Building Bylaw
This bylaw, officially "Building Bylaw No. 1111, 2023" for the Town of View Royal, regulates construction and administers the BC Building Code within the town. It affects anyone undertaking construction, alteration, demolition, or changes in occupancy of buildings or structures within View Royal. Key rules include requiring permits for most construction activities, prohibiting occupancy without proper authorization, and setting standards for energy conservation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The bylaw outlines the responsibilities of owners, constructors, and registered professionals, and grants powers to Building Officials to enforce the rules. It also covers specific requirements for plumbing, pools, retaining walls, and temporary buildings. It includes permit conditions, fees, inspection processes, and penalties for offenses. New buildings must meet Step 3 of the Energy Step Code, with residential occupancies needing to meet emissions level 4, with some exceptions and effective dates.
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Building Bylaw No. 1111, 2023 A Bylaw for Administration of the Building Code and Regulation of Construction (adoption)
"THAT Building Bylaw No. 1111, 2023 be adopted."
First, Second and Third Reading of Building Bylaw No. 1111
Council adopted the first, second, and third readings of the new Building Bylaw No. 1111, which governs construction and administration of the building code.
"THAT the report dated August 29, 2023 from the Director of Development Services titled "First, Second, and Third Reading of Building Bylaw No. 1111" be received."
"THAT Building Bylaw No. 1111, 2023 be given first, second, and third reading."