2018-025 By-law to regulate Construction, Demolition, On-site Sewage, Change of Use Permits; Inspection and Fees and to Repeal By-law No. 2014-026 (Building By-law)The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-law No. 2018-025
A By-law to regulate Construction, Demolition, On-site Sewage,
Change of Use Permits; Inspection and Fees
And to Repeal By -Law No. 2014-026 (Building By -Law)
Whereas pursuant to the Building Code Act, SO 1992, c.23, as amended, the
Lieutenant Governor in Council has established a Building Code (O.Reg.332/12)
which is in force throughout Ontario;
And Whereas Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, SO, c 23 as amended,
authorizes a municipal Council to pass by-laws;
a) Prescribing classes of permits under this Act, including permits in respect of
any stage of construction or demolition;
b) Providing applications for permits and requiring the applications to be
accompanied by such plans, specifications, documents and other information
as is prescribed;
c) Requiring the payment of fees on applications for and on issuance of permits,
requiring the payment of fees for maintenance inspections, and prescribing the
amount of fees;
d) Providing for refunds of fees under.such circumstances as prescribed;
e) Requiring a person specified in the Building Code to give notice to the Chief
Building Official of any stage of construction specified in the Building Code, and
Act;
f) Prescribing forms respecting permits and applications for permits and providing
for their use;
g) Enabling the Chief Building Official to require as constructed plans upon
completion of the construction as may be prescribed in the Building Code;
h) Providing for the transfer of permits when the land changes ownership;
i) Requiring the person to whom a permit is issued to erect and maintain fences
to enclose the site of the construction or demolition within such areas of the
municipality as may be prescribed
j) Prescribing the height of the fence required under clause (i).
Now Therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
enacts as follows:
1. Citing
This by-law may be cited as the `Building By-law"
2. Definitions
In this by-law
2.1 Act means the Building Code Act 1992, SO, c.23, as amended.
2.2 Applicable Law means applicable law as defined in the Building Code.
2.3 Applicant means the owner of a property who applies for a permit or any
person authorized by the owner in writing or any person or Corporation
empowered by statute to construct or demolish as defined by BCA1.1 or
such persons acting for the Corporation.
2.4 As -Constructed plans means as constructed plans as defined in the
Building Code.
2.5 Architect means the holder of a license, a certificate of practice or a
temporary license under the Architect Act as defined in the Building Code.
2.6 Building means a building as defined in Section 1 (1) of the Act.
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2.7 Building Code means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act.
2.8 Building Code Act means the Building Code Act 1992, SO, c.23, as
amended.
2.9 Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) means a person who is
certified as an engineering technologist under the OACETT Act.
2.10 Chief Building Official means the Chief Building Official or his/her
designate, appointed by By -Law of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte for the purposes of enforcement of the Act.
2.11 Construct means to do anything in the erection, installation, extension or
material alteration or repair of a building and includes the installation of a
building unit fabricated or moved from elsewhere, and has a corresponding
meaning; (construction).
2.12 Corporation means The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte.
2.13 Demolish means to do anything in the removal of a building or any material
part thereof has a corresponding meaning (demolition).
2.14 Designer means the person responsible for the design.
2.15 Inspector means an Inspector appointed under the Building Code Act.
2.16 Municipality means The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte.
2.17 OBC means Ontario Building Code.
2.18 Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) means a person who holds a license under
the Surveyors Act as defined in the Building Code and has corresponding
meaning (surveyor).
2.19 Owner includes the registered owner of a property, a lessee, tenant,
mortgagee in possession, or person otherwise in charge of any property,
acting as the authorized agent of the owner.
2.20 Permit means written permission or written authorization from the Chief
Building Official to perform the work regulated by this Chapter and the Act, or
to Change the Use of a building or part of a building or parts thereof as
regulated by the Act.
2.21 Plumbing means plumbing as defined in Section 1 (1) of the Act.
2.22 Professional Engineer means a person who holds a license or a temporary
license under the Professional Engineers Act as defined in the Building Code
and has corresponding meaning (engineer).
2.23 Regulations means regulations made under the Act and include, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Ontario Regulation and
Amendments thereto, otherwise referred to as the Building Code.
2.24 Sewage System means a sewage system as defined in Division A 1.4.1.2.
2.25 Other terms which may be used in this by-law shall have the meaning
ascribed to them in the Building Code Act, 1992 and O.Reg. 332/12 Building
Code.
3. General Provisions & Administration
3.1 Classes of permit - That Classes of Permits required for construction,
demolition or change of use are set forth in Schedule "A" attached hereto and
forming part of this By-law.
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3.2 Application - That where required under the Act, the owner of the property
shall file with the Chief Building Official an Application for a Permit, which
shall be on the prescribed form available at the Administration offices or the
Township website.
3.3 That the owner shall give, clearly and fully, information required to complete
the said Application Forms and shall verify the correctness of the information
supplied in the Application by means of a declaration as provided. When the
person signing the application is an agent a signed letter of authorization is
required from the owner. Where the property owner is a Corporation, a copy
of the Articles of Incorporation shall be submitted and kept on file detailing
the signing authorities.
3.3.1 That in addition to section 3.3, where applicable, the following supporting
documentation shall accompany applications for a permit to construct or
demolish unless otherwise waived by the Chief Building Official;
1) Proof/Confirmation of approval of all Applicable Law pursuant to Section
H of an application to Construct or Demolish.
2) Zoning Certificate.
3) Engineered Lot Grading (ELG) plan — in Metric Measure.
4) Owner/Engineer/Architect's letter of commitment and General Review.
5) Driveway Access/Entrance Permit.
6) Where required, approval by the Ministry of the Environment and
Climate Change for the design and construction of a private sewage
disposal and water supply systems.
7) OMAFRA Nutrient Management Strategy and/or Plan sign -off form.
8) Confirmation of compliance with OMAFRA Minimum Distance Separation
1 or 2.
9) All Applicable conservation authority approvals.
10) Completed Municipal form 6(fee calculation)
3.4 That in addition to the information required in Sections 3.3 and 3.3.1 of this
By-law, the owner shall submit such additional information as is necessary to
establish compliance with the Regulations.
3.5 Construction plans - That unless otherwise directed by the Chief Building
Official, the owner shall submit the following in duplicate:
1) Plans drawn to scale, including design calculations, sufficient to enable
the Chief Building Official to obtain full and complete information as to the
extent and character of the proposed work, as set out in Schedule B of
this by-law.
The minimum scale to be used for dwellings or additions is to be 3/16" _
1' for plan view and 1/8"=1' for elevations.
Other plans shall be no less than 1/4"=1'.
2) Site plans, drawn to scale, showing the location of the proposed building
and septic if applicable with respect to the street line and all other
property lines and other buildings and structures presently located on the
property.
Site Plans, when required by the Chief Official, shall be referenced to an
up-to-date survey.
3) Every application for a permit under Section 10(1) of the BCA known as
Change of Use plans shall contain:
i. Description and location of the existing building including existing
and proposed occupancy classifications.
ii. Complete application as required by Sections 3.3 and 3.3 of this
bylaw.
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iii. Plans, specifications and reports that identify the construction index,
hazard index and performance levels of the building including
floors, walls, roofs, fire separations and early warning evacuation,
plumbing and sewage system as applicable.
iv. Fee as described in the fees and charges bylaw.
4) Sewage system permits under Section 8(1) of the BCA shall contain the
following:
i. Complete application as required by Sections 3.3. and 3.3.1 of this
bylaw.
ii. Complete schedule 1 & 2 of the Ministry prescribed application
form.
iii. Complete Municipal form 1, 2, 3 or 4 as applicable or sufficient
information detailed in a clear manner laid out by the designer.
iv. The information detailed in iii. shall contain depth of bedrock (if
applicable), depth of water table, soil properties including
permeability, proposed sewage system design.
V. A cross-section.
vi. Site plan or ELG where required detailing, legal description,
property boundaries, roadways, easements, right-of-ways,
municipal/utility corridors, driveways, north arrow, existing and
proposed structures and wells including setbacks to the proposed
septic system, and location and elevation(s) of the proposed system
including tank, treatment unit, bed and mantle, as applicable.
5) Sewage System verification permit under Section 8(1) of the BCA shall
contain the following documents completed by a qualified individual:
i. Complete application as required by Sections 3.3. and 3.3.1 of this
bylaw.
ii. Complete Municipal Form 5: Sewage System Verification.
iii. Floor plans of the existing and proposed.
iv. Verification of existing system such as a Use Permit from Township,
Health Unit, Ministry or As -Built under Phase II Evaluation.
V. Comprehensive evaluation and site plan of the current system
including size and condition of tank, sewage system class, size,
condition, and location.
vi. Complete calculations of existing and proposed.
3.6 Engineered Lot Grading —That an Engineered Lot Grading Plan be
required as set forth in Schedule C of this By -Law. The Engineered Lot
Grading Plan (ELG) shall be drawn in accordance with Section 3.20 of the
Township of Oro-Medonte Development Engineering Policies, Process and
Design Standards.
i. The Engineered Lot Grading Plan shall contain: a geodetic
benchmark shall be referenced, with the proposed finished first floor
elevation (FFE), top of the foundation elevation (TFE), finished
basement slab elevation (FBS), underside of the footing elevation
(USF), garage floor elevation (GFE) and underside of footing —
garage (USFG) clearly indicated.
ii. Lot Grading Deposit in the amount set out in the Fees and Charges
and By-law shall be submitted to. the Township Administration
Office prior to the applicant submitting plans to the Township for
review and approval.
iii. Lot Grading Deposit refund shall be returned to the party upon
successful completion, inspection and certification of the grading
works by the Applicant's ELG plan Designer and accepted by the
Township. All fees for review by the Township shall be deducted
from the lot grading deposit. The owner is solely responsible for
cost of the lot grading design and review by their Professional
Engineer (P.Eng.), Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) or Certified
Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).
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3.7 Conditional permit - That in addition to the information required in Sections
3.3 and 3.3.1 of this By-law and notwithstanding the requirements of
Sections 3.5 and 3.6 of this Bylaw, the Chief Building Official at his/her sole
discretion may issue a Conditional Permit in compliance with Section 8(3) of
the Act. Permits issued under those circumstances shall have progress
restricted to that portion of the work for which drawings and other
prerequisites are complete.
1) The applicant shall fumish sufficient additional information on the entire
project to establish the feasibility of compliance with the Regulations
and remit the fees payable for the entire project including permit
security fees as set out in the Township's Fees and Charges By -Law,
prior to the issuance of the Conditional Permit.
2) That where a Conditional Permit subject to progress restriction has
been issued, the holder of the Permit may proceed with the work only
within the limits of the progress restriction. Such restriction shall not be
removed until all conditions have been met.
3.8 Fit out - That where a Permit has been issued for a building in which interior
walls are to be constructed at a later date for the purpose of creating more
than one suite within the building, the owner is required to, and shall apply for
Building Permits for each suite so created and provide a plan sufficient to
establish conformity with the Code, for the entire building prior to the creation
of such suites.
3.9 As Constructed - That when required by the Chief Building Official, the
owner shall provide as constructed drawings including a survey showing the
location of the building(s) upon the completion of the project.
3.10 Fences -Where in the opinion of the Chief Building Official a construction or
demolition site presents a particular hazard to the public, the Chief Building
Official may require a fence be erected and maintained the site of
construction or demolition. Such fences shall be constructed in such a
manner as to be stable, prohibit access to the site by the public.
Consideration by the Chief Building Official shall be given to proximity of
occupied buildings, proximity to public areas and the road, the duration of the
hazard, the effectiveness of the hazard and the hazards presented by the
construction activities and the materials.
All fences shall be installed in accordance with the current version of the
Occupational Health & Safety Act and shall be a minimum of 5' in height.
3.11 Transfer of Building Permits - Active Permits are transferable only upon
the new owner completing a permit application form as required by Section
3.3 and 3.3.1 of this bylaw and
i. Copy of the transfer deed
ii. Description of the permit being transferred
iii. Fee set out in the fees and charges bylaw
iv. No changes to the transferred permit are permitted, any changes will
result in the transferred permit being revoked and a new permit
application process as set out in this bylaw will be required.
3.12 Permit placard - Every owner shall, prior to the commencement of any
project post the permit placard in a conspicuous location near the road where
it is clearly visible and shall remain until the permit is complete.
3.13 Fees - All fees shall be paid as described in the Township's current Fees and
Charges By-law.
3.14 Refund - All refunds of fees shall be in accordance with the provisions set
out the Township's Fees and Charges By-law.
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3.15 Abandoned permit applications - An application for a permit required by
this bylaw will be deemed abandoned and cancelled six (6) months after the
date of the permit application submission unless in the opinion of the Chief
Building Official, such application is being seriously proceeded with.
Applicant will be notified if a Permit has been deemed abandoned and where
no response is received the application and documentation will be destroyed.
Any refund is in accordance with the provisions set out in the Township's
Fees and Charges By-law.
3.16 Alternative solutions - An applicant providing a design other than the
prescriptive design in Division B of the OBC shall do so using Division A
Sections 2 & 3 detailing the Objectives and Functional Statement of the
supporting article of Divisions B where the alternative is sought. The
applicant shall provide sufficient supporting documentation and reports to the
Chief Building Official to support their proposal. All fees are required in
accordance with the Township's Fees and Charges By-law.
3.17 Revisions - As per BCA 8(12) no person shall make a material change or
cause a material changes to be made to a plan, specification or document of
which the permit was issued without notifying and filing the details of the
changes for approval the Chief Building Official. Fees are described within
the Township's Fees and Charges By-law.
3.18 Application Completeness - That at the time of submission, the applicant
shall submit all required forms, fees and documentation prescribed by the
Building Code Act, Building Code and this By -Law.
4. Notices of Inspection
4.1 The owner or authorized agent shall provide notice of the readiness of
inspection for all categories as described in Division C 1.3.5.1. (2) and
Additional notices as described in Division C 1.3.5.2. (1) of the OBC.
4.2 Occupancy, no person shall occupy or permit to be occupied a building or part
thereof unless the Chief Building Official or designate have issued a permit
authorizing occupation of the building in accordance with BCA 11 (1) and
Division C 1.3.3.1(1) and Division C 1.3.3.4.(1) of the OBC.
5. Violation and Penalty
5.1 Any person or director or officer of a corporation who contravenes this by-law
is guilty of an offence under section 36 of the Building Code Act as amended.
5.2 Convictions of an offense may be subject to penalties under the Building
Code Act.
6. Code of Conduct
6.1 The Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors appointed by Council shall
abide by a Code of Conduct as described in the Building Code Act and
defined by the Code of Conduct policy attached in Schedule D.
6.2 A complaint of breach of such Code of Conduct shall be submitted to the
Director of Development Services in writing.
7. Severability
7.1 Should any section, subsection, 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 whole or any part thereof, other than the
part declared to be invalid.
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7.2 That should the provision of this by-law conflict with any provisions of a
Township by-law, the provisions in this by-law shall prevail.
8. That Schedules A, B, C and D attached hereto shall form part of this by-law.
9. That By-law 2014-026 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
10. And That this by-law shall take effect on the final passing thereof.
By-law read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 14th day of March
2018.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Ma or; H.S. H hes
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Schedule "A"
to By -Law 2018-025 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Classes of Permits
Building Permit
For all Occupancy Classifications A,B,C,D,E,F
and ancillary use buildings and Farm Buildings
as defined by the Ontario Building Code.
Demolition Permit
For all Occupancy Classifications A,B,C,D,E,F
and ancillary use buildings as defined by the
Ontario Building Code
Conditional Permit
Pertains to construction only when issued under
section 8(3) of the BCA at the discretion of the
CBO
Designated Structure Permit
For all designated structures as described by
Division A 1.3.1.1. of the OBC
Transfer Permit
To be issued to a new owner where an active
permit is issued and project is ongoing
Change of Use Permit
Issued when required under section 10(1) of the
BCA and Division B Part 10 of the OBC
Plumbing permit
Where required when project pertains only to
plumbing
Tent Permit
For temporary use or special events tents where
a permit is required
Temporary Permit
For temporary use of a building or trailer
Sin Permit
As required by Division B 3.15 of the OBC
Sewage Permit
For all on-site sewage systems with a design
capacity of less than 10,000Uday for all sewage
systems on the lot and wholly contained within
the lot it serves. Defined as per Division A
1.4.1.2.(l)
HVAC
For installation of the mechanical components
required by the OBC
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Schedule "B"
to By -Law No. 2018-025 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Plans and Specifications Required
All permit applications shall be accompanied with:
• Documentation verifying compliance with applicable law
• Permit application
• Details as described in the chart below for classes of permits
Residential
. Schedule 1 designer sheets for "house" and "HVAC'
Dwelling
. Energy Efficiency Design Summary Forms
• Foundation Plan
• Floor Plan
• Exterior Elevations
• Roof framing plan/truss layout
• Cross sections
• Air Barrier details
• I -Joist layout and beam specs and details (as required)
• ICF — CCMC approvals and details (as required)
• Heat loss Calculations, duct design and layout
• Ventilation summary
• Any applicable CCMC or BMEC approvals
Residential
All plans described above as related and
Additions
. Existing floor plan layout with rooms labelled
Decks
• Schedule 1 "House"
• Plan view detailing, piers, beams, joists, stairs
• Cross section detailing guards, all connections and connection
at dwelling
Ancillary
. Schedule 1 designer sheet "House
Buildings to
• Foundation plan
Residential
• Floor plan
• Roof framing plan/truss layout
• Cross section
• I -Joist layout and details as required)
Demolition
For buildings less than 3 storeys or less than 600m2:
permit
A site plan showing the building to be removed
Note: the site shall be fenced prior to commencement of
demolition
For Building greater than 3 storeys or greater than 600m2, pre
and post tensioned or within the angle of repose
• Site plan as above
• Fencing as above
• Retain the services of an Engineer including general review
• Engineer shall include a description of the structural design
characteristics of the building and the method of demolition
Tents
All permits issued for tents are for temporary, short term or
special occasion events
• Site plan detailing location of buildings, driveways and tent
including setbacks to all existing buildings, septic systems
and other tents
• Verification of FSR of tent canvas
• Anchorage detail
• Engineering design and general review where tent exceeds
225m2 in accordance with Division C1.2.1.2.(5) & 1.2.2.1.(7)
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Temporary
For the use of a building on a short term basis due to fire,
Buildings
construction, sales offices, etc.
(trailer)
. Site plan showing location of proposed trailer including
setbacks to other buildings and septic system
• Floor plan layout showing rooms, exits, emergency lighting,
stairs and landings
HVAC
• Heatloss calculation for proposed building
• Duct layout
• Mechanical ventilation summary
• Schedule 1 "HVAC -House" or `Building Services" as
applicable
Signs
Where required by Division B 3.15 all signs shall be constructed
in accordance with Part 4
• Plan view indicating size and Anchorage details
• Site plan showing location
Engineering design and general review as per Division C
1.2.1.2.(6)(7) & 1.2.2.1.(8)(9)
Designated
Engineering as appropriate for the structure
Structures
Sewage
As detailed by Section 3.5(4) of this by-law
Systems
Large
The services of an Architect or Engineer are required to provide
Residential,
the design as per their respective Acts. All plans shall be
Large Non
accompanied by the appropriate seal.
Residential
General Review as required by Division C 1.2.2.1 of the OBC
Buildings
• 3 copies of all plans and specifications
including
• Site plan detailing provisions for Fire Fighting as outlined in
Post
Division B 3.2.5.
Disaster
• Sub surface soil investigation report
Buildings
Architectural and Engineering for plans as detailed below:
• Data Matrix
• Foundation plans
• Floor plans
• Roof plans
• Elevations
• Cross sections
• Stair, balcony and mezzanine details
• Fire separations
• Emergency lighting, exit signage fire extinguisher location
• Lighting layout
• Electrical plans and specifications
• Plumbing including sanitary and storm
• Mechanical plans and specifications
• Sprinkler plans and details including hydraulic calculations
• Fire alarm plans
• Travel distance and egress
• On site water for fire fighting
• SB 10 forms
Change of
As detailed by section 3.5(3) of this by-law
Use
Conditional
As detailed by section 3.7 of this by-law
Permit
Small Non-
. Schedule 1 designer sheet "Small Buildings", `Plumbing -all
Residential
building", " Building Services" or Engineering
Buildings
• All plans as detailed above for large buildings as applicable to
the project
• SB10 forms
Ancillary
. Schedule 1 designer sheet "Small Buildings"
Buildings for
• Foundation plan
other than
• Floor plan
"House"
• Roof framing plan/truss layout
• Cross section
• I -Joist layout and details as required
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Schedule "C"
to By -Law No. 2018-025 for
Engineered Lot Grading Approval
The following is a summary when a Competent Designer is required to complete a
lot grading/site plan for Development Engineering to review and approve as part of
a building permit submission.
Engineered Lot Grading — a site plan showing drainage information; completed by a
Competent Designer— Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), a Certified Engineering
Technologist (C.E.T.) or an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) and approved by the
Township.
When Engineered Lot Grading IS required:
(For Single Detached, Semi -Detached & Townhouse Dwellings)
1. All lots within M -plans (e.g. Plan 51 M-957, Plan M-118), regardless of lot area or
setbacks;
2. All lots (including lots in a Registered Plan) where the lot is 0.2 ha / 0.5 acre or
less;
3. All waterfront lots;
4. All lots within Settlement Areas;
5. All lots, where a Site Plan Agreement is required.
6. All lots where a proposed dwelling, accessory building or addition is 5.0 m / 16.4
ft. or less from a lot line;
7. All lots where a proposed addition / accessory building exceeds 20 m2/ 215.3 ft2;
8. All lots where the building permit will also require a revision to the septic permit /
septic system;
9. Any lot where the Chief Building Official / Manager, Development Engineering
determines Engineered Lot Grading is required as part of a Planning Application
or due to grading / topography / slope stability issues;
When Engineered Lot Grading IS NOT required:
1. On all other lots where the lot has an area greater than 0.2 ha / 0.5 acre
and
2. Where the proposed dwelling, addition or accessory building is greater than 5.0
m /16.4 ft. from a lot line;
and
3. Where the addition or accessory building is less than 20 m2/ 215.3 ft2;
or
4. On all lots where only decks or porches are being applied for;
or
5. Agricultural buildings.
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Fees and Refund:
Fees are prescribed in the Township fees and charges by-law.
Once Final Lot Grading is completed, the Township shall undertake a Site
Inspection for Final Grading Approval; any remaining portion of the fee will be
refunded to the Applicant.
Process:
Where applicable, Development Services staff will advise land owners or their agent
of the following:
1. An Engineered Lot Grading Plan is required;
2. A Competent Designer is required to complete the plan;
3. Engineered Lot Grading Plans are to be prepared in accordance with the
Township of Oro-Medonte Development Engineering Policies, Process, and
Design Standards (Bylaw 2016-068) and the Township's internal checklist;
4. The prescribed fee is payable upon submission of the Building Permit
Application;
5. 2 copies of the Engineered Lot Grading plan submitted to the Township.
Upon Township approval of and issuance of the Zoning Certificate, a Building
Permit application may be submitted, and shall include the Engineered Lot
Grading Plan.
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Schedule "D"
to By -Law No. 2018-025 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Code of Conduct for Building Officials/Inspectors
This Code of Conduct as required under BCA 7.1(1) applies to the Chief Building Official
and Building/Septic Inspectors appointed under the Building Code Act in the exercise of a
power or the performance of a duty under the Building Code Act or the Building Code. THE
Code of Conduct is in addition to the "Corporate Code of Conduct' for all employees of the
Township of Oro-Medonte.
Purpose
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to promote appropriate standards of behaviour and
enforcement actions to ensure Building Officials and Inspectors apply standards of
honesty and integrity, and to prevent practices constituting an abuse of power including
unethical or illegal practices.
Standards of Conduct
Building Officials and Inspectors shall undertake to:
1. Always act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of building
works and structures.
2. Not to act where there may be or where there may reasonably appear to be a
conflict between their duties and their employer, their profession, their peers and the
public at large and their personal interests.
3. Administer and enforce all relevant Building By-laws, codes and standards
appropriately and without favour and without influence of interested parties.
4. At all time abide by the highest moral and ethical standards and avoid any conduct
which could bring or tend to bring Building Officials and Inspectors to disrepute.
5. Comply with the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and
all other Acts or Laws which regulate or govern Building Officials and Inspectors of
their functions.
6. Not act beyond their personal level of competence or outside their area of expertise
as a registered Building Official.
7. Maintain their knowledge and understanding of the best current building practices,
the building laws and codes relevant to their inspection and plan examination
function.
8. Maintain current accreditation to act as an Ontario Building Official and the related
duties assigned to them.
9. Extend professional courtesy at all times and conduct themselves with fairness and
good faith towards customers, colleagues and their co-workers.
10. Recognize the appointment under the Building Code Act as a symbol of good public
faith.
11. Exemplify compliance with all regulations and standards that govern building
construction, health & safety or other matters related to their status as a Building
Official.
12. Comply and maintain their knowledge of safe working practices in accordance to
the requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and established Township
health and safety policies.
Breaches of Code of Conduct
The Ontario Building Code Act provides that the performance of Building Officials and
Inspectors will be measured against this Code of Conduct. Any complaint alleging a
breach of the Code of Conduct shall be submitted in writing and filed with the Chief
Administrative Officer. The municipal administration will review any allegation brought
forward that the Code of Conduct has been breached and shall direct an investigation
where appropriate. Disciplinary action rising from violations of this Code of Conduct is the
responsibility of the municipal employer and will be based on the severity and frequency of
the violations in accordance with relevant employment standards and the Corporate
Disciplinary Policy for employees.
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