Vancouver Building By-law
Part 1A of Division C: Administration - Building
» Section 1A.1. General
» Section 1A.2. General Responsibilities
» Section 1A.3. Obligations of the Owner
» Section 1A.4. Obligations of the Constructor
» Section 1A.5. Obligations of the Chief Building Official
» Section 1A.6. Powers of the Chief Building Official
» Section 1A.7. Permits, Applications and Fees
» Section 1A.8. Permission to Occupy Buildings
» Section 1A.9. Street Regulations
» Section 1A.10 Temporary Occupancy of a Street for Construction Purposes
» Section 1A.11. Excavation and Backfilling Adjacent to Streets and Lanes
» Section 1A.12. Numbering of Buildings
Section 1A.1. General
1A.1.1. Administration
1A.1.1.1. Interpretation
1) This By-law shall, despite any other provision herein, be interpreted in accordance with this Subsection.
1A.1.1.2. Intent
1) This By-Law is enacted to set standards in the general public interest. It is enacted and retained on the understanding and specifically expressed condition that it creates no duty whatsoever on the city, the Chief Building Official or any employee of the city to enforce its provisions, and on the further condition that a failure to administer or enforce its provisions, or the incomplete or inadequate administration or enforcement of its provisions, shall not give rise to a cause of action in favour of any person whatsoever. The issuance of any permit, including an occupancy permit or re-occupancy permit, is not a representation, warranty or statement that this By-Law has been complied with, and the issuance thereof in error shall not give rise to a cause of action. Accordingly, words defining the responsibilities and authority of the Chief Building Official shall be construed to be internal administrative directions and not as creating a duty.
1A.1.1.3. Determining Compliance
1) No person shall rely upon any permit as establishing compliance with the By-Law or assume or conclude that the By-Law has been administered or enforced according to its terms and such person is personally responsible for making such determination.
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Section 1A.2. General Responsibilities
1A.2.1. Responsibilities
1A.2.1.1. Contravention
1) No person shall fail to comply with an order or notice issued by the Chief Building Official.
1A.2.1.2. No Work Without Permit
1) No person shall work or authorize 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.
1A.2.1.3. Deviation Needs Prior Approval
1) No person shall deviate from the plans and specifications forming part of the building permit, or omit or fail to complete prior to occupancy, work required by the said plans and specifications without first having obtained in writing the approval of the Chief Building Official to do so.
1A.2.1.4. Unsafe Conditions
1) No person who is an owner of a building, and no person who is involved in the construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration, removal, relocation or occupancy of a building shall cause, allow or maintain any unsafe condition. (See Appendix A)
1A.2.1.5. Work on Public Property
1) No person shall excavate or undertake work on, over or under public property, or erect or place any construction or work or store any materials thereon without approval having first been obtained in writing from the appropriate government authority having jurisdiction over such public property. (See Appendix A)
1A.2.1.6. Property Changes
1) No person shall allow the ground elevations or property boundaries of a building lot to be so changed as to place a building or part thereof in contravention of this By-law, unless the building or part thereof is so altered, after obtaining the necessary permit, so that no contravention will occur as a result of the change of the ground elevation or property boundary. (See Appendix A)
1A.2.1.7. False Information
1) No person shall knowingly submit false or misleading information to the Chief Building Official.
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Section 1A.3. Obligations of the Owner
1A.3.1. General Responsibilities
1A.3.1.1. Remove Unsafe Conditions
1) When a building or part thereof is in an unsafe condition, the owner shall forthwith take all necessary action to put the building in a safe condition.
1A.3.1.2. Right of Entry
1) Every owner shall allow the Chief Building Official and any person authorized to act on behalf of the Chief Building Official to enter any building or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of administering and enforcing this By-law.
1A.3.1.3. Permit Required
1) Every owner shall obtain all permits or approvals prior to commencing the work to which they relate.
1A.3.1.4. Plans Required on Site
1) Every owner shall ensure that the plans and specifications on which the issuance of the building permit was based are available at the site of the work for inspection during working hours by the Chief Building Official or any person authorized to act on behalf of Chief Building Official.
1A.3.1.5. Damage to Public Property
1) Every owner is responsible for the cost of repair of any damage to public property or works located thereon that may occur as a result of undertaking work for which a permit was required.
1A.3.1.6. Site Cleared of Debris
1) Despite the provisions of Subsection 8.1.1., every owner shall ensure that upon completion of demolition procedures, all debris and fill shall be cleared and the site levelled or graded, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
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1A.3.2. Administrative Responsibilities
1A.3.2.1. Notice Prior to Work
1) Every owner shall, prior to commencing work, give notice in writing to the Chief Building Official, of
a) the name, address and telephone number of
i) the constructor or other person in charge of the work,
ii) the designer reviewing the work, and
iii) any inspection or testing agency engaged to monitor the work, andb) any change in or termination of employment of such persons during the course of the construction immediately that such change or termination occurs. (See Appendix A)
1A.3.2.2. Other Notices
1) Every owner shall give such other notice to the Chief Building Official as may be required by the Chief Building Official or by a provision of this By-law.
1A.3.2.3. Construction Safety Officer Required
1) Where a building is required by Subsection 2.2.7. to be professionally designed and reviewed, the owner shall, prior to commencing work, ensure that the contractor provides a full-time construction safety officer.
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1A.3.3. Inspections
1A.3.3.1. Notice by Owner
1) Every owner shall give notice to the Chief Building Official with at least 24 hours warning
a) of intent to do work that is required or ordered to be inspected during construction,
b) of intent to cover work that is required or ordered to be inspected prior to covering, and
c) when work has been completed so that a final inspection can be made.
1A.3.3.2. Reinspection Fees
1) Every applicant for a reinspection of any portion of a project, which has been previously inspected and where there was a finding of faulty or incomplete work or materials, shall first pay the applicable reinspection fees set out in the Fee Schedule.
1A.3.3.3. Uncovering Work
1) When required by the Chief Building Official, every owner shall uncover and replace at the owner’s own expense any work that has been covered without inspection contrary to this By-law or an order issued by the Chief Building Official. (See Appendix A)
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1A.3.4. Compliance
1A.3.4.1. Owner Responsible for Compliance
1) The granting of a permit, the approval of the drawings and specifications or the making of inspections by the Chief Building Official shall not in any way relieve the owner of a building from the full responsibility for carrying out the work or having the work carried out in accordance with this By-law including ensuring that the occupancy of the building, or any part thereof, is in accordance with terms of the occupancy permit, and including compliance with any special conditions made under the provision of Article 1A.6.1.4. (See Appendix A)
1A.3.4.2. Assure Compliance
1) When required by the Chief Building Official, every owner shall provide to the Chief Building Official letters in the forms set out in Schedules A, B1, B2, C-A and C-B to assure
a) compliance with this By-law and with any permits issued, and
b) that the drawings submitted for a building permit conform substantially with the approved Development permit drawings, except that where differences exist, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to make application for a “Development Permit Amendment” as required by the Zoning and Development By-law.
1A.3.4.3. Tests to Prove Compliance
1) Where required by the Chief Building Official every owner shall make or have made at the owner’s own expense, tests or inspections, as necessary to prove compliance with this By-law and shall promptly file a copy of all such test or inspection reports with the Chief Building Official. (See Appendix A)
1A.3.4.4. Up-to-Date Survey
1) Every owner shall give the Chief Building Official a survey, certified by a registered land surveyor not less than 30 days before the date of receipt by the Chief Building Official
a) of an existing building and site, when required from time to time by the Chief Building Official, to substantiate the building’s location, size, including appendages whether above, at or below ground level, relative to the site, or its relationship to neighbouring grades, and
b) of a new building and site, upon completion of all foundations and footings and before any further construction, including the elevation of a bench mark on the front of the foundation wall, to substantiate its size, location, and elevation.
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Section 1A.4. Obligations of the Constructor
1A.4.1. Responsibilities
1A.4.1.1. Construction Safety
1) Every constructor shall ensure that all requirements of this By-law relating to construction safety are complied with, and shall ensure that every sub-contractor of the project has retained a trades safety coordinator as required by Sentence (2).
2) Every sub-contractor shall retain a qualified trades safety coordinator whose responsibilities shall include full training of all persons working for the sub-contractor at the worksite in safe construction and installation practice, as applicable, and who shall provide certification respecting that training on request.
1A.4.1.2. Work on Public Property
1) Every constructor shall ensure that no excavation or other work is undertaken on public property, and that no building is erected or materials stored in whole or in part thereon, without first having obtained approval in writing from the appropriate government authority over such public property.
1A.4.1.3. Responsibility
1) Every constructor is responsible jointly and severally with the owners for any work actually undertaken. (See Appendix A)
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Section 1A.5. Obligations of the Chief Building Official
1A.5.1 Responsibilities
1A.5.1.1. Administrator
1) The Chief Building Official is responsible for the administration of this By-law.
1A.5.1.2. Filing Documents
1) The Chief Building Official shall keep copies of all applications received, permits and orders issued, inspections and tests made and of all papers and documents connected with the administration of this By-law for such time as is required by law. (See Appendix A)
1A.5.1.3. Notices or Orders
1) The Chief Building Official shall issue in writing such notices or orders as may be necessary to inform the owner where a contravention of this By-law has been observed, in the manner set out in Subsection 1A.6.3.
1A.5.1.4. Issue Permits
1) The Chief Building Official shall issue a permit when, to the best knowledge of the Chief Building Official, the applicable conditions as set forth in this By-law have been met.
1A.5.1.5. Inspection of Records
1) Plans and documents filed pursuant to the provisions of this By-law shall not be deemed to be public records, but may be open to inspection with the permission of the Chief Building Official.
1A.5.1.6. Fees for Inspection of Records
1) A fee as set out in the Fee Schedule shall be charged in advance for the inspection of records referred to in Article 1A.5.1.5.
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Section 1A.6. Powers of the Chief Building Official
1A.6.1. Authority
1A.6.1.1 Legal Entry
1) The Chief Building Official, and any person authorized to act on behalf of the Chief Building Official, may enter any building or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of administering or enforcing this By-law, or if there is reason to believe an unsafe condition exists. (See Appendix A)
1A.6.1.2. Scope of Orders
1) The Chief Building Official may order, in the manner set out in Section 1A.6.3.,
a) a person who contravenes any provision of this By-law, to comply with the provision within the time period specified,
b) work to stop on the building or any part thereof, if such work is proceeding in contravention of a provision of this By-law, or if there is deemed to be an unsafe condition,
c) the removal of an unauthorized encroachment on public property,
d) the removal of any building or part thereof constructed in contravention of a provision of this By-law,
e) the cessation of any occupancy in contravention of a provision of this By-law,
f) the cessation of any occupancy if an unsafe condition exists, and
g) the correction of an unsafe condition. (See Appendix A)
1A.6.1.3. Proof of Compliance
1) The Chief Building Official may direct that tests of materials, equipment, devices, construction methods, structural assemblies or foundations be made, or sufficient evidence or proof be submitted at the expense of the owner, where such evidence or proof is necessary to determine whether the material, equipment, device, construction or foundation condition complies with this By-law.
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1A.6.1.4. Permits for Existing Buildings Not in Compliance
1) Despite a building or occupancy not being in complete compliance with this By-law, the Chief Building Official may issue a permit if, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, it is warranted, in which case the permit may be issued subject to conditions.
1A.6.1.5. Variance from By-law
1) The Chief Building Official may issue occupancy permits for buildings which vary in a minor respect from the requirements of this By-law if, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, such variation will not substantially lessen the objectives thereof.
1A.6.1.6. Partial or Staged Permits
1) Before all the plans of the building have been accepted, the Chief Building Official may issue a permit to excavate or to construct a portion of a building at the risk of the owner with, if necessary, conditions to ensure compliance with this By-law. (See Appendix A)
1A.6.1.7. Conditional Permits
1) The Chief Building Official may issue a permit for the whole building conditional upon the submission, at an acceptable time, of additional information not available at the time of issue, if such information is of secondary importance and is of such nature that the withholding of the permit until its availability would delay the work unreasonably, with the understanding that if such information is not available at the accepted time the work will be stopped. (See Appendix A)
1A.6.1.8. Permit Refusal
1) The Chief Building Official may refuse to issue any permit
a) whenever information submitted is inadequate to determine compliance with the provisions of this By-law,
b) whenever incorrect information is submitted,
c) that would authorize any building work or occupancy that would not be permitted by this By-law, or
d) that would be prohibited by any other regulation.
2) An applicant or owner, who requests, shall be provided with the reasons for a refusal to grant a permit by the Chief Building Official.
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1A.6.1.9. Permits in Designated Flood Plain
1) In lands situated in the area of a designated flood plain the Chief Building Official may
a) withhold the issuance of a building permit until the Chief Building Official is satisfied that the elevation or design of the building incorporates flood construction standards intended to reduce the risk of flood damage, and
b) require that a covenant acknowledging the risk of flood damage be registered against the land.
1A.6.1.10. Permit Revocation
1) The Chief Building Official may revoke a permit after written notice is given to the permit holder if
a) there is a contravention of any condition under which the permit was issued,
b) the permit was issued in error, or
c) the permit was issued on the basis of false or incorrect information.
1A.6.1.11. Value of Work
1) The Chief Building Official may place a value on the work in accordance with Articles 1A.7.2.3. and 1A.7.2.4. for the purpose of determining permit fees to be applicable.
1A.6.1.12. Occupancy Prior to Completion
1) The Chief Building Official may issue an occupancy permit, subject to compliance with provisions to safeguard persons in or about the premises, to allow the occupancy of a building or a part thereof for the approved use, prior to commencement or completion of the construction or demolition work.
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1A.6.1.13. Owner’s Assurance
1) Before issuing an occupancy permit, the Chief Building Official may require the owner to provide letters of assurance, in accordance with Article 1A.8.4.1., stating that this By-law has been complied with and the necessary permits have been obtained and amended where necessary
1A.6.1.14. Removal of Hazardous Material
1) Where the installation or removal of a building material may, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, create an unsafe condition or be hazardous to health, structural safety or protection from fire, the Chief Building Official may require that the work be done by or under the supervision of a person qualified to handle the building material.
1A.6.1.15. Report of Building Failure
1) Where any failure occurs which causes or has the potential to cause injury or loss of life, the Chief Building Official may require the owner to submit a report stating
a) the name and address of the owner of the building,
b) the address or location of the building involved in the failure,
c) the name and address of the constructor, and
d) the nature of the failure.
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1A.6.2. Removal of Unsafe Conditions
1A.6.2.1. Site and Construction Hazard
1) When any building, construction or excavation or part thereof is in an unsafe condition as a result of being open or unguarded, or because of danger from fire or risk of accident because of its ruinous or dilapidated state, faulty construction, abandonment or because of any other thing, event or happening that constitutes an unsafe condition, and when notice to correct such condition has been given in the manner set out in Subsection 1A.6.3. but has not been complied with, the Chief Building Official may
a) demolish, remove, guard or enclose such building, construction, excavation or part thereof at the expense of the owner and may recover such expense in the manner set out in Article 1A.6.2.4., and
b) take such other measures the Chief Building Official considers necessary to protect the public.
2) The Chief Building Official may issue a written order or notice to the owner, as set out in Subsection 1A.6.3., to correct any unsafe condition found on any building site.
1A.6.2.2. Immediate Measures
1) When immediate measures must be taken to avoid an imminent danger or risk of accident, the Chief Building Official may take such action as is appropriate, without prior notice and at the expense of the owner. (See Appendix A)
1A.6.2.3. Notice to Owner
1) For the purpose of carrying out action specified in Articles 1A.6.2.1. and 1A.6.2.2. the Chief Building Official will make all reasonable attempts to notify the owner prior to the action.
2) Where the seriousness of the situation will not allow sufficient time for prior notification, a letter of notification of action shall nevertheless be mailed to the owner as shown in the records of the Assessment Authority of British Columbia.
1A.6.2.4. Recovery of City Costs
1) The cost of the measures described in Articles 1A.6.2.1. and 1A.6.2.2. shall be recoverable from the owner
a) by summary process at law in any Court of competent jurisdiction, or
b) when recommended by the Chief Building Official and if certified by the Director of Finance, an entry by the City Tax Collector in the real-property tax roll next prepared after the receipt of such certificate, and collection in the same manner as the taxes shown in the said roll.
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1A.6.3. Notices and Orders
1A.6.3.1. Use of Notices and Orders
1) Notices or orders pursuant to this By-law shall comply with this Section.
1A.6.3.2. Contents of a Notice
1) A notice shall state the nature of the contravention or deficiency and the date or phase of construction before which remedial measures shall be completed.
1A.6.3.3. Serving a Notice
1) A notice may be served upon the person listed as the owner in the records of the Assessment Authority of British Columbia by regular mail or in person.
1A.6.3.4. Contents of an Order
1) An order specifying a contravention of this By-law shall state that the building, structure or thing shall, prior to a specified phase of construction or within a specified period of time after the date of mailing or posting the order, be demolished, removed or brought to a standard specified by this By-law.
2) Despite Sentence (1), an order to stop work, board up or cease occupancy shall state the nature of the contravention or unsafe condition, and shall order the immediate suspension of all or any portion of such construction or occupancy and rectification of the unsafe condition or both.
1A.6.3.5. Serving an Order
1) An order shall be sufficiently served if mailed by registered mail to the owner at the owner’s address as it appears on the records of the Assessment Authority of British Columbia, and by posting a copy of said order on the said building, structure or thing.
1A.6.3.6. Tampering with a Posted Notice or Order
1) No person shall, unless authorized by the Chief Building Official, reverse, alter, deface, cover, remove or in any way tamper with any notice or order posted upon or affixed to any building pursuant to any provision of this By-law.
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Section 1A.7. Permits, Applications and Fees
1A.7.1. Permits
1A.7.1.1. When a Permit is Required
1) A permit is required whenever work regulated by this By-Law is to be undertaken.
1A.7.1.2. Additional Permits
1) In addition to the permits required in Article 1A.7.1.1., permits with respect to building components and services, such as gas, and electricity, may be required by the Chief Building Official.
1A.7.2. Application for Permit
1A.7.2.1. Owner Requirement
1) To obtain a permit, the owner shall file an application in writing on the prescribed form.
1A.7.2.2. Application Form
1) Except as otherwise allowed 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 an 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 building lot,
c) include plans and specifications to standards conforming with Subsections 2.2.2. to 2.2.6., unless otherwise accepted by the Chief Building Official, and show the occupancy of all parts of the building,
d) state the valuation of the proposed work and be accompanied by the required permit fee, and
e) state the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owner, designers and constructors. (See Appendix A)
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1A.7.2.3. Valuation for Permit
1) The valuation to be shown on the application for the permit shall reflect the total current monetary worth of all construction or work related to the building, including interior finishes, roofing, electrical, plumbing, drains, heating, air-conditioning, fire extinguishing systems, elevators, and any other equipment or materials, including the use of hoisting or erection devices necessary for completion of the construction.
2) In addition to Sentence (1), the valuation shall include the current monetary worth of all plans and specifications, labour and fees involved in the design, investigative testing, consulting services, construction labour and management, contractor’s profit and overhead, sales taxes, and construction insurance, involved for the building.
3) The current monetary worth, referred to in Sentences (1) and (2) shall include the value of all labour even if provided by the owner, or donated voluntarily by others, and the value of all materials, whether donated, recycled or used.
4) The current monetary worth of all portions of the building, including its mechanical, electrical, plumbing, drainage and gas installations, shall also be included in the valuation for the permit application, despite the fact that other permits and fees may be required by another By-law or statute for the individual installations.
1A.7.2.4. Alternate Means of Valuation
1) Where Article 1A.6.1.11. is used to value the work, the Chief Building Official may use an appropriate method from the “Marshall Valuation Services” publication, including their updated “current cost multiplier” and “current multipliers for Vancouver regional costs”, or such other universal source of calculating valuation as the Chief Building Official deems practical and expedient.
1A.7.2.5. Fee Schedule
1) Permit fees shall be calculated in accordance with the Fee Schedule to this By-Law, and the fees for construction without a permit are as outlined in Article 1A.7.9.1.
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1A.7.2.6. No Refund
1) Except as permitted in Article 1A.7.2.7., no permit fees or part thereof paid to the City shall be refunded if
a) construction authorized by a permit has commenced,
b) the permit has expired pursuant to Article 1A.7.6.1., or
c) the application has lapsed as outlined in Article 1A.7.2.8.
1A.7.2.7. Partial Refund
1) If construction which would require a permit by Subsection 1A.7.1. has not been commenced and the Chief Building Official approves, the Director of Finance may refund a portion of the fees paid to the City for either an application for a permit, or a permit, except that all costs owing to the City with respect to actions required by Article 1A.6.2.4. shall first be recovered.
1A.7.2.8. Lapsed Application
1) When an application for a permit has not been substantially completed in conformance with the requirements of this By-law within 6 months after the date of filing, or within 6 months of the last substantial activity with respect to the application, the application shall be deemed to have lapsed. (See Appendix A)
1A.7.2.9. Renewed Application
1) If the Chief Building Official is of the opinion that substantial completion of the requirements of an application for a permit has been prevented because of reasonable circumstances, the Chief Building Official may renew the application once only for a period of 6 months provided that no more than 3 months have passed since the date the application was deemed to have lapsed, subject to any applicable amendments to the By-law since the date of filing the application.
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1A.7.3. Applications for Staged Permits
1A.7.3.1. Staged Permit
1) A permit to construct a building in stages can only be applied for and obtained by a Certified Professional who shall make application to construct the entire building and shall file with the Chief Building Official complete plans and specifications for each portion of the work for which a staged permit is desired, as well as all other documentation required to be submitted pursuant to the Certification of Professionals By-law.
1A.7.3.2. Owner’s Risk
1) Should a permit be issued for part of a building, the holder of such permit may proceed at the holder’s own risk and without assurance that the permit for the entire building will be granted, on the express understanding that the site shall be restored by the permit holder to its original, but safe, state if the permit conditions cannot be met.
1A.7.3.3. Modified Application Review For Certified Professional Program
1) Where a Certified Professional’s application is tendered with an acceptable submission for a permit, the Chief Building Official may issue a permit based upon a modified review of the submitted drawings, but subject to more detailed field review and follow-up responsibilities by the Certified Professional.
1A.7.3.4. Reduced Permit Fees For Certified Professional Program
1) Where a permit is issued subject to Article 1A.7.3.3., the Chief Building Official may modify the fees for such permit where the quality of services provided by the Certified Professional will allow substantially reduced involvement of City Staff.
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1A.7.4. Revisions
1A.7.4.1. Revisions to Applications
1) All revisions to the original application described in Article 1A.7.2.2. shall be made in the same manner as for the original permit.
2) When application documents are either incomplete or changed to the extent that an additional plan review is necessary, an additional revision fee shall be charged as set out in the Fee Schedule.
1A.7.4.2. Revisions to Permits
1) When revisions are made to the original permit described in Article 1A.7.2.1. a revision fee shall be charged as set out in the Fee Schedule.
1A.7.5. Extensions
1A.7.5.1. Chief Building Official May Extend Permit
1) If the Chief Building Official is of the opinion that substantial completion of the work has been prevented because of exceptional circumstances, the Chief Building Official may, with respect to a permit that has not expired and on the written request of the owner accompanied by the requisite extension fee, extend the permit once only provided that, in the meantime, no applicable amendments have been made to this By-law.
1A.7.5.2. Council May Extend Permit
1) Despite the fact that a permit has already been extended pursuant to Article 1A.7.5.1., the Council may extend the permit for such further period or periods it deems appropriate and the Chief Building Official, upon payment of an extension fee, shall thereupon endorse the further extension or extensions on the permit.
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1A.7.6. Expired Permits
1A.7.6.1. When a Permit Expires
1) Except as provided in Articles 1A.7.5.1. and 1A.7.5.2., a permit shall expire and the rights of the owner under the permit shall terminate if in the opinion of the Chief Building Official
a) the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 6 months from the date of issue of the permit,
b) the work although commenced is not continuously and actively carried out thereafter, or
c) work has been substantially discontinued for a period of 6 months.
1A.7.7. Permit for a Temporary Building
1A.7.7.1. Definition of Temporary
1) The word “temporary” when used in this Subsection means a period not exceeding twelve months.
1A.7.7.2. Permit Required
1) No person shall erect a temporary building, structure or shelter without a permit.
1A.7.7.3. Application Requirements
1) The application for a temporary building permit shall be accompanied by
a) plans showing the location of the building on the site and all other existing buildings on the same property or on adjacent property to a distance of at least 3 m of the property line,
b) construction details of the building,
c) a statement by the owner indicating the intended type of use and duration of such use, and
d) a bond or certified cheque, or other acceptable security sufficient, in the opinion of Chief Building Official, to guarantee that the building, structure or shelter will be entirely removed and the site left in a safe and sanitary condition when the permit has expired.
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1A.7.7.4. Limited Time for Permit
1) Despite anything contained elsewhere in this By-law, the Chief Building Official may issue a permit for a temporary building authorizing for a limited time only the erection and existence of the building, or part thereof, for an occupancy which because of its nature, will exist for a short time, under circumstances which warrant only selective compliance with this By-law.
1A.7.7.5. Permit End Date
1) A permit for a temporary building shall state the date after which and the conditions under which the permit is no longer valid.
1A.7.7.6. Permit Extension
1) A permit for a temporary building may only be extended if prior permission is granted by Council.
1A.7.8. Tents and Air-Supported Structures
1A.7.8.1. Permit Required
1) Except where permitted by the Chief Building Official, a tent or air-supported structure shall not be erected unless a permit for a temporary building has been obtained.
1A.7.8.2. Requirement for Occupancy
1) Before issuing an occupancy permit for a tent or air-supported structure the Chief Building Official shall be satisfied that the tent or structure complies with Subsection 3.1.6. of Division B.
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1A.7.9. Construction Without a Permit
1A.7.9.1. Work Without Permit Fee
1) If any construction for which a permit is required by this By-law has been commenced before a permit has been issued by the Chief Building Official, the owner of the real property on which the construction has been or is being done, shall pay to the City, double the fee set out in the Fee Schedule or $5000 plus the fee set out in the Fee Schedule, whichever is the lesser amount.
1A.7.9.2. Independent Tests and Investigations
1) If construction has advanced to a stage where compliance with this By-law cannot be readily determined, the Chief Building Official may, prior to the issuance of a building permit, require tests and investigations by an independent agency, at the owner’s cost, to prove compliance or to recommend remedial measures or both.
1A.7.10 Necessity to Post Permit
1A.7.10.1. Posting a Permit
1) Every owner shall ensure that the permit authorizing the work, or a true copy of the permit, is posted conspicuously on the site or is affixed to a building during the entire execution of the work.
1A.7.10.2. Tampering with a Posted Permit
1) No person shall, unless authorized by the Chief Building Official, reverse, alter, deface, cover, remove or in any way tamper with a permit which has been posted on the site or affixed to a building pursuant to a provision of this By-law.
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Section 1A.8. Permission to Occupy Buildings
1A.8.1. Scope
1A.8.1.1. Exemptions for an Occupancy Permit
1) Despite the requirements of Article 1A.8.3.1., an occupancy permit is not required for
a) one- or two-family dwellings, or
b) a change in the permitted occupancy within the same major occupancy provided the occupant load or the fire load is not increased and no construction has taken place.
1A.8.2. General
1A.8.2.1. Occupancy Permit Required
1) Except as permitted in Article 1A.8.1.1., no person shall occupy or allow the occupancy of any building, or part thereof, or occupy any building for a purpose other than the permitted occupancy, unless the owner has obtained an occupancy permit from the Chief Building Official.
2) A person shall not occupy or allow the occupancy of any building or part thereof in respect of which the Chief Building Official has issued an order to cease occupancy because of an unsafe condition until the owner has obtained a re-occupancy permit from the Chief Building Official.
1A.8.2.2. Partial Occupancy Permit
1) The Chief Building Official may issue an occupancy permit for partial occupancy of a building if, in the opinion of Chief Building Official, such occupancy would not jeopardize life or property.
2) The permit referred to in Sentence (1) shall apply only to an occupancy of a portion of a building under construction, and may be revoked as authorized by Article 1A.6.1.10. or for failure to comply with the building permit relating to that building or portion of the building.
1A.8.2.3. Temporary Occupancy Permit
1) The Chief Building Official may issue a temporary occupancy permit for a temporary use within an existing building, or for the limited use of a building approved according to Subsection 1A.7.7., or as otherwise provided in this By-law.
1A.8.2.4. Display of Occupancy Permit
1) Every owner shall permanently display the occupancy permit near the entrance of the building, or part thereof, for which such permit was issued.
1A.8.2.5. Posting of Lawful Use
1) The Chief Building Official may post in an appropriate place on any building not requiring an occupancy permit a notice which describes the uses to which the building may be lawfully put.
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1A.8.3. Occupancy Requirements
1A.8.3.1. Occupancy Permit
1) Every owner shall obtain an occupancy permit from the Chief Building Official prior to any
a) occupancy of a building or part thereof after construction, partial demolition or alteration of that building,
b) change in the major occupancy of any building or part thereof, or
c) change in the permitted occupancy within the same Division of the major occupancy Group, where the occupant load or the fire load has increased.
1A.8.3.2. Notice of Occupancy or Change Prior to Occupancy
1) Every owner shall give notice in writing to the Chief Building Official
a) immediately upon any change in ownership or change in the address of the owner which occurs prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, and
b) prior to occupying any portion of the building, even if it is to be occupied in stages.
1A.8.3.3. No Unsafe Condition to Exist
1) Should occupancy occur prior to the completion of any work being undertaken that requires a permit, every owner shall ensure that no unsafe condition exists or will exist because of the work being undertaken or not completed.
1A.8.3.4. Re-occupancy Permit
1) Every owner must obtain a re-occupancy permit from the Chief Building Official prior to any occupancy of a building or part thereof in respect of which the Chief Building Official has issued an order to cease occupancy because of an unsafe condition.
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1A.8.4. Application for an Occupancy Permit
1A.8.4.1. Building Data
1) The requirements of Subsection 1A.7.2. do not apply to an application for an occupancy permit provided such application includes
a) where no professional is required by Subsection 2.2.7., assurance by the owner that the building conforms to the accepted plans,
b) where professional field review is required by Subsection 2.2.7., letters of assurance in the forms set out in Schedules C-A and C-B,
c) the anticipated date of completion,
d) classification of the building as to types of occupancies,
e) number of storeys in the building,
f) gross floor area of each storey,
g) the allowable live loads for each floor area, and
h) such other information as may be required to illustrate the essential features of the building.
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1A.8.5. Supporting Documents Required
1A.8.5.1. Construction and Life Safety Compliance
1) Every owner shall, at least 24 hours prior to the inspection for an occupancy permit, submit to the Chief Building Official as support for the assurance required in Clause 1A.8.4.1.(1)(b)
a) proof of compliance, for all materials, equipment or methods of construction,
b) letters of assurance in the forms set out in Schedules C-A and C-B,
c) a “Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate”, once the sprinkler systems have been flushed, inspected and tested to meet NFPA-13 standards,
d) a “Certificate of Verification” (or equal) together with the manufacturer’s “Inspection Report”, after the components of all fire alarm systems incorporating annunciator panels, have been inspected and verified to meet the manufacturer’s specifications and this By-law, and the whole system or applicable portion thereof, has been tested by the manufacturer,
e) a “Fire Safety Plan” and “Record of Installed Fire Safety Systems”, conforming to the Fire By-law, and
f) pursuant to Sentence 2.3.2.1.(4), a letter of assurance from the Fire Protection Consultant, containing the results of a field review, that verifies that the special devices or methods forming part of the alternate solution meet the intent of the accepted alternate solution.
1A.8.5.2. Fire Emergency Systems and Procedures
1) The owner of every building shall have prepared and reproduced onto durable material
a) the plan and record referred to in Clause 1A.8.5.1.(1)(e),
b) a “Preventive Maintenance and Testing Schedule” supplement, designed for the ongoing operation and testing of the life and fire safety systems, and
c) a “Maintenance Log Book”, designed to list the ongoing tests carried out in connection with Clause (b).
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Section 1A.9. Street Regulations
1A.9.1. Projections Over Streets
1A.9.1.1. Encroachment Defined
1) In this Section an encroachment means any part of a building or related appendage, projecting into the street, whether above, at or below ground level, and its total extent shall be the distance, measured at right angles from a vertical plane through the City property line (street line), to the outermost point of the projection.
1A.9.1.2. General
1) No part of any building or appendage thereto shall project into a street, whether above or below the ground level except for
a) signs conforming with the Sign By-law, and
b) features otherwise provided for by this Section or the Encroachment By-law.
1A.9.1.3. Encroachment Maintenance
1) All permitted encroachments shall be kept in proper repair and otherwise maintained by the owner of the building, in a condition satisfactory to the Chief Building Official and the City Engineer.
1A.9.1.4. Encroachment Prohibited
1) No encroachment shall be permitted if it interferes with
a) a public utility pole, its apparatus or conductor system,
b) fire fighting or fire rescue work, or
c) a lamp standard or any street furniture authorized or permitted by the City Engineer.
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1A.9.2. Encroachments
1A.9.2.1. Existing Encroachments
1) Subject to Subsection 1A.9.4., existing buildings or appendages which project beyond the street line, and which are subject to a prior valid Encroachment Agreement with the City, may be maintained without alteration.
1A.9.2.2. Altered Existing Encroachments
1) A lawful existing encroachment that is not in conformance with this Section, may be continued provided
a) the encroachment remains lawful,
b) the encroachment is not altered except to comply with this By-law,
c) the encroachment, if inadvertently destroyed by more than 50% of its current replacement cost, is reconstructed to comply with this By-law,
d) the encroachment, if moved for any reason, is thereupon altered to comply with this By-law, and
e) where such encroachment is required by the City to be altered as a result of Subsection 1A.9.4., such alteration conforms with the terms of the Subsection.
2) Except for signs which conform to the Sign By-law, any enlargement or substantial alteration of an existing encroachment shall constitute a new encroachment and shall
a) comply with the Encroachment By-law, and
b) comply with the requirements of this Section.
1A.9.2.3. Sign Encroachment
1) A sign which conforms to this Section and the Sign By-law may encroach into a street.
1A.9.2.4. Door Swing Encroachment
1) Entrance doors or other moveable barriers, whether in the open or closed positions, are not permitted to be an encroachment, except as provided in Subsection 1A.9.10.
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1A.9.3. Permitted New Encroachments
1A.9.3.1. General
1) The requirements in this Subsection apply to new encroachments and alterations to existing encroachments.
1A.9.3.2. Dimensions and Clearances
1) Unless restricted by other provisions of this By-law, all new encroachments shall comply with the construction, clearance and dimension requirements of Subsections 1A.9.5. to 1A.9.10.
1A.9.3.3. Removal of Encroachments
1) A part of a structure permitted as an encroachment into a street shall be constructed so that the removal of the encroachment may be made without causing the building to become structurally unsafe and without compromising the integrity of fire separations and protection from the weather.
1A.9.3.4. Agreement for New Encroachments
1) Despite Article 1A.9.1.4. and except for signs, all new encroachments shall
a) comply with the Encroachment By-law, and
b) comply with the requirements of this Section.
1A.9.3.5. Encroachments Over Narrow Streets
1) Unless permitted by this Section or by resolution of the Council, there shall be no new encroachment of a building or part of a building into any street 10 m or less in width.
1A.9.3.6. Refusal
1) The Chief Building Official may refuse to issue a permit for construction which includes an encroachment related to a building if such encroachment does not conform with the Encroachment By-law.
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1A.9.4. Removal and Rehabilitation Required by the City
1A.9.4.1. Removal
1) The owner of land from which any building or part of a building encroaches into a street shall repair, alter or remove such encroachment when required by the City Engineer in accordance with the provisions of the Encroachment By-law.
1A.9.4.2. Rehabilitation After Removal
1) When any encroachment is removed, the owner shall
a) fill all excavations with compacted soil and restore the sidewalk, street and ground surrounding the encroachment to the same condition as the adjacent area and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and
b) finish the exterior of the building so that the integrity of all structural systems, fire separations and protection from the weather is maintained to the satisfaction the Chief Building Official.
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1A.9.5. Areaway Construction
1A.9.5.1. Areaway Defined
1) In this Subsection an areaway means an underground building or structure which encroaches into public property and serves an adjacent building to which the areaway may or may not be attached.
1A.9.5.2. Areaway Approval
1) The Chief Building Official shall refuse to issue a permit for an areaway unless the areaway has been approved by the City Engineer.
1A.9.5.3. Structural Integrity
1) All areaways shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer with sufficient reinforced concrete walls and roofs to retain the surface of the street and its superimposed live loads and surcharges.
1A.9.5.4. Surface Construction
1) Areaways having all or a portion of its structure exposed at the sidewalk surface shall
a) be constructed of noncombustible materials,
b) be provided with solid non-slip surfaces, and
c) not extend above the street or sidewalk surface.
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1A.9.6. Cornices and Ornamentation
1A.9.6.1. Cornice Defined
1) In this Subsection, a cornice means the ornamental molding projecting horizontally at the top of a wall or column, and usually concealing the gutter.
2) On short over-hanging roofs the decorative structural brackets which support the roof decking and gutter also constitute a cornice.
1A.9.6.2. Coping Defined
1) In this Subsection, a coping means the top protective layer of a wall or chimney, exposed to the weather, usually constructed of brick, stone or metal, and designed to shed water away from the wall face immediately adjacent to and under the coping.
1A.9.6.3. Construction
1) Except as permitted in Sentence (3), all cornices, belt courses and other minor architectural trim such as water tables, copings, column capitals and bases, including their connections and supports which project beyond the wall face of a building, shall be constructed of noncombustible materials, and if constructed of metal, shall be not less than 0.56 mm in thickness.
2) The principal cornice or roof eave at or near the top of a wall shall conform to Sentence (1) and Article 1A.9.6.4.
3) Where the roof construction is permitted to be of wood, the Chief Building Official may also permit the cornice to be of wood provided
a) the cornice consists only of roof members cantilevered over the street and is covered only on the top side with roof deck, and
b) the underside of the cornice is left exposed, with no boxed-in soffit.
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1A.9.6.4. Projections
1) Where a street is at least 10 m wide, cornices, belt courses and other architectural trim such as water tables, lintels, window and door sills, copings and pediments may project over a street
a) not more than 75 mm where the distance from the lowest point of the projection to the street level immediately below is less than 2.75 m, and
b) not more than 915 mm where the distance from the lowest point of the projection to the street level immediately below is 2.75 m or more.
2) Where a street is less than 10 m wide, the architectural features referred to in Sentence (1) may only project over the street provided the distance from the lowest point of the projection to the street level immediately below is not less than 4.5 m, and provided the projection does not interfere with overhead public utilities.
3) Despite Sentences (1) and (2), no projection permitted under this Article shall exceed 915 mm.
4) Oriel or bay windows shall not project into the street except that alterations may be made to such existing windows provided they project not more than 600 mm beyond the street line, they are not less than 4.5 m above the street, and the street on which the projection fronts is not less than 10 m in width.
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1A.9.7. Awning and Marquee Construction
1A.9.7.1. Awning Defined
1) In this Subsection, an awning means a light detachable structure of fabric, sheet metal or other relatively flexible material entirely supported from the building by a fixed or retractable frame to offer shelter from the sun or rain.
1A.9.7.2. Marquee Defined
1) In this Subsection, a marquee means a light, detachable structure, similar to an awning, which is made of fabric, sheet metal or other relatively flexible material, and which is supported entirely or partially from the ground.
1A.9.7.3. Attachments
1) No electrical wiring, illuminated device, electrical equipment or apparatus shall be attached to or be incorporated in an awning or marquee except that drive mechanisms required for the operation of collapsible awnings and attachments to the structural frame may be permitted where approved by the Chief Building Official.
1A.9.7.4. Structural Design
1) Awnings and marquees structural framing members and their connections to the supporting structure shall be designed in conformance with Part 4 of Division B.
2) All structural components of awnings and marquees shall be noncombustible or aluminum.
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1A.9.7.5. Clearances
1) The horizontal clearance between any projections or support of an awning or marquee shall be not less than 600 mm from the outer face of any roadway curb.
2) Except where constructed entirely of noncombustible materials or where protected in an acceptable manner, awnings and marquees shall be located not less then 600 mm to the adjoining property lines or to the projection of such property lines into the street.
3) No portion of an awning or marquee shall be less than 2.75 m above the level of the public sidewalk or established grade, except that where the sidewalk or established grade below the awning or marquee slopes more than 0.1 m over the length of the awning or marquee, the clearance may be not less than 2.6 m and any soft fringe associated with it, when made of canvas, cloth or other similar material, may have a clearance of not less than 2.3 m.
1A.9.7.6. Combustible Material Requirements
1) Where combustible textiles are used, awnings and marquees shall be flameproofed to conform to the appropriate requirements for resistance to fire set out in ULC-S109, “Standard for Flame tests of Flame-Resistant Fabrics and Films”.
2) No combustible textiles shall be used on an awning which is above the second storey of a building and which is attached to an exterior wall required to be of noncombustible construction.
3) Marquees, except for those covering only doorways, which are fabricated from tent-like materials shall comply with the requirements of Subsection 3.1.6., including spatial separation from buildings.
1A.9.7.7. Vertical Height
1) Except as otherwise accepted by the Chief Building Official, the vertical dimension of the front and sides of an awning or marquee shall not exceed 3.65 m at any point, and shall not span unprotected openings in separate fire compartments.
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1A.9.8. Canopy Construction
1A.9.8.1. Canopy Defined
1) In this Subsection, a canopy means a rigid, roof-like structure supported from the building, which may be below the level of the main roof line of the building and projecting beyond the building face to provide protection from the sun or rain.
1A.9.8.2. Material Requirements
1) Except as permitted in Sentence 1A.9.8.4.(2), all canopies shall be
a) constructed of noncombustible materials, unless the building or its exterior wall is permitted to be of combustible construction,
b) supported entirely from the building, and
c) constructed so that their removal can conform to Sentence 1A.9.3.3.(1).
2) The deck or roof of every canopy shall be constructed of
a) wired or laminated safety glass,
b) metal not less than 0.56 mm in thickness, or
c) where permitted in Sentence (1), of wood plank not less than 60 mm in thickness, covered on the top and on the soffit with metal or other noncombustible material, and constructed and fire stopped to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
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1A.9.8.3. Structural Design
1) All canopies and their connections to the supporting structure shall be designed in conformance with Part 4 of Division B.
1A.9.8.4. Clearances
1) The vertical distance from the soffit or underside of a canopy and the sidewalk shall be not less than 2.75 m, and the horizontal distance from the canopy to the outer face of the sidewalk curb shall be not less than 60 mm, except that where the distance from the soffit or underside of the canopy to the sidewalk exceeds 3.65 m, the canopy is permitted to extend to the outer face of the curb.
2) Except where constructed entirely of noncombustible materials or where protected in an acceptable manner, canopies shall be not less than 600 mm from an adjoining property line or the projection thereof into the street.
1A.9.8.5. Vertical Height
1) Except where otherwise accepted by the Chief Building Official, the vertical dimension of the front and sides of a canopy shall not exceed 3.65 m at any point and the canopy shall not span unprotected openings in separate fire compartments.
1A.9.8.6. Canopy Drainage
1) Except where otherwise allowed by the City Engineer, a canopy roof shall be provided with a drainage system conforming to Part 7 of Division B and shall drain to the building drain system.
2) Required downpipes for canopies, if acceptable, may project not more than 75 mm into the street.
1A.9.8.7. Existing Canopy
1) The City Engineer may allow an existing canopy to remain if, in the judgment of the City Engineer, it will not endanger or interfere with traffic, utilities or City works.
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1A.9.9. Projecting Mechanical Apparatus
1A.9.9.1. Limited Encroachment
1) Exterior hose connections for fire-fighting equipment, ventilation intakes and outlets, chimneys and air conditioners shall not project into the street unless specifically allowed by the City Engineer.
2) A fire alarm bell or gong may project up to 300 mm over a street but not less than 2.60 mm above the sidewalk level or established building grade.
1A.9.10. Emergency Exits
1A.9.10.1. Stairways and Fire Escapes
1) Stairways and balconies for fire escapes, where permitted by the Chief Building Official and where located on a wall abutting or fronting on a street, may project into the street a distance not exceeding 1.2 m provided the lowest part of the stairway or balcony, including its brackets or supports, is not less than 4.5 m above the street grade.
1A.9.10.2. Emergency Exit Doors
1) Emergency exit doors which are designed, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, with the intention of reducing normal pedestrian and vehicular traffic hazards may project not more than 300 mm into a street which is not less than 10 m in width.
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Section 1A.10 Temporary Occupancy of a Street for Construction Purposes
1A.10.1. General Requirements
1A.10.1.1. Permit Required
1) A person wanting to temporarily occupy a street, or part thereof, or occupy the air space above a street or part thereof, in connection with, or incidental to the construction or maintenance of any building, shall make application for a permit for temporary occupancy to the Chief Building Official.
1A.10.1.2. Liability Disclaimer
1) An application for the temporary occupancy of a street for the purpose described in Article 1A.10.1.1. shall contain, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, an undertaking of the owner to save harmless the City against all claims, liabilities, judgements, costs and expenses in consequence of, or in any way incidental to the granting of such occupancy.
1A.10.1.3. No Occupancy Without Permit
1) No person shall occupy any street or part thereof for the construction, or maintenance of any building without a permit issued by the Chief Building Official.
2) The fees payable for the issuance of a street occupancy permit shall be as set out in the Fee Schedule.
1A.10.1.4. Occupancy Restriction
1) The Chief Building Official shall not authorize the occupancy of any part of a street, or the air space above a street, which is more than 6 m from a property line.
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1A.10.2. Overhead Construction
1A.10.2.1. Permit Required
1) The occupancy of the air space above a street by a swing scaffold or construction hoisting device shall be subject to the requirements of Subsection 1A.10.1.
1A.10.2.2. Prevention of Public Entry
1) The street under such swing scaffold or construction hoisting device shall be fenced, roped off or otherwise protected against public entry in a manner approved by the Chief Building Official.
1A.10.3. Public Safety
1A.10.3.1. Public Protection Required
1) No person shall construct, alter or repair any building unless a fence or covered way as required in Part 8 of Division B for the safety of the public has been first erected to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
2) The Chief Building Official may modify the requirements of Sentence (1) when satisfied that the location of the construction is sufficiently protected or remote from public areas.
1A.10.3.2. Barricade Permit Required
1) If the barricades described in Sentence 1A.10.3.1.(1) are to occupy part of the street, the requirements for a permit in Subsection 1A.10.1. shall apply.
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Section 1A.11. Excavation and Backfilling Adjacent to Streets and Lanes
1A.11.1. General
1A.11.1.1. Work to Conform
1) In addition to the regulations contained in Part 8 of Division B, all excavation and backfilling work shall conform to the requirements of this Section.
1A.11.1.2. Dangerous Condition
1) Where the City Engineer determines that the existence or condition of an excavation constitutes a danger to any street, public utilities or surrounding property or to any person, the Chief Building Official may take action as described in Article 1A.6.1.15. and Subsection 1A.6.2.
1A.11.1.3. Permit Required
1) Every owner, owner’s agent or contractor shall obtain a permit from the City Engineer prior to excavating or backfilling any portion of a street or lane adjacent to the building site.
1A.11.1.4. Work Without Permit and Failure to Complete Work
1) Where an owner, owner’s agent or contractor fails or refuses to obtain the permit required in Article 1A.11.1.3. or fails to comply with the requirements of the permit, the City Engineer may cause necessary backfilling or other remedial work to be done by City staff at the owner’s expense, with the resulting costs recovered as described in Article 1A.6.1.15. and Subsection 1A.6.2.
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Section 1A.12. Numbering of Buildings
1A.12.1. General
1A.12.1.1. Authority to Number
1) The Chief Building Official may, at any time and as deemed necessary, number, renumber or assign a series of numbers to any building, or part thereof.
2) Upon the issuance of a building permit, the Chief Building Official shall designate the street number or series of suite numbers required for the building, or any portion of the building.
3) Upon registration of a parcel of land in the Land Title Office, the Chief Building Official shall designate the street numbers or series of numbers required for the parcel.
4) Only designated street numbers or suite numbers required by Sentence (2) shall be posted on the building or suite entry.
1A.12.1.2. Numbers to be Visible
1) Every owner shall place and maintain the designated street number, on a contrasting background and of a size in conformance with Table 1A.12.1.2., on the building in a place that is easily visible from the street.
Table 1A.12.1.2
Forming Part of Sentence 1A.12.12(1)
| Building Setback from Street | Minimum Non-illuminated Character Size | Minimum Illuminated Character Size |
| 0 - 15 m | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| 15 - 20 m | 150 mm | 100 mm |
| Greater than 20 m | 200 mm | 150 mm |
2) Where landscaping or other structures obscure the visibility of a building from the street, the owner shall erect on the building property within sight of the street, a sign not exceeding 0.4 m² displaying the street number.
3) Every owner shall place and maintain the designated suite number as required in Sentence 1A.12.2.5.(1) on a contrasting background and of a character size not less than 25 mm at the suite entry. (See also Article 3.8.3.13. of Division B for design requirements for persons with a visual impairment.)
4) If a suite number is assigned to an exterior principal suite entry as required by Sentence 1A.12.2.8.(2), every owner shall place and maintain the designated suite number in conformance with Sentences (1) and (2).
1A.12.1.3. Renumbering
1) Where an owner has requested a renumbering and has paid the applicable fees set out in the Fee Schedule, the Chief Building Official may renumber any building or suite within a building, or parcel of land.
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1A.12.2. Numbering System
1A.12.2.1. East and West Designation
1) Numbers shall run in series, increasing in numeric value in a westerly direction from the west side of Ontario Street and Carrall Street and increasing in numeric value in an easterly direction from the east side of Ontario Street and Carrall Street.
1A.12.2.2. North and South Designation
1) Numbers shall run in series, increasing in numeric value in a northerly direction from the north side of Dundas Street and increasing in numeric value in a southerly direction from the south side of Dundas Street.
1A.12.2.3. East and West Street Numbering
1) Buildings on the north side of streets running in an east or west direction, shall have odd numbers, and buildings on the south side of such streets shall have even numbers.
1A.12.2.4. North and South Street Numbering
1) Buildings on the west side of streets running in a north or south direction shall have odd numbers, and buildings on the east side of such streets shall have even numbers.
1A.12.2.5. Multiple Suite Numbering
1) Where a building contains multiple addressable suites, numbering on floor areas, within the building, shall be assigned in an increasing numeric order and in a clockwise manner.
1A.12.2.6 Numeric Designation
1) Numbering for buildings, suites within a building or parcels of land shall be numeric.
1A.12.2.7. Principal Buildings
1) Every principal building on a site shall be assigned a separate street number.
1A.12.2.8. Exterior Principal Suite Entry
1) Every suite with an exterior principal entry shall be assigned a separate street number.
2) Where sufficient street numbers are not available, a suite number shall be assigned.
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