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Cat
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61/211 92
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Administration
and Enforcement of the Uniform Building Standards Act
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Adopted
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Res.
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92-092
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Feb. 24, 1992
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WHEREAS it is desirable to create a policy which would
1. Minimize exposure
to liability
2. Establish the level
of service to be provided that fits the area and resources available
3. Stipulate what is
seen by the Town of Lacombe as a reasonable level of service
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in relation to the administration
and
enforcement of the Uniform Building Standards Act within the Town of
Lacombe:
1. The owner’s,
designer’s, supplier’s and contractor’s obligation in law is to fully comply with the requirements of the Uniform
Building Standards Act and pursuant regulations and by-laws.
2. The Building
Inspector is responsible for the issuing of permits where required by the by-laws, and for monitoring the level
of
compliance as resources allow through spot-check
sample reviews of plans submitted with permit applications and visits to construction
sites to observe activities.
3. Where infractions
of the Act, regulations or By-laws are observed, the Building Inspector may take action in accordance with his
powers under the Act.
4.
As the Building Inspector may wish to inspect at various stages
of construction, the owner shall notify the Building Inspector
- before pouring foundation footing
- before backfill
- before insulation
- before occupancy
5. When an inspection
is conducted, the Building Inspector may, where necessary, notify the owner/contractor and issue a “Building
Inspection Report” to list any deficiencies observed, and for
office purposes.
6. The following
priority for plans review and inspection will be
followed as manpower and budget restrictions allow:
a) Institutional - hospitals, nursing homes
b) Assembly - schools, halls, churches, arenas, restaurants
c) Multiple Family - apartments, motels
d) Mercantile - stores, supermarkets
e) Industrial
f) Single Family Dwelling
g) Business and Personal Services - offices, clinics
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