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THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
REPORT TO COUNICL

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June 10, 1994

Jim Maitland
City Treasurer/Acting City Administrator

John Shardlow
Director of Building
Permits and Inspections

The Building Regulatory System m British Columbia - Options for Renewal"
(Protective Services Committee Meeting April 6, 1944 snd June 10, 1994)

Recommendation:

That the City support the proposed changes in building legislation as outlined in the
Options for Renewal report.

~ Background and Comments:

Local governments are concerned about their liability relating to Building Bylaws and
inspections. Attached is a public discussion paper from the Minister of Municipal
airs identifying the issues and the proposed action for constructive changes to our

present system.

A summary of key questions are asked in the report. The Building Department is
recommending that fhe following points be considered if changes are made.

1. Roles and responsibilities of participants in the building regulatory system.

The provincial Govemment should take the initiative through regulations to
define the roles and responsibilities of owners, designers, builders, local
government and the Province.

Limit the liability of local government in the building regulatory system.

The level of inspection that can reasonably be provided should be determined
by the local government with the minimum being compliance with the code to
protect public health and safety.

Uniform codes and inspections.

A uniform code should be applied across the Province, without geographic
exception.

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