B-2 Codes and Bylaws

Question 1

Bylaws

Answer 1

Municipalities and regional districts use these to apply building codes

Question 2

Permit

Answer 2

official documentation that states specific building activity

Question 3

Building bylaw

Answer 3

laws that bring BCBC into affect

Question 4

ZB

Site coverage

Answer 4

Area covered by building compared to lot

Question 5

ZB

floor Space ratio

Answer 5

Ratio of total floor space to space of lot

Question 6

ZB

Set backs

Answer 6

shortest distance from property line to foundation

Question 7

building height

Answer 7

height from natural grade to the highest point of building

Question 8

Development permit

Answer 8

required for buildings when location falls within development area
environmental/ heritage etc..

Question 9

Building permits

Answer 9

• must be attained before building
• needs complete set of drawings (floor plans, structural etc…)
• highway access permit
• approved sewage disposal
• source of potable water

Question 10

Demolition permit

Answer 10

• must explain procedure of demo

- building inspector must review to deem safe

Question 11

Hoarding Permit

Answer 11

acquired when construction must take up more space

Question 12

gass fitting permit

Answer 12

always needed when installation of natural gas happens

- only certified gas fitters

Question 13

Warrenties

Answer 13

contract between builder and owner

Question 14

Home owner protection act (HOPA)

Answer 14

newly constructed homes have 2-5-10 year warranty

Question 15

2 year coverage on materials / labour

Answer 15

coverage reflects in materials and labour violation of building codes for 12 months

Question 16

5 year warranty

Answer 16

includes components that separate indoors from outdoors including external walls, foundations, roof, windows, doors

Question 17

10 year warranty

Answer 17

coverage for 10 years for defects in materials and labour that result in structural deficiencies in new home

• attached to the home if the owner sells
• owner build homes must provide this if sold

Question 18

Site inspection

Answer 18

done after building permit is applied for but not before permit is issued

Question 19

concrete formwork inspection

Answer 19

• inspector looks at ground where foundation is to be built

- professional engineer will check if rebar is in correct spots

Question 20

perimeter drain and damp proof inspection

Answer 20

perimeter drain and damp proofing for foundation checked before backfill

Question 21

Chimney and fireplace inspection

Answer 21

for masonry chimney inspections done at foundation

other fireplaces done later

Question 22

Insulation and vapour barrier

Answer 22

installed and inspected after framing

Question 23

Concrete slab inspection

Answer 23

• need to be inspected if slab on grade

- must have poly VB overlapped 3 inches

Question 24

Final inspection

Answer 24

completed before occupancy

• smoke and co2 alarms
• stairs
• handrails

Question 25

Gas Installation

Answer 25

pressure tests supervised by inspector

Question 26

electrical inspection

Answer 26

- happen in two stages - first inspection happens after rough in for main service and all boxes installed - second inspection after all switches outlets and cover plates are installed

Question 27

Plumbing inspection

Answer 27

1. rough plumbing under basement slabs before concrete 2. walls and floors before insulation 3. water storm and sanitary connections 4. final inspection of all fixtures