TOWN OF GRAND BAYWESTFIELD

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• TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
• A Guide to homeowners and contractors who wish
  to
• Construct, Alter or Add
• Things to do before you start construction
• 1. Prepare detailed drawings
• 2. Prepare cost estimate
• 3. Obtain required approvals and permits
• You must obtain a permit when
• Constructing a new home
• Adding to an existing home rooms, garage,
  sundeck, fence,
• pool, carport, etc...
• Demolishing
• Installing retaining walls

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• A GUIDE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO
• BUILD, REPAIR, ALTER OR ADD
• WHERE TO GO
• TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
• Grand Bay-Westfield Municipal Office
• 609 River Valley Drive
• PO Box 3001
• E5K 4V3
• Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B.

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• EXTRA POINTS
• Building without a permit is illegal!
• Construction must begin within 6 months of
  permit issuance
• Construction must not be discontinued or
  suspended in excess of 1 year
• No exterior surface intended to be cladded can
  be left uncladded in excess of 6 months
• A permit is not necessary for maintenance, for
  example
• Re-roofing
• Painting
• Plaster repairs
• Drywall patching
• Window replacement of the same size or smaller
• Insulating finished floor replacement, wall
  papering or replacing existing exterior
  cladding for residential properties only subject
  to approval of exterior cladding type as it
  relates to fire separation requirements

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• DRAWINGS
• All additions, alterations and new construction
  require 2 sets of drawings.
• All drawings must be clear, detailed and
  dimensioned
• INCLUDE Site plan, Materials list, Floor plan
  and Elevations

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CHECKLIST

• Complete application for building permit
• Complete drawings - floor plans, site plans,
  elevations, materials list
• Cost estimate prepared
• Permit fee
• Building Inspector notified 48 hours prior to
  starting
• Building Inspector notified 24 hours prior to
  backfilling at any foundation wall
• A copy of permit, plans and specifications must
  be kept on site
• NOTE BUILDING PERMIT MUST BE ISSUED PRIOR TO
  COMMENCING WORK

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• OTHER DEPARTMENTS JURISDICTIONS
• You may not need assistance and approval from
• TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
  738-6409
• NB Power
  
  847-6000
• NB Plumbing Inspections
  
  658-2510
• NB Electrical Permits
  
  658-2510
• Department of Environment
  
  658-2558
• Fire Marshalls Office
  
  658-3081
• ZONING BY-LAW
• The Zoning By-law governs the use and occupancy
  of all property within the Town. The Development
  Officer should be contacted if any change in the
  use of your property is required. For further
  information please call 738-6409. The following
  activities provide a sample of activities
  requiring approval, i.e..., business office, auto
  repair, medical office, day care, etc...
• APPEAL
• The applicant may have the right to appeal to
  the Planning Advisory Committee and/or the
  Provincial Planning Appeal if the Development
  Officer does not approve a development. Please
  contact the Development Officer at 738-6409 for
  further clarification.

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NEW SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS 1. The property
owner must obtain a sewer hook-up from the the
Town What is required
- original signature of
the current property owner -
plumbers permit issued by the Department of
Public Safety -
deposit of 500.00 (cash, money order, or
certified cheque) 2. The Town shall be
notified when the service lateral is ready for
inspection
(between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday to
Friday). 3. The service lateral shall not be
backfilled until approved by the
Town. REQUIREMENT FOR A BACKWATER VALVE All
homeowners should be aware of the necessity of a
backwater valve. The backwater valve is a check
valve and, when working properly, it can help
prevent a backup of sewerage water into the
basement area of your house, due to a sewer main
blockage. This valve should be installed on the
buildings sewer line just inside the foundation
wall, inside an access panel in the basement
floor. In cases where the buildings sewer line
goes through the wall, the valve must also be
accessible. Backwater valves need to be cleaned
periodically to ensure the valve is working
properly. The Town Sewerage By-law states that
all new homes must have a backwater valve
installed on the buildings sewer line inside the
foundation wall.
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• BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
• TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
• MUST PROVIDE Site plan, specifications,
  materials list and cost estimate
• IDENTIFICATION
• OWNER _____________________________________PHONE
  ____________________
• ADDRESS__________________________________________
  ______________________
• CONTRACTOR ______
  IF SAME AS OWNER ______ IF OTHER
• NAME_______________________________________PHONE
  _____________________
• ADDRESS__________________________________________
  ______________________
• Construction location____________________________
  ____________________________
• Intended Use__________________________________Tot
  alArea____________________
• True Estimated Cost______________________________
  ___________________________
• Expected Start Date____________________Expected
  Completion Date_______________
• I am aware of the requirements of the
  Grand Bay-Westfield Building By-law and my
  responsibilities thereunder, and I agree to use
  the above for the purpose stated only.
• Date ________________________
  Signature___________________________________