Building Permits - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor for Thursday May 21st, 2015 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor for Thursday May 21st, 2015 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-wallebeck

This week we focus on:  Building Permits What is a Building Permit? "A building permit is a licence which grants legal permission to start construction of a building. Permits allow the enforcement of codes, standards, and bylaws which have been adopted by the local or provincial governing body. The enforcement of the building code standards and bylaws is carried out to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The governing body which enforces the code is acting to assure safe construction"  Why a Building Permit? "A building permit provides the means for building officials to protect the public by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe construction and is therefore ensuring public health, safety, and welfare. A building permit helps the public understand what the local or provincial laws are in relation to the construction of a building. Before any construction or any remodelling work begins applications for a permit should be made. The building permit provides the means for the building official to inspect construction, ensure minimum standards are met, and appropriate materials are used" -A BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION!! -A FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL BUILING PERMITS. What Projects Require Building Permits? New building construction Structural change Garages and carports Decks Swimming pools and hot tubs Mobile homes Renovations, alterations, and additions to an existing building Demolition of an existing building Relocation of an existing building Basement development in a dwelling unit Fireplaces, wood stoves, and heaters Retaining walls Change of use or occupancy of a building Work to remedy an unsafe condition or fire official’s order Temporary buildings Fences Sheds Installing bay, bow, or box windows in new or existing openings Interior alterations Exterior landings that are greater than 2.25m2 in area and/or landings that are 600mm or more above grade level Exterior stairs that are four or more risers high Decks that are more than 200mm above grade Roof enclosures over an existing deck Re-roofing of one-unit to four-unit dwellings if support structure (roof sheathing) is being replaces or pitch is being changed All wood burning appliances, decks and basement rooms that are not shown on the approved building permit plans will require a separate permit NOTE: Permits expire after 6 months from date of issue but may be renewed for a further 6 months without fee. It is the responsibility of the owner to locate all utility lines and easements. Check with Land Titles and utility companies. The plumbing system shall not be constructed, extended, altered, or renewed unless a plumbing permit has been obtained. For plumbing information, call you plumbing contractor What Projects Do Not Require Building Permits Insulating perimeter basement walls or drywall, paneling or stucco Replacing doors and windows in existing openings except for bay, bow, or box windows Driveways and parking lots Sidewalks Painting, decorating, laying carpet, and general maintenance Replacement using the same material and not affecting structural, electrical, or mechanical systems (roofing, siding, windows) Swimming pools and hot tubs less than 600mm in depth Utility or transportation systems located on a street or public right of way Operations equipment and appliances that are not part of the electrical and mechanical systems for the building Drawings must be submitted with the completed building permit application to show what will be built. All drawings should: Show the owner’s name, project name, and date Be drawn to scale (1:50 or1/4” = 1’ or to suit) and the scale should be noted Be blackline or blueline prints on good quality paper Have legible letters and dimensions which can be read from the bottom or right-hand side of the page Be marked with the architect’s or engineer’s stamp and signature Clearly show the locations of existing and new construction for additions, alterations, and renovations The drawings which will be required are listed below. Information typically shown on these drawings is listed, but other information must be added if necessary to fully describe the proposed construction. For alterations and renovations, some of the drawings may not be required. SITE PLAN Building address; street name; size of the site; size of the building(s); location of the building(s) in relationship to the properly line; north arrow FOUNDATION Overall size of the foundation; size and location of footings, piles, foundation walls; size and location of openings for doors, and windows; foundation drainage FLOOR PLAN Size and location of interior and exterior walls; exits; fire separations; doors (including door swings and hardware); stairs; windows; barrier-free entrances; barrier-free washrooms; other barrier-free facilities; built-in furnishings STRUCTURAL PLANS Size, material, and location of columns; beams; joints; studs; rafters; trusses; masonry walls; poured in place and precast concrete walls and floors; related structural details ELEVATIONS Views of all sides of the building; height of finished grade; exterior finishing materials; size and location of doors, windows; location of chimneys CROSS-SECTIONS AND DETAILS Cut through views of the buildings; lists of all materials cut through including structural and finishing materials; vertical dimensions; stair dimensions and handrails; height of finished grade; wind, water and vapour protections; insulation MECHANICAL PLANS Description and location of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment; size and location of ductwork; location of fire dampers; location of plumbing fixtures and piping; size and location of sprinkler system equipment. ELECTRICAL PLANS Type and location of lighting; electrical panels; fire alarm systems; location of exit lights, and emergency lighting. http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=66  Upcoming Events:

- May 30th - our community wide garage sale.

Anyone interested in having a garage sale the same day as others in the Town of Preeceville can call the Town Office at 306-547-2810. Registering get you ballons to put up and you will be put on our registy map.

8:00 am - Pancake Breakfast at the curling club - Preeceville Volunteer Fire Dept.
11:00 am - Hot Dogs & Pie social at Preeceville Club 60
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Hamburger BBQ at Centennial Park - sponsored by the Preeceville Air Cadets

- If you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca

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