HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law 2223BY - LAW NMIBER .2 a Z 3
A BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE ERECTION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY
OF BUILDINGS.
WHEREAS, it is expedient and necessary to regulate the erection,
alteration, enlargement, repair and removal, and generally to
provide for the safety and fire protection of buildings and health
and sanitation in dwellings in the Township of Pickering;
BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Council of the Corporation of the
Township of Pickering as follows:
SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS
"ALCOVE" means that portion in the room, the walls, floor and ceiling
of which form a recess thereto, and access to which is either unobstruct-
ed, or through an arched opening in a wall.
"ASHLAR" means masonry units of stone or cast stone, laid on level beds,
such units being of substantially retangular shape.
BASEMENT"means that storey of a dwelling the floor of which is below
grade line, but which has a greater height from grade line to ceiling
than from grade line to floor: Provided, that the height from grade
line to ceiling does not exceed G feet.
" BUILDING. ACCESSORY11means a subordinate detached building, appurtenant
to a main building and located on the same lot, the purpose of which is
to provide better and more convenient enjoyment of t.ie main building;
and shall include private garages and private stables.
" CELLAR " means that storey of a building which is partly or wholly
tinderground and which has more than half its height, from floor to
ceiling, below the mean level of the adjoining ground.
" CORBEL " means a horizontal projection on the face of a wall formed
by one or more courses of masonry each projecting over the course below.
" LOT" means the minimum area of land used, or intended to be used as the
site of or appurtenant to any building, as described in the application
for a building permit, whether such land is shown on a registered plan
of a subdivision or described by metes and bounds.
3.
" PARTITION" means an interior wall not more than one storey
in height.
"PUNBING SYSTl+,O means, severally and individually: the water
distribution system: all fixtures and fixture traps, the daainage
system; the house sewer; any private sewage disposal system; all
leaders, together with all their devices, appurtenances and connect-
ions.
"ROOM HABITABLE'" means any room, other than a business or work room,
that is suitable for use by one or more persons for living, sleeping,
eating, or food preparation.
" STOREY" means that portion of any building which is situated between
the top of any floor and the top of the floor next above it; if there
be no floor above it, that portion between the top of such floor and
the ceiling above it.
"STOREY. FIRST" means the storey closest to grade ( or first above a
basement) having its ceiling more than six feet above grade.
" WALL. BEARING" means a wall that supports any load other than its
own weight.
It WALL. NON BEAtilNG" mean a wall that supports no load other than
its own weight
" WALL COMON" means a separation wall between two units used, or intended
to be used jointly by adjoining units.
" WALL FACED" means a wall in which the masonry facing and backing units
are different but which are so bonded that they exert a common reaction
under load.
" WALL . PARTY" means a wall forming the structural division between
and designed for the joint use of , two units, and located on a line,
which in the event of separate ownership would be the property line.
WALL VENEERED" means a wall having a facing of masonry material, glass,
porcelain, enamel, metal, or other similar materials attached, but not
bonded, to the backing for the purpose of providing ornamentation or
protection, but not computed in the required thickness of the wall.
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SECTION 2
AAIINISTRATION.
102 SHORT TITLE
This By-Law may be cited as the " Building By-Law" and is hereinagter
referred to as " this code".
Whereever applicable, the provisions of this code shall apply to all
buildings and the term " buildings" shall include other structures.
Where in this code such terms aB "proper" adequate", " sufficient", ample"
suitable", substantial", necessary",dangerous" and the like, or derivat-
ives thereof are used, they shall be understood to mean proper, adequate
and so forth, to the satisfaction orin the opinion of the Building
Inspector and such terms as It where practicable", " where required",
as far as possible" shall have a like significance.
103 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS
All standard specifications and regulations adopted, wholly or in part,
in this code are hereby declared to be a part of this code and all
buildings, additions or alterations hereafter constructed or made shall
conform to the provisions of this code or National Building Code 1953.
Wherever dated specifications or regulations are cited, subsequent
editions may be used subject to permission from the Building Inspector.
TESTS
The cost of any test that may be required by this code off; the National
Building Code 1953, or by the Building Inspector, shall be paid for by
the person wishing to use the material, device or construction in question.
NATIONAL BUILDING CODE.
This code is based on the NEdonal Building Code prepared Jy the National
R`aearch Council, Ottawa, and applies specifically to one or two family
dwellings and their accessory buildings. For other types of buildings
and for construction not specifically contained herein, the provisions of
the National Building Code dated 1953 shall be complied with, in so far
as they are applicable.
CONSTRUCTION NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS CODE
Materials and methods of construction, not covered by this code, but
falling within any of the classifications established in the National
Building Code, shall comply with the appropriate regulations therein.
Materials or methods of construction which are not specifically regulated
by the provisions of this node or of the National Building Code shall be
permitted only at the discretion of the Authority having Jurisdiction.
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The National Building Code is hereby a part of this By-Law and is attached
as Schedule "A". The provisions of the National Building Code shall, in
so far as they are applicable, apply to all buildings, additions or alterat
to buildings, constructed or additions or alterations to buildings within
the Township of Pickering, @onstruction not with OeecAttached?is code.
Every building, other than one or two family dwellings, estimated value of
Five Thousand Dollars ( $ 5000.00) or more shall have plans approved by
and signed by a professional registered Architect, or Engineer. This
provision shall not apply to farm accessory buildings when erected at
least thirty feet (301) from the property line.
104 BUILDING INSPECTOR
The provisions of this code shall be enforced by the Building Inspector,
or his assistants, appointed by the Municipal Council.
RECORDS
Rhe Building Inspector shall keep proper records of all applications rec-
eived, permits and orders issued, inspections and tests made, reports
received and made, and retain copies of all papers and documents connected
with the administration of his duties.
INSPECTION
The Building Inspector, or his authorized representative, may at all
reasonable hours enter into or upon any building or premises for the
purpose of ascertaining whether or not the provisions of this code are
being complied with.
105 EXISTING BUILDINGS.
gothing in this code shall require the removal, alteration or abandonment
of, nor prevent continuance of the use or occupancy of an existing
building unless, in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction
such building constitutes a hazard to safety of persons or property.
GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.
EXCAVATIONS
1. Excavation for all foundations shall be extended to solid ground and
to a point sufficiently below finish grade to avoid damage by frost,
at least four feet, below finished fill.
2. No foundation footing shall be placed on filled ground unless it is
specially designed and approved.
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3. The top soil and allvegetable matter in unexcavated areas shall
be removed and the ground levelled shall be at least eighteen
inches ( 18") below the bottom of joist or beams.
4. Unexcavated areas shall be vented through foundation walls with at
least two vents on each side in opposing side walls of one foo't each
in size for each 500 feet of unexcavated area.
5. In all excavations where accumulation of water is likely to occur,
foundations and basements shall be kept dry by placing a continuous
row of field tile in a bed of gravel or cinders around the outside
of walls at a level of the footings and below the basement floor
level. All drains shall be connected through a running trap and to
a main drain or other waste water disposal system.
6. Water in Excavations: Excavations shall be kept clear of water at
FOUNDATIONS all times.
1. Where foundations walls are required to be waterproofed by applying
a coating of coal tar pitch or asphalted or other waterproofed membrane
to the outside of walls to grade level.
2. All Concrete block foundation walls enclosing excavated areas must be
waterproofed, the walls shall be parged with cement mortar before
applying the waterproofing. All block walls which are filled with eartT
both sides shall be made solid to the height of the finished grade or
fill or a "Tile drain outside of footings and to a drain or sump pump.
3. All footings shall bear on undistubed soil and shall be of concrete
mixed to at, least 2000 lb. strength, or masonry, and shall be at least
6 inches thick and extend at least 4 inches wider than wall above on
each side.
4. No exterior concrete or block wall shall be less than 8" thick for one
storey.( See National Building Code 1953, for other widths.)
No masonry foundation wall shall be less than 16 inches thick.
All block walls shall be laid up with full width mortar joints on all
webbs.
DAMP PROOFING MASONRY ABOVE GRADE
5. All unit masonry walls excepting cavity walls bonded with metal ties
shall be treated at the interior faces to arrest moisture travel
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beyond these faces:
(i) Nailing strips 3/83" by 1 4 " located more than 18" on
centres or approved mechanical devices to receive furring
strips shall be built into masonry walls described in the
preceding paragraph. The interior of such walls shall be
parged or back plastered. Furring strips 7/8" by 14" shall
then be applied vertically at 16" on centres on top of
Plaster.
(ii)In cavity walls bonded only with metal ties and in walls
of solid masonry 12" or more thick, the requirements of
subsection (i) preceding shall apply, except the par#ng afxi
saturated felt may be omitted
Damp-proof courses shall be installed in all masonry walls to bar
passage of moisture from one part of the structure to another as
follows:
(i) A damp-proof course shall be installed immediately under the
first floor joists or sill to prevent the capillary rise of
moisture.
(ii)When brick masonry or other jointed window sills are employed
a damp-proof course shall be provided under the full length of
such sills.
6. When foundation walls are carrying floor joists and are of
block, the top course shall be made of semi-solid or made solid
by filling with concrete.
7. Mortar for cement block or masonry walls shall be of not less than
two parts cement, 15% lime to,six parts of clean sand.
8. In no case shall the foundation wall thickness be less than that of
the wall above.
9. In no case shall brick or block columns have a dimension of less
that 12 x 12 inches square or equal solid.
10.All masonry chimneys shall have foundations of masonry or concrete
which shall extend down to the level of the foundation wall footing
at least.
11.Concrete shall be placed infogms erected true to line and well braced
' against deflection under load, and forms shall not be removed until
concrete has thoroughly set.
12.The ingredients of concrete shall not consist of more than six parts
of clean gravel and sand to one part of cement. All m aterials shall
7 be clean and free from loam or other foreign matter.
13.In foundation walls or th
( ick masses of concrete, the u se of stone
plumbs or fillers may be made if of sound material and reasonable
quantities are used that will not weaken the concrete.
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BASEMENT FLOORS.
1. Basement floors shall be of nbt less than3 inches of concrete
and trowelled smooth, made of at least 1 to 5 material of clean
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sand and stone or clean pit-run gravel, and sand.
2. Before pouring the concrete the ground shall be levelled and covered
( with at least four inches of gravel or cinders, after sufficient
drains have been laid.
3. Basement floors are to be drained, the floors shall be
properly sloped to daain outlet, the daain shall be provided
with a trapped floor outlet and grating or strainer set flush
with floor.
OUTSIDE WALLS.
1. All exterior or division walls or buildings hereafter erected shall
be of sufficient thickness to support the load to be carried, belt
in no case shall a brick, concrete or hollow block wall be less than
eight inches thick.
2. Face brick shall be all new, of good shape and conditionp The use of
old brick from old chimneys or coated with soot or creosote is to be
avoided. Backing brick may be used of good stock brick if they are
hard burnt and clean. Concrete, cinder or other approved blocks,
properly bonded to the face brick in each second course of blocks
may be used or other approved material*.
3. Where the backing is constructed of hollow masonry units, solid masonry
of not less than four inches in depth shall be provided for the bear-
ings of all joists framing into such walls; or hollow blocks may be
filled solid with concrete, lintels over openings, shall bear upon
solid masonry material equivalent.
VENEM EXTERIORS
1. Stone veneer six inches thick or better , or brick veneer four inches
thick or better outside a wooden frame construction properly tied is
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permitted, providing the fram is substantially built of 2 x 4
studding at not more than 16 inch centres, properly braced and
strengthenedand sheeted on outside with at least 4 inch lumber
and covered with waterproof paper lapped at least 2 inches at all
joints.
2. All sheeting materials shall be free from decay and shall consist
of at least 4 inch lumber, 2 inch fibre board, 5/16th plywood, or
2 Gypsum sheeting equal or better.
3. In frame construction of windows and doors studs shall be cut to
receive the lintel or header over the opening, and shall extend
in one piece from lintel or header to bearing, lintels and headers
over all openings shall be doubled and set on edge and be of suffic-
ient size and thickness and strength to carry the load imposed on
same.
j 4. All sills and girders on top of foundation walls and piers shall be
f levelled, shimmied up and thoroughly bedded in cement mortar.
5. All sills and bearing plates for rafters framing into or on masonry
walls shall be proprly secured to masonry with 2 " bolts 6" long,
i at not more than 6' apart.
6. Top plates shall be of not less than double 2 x 4's which shall lap
at corners and intersecting partitions, all other double plate joints
shall be broken at least three feet apart. All such laps shall be
/ securely spiked, and joints- in top plates shall occur over studs only
7. Plank frame may take the place of studding and boarding, but shall be
built of three inch thick plank or two inch plank covered with 7/8
tongued and grooved lumber with waterproof paper between or other
C approved siding.
S. All Material used in plank or stud framing shall be entirely free from
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soft rot, very large knots or shakes etc. which would impair its nail
holding qualities and strength.
9. All wood frameconstruction may be used for outside walls, the outside
(^ J covering of wood shall be manufacutred from No 2 and 3 Common White
pine or better, or equivalent grades of other suitable lumber, Cement
or approved stucco on galvanized lath set on wood furring may be applied
as outside covering to a building with wood frame construction, or any
other approved make of siding.
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10. Studs in exterior frame walls may run from sill to roof plates
providing they do not exceed 16 feet in length, second floor joists
supported on exterior frame shall bear on at least 1 x 4" ribbons
let into the edge or face of studs, joists bearing on ribbons shall
be securely nailed to the studs.
CHIMNEYS AND FLUES
1. There shall be a separate flue for each furnace or fireplace installed;
all flues shall be lined with glazed clay tile and surrounded wit h not
less that 4" of masonty with all horizontal joints broken, minimum
flue size shall not be less than 72 x 712" inside diameter, and each
flue shall have a asst iron clean-out door, wherever possible two feet
below the smoke inlet.
IIEIGIIT OF CHIMNEY
2. Masonry chimneys shall extend from the foundation or foundation wall,
as the case may be, to a distance of 3 feet above the highest point
of contact with the roof, or 2 feet above any roof, ridge parapet,
or other part of the structure which is within 10 feet of the chimney.
3. Flue Lining.
Flue linings shall extend continuously from a point 4 incises below the
smoke pipe inlet, or in the case of a fireplace from the apex of the
\., smoke chamber, to a distance of not less than 4 inches above the top
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of the chimney cap.
?4. Clearance of Smoke Pipes
Any pipe which. serves a furnace shall be spaced a clear distance of not
less than 9 inches from any combustible construction; provided that if
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such distance be less thabl8 inches added protection shall be provided
in one of the following ways.
(i) Such combustible constuction shall be protected by a metal shield
having; a width equal to 3 times the WaLater, and extending the
full length of the smoke pipe, and shall be spaced 2 inches clear
of the combustibe construction.
(ii)Such combustible construction shall be covered with a of an inch
of plaster on natal lath, or 1 inch of plaster on perforated gypsum,
lath.
(III)Appliances: The smoke pipe which servles any appliance other then
a furnace shall be spaced not less than 9 inches clear of any
combustible constructinn.
S. SEPARATION OF DWELLING UNITS
The walls, floors, or ceilings, which separate two dwelling units,
shall conform to the following provisions.
(i) A party wall shall extend from the footings to the underside of
the roof boarding.
(ii) No opening shall be made through such separation.
(iii) Such separatior shall have a fire-resistive rating of not less
than one hour.
(iv) No combustible party wall or common wall shall extend below the
first storey.
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5 PARTITIONS
Masonry partitions in chimneys shall be continuous from base to cap of
Chimney and shall be constructed of solid masonty units bonded into chimney
walls at intervals of 1 foot 6 inches or less.
Each Flue serving a house-heating appliance shall be separated from any
other flue' by such partition.
6 WOOD TRIM
Wood trim shall not be placed within 8finches of the jambs or 12 inches
of the top or arch of any fireplace opening.
7. No chimney shall be corbelled to an extent of more than eight inches
from any wall, except that where the corbelling occurs above the
first storey which shall not project to an extent of more than four
inches on either face, or any wall. No beam, joist, or other weight
shall be built into a chimney
8. Separation of Dwelling Units (See Attached)
ROUGH CAttPENTRI
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1. All materials used for rough carpentry walk-shall be of new material and
no secondhand lumber, removed from other buildings d:sr-ing &e=17 4-on
shall be incorporated into houses, unless approved first by the Build-
ing Inspector.
WORKMANSHIP shall be of good engineering practise,and to meet the
approval of the Building Inspector.
2. All materials used for joists, rafters , beams and studding for bearing
partitions , shall be structurally sound, free from soft rot, large
knots , shakes, etc., that would impair their strength.
3. No joists shall be used in which knots are over one-fifth of the
depth of the joists, occur in the middle half of the span.
4. Wood joist sizes and spacing shall be determined.from the floor joist
table given below. The joists in the principal floors should be
spaced not more that 16" on centres. Joists shall be bridged with 11"
x 2 " or 1 " x 4" diagonal cross bridging one row to each span over 71011
and up to 1210", in width, and two rows in spans over 12to". Apprcved
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prebabricated bridging may be used in lue of wood bridging.
Floors constructed with steel joists or reinforced concrete joists
shall be designed by a registered architect or Engineer.
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:KAXIHUM SPANS FOR FLOOR JOISTS.
SPRUCE, llUfLOCI{. OR RED PINE.
12" O.C. 1611 o.c. 20" o.c.
2" X 6" 91 10" 8 1 11" 8 1 0"
2" x 8" 13t 4" 12 1 O" 10 t 8 "
2" x 10" 161 8" 14 1 111 13 1 6"
2't x 12" 201 0" 18 1 2" 16 tll"
DOUGLAS FIR
2" x 6" 101 6" 9 t 6'1 8 1 l0"
2" x 8 it 141 0 it 12 t 8" 11 1 l0?
2" x 10" 179 71' 16 t 0't 14 r lot,
2" X 12" 211 5 it 19 1 5" 18 t O"
Floor joists shall be supported for their full depth; on top of a
wood beam; on metal joist hangers hung over the wood beam; on a
ledger board or by approved mechanical connectors. Ledgers shall be
not less that 2" x 4" spiked to the side of the wood beams with at
least 2 nails for each joist supported. Joists shall not be notched
over any support. The end bearing ties of wood joists supported oil
steel beams shall be not less that 3 lineal inches. Wood joists set
into the side of steel beams shall project at least 211 above the top
of such steel beams.
Floor joists supported by exterior frame walls shall bear on l"x6't
ribbons let into the faces of the studs. Joists bearing on ribbons
shall be securely nailed to sides of studs.
5. Ceiling joist sizes and spacing shall be determined from the table
given below. In no case shall ceiling joist spacing exceed 20" O.C.
if If the area ( attic space) above the top floor is usable, the joists sha
be as required for floor joists.
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MMIMU^I SPANS FOR CEILING JOISTS.
SPRUCE . HEMLOCK OR RED PINE.
12 o.c. 16" o.c. 20" o.c.
2n x 4" 9 t 5 it 8 1 6" 8 t 0 n
2" x 6" 14 1 5 It 13 ' 1 It 12 1 1 "
2" x 8 it 19 ( 5 " 17 ' 7 it 16 1 4 "
DOUGLAS FIR
2 " x 4 9 t loft 91 o" 8 t 4 n
2 " x5'j " 13t 6" 12 t 6 It 1116"
2" x 6" 151 4" 13 1 11" 12tll"
2" x 7" 191 x3" 17 1 6" 1610"
2" x 8" 201 5" 18 1 6" 171 O"
Sizes given are nominal. Standard finished sizes are acceptable.
6. For sub-flooring and roof covering, all material shall be reasonably
sound and free from soft rot and at leastathree-quarters of an
inch thick.
7. Exterior Sheeting- All materials shall. be free from decay and shall
consist of at least 3/4 " lumber, or 2" fibre board, 7/16" Plywood
or 2" Gypsum she6ting, equal or better.
8. MAXDIUM SPANS FOR WOOD BEAMS.
All beams shall be designed to support adequately all live and dead
loads resting upon them.
As a general guide, the following schedule for wood beam sizes and
spans will be applicable in one storey houses only where there are
neither habitable rooms not storage facilities in the roof space.
Where lighter beams for the same spans or similiar size beams for
longer spans than those shown in the schedule are proposed, the
Building Inspector must be satisfied that the proposed beams will
perform their intended function,
If 12 or 2 storey houses are proposed, the beam sizes should be
determined from standard engineering formula.
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Supported length of joist is 2 length of joists suppoted by a beam;
ie: if joists on one side of beam are 1610" long and on the other
161 & 121
side they are 12tO" long, the supported length is 2 14 ft.
BEAMS MAXIMUM SPANS.
SUPPORTED JOIST
LENGTH. 6"
FIR x 8"
OTHER 8" x
FIR 8"
OTHER 6" x
FIR 10" 8
OTHER " x 10
FIR "
OTHER
9 1 810" 618" 913" 719" 1011" 815" 11110" 9110"
101 718" 615" 8111" 715" 919" Stilt 1114" 915"
11* 715" 612" 817" 712" 914" 719" 10111" Will
121 712" 5111" 814" 6111" 910" 716" 1017" S19"
13t 6t11" 519" 811" 618" 819" 7130 1012" 816"
141 618" 517" 7110" 616" 816" 711" 9110" 813"
151 616" 515" 717" 614" 813" 6110" 917" 810"
A basement or cellar beam may be replaced by a 2"x 6" stud partition.
Studs shall be not more than 16" o.c, rest on a single 2"x 6" sole and
be capped with 2-2"x6" members or equal. The-bearing partition shall
have -a 2gx6"
9. The joists on principal floors shall be spaced at 16 inch centres or less,
so as to avoid spring; in finished flooring joists shall be bridged
with 1 x 2 material or better diagonal cross ridging one row if over
10 feet and up to 12 feet, and two rows in spans over 12 feet
10. Where floor joists frame into the side of wood girders, the joists
shall be supported on metal joist hangers, or on a bearing strip at
least 2 x 3 inches securely nailed to girder below joist ends.
11. Floor joists shall be doubled under all partitions which run parallel
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to the floor joists, the double joists shall be separated and blocked
at four foot intervals where piping or duct work occur. Headers and
trimmers shall be doubled if more than three feet in length. Headers
receiving more than 2 tail joists shall have ends supported with
metal joist hangers. Ends of floor joists framing into masonry walls ,
shall have not less than four inches bearing and shall have at least
32 inch level or fire cut.
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12. Studding in bearing partitions shall be at least 2 x 4 inches at 16 ir(
centres. Partitions sahll have placed on top and bottom continuous
runners, and they shall be doubled at all major ope?ninA
13. No stud shall be cut more than 1/3 rd of its depth to receive piping
and Duct work; if more depth is required the partition studs shall
be increased in width.
14. Roof framing, double rafters and trimmers shall be used around all
dormers and other large roof openings, and hip and valley members
shall be increased in size as required to carry the roof load.
Size of joists and rafters, at lengths as given in the National
Building Code , dated 1953.
15. The moving of a building shall be construed as a new building.
ONE HOUR FIRE RESISTANCE.
Construction 1 which conforms to the following provisions shall be
deemed to constutute one-hour fire resistance.
(a) Floor over Joists.
Double deck floors consisting of 4 inch T & G, 4 inch Shiplap
or 5/8 inch plywood , sub-flooring, and top floor of not less
than 1 inch thickness, with asbestospaper weighing not less than
14 pounds per 100 square feet between.
and:
(b)
Ceilings.
A plaster ceiling consisting of gypsum plaster inch in thickness
and not leaner than one part Portland Cement and 2 parts aggregate on
perforated gypsum lath havingall joints covered with expanded metal
3 inches in width.
Or:
Portland Cement Plaster, 7/8 of an inch in thickness on metal lath.
Interior Partitions.
Interior partitions constructed of solid unit masonry, or hollow unit
masonry, provided that walls and partitions constructed of one cell ur.i
shall be plastered, 1 inch in thickness on both sides.
Or: 0 'P?
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Stud walls or partitions ( wood ormetal studs) plastered on both
sides with a combination of any two of the following plaster
finishes.
(i? Portland Cement or gypsum plaster, 7/8 of an inch in thickness
on metal lath.
(ii) Gypsum plaster, 1 inch in thickness on Perforated gypsum lath.
(iii) Stucco 34 of an inch in thickness on metal lath.
BUILDING BY-LAWS
THE TOWNSHIP OF PICKERING
TO REGULATE THE ERECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE
SAFETY OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
DEPARTMENT OF WORKS
ENGINEER:
BUDDING INSPECTOR
OFFICE:
OFFICE HOURS:
TELEPHONES:
POSTAL ADDRESS:
Paul Poulsson, P.Eng.
F. J. Prouse
Brock Road South at Lake
For Permits
1:00 p.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday and Friday
921-9414
042-2760-1
839-1791
Brougham, P.O., Ontario
Price 25c
BUILDING BY-LAW
NUMBER 2223
A BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE ERECTION AND TO PROVIDE
FOR THE SAFETY OF BUILDINGS.
WHEREAS it is expedient and necessary to regulate the erection,
alternation, enlargement, repair and removal, and generally to
provide for the safety and fire protection of buildings and health
and sanitation in dwellings in the Township of Pickering;
HE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Council of the Corporation
of the Township of Pickering as follows:
SECTION I DEFINITIONS
"ALCOVE" means that portion in the room, the walls, floor and
ceiling of which form a recess thereto, and access to which is
either unobstructed, or through an arched opening in a wall
''ASHLAR' means masonry units of stone of cast stone. Laid on
level beds, such units being of substantially rectangular shape.
"BASEMENT" means that storey of a dwelling the floor of which
is below grade line, but which has a greater height from grade
line to ceiling than from grade line to floor: Provided, that the
height from grade line to ceiling does not exceed g feet.
"BUILDING, ACCESSORY" means a subordinate detached buil-
ding, appurtenant to amain building and located on the same lot,
the purpose of which is to provide better and more convenient
enjoyment of the main building; and shall include private garages
and private stables.
"CELLAR" means that storey of a building which is partly or
wholly underground and which has more than half its height,
from floor to ceiling, below the mean level of the adjoining ground.
"CORBEL" means a horizontal projection on the face of a wall
formed by one or more courses of masonry each projecting over the
course below.
"LOT" means the minimum area of land used, or intended to be
used as the site of or appurtenant to any building, as described
'n the application for a building permit, whether such land is shown
on a registered plan of a subdivision or described by metes and
bounds.
"PARTITION" means an interior wall not more than or,e storey
in height.
"PLUMBING SYSTEM" means, severally and individually: the
water distribution system: all fixtures and fixture traps, the
drainage system; the house sewer; any private sewage disposal
system; all leaders, together with all their devices, appurtenances
and connections.
"ROOM HABITABLE" means any room, other than a business w
work room, that is suitable for use by one or more persons for
living, 'sleeping, eating, or food preparation.
"STOREY" means that portion of any building which is situated
between the top of any floor and. the top of the floor next above it;
if there be no floor above it, that portion between the top of such
floor and the ceiling above it.
"STOREY, FIRST" means the storey closest to grade (or first
above a basement) having its ceiling more than six feet above
grade.
"WALL, BEARING" means a wall that supports any load other
than its own weight.
"WALL, NON BEARING" meims a wall that supports no load
other than its own weight.
'WALL, COMMON" means a :separation wall between two units
used, or intended to be used jointly by adjoining units.
"WALL, FACED" means a wall in which the masonry facing and
backing units are different but which are so bonded that they
exert a common reaction under load.
"WALL, PARTY" means ?a wall forming the structural division
between and designed for the joint use of, two units, and located
on a line, which in the event of separate ownership would be the
property line.
"WALL, VENEERED" means a wall having a facing of masonry
material, glass, porcelain, enamel, metal, or other similar materials
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attached, but not bonded, to the backing for the purpose of
}providing ornamentation or protection, but not computed in the
required thickness of the wall.
SECTION 2 ADOOMSTRATION
102 SHORT TITLE
'This By-Law may be cited asthe "Building By-Law" and is here-
inafter referred to as "this code".
wherever applicable, the provisions of this code shall apply to all
buildings and the term "builduif' shall include other structures.
Where in this code such terms as proper", "adequate" "sufficient",
"ample", "suitable", "substantial", "necessary", "dangerous", and
the like, or derivatives thereof are used, they shall be understood
to mean proper, adequate, and so forth, to the satisfaction, or
in the opinion of the Building Inspector and such terms as "where
practicable", "where required", "as far as possible" shall have
P. like significance. _
103 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS
iUl standard specifications and regulations adopted, wholly or in
part, in this code, are hereby declared to be a part of this code
and all buildings, additions or alterations hereafter constructed or
riade shall conform to the provisions of this code or National
Puilding Code, 1953.
Wherever dated specifications or regulations are cited, subsequent
editions may be used subject to permission from the Building
inspector.
"PEST
The cast of any test required by this code or the National
Building Code, 1953, or by the Building Inspector, shall be paid
for by the person wishing to use the material, device of con-
struction in question.
NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
This code is based on the Natio
National Research Council, d
The National Building Cod
is attached as Schedule "A"
Code shall, in so far as the
additions or alterations to
alterations to buildings wi
Buildin¢ Code prepared by the
a, and applies specifically to
their access rv_____ inws For
of the National Bui
in so far as they -am
reby a part of this E
or
CONSTRUCTION NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS CODE
Materials and methods of construction not covered by this code,
t ut falling within any of the classifications established in the
iational Building Code, shall comply with the appropriate regul-
ations therein.
Materials or methods of construction which are not specifically
regulated by the provisions of this code or of the National Building
Code shall be permitted only at the descretion of the Authority
having Jurisdiction.
Every building, other than one or two family dwellings, estimated
value of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or more shall have
plans approved by and signed' by a professional registered Arch-
itect, or Engineer. This provision shall not apply to farm accessory
buildings when erected at least thirty feet (30') from the property
line.
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104 BUILDING INSPECTOR
The provisions of this code shall be enforced by the Building
Inspector, or his assistants, appointed by the Municipal. Council.
RECORDS
The Building Inspector shall keep proper records of all applications
received, permits and orders issued, inspections and tests made
reports received and made, and retain copies of all papers ant{
documents connected with the administration of his duties.
INSPECTION
The Building Inspector, or his authorized representative may at
all reasonable hours enter into or upon any building or premises
for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the provisions of
this code are being complied with.
105 EXISTING BUILDINGS
Nothing in this code shall require the removal, alteration or
abandonment of, nor prevent continuance of the use or occupancy
of an existing building unless, in the opinion of the authority
having jurisdiction such building constitutes a hazard to safety
of persons or property. _
GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
EXCAVATIONS -
1. Excavation for all foundations shall be extended to solid ground
and to a point sufficiently below finish grade to avoid damage
by frost, at least four feet, below finished fill.
2. No foundation footing shall be placed on filled ground unless
it is specially designed and approved.
3. The top soil and all vegetable anatter in unexcavated areas shall
be removed and the ground levelled shall be at least eighteen
inches (18") below the bottom of joist.
4. Unexcavated areas shall be vented through foundation walls
with at least two vents on each side in opposing side walls
of one foot each in size for each 500 feet of unexcavated area.
5. In all excavations where accumulation of water is likely to occur,
foundations and basements shall be kept dry by placing a
continuous row of field tile in a bed of gravel or cinders around
the outside of walls, at a level of the footings and below the
basement floor levelr All drains shall be connected through a
running trap and a main drain or other waste water disposal
system.
6. Water in Excavations; Excavations shall be kept clear of water
at all times.
UOUNDATIONS
1. Where foundation walls are required to be waterproofed by
applying a coating of coal tar pitch or asphalted or other water-
proofed membrane to the outside of walls to grade level.
2. All concrete block foundation walls enclosing excavated areas
must be waterproofed, the walls shall be parged with cement
mortar before applying the waterproofing. All block walls which
are fulled with earth both sides shall be made solid to the height
of the finished grade or fill or a "Tile drain" outside of footings
and to a drain or sump pump.
3. All footings shall bear on undisturbed soil and shall be of con-
crete mixed to at least 2,000 lb. strength, or masonry, and shall
be at least 6 inches thick and extend at least 4 inches wider
than wall above, on each side.
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4. No exterior concrete or block wall shall be less than 8" thick
for one storey. (See National Building Code, 1953, for other
widths.) No masonry foundation wall shall be less than 16 inches.
thick. All block walls shall be laid up with full width mortar
points on all webbs.
DAMP PROOFING MASONRY ABOVE GRADE
5. All unit masonry walls excepting cavity walls bonded with metal
ties shall be treated at the interior faces to arrest moisture travel
beyond these faces:
(i) Nailing strips %" by 13/4" located not more than 18" on
centres or approved mechanical devices to receive furring
strips shall be built into masonry walls described in the pre-
ceding paragraph. The interior of such walls shall be parged
or back plastered. Furring strips 7/s" by 13/4" shall then be
applied vertically at 16" on centres on top of p.aster.
(ii) In cavity walls bonded only with metal ties and in walls of
solid masonry 12" or more thick, the requirements of sub-
section (ij.preceding shall apply.
Damp-proof courses shall be installed in all masonry walls to
bar passage of moisture from one part of the structure to an-
other as follows:
(i) A damp-proof course shall be installed immediately under
the first floor joists or sill to prevent the capillary rise of
moisture.
(1i) When brick masonry or other jointed window sills are em-
ployed a damp-proof course shall be provided under the full
length of. gush sills.
6. When foundation walls are of hollow block, the top course shall
be made of semi-solid or made solid by filling with concrete.
7. Mortar for cement block or masonry walls shall be of not less
than two parts cement, 15% lime to six parts of clean sand.
8. In no case shall the foundation wall thickness be less than that
of the wall above.
9. In no case shall brick or block columns have a dimension of
less than 12x12 inches square or equal solid.
10. All masonry chimneys shall have foundations of masonry or
concrete which shall extend down to the level of the foundation
wall footing at least.
11. Concrete shall be placed in forms erected true to line and well
braced against deflection under load, and forms shall not be
removed until concrete has thoroughly set.
12. The ingredients of concrete shall not consist of more than six
part of clean gravel and sand to one part of cement. All mate-
rials shall be clean and free from loam or other foreign matter.
13. In foundation walls or thick masses of concrete, the use of
stone plumbs or fillers may be made if of sound material and
reasonable quantities are used that will not weaken the
concrete.
BASEMENT FLOORS
1. Basement floors shall be of not less than 3 inche, of concrete
and trowelled smooth, made of at least 1 to 5 materiai of clean
sand and stone or clean pit-run gravel and sand.
2. Before pouring the concrete the ground shall tc level ledand
covered with at least four inches of gravel or cinduis, after
sufficient drains have been laid.
3. Basement floors are to be drained, the floors shall be properly
sloped to drain outlet, the drain shall be provided with a trapped
floor outlet and grating or strainer set flush with floor.
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OUTSIDE WALLS
1. All exterior or division walls or buildings hereafter erected
shall be of sufficient thickness to support the load to be carried,
but in no case shall a brick, concrete or hollow block wall be
less than eight inches thick.
2. Face brick shall be all new, of good shape and condition. The use
of old brick from old ehimneys coated with soot or creosote is to
be avoided. Backing brick may be used of good stock brick if
they are hard burnt and clean. Concrete, cinder or other approved
blocks, properly bonded to the face brick in each second course
of blocks may be used or other approved material.
3. Where the backing is constructed of hollow masonry units, solid
masonry of not less than four' inches in depth shall be provided
for the bearings of all joists framing into such walls; or hollow
blocks may be filled solid with concrete, lintels over openings,
shall bear upon solid masonry material or equivalent.
VENEER EXTERIORS
1. Stone veneer six inches thick or better, or brick veneer four
inches thick or better outside a wooden frame construction pro-
perly tied is permitted, providing the frame is substantially
built of 2x4 studding at not more than 16 inch centres, properly
braced and strengthened and sheeted on outside with at least
3'4 inch lumber and covered with waterproof paper lapped at
least 2 inches at all joints.
2. All sheeting materials shall be free from decay and shall con-
sist of at least 3/4 inch lumber, % inch fibre board, 5/16th ply-
wood, or % Gypsum sheeting equal or better.
3. In frame construction of windows and doors studs shall be cut
to receive the lintel or header over the opening, and shall
extend in one piece from lintel or header to bearing, lintels
and headers over all openings shall be doubled and set on edge
and be of sufficient size and thickness and strength to carry
load imposed on same.
4. All sills and girders on top of foundation walls and piers shall
be levelled, chimed up and thoroughly bedded in cement mortar.
5. All sills and bearing plated for rafters framing into or on
masonry walls shall be properly secured to masonry with rh"
bolts 6" long, at not more than 6' apart.
6. Top plates shall be of not less than double 2 x 4's which shall
lap at corners and intersecting partitions, all other double plate
joints shall be broken at least three feet apart. All such laps
shall be securely spiked, and joints in top plates shall occur
over studs only.
7. Plank frame may take the place of studding and boarding, but
shall be built of three inch thick plank or two inch plank
covered with '/s tongued and grooved lumber with waterproof
paper between or other approved siding.
6. All material used in plank or stud framing shall be entirely
free from soft rot, very large knots or shakes, etc., which would
impair its nail holding qualities and strength.
&. All wood frame construction may be used for outside walls,
the outside covering of wood shall be manufactured from No. 1
and 2 Common White pine or better, or equivalent grades of
other suitable lumber, cement, ar approved stucco on galvan-
ized lath set on wood furring may be applied as outside covering
to a building with wood frame construction, or any other ap-
proved make of siding.
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19. Studs in exterior frame walls may run from sill to roof plates
providiriv they do not exceed 16 feet in length, second floor
joists supported on exterior frame shall bear on at least 1x4"
ribbons let into the edge or face of studs, joists hearing on rib-
bons shall be securely nailed to the studs.
CHIMNEYS AND FLUES
1. There shall be a separate flue for each furnace or fireplace in-
stalled'; all flues shall be lined with glazed clay tile and Sur-
rounded with not less than 4" of masonry with all horizontal
joints broken, minimum flue size shall not be less than 7%x7%"
inside diameter, and each flue shall have a cast iron clean-out
door, wherever possible two feet below the smoke inlet.
HEIGHT OF CHIMNEY
2. Masonry chimneys shall extend from the foundation or found-
atiion wall, as the case may be, to a distance of 2 feet above
the highest point of contact with the roof, or 2 fee: above any
roof, ridge, parapet, or other part of the structure which is
within 19 feet of the chimney.
3. Flue Lininir
Flue linings shall extend continuously from a point 4 inches
below the smoke pipe inlet, or in the case of a fireplace from the
apex of the smoke chamber, to a distance of not less than 4 inches
above the top of the chimney cap.
4. Clearance of Smoke Pipes
Any pipe which serves a furnace shall be spaced a clear distance
of not less than 9 inches from any combustible construction,
provided that, if such distance be less than 18 inches addQ
protection shall be provided in one of the following ways:
(i) Such combustible construction shall be protected by a
metal shield having a width equal to 3 times the diameter,
and extending the full length of the smoke pipe, and shall
be spaced 2 inches clear of the combustible construction.
(fi) Such combustible construction shall be covered with 3/4 of
an inch of plaster on metal lath, or % inch of plaster on
perforated gypsum lath.
(iii) Appliances: The smoke pipe which serves any appliance
other than a furnace shall be spaced not less than 9 inches
clear of any combustible construction.
5. Masonry partitions in chimneys shall be continuous from base
to cap of chimney and shall be constructed of solid masonry
units bonded into chimney walls at intervals of 1 foot 6 inches
or less.
Each flue serving a house-heating appliance shall be separated
from any other flue by such partition.
6. Wood Trim
Wood trim shall not be placed within 8 inches of the jambs or
12 inches of the top or arch of any fireplace opening.
7. No ch'.mney shall be corbelled to an extent of more than eight
inches from any wa'l, except that where the corbelling occurs
above the first storey which shall not project to an extent of
more than four inches on either ,face, or any wall. No beam,
joist, or other weight shall be built into a chimney.
8 Separation of Dwelling Units
The walls, floors, or ceilings, which separate two dwelling units,
shall conform to the following provisions.
(i) A party wall shall extend from the footings to the underside
of the roof boarding.
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{ii) No opening shall be made through such separation.
(iii) Such separation shall have a fire-resistant rating of not less
than one hour.
(iv) No combustible party wall or common wall shall extend
below the first storey.
}LOUGH CARPENTRY
:. All materials used for rough carpentry work shall be of new
material and no second hand hNnber, removed from other buil-
dings shall be incorporated into houses, unless approved first
by the Building Inspector.
WORKMANSHIP shall be of good engineering practise, and to
meet the approval of the Building Inspector.
MATERIALS
2. All materials used for joists rafters, beams and studding fot
bearing partitions, shall be structurally sound, free from soft
rot, large knots, shakes, etc., 1,hat would impair their strength.
3. No joists shall be used in which knots are over one-fitth of the
depth of the ;joists that occur in the middle half of the span.
4. Wood joist sires and spacing shall be determined from the floor
joist table given below. The joists in the principal floors shall
be spaced not more than 16" im centres. Joists shall be bridged
with 11/z"x2" or 1"x4" diagonal cross bridging one row to each
span over T0' and up to 12'0", in width, and two rows in spans
over 12'0". Approved prefabricated bridging may be used in
lieu of wood bridging. Floors constructed with steel joists or
reinforced concrete joists shall be designed by a registered
architect or Engineer.
MAXIMUM SPANS FOR FLOOR JOISTS
Spruce, Hemlock, or Red Pine
12" O.C. 16" ox. 20" 0.0.
2"x6" ......_............ .. .............. 9'10" 81111, 81011
2" x 8" ............. ...__ ... 13'4" ITT" 10.8"
2" x 10" 16,8" 15,1, 13,6"
2" x 12" ........_...... ... .. 20'0" 18'2" 16'11
Douglas Fir
2" x 6" .................. _........... .... l0'6„ 9,6„ 8'10"
2" x 8" ..... ........ ................. 14'0" 12'8" 11'10"
2" x IV' _....._........ ....... ,...._... 177" 16'0" 14'10"
2" x 12" ....... _..... . .._........ ._.. 2115° 19'5„ 18'01•
Floor joists shall be supported for their full depth; on top of a
wood beam; on metal joust hangers hung over the wood beam;
on a ledger board or by approved mechanical connectors. Ledgers
sha'1 be not less than 2" x 4" spiked to the side of the wood
beams with at least 2 nails for each joist supported. Joists shall
not be notched over any support. The end bearing of wood joists
supported on steel beams shall be not less than 3 lineal inches.
Wood joists set into the side of steel beams shall project at
least %" above the top of such steel beams.
Floor joists supported by exterior frame walls shall bear on
1" x 6" ribbons let into the faces of the studs. Joists Fearing on
ribbons shall be securely nailed to sides of studs.
b Ceiling joist sizes and spacing shall be determined from the table
given below. In no case shall ceiling joist spacing exceed 2d'
o.c. If the area (attic space) above the top floor is usable, the
joists shall be as required for floor joists.
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MAXIMUM SPANS FOR CEILING JOISTS
12" o.c. 16" O.C. 20" D.C.
2"x4" ................... ...... 9'5' 8,6„ 810„
2"x6.. ............... ............... ...... 14'5„ 13,1„ 121„
2" x 8" ............ ..... -...... ..,. _.... 19'5" 177" 16'4"
Douglas Fir
2"x4" ......... ................... ... ... 9'10„ 910" 8'4"
2" x 5" ................. ........ ..... . 13'6" 12'6" 11,6„
2" x 6" ........................... ...... 15'4" 13'11" 12'11
2" x 7" ................. _._.._... _.... 19'3" 17,6" 16'0"
2" x 8" 2015" 1816" 17'0„
Sizes given are nominal. Standard finished sizes are a<-ceptable.
15. For sub-flooring and roo f covering, all material shall be reason-
ably sound and free from soft rot an,i at least three-quarters of
an inch thick.
7. Exterior Sheeting - All materials shall be free from decay and
shall consist of at feast 3/4" lumber, or i/z" fibre board, T,16"
Plywood or %" Gypsum sheeting, equal or better.
8. MAXIMUM SPANS FOR WOOD BEAMS
All beams shall be designed to support adequately all live and
dead loads resting upon them.
As a general guide, the following schedule for wood beam
sizes and spans will be applicable in one storey houses only
where there are neither habitable rooms nor storage facilities
in the roof space. Where lighter beams for the same spans or
similar size beams for longer spans than those shown in the
schedule are proposed, the Building Inspector must be satisfied
that the proposed beams will perform their intended function.
If 1% or 2 storey houses are proposed, the beam sizes should be
determined from standard engineering formula.
Supported length of joist is % length of joists supported by a
beam; i.e., if joists on one side of beam are 16'0" long and on
the other side they are 12'0" long, the supported length is
I6'& 12'=14 It,
BEAMS - MAXIMUM SPANS
Supported Joist
Length
6" x 8" 8" x 8" 6" x 10" 8" x 10"
Fir Other Fir Other Fir Other Fir Other
9'- 8'0" 6'8" 9'3" T9" 10'1" 8'5" 11'10" 9'10"
10' T8" 6'5" 8'11" T5" 9,9„ 8'1" 11'4" 9'5"
St, T5" 6'2" 87" 7'2" 9'4" 7'9" 10'11' 9'1"
12' 7'2" 5'11" 8'4" 6,11„ 9'0" T6" 10'7' 8,9„
13' 6'11 5'9" 8'1" 6'8" 8'9" T3" 10'2' 8'6"
14' 6'8" 57" 7'10" 6'6" 8'6" T1„ 9'10" 8'3"
15' 6'6" 5'5" 77" 6'4" 8'3" 6'10" 97" 8'0"
A basement or cellar beam may be replaced by a 2 x6" stud
partition.
Studs shall be not more than 16" o.c. rest on a single 2" x 6"
sore and be mapped with 2-2"x6" members or equal.
9. The joists on principal floors shall be spaced at 16 inch centres
or less, so as to avoid spring; in finished flooring joists shall
be bridged with 1 x 2 material or better diagvnal cross bridging
one row if over 10 feet and up to 12 feet, and two rows in
spans over 12 feet.
10. Where floor joists frame into the side of wood girders, the joists
shall be supported on metal joist hangers, or on a bearing strip
at least 2 x 3 inches securely nailed to girder below joist ends,
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11. Floor joists shall be doubled under all partitions which run
parallel to the floor joists, the double joists shall be separated
and blocked at four foot intervals where piping or duct work
occur. Headers and trimmers shall be doubled if more than three
feet in length. Headers receiving more than 2 tail joists shall
have ends supported with metal joist hangers. Ends of floor
joists framing into masonry walls, shall have not less than four
inches bearing and shall have at least 3% inch bevel or fire cut
12. Studding in bearing partitions shall be at least 2 x 4 inches at
16 inch centres. Partitions shall have placed on top and bottom
continuous runner, and they shall be doubled at all major
openings.
13. No stud shall be cut more than % of its depth to receive piping
and duct work; if more depth is required the partition studs
shall be increased in width.
14. Roof framing, double rafters and trimmers shall be used
around all dormers and other large roof openings, and hip
and valley members shall be increased in size as required to
carry the roof load. Size of joists and rafters, at lengths as
given in the National Building Code, dated 1953.
MOVING BUILDINGS
15. The moving of a building shall be construed as a new building.
ONE HOUR FIRE RESISTANCE
Construction I which conforms to the following provisions shall be
deemed to constitute one-hour fire resistance.
(a) Floor over joists
Double deck floors consisting of 3/4 inch T & G, % inch Shiplap
or % inch plywood, sub-flooring, and top floor of not less than
% inch thickness, with asbestos paper weighing not less than
14 pounds per 100 square feet between.
and:
Ceilings
A plaster ceiling consisting of gypsum plaster % inen in thick-
ness and not leaner than one part Portland Cement and 2
parts aggregate on perforated gypsum lath having all joints
covered with expanded metal 3 inches in width.
or:
Portland Cement Plaster, °Is of an inch in thickness on metal
lath.
(b) Interior Partitions
Interior partitions eonstructei of solid unit masonry, or hollow
unit masonry, provided that walls and partitions constructed
of one cell units shall be plastered, % inch in thickness on
both sides.
or:
Stud walls or partitions (wood or metal studs) plastered on
both sides with a combination of any two of the following
plaster finishes:
(i) Portland Cement or gypsum plaster, 7/s of an inch in
thickness on metal lath.
(ii) Gypsum plaster, % inch in thickness on perforated gyp-
sum lath.
(iii) Stucco 3/4 of an inch in thickness on metal lath.
INTERIOR FINISH OF WALLS AND CEILINGS
The finish of interior walls and cei'ings shall be lath and plaster,
fibreboard. plasterboard, 7,16 inches in thickness or better, or
5/16th plywood veneer. In the case of fibreboard or plasterboard
the board shall be applied to furrings or studdings placea not more
than 16 inch centres.
INTERIOR PLASTERING
Where the interior walls and cei'ing are to be plastered, all plaster
shall be at least two coats work upon wood lath, fibreboard, or
plaster base, and three coats if on metal lath, and shall measure
at least % inches in thickness from face to lath. The base or brown
coat shall be used to manufacturer's specifications.
Metal corners beads are required on all verteial external angles
and desirable on all windows and arch soffits.
Metal lath shall be twenty-six gauge metal painted or galvanized
for inside work.
EXTERIOR PLASTERING
Plaster and stucco shall be either run direct on concrete or block
surface or on 26 gauge or better galvanized expanded or other
metal or wood lath fastened to wood £urrings at least 3/4 inches
thick at 12 inch centres. Plaster or stucco shall be composed of a
scratch coat made of one part Portland cement, three parts of sand
and sufficient hydrated lime to make workable mortar, and shall
be pressed into the wall to fill the space back of metal lath, and
be well scratched. This coat shall be followed by a base coat of
same, and left to set for a few days. The finish coat applied to
this surface which must be moistened, shall be made of Portland
cement and lime mixture or of approved brand of cement stucco
rendering coloured if required, having water repellant qualities
and applied according to the manufacturer's specifications.
ROOFING
Sloping roofs shall be covered with shingles and left in thoroughly
watertight condition by the use of one of the following materials,
or equal or better:
Slate, We, wood, metal, asphalt, not less than 180 lbs, to the
square, in colours as desired, laid to manufacturer's specifications
with ridges and valleys of 26 gauge galvanized iron or equal.
F iat roofs are required to be covered with a 4-p1 coal tar, not
more than 3" rise in 12 inches run, 'saturated felt roof laid on
dry felt, properly secured to roof and covered with coal-tar pitch
and gravel, laid to specification of a 10 year guaranteed roof, or
any material equal or better.
106 BUILDING PERMITS
(a) General
A building permit shall be obtained from the Building Inspector
by the owner or his authorized agent for the excavation, erection,
alteration, reconstruction, removal or wreckinf of, or repairs to,
any building or part of any building which it is proposed to con-
struct and for any addition or alteration to a building. No such
work shall be commenced until the Building Permit has been
obtained and is prominently on the site of the work.
Building Permit to be Displayed
The building permit shall be prominetnly displayed on the
site of the work. Work at the site shall not be commenced until
the permit has been so displayed.
(b) Application for a Building Permit
The applicant for a building peranit shall file with the Building
Inspector a signed statement as to the use or puryose for which
such building is intended, together with duplicate copies of the
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plans of same drawn to a scale of not less than one-eighth of an
inch to a foot, showing the actual. dimensions, including the dimen-
sions of the lot to be built upon, all structures existing upon the
said lot with the heights and dimensions of same, the heights and
dimensions of the proposed structures, and other such information
as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of this code.
Deposit
The applicant for a building permit for a dwelling shall de-
posit with the Building Inspector a certified cheque for Three
hundred Dollars (300.00) or other legal tender, made out to the
Township of Pickering. This cheque shall be deposited with the
Township until the main outside structure, including outside sheet-
ing or bricklaying, backfill, permanent doors, windows, chimney,
roof, and plumbing roughed in has been completed in accordance
with the requirements of this By-Law, at which time the funds
will be returned to the applicant.
An applicant for a building permit who desires to live in a
garage or other building on the property during the course of
the construction may, if the Building Inspector approved of the
place to be used for tempoarry living quarters, obtain a temporary
permit not valid for more than six months upon the applicant
signing an agreement satisfactory to the Building Inspector and
depositing the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) which is
to be a guarantee that the temporary quarters will not be used
wr living quarters beyond the s.,x month period and if any building
or part of building is so used, the Building Inspector is entitled
,o remove any be'-ongings of the applicant and make sucl change
in the place used as he may deem necessary to prevent its use
for living quarters. If there is any -surplus after correcting the
condition, suet, surplus shall be returned to the applicant. If there
is any shortage the applicant shall pay any such shortage to the
Corporation forthwith upon demand.
(c) Granting of Building Permits
The application, plan and specifications filed by an applicant
for a building permit shall be examined by thei Building Inspector,
and if it appears to him that such plans and specifications are in
conformity with the requirements of this code and all other laws
or ordinances applicable thereto, the Building Inspector shall issue
the Building Permit upon receipt of the required permit fee.
Neither tae granting of a Building Permit, approval of plans
and specifications, nor inspections made by the Building Inspector
during the erection of a structure, shall do any way relieve the
(wrier, or his agents, from responsibility for the carrying out of
the work in strict accordance with this code. The National Building
Code dated 1953, or for the stability of the structure.
The Municipality is not in any way responsible to any person
for the inspection or lack of inspection of any building. The fact
that a Building Inspector or other authorized person has not ob-
jected to any work being done by an owner or other person shall
in no way make the Corporation liable for any act or omission
on the part of the Building Inspeccor or other person.
(d) Building Permit Limitations
Any Building Permit issued by the Building Inspector under
the provisions of this code shall expire in Eighteen (18) months
from date of issue. Building Permits shall be subject to revocation
when construction has been unduly delayed. Such revocation shalt
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not be rescinded until the plans and incomplete construction are
made to comply with all the requirements of this code at the time
of rescinding such revocation.
Requirements after Issuance of Building Permit
The building Inspector may require notice to be given by the
owner, or his authorized agent, to the Building Inspector of the
intention to carry out any constructional operations in order that
inspection may be made at particular stages of construction.
(e) Alterations to Plans
No person shall erase, alter or modify any drawings or-peci-
fications upon which a Building Permit has been granted by the
Building Inspector, unless the Buildunq inspector has agreed to
such changes. If during the progress of the work, it is desired to
deviate from the plans filed with the application for a building
permit in any manner, notice of such desired alterations shall first
be made in writing to the Building Inspector, and his written ap-
proval shall be obtained before such alterations shall be commenced..
(f) Occupancy Permits
New Buildings. No buildinq hereafter constructed shall be
occupied in any part thereof until it has been completed according
to the requirements of this code, or until an occupancy permit has
been issued by the Building Inspector.
Changes of Occupancy. No change shall be made in the use or
occupancy of any building or part thereof until a permit for the
proposed occupancy has been issued by the Building Inspector.
Such occupancy permit shall be issued by the Building Inspector,
if it is found that the building complies with the provisions of
this code for the proposed occupancy, or, in the case of an existing
buildings, if the conditions prescribed in Clause 109, Non-conforvn-
ing Buildings are fu'filled.
107 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Whenever, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, any buil-
ding or part thereof, is, by reason of its dilapidated state, faulty
construction or otherwise in an unsafe condition as regards danger
hom fire or risk of accident, the Building Inspector may give to
the Owner of such building, or his agent; riotice in writing specify-
ing wherein such unsafe condition exists, and upon receipt of such
notice the said owner, or his agent, shall forthwith put such buil-
ding, or part thereof, in a safe condition or demolish same.
When, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, any building,
or part thereof, is in such condition that immediate precautionary
measures must be taken in order to avert an accident, the Building
Inspector may pull down, repair or renew any such building, or
part thereof, at the expense of the owner, whether or not notice
has first been given to such owner or his agent, and such expense
may be recovered from such owner by action or may be recovered
in like manner as Municipal taxes.
108 ENFORCEMENTS
(a) Enforcement of Provisions of Code
Without prejudice to the operation of any other law, it shall
be the duty of the Building Inspector or his assistants appointed by
the Municipal Council, to take the necessary measures to institute
proceedings against any person who contravenes any of the pro-
visions of this code.
(b) Offences and Penalties
Everyone who contravenes any of the provisions of this code
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or any requirements or obligations imposed on him by virtue of
this code, or who interferes with or obstructs any person in the
discharge of his duties under this code, shall be guilty of an offence
and liable, on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding Three
Hundred ($300.00) Dollars and costs. In the event of any person
failing to carry out the requirements or obligations imposed on
him by virtue of the provisions of this code, and if such require-
ments or obligations are not complied with in accordance with
an order made by the Building Inspector, under the provisions of
this code, the Building Inspector may, where he deems it necessary
and advisable, enter upon the premises in respect of which an order
has been made and carry out, at the expense of the responsible
person, the requirements or obligations referred to in the said
order, and the expense, if not paid on demand, may be recovered
with costs in a Court of competent jurisdiction, or it may be re-
covered in the same manner as a debt due for Municipal taxes on
the land where the expense was incurred.
109 PERMIT FEES
Fees as prescribed herein shall be paid to the Buildin g In-
spector before a Building Permit will be granted:
(a) New Building, or re-erection of old building on new site,
other accessory building estimated value by the Building
Inspector not exceeding $4,000.00 .. $7.50
For each additional $1,000.00 or major portion thereof $1.50
;b) Accessory Building, other than a private Qarage over
250 square feet in area cost not exceeding $4,000.00 $5.00
For each additional $1,000.00 or major portion thereof $1.50
(c) Private Garages, detached or attached per each car
accommodation or car port .... ............................... _- $5.00
;d) Demolition or removal of any building ........................... $5.00
(e) Alterations and additions and repairs not exceeding
$4,000.00 ....... ...................... ............................... ................. .... $1.00
Occupancy Permit Fees
Fees as herein prescribed shall be paid to the Building Inspector
before an occupancy permit will be granted:
'a) Permit to occupy a dwelling prior to its completion,
See 105 .. .. .. ..... ..... ......_ ... $1.00
tb) Change of Occupancy, if no Building Permit required $2.00
110 APPLICATION
New Buildings
No building or any part of any building, shall hereafter be
constructed except in conformity with the provisions of this code
or National Building Code dated 1953. The re-erection of any
existing building on a new site shall be deemed to be an erection
of a new building.
Building Permits Issued Prior to Adoption of This Code
Any building in course of construction at the date of enact-
ment of this code, may be completed according to the requirements
at the time of the -issue of the permit for such uncompleted buil-
dings.
Alterations, additions, repairs and changes of use or occupancy
General. Except as provided in the following item "Non Con-
forming Buildings" all alterations, additions, repairs made here-
after, whether to existing buildings or to buildings hereafter erect-
ed, shall conform to the requirements of this code, or tha National
Building Code, 1953.
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Non Conforming Buitdings
The following provisions shall apply when alterations, addi-
tions, repairs or changes of use or occupancy are made to existing
btAldings which for any reason whatsoever do not conform to
the requirements of the code.
(a) Changed Use
If the existing use or occupancy of an existing building is
changed to a use or occupancy which would not be permitted in
a similar building hereafter erected, which includes the use
of a summer cottage for an all year round dwelling, the entire
building shall be made to conform with the requirements given
herein for new buildings, unless the Council in special cases other-
wise permits.
(b) Increases in Height
Tlhe number of storeys in an existing building shay, not be
increased unless the building and all existing proposed additions
and alterations are made to comply with all the requirements of
this code and a permit obtained in the manner provided by this
,code.
(c) Structural Alterations and Repairs
Where any alteration or repair is made to the structural portion
of any building, such structural portion or such part thereof as
may be deemed necessary by the Building Inspector, shal' conform
to the requirements of this code for new buildings.
Accessory Buildings Exempted
This code shall not apply to accessory buildings used solely
in the pursuit of farming or market -gardening on a parcel of
land having an area of not less than five (5) acres.
(d) Continuous Foundation Wall
All dwellings shall have a continuous foundation wall sup-
porting the main outside wall of the structure, and such foundation
wall shall be placed on adequate footings in accordance with the
requirements of the National Building Code dated 1953.
(e) Rooms In Cellus
111 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
For the guidance of applicants for building permits see the
National Research Council of Canada, National Building Code
dated 1953.
112 PLUMBING
Plumbing shall comply with By-Law 2587.
113 OIL FIRING OF FURNACES
Fuel Oil Tanks inside Buildings
Every inside fuel oil tank shall be securely supported by non-
combustible supports.
No unenclosed inside fuel tank shall be located within 7 feet,
horizontally, of any fire or flame, with the exception of small
fuel gravity tanks which are an integral part of the appliance and
which do not exceed 8 imperial gallons.
No fuel oil tanks exceeding 50 imperial gallons capacity shall
be located above the lowest storey, cellar or basement.
Fuel oil tanks exceeding 250 gallons individual capacity, or
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500 gallons aggregate capacity shall be separated from the re-
mainder of the building by masonry construction.
All fuel oil piping and valves shall be of approved material and
shall be installed in accordance with approved good engineering
and coanmercia, practice.
,A readily accessible shut-off valve of approved type shall
be installed near each fuel oi! tank and at other points where
required to avoid fuel oil spillage during servicing.
Fuel OR Tank Vents
Every ventpipe shall terminate outside a building a, a point
not less than 2 feet measured horizontally or vertically from any
window or other building opening and shall terminate at least
7 feet above ground, unless approved by the administrative official.
;For other information see National Building Code dated 1953,
General Services, Part 6).
114 BY-LAW NUMBER 2616 is hereby repealed and any other
By-Law which is contrary to the provisions of this By-Law shall
be repealed insofar as may be necessary to give full effect to this-
By-Law.
BY-LAW read a first and second time this 4th day of March,- 1957..
BY-LAW read a third time and passed this 4th day of March, 1957. -
(Signed) W. G. Lawson, Reeve
(Signed) L. T. Johnston, Clerk
BY-LAW NUMBER 2284
A BY-LAW OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PICKERING TO AMEND
BY-LAW NUMBER 2223 AND FURTHER REGULATE THE
ERECTION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY OF BUIL-
DINGS.
BE IT ENACTED by the Municipal Council of the Township of
Pickering THAT:
1. Clause 9 of By-Law Number 2223, under Veneer Exteriors,
reading "All wood frame construction may be used for outside
walls, the outside covering of wood shall be. manufactured from
No. 2 and No. 3 Common White Pine or better, etc."
BE AMENDED TO READ
"All wood frame construction may be used for outside walls,
the outside covering of wood shall be manufactured from No. 1
and No. 2 Common White Pine or better, etc."
:+. All limber used in buildings to be No. 1 Merchantable Spruce
or equal.
3. All Commercial Buildings shall have outside wall constructed of
Masonry.
BY-LAW read a
First and Second time this 13th day of January, 1958.
BY-LAW read a
Third time and PASSED this 13th day of January, 1958.
W. G. Lawson, Reeve
L. T. Johnston, Clerk
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INTERIOR FINISH OF WALLS AND CEILINGS.
The finish of interior walls and ceelings shall be lath and plaster,
fibreboard, plasterboard , 7/16 inches in thickness or better, or
5/16th plywood veneer. In the case of Bibreboard or plasterboard
the board shall be applied to furrings or studdings placed not more
that 16 inch centres.
INTERIOR PLASTERING.
Where the interior walls and ceilings are to be plastered, all plaster
shall be at least two coats work upon wood lath, fibreboard,or plaster
base, and three coats if on metal lath, and shall measure at least
3/8 inches in thickness from face to lath. The base or brown coat
shall be used to manufacturer's specifications.
Metal corner beads are required on all vertical external angles and
desirable on all window and arch soffits.
Metal Lath shall be twenty-six gauge metal painted or galvanized for
inside work.
EXTERIOR PLASTERING.
Plaster and stucco shall be either run direct on concrete or block
surface or on 26 gauge or better galvanized expanded or other iaetal
or wood lath fastened to wood furrings at least 4 inches thick at 12
inch centres.
Plaster or stucco shall be composed of a scratch coat made of one part
portland cement, three parts of sand and sufficient hydrated lime to
make workable mortar, and shall be pressed into the wall to fill the
space back of metal lith, and be well senatched. This coat shall be
followed by a base coat of same and left to set for a few days. The
finish coat applied to this surface which must be moistened, shall
be made of portland cement and lime mixture or of approved brand of
cement stucco rendering, coloured if required, having water repellant
qualities and applied according to the manufacturer's specifications.
ROOFING.
Sloping roofs shall be covered with Shingles and left in thoroughly
watertight condition by the use of one of the following materials,
or equal or better:
Building Permit to be Disolaved
The building permit shall be prominently displayed on the site of the
work. Work at the site shall not be commenced until the permit has
beer so Risplayed.
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roofing (cont.)
Slate, tile, wood , metal asphalt, not less that 180 lb to the
Qquare, in colours as desired, laid to manugacturer's specifications
with ridges and valleys of 26 gauge galvanized iron or equal.
Flat roofs are required to be covered with a 4-ply coal tar, not more
than 3" rise in 12 inches run , saturated felt roof laid on dry felt,
properly secured to roof and covered with coal-tar pitch and gravel,
laid to specification of a 10 year guaranteed roof, or any material equal
or better.
106 BUILDING PER'rTITS.
(a) General A building permit shall be obtained from the Building
Inspector by the owner or his authorized agent for the excavation,
erection, alteration, reconstruction, removal or wreckingof, or repairs
to, any building or part of any building which it is proposed to construct
and for any addition or alteration to a building. No such work shall
be commenced until the Building Permit has been obtained and is pro-
minently display on the site of the work.
Building Permit to be Displayed (See attached)
(b) Application for a Building Permit.
The applicant for a building permit shall file with the Building
Inspector a signed statement as to the use or purpose for which such
building is intended , together with duplicate copies of the plans
of same drawn to a scale of not less than one-eighth of any inch to
a foot, showing the actual dimensions , including the dimensions of the
lot to be built upon, all structures existing upon the said lot with
the heights and dimensions of same, the heights and dimensions of the
proposed structures , and other such information as May be necessary to
provide for the enHorcement of this code.
The applicant for a building permit for a dwelling shall deposit with the
Building Inspector a certified cheque for Three Hundred Dollars (,,300.00)
or other legal tender, made out to the Township of Pickering. This
cheque shall be deposited with the Township iu?til the main outside
structure, including outside sheeting or Bricklaying, backfill, permanent,
Doors, Windows, Chimney, roof, and Plumbing roughed in has been coiapleted
in accordance with the requirements of this By-Law, at which time the
finds will be returned to the applicant.
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An applicant for a building permit who desires to live in agarage or
other building on the property during the course of the construction
may, if the Building Inspector approved of the place to be used for
temporary living quarters , obtain a temporary permit not valid for
more than six months upon the applicant signing an agreement satis-
factory to the Building Inspector and depositing the sum of Three
Hundred Dollars ( }300.00) which is to be a guarantee that the
temporary quarters will not be used for living quarters beyond the
six month period and if any building or part of building is so used,
The Building inspector is entitled to remove any belongings of the
applicant and make such change in the place used as he may deem necess-
ary to prevent its use for living quarters.If there is any surplus after
correcting the condition, such surplus shall be returned to the appli-
cant. If there is any shortage the applicant shall pay na such shortage
to the Corporation forthwith upon demand.
(c) Granting of RuildinL Permits. The application , plan and specification
filed by an applicant for a building permit shall be examined by the
BuildinE Inspector, and if it appears to him that such plans and speci-
fications are in conformity with the requirements of this code and all
other laws or ordinances applicable thereto, the Building Inspector
shall issue the Building -Permit upon receipt of the required permit
fee.
Neither the granting of a Building Permit, approval of plans and speci-
fications, nor inspections made by the Building Inspector during the
erection of a structure, shall in any way relieve the owner, or his
agents, from responsibility for the carrying out of the wor' in strict
accordance with this code , The National Building Code dated 1953, or
for the stability of the structure.
The Municipality is not in any way responsible to any person for the
inspection or lack of inspection of any building. The fact that a
Building Inspector or other authorized person has not objected to any
work being done by an owner or other person shall in no way make the
Corporation liable for any act or omission on the part of the Building
Inspector or other person.
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(d.) Building Permit Limitations
Any Building Permit mssued by the Building Inspector wider the
provisions of this code shall expire in Eighteen (18) months from
date of issue. Building Permits shall be subject to revocation
when construction has been unduly delayed. Sucln revocation shall
not be rescinded witil the plans and incomplete construction are
trade to comply with all the requirements of this code at the tine
of rescinding such revocation.
ecuirements after Issuance of Building Permits.
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The Buildin; Inspector may require notice to, iven by Vie owner,
or his authorized agent, to the Building Inspector of the intention
to Cary out any constructional operations in order that inspection
may be made at particular stages of construction.
ALTERATIONS TO PLANS
No person shall erase , alter or modigy any drawings or specifications upon
which a Building Permit has been granted by the Building Inspector, unless
the Building Inspector has agreed to such changes.
If, during the progress of the work, it is desired to deviate from the
plans filed with the application for a building permit. in any manner, notic
of such desired alterations shall first be made in wi^ltin?; to the Building
Inspector, and his written approval shall be obtained before such alter-
ations shall be commenced.
(f) Occupancy Permits.
New Buildings. No buildinirliereafter constructed shall be occupied in any
pabt thereof until it '_nas been Completed according to the requirements of
this code, or until an occupancy permit has been issued by t1le Building
Inspector.
Changes of Occupancy
No change shall be made in the use or occupancy of any building or part
therff until a permit for the proposed occupancy has been issued by the
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Building Inspector. Such occupancy permit shall be issud-6 by the
Building Inspecoor, if it is fownd that the building camnplies with
the provisions of this code for the proposed occupanney, or, in the case
of ,Can existing building, if the conditions prescribed in Clause 109
.Ion -conforming Buildings are fulfilled.
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107 DANGEROUS BITILDINGS
Whenever, in the opinion of the Building Inspector , any building or
part thereof, is, by reason of its dilipidated state, faulty construction
or otherwise in an unsafe condition as regards danger from fire or risk
of accident, the Building Inspector may give to the Ownerof such building
or his agent, notice in writing specifying wherein such ur:dafe condition
exists, and ulfh recenpt of such notice the said owner, or his agent,
shall forthwith put such building, or part thereof, in a safe condition
or demolish same.
When, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, any building, or part
thereof, is in such condition that immediate precautiona7Y measures
must be taken in order to avert an accident, the Building Inspector
may pull down, repair or renew any such building, or part thereof,
at the expense of the owner, whether or not totice has first been given
to such owner or his agent, and such expense r1ay be recovered from such
owner by action or may be rcovered in like manner as Hunicipal taxes.
103 ENFORCM' NTS
(a) Ehforcement of Provisions of Code.
Without prejudice to the operation of any other law, it shall be the
duty of the Building Inspector or his assistants appointed by the
Miuaicipal Council, to take the necessary measures to institute proceed-
ings against any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this
bade.
(b) Offences and Penalties
Everyone who contravenes any of the provisions of this code or arty
requirements or obligations imposed on him by virtue of this code, or
who interferes with or obstructs any person in the discharge of his duties
under this code, shall be guilty of an offence and liable, on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding Three Hundred (.;300.00) Dollars and cost
In the event of any person failing to carry out the requiremAnts or obli-
gations imposed on him by virtue of the provisions of this code, and if
such requirements or obligations are not complied with in accordance with
an order made by the Building Inspector, under the provisions of this code,
the Building Inpeetor may, where he deems it necessary and advisable, enter
upon the premises in respect of which an order has been made and carTY outi.
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at the expense of the responsible person, the requirements of obligation
referred to in the said order, and the expense, if not paid on demand,
may be recovered with costs in a Court of competent jurisdiction, or it
may be recovered in the same manner as a debt due for Municipal taxes
on the land where the expense was incurred.
109 PERMIT FEES.
Rees as prescribed herein shall be paid to the Building Inspector before
a Building Permit will be granted:
(a) New Building, or re-erection of old building on new
site, other than accessory building estimated value
by the Building Inppector not exceeding :,4,000 ...............a 5.00
For each additional 5 1,000 or major portion thereof......... 1.00
(b) ,
AccessPoy Building , otherthan a private garage
?. not over 250 Sq.F,t. in area ................................',¢ 1.00
(c) Accessory Building , other than a private garage
over 250 SQ.FT. in area cost not exceeding
;x2,000.00 .........................................•....:q 3.00
For each additional ;?1.000 or major portion thereof........... 1.00
(d) Private Garaere
a detached or attached per
s
"
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ecLCh car accomodation ......................................... 1.00
(e) Demolition or removal of any building .......................: 1.00
(f) Alterations and repairs not exceeding :-X1.000 ................:r 2.00
For each additional 1;500 or major poittiou thereof............,? 1.00
OCCUPANCY PERMIT FEES
Fees as prescribed herein shall be paid to the Building Inspector before
an occupancy permit will be granted.
(a) Permit to occupy a dwelling prior to its completion See 105..;] 1.00
(b) Change of Occupancy, if no Building Permit required..........,] 2.00
110 APPLICATION
New Buildings.
No Building, or any part of any building, shall hereafter be constructed
except in conformity with the provisions of this code or National Building
Code dated 1953. The re-erection of any existing building on a new site
shall be deemed to be an erection of a new building.
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Building Permits Issued prior to adoption of this Code
Any building in course of construction at the date of enactment of
this code, may be completed according to the requirements at the time
of the issue of the permit for such uncompleted buildings.
Alterations, additions, repairs and changes of use or occupancy.
General
Except as provided in the following item " Von Conforming Buildings"
all alterations , additions , repairs made hereafter, whether to existing
buildings or to buildings hereafter erected, shall conform to the require-
ments of this code, or the National Building Code dated 1953.
Non Conforming Buildings.
The following provisions shall apply when alterations, additions,
repairs or changes of use or occupancy are made to existing buildings
which for any reason whatsoever do not conform to the requirements of the
code.
(a) Changed Use.
If the existing use or occupancy of an existing building is changed to a
use or occupancy which would not be permitted in a similar building here-
after erected, which includes the use of a summer cottage for an all year
round dwelling, the entire building shall be made to conform with the
requirements given herein fornew buildings, unless the Council in special
cases otherwise permits.
(b) Increases in Height.
The number of storly's in an existing building shall not be increased unless
the building and all existing proposed additions and alterations are made
to comply with all the requirements of this codevant a permit obtained
in the manner provided by this code.
(c) Structural alterations and Repairs.
Where any alteration or repair is made to the structural portion of any
building, such structural potion or such part thereof as may be deemed
necessary by the Building Inspector, shall conform to the requirements
of this code for new buildings.
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ACCESSORY BUILDINGS EXEMPTED
This code shall not apply to accessory buildings used solely in the pursuit
of farming or market gardening on a parcel of land having an area of not less
than five (5) acres.
(d) Continuous Foundation Wall
All dwellings shall have a continuous foundation wall supporting the main
outside wall of the structure, and such foundation wall shall be placed
or adequate footings in accordance with the requirements of the National
Building Code dated 1953.
e) Rooms in Cellars
No habitable room shall be constructed in any cellar, provided that this
provision shall not be construed to prohibit play, recreation, workshop
or storage rooms in any cellar.
11 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
For the guidance of applicants for building permits see the National
Research Council of Canada, National Building Code dated 1953.
12 PLUMBING
Plumbirg shall comply with the:
Provincial Plumbing By-Laws
The Public Health Act, 1952
or
The National Building Code dated 1953
13 OIL FIRING OF FURNACES
Fuel Oil Tanks inside Buildings. Every inside fuel oil tank shall be
securely supported by non-combustible supports.
No unenclosed inside fuel tank shall be located within 7 feet, horizontally,
of any fire or flame, with the exception of small fuel gravity tanks which
are an integral part of the appliance and which do not exceed 8 imperial
gallons.
No fuel oil tanks exceeding 50 imperial gallons capacity shall be located
above the lowest storey, cellar or basement.
Fuel oil tanks exceeding 250 gallons individual capacity, or 500 gallons
aggregate capacity shall be separated from the remainder of the building by
masonry construction.
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113 - Oil Firing of Furnaces. Continued
All Fuel oil piping and valves shall be of approved material and
shall be installed in accordance with approved good engineering and
commercial practice.
A readily accessible shut-off valve of approved type shall be, installed
near each fuel oil tank and at other points where required to avoid
fuel oil spillage during servicing.
Fuel Oil Tank Vents
Every vent pipe shall terminate outside a building at a point not
less than 2 feet measured horizontally or vertically from any
window or other building opening and shall terminate at least 7
feet above ground, unless approved by the administrative official.
(For other information see National Building Code dated 1953,
General Services, Part 6)
114 BY-LAW Number 2016 is hereby repealed and any other By-Law which is
contrary to the provisions of this By-Law shall be repealed insofar
as may be necessary to give full effect to this By-Law.
BY-LAW read a first and second time this day of 1957
BY-rAW read a third time and PASSED this ?y day of ? 1957
Reeve