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B2 - LT#1 Bylaws and Permits Flashcards

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1
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What level of government develops bylaws?

A

Municipalities and regional districts

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What is the purpose of a building bylaw?

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1) Apply building code
2) Issue permits
3) Conducting inspections
4) Charging of fees
5) Penalize those who violate bylaws/code

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What is the purpose of a development permit?

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Protect sensitive areas where special care is needed.

Eg, environmental, heritage designations, flood plain requirements, groundwater protection or soil conditions.

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What are the requirements for a building permit?

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1) 2 or more sets of drawings
2) Access permit
3) Sewage Permit
4) Certificate of title
5) Sources of potable water

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5
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Which agency issues the Plumbing permit?

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Municipal or CIty

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Which agency issues the Electrical permit?

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BC Safety engineer - provincial

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Which agency issues the building permit?

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Municipality or City

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Which agency issues the sewage disposal permit?

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BC health authority - provincial

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Why is a building permit required for construction?

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Insure that zoning and BC building Code requirements are met.

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What permit is required to use a section of a municipality’s sidewalk for construction purposes?

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A hoarding permit

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What are the requirements to obtain a gas permit?

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Gas, rough in, and a sprinkler

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What is a permit?

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An official doc. stating the specific building activity has been approved and is PERMITTED.

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Who is responsible for inspections?

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The local Govt. or provincial authority who issues the permit will inspect and enforce permit requirements.

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What is a zoning bylaw?

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A bylaw that regulates land use and building location.

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What is the building bylaw?

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A bylaw for the administration and enforcement of the BC Building Code.

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What is zoning by law?

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A bylaw that regulates land use and building location.

17
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What is a zoning bylaw composed of?

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  1. Map of the city, municipality, and regional district showing the various zones.
  2. General requirements for the use of the land within a zone.
  3. Requirements for each zone such as site coverage, floor space, setbacks and building height.
18
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What is site coverage?

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The Lot area is covered by buildings. Represented as a % of the lot’s area.

19
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What is Floor Space Ratio?

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Total floor area of a building to the area of the lot. Regulates building density.

20
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What is a Setback?

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Shortest distance from the property line to the building. Usually, the distance is measured to the foundation.

21
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How is a building’s height measured? From which 2 points?

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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.

22
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Are all zoning bylaws identical?

A

No, each municipality and zone is different, carefully review.

23
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If not located within a municipality, which permit is needed?

A

A highway access permit

24
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When is a demolition permit required?

A

If an existing structure is to be removed or partly removed. Also to take buildings off the property tax rolls.

25
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What is needed before renovating a heritage building?

A

Approval of the municipality.

26
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When is a gas-fitting permit required?

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Installation of natural gas-fired appliances and heaters, only certified gas fitters are allowed to take out a gas-fitting permit.

27
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Before installing a fuel tank, in or above ground, which permit is required?

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A fuel tank permit must be obtained.

28
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To remove trees, what is required to obtain a permit?

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A site plan showing the size and location of the trees to be removed is required to get a permit.

29
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Is there a permit required for the placement of signs on private and public property?

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Yes, usually the application must contain drawings and specs, structural design may need to be approved by a reg. engineer.

30
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Water and sewer connection permit, who applies for this?

A

Owner or contractor applies to the city or municipality for a water, storm sewer and sanitary sewer connection permit.

31
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What is required of buildings not serviced by a municipal sewer?

A

An alternative method of disposal such as a septic tank and dispersal field. May even need engineered system.

32
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Sewage disposal permit required to install on-site systems?

A

Yes.

33
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Which buildings require a health permit?

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Builders of:
1) Restaurants
2) Cafes
3) Hospitals
4) Clinics

34
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What is purpose of an Occupancy permit?

A

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&raquo_space;» BANK, different codes

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