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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOccupancy Permit Requirements for Multi-Phased Developments - Bulletin 2015-006BULLETIN PROVISIONAL & FINAL OCCUPANCY Requirements to obtain a Provisional or Final Occupancy Permit for multi-phased developments Bulletin 2015-007-BG Page 1 of 2 City of Maple Ridge Revised 2015-10-14 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461 Inspection Requests: inspectionrequests@mapleridge.ca Web Site: www.mapleridge.ca Inquiries at: permits@mapleridge.ca This bulletin is being provided to clarify the requirements around obtaining Provisional or Final Occupancy Permits on multi-phased developments. 1. For Provisional Occupancy we require:  A sealed letter from the CRP/Architect outlining all the deficiencies that are still to be completed,  All life safety components in the building are to be fully commissioned per BCBC Article 3.2.4.6.,  Either a complete schedule C-B package or written verification from the CRP that they have confirmed all other disciplines are okay with the units being occupied, o If C-Bs are provided they cannot contain any annotations but must be a clean C-B. If annotations are necessary then a C-B is not ready to be issued.  A time line when all the deficiencies will be completed,  All other permits (plumbing, electrical, gas, sprinkler, etc.) are to be finalized or authorization to occupy noted on the final inspection notices,  Fire department approval and construction fire safety plan in place,  Active fire hydrants within 90 metres of the entrance to the most distant unit,  Works and service completed to the point that authorization to connect to the mains (sanitary, storm & water) has been issued by the engineering department,  An approximate dollar value on the work still outstanding to determine size of security,  Security deposit has been received for the outstanding works,  As part of any provisional occupancy permits issued in the last phase of a development, If the last lift of asphalt has not yet been installed, a security deposit in the dollar amount required to complete the last lift of asphalt will be required, and  The permit fee per unit charge - for the provisional occupancy permit - has been paid. 2. For a full Occupancy Permit; these are provided only on a phase by phase basis in which case:  A complete schedule C-B package for that phase is to be submitted with no annotations,  All life safety components in the building are to be fully commissioned per BCBC Article 3.2.4.6.,  Schedule L-3 (landscape) for that phase,  All permits for that phase are to be finalized,  Fire department approval and construction fire safety plan is in place,  Active fire hydrants within 90 metres of the entrance to the most distant unit,  Works and service completed to the point that authorization to connect to the mains (sanitary, storm & water) has been issued by the engineering department, and  An approximate dollar value on the work still outstanding to determine size of security. 3. In the case where you wish to keep one of the units as a sales centre and the garage is being used as part of the display area you would need:  Separate conversion permit(s) for the sales centre to convert it back to a garage. This would be accompanied by a floor plan for the area showing its current state and the state once converted.  This drawing would need to be sealed by the Architect/CRP along with a schedule B for that unit’s garage. PLEASE TURN PAGE OVER  BULLETIN PROVISIONAL & FINAL OCCUPANCY Requirements to obtain a Provisional or Final Occupancy Permit for multi-phased developments Bulletin 2015-007-BG Page 2 of 2 "This information is provided for convenience only and is not a substitution of applicable City Bylaws, Provincial or Federal Codes or Laws. You must satisfy yourself that any existing or proposed construction or other works complies with such Bylaws, Codes or other laws." City of Maple Ridge Revised 2015-10-14 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461 Inspection Requests: inspectionrequests@mapleridge.ca Web Site: www.mapleridge.ca Inquiries at: permits@mapleridge.ca  If more than just building issues would need to be modified then separate permits would need to be obtain for the various trades (i.e. electrical, sprinkler, plumbing, etc.). Schedule B’s from these disciplines would also need to be submitted.  The conversion permit(s) would have a 24month renewal period, and  City inspection(s) and schedule C-B received from the Architect/CRP for the remainder of the buildings. 4. For Occupancy Permit on the final phase of a development:  A complete schedule C-B package is to be submitted with no annotations,  Schedule L-3 (landscape). Should the weather not permit installation of landscaping then only a provisional occupancy permit will be issued per item 1 above,  All permits are to be finalized,  Final approval from any additional 3rd party permits,  Fire department approval,  All on and off site fire hydrants are to be commissioned,  Works and service completed and final sign off issued by the engineering department, and  The final lift of asphalt has been installed. Should the weather not permit installation of the final lift then only a provisional occupancy permit will be issued perm item 1 above. The following is an excerpt from the City’s current Building Bylaw: