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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE
BY-LAW NO. 94-13
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A by-law under the Building Code Act 1992 - respecting permits and
related matters.
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act. 1992. authorizes a
municipal Counci I to pass by-l aws concerning the issuance of
permits and related matters.
THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. SHORT TITLE
This by-law may be cited as the "Building Permit By-law",
2. DEFINITIONS AND WORD USAGE
In this by-law:
(1) (a) "Act" means the Building Code Act. 1992. as
amended.
(b) "Applicant" means the owner of a building or
property who appl ies for a permi t 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.
(c) "Building Code" means the regulation made under
Section 34 of the Act.
(d) "Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building
Official appointed by Council under Section 3 of
the Act.
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(e) "Owner" means the registered owner of the land and
includes a lessee. mortgagee in possession. and the
person in charge of the property.
(f) "Permit" means permission or authorization given in
writing by the Chief Building Official to perform
work regulated by the Act and Building Code. or to
occupy a building or part thereof.
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(g) "Permit Holder" means the person to whom the permi t
has been issued and who assumes the primary
responsibility for complying with the Act and the
Building Code.
(2) Terms not defined in this by-law shall have the meaning
ascribed to them in the Act or the Building Code.
3. CLASSES OF PERMITS
Classes of permits required for construction demolition or
change of use are set forth in Schedule "A" appended to and
forming part of this by-law.
4. PERMITS
(1) To obtain a permit. an applicant shall file an
application in writing on forms prescribed by and
available from the Chief Building Official. and shall
supply any other information relating to the application
as required by the Chief Building Official,
(2) Every building permit application shall:
(a) identify and describe in detail the work. use and
occupancy to be covered by the permit for which the
application is made;
(b) identify and describe in detail the existing uses
and the proposed uses(s) for which the premises are
intended;
(c) 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 building or demolition
is to occur;
(d) be accompanied by plans and specifications as
described in the by-law;
(e) be accompanied by the required fees as calculated
in accordance with Schedule "A";
(f) state the names. addresses. and telephone numbers
of the owner. appl i cant. archi tect. engineer or
other designer. and the constructor or person hired
to carry out the demolition. as the case may be;
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(g) when Section 2.3 of the Building Code applies. be
accompanied by a signed acknowledgement of the
owner on a form prescribed by the Chief Building
Official 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;
(h) when Section 2.3 of the Building Code applies. be
accompanied by 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;
(i) include. where applicable. the registration number
of the builder or vendor as provided in the Ontario
New Home Warranties Plan Act;
(j) state estimated valuation of the proposed work
including material and labour; and
(k) be signed by the applicant who shall certify as to
the truth of the contents of the application.
(3) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (2) above.
every demolition permit application shall:
(a) when Section 2.3 of the Building Code applies. be
accompanied by structural design characteristics of
building and the method and time schedule of the
demolition; and
(b) be accompanied by satisfactory proof that
arrangements have been made with the proper
authorities for the termination and capping of all
the water. sewer. gas. electric. telephone or other
utilities and services.
(4) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (2) above.
every construction permit application for part of a
building shall:
(a) include an application for the entire project; and
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(b) include plans and specifications covering the part
of 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.
(5) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (2) above.
every conditional permit application for the
construction of a building shall:
(a) state the reasons why the applicant believes that
unreasonable delays in construction would occur if
a conditional permit is not granted; and
(b) state necessary approvals which must be obtained in
respect of the proposed building and the time in
which such approvals will be obtained.
(6) In addition to the applicable requirements of Subsection
(2) above. every change of use permit application shall:
(a) describe the building or part thereof in which the
occupancy is to be changed; and
(b) include plans and specifications which show the
current and proposed occupancy of all parts of the
building. and which contain sufficient information
to establ ish compl iance wi th the requi rements of
the Building Code including. floor plans. details
of wall. floor and roof assemblies identifying
required fire resistance rating and load bearing
capacities.
(7) The Chief Building Official shall. where conditions in
Subsection (4) above have been fulfilled. issue a permit
for part of a building subject to compl iance wi th the
Act. the Building Code and any applicable law.
(8) The Chief Building Official may. where conditions in
Subsection 8(3) to 8(5) of the Act and Subsection (5)
above have been fulfilled. issue a conditional permit for
a bui lding subject to compl iance wi th the Act. the
Building Code and any applicable law.
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(9) The Chief Building Official shall not. by reason of the
issuance of a permit or permits for a part or parts of
the building issued under Subsections (4) and (5) be
under any obligation to grant any further permit or
permits therefore.
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(10) 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.
5. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
(1) Every applicant shall furnish:
(a) sufficient plans. specifications. documents and
other information to enable the Chief Building
Official to determine whether the proposed
construction. demolition. or change of use conforms
to the Act and the Building Code; and
(b)
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iv)
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a site plan referenced to a current plan of survey
certified by a registered ontario Land Surveyor and
a copy of such a survey shall be fi I ed wi th 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 conforms to the
Act. the Building Code. and any other applicable
law. Site plan will include:
lot size and dimensions of property;
setbacks from existing and proposed buildings to
property boundaries and to each other;
existing and finished ground levels or grades; and
existing rights of way. easements and municipal
services.
(2) Plans submitted shall be legible and be drawn to scale
upon paper or other suitable and durable material.
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(3) The Chief Building Official shall determine the number of
plans. specifications. documents and other information
required to be furnished with an application for permit
having regard for the requirements of any Act. regulation
or by-law respecting the examination or circulation of
the application.
(4) On completion of the construction of a building. the
Chief Building Official may require a set of as
constructed pI ans. incl uding a pI an of survey showing the
location of the building.
(5) 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.
6.
FEES
(1)
The Chief Building Official shall determine the required
fees calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" for the
work proposed and the applicant shall pay such fees. No
permit shall be issued until the fees therefore have been
paid in full,
(2) Upon written request. the Chief Building Official shall
determine the amount of fees. if any. that may be
refunded in accordance with schedule "D" in the case of:
(a) withdrawal of an application;
(b) abandonment of an application pursuant to
Subsection 4(10) above;
(c) refusal to issue a permit; or
(d) request for revocation of a permit pursuant to
Clause 8(10(e) of the Act.
(3) Subject to Subsection 7(1). there shall be no refund of
permit fees where a permit has been revoked.
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PERMIT REVOCATION. DEFERRAL OR REVOCATION AND TRANSFER
(1) Revocation of Permit
Prior to revoking a permit under clauses 8(10(b) and (c)
of the Act. the Chief Buil ding Off icial shall give
written notice of intention to revoke to the permit
holder at his last known address. and if on the
expiration of thirty (30) days from the date of such
notice. the ground for revocation continues to exist. the
permi t may be revoked wi thout further notice and all
submitted plans and other information may be disposed of.
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(2) Deferral of Revocation
(a) On receipt of a notice of intention to revoke a
permit. a permit holder may request in writing
within thirty (30) days from the date thereof the
Chief Building Official to defer the revocation of
such permit.
(b) A request for deferral shall set out the reasons
why the permit should not be revoked and the date
by which the work will be commenced or resumed.
(c) Having considered the circumstances of the request
and having determined that there have been no
changes to the Act and the Building Code and any
other applicable law which would have prevented the
issuance of the original permit. the Chief Building
Official may allow a deferral to a prescribed date.
and shall notify the permit holder.
(d) A request for deferral of revocation is subject to
a fee in accordance with Schedule "A".
(3) Transfer of Permit
(a) Permits are transferrable only upon the new owner
completing a permit application to the requirements
of Section 4.
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(b)
A fee. as prescribed in Schedule
payable on a transfer of permit by
who shall thenceforth be the permit
purpose of the Act and the Building
"A" shall be
the new owner
holder for the
Code.
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8. NOTIFICATIONS
(1) Notices for inspections respecting stages of construction
requi red by the Buil ding Code shall be given by the
permit holder to the Chief Building Official at least two
business days in advance of each stage of construction
specified therein.
(2) A notice pursuant to this section is not effective until
written or oral notice is received by the Chief Building
Official.
(3) The Chief Building Official may require an Ontario Hydro
Electrical Permit at any inspection stage. where
structure receives an electrical service.
9. SEVERABILITY
should any section. sub-section. clause or provision of this
by-law be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid. the same shall not affect the validity of this by-law
as a whol e or any part thereof. other than the part so
declared to be invalid.
10. REPEAL
By-law Numbers 88-11 and 90-22 are hereby repealed,
By-law introduced and read a First time this FOURTEENTH day of
JUNE. 1994.
By-law read a Second time this FOURTEENTH day of JUNE. 1994.
By-law read a Third time and finally passed. signed. sealed. and
numbered 94-13 this FOURTEENTH day of JUN .
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE
BY-LAW NO. 94-13 SCHEDULE "A"
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S C H E D U L E "A"
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CLASS OF PERMIT
FEES FOR CLASS OF PERMITS
FOR CLASS l(a) TO (e)
1.
(a) New buildings and additions -
residential. commercial. and
industrial
(i)
(b) Accessory Buildings and for
Structures
(ii)
(c) Renovations to Buildings
and for Structures
(i i i)
(d) Agriculture - New
Renovations and Additions
(iv)
(e) Conditional Permit
(v)
Minimum base fee for
all permits $25.00
$5.00 for every
$1.000.00 of cost up
to $200.000.00
$3.00 for every
$1.000.00 of cost
from $200.001.00 to
$1.000.000.00
$2.00 for every
$1.000.00 of cost
from $1.000.001.00
to $5.000.000.00
$1.35 for every
$1.000.00 of cost
from $5.000.001.00
to $10.000.000.00
(vi) $1.00 for every
$1.000.00 of cost
over $10.000.000.00
FEES FOR CLASS 2
2 . Plumbing Permit (i) minimum base fee
$25.00 (where a
buil ding permit has
been issued
minimum base fee
waived)
(ii) $ 1 0 . 0 0 per
inspection - maximum
of three inspections
(iii)
3.
Mobile Homes
4,
Demolition Permit
$2.25 per fixture
unit
FEES FOR CLASS 3
$150.00 pI us 0.07 per
square foot
FEES FOR CLASS 4
$25.00
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CLASS OF PERMIT
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5.
Moving Permit
6. Swimming Pools
7. Compliance Letters and
Miscellaneous Inspections
8. Chimneys and Wood Burning
Appliances
9.
Change of Use Permit
OTHER PROCEDURES
Revision or Renewal of Permit
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FEES FOR CLASS OF PERMIT
FEES FOR CLASS 5
$25.00
FEES FOR CLASS 6
$25.00
FEES FOR CLASS 7
$25.00
FEES FOR CLASS 8
$30.00
FEES FOR CLASS 9
$50.00 plus $0.06
per square foot of
finished floor area
that is subject to
the change of use
$25.00
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THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE
SCHEDULE "B"
S C H E D U L E "B"
List of Plans or Working Drawing to accompany applications for
permits.
1) The Site Plan
2) Floor Plans
3) Foundation Plans
4) Framing Plans
5) Roof Plans
6) Reflected Ceiling Plans
7) Sections and Details
8) Building Elevations
9) Electrical Drawings
10) Heating. Ventilation and Air
Conditioning Drawings
11) Plumbing Drawings
NOTE:
The Chief Building Official may specify that not all the
above mentioned plans are required to accompany an
application for a permit.
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S C H E D U L E "C"
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
CLASS OF PERMIT
All buildings. used for purposes of public service by any
department of the Government of Canada or the Province of Ontario.
including Ontario Hydro. a Board of Education or any telephone.
telegraph railway or gas company. shall pay the following fees:
1.
(a) (i) $7.00 for every
$2.000.000.00; or
$1.000.00 of
cost up
to
(b)
$5.00 for
$2.000.000.00
every $1.000.00
to $10.000.000.00;
of
cost
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(c)
$4.00 for every
$10.000.000.00.
$1.000.00
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s C H E D U L E "D"
REF U N D S
status of Permit
Application
1.
Application filed.
No processing or review of
plans submitted
2.
Application filed.
Plans reviewed and permit issued
3.
Additional deduction for each field
inspection that had been performed
4.
Permits valued at less than $25.00
No refund six months after date
of permit issuance
Percentage of Fee
Eliqible for Refund
85%
70%
10%
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