B2 - LT#1 Bylaws and Permits Flashcards
What level of government develops bylaws?
Municipalities and regional districts
What is the purpose of a building bylaw?
1) Apply building code
2) Issue permits
3) Conducting inspections
4) Charging of fees
5) Penalize those who violate bylaws/code
What is the purpose of a development permit?
Protect sensitive areas where special care is needed.
Eg, environmental, heritage designations, flood plain requirements, groundwater protection or soil conditions.
What are the requirements for a building permit?
1) 2 or more sets of drawings
2) Access permit
3) Sewage Permit
4) Certificate of title
5) Sources of potable water
Which agency issues the Plumbing permit?
Municipal or CIty
Which agency issues the Electrical permit?
BC Safety engineer - provincial
Which agency issues the building permit?
Municipality or City
Which agency issues the sewage disposal permit?
BC health authority - provincial
Why is a building permit required for construction?
Insure that zoning and BC building Code requirements are met.
What permit is required to use a section of a municipality’s sidewalk for construction purposes?
A hoarding permit
What are the requirements to obtain a gas permit?
Gas, rough in, and a sprinkler
What is a permit?
An official doc. stating the specific building activity has been approved and is PERMITTED.
Who is responsible for inspections?
The local Govt. or provincial authority who issues the permit will inspect and enforce permit requirements.
What is a zoning bylaw?
A bylaw that regulates land use and building location.
What is the building bylaw?
A bylaw for the administration and enforcement of the BC Building Code.
What is zoning by law?
A bylaw that regulates land use and building location.
What is a zoning bylaw composed of?
- Map of the city, municipality, and regional district showing the various zones.
- General requirements for the use of the land within a zone.
- Requirements for each zone such as site coverage, floor space, setbacks and building height.
What is site coverage?
The Lot area is covered by buildings. Represented as a % of the lot’s area.
What is Floor Space Ratio?
Total floor area of a building to the area of the lot. Regulates building density.
What is a Setback?
Shortest distance from the property line to the building. Usually, the distance is measured to the foundation.
How is a building’s height measured? From which 2 points?
Building height is measured in several ways, most common way measures the height from the average natural grade to the highest point of the roof.
Are all zoning bylaws identical?
No, each municipality and zone is different, carefully review.
If not located within a municipality, which permit is needed?
A highway access permit
When is a demolition permit required?
If an existing structure is to be removed or partly removed. Also to take buildings off the property tax rolls.
What is needed before renovating a heritage building?
Approval of the municipality.
When is a gas-fitting permit required?
Installation of natural gas-fired appliances and heaters, only certified gas fitters are allowed to take out a gas-fitting permit.
Before installing a fuel tank, in or above ground, which permit is required?
A fuel tank permit must be obtained.
To remove trees, what is required to obtain a permit?
A site plan showing the size and location of the trees to be removed is required to get a permit.
Is there a permit required for the placement of signs on private and public property?
Yes, usually the application must contain drawings and specs, structural design may need to be approved by a reg. engineer.
Water and sewer connection permit, who applies for this?
Owner or contractor applies to the city or municipality for a water, storm sewer and sanitary sewer connection permit.
What is required of buildings not serviced by a municipal sewer?
An alternative method of disposal such as a septic tank and dispersal field. May even need engineered system.
Sewage disposal permit required to install on-site systems?
Yes.
Which buildings require a health permit?
Builders of:
1) Restaurants
2) Cafes
3) Hospitals
4) Clinics
What is purpose of an Occupancy permit?
In commercial buildings, when a new tenant moves in. Building use may change with new tenants, keeping up to date with building load, fire safety, etc. EX Church»_space;» BANK, different codes
