B-2 Codes and Bylaws Flashcards

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Bylaws

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Municipalities and regional districts use these to apply building codes

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Permit

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official documentation that states specific building activity

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3
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Building bylaw

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laws that bring BCBC into affect

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4
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ZB

Site coverage

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Area covered by building compared to lot

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ZB

floor Space ratio

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Ratio of total floor space to space of lot

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ZB

Set backs

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shortest distance from property line to foundation

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building height

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height from natural grade to the highest point of building

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Development permit

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

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Building permits

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

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  • must explain procedure of demo

- building inspector must review to deem safe

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Hoarding Permit

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acquired when construction must take up more space

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12
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gass fitting permit

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always needed when installation of natural gas happens

- only certified gas fitters

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13
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Warrenties

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contract between builder and owner

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Home owner protection act (HOPA)

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newly constructed homes have 2-5-10 year warranty

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2 year coverage on materials / labour

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

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5 year warranty

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

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10 year warranty

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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
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Site inspection

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

19
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concrete formwork inspection

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  • inspector looks at ground where foundation is to be built

- professional engineer will check if rebar is in correct spots

20
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perimeter drain and damp proof inspection

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perimeter drain and damp proofing for foundation checked before backfill

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Chimney and fireplace inspection

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for masonry chimney inspections done at foundation

other fireplaces done later

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Insulation and vapour barrier

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installed and inspected after framing

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Concrete slab inspection

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  • need to be inspected if slab on grade

- must have poly VB overlapped 3 inches

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Final inspection

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completed before occupancy

  • smoke and co2 alarms
  • stairs
  • handrails
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Gas Installation

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pressure tests supervised by inspector

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electrical inspection

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  • 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
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Plumbing inspection

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  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