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TO: Mayor and Aldermen July 5th, 1973 NOC . 91973

FROM: Building & Protection Committee.

Minutes of the Building & Protection Committee meeting held on June 29th, 1973

In Attendance:
Alderman M.A. Thompson
Alde-ican E,W. Mabbett:
N,. Chernoff
X. Stinson
W. Wingrove

item I

Re: Residential Swimming Pools

The Committee disc.ssed the resolution of Council asking that the
City's By-law require building permits be obtained for the installation of
residential swimming pools. The matter was brought about by the lack of ade-
quate fencing and gates on existing residential pools. The Building Inspector
pointed out that existing by-laws under the Building Regulations By-law No.
1233, Section 9, Sub-Section 12 ~ 9.98 — Miscellaneous, covers the requirements
for fancing. This sectioaA states that any structure designated as a svinming
pool, wading pool or fish pond of a depth at any point in excess of two feet
shall be surrounded by a fence no less than four feet high, said fence to be
constructed either on the property line or surrounding the pool or pond in such
a manner as to render the pools or pond safe from unauthorized entry. All gates
to pools or ponds shall be operated by a spring hinge and a lock which can be
opened freely from the inside only. The Committee felt that this particular
regulation should be brought forth and advertised so that infractions can be
rectified by the owners. The Building Inspecter pointed out that he has insuff-
icdent staff to check out every swimming pool in regards to fencing and gates,
however, he would bring it to the attention of the other Inspectors and more
rigid enforcement 1s expected.

Recommendations

The Committee recommends that the section dealing with fencing under
our Building Regulations be brought forth for public information and if felt
necassary, advertise it.

item If

Re: Up~Grading of Existing Structures in RM-1 and’ RM-2 zones.

As the Committee is aware, the recent changes in the Zoning By~law
prohibits the construction of-new single family development in existing multiple
zoned areas. This change was intended to prohibit only new construction and not
to affect existing dwelling units from additions and up-prading. After much
discussion, the Committee concluded that the intent of the zoning change was to
prohibit new single family dwellings and that additions in a conforming manner
in these particular zones should be allowed.