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Town of Imperial
Bylaw # 7-2016
A Bylaw Respecting Buildings
The council of the Town of Imperial in the Province of Saskatchewan enacts as follows:
Short Title
1.
This bylaw may be cited as the Building Bylaw
Interpretation/Legislation
2.1
"Act" means The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act being Chapter U-1.2 of Saskatchewan, 1983-
84 and amendments.
2.2
"Administrative Requirements" means The Administrative Requirements for Use with The National Building
Code.
2.3
"Authorized representative" means a building official appointed by the local authority pursuant to subsection
5(4) of the Act or the municipal official.
2.4
"Local authority" means the Town of Imperial.
2.5
"Regulations" means regulations made pursuant to the Act.
2.6
Definitions contained in the Act and Regulations shall apply in this bylaw.
Scope of the Bylaw
3.1
This bylaw applies to matters governed by the Act and the Regulations, including the National Building Code of
Canada, and the Administrative Requirements.
3.2
Notwithstanding subsection (1), references and requirements in the Administrative Requirements respecting
matters regulated by the Act and Regulations shall not apply.
3.3
Notwithstanding subsection (1), references and requirements in the Administrative Requirements respecting
"occupancy permits" shall not apply except as and when required by the local authority or its authorized
representative.
General
4.1
A permit is required whenever work regulated by the Act and Regulations is undertaken.
4.2
No owner or owner's agent shall work or authorize work or allow work to proceed on a project for which a
permit is required unless a valid permit exists for the work to be done.
4.3
The granting of any permit that is authorized by this bylaw shall not:
(a) entitle the grantee, his successor or assigns, or anyone on his behalf to erect any building that fails to
comply with the requirements of any building restriction agreement, bylaw, act and/or regulation affecting the
site described in the permit, or
(b) make either the local authority or its authorized representative liable for damages or otherwise by reason of
the fact that a building, the construction, erection, placement, alteration, repair, renovation, demolition,
relocation, removal, use or occupancy of which has been authorized by permit, does not comply with the
requirements of any building restriction agreement, bylaw, act and/or regulation affecting the site described in
the permit.
4.4 An accessory building not greater than 10 m2 (108 ft2) is exempt from this bylaw provided it does not create a
hazard.
Building Permits
5.1
Every application for a permit to construct, erect, place, alter, renovate or reconstruct a building shall be in Form
A, and shall be accompanied by two sets of the plans and specifications of the proposed building, except that
when authorized by the local authority or its authorized representative plans and/or specifications need not be
submitted.
5.2
If the work described in an application for building permit, to the best of the knowledge of the local authority or
its authorized representative, complies with the requirements of this bylaw, the local authority, upon receipt of
the prescribed fee, shall issue a permit in Form B and return one set of submitted plans to the applicant.
5.3
The local authority may, at its discretion, have plan review, inspection and other services for the purpose of
enforcement of the Act and Regulations provided by building officials designated by the minister to assist the
local authority pursuant to subsection 4(4) of the Act.
5.4
The local authority may, at its discretion have plan review, inspection and other services provided by a person,
firm or corporation employed under contract to the local authority.
5.5
The permit fee for construction, erection, placement, alteration, repair, renovation or reconstruction of a
building shall be based on the following:
a) A permit administration fee of $ 50.00 for the processing, handling and issuance of a building permit; plus
b) The service fees for plan review, field inspection of construction and enforcement services in accordance
with the agreement between the provider of building official services and the local authority; plus
c) Maintenance fee(s) charged by the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency.
d) All permit fees will be collected prior to the permit being issued and subject to applicable taxes.
5.6
Approval in writing from the local authority or it authorized representative is required for any deviation,
omission or revision to work for which a permit has been issued under this section.
5.7
All permits issued under this section expire:
(a) 24 months from date of issue;
(b) six months from date of issue if work is not commenced within that period; or
(c) if work is suspended for a period of six months; or
(d) if work is suspended for a period of longer that six months by prior written agreement of the local authority
or its authorized representative.
5.8
Where a permit has expired as per subsection 5.7 the owner can make application to the local authority for the
renewal of the permit application. Such renewal may be subject to a building permit renewal fee equal to fees
required in subsection 5.5 or some alternate renewal fee.
5.9
The local authority may, at its discretion, rebate a portion of a permit fee where work is reduced in scope or
discontinued, or where other exceptional circumstances occur.
Demolition Permits
6.1
(a) The fee for a permit to demolish a building shall be $50.00.
(b) (i) In addition, the local authority may, at its discretion, require the applicant to
deposit with the local authority a $5,000.00 surety in cash or bond to cover the cost of restoring the site
after the building has been demolished to such condition that it is, in the opinion of the local authority
or its authorized representative, not dangerous to public safety.
(ii) If the applicant who demolished the building restores the site to a condition satisfactory to the local
authority or its authorized representative, the sum deposited, or portion thereof, shall be refunded.
6.2
Every application for a permit to demolish or remove a building shall be in Form C.
6.3
Where a building is to be demolished and the local authority or its authorized representative is satisfied that
there are no debts or taxes in arrears or taxes outstanding with respect to the building or land on which the
building is situated, the local authority, upon receipt of the fee and deposit prescribed, shall issue a permit for
the demolition in Form D.
6.4
At least 24 hours prior to demolition the applicant must;
(a) Arrange with the Town of Imperial to have the water and sanitary sewer service connections discontinued at
the water and sewer mains and
(b) Arrange with the gas, electric and telephone companies or other utilities to discontinue their services.
6.5
Demolition permits expire six months from the date of issue except that permit may be renewed for six months
upon written application to the local authority.
Removing, Relocation or Placement of Building Permits
7.1
(a) The fee for a permit to remove and/or relocate a building shall be $50.00.
(b) (i) In addition, the local authority may, at its discretion, require the applicant to deposit with the local
authority a $5,000.00 surety in cash or bond to cover the cost of restoring the site after the building has
been moved or removed to such condition that it is, in the opinion of the local authority or its
authorized representative, not dangerous to public safety.
(ii) If the applicant who moves or removes the building restores the site(s) to a condition satisfactory to the
local authority or its authorized representative, the sum deposited, or portion thereof, shall be
refunded.
7.2
Every application for a permit to remove and/or relocate a building shall be in Form C.
7.3
Before issuing a permit to remove and/or relocation, the local authority must be satisfied that:
(a) the structure of the building is such that the removal and/or relocation, can be safely effected;
(b) that no person other than a licensed building mover will remove or relocate the building;
(c) that the building shall be moved along a route that, if by reason of its height, is the least likely to occasion
damage to municipal facilities;
(d) that there are no arrears or taxes outstanding with respect to building or land on which buildings is or will be
situated;
(e) that when the building is placed on its new site and completed, it will conform with all applicable bylaws;
(f) that the architectural design of the building will not adversely affect the general design of the buildings in
the neighbourhood to which the building is to be moved; and
(g) that the prescribed fee and deposit has been received.
7.4
(a) Where a building is to be removed from the jurisdiction of the local authority, and the
local authority or its authorized representative is satisfied that there are no debts or taxes in arrears or taxes
outstanding with respect to the building or land on which the building is situated, the local authority upon
receipt of the fee and deposit prescribed, shall issue a removal permit in Form D.
(b) Where a building is to be relocated from its site and set upon another site in the local authority, and the local
authority or its authorized representative is satisfied that there are no debts or taxes in arrears or taxes
outstanding with respect to the building or land on which the building is situated, and the building when
placed on its new site and completed, to the best of the knowledge of the local authority or its authorized
representative, will conform with the requirements of this bylaw, the local authority, upon receipt of the fee
and deposit prescribed, shall issue a permit for the removal in Form D. In addition, the local authority, upon
receipt of the fee prescribed in Section 5(5), shall issue a permit for the placement of the building in Form B.
(c) Where a building is to be relocated from a site external to the local authority and set upon a site within the
local authority, and the local authority or is authorized representative is satisfied that there are no debts or
taxes in arrears or taxes outstanding with respect to the land on which the building is to be situated, and the
building when placed on its new site and completed, to the best of the knowledge of the local authority or
its authorized representative, will conform with the requirements of this bylaw, the local authority, upon
receipt of the fee and deposit prescribed, shall issue a permit for the placement of the building in Form D.
In addition, the local authority, upon receipt of the fee prescribed in Section 5(5), shall issue a permit for the
placement of the building in Form B.
7.5
At least 24 hours prior to the removal and/or relocation, the applicant must:
(a) Arrange with the Town of Imperial to have the water and sanitary sewer service connections discontinued at
the water and sewer mains and
(b) Arrange with the gas, electric and telephone companies or other utilities to discontinue their services.
7.6
All permits issued under this section expire six months from the date of issue except that a permit may be
renewed for six months upon written application to the local authority.
Enforcement of Bylaw
8.1
If any building or part thereof or addition thereto is constructed, erected, placed, repaired, renovated or
reconstructed in contravention of any provision of this bylaw, the local authority or its authorized representative
may take any measures as permitted by Part V of the Act for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this bylaw
including, but not limited to:
(a) entering a building,
(b) ordering production of documents, test, certificates, etc. relating to a building,
(c) taking material samples,
(d) issuing notices to owners that order actions within a prescribed time,
(e) eliminating unsafe conditions,
(f) completing actions, upon an owner's non-compliance with an order, and adding the expenses to the tax
payable on the property, and
(g) obtaining restraining orders.
8.2
If any building or part thereof, is in an unsafe condition due to its faulty construction, dilapidated state,
abandonment, open or unguarded condition or any other reason, the local authority or its authorized
representative may take any measure allowed by subsection (1).
8.3
The owner of a building for which a permit has been issued or for which actions are being taken in compliance
with an order shall give notice in writing to the local authority as required in Section 17.2 of the Act including,
but not limited to:
(a) on start, progress and completion of construction,
(b) of change in ownership prior to completion of construction, and
(c) of intended partial occupancy prior to completion of construction.
Control of Grade Elevations
9.1
When issuing a building permit for new construction or alterations involving new foundation, the local authority
or its authorized representative in conjunction with the town engineers shall define the finished grade elevation,
the future sidewalk elevation (if required) and the benchmark reference for the development.
9.2
It will be the responsibility of the owner to ensure all grade elevations are met and maintained.
Special Conditions
10.1
Notwithstanding the requirements of the Regulations, an architect or professional engineer registered in the
Province of Saskatchewan shall be engaged by the owner for assessment of design and inspection of
construction or certification of a building or part of a building where required by the local authority or its
authorized representative.
10.2
An up-to-date plan or real property report of the site described in a permit or permit application prepared by a
registered land surveyor shall be submitted by the owner where required by the local authority or its authorized
representative.
10.3
It shall be the responsibility of the owner to ensure that change in property lines and/or change in ground
elevations will not bring the building or an adjacent building into contravention of this bylaw.
10.4
It shall be the responsibility of the owner to arrange for all permits, inspections and certificates required by
other applicable bylaws, acts and regulations.
Penalty
11.1
Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this bylaw shall be liable to the penalties provided in
Section 22 of the Act.
11.2
Conviction of a person or corporation for breach of any provision of this bylaw shall not relieve him from
compliance therewith.
Repeal of Bylaw
12.1
Bylaw 1/07 and 6/07 are hereby repealed
Effective Date of Bylaw
13.1
This bylaw shall come into force on the date of final approval by the Minister.
Enacted pursuant to Section 14 of
The Uniform Building and Accessibility
Standards Act
____________________________________
Deputy Mayor
S E A L
____________________________________
Administrator
Read a first time this _____ day of __________, 2016.
Read a second time this _____ day of __________, 2016
Read a third time and adopted this _____ day of __________, 2016
Town of Imperial
Form "A", Bylaw 7-2016
Box 90
Building Permit Application
Imperial SK S0G 2J0
Phone (306)963-2220 Fax (306)963-2445
e-mail town.imperial@sasktel.net
I, _________________________________________________________________________, hereby make application to:
construct
alter
reconstruct/renovate
a building according to the information below and to the plans and documents attached to this application.
Civic address or location of work: ______________________________________________________________________
Legal description:
Lot ________________
Block _________________
Plan ______________________
Nature of work: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Intended use of building: _____________________________________________________________________________
Size of building (ft²): _____________________ Length: ____________ Width: ____________ Height: _____________
Number of storeys: _______________________________ Fire escapes: ______________________________________
Number of stairways: _____________________________ Width of stairways: _________________________________
Number of exits: _________________________________ Width of exits: _____________________________________
Foundation soil classification and type: __________________________________________________________________
Material
Size
Footings
Foundations
Exterior Walls
Roof
Studs
Floor Joist
Girders
Rafters
Chimneys
Number
Size
Material
Thickness
Heating
Lighting
Plumbing
Estimated value of construction (excluding site): $_________________________________________________________
I hereby agree to comply with the Building Bylaw of the local authority and acknowledge that it is my responsibility to
ensure compliance with the Building Bylaw of the local authority and with any other applicable bylaws, acts and
regulations regardless of any plan review or inspections that may or may not be carried out by the local authority or
its authorized representative.
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Date
Signature of Owner or Owner's Agent
Owner: _____________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
_________________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________
Contractor: _______________________________
Address: __________________________________
__________________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________
Designer: ___________________________________
Address: ___________________________________
___________________________________
Phone Number: ______________________________
Town of Imperial
Form "B", Bylaw 7-2016
Box 90
Building Permit Approval
Imperial SK S0G 2J0
Phone (306)963-2220 Fax (306)963-2445
e-mail town.imperial@sasktel.net
Building Permit # _____________________________
Permission is hereby granted to ________________________________________________________________________
to ______________________________________ a building to be used as a ____________________________________
on civic address or location: __________________________________________________________________________
Lot _________________________
Block _________________________
Plan ____________________________
in accordance with the application dated ________________________________________________________________
This permit expires 24 months from date of issue or six months from the date of issue if work is not commenced
within that period or if work is suspended for a period of six months, unless otherwise authorized by the local
authority or its authorized representative.
Grade lines of the building site are to be indicated below and as shown on the diagram.
This permit is issued subject to the following conditions:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Any deviation, omission or revision to the approved application requires approval of the local authority or its
authorized representative.
Estimated value of construction $___________________________ Permit fee $________________________________
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Date
Signature of Authorized Representative
Street Name: ______________________________________ Indicate which direction North
Lot Line
⃝
Street Elevation
Elevations:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Note: If Street Elevation unknown,
Lot Line
use Elev. 100.0'
1. Minimum clearance (if required) from Lot Lines as per diagram
2. Direction of slope from building to Lot Lines are as per diagram
1 2
4
3
5 6
Building
8
Town of Imperial
Form "C", Bylaw 7-2016
Box 90
Demolition or Moving Permit Application
Imperial SK S0G 2J0
Phone (306)963-2220 Fax (306)963-2445
e-mail town.imperial@sasktel.net
I, _________________________________________________________________________, hereby make application to
demolish a building now situated on:
Civic address or location: ________________________________________________________
Lot ______________________ Block ____________________ Plan _____________________
The demolition will commence on _____________________________, 20 _______
and will be completed on ____________________________________, 20 _______
OR
I, ________________________________________________________________________, hereby make application to
move a building now situated on:
Civic address or location: ________________________________________________________
Lot ______________________ Block ____________________ Plan _____________________
to
Civic address or location: ________________________________________________________
Lot ______________________ Block ____________________ Plan _____________________
or
Outside of the municipality: ______________________________________________________
The building has the following dimensions: Length: ____________ Width: ____________ Height: ____________
The date of the move will be: ________________________________________, 20 ________
The building will be moved over the following route:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
The site work (filling, final grade, landscaping, etc.) which will be done after the removal of the building includes:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
I hereby agree to comply with the Building Bylaw of the local authority and to be responsible and pay for any damage
done to any property as a result of the demolition or moving of the said building, and to deposit such sum as may be
required by Section 6(1)(b) and 7(1)(b) of the Building Bylaw. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure
compliance with any other applicable bylaws, acts and regulations, and to obtain all required permits and approvals
prior to demolishing or moving the building.
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Date
Signature of Owner or Owner's Agent
Owner: _____________________________________
Address: ___________________________________
_________________________________
Phone Number: ______________________________
Building Mover: ____________________________
Address: __________________________________
__________________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________
Town of Imperial
Form "D", Bylaw 7-2016
Box 90
Demolition or Moving Permit Approval
Imperial SK S0G 2J0
Phone (306)963-2220 Fax (306)963-2445
e-mail town.imperial@sasktel.net
Demolition or Moving Permit #___________________
Permission is hereby granted to ______________________________________________________________________ to
Demolish
OR
Move
a building now situated on:
Civic address or location: ________________________________________________________
Lot ______________________ Block ____________________ Plan _____________________
to
Civic address or location: ________________________________________________________
Lot ______________________ Block ____________________ Plan _____________________
or
Outside of the municipality: ______________________________________________________
in accordance with the application dated __________________________________, 20 ___________. This permit
expires six months from the date of issue.
This permit is issued subject to the following conditions:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Any deviation, omission or revision to the approved application requires approval of the local authority or its authorized
representative.
Permit Fee: $ __________________________________
Deposit Fee: $ _________________________________
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Date
Signature of Owner or Owner's Agent