)
state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in construction would
occur if a conditional permit is not granted;
(4)
state the necessary approval which must be obtained in respect of the proposed building and
the time in which such approvals will be obtained;
(5)
state the time in which plans and specifications of the complete building will be filed with the
Chief Building Official; and
(6)
require the owner and such other persons as the Chief Building Official determines to enter
into an agreement with the municipality.
10.
In addition to the general requirements set out above, an application for a change of use permit shall:
(1)
use the application form in Schedule "C" to this By-law, "Application for a Change of Use";
(2)
describe the building in which the use is to be changed, by a description that will readily
identify and locate the building;
(3)
identify and describe in detail the current and proposed uses of the building or part of a
building for which the application is made;
(4)
include plans and specifications showing the current and proposed use of all parts of the
building, and which contain sufficient information to establish compliance with the
requirements of the Building Code, including: floor plans, details of wall, ceiling and roof
assemblies identifying required fire resistance ratings and load bearing capacities and, details
of the existing "sewage system", if any; and
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11.
An application for occupancy of an unfinished building permit pursuant to Section 2.4.3 of the Building
Code. shall:
(1)
use the application form in Schedule "C to this By-law, "Application for Permit to Occupy a
Building Prior to Completion";
(2)
indicate the total floor area proposed for occupancy;
(3)
indicate the total number and location of units proposed for
occupancy; and
(4)
be signed by the owner or authorized agent who shall certify the truth of the contents of the
application.
12.
After the issuance of a permit under the Act notice of any material change to a plan, specification,
document or other information on the basis of which the permit was issued, shall be given in writing,
to the Chief Building Official together with the details of such change, which is not to be made without
the prior written authorization of the Chief Building Official.
13.
Notification of any material change may be in the form of an application for revision to a permit where
changes are major and may take the form a revision permit being issued.
14.
The Chief Building Official may, where the relevant provisions of this By-law are met, issue a permit
for part of a building subject to compliance with the Act, the Building Code and any other applicable
law.
15.
The Chief Building Official may, where the relevant provisions of this By-law and Subsections 8(3) to
8(5) of the Act, are met, issue a conditional permit for a building subject to compliance with the Act,
the Building Code and any other applicable law.
16.
The Chief Building Official is authorized to enter into agreements with respect to conditional permits.
17.
The issuance of a permit for a part of a building or a conditional permit shall not be construed to
authorize construction beyond that for which approval was given, nor obligate the Chief Building
Official to grant any further permit or permits for the building.
18.
Where an application for a permit remains incomplete or inactive for six months after it is made, the
application may be deemed by the Chief Building Official to have been abandoned and notice thereof
shall be given to the applicant.
19.
Where an application has been deemed to be abandoned, a new application must be filed for the
proposed work.
PART IV - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
20.
Every applicant shall submit sufficient information, including plans, specifications, documents and
other information, with each application for a permit to enable the Chief Building Official to determine
whether or not the proposed construction, demolition or change of use will conform with the Act, the
Building Code and any other applicable law.
21.
Each application shall, unless otherwise determined by the Chief Building Official, be accompanied by
two complete sets of plans and specifications required under this By-law.
22.
Plans shall be drawn to scale on paper or other durable material shall be legible and, without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, shall include such working drawings as set out in Schedule "D" to this
By-law.
Furthermore the Applicable Law Declaration form Addendum to Schedule "D" attached hereto will
have to be completed and attached to the permit application.
23.
Site Plans submitted shall be referenced to a current plan of survey certified by a registered Ontario
Land Surveyor and a copy of such survey shall be filed with the municipality unless this requirement is
waived because the Chief Building Official is able, without having a current plan of survey, to
determine whether the proposed work is in compliance with the Act, the Building Code, and any other
applicable law. The site plan shall show:
(1)
lot size and the dimensions of property lines and setbacks to any existing or proposed
buildings;
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(2)
existing and finished ground levels or grades; and
(3)
existing right-of-way, easements and municipal services.
24.
The Chief Building Official may refuse an application if any of the above is deemed to be incomplete
or insufficient at the time of application.
25.
On completion of the construction, the Chief Building Official may require that a set of plans of the
building or any class of buildings as constructed including a plan of survey showing the location be
filed with the Chief Building Official.
PART V - EQUIVALENTS
26.
Where an application for a permit or for authorization to make a material change to the plan,
specification, document or other information on the basis of which a permit was issued, contains an
equivalent material, system or building design for which authorization under Section 9 of the Act is
requested, the application shall provide:
(1)
a description of the proposed material, system or building design for which authorization
under Section 9 of the Act is requested;
(2)
any applicable provisions of the Building Code; and
(3)
evidence that the proposed material, system or building design will provide the level of
performance required by the Building Code.
27.
Such information may be provided by incorporation in the permit application or in the prescribed form
"Equivalent Evaluation and Authorization" in Schedule "C".
PART VI - PRESCRIBED NOTICES AND INSPECTIONS
28.
The person to whom a permit has been issued under Section 8 of the Act shall give to the Chief Building
Official notice of the readiness for inspection in accordance with prescribed notices described in s.
2.4.5.1 of the Building Code. These mandatory notification stages and inspections are listed in
Schedule "E" to this By-Law.
29.
Notices shall be given as required by s. 2.4.5.1 of the Building Code.
PART VII - REGISTERED CODE AGENCIES
30.
Where the Municipality has entered into agreements with registered code agencies the Chief Building
Official is authorized to enter into services agreements with registered code agencies and appoint
them to perform specified functions from time to time pursuant to s. 4.1 of the Act.
PART VIII - FEES
31.
The Chief Building Official shall determine the required fees for the work proposed and the applicant
shall pay the fees calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" and "B" to this By-law. No permit shall
be issued until the fees therefore have been paid in full.
32.
Where Fees payable in respect of an application for a construction or demolition permit issued
under Subsection 8(1) of the Act or a conditional permit issued under Subsection 8(3) of the
Act are based on a floor area, the floor area shall mean the total floor space of all stories above grade,
or below grade for an underground building, measured as the horizontal area between the outer face
of exterior walls and to the centre of party walls or demising walls.
33.
Fees payable in respect of a conditional permit issued under Subsection 8(3) of the Act shall be paid
for the complete project plus the applicable additional fee in accordance with Schedule "A" to this By-
law.
34.
Where Fees payable in respect of an application for a change of use permit issued under Subsection
10(1) of the Act are based on a floor area, the floor area shall mean the total floor space of all stories
subject to the change of use.
PART IX - CHANGING PERMIT FEES
35.
Prior to passing a By-law to change the fees the Township shall:
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(1)
hold at least one public meeting at which any person who attends has an opportunity to make
representations with respect to the matter;
(2)
ensure that a minimum of 21 days notice of the public meeting is given to every person and
organization that has, within five years before the day of the meeting, requested such notice;
and
(3)
ensure that the notice include an estimate of the costs for administering and enforcing the
Act, the amount of the fee and change to the existing fee and the rationale for imposing or
changing the fee.
36.
Any person or organization wishing to receive notice as set out above should make such request in
writing to the Clerk's office.
PART X - REFUNDS
37.
In the case of withdrawal of an application or, abandonment of all or a portion of the work or, the
non-commencement of the work or, the refusal or revocation of a permit, upon written request by
the applicant the Chief Building Official shall determine the amount of paid permit fees that may be
refunded to the applicant, if any, in accordance with Schedule "B" to this By-law.
PART XI - FENCING
38.
Where, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, a construction or demolition site presents a
particular hazard to the public, the Chief Building Official may, under Clauses 7(i) and 7(j) of the Act,
require the erection of such fencing as the Chief Building Official deems necessary to abate that
hazard.
39.
The height of every fence shall be a minimum of 4 feet (1.2 meters) and a maximum of 6 feet (1.8
meters), to be measured from the highest adjacent grade and, shall be of a description as determined
by the Chief Building Official.
PART XII - TRANSFER OF PERMITS
40.
Every person who acquires land on which construction or demolition is occurring in respect of which
a permit has been issued, shall apply to transfer the permit.
41.
Every application for a transfer of permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official and shall:
(1)
use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish";
(2)
include such information as may be determined by the Chief Building Official; and
(3)
be accompanied by the required fee as required in Schedule "A" to this By-law.
PART XIII - PENALTY
42.
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence and liable:
(1)
on a first conviction to a fine of not more than $50,000, and
(2)
on any subsequent conviction, to a fine of not more than $100,000.
43.
Where the person convicted is a corporation, the maximum fines are $100,000 on a first offence and
$200,000 for any subsequent conviction.
PART XIV - MISCELLANEOUS
44.
All Schedules to this By-law form part of this By-law.
45.
A reference to the singular or the masculine shall be deemed to refer to the plural or feminine as the
context may require.
PART XV - REPEAL
46.
By-law 99-20, as amended, is hereby repealed.
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PART XVI - SHORT TITLE
47.
This by-law shall be known and may be cited as the "Building By-law".
PART XVII - EFFECTIVE DATE
48.
This By-law comes into force on July 12, 2005.
READ A FIRST TIME AND CONSIDERED READ A SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY ENACTED AND
PASSED this 12th day of July, 2005.
MAYOR
CLERK
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PERMIT FEES for BY-LAW 2023/__,
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- BUILDING DEPARTMENT -
SCHEDULE "A"
BUILDING CLASSIFICATION
PERMIT FEE
Ø NEW CONSTRUCTION
GROUP "A"
Assembly Occupancies
Schools, libraries, theatres, churches,
restaurants, etc.
$11.00 per $1,000 of construction
value plus $80.00 administration fee
GROUP "B"
Institutional Occupancies
Hospitals, nursing homes, care
homes, etc.
$11.00 per $1,000 of construction
value plus $80.00 administration fee
GROUP "C"
Residential Occupancies
Single family dwellings, semi-
detached dwellings, duplexes,
apartments, hotels, motels, seasonal,
etc.
$1.20 per square foot of gross floor
area, excluding crawl spaces, plus
$80.00 administration fee
GROUP "D"
Business and Personal
Services Occupancies
Offices, banks, medical clinics, etc.
$11.00 per $1,000 of construction
value plus $80.00 administration fee
GROUP "E"
Mercantile Occupancies
Retail stores, supermarkets,
department stores, etc.
$11.00 per $1,000 of construction
value plus $80.00 administration fee
GROUP "F"
Industrial Occupancies
Warehouses, factories, etc.
$11.00 per $1,000 of construction
value plus $80.00 administration fee
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Garages, carports, sheds, etc.
$0.65 per square foot of gross floor
area, plus $80.00 administration fee
FLAT FEE PERMITS
Decks, pools, greenhouses, weeping
tiles, re-cladding, sign permits
$185.00
FARM BUILDING
New Construction / Additions /
Renovations or Alterations
$0.65 per square foot of gross floor
area, plus $80.00 administration fee
Ø ADDITIONS
GROUPS "A", "B", "D", "E" or "F"
$11.00 per $1,000 of construction
value, plus $80.00 administration fee
GROUP "C" (all)
$1.20 per square foot of gross floor
area, excluding crawl spaces, plus
$80.00 administration fee
Ø RENOVATIONS OR ALTERATIONS
GROUPS "A", "B", "C" (all), "D", "E" or "F"
$11.00 per $1,000 of construction
value, plus $80.00 administration fee
DEMOLITION PERMIT
$110.00
CHANGE OF USE PERMIT
$11.00 per $1,000 of construction
value plus $80.00 administration fee
PERMIT EXTENSION FEE
$80.00
Ø ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION
FEE FOR ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION
Double the permit fee to a maximum
of $2,500.00
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CREATED : JULY 2005
The Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing
SCHEDULE "B" OF BY-LAW 2005/49
REFUNDS
STATUS OF PERMIT APPLICATION :
PERCENTAGE OF FEE
ELIGIBLE FOR REFUND
1.
Application withdrawn in writing, no processing of review
submitted
95% maximum
2.
Application withdrawn in writing plans reviewed and prior to
permit issuance
75% maximum
3.
Application withdrawn in writing or revoked, prior to
construction, after the permit has been issued
50% maximum
4.
Application withdrawn in writing or revoked, six (6) days or more
after permit has been issued
0%
NOTES :
1.
No refunds after any building inspections are carried out.
2.
No refund shall result in the retention by the Municipality of West Nipissing of an amount less
than $50.00.
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CREATED : JULY 2005
The Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing
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REVISED: DECEMBER 2007
The Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing
SCHEDULE "D" OF 2007/71
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PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PLANS SHALL INCLUDE :
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Elevation Plans (Front, Rear, Right, Left)
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Floor Plan(s)
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Basement Plan / Foundation Plan
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Site Plan
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Cross Sections (Section View)
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Deck Plan
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Plumbing Plan (Plumbing plan will be excluded for a part 9 residential dwelling if the applicant
attaches a signed agreement that he is going to hire a licensed plumber)
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Site Plan : showing size and location of all existing & proposed buildings, garages, pools, sheds,
etc. on the property
* All property lines and dimensions as well as the distance between all structures and the
property lines
* Drainage patterns
* Driveway
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One copy of the ventilation design summary
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One copy of a heat loss calculation with duct layouts
* If the lot was created after January 1st 2008, the site plan will need to be in accordance with the Lot
Grading By-Law.
Although approvals vary from one building application to the next, they may include the
following agencies;
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The Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing approval authorities:
o Committee of Adjustment
o Fire Services (705-753-6920)
o Roads & Drainage (705-753-0952) /Sewer & Water (705-753-1220)
o Agricultural Committee (705-594-2318)
o Planning (705-753-6902)
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External approval authorities (Applicable Laws):
o Health Unit
o Ministry of Transportation, (705-497-5401) North Bay, (1-800-222-1047) Sudbury
o The North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority (705-474-5420)
o The Ministry of Natural Resources (1-800-667-1940)
o Department of Fisheries and Oceans (705-522-6421)
o Ministry of Labour (1-800-461-6325)
o Permit Fee is paid
o Deed or Tax Bill to verify ownership and provide us with a legal description of the property
o Letter of authorization from property owner should applicant not be the owner
o Ensure that the SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT is registered on title and check for any special
conditions.
Information required before the framing inspection:
o Engineer roof truss plan, if applicable
o Engineer floor I-joist plan, if applicable
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The Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing
SCHEDULE "D" OF 2007/71
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PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PLANS SHALL INCLUDE :
Optional Information:
o Name of Certified Plumber:
.
o Name of Certified HVAC Installer:
.
o Name of Certified Sheet Metal Worker (Duct Work):
.
o Name of Certified Electrician:
.
NOTE:
1)
The Chief Building Official may specify that not all the above mentioned plans are required to
accompany an application for permit.
2)
The Chief Building Official may specify that additional information is required to accompany an
application for permit
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SCHEDULE "E" OF BY-LAW 2006/07
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MANDATORY STAGES OF INSPECTIONS
PRESCRIBED NOTICES/INSPECTIONS*
O.B.C. 2.4.5.1.(2)/2.4.5.3.(1)
NOTICE/INSPECTION
OBC REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
Footing
2.4.5.1 (2)(a)
Readiness to Construct footings
Backfill
2.4.5.1 (2)(b)
Substantial completion of footings and foundations
prior to commencement of backfilling
Framing - Part 9
Buildings
2.4.5.1 (2)(c)
Substantial completion of structural framing, if the
building is within the scope of Part 9.
Framing - Other than
Part 9 Building
2.4.5.1 (2)(d)
Substantial completion of structural framing, if the
building is not a building to which
Clause (c) applies,
HVAC Rough-In/Final -
Part 9 Building
2.4.5.1 (2)(c)
Substantial completion of ductwork and piping for
heating and air-conditioning, if the building is within the
scope of Part 9
HVAC Rough-in - Other
than a Part 9 Building
2.4.5.1 (2)(d)
Substantial completion of rough-in heating, ventilation,
air-conditioning & air-contaminant extraction
equipment, if the building is not a building to which
Clause (c) applies.
Insulation
2.4.5.1 (2)(e)
Substantial completion of insulation, vapor barriers and
air barriers.
Fire Separations and
Closures
2.4.5.1 (2)(f)
Substantial completion of all required fire separations
and closures.
Fire Protection Systems
2.4.5.1 (2)(f)
Substantial completion of all fire protection systems
including standpipe, sprinkler, fire alarm, and
emergency lighting systems.
Fire Access Routes
2.4.5.1 (2)(g)
Substantial completion of fire access routes
Building Sewers
2.4.5.1 (2)(h)(i)
Readiness for inspection and testing of building sewers
Building Drains
2.4.5.1 (2)(h)(i)
Readiness for inspection and testing of building drains.
Water Service Main
2.4.5.1 (2)(h)(ii)
Readiness for inspection and testing of water service
main.
Fire Service Main
2.4.5.1 (2)(h)(iii)
Readiness for inspection and testing of fire service main.
Drainage and Venting
Systems
2.4.5.1 (2)(h)(iv)
Readiness for inspection and testing of drainage systems
and venting systems.
Water Distribution
System
2.4.5.1 (2)(h)(v)
Readiness for inspection and testing of the water
distribution system.
Plumbing Fixtures and
Appliances
2.4.5.1 (2)(h)(vi)
Readiness for inspection and testing of plumbing
fixtures and plumbing appliances.
Pool/Spa Suction and
Gravity Outlet System
2.4.5.1 (2)(i)
Readiness for inspection of suction and gravity outlets,
covers and suction piping serving outlets of an outdoor
pool described in Clause 2.1.2.1.(1)(h), a public pool or a
public spa.
Pool/Spa
Circulation/Recirculation
System
2.4.5.1 (2)(j)
Substantial completion of the circulation/recirculation
system of an outdoor pool described in Clause
2.1.2.1.(1)(h), a public pool or public spa.
Site Services
2.4.5.1 (2)(m)
Substantial completion of installation of plumbing not
located in a structure, before the commencement of
backfilling.
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SCHEDULE "E" OF BY-LAW 2006/07
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MANDATORY STAGES OF INSPECTIONS
PRESCRIBED NOTICES/INSPECTIONS*
O.B.C. 2.4.5.1.(2)/2.4.5.3.(1)
Occupancy Prior To
Completion
2.4.5.1 (2)(n)
Completion of construction & installation of
components required to permit the issuance of an
occupancy permit under Sentence 2.4.3.1.(2) or to
permit occupancy under Sentence 2.4.3.2.(1), if the
building or part of the building to be occupied is not
fully completed.
Completion of
Building**
Building Code Act
Section 11
Completion of the building or part prior to occupancy or
use.
Completion of Occupied
Unfinished Building
2.4.3.3 (1)
Completion of the building where a person has occupied
or permitted the occupancy under Section 2.4.3. -
Occupancy of Unfinished Building
*
Prescribed notices and/or inspections apply to all building types, unless otherwise
noted.
**
"Building" means, Building Code Act, Section 1. (1)
(a)
a structure occupying an area greater than ten square meters consisting of a wall,
roof and floor or any of them or a structural system serving the function thereof
including all plumbing, works, fixtures and service systems appurtenant thereto,
(b)
a structure occupying an area of ten square meters or less that contains plumbing,
including the plumbing appurtenant thereto,
(c)
plumbing not located in a structure,
(c.1) a sewage system, or
(d)
structures designated in the building code.
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La Corporation de la Municipalité de Nipissing Ouest
ANNEXE "E" DE L'ARRÊTÉ 2006/07
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LES ÉTAPES OBLIGATOIRES D'INSPECTIONS
AVIS/INSPECTIONS PRESCRITES *
O.B.C. 2.4.5.1.(2)/2.4.5.3.(1)
AVIS/INSPECTION
RÉFÉRENCE OBC
DESCRIPTION
Prises de fondations
2.4.5.1.(2)(a
Disposé à construire les fondations
Remblai
2.4.5.1.(2)(b
L'achèvement substantiel de prises de
fondations et des fondations avant le début du
remblayage
L'encadrement - Bâtiments
Partie 9
2.4.5.1.(2)(c)
L'achèvement substantiel d'encadrement
structural, si le bâtiment est prévu dans la Partie
9.
L'encadrement - autre que Partie
9 du bâtiment
2.4.5.1.(2)(d)
L'achèvement substantiel d'encadrement
structural, si le bâtiment n'est pas un bâtiment
auquel la clause (c) s'applique.
CVC Chauffage, ventilation et
conditionnement d'air - Partie 9
du Bâtiment
2.4.5.1.(2)(c)
L'achèvement substantiel de canalisation et de
tuyauterie pour chauffer et climatiser, si le
bâtiment est prévu dans la Partie 9
CVC Chauffage, ventilation et
conditionnement d'air autre que
la Partie 9 du bâtiment
2.4.5.1.(2)(d)
L'achèvement substantiel du chauffage,
ventilation, climatisant et équipement
d'extraction de contaminant d'air, si le bâtiment
n'est pas un bâtiment auquel la Clause (c)
s'applique.
Isolation
2.4.5.1.(2)(e)
L'achèvement substantiel d'isolation, les
barrières de vapeur et des barrières d'air.
Séparations d'incendies et des
fermetures
2.4.5.1.(2)(f)
L'achèvement substantiel de toutes fermetures
et séparations contre les incendies.
Résistance au feu et
combustibilité
2.4.5.1.(2)(f)
L'achèvement substantiel de tous les systèmes
de résistance au feu et combustibilité y compris
la colonne d'alimentation d'eau, l'arroseur,
l'alarme à feu, et les systèmes d'éclairage
d'urgence.
Routes d'accès pour incendies
2.4.5.1.(2)(g)
L'achèvement substantiel de routes d'accès pour
incendies
Égouts de bâtiments
2.4.5.1.(2)(h)(i)
Disposé à l'inspection et l'essai d'égouts de
bâtiments.
Canalisations sanitaires de
bâtiments
2.4.5.1.(2)(h)(i)
Disposé à l'inspection et l'essai de canalisation
de bâtiments
Service principal d'eau
2.4.5.1.(2)(h)(ii)
Disposé à l'inspection et l'essai du service
principal de l'eau.
Service principal pour incendies
2.4.5.1.(2)(h)(iii)
Disposé à l'inspection et l'essai du service
principal pour incendies.
Système d'assèchement et de
ventilation
2.4.5.1.(2)(h)(iv)
Disposé à l'inspection et l'essai du système
d'assèchement et de ventilation
Système de distribution de l'eau
2.4.5.1.(2)(h)(v)
Disposé à l'inspection et l'essai du système de
distribution de l'eau
Accessoires de plomberie et
Appareils
2.4.5.1.(2)(h)(vi)
Disposé à l'inspection et l'essai des accessoires
et appareils de plomberie
Le système de succion de piscine
/station thermale et la prise de
gravité
2.4.5.1.(2)(i)
Disposé à l'inspection de prises de succion et
gravité, les couvertures et la succion servies pour
les prises pour piscine extérieure décrite dans la
Clause 2.1.2.1.(1)(h), une piscine publique ou
une station thermale publique.
Système circulatoire
Piscine / station thermale
2.4.5.1.(2)(j)
L'achèvement substantiel du système
circulatoire de piscine extérieure selon la Clause
2.1.2.1.(1) (h), d'une piscine publique ou d'une
station thermale publique.
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ANNEXE "E" DE L'ARRÊTÉ 2006/07
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LES ÉTAPES OBLIGATOIRES D'INSPECTIONS
AVIS/INSPECTIONS PRESCRITES *
O.B.C. 2.4.5.1.(2)/2.4.5.3.(1)
AVIS/INSPECTION
RÉFÉRENCE OBC
DESCRIPTION
Services au site
2.4.5.1.(2)(m)
L'achèvement substantiel de l'installation de
plomberie pas localisé dans une structure, avant
le début du remblayage.
Occupation avant l'achèvement
2.4.5.1.(2)(n)
Achèvement de la construction et de
l'installation de composants exigés pour
permettre l'émission d'un permis d'occupation
selon la Clause 2.4.3.1.(2) ou pour permettre
l'occupation selon la Clause 2.4.3.2.(1), si le
bâtiment ou une partie du bâtiment à être
occupé n'est pas entièrement complété.
Achèvement du bâtiment **
Loi sur le Code du
bâtiment Section
11
L'achèvement du bâtiment ou d'une partie du
bâtiment avant son occupation ou son emploi.
Achèvement de bâtiment
inachevé occupé
2.4.3.3.(1)
L'achèvement du bâtiment où une personne a
occupé ou a permis l'occupation sous la Section
2.4.3 . - L'occupation de bâtiment inachevé.
*
Les notifications prescrites et/ou les inspections s'appliquent à tous les types de bâtiments, à
moins qu'autrement marqué.
**
"Bâtiment" veut dire La Loi sur le Code du bâtiment Section 1. (1)
(a)
une structure occupant un secteur plus grand que dix mètres carrés consistant d'un mur,
un toit et un plancher ou n'importe quel d'eux, ou un système structural servant la
fonction de cela, y compris toute plomberie, tous travaux, toutes accessoires et systèmes
d'entretiens avec leurs appartenances.
(b)
une structure occupant un secteur de dix mètres carrés ou moins contenant la plomberie
incluant la plomberie avec ses appartenances.
(c)
la plomberie pas localisée dans une structure,
(c.1)
un système d'égout, ou
(d)
structures désignées dans La Loi sur le Code du bâtiment.
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