Part II Regulations under the Regulations Act Printed by the Queen’s Printer Halifax, Nova Scotia Vol. 41, No. 6 March 17, 2017 Contents Act Reg. No.

Page Building Code Act Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations–replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26/2017 106 Employment Support and Income Assistance Act Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30/2017 216 Health Authorities Act Nova Scotia Health Authority Corporate Bylaws–replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29/2017 206 Petroleum Products Pricing Act Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25/2017 104 Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28/2017 204 Public Highways Act Spring Weight Restriction Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27/2017 180 –amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31/2017 219 In force date of regulations: As of March 4, 2005*, the date a regulation comes into force is determined by subsection 3(6) of the Regulations Act.

The date a regulation is made, the date a regulation is approved, the date a regulation is filed and any date specified in a regulation are important to determine when the regulation is in force. *Date that subsections 3(6) and (7) and Sections 11 and 13 of the Regulations Act and amendments to the Regulations Act made by

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 N.S. Reg. 25/2017 Made: February 23, 2017 Filed: February 24, 2017 Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices Order dated February 23, 2017 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 14 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and Sections 16 to 19 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations Order In the matter of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act M07883 - and ­ In the matter of prescribing prices for petroleum products pursuant to

Section 14 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and Sections 16 to 19 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations Before: Peter W. Gurnham, Q.C., Chair

Whereas the purpose of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations is to ensure just and reasonable prices for specified petroleum products taking into consideration the objectives of preserving the availability of such products in rural areas, stabilizing prices of such products and minimizing the variances in prices of such products across the Province; And

whereas the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (“Board”) considered the manner in which it would proceed to set petroleum product prices in its decision, 2006 NSUARB 108, issued on October 16, 2006; And

whereas the Board revised the wholesale margin effective January 4, 2013, in its decision, 2012 NSUARB 213, issued on December 12, 2012; And

whereas the Board revised the retail margin and the transportation allowance effective October 28, 2016, in its decision, 2016 NSUARB 168, issued on September 26, 2016; And

whereas the average of the average of the daily high and low reported product prices (in Canadian cents) for the week ended February 22, 2017, are: Grade 1 Regular gasoline 52.9¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil 56.1¢ per litre

Now therefore the Board prescribes the benchmark prices for petroleum products to be: Gasoline: Grade 1 52.9¢ per litre Grade 2 55.9¢ per litre Grade 3 58.9¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil 56.1¢ per litre And

now therefore the Board has determined, based on historical data regarding price changes and to achieve revenue neutrality, it is appropriate to apply, and the Board so orders, forward averaging corrections of: Gasoline: minus 0.4¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil: nil And

whereas a winter blending adjustment of plus 5.7¢ per litre is required for ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil; And

now therefore the Board prescribes the prices for petroleum products as set forth in

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 23rd day of February, 2017. sgd: Elaine Wagner Clerk of the Board

Schedule “A” Prices Prescribed for Petroleum Products under the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations effective on and after 12:01 a.m. on February 24, 2017 Nova Scotia Petroleum Price

Schedule Petroleum Prices in Cents/Litre Self-Service Pump Prices Full-Service Pump Prices (Pump Prices includes 15% HST) Base Wholesale Price Fed. Excise Tax Prov.

Tax Wholesale Selling Price Min Max Min Max Zone 1 Regular Unleaded 59.7 10.0 15.5 85.2 103.8 106.0 103.8 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 62.7 10.0 15.5 88.2 107.3 109.5 107.3 999.9 Premium Unleaded 65.7 10.0 15.5 91.2 110.7 112.9 110.7 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 69.0 4.0 15.4 88.4 107.5 109.7 107.5 999.9 Zone 2 Regular Unleaded 60.2 10.0 15.5 85.7 104.4 106.6 104.4 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 63.2 10.0 15.5 88.7 107.9 110.1 107.9 999.9 Premium Unleaded 66.2 10.0 15.5 91.7 111.3 113.5 111.3 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 69.5 4.0 15.4 88.9 108.1 110.3 108.1 999.9 Zone 3 Regular Unleaded 60.6 10.0 15.5 86.1 104.9 107.1 104.9 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 63.6 10.0 15.5 89.1 108.3 110.5 108.3 999.9 Premium Unleaded 66.6 10.0 15.5 92.1 111.8 114.0 111.8 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 69.9 4.0 15.4 89.3 108.6 110.7 108.6 999.9 Zone 4 Regular Unleaded 60.7 10.0 15.5 86.2 105.0 107.2 105.0 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 63.7 10.0 15.5 89.2 108.4 110.6 108.4 999.9 Premium Unleaded 66.7 10.0 15.5 92.2 111.9 114.1 111.9 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 70.0 4.0 15.4 89.4 108.7 110.9 108.7 999.9 Zone 5 Regular Unleaded 60.7 10.0 15.5 86.2 105.0 107.2 105.0 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 63.7 10.0 15.5 89.2 108.4 110.6 108.4 999.9 Premium Unleaded 66.7 10.0 15.5 92.2 111.9 114.1 111.9 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 70.0 4.0 15.4 89.4 108.7 110.9 108.7 999.9 Zone 6 Regular Unleaded 61.4 10.0 15.5 86.9 105.8 108.0 105.8 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 64.4 10.0 15.5 89.9 109.2 111.4 109.2 999.9 Premium Unleaded 67.4 10.0 15.5 92.9 112.7 114.9 112.7 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 70.7 4.0 15.4 90.1 109.5 111.7 109.5 999.9 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 N.S. Reg. 26/2017 Made: February 28, 2017 Filed: March 1, 2017 Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations Order dated February 28, 2017 Repeal of regulations and regulations made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs pursuant to

Section 4 of the Building Code Act In the matter of

Section 4 of

Chapter 46 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Building Code Act - and ­ In the matter of the repeal and replacement of the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations Order I, Zack [Zach] Churchill, Minister of Municipal Affairs for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 4 of

Chapter 46 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Building Code Act, effective April 1, 2017, (

a) repeal the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations, N.S. Reg. 176/2014, made by Order of [the Minister of] Municipal Affairs dated November 18, 2014; and (

b) make new regulations respecting the Nova Scotia building code in the form set forth in the attached. Dated and made at Halifax, Province of Nova Scotia, February 28, 2017. sgd. Zach Churchill Honourable Zach Churchill Minister of Municipal Affairs

Schedule “A” Regulations Respecting the Nova Scotia Building Code made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs under

Section 4 of

Chapter 46 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Building Code Act

Part 1: Repeals,

Interpretation, Scope,

Definitions and Administration 1.1. Repeals, Adoption and

Interpretation 1.1.1. Title, Repeals, and Effective Date 1.1.1.1. Title

(1) These regulations may be cited as the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations . 1.1.1.2. Repeal and Effective Dates

(1) The Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations, N.S. Reg. 176/2014, made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs on November 18, 2014, are repealed effective April 1, 2017. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 106

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(2) These Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs are effective on and after April 1, 2017. 1.1.2. Adoptions 1.1.2.1. Nova Scotia Building Code

(1) These regulations adopt the National Building Code of Canada, 2015, including all revisions, errata and corrections to errata made by that body on or before October 31, 2016, which together with these regulations shall be known as the “Nova Scotia Building Code” and may be referred to as the “Code”.

(2) These regulations adopt the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings , 2015, including all revisions, errata and corrections to errata made by that body on or before October 31, 2016 and shall be known as part of the “Nova Scotia Building Code” and may be referred to as part of the “Code”. 1.1.3.

Interpretation 1.1.3.1. Numbering System

(1) These regulations have been prepared following the same decimal numbering system as used in the Code.

(2) The first number indicates the Part of these regulations; the second, the

Section in the Part; the third, the Subsection and the fourth, the

Article in the Subsection. An

Article may be further broken down into Sentences (indicated by numbers in brackets), and the Sentence further divided into Clauses and Subclauses. They are illustrated as follows: A Division 3

Part 3.5.

Section 3.5.2. Subsection 3.5.2.1.

Article 3.5.2.1.

(2) Sentence 3.5.2.1.(2)(

a) Clause 3.5.2.1.(2)(a)(

i) Subclause 1.1.3.2. Schedules

(1) The Schedules “A” through “A-11” inclusive, “B”, “C” and “D” form part of these regulations. 1.1.4. Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee 1.1.4.1. Appointment of Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee

(1) The Minister may appoint to the Committee such number of members as the Minister determines, for such terms as may be specified in the appointments.

(2) The Committee shall include (

a) a representative of the Fire Marshal for the Province, (

b) a representative appointed from among persons nominated by the Disabled Persons Commission, (

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d) a representative appointed from among persons nominated by the Executive of the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia, (

e) a representative appointed from among persons nominated by the Executive of the Nova Scotia Association of Architects, (

f) a representative appointed from among persons nominated by the Executive of the Nova Scotia Home and Building Designers Association, (

g) a representative appointed from among persons nominated by the Executive of the Association of Interior Designers of Nova Scotia, (

h) a representative appointed from among persons nominated by the Executive of the Nova Scotia Home Builders Association, (

i) a representative appointed from among persons nominated by the Executive of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, (

j) a representative appointed from among persons nominated by the Executive of the Nova Scotia Building Officials Association, (

k) a representative appointed from among persons nominated by the Executive of the Atlantic Canada Regional Council of Carpenters, Millwrights and Allied Workers, and who shall be a resident of Nova Scotia, and (

l) up to 3 additional members, as selected by the Minister. 1.2. Scope and Application 1.2.1. Application 1.2.1.1. Scope

(1) These regulations apply to the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act in the design, construction, erection, placement and occupancy of new buildings, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy and change of occupancy classification of existing buildings and to the work necessary to correct unsafe conditions in existing buildings reported to the authority having jurisdiction or observed during an inspection.

(2) Any construction or condition that lawfully existed prior to the effective date of these regulations need not conform to these regulations provided that such construction or condition does not constitute an unsafe condition in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction.

(3) Construction pursuant to a building permit in effect prior to December 31, 2009, and still in effect, need not conform to these regulations provided that such construction conforms to the regulations in force on the date that the building permit was issued.

(4) Where a building or any part thereof is altered, these regulations apply to the parts of the building that are altered.

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(6) When the whole or any part of a building is demolished, these regulations apply to the work involved in the demolition and to the work required to any parts remaining after demolition to the extent that deficiencies occurring or remaining after demolition require correction.

(7) When a building is damaged by fire, earthquake or other cause, these regulations apply to the work necessary to reconstruct damaged portions of the building. (8) “Alternate Compliance Methods for Existing Buildings", contained in

Schedule “D” of these regulations, or a combination of the “Alternate Compliance Methods for Existing Buildings", and the Code, may be used where a building existed prior to March 13, 1987, and (

a) the existing building is undergoing construction other than for a change of use, or (

b) the existing building is undergoing construction, and where a change of occupancy classification results in an occupancy with a reduced fire hazard risk.

(9) When a heritage building or part thereof is undergoing a change in occupancy classification, the owner may choose the “Alternate Compliance Methods for Existing Buildings” contained in

Schedule “D” of these regulations, or a combination of the “Alternate Compliance Methods for Existing Buildings” and the Code.

(10) When any building in a Heritage Conservation District is undergoing a change in occupancy classification, the owner may choose the “Alternate Compliance Methods for Existing Buildings” contained in

Schedule “D” of these regulations, or a combination of the “Alternate Compliance Methods for Existing Buildings” and the Code. 1.2.1.2. Exemptions

(1) The Code does not apply to: (

a) sewerage, water, electrical, telephone, rail or similar systems located above, below or on an area that has been dedicated or deeded for public use, (

b) public utility towers and poles, television and radio or other communication aerials and towers, except for loads resulting from those located on or attached to buildings, (

c) flood control, dams for public water supply, hydroelectric dams and their related structures (not excluding buildings), (

d) mechanical or other equipment and appliances not specifically regulated by the Code, (

e) above-ground or below-ground bulk storage tanks not regulated under

Part 6 of the Code, or the National Farm Building Code of Canada, (

f) free-standing signs, (

g) fences, (

h) retaining walls or exterior steps not attached to, and forming part of, a building’s construction, (

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i) the notifications required by Sentence 2.1.1.11.(1) where the manufactured home was constructed before January 1, 2010, and has not been structurally altered, or (ii) the notifications required by Sentence 2.1.1.11.(1) and the requirements of

Section 9.36. Energy Efficiency Measures where the manufactured home is constructed after December 31, 2009, (See Appendix A-1.2.1.2.(1)(

i) and (j), NSBCR) (

j) modular homes certified to CAN/CSA-A277 “Procedure for Factory Certification of Buildings” as complying with the requirements of this Code, except for (

i) the notifications required by Sentence 2.1.1.11.(1) where the modular home was constructed before January 1, 2010, and has not been structurally altered, or (ii) the notifications required by Sentence 2.1.1.11.(1) and the requirements of

Section 9.36. Energy Efficiency Measures where the modular home is constructed after December 31, 2009. (See Appendix A-1.2.1.2.(1)(

i) and (j), NSBCR)

(2) Unless a municipality otherwise requires by by-law, or where regulations are in another enactment, the Code applies but a building permit is not required for 2 2(

a) accessory buildings not greater than 20 m (215.2 ft. ) in area, (

b) except under Clause 1.2.1.2.(2)(c), interior and exterior non-structural material alterations and material repairs with a monetary value of $5000.00 or less, (

c) replacement or installation of a new plumbing fixture that does not increase the hydraulic load of the drainage system or require alterations to an existing water distribution system or drainage system. 1.2.1.3. Home-Based Business Exemptions (See Appendix A-1.2.1.3., NSBCR)

(1) The authority having jurisdiction may consider a home-based business as part of the Group C residential occupancy of a dwelling unit and not a major occupancy for the purposes of the Code, if all of the following criteria are met: (

a) the business or service use of the dwelling unit, an accessory building to the unit, or both, is secondary to the residential occupancy use of the dwelling unit, (

b) at least 1 full-time resident of the dwelling unit with the home-based business operates the business or service, (

c) the business or service use is not a Group F1 - High-hazard industrial occupancy, or a Group F2 - Medium-hazard industrial occupancy , 2(

d) the home-based business uses an aggregate floor area of less than 50 m , and; (

e) the home-based business uses less than 25% of the floor area of the dwelling unit.

(2) A home-based business, that meets all of the criteria in Sentence (1), is not considered a separate and adjoining major occupancy from the dwelling unit for the separation requirements in

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B) of the National Building Code of Canada.

(3) The authority having jurisdiction must not require additional water closets, under

Article 3.7.2.2. (Part 3, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada, for a dwelling unit with (

a) a home-based business that meets all the criteria in Sentence (1), or (

b) a home-based business located within an accessory building if that building is less than 45 m from the dwelling unit.

(4) A dwelling unit with a home-based business conducted within the unit is considered a building which is exempt from the barrier-free design requirements under Clause 3.8.2.1.(1)(

a) of the regulations.

(5) A home-based business, that meets all the criteria in Sentence (1), is not considered a separate major occupancy from the dwelling unit for occupancy classification purposes in Subsection 9.10.2. (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada. 1.3.

Definitions of Words and Phrases 1.3.1.

Definitions 1.3.1.1. General

(1) Definitions contained in

Section 2 of the Building Code Act also apply in these regulations. 1.3.1.2. Italicized Words

(1) The words and phrases defined in Sentence 1.4.1.2.(1) (Part 1, Division

A) of the Code, identified in these regulations in italics, also apply in these regulations unless otherwise defined. 1.3.1.3. Specific

Definitions

(1) In these regulations the following

definitions apply: “Architect” means a member licensed to practise or licensee of the Nova Scotia Association of Architects. “Building Code Act” or “Act” means

Chapter 46 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Building Code Act. “Building Official” means a person appointed as an inspector pursuant to

Section 5 of the Act. “Camping accommodation” means any building within a campground that is intended to serve the public or is intended as rental accommodation for the travelling or vacationing public. “Code” means the Nova Scotia Building Code. “Construct” means to do anything in the erection, installation, extension, relocation, material alteration or material repair of a building and includes the installation of a factory-made building fabricated or moved from elsewhere. “Demolition” means the doing of anything in the removal of a building or any material part thereof. “Field Review of Construction” means, and is limited to, the review of the construction work at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction, at the project site and where applicable at the fabrication location where building components are fabricated for use at the project site, that the designer in their professional © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 discretion considers necessary to determine general compliance with the design drawings accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and all revisions thereto. “Field Review of Construction” does not include the coordination, quality and performance of construction. “Heritage Building” means a registered heritage property, registered under the Heritage Property Act by the Province or by a municipality. “Heritage Conservation District” means a heritage conservation district designated by a municipality in accordance with the Heritage Property Act. “Home-based business” means a business or service use located in a dwelling unit that is used or occupied as a single housekeeping unit. “Interior Designer” means a member licensed to practise or a licensee of the Association of Interior Designers of Nova Scotia. “Manufactured home” means a transportable, single- or multiple-section dwelling unit certified by an accredited certification body, as complying with the CAN/CSA Series Z240 Series “Manufactured Homes” at the time of manufacture, prior to placement on the site. “Modular home” means a finished

section or sections of a complete dwelling unit built in a factory for transport to the site for installation, and certified to CSA Standard A277 “Procedures for the Factory Certification of Buildings", by an accredited certification body, at the time of manufacture, prior to placement on the site. “National Building Code of Canada” means the National Building Code of Canada, 2015 as issued by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, National Research Council of Canada, NRCC No. 56190, including all revisions, errata and corrections to errata made by that body on or before October 31, 2016. “National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings” means the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2015 as issued by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, National Research Council of Canada, NRCC No. 56191, including all revisions, errata and corrections to errata made by that body on or before October 31, 2016. “National Farm Building Code of Canada” means the National Farm Building Code of Canada, 1995 as issued by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, National Research Council of Canada, NRCC No. 38732, including all revisions, errata and corrections to errata made by that body on or before October 31, 2016. “National Plumbing Code of Canada” means the National Plumbing Code of Canada, 2015 as issued by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, National Research Council of Canada, NRCC No. 56193, including all revisions, errata and corrections to errata made by that body on or before October 31, 2016. “Owner” includes a person controlling the property under consideration, and also prima facie the assessed owner of the property whose name appears on the assessment role prepared in accordance with the Assessment Act. “Professional Engineer” means a member or licensee of the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 “Roofed accommodation” means a building, part of a building, or a group of buildings that is intended as rental accommodation for the travelling or vacationing public. “Work” means any construction duty or function regulated by these regulations, carried out on or about a construction site or on, in, or about a building or part thereof. 1.4. Administration 1.4.1. Permits 1.4.1.1. General

(1) A permit is required if work regulated by the Code is to be done.

(2) The authority having jurisdiction may place a value on the cost of the work based on an accepted costing standard for the purpose of determining permit fees to be applicable.

(3) The authority having jurisdiction may, if applicable, withhold a building permit until satisfied that there is a valid on-site sewage disposal system approval issued by the Department of Environment, or notification has been given to the Department of Environment for systems that do not require an approval for the construction of a building requiring a new private sewage disposal system. (See Appendix A-1.4.1.1.(3), NSBCR)

(4) The authority having jurisdiction may, if applicable, withhold an occupancy permit (

a) until satisfied that there is a valid electrical permit issued by the electrical authority having jurisdiction, (

b) until satisfied that the civic address is posted where a municipality has so provided by by-law, in accordance with

Section 313 of the Municipal Government Act, or (

c) until the certificate of installation for the on-site sewage system, where applicable, is provided.

(5) The authority having jurisdiction may, if applicable, withhold a building permit until satisfied that there is a valid “Minister’s Consent For Building and Access to Property” issued by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, under the Public Highways Act.

(6) Where a municipality has so provided by by-law, the authority having jurisdiction may withhold the issuance of a building permit until satisfied that any and all applicable regulations of the Heritage Property Act, and the Municipal Government Act, including any Land Use Bylaw, Subdivision Bylaw, lot grading plan or Development Agreement, have been complied with and all required permits have been issued by the Development Officer.

(7) Unless a municipality in accordance with

Section 7 of the Building Code Act has provided other or additional regulations by by-law, an occupancy permit is required (

a) to allow the initial occupancy of a building or part thereof, (

b) when the occupancy classification of a building or part thereof is changed, or (

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(1) To obtain a permit the owner shall file an application as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. 1.4.1.3. Required Information

(1) Every building permit application as a minimum shall (

a) identify and describe in detail the work and occupancy to be covered by the permit for which application is made, (

b) describe the land by including where Nova Scotia property mapping exists the unique Parcel Identifier (PID) or where this mapping does not exist the assessment account number, and a description that will readily identify and locate the building lot, (

c) include plans and specifications as required by Subsection 2.2.2. of Division C of the Code, (

d) state the valuation of the proposed work and be accompanied by the required fee, (

e) state the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owner, architect, professional engineer, or other designer, constructor and any inspection or testing agency that has been engaged to monitor the work or part of the work, (

f) describe any special building systems, materials and appliances, and (

g) such additional information as may be required by the authority having jurisdiction. 1.4.1.4. Letter of Undertaking when Professional Required to Design

(1) The owner shall, along with the application referred to in

Article 1.4.1.2. of the NSBCR, submit a letter of undertaking to the authority having jurisdiction for the Field Review of Construction when the building, or part thereof, has been designed within the scope of any one or more of the following: (

i) Part 3, Division B of the Code, (ii)

Part 4, Division B of the Code, (iii)

Article 2.1.1.6. of the NSBCR for buildings within the scope of

Part 9, Division B of the Code. [Clauses numbered as subclauses as in original.] 1.4.1.5. Dimensional Tolerances

(1) If, in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction , safety to life will not be reduced and barrier-free design and access will not be adversely affected, an authority having jurisdiction may accept a minor variation, not more than 2%, in a dimension or measure given in the Code. (See Appendix A-1.4.1.5., NSBCR) 1.4.1.6. Deviations

(1) The owner shall not deviate, nor authorize a deviation, from the Code, or the conditions of a permit, without first obtaining permission in writing to do so from the authority having jurisdiction. 1.4.1.7. Land Survey

(1) In addition to Clause 1.4.1.3.(1)(

c) the owner, if requested by the authority having jurisdiction, shall submit an up-to-date plan of survey or real property report, prepared by a registered Nova Scotia © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 114

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 Land Surveyor, containing sufficient information regarding the site and the location of the building, (

a) to establish before construction begins that the provisions of the Code related to the site and the location of the building will be complied with, and (

b) to verify, upon completion of the work, compliance with all such provisions. 1.4.1.8. Responsibility for carrying out work

(1) The acceptance of drawings and specifications, the granting of a permit, and inspections made by the authority having jurisdiction shall not in any way relieve the owner, owner’s agent, the constructor, the architect, the professional engineer, or the designer, of a building from their respective responsibility for carrying out the work or having it carried out in accordance with these regulations, including ensuring that the occupancy of the building, or any part thereof, is in accordance with the terms of the permit. 1.4.1.9. Inspection Exemption

(1) Modular homes and manufactured homes are subject to the notification for inspection required by Sentence 2.1.1.11.(1) of these regulations, and are exempt for the work certified at the factory as complying with CAN/CSA Series Z240 Series “Manufactured Homes” or certified to CSA Standard A277, “Procedures for the Factory Certification of Buildings". (See Appendix A-1.2.1.2.(1)(

i) and (j), NSBCR) 1.4.1.10. Site Grading

(1) The authority having jurisdiction may require an owner to have a building site graded in conformance with any storm drainage plan, prepared or accepted by the authority having jurisdiction, for the area in which the building is located. 1.4.1.11. Permission to Proceed in Part

(1) The authority having jurisdiction may allow, at the risk of the owner, with conditions if necessary, to ensure conformance with the Code, the owner to proceed with excavation or construction of part of a building before the plans of the entire building have been submitted.

(2) If the authority having jurisdiction allows excavation or construction of part of a building under Sentence (1), the owner shall submit all such plans and specifications as may be required in connection therewith by the authority having jurisdiction, including at a minimum, complete plans and specifications for the work that is authorized under Sentence (1).

(3) If an owner proceeds to excavate or construct part of a building under Sentences (1) and (2), the owner proceeds without assurance that the excavation or construction of other parts of the building will be allowed. 1.4.1.12. Temporary Building or Occupancy (see Appendix A-1.4.1.12., NSBCR)

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in these regulations, a permit for a temporary building or part thereof, or a temporary change of occupancy classification of an existing building, may be issued by the authority having jurisdiction, authorizing for a limited time only the erection and existence of a building, or part thereof, or for a temporary change of occupancy classification, for an occupancy that, because of its nature, will exist for a short time, under circumstances that warrant only selective compliance with the Code.

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(3) A permit for a temporary building or temporary change of occupancy classification may be extended provided permission in writing is granted by the authority having jurisdiction.

(4) A permit for a temporary building or temporary change of occupancy classification shall be posted on the building.

(5) A permit issued for a tent or temporary air-supported structure, shall be required to be renewed every 12 months.

(6) A permit issued for a temporary change of occupancy classification shall be required to be renewed every 12 months.

Part 2: Responsibilities and Obligations 2.1 Obligations of Owner 2.1.1. General 2.1.1.1. Required Permits, and Plans Review

(1) Every owner shall obtain all required permits or approvals prior to commencing the work to which they relate.

(2) The owner must submit to the Office of the Fire Marshal the building plans for construction or alteration for review, prior to the start of the construction or alteration for a building or facility containing one or more of the following classes of occupancies: (

a) an assembly occupancy (Group

A) to which one or more of the following apply: (

i) it is more than 3 storey[s] high including the storeys below grade, 2(ii) it has an area greater than 600 m , (iii) it is in a non-residential building that is used for a school, college or university and that has an occupant load of more than 40 persons, (

b) a care or detention occupancy (Group B), (

c) a residential occupancy (Group

C) that is licensed or regulated under the Homes for Special Care Act, or (

d) a high-hazard industrial occupancy (Group F, Division 1) that is more than 2 storeys high or 2has an area greater than 600 m . 2.1.1.2. Start-up Date

(1) Every owner shall give written notice to the authority having jurisdiction of the date on which the owner intends to begin work prior to commencing work on the building site. 2.1.1.3. Notice of Employees

(1) Every owner shall, prior to commencing the work, give notice in writing to the authority having jurisdiction of the name, address and telephone number of (

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b) the designer of the work, (

c) the architect(s), professional engineer(s), and prime consultant(

s) performing the Field Review of Construction(s), and (

d) any inspection or testing agency engaged to monitor the work or part of the work.

(2) Every owner shall give notice in writing to the authority having jurisdiction (

a) as soon as any change in ownership or change in the address of the owner occurs prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, (

b) prior to occupying any portion of the building if it is to be occupied in stages, and (

c) of any change in or termination of employment of a person referred to in Sentence (1) during the course of the construction, as soon as practical but not later than 72 hours after such change or termination occurs. 2.1.1.4. Plans at Site

(1) Every owner shall ensure that the plans, specifications and related documents on which the issuance of the building permit was based are available at the site of the work for inspection during working hours by the authority having jurisdiction, and that the permit, or true copy thereof, is posted conspicuously on the site during the entire execution of the work. 2.1.1.5. Professional Design and Review

(1) The owner who undertakes to construct or have constructed a building or part thereof within the scope of

Part 3 or

Part 4 in Division B of the Code shall, (

a) ensure that an architect, professional engineer, or interior designer, as required, are appointed to undertake the design of the building or part thereof, and (

b) complete and submit a letter of undertaking in the form specified in

Schedule “A” for the Field Review of Construction of such buildings. 2.1.1.6. Design Regulations for Structural Components

(1) Where the dimensions of a structural component are not provided in

Part 9 of the Code for use in a building within the scope of that part, and such dimensions are to be determined on the basis of calculation, testing or other means of evaluation, the owner shall (

a) ensure that a professional engineer is appointed to undertake the design of the structural component, and (

b) when required by the authority having jurisdiction, complete and submit a letter of undertaking in the form specified in

Schedule “A” for the Field Review of Construction for this structural component. 2.1.1.7. Site Conditions, Size, or Complexity Requiring Professional Design and Inspection

(1) Where the site conditions, the size or complexity of a building, part of a building or building component warrant, the authority having jurisdiction may require the owner to file a Letter of Undertaking and have appropriate Field Review of Construction letters submitted as deemed necessary. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 117

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(1) Where a building is required or intended to be sprinklered, the owner shall (

a) ensure that a professional engineer is appointed to undertake the design of the sprinkler system, and (

b) complete and submit a Letter of Undertaking in the form specified in

Schedule “A” of the Field Review of Construction.

(2) Where the alteration of an existing building requires changes to an existing sprinkler system, the authority having jurisdiction may waive compliance with Clauses 2.1.1.8.(1)(

a) and (b).

(3) Where Clauses 2.1.1.8.(1) (

a) and (

b) are waived, the design documents and test results conducted on the system, required under the provincial maintenance regulations made under the Fire Safety Act must be filed with the authority having jurisdiction. 2.1.1.9. Alteration to Property Boundary or Ground Elevation

(1) No owner or person hired by the owner shall allow the ground elevations or the property boundaries of a building lot to be changed so as to place a building or part thereof in contravention of these regulations, unless the building or part thereof is so altered, after obtaining the necessary permit, that no contravention will occur as a result of the change of the property boundary or grades. 2.1.1.10. Right of Entry

(1) Every owner shall allow the authority having jurisdiction to enter any building or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of administering and enforcing these regulations in accordance with the provisions of Subsections 10(1), 10(2), and 10(3) of the Building Code Act. 2.1.1.11. Notification for Inspection and Certification of Field Review of Construction

(1) The owner of a building being constructed under the scope of

Part 9 of the Code shall notify the authority having jurisdiction to inspect for compliance with the Code at the following stages of construction: (

a) footings in place, (

b) subfloor plumbing, (

c) subfloor and foundation insulation, (

d) pre-backfill, (

e) except for manufactured and modular homes (

i) the framing, roof, and plumbing and mechanical systems, (ii) insulation and vapour barrier before wall framing is covered, and (

f) for manufactured and modular homes, (

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g) before occupancy. (See Appendix A-2.1.1.11.(1) and (2) and A-1.2.1.2.(1)(

i) and (j), NSBCR)

(2) The owner of a building being constructed outside the scope of

Part 9 of the Code shall notify the authority having jurisdiction to inspect for compliance with the Code (

a) of the intent to undertake construction that will be inspected and will be reviewed as per the appropriate Letter of Undertaking required by

Article 2.1.1.5., 2.1.1.6., or 2.1.1.7., (

b) of intent to cover construction that has been ordered to be inspected by the authority having jurisdiction before covering, (

c) at intervals deemed necessary by the authority having jurisdiction based on the complexity of the building, and (

d) when construction has been completed so that a final inspection can be made. (See Appendix A-2.1.1.11.(3), NSBCR) 2.1.1.12. Occupancy Prior to Completion

(1) Should the owner require occupancy to occur prior to the completion of all work the owner shall apply for the occupancy permit and shall ensure that no unsafe condition exists or will exist because of the work being undertaken or not completed. 2.1.1.13. Test or Inspections to Prove Compliance

(1) Every owner shall make, or have made at their own expense, the tests or inspections necessary to prove compliance with these regulations and shall promptly file a copy of all such test or inspection reports with the authority having jurisdiction. 2.1.1.14. Repairs to Public Property

(1) Every owner is responsible for the cost of repair of any damage to public property or works located therein that may occur as a result of undertaking work for which a permit was or was not required. 2.1.1.15. Discontinuation of Work

(1) Every owner who is unable to continue work owing to bankruptcy or other cause is responsible, before leaving the site of the work, for ensuring that no unsafe condition remains at the site. 2.2. Obligations of Professional 2.2.1. General 2.2.1.1. Design

(1) The architect, professional engineer or interior designer who undertakes to design a building or part thereof shall do so in accordance with their respective statutes and bylaws to ensure that the design meets the intent of the Code. 2.2.1.2. Field Review of Construction

(1) The architect(s), professional engineer(

s) or interior designer(

s) who undertakes the Field Review of Construction shall do so in accordance with their respective statutes and bylaws, and shall (

a) review the building at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to determine general compliance with design referred to in

Article 2.2.1.1., (

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c) file with the authority having jurisdiction the Certification of Field Review of Construction. 2.3. Obligations of Constructor 2.3.1. General 2.3.1.1. Construction Safety Regulations

(1) Every constructor shall ensure that all construction safety requirements of the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Occupational Health and Safety Division, are complied with. 2.3.1.2. Work on Public Property

(1) Every constructor is responsible for ensuring that no excavation or other work is undertaken on public property and that no building is erected or materials stored in whole or in part therein without approval having first been obtained in writing from the appropriate government authority. 2.3.1.3. Responsibilities for the Work Undertaken

(1) Every constructor is responsible jointly and severally with the owner for all and any work actually undertaken.

(2) Every constructor who is unable to continue work owing to bankruptcy or other cause is responsible, before leaving the site of the work, for ensuring that no unsafe condition remains at the site. 2.3.1.4. Owner Deemed to be constructor

(1) Where the work for which a permit is issued is not under the control of a constructor, the owner shall be deemed to be the constructor and shall accept the responsibilities and obligations of a constructor. 2.3.1.5. Materials, Systems, to Comply with Code

(1) Every constructor shall ensure that all materials, systems, equipment, used in the construction, alteration, reconstruction or renovation of a building meet the provisions of the Code for the work undertaken. 2.4. Obligation of Authority having Jurisdiction 2.4.1. Qualifications of Building Officials 2.4.1.1. Appointment

(1) A person appointed or eligible to be appointed by a municipality as a building official shall (

a) hold a valid diploma from the Nova Scotia Building Code Training and Certification Board, and (

b) be a member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Building Officials Association. 2.4.1.2. Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act and Regulations

(1) Building Officials are required to administer and enforce the provisions of the Building Code Act and regulations.

(2) Building Officials may only administer and enforce the provisions of the Building Code Act and regulations within the scope for which they hold a valid diploma from the Nova Scotia Building Code Training and Certification Board. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 120

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(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall administer and enforce these Regulations. 2.4.2.2. Copies of Applications, Inspections, and Tests

(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall keep copies of all applications received, permits and orders issued, inspections and tests made and of all papers and documents connected with the administration of these regulations for such time as is required by law. 2.4.2.3. Notices and Orders

(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall issue, in writing, such notices or orders as may be necessary to inform the owner where a contravention of these regulations has been observed. Such notices or orders may specify any remedial or other measures that are required to meet the regulations in accordance with the provisions of

Section 12 of the Act. Where the authority having jurisdiction issues such written notice or order, a copy shall be retained by the authority having jurisdiction and a copy shall be sent to (

a) the owner, by regular mail, at the address given on the permit application, (

b) the designer, architect or professional engineer by regular mail, at the address given on the permit application, (

c) the constructor, by regular mail, or if the constructor is present during the inspection, may be given to the constructor. 2.4.2.4. Responding to Code Inquiries

(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall answer such relevant questions as may be reasonable with respect to the provisions of these regulations when requested to do so, but shall refrain from assisting in the laying out of any work and from acting in the capacity of a designer. 2.4.2.5. Authority having Jurisdiction to Issue Permits

(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall issue a building permit or an occupancy permit to the owner when, to the best of authority having jurisdiction's knowledge, the applicable conditions, as set forth in these regulations, have been met. 2.4.2.6. Safety Regulations

(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall, when inspecting building sites and structures, comply with the safety regulations made pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Province of Nova Scotia. 2.4.2.7. Duty to Inform Owner of Plans Review Requirement

(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall inform the owner that prior to the start of construction, an owner of a building or facility containing one of the following classes of occupancies must provide building plans for the construction or alteration of the building or facility to the Office of the Fire Marshal for review for a building or facility: (

a) an assembly occupancy (Group

A) that is one or more of the following: (

i) is more than 3 storeys high including the storey below grade, 2(ii) has an area greater than 600 m , © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 121

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b) a care or detention occupancy (Group B), (

c) a residential occupancy (Group

C) that is licensed or regulated under the Homes for Special Care Act, or (

d) a high-hazard industrial occupancy (Group F, Division 1) that is more than 2 storeys high or 2has an area greater than 600 m . 2.5. Powers of Authority having Jurisdiction 2.5.1. General 2.5.1.1. Right to Enter Property

(1) The authority having jurisdiction may enter and inspect any building or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of administering or enforcing these regulations in accordance with the provisions of Subsections 10(1), 10(2), and 10(3) of the Building Code Act. 2.5.1.2. Orders

(1) The authority having jurisdiction is empowered to order (

a) a person who contravenes these regulations to comply with them within the time period that may be specified, (

b) work to stop on the building or any part thereof if such work is proceeding in contravention of these regulations, or if there is deemed to be an unsafe condition, (

c) the removal of any unauthorized encroachment on public property, (

d) the removal of any building or part thereof constructed in contravention of these regulations, (

e) the cessation of any occupancy in contravention of these regulations, (

f) the cessation of any occupancy if any unsafe condition exists because of work being undertaken or not completed, (

g) correction of any unsafe condition, and (

h) the owner to uncover and replace at their own expense (

i) work that has been ordered to be done pursuant to an order issued by the authority having jurisdiction and that has been covered without being inspected, and (ii) work for which notification to inspect is required to be given pursuant to

Article 2.1.1.11., and where uncovering the work is necessary to determine compliance with the Code. 2.5.1.3. Tests Required to Prove Compliance

(1) The authority having jurisdiction may direct that tests of materials, equipment, devices, construction methods, structural assemblies or foundation conditions be made, or sufficient evidence or proof be submitted at the expense of the owner, where such evidence or proof is necessary to determine © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 122

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(1) The authority having jurisdiction may require the owner or the owner’s representative, where any failure occurs that causes or has the potential to cause injury or loss of life, to submit a report stating the nature and details of the failure and the name and addresses of the constructor. 2.5.1.5. Conditional Building or Occupancy Permit

(1) The authority having jurisdiction may issue a building or occupancy permit conditional upon (

a) the submission of additional information not available at the time where such information is of such a nature that withholding of the permit until the information becomes available would be unreasonable, (

b) completion of such work that is incomplete at the time of inspection, where the application is of such a nature that no unsafe condition exists and that withholding of the permit would be unreasonable. 2.5.1.6. Refuse to Issue Permit

(1) The authority having jurisdiction may refuse to issue any permit (

a) whenever information submitted is inadequate to determine compliance with the provisions of these regulations, (

b) whenever incorrect information is found to have been submitted, (

c) that would authorize any building work or occupancy that would not be permitted by these regulations, or (

d) that would be prohibited by any other Act, regulation or bylaw. 2.5.1.7. Revoke a Permit

(1) The authority having jurisdiction may revoke a permit by written notice to the permit holder if (

a) there is contravention of any condition under which the permit was issued, (

b) the permit was issued in error, or (

c) the permit was issued on the basis of incorrect information. 2.5.1.8. Occupancy Prior to Completion

(1) The authority having jurisdiction may issue an occupancy permit, subject to compliance with provisions to safeguard persons in or about the premises, to allow the occupancy of a building or part thereof for the accepted use, prior to commencement or completion of the construction or demolition work. 2.5.1.9. Provide Reasons for Refusal

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Part 3: Amendments to National Codes 3.1. Amendments Made to Division A, B and C of the National Building Code of Canada, the National Plumbing Code of Canada, and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings. 3.1.1. Amendments 3.1.1.1. Sentence 1.1.1.1.(2) (Part 1, Division

A) repealed and replaced. Sentence 1.1.1.1.(2) (Part 1, Division

A) of the National Building Code of Canada is repealed and replaced with the following: 1.1.1.1. Application of this Code

(2) Except as provided by Clauses 1.2.1.2.(1)(

i) and (

j) of this regulation, the Code applies to both site-assembled, and factory-constructed buildings. (See Appendix A-1.2.1.2.(1)(

i) and (j), NSBCR) 3.1.1.2.

Article 1.3.3.2. (Part 1, Division

A) amended.

Article 1.3.3.2. (Part 1, Division

A) of the National Building Code of Canada is amended by adding immediately after Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1), the following Sentence: 1.3.3.2. Application of Parts 3, 4, 5 and 6

(2) Except as provided in (

i) Sentence 1.1.1.1.(3) (Part 1, Division A), and (ii) Sentences 9.10.1.3.(13) and (14), (NSBCR), all buildings used for major occupancies classified as Group C, residential occupancies exceeding 300 m2 in building area are within the scope of

Article 3.2.2.18. (Part 3, Division B), and Articles 3.2.2.47. to 3.2.2.54. (Part 3, Division

B) inclusive. (See 3.1.1.16., (NSBCR) and Appendix A-1.3.3.2.(2), (NSBCR)) 3.1.1.3. Sentence 1.4.1.2. (1) (Part 1, Division

A) Defined Term of Owner in the National Building Code repealed and replaced. The defined term of “owner” in Sentence 1.4.1.2.(1) (Part 1, Division A), of the National Building Code of Canada is repealed and replaced herein with the definition of “owner” in Sentence 1.3.1.3.(1) of these regulations. 3.1.1.4.

Article 1.3.1.2. (Part 1, Division

B) repealed and replaced.

Article 1.3.1.2. (Part 1, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada, except Table 1.3.1.2., is repealed and replaced with the following: 1.3.1.2. Applicable Editions

(1) Except as provided under Sentence (2), where documents are referenced in this Code, they shall be the editions designated in Table 1.3.1.2. (Part 1, Division

B) except those documents designated under the following Acts and regulations of the Province of Nova Scotia in which case the edition so referenced shall be deemed to be in force: (

a) Technical Safety Act and Sections 4 (boiler and pressure equipment standards) and 6 (fuel safety standards) of the Technical Safety Standards Regulations, (

b) Elevators and Lifts Act and Elevators and Lifts General Regulations, or as that Act and regulations are replaced by the Technical Safety Act and Technical Safety Standards Regulations, © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 124

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c) Electrical Installation and Inspection Act and Electrical Code Regulations, or as that Act and regulations are replaced by the Technical Safety Act and Technical Safety Standards Regulations. (See Appendix A-3.1.1.4., NSBCR)

(2) Where amendments to documents adopted by this Code apply, these amendments shall apply to the particular provisions of those documents adopted by the above Acts and regulations unless amended by this regulation. 3.1.1.5. Table 1.3.1.2. (Part 1, Division

B) amended. Table 1.3.1.2. (Part 1, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is amended by adding to Table 1.3.1.2. under ULC as the issuing agency, the following: Issuing Agency Document Number Title of Document Code Reference ULC CAN/ULC-S 545-02 Standard for Residential Fire Warning System Control Units 9.10.19.4.

(2) ULC CAN/ULC-S 319-05 Electronic Access Control Systems 3.4.6.16.(4)(i) 3.1.1.6. Subsection 3.1.5. (Part 3, Division

B) amended. Subsection 3.1.5. (Part 3, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is amended by adding immediately after

Article 3.1.5.24., the following Article: 3.1.5.25. Combustible Solar Collector Systems

(1) A combustible solar collector system is permitted to be installed above the roof of a building required to be of noncombustible construction. 3.1.1.7. Subsection 3.2.2. (Part 3, Division

B) amended. Subsection 3.2.2. (Part 3, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is amended by adding immediately after

Article 3.2.2.90., the following Article:

Article 3.2.2.91. Alternate Compliance Methods for Existing Buildings

(1) The Alternate Compliance Methods for Existing Buildings contained in

Schedule “D” of these regulations are hereby adopted and may be used in accordance with Sentences 1.2.1.1.(8), (9), and (10) of these regulations. 3.1.1.8. Sentence 3.3.1.13.(3) (Part 3, Division

B) repealed and replaced. Sentence 3.3.1.13.(3) (Part 3, Division

B) National Building Code of Canada is repealed and replaced with the following: 3.3.1.13. Doors and Door Hardware

(3) Except as permitted by Sentence (4) or Clause 3.4.6.16.(4)(f), door release hardware shall be operable by one hand and the door shall be openable with not more than one releasing operation. (See also Sentence 3.8.3.6.(4), NSBCR) 3.1.1.9. Sentence 3.4.6.16.(4) (Part 3, Division

B) repealed and replaced. Sentence 3.4.6.16.(4) (Part 3, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is repealed and replaced with the following: © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 125

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(4) Electromagnetic locks that do not incorporate latches, pins or other similar devices to keep the door in the closed position are permitted to be installed on exit doors, other than doors leading directly from a high-hazard industrial occupancy, provided all of the following are met: (

a) the building is equipped with a fire alarm system, (

b) the locking device, release upon actuation of the alarm signal from the building’s fire alarm system, (

c) the locking device releases immediately upon loss of power controlling the electromagnetic locking mechanism and its associated auxiliary controls, (

d) except for electromagnetic locking devices installed in conformance with Sentence (5), the locking device releases immediately upon actuation of a manually operated switch readily accessible only to authorized personnel, (

e) except as allowed by Clauses (

f) and (m), a force of not more than 90 N applied to the door opening hardware initiates an irreversible process that will release the locking device within 15 s and not re-lock until the door has been opened, (

f) in a Group B, Division 2 or Group B, Division 3 occupancy located in a building, or part thereof, licensed by the Province of Nova Scotia, the locking device on exit doors or doors in a means of egress, is permitted to be released by (

i) a force of not more than 90 N applied to the door opening hardware that initiates an irreversible process that will release the locking device within 15 s, and not relock until the door has been opened, or (ii) activating a blue manual pull station, installed in close proximity to the door, and not relock until the door has been opened. (See Appendix A-3.4.6.16.(4)(f), NSBCR) (

g) upon release, the locking device must be reset manually by the actuation of the switch referred to in Clause (d), (

h) a legible sign is permanently mounted (

i) for a locking device release in Clause (

e) or Subclause (f)(i), on the exit door to indicate that the locking device will release within 15 s of applying pressure to the door-opening hardware, (ii) for a locking device release in Subclause (f)(ii), on the exit door or door in a means of egress to indicate that the locking device will release by actuating the blue manual pull station, (

i) devices installed under Subclause (f)(ii) shall conform with CAN/ULC-S319 “Electronic Access Control Systems”, (

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k) where a bypass switch is installed to allow testing of the fire alarm system, actuation of the switch (

i) can prevent the release of the locking device by the fire alarm system, as stated in Clause (b), during the test, and (ii) causes an audible and visual signal to be indicated at the fire alarm annunciator panel required by

Article 3.2.4.9. and at the monitoring station specified in Sentence 3.2.4.8.(4), (

l) emergency lighting is provided at each door, and (

m) where they are installed on doors providing emergency crossover access to floor areas from exit stairs in accordance with

Article 3.4.6.18., (

i) the locking device releases immediately upon the operation of a manual station for the fire alarm system located on the wall on the exit stair side not more than 600 mm from the door, and (ii) a legible sign with the words “re-entry door unlocked by fire alarm” in letters at least 25 mm high with a stroke of at least 5 mm is permanently mounted on the door on the exit stair side. (See Note A-3.4.6.16.(4), NBC) 3.1.1.10.

Section 3.8. (Part 3, Division

B) repealed and replaced.

Section 3.8. (Part 3, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is repealed and replaced with the

Section 3.8. “Accessibility” in

Schedule “C” attached to and part of these regulations. 3.1.1.11. Table 3.10.1.1. (Part 3, Division

B) is amended. Table 3.10.1.1 (Part 3, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is amended by adding immediately after the functional statements and objectives for

Article 3.8.3.21. , the following functional statements and objectives: Functional Statements and Objectives 3.8.3.22. Sleeping Units in Roofed Accommodations (1) [F 74-OA2] (2) [F 74-OA2] (3) [F 74-OA2] 3.8.3.23. Suites of Residential Occupancies Required to be Barrier-Free (1) [F 73-OA1][F 74-OA2] (2) [F 73-OA1][F 74-OA2] (3) [F 73-OA1][F 74-OA2] (4) [F 73-OA1][F 74-OA2] [The text in brackets in the right-hand column of Table 3.10.1.1. (Part 3, Division

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Article 9.1.1.1. (Part 9, Division

B) amended.

Article 9.1.1.1. (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is amended by adding immediately after Sentence 9.1.1.1.(1), the following Sentence: 9.1.1.1. Application

(2) The Alternate Compliance Methods for Existing Buildings contained in

Schedule “D” attached to and part of these regulations are adopted and may be used in accordance with Sentences 1.2.1.1.(8), (9), and (10) of these regulations. 3.1.1.13. Sentence 9.5.2.1.(1) (Part 9, Division

B) repealed and replaced. Sentence 9.5.2.1.(1) (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is repealed and replaced with the following Sentence: 9.5.2.1. General

(1) Subject to Articles 3.8.2.1. and 9.5.2.4. of this regulation, every building shall be designed in conformance with

Section 3.8 of the regulations. 3.1.1.14.

Article 9.5.2.3. (Part 9, Division

B) repealed.

Article 9.5.2.3. (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is repealed. 3.1.1.15.

Article 9.10.1.3. (Part 9, Division

B) amended.

Article 9.10.1.3. (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is amended by adding immediately after Sentence 9.10.1.3.(11), the following Sentences: 9.10.1.3. Items under

Part 3 Jurisdiction

(12) Except as provided in Sentence 1.1.1.1.(3) (Part 1, Division A), and as provided in Sentences 9.10.1.3.(13) and (14), Articles 3.2.2.18. and 3.2.2.47 to 3.2.2.54, inclusive (Part 3, Division

B) apply to all buildings used for major occupancies classified as Group C, residential occupancies exceeding 300 m 2 in building area or greater than 3 storeys in building height, shall conform to

Part 3 of Divison B. [sic] (Appendix A-1.3.3.2.(2), NSBCR)

(13) Single detached dwelling units are exempt from

Part 3 of Division B.

(14) A residential building containing two dwelling units, with a building area of less than 600 m2 or not more than 3 storeys is exempt from

Part 3 of Division B. 3.1.1.16.

Article 9.10.19.4. (Part 9, Division

B) Power Supply repealed and replaced.

Article 9.10.19.4. (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is repealed and replaced with the following: 9.10.19.4. Power Supply

(1) Except as provided in Sentences (2), (3) and (4), smoke alarms described in

Article 9.10.19.1. shall: (

a) be installed with permanent connections to an electrical circuit (see Note A-3.2.4.20.(7)(a), NBC), (

b) have no disconnect switch between the overcurrent device and the smoke alarm, and (

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(2) In a single dwelling unit, smoke alarms may be installed (

a) as a component of a household fire warning system which includes a certified control unit that meets the applicable requirements of ULC-S545 “Standard for Residential Fire Warning System Control Units”, and (

b) in case the regular power supply to the control unit is interrupted, be provided with a battery as an alternative power source that can continue to provide power to the control unit for a period of no less than 7 days in the normal condition, followed by 4 minutes of alarm.

(3) Where the building is not supplied with electric power, smoke alarms are permitted to be battery-operated.

(4) Suites of residential occupancy are permitted to be equipped with smoke detectors in lieu of smoke alarms, provided the smoke detectors meet all of the following: (

a) are capable of independently sounding audible signals within the individual suites, (

b) except as permitted in Sentence (5), are installed in conformance with CAN/ULC-S524, “Installation of Fire Alarm Systems,” and (

c) form part of the fire alarm system. (See Note A-3.2.4.20(8), NBC)

(5) Smoke detectors permitted to be installed in lieu of smoke alarms as stated in Sentence (4) are permitted to sound localized alarms within individual suites, and need not sound an alarm throughout the rest of the building. 3.1.1.17.

Article 9.25.3.2. (Part 9, Division

B) repealed and replaced.

Article 9.25.3.2. (Part 9 Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is repealed and replaced with the following: 9.25.3.2. Air Barrier System Properties

(1) Sheet and panel type materials intended to provide the principal resistance to air leakage 2shall have an air leakage characteristic of not greater than 0.02 L/(s.

m) measured at a differential of 75 Pa.

(2) Where polyethylene sheet is used to provide airtightness in the air barrier system, it shall conform to CAN/CGSB-51.34-M, “Vapour Barrier, Polyethylene Sheet for Use in Building Construction.” (See Note A-9.25.5.1(1)., NBC) 3.1.1.18. Sentence 9.27.2.2.(5) (Part 9, Division

B) amended. Sentence 9.27.2.2.(5) (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is amended by striking out the words, symbols and references after the word “break” and replacing them with “.””. 3.1.1.19. Clause 9.32.3.3.(1)(b) (Part 9, Division

B) amended. Clause 9.32.3.3.(1)(b) (Part 9, Division

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Article 9.32.3.6.,”. 3.1.1.20.

Article 9.32.3.6. (Part 9, Division B, Volume 1) and Note A-9.32.3.6. (Notes to

Part 9, Division

B) deleted.

Article 9.32.3.6. (Part 9, Division

B) and Note A-9.32.3.6. (Notes to

Part 9) of the National Building Code of Canada are deleted. 3.1.1.21. Sentence 9.36.1.3.(1) (Part 9, Division

B) repealed and replaced. Sentence 9.36.1.3.(1) (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is repealed and replaced with the following: 9.36.1.3. Compliance and Application

(1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) to (6), buildings shall comply with (

a) the prescriptive or trade-off requirements for climatic Zone 6 stated in Subsections 9.36.2. to 9.36.4., (

b) the performance requirements in Subsection 9.36.5. based on the climatic data for where the building is located, or (

c) the NECB. (See Appendix A-9.36.1.3.(1), NSBCR) 3.1.1.22.

Article 9.36.1.3. (Part 9, Division

B) amended.

Article 9.36.1.3. (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is amended by adding immediately after Sentence 9.36.1.3.(5), the following Sentence: 9.36.1.3.

(6) Section 9.36. does not apply to (

a) farm buildings, (

b) buildings intended primarily for manufacturing or commercial or industrial processing, (

c) non-heating season, or intermittently occupied buildings, or (See Note A­ 9.1.1.1.(1), NBC) (

d) heritage buildings. 3.1.1.23. Sentence 9.36.2.5.(6) (Part 9, Division

B) repealed and replaced. Sentence 9.36.2.5.(6) (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is repealed and replaced with the following: 9.36.2.5. Continuity of Insulation

(6) Except as provided in Sentence (10), where mechanical, plumbing or electrical system components, such as pipes, ducts, cabinets, chases, panels or recessed heaters, are placed within and parallel to the wall assembly required to be insulated, the effective thermal resistance of that wall at the projected area of the system component shall be not less than that required by Tables 9.36.2.6.-A, 9.36.2.6.-B, 9.36.2.8.-A or 9.36.2.8.-B (See Note A-9.36.2.5.(6), NBC) 3.1.1.24.

Article 9.36.2.5. (Part 9, Division

B) amended.

Article 9.36.2.5. (Part 9, Division

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(10) Effective thermal resistance at the projected area of vent pipes need not comply with Tables 9.36.2.6.-A or 9.36.2.6.-B provided (

a) the vent pipe serves a kitchen sink and has a maximum size of 1 ½ inches, and (

b) the insulation is continuous around the pipe. 3.1.1.25. Sentence 9.36.2.7.(1) (Part 9, Division

B) repealed and replaced. Sentence 9.36.2.7.(1) (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada, except Table 9.36.2.7.-A, is repealed and replaced by: 9.36.2.7. Thermal Characteristics of Fenestration, Doors and Skylights

(1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) to (9) and

Article 9.36.2.11., fenestration and doors shall have an overall thermal transmittance (U-value) not greater than, or an Energy Rating not less than the values listed in Table 9.36.2.7-A. for the applicable heating degree day category. (see Note A-9.36.2.7.(1) and (2), NBC) 3.1.1.26.

Article 9.36.2.7. (Part 9, Division

B) amended.

Article 9.36.2.7. (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is further amended by adding immediately after Sentence 9.36.2.7.(8) the following Sentence: 9.36.2.7.

(9) Thermal characteristic of fenestrations and doors protected by storm windows or storm doors need not comply with efficiencies specified in Table 9.36.2.7-A. or Table 9.36.2.7-C. 3.1.1.27. Table 9.37.1.1. (Part 9, Division

B) is amended. Table 9.37.1.1. (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is amended by repealing and replacing the functional statements and objectives for

Article 9.10.19.4. with the following functional statements and objectives: Functional Statements and Objectives 9.10.19.4 Power Supply (1) [F11, F81-OS1.5] (2) [F11, F81-OS1.5] [The text in brackets in the right-hand column of Table 9.37.1.1. (Part 9, Division

B) is part of the regulations and does not indicate editorial corrections made by the Office of the Registrar of Regulations.] 3.1.1.28. Table 9.37.1.1. (Part 9, Division

B) is amended. Table 9.27.1.1. of (Part 9, Division

B) of the National Building Code of Canada is amended by deleting the functional statements and objectives for

Article 9.32.3.6. 3.1.1.29.

Article 2.4.9.1. (Part 2, Division

B) National Plumbing Code repealed and replaced.

Article 2.4.9.1. (Part 2, Division

B) of the National Plumbing Code of Canada is repealed and replaced with the following: 2.4.9.1. No Reduction in Size

(1) Except as permitted in Sentence (3), no drainage pipe that is of minimum size required by this Part for the purpose for which it is installed shall be so connected as to drain to other drainage pipe of lesser size. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 131

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(2) Where a building drain connects to a stack through a wall or floor, the drain shall retain its full size through the wall or floor.

(3) A sanitary drainage pipe may be connected to a pre-engineered waste water heat recovery system that incorporates piping of a lesser size than required by Sentence (1) if the drainage pipe does not convey sewage (

a) from a sanitary unit, or (

b) that contains solids. 3.1.1.30. Sentence 2.6.1.6.(4) (Part 2, Division

B) National Plumbing Code repealed and replaced. Sentence 2.6.1.6.(4) (Part 2, Division

B) of the National Plumbing Code of Canada is repealed and replaced with the following: 2.6.1.6 Flushing Devices

(4) Sentence (3) does not apply to a fixture located in a heritage building, care or detention occupancy or passenger station. 3.1.1.31.

Article 2.6.1.8. (Part 2, Division

B) National Plumbing Code repealed and replaced.

Article 2.6.1.8. (Part 2, Division

B) of the National Plumbing Code of Canada is repealed and replaced with the following: 2.6.1.8. Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems

(1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), a system for solar heating of potable water shall be installed in accordance with good engineering practice.

(2) Systems for solar heating of potable water in residential occupancies shall be installed in conformance with CAN/CSA-F383, “Installation Code for Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems”. 3.1.1.32. Sentence 1.1.2.1. (1) (Part 1, Division

B) National Energy Code repealed and replaced. Sentence 1.1.2.1. (1) (Part 1, Division

B) National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings is repealed and replaced with the following: 1.1.2.1. Prescriptive, Trade-off or Performance Compliance

(1) Buildings shall comply with one of the following: (

a) the prescriptive or trade-off requirements for climatic Zone 6 stated in Parts 3 to 7, or (

b) the performance requirements stated in

Part 8. 3.1.1.33. Notes The Notes to adopted editions of the National Building Code of Canada, the National Plumbing Code of Canada, and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings apply as notes to the Code and the amendments made by these regulations unless specifically replaced or amended herein. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 132

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Schedule “A” Letter of Undertaking Confirmation of Commitment by Owner to the Municipal Authority Having Jurisdiction Field Review of Construction

Preamble

Whereas the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989,

Chapter 46, hereinafter referred to as the “Act” applies to the construction or demolition of a building; And

Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs has by regulation adopted the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings, with amendments as the Nova Scotia Building Code, requiring compliance with the Nova Scotia Building Code in the construction or demolition of buildings; And

Whereas architects, interior designers, and professional engineers are required by their respective statutes, regulations, and bylaws, to ensure the general public of competent standards and ethical conduct in the design of buildings; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the Nova Scotia Building Code requires professionals to design buildings in conformance with the minimum standards of the Nova Scotia Building Code with sufficient drawings and documents to show how these standards have been met; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the regulations made pursuant to the Act, requires that these buildings be reviewed at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to determine general compliance with the design drawings accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and all revisions thereto; To: Authority Having Jurisdiction Date Address Dear Authority Having Jurisdiction Re: Address of Project Name of Project Legal Description of Project I (the owner) submit this Letter of Undertaking to the authority having jurisdiction along with a completed application for a building permit.

The undersigned has appointed an architect(s), professional engineer(s), interior designer(s), or designer(s), or prime consultant(

s) to undertake, as required in Articles 2.1.1.5. and 2.1.1.6. of the regulations, the Field Review of Construction and I have attached to this Letter of Undertaking (check appropriate boxes) © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 133

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 � Field Review of Construction Commitment Certificates completed by me or the prime consultant appointed by me to coordinate the Field Review of Construction . � Field Review of Construction Commitment Certificates (identified below) completed by individual designers appointed by me to perform the Field Review of Construction for the applicable discipline(s). � shall forward Field Review of Construction Commitment Certificates for those not yet appointed. (Initial the disciplines that apply to this project.

All disciplines will not necessarily be employed on every project) G Building Design G Interior Design G Structural G Plumbing G Mechanical G Electrical G Geotechnical G Fire Suppression System G Resource Conservation- Energy I shall notify the authority having jurisdiction if the architect, interior designer, or professional engineer, named in the attached “Review of Construction Commitment Certificate(s)” ceases, for whatever reason, to provide the Field Review of Construction for this building and shall appoint another architect, interior designer, or professional engineer immediately so that the Field Review of Construction will continue uninterrupted.

This notice and the necessary Field Review of Construction Commitment Certificates shall be forwarded to the authority having jurisdiction as soon as practical, but not later than 72 hours after the change in an individual responsible occurs, if the contract for Field Review of Construction is terminated at any time during construction. Signature of Owner Date Print name Address Postal Code Phone Fax E-mail

Schedule “A-1” Field Review of Construction Commitment Certificate Prime Consultant

Preamble

Whereas the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989,

Chapter 46, hereinafter referred to as the “Act” applies to the construction or demolition of a building; And

Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs has by regulation adopted the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings , with amendments as the Nova Scotia Building Code, requiring compliance with the Nova Scotia Building Code in the construction or demolition of buildings; And

Whereas architects, interior designers, and professional engineers are required by their respective statutes, regulations, and bylaws, to ensure the general public of competent standards and ethical conduct in the design of buildings; © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 134

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Whereas

Part 2 of the Nova Scotia Building Code requires professionals to design buildings in conformance with the minimum standards of the Nova Scotia Building Code with sufficient drawings and documents to show how these standards have been met; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the regulations made pursuant to the Act, requires that these buildings be reviewed at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to determine general compliance with the design drawings accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and all revisions thereto; To: Authority Having Jurisdiction Date Address Dear Authority Having Jurisdiction Re: Address of Project Name of Project Legal Description of Project This is to advise that I am the architect, interior designer, professional engineer or designer appointing by the owner as prime consultant to coordinate the Field Review of Construction for the above-referenced project.

I hereby certify as prime consultant for this project that I will coordinate the Field Review of Construction for the following disciplines which I have checked and initialed. (Initial the disciplines that apply to this project.

All disciplines will not necessarily be employed on every project) G Building Design G Interior Design G Structural G Plumbing G Mechanical G Electrical G Geotechnical G Fire Suppression System G Resource Conservation- Energy I attach for your review the Field Review of Construction Commitment Certificates for each above marked and initialed discipline completed by an appropriate professional for each discipline, or shall forward the Field Review of Construction Commitment Certificate for those not yet appointed.

I, and professionals who have completed the various Field Review of Construction Commitment Certificates, will perform the Field Review of Construction. I also certify that 1) I will coordinate the review of shop drawings; 2) I will coordinate the review of changes to the design documents; and 3) I will complete or have completed by the appropriate professional the Certification of Field Review of Construction and return it to the authority having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 135

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 Please be advised that I may delegate some or all of my duties associated with the coordination of the Field Review of Construction to another person employed by me or my firm where it is consistent with prudent professional practice to do so. The functions will however be performed under my supervision in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act, the Interior Designers Act, or the Architects Act.

The undersigned shall notify the authority having jurisdiction, in writing as soon as practical, but not later than 72 hours after the event, if the contract for Field Review of Construction is terminated at any time during construction. If a design professional Print Name affix below the seal of the licensed Architect, Interior Designer, or Signature Initials Sample Professional Engineer or in accordance with provincial Print Name of Firm or Company legislation Print Address If not a design professional this document must be signed by the Print Municipality Postal Code person appointed as the Prime Consultant.

Telephone Fax E-mail

Schedule “A-2” Field Review of Construction Commitment Certificate Building Design Requirements

Preamble

Whereas the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989,

Chapter 46, hereinafter referred to as the “Act” applies to the construction or demolition of a building; And

Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs has by regulation adopted the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings, with amendments as the Nova Scotia Building Code, requiring compliance with the Nova Scotia Building Code in the construction or demolition of buildings; And

Whereas architects, and professional engineers are required by their respective statutes, regulations, and bylaws, to ensure the general public of competent standards and ethical conduct in the design of buildings; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the Nova Scotia Building Code requires professionals to design in conformance with the minimum standards of the Nova Scotia Building Code with sufficient drawings and documents to show how these standards have been met; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the regulations made pursuant to the Act, requires that these buildings be reviewed at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to determine general compliance with the design drawings accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and all revisions thereto; To: Authority Having Jurisdiction Date Address © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 136

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 Dear Authority Having Jurisdiction Re: Address of Project Name of Project Legal Description of Project This is to advise that I am the architect, or professional engineer appointed by the owner or prime consultant to perform the Field Review of Construction for the Building DESIGN aspects of the project, which are within Parts 3 and 5 of the Building Code and

Part 3 of the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings , and as shown in design documents submitted to the authority having jurisdiction but do not include areas of work referred to in certificates A-3 to A-10 inclusive.

I hereby certify for the Building Design Requirements that 1) I will review the shop drawings relevant to this certificate to determine general compliance with the design documents, however, the party producing the shop drawings remains responsible for the design expressed therein; 2) I will coordinate the review of changes to the design documents relevant to this certificate to ensure that the changes conform to the Code; and 3) I will complete the Certification of Field Review of Construction and return it to the authority having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit.

Please be advised that I may delegate some or all of my duties associated with the coordination of the Field Review of Construction to another person employed by me or my firm where it is consistent with prudent professional practice to do so. The functions will however be performed under my supervision in accordance with the Architects Act or Engineering Profession Act.

The undersigned shall notify the authority having jurisdiction, in writing as soon as practical, but not later than 72 hours after the event, if the contract for Field Review of Construction is terminated at any time during construction. ____________________________________________ Print Name ____________________ ______________________ Signature Initials ____________________________________________ Print Name of Firm or Company ____________________________________________ Print Address Affix below the seal of the Architect or licensed Professional Engineer in accordance with provincial legislation. ____________________________________________ Print Municipality Postal Code ____________________________________________ Telephone Fax E-mail © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Schedule “A-3” Field Review of Construction Commitment Certificate Structural Design Requirements

Preamble

Whereas the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989,

Chapter 46, hereinafter referred to as the “Act” applies to the construction or demolition of a building; And

Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs has by regulation adopted the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings , with amendments as the Nova Scotia Building Code, requiring compliance with the Nova Scotia Building Code in the construction or demolition of buildings; And

Whereas architects, and professional engineers are required by their respective statutes, regulations, and bylaws, to ensure the general public of competent standards and ethical conduct in the design of buildings; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the Nova Scotia Building Code requires professionals to design buildings in conformance with the minimum standards of the Nova Scotia Building Code with sufficient drawings and documents to show how these standards have been met; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the regulations made pursuant to the Act, requires that these buildings be reviewed at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to determine general compliance with the design drawings accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and all revisions thereto; To: Authority Having Jurisdiction Date Address Dear Authority Having Jurisdiction Re: Address of Project Name of Project Legal Description of Project This is to advise that I am the professional engineer appointed by the owner or prime consultant to perform the Field Review of Construction for the STRUCTURAL DESIGN requirements.

I hereby certify for the Structural Design Requirements that 1) I will review the structural shop drawings to determine general compliance with the design documents, however, the party producing the shop drawings remains responsible for the design expressed therein; 2) I will coordinate the review of changes to the structural design drawings to determine that the changes conform to the Code; and © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 138

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 3) I will complete the Certification of Field Review of Construction and return it to the authority having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit. Please be advised that I may delegate some or all of my duties associated with the Field Review of Construction to another person employed by me or my firm where it is consistent with prudent professional practice to do so. The functions will however be performed under my supervision in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act.

The undersigned shall notify the authority having jurisdiction, in writing as soon as practical, but not later than 72 hours after the event, if the contract for Field Review of Construction is terminated at any time during construction. Print Name Signature Initials Affix below the seal of the licensed Professional Engineer in Print Name of Firm or Company accordance with provincial legislation. Print Address Print Municipality Postal Code Telephone Fax E-mail

Schedule “A-4” Field Review of Construction Inspection Commitment Certificate Mechanical Design Requirements

Preamble

Whereas the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989,

Chapter 46, hereinafter referred to as the “Act” applies to the construction or demolition of a building; And

Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs has by regulation adopted the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings , with amendments as the Nova Scotia Building Code, requiring compliance with the Nova Scotia Building Code in the construction or demolition of buildings; And

Whereas architects and professional engineers are required by their respective statutes, regulations, and bylaws, to ensure the general public of competent standards and ethical conduct in the design of buildings; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the Nova Scotia Building Code requires professionals to design buildings in conformance with the minimum standards of the Nova Scotia Building Code with sufficient drawings and documents to show how these standards have been met; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the regulations made pursuant to the Act, requires that these buildings be reviewed at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to determine general compliance with the design drawings accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and all revisions thereto; To: Authority Having Jurisdiction Date © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 139

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 Address Dear Authority Having Jurisdiction Re: Address of Project Name of Project Legal Description of Project This is to advise that I am the professional engineer appointed by the owner or prime consultant to perform the Field Review of Construction for the MECHANICAL DESIGN aspects of this project, which are within

Part 6 of the Building Code and Parts 5 and 6 of the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings. I hereby certify for the Mechanical Design Requirements that 1) I will review the mechanical shop drawings to determine general compliance with the design documents, however, the party producing the shop drawings remains responsible for the design expressed therein; 2) I will coordinate the review of changes to the mechanical design documents to ensure that the applicable professional engineer(

s) determines whether the changes conform to the Code; and 3) I will complete the Certification of Field Review of Construction and return it to the authority having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit. Please be advised that I may delegate some or all of my duties associated with the Field Review of Construction to another person employed by me or my firm where it is consistent with prudent professional practice to do so. The functions will however be performed under my supervision in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act.

The undersigned shall notify the authority having jurisdiction, in writing as soon as practical, but not later than 72 hours after the event, if the contract for Field Review of Construction is terminated at any time during construction. Print Name Affix below the seal of the licensed Signature Initials Sample Professional Engineer in accordance with provincial Print Name of Firm or Company legislation. Print Address Print Municipality Postal Code Telephone Fax E-mail © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 140

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Schedule “A-5” Field Review of Construction Inspection Commitment Certificate Electrical Design Requirements

Preamble

Whereas the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989,

Chapter 46, hereinafter referred to as the “Act” applies to the construction or demolition of a building; And

Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs has by regulation adopted the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings , with amendments as the Nova Scotia Building Code, requiring compliance with the Nova Scotia Building Code in the construction or demolition of buildings; And

Whereas architects and professional engineers are required by their respective statutes, regulations, and bylaws, to ensure the general public of competent standards and ethical conduct in the design of buildings; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the Nova Scotia Building Code requires professionals to design buildings in conformance with the minimum standards of the Nova Scotia Building Code with sufficient drawings and documents to show how these standards have been met; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the regulations made pursuant to the Act, requires that these buildings be reviewed at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to determine general compliance with the design drawings accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and all revisions thereto; To: Authority Having Jurisdiction Date Address Dear Authority Having Jurisdiction Re: Address of Project Name of Project Legal Description of Project This is to advise that I am the professional engineer appointed by the owner or prime consultant to perform the Field Review of Construction for the ELECTRICAL DESIGN aspects of this project, which are within

Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code and Parts 4 and 7 of the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings. I hereby certify for the Electrical Design Requirements that 1) I will review the electrical shop drawings to determine general compliance with the design documents, however, the party producing the shop drawings remains responsible for the design expressed therein; © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 141

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 2) I will coordinate the review of changes to the electrical design documents to ensure that the applicable professional engineer(

s) determines whether the changes conform to the Code; and 3) I will complete the Certification of Field Review of Construction and return it to the authority having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit. Please be advised that I may delegate some or all of my duties associated with the Field Review of Construction to another person employed by me or my firm where it is consistent with prudent professional practice to do so. The functions will however be performed under my supervision in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act.

The undersigned shall notify the authority having jurisdiction, in writing as soon as practical, but not later than 72 hours after the event, if the contract for Field Review of Construction is terminated at any time during construction. Print Name Affix below the seal of the licensed Signature Initials Sample Professional Engineer in accordance with provincial Print Name of Firm or Company legislation. Print Address Print Municipality Postal Code Telephone Fax E-mail

Schedule “A-6” Field Review of Construction Inspection Commitment Certificate Fire Suppression Systems Design Requirements

Preamble

Whereas the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989,

Chapter 46, hereinafter referred to as the “Act” applies to the construction or demolition of a building; And

Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs has by regulation adopted the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings, with amendments as the Nova Scotia Building Code, requiring compliance with the Nova Scotia Building Code in the construction or demolition of buildings; And

Whereas architects and professional engineers are required by their respective statutes, regulations, and bylaws, to ensure the general public of competent standards and ethical conduct in the design of buildings; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the Nova Scotia Building Code requires professionals to design buildings in conformance with the minimum standards of the Nova Scotia Building Code with sufficient drawings and documents to show how these standards have been met; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the regulations made pursuant to the Act, requires that these buildings be reviewed at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to determine general compliance with the design drawings accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and all revisions thereto; © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 142

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 To: Authority Having Jurisdiction Date Address Dear Authority Having Jurisdiction Re: Address of Project Name of Project Legal Description of Project This is to advise that I am the professional engineer appointed by the owner or prime consultant to perform the Field Review of Construction for the FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS DESIGN requirements.

I hereby certify for the Fire Suppression Systems Design Requirements that 1) I will review the fire suppression systems shop drawings to determine general compliance with the design documents, however, the party producing the shop drawings remains responsible for the design expressed therein; 2) I will coordinate the review of changes to the fire suppression systems design documents to ensure that the applicable professional engineer(

s) determines whether the changes conform to the Code; 3) I will complete the Certification of Field Review of Construction and return it to the authority having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit; 4) I will file a copy of this form, a copy of the shop drawings, and specifications for the fire suppression system, and a copy of the appropriate contractor’s material and test certificate for the system, as required by Sentence 3.2.5.12.(1) of the Code, with the authority having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit.

Please be advised that I may delegate some or all of my duties associated with the Field Review of Construction to another person employed by me or my firm where it is consistent with prudent professional practice to do so. The functions will however be performed under my supervision in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act. The undersigned shall notify the authority having jurisdiction, in writing as soon as practical, but not later than 72 hours after the event, if the contract for Field Review of Construction is terminated at any time during construction. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 Print Name Affix below the seal of the licensed Signature Initials Sample Professional Engineer in accordance with provincial Print Name of Firm or Company legislation. Print Address Print Municipality Postal Code Telephone Fax E-mail

Schedule “A-7” Field Review of Construction Inspection Commitment Certificate Geotechnical Design Requirements

Preamble

Whereas the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989,

Chapter 46, hereinafter referred to as the “Act” applies to the construction or demolition of a building; And

Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs has by regulation adopted the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings, with amendments as the Nova Scotia Building Code, requiring compliance with the Nova Scotia Building Code in the construction or demolition of buildings; And

Whereas architects and professional engineers are required by their respective statutes, regulations, and bylaws, to ensure the general public of competent standards and ethical conduct in the design of buildings; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the Nova Scotia Building Code requires professionals to design buildings in conformance with the minimum standards of the Nova Scotia Building Code with sufficient drawings and documents to show how these standards have been met; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the regulations made pursuant to the Act, requires that these buildings be reviewed at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to determine general compliance with the design drawings accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and all revisions thereto; To: Authority Having Jurisdiction Date Address Dear Authority Having Jurisdiction Re: Address of Project Name of Project © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 144

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 Legal Description of Project This is to advise that I am the professional engineer appointed by the owner or prime consultant to perform the Field Review of Construction for the GEOTECHNICAL (PERMANENT) DESIGN requirements. I hereby certify for the Geotechnical (Permanent) Systems Design Requirements that 1) I will review the Geotechnical shop drawings to determine general compliance with the design documents, however, the party producing the shop drawings remains responsible for the design expressed therein; 2) I will coordinate the review of changes to the Geotechnical design documents to ensure that the applicable professional engineer(

s) determines whether the changes conform to the Code; and 3) I will complete the Certification of Field Review of Construction and return it to the authority having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit. Please be advised that I may delegate some or all of my duties associated with the Field Review of Construction to another person employed by me or my firm where it is consistent with prudent professional practice to do so. The functions will however be performed under my supervision in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act.

The undersigned shall notify the authority having jurisdiction, in writing as soon as practical, but not later than 72 hours after the event, if the contract for Field Review of Construction is terminated at any time during construction. Print Name Affix below the seal of the licensed Signature Initials Sample Professional Engineer in accordance with provincial Print Name of Firm or Company legislation. Print Address Print Municipality Postal Code Telephone Fax E-mail

Schedule “A-8” Field Review of Construction Inspection Commitment Certificate Plumbing Design Requirements

Preamble

Whereas the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989,

Chapter 46, hereinafter referred to as the “Act” applies to the construction or demolition of a building; © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 145

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 And

Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs has by regulation adopted the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings , with amendments as the Nova Scotia Building Code, requiring compliance with the Nova Scotia Building Code in the construction or demolition of buildings; And

Whereas architects and professional engineers are required by their respective statutes, regulations, and bylaws, to ensure the general public of competent standards and ethical conduct in the design of buildings; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the Nova Scotia Building Code requires professionals to design buildings in conformance with the minimum standards of the Nova Scotia Building Code with sufficient drawings and documents to show how these standards have been met; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the regulations made pursuant to the Act, requires that these buildings be reviewed at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to determine general compliance with the design drawings accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and all revisions thereto; To: Authority Having Jurisdiction Date Address Dear Authority Having Jurisdiction Re: Address of Project Name of Project Legal Description of Project This is to advise that I am the professional engineer appointed by the owner or prime consultant to perform the Field Review of Construction for the PLUMBING DESIGN requirements.

I hereby certify for the Plumbing Design Requirements that 1) I will review the plumbing shop drawings to determine general compliance with the design documents, however, the party producing the shop drawings remains responsible for the design expressed therein; 2) I will coordinate the review of changes to the plumbing design documents to ensure that the applicable professional engineer(

s) determines whether the changes conform to the Code; and 3) I will complete the Certification of Field Review of Construction and return it to the authority having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit. Please be advised that I may delegate some or all of my duties associated with the Field Review of Construction to another person employed by me or my firm where it is consistent with prudent professional practice to do so. The functions will however be performed under my supervision in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 146

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 The undersigned shall notify the authority having jurisdiction, in writing as soon as practical, but not later than 72 hours after the event, if the contract for Field Review of Construction is terminated at any time during construction. Print Name Affix below the seal of the licensed Signature Initials Sample Professional Engineer in accordance with provincial legislation. Print Name of Firm or Company Print Address Print Municipality Postal Code Telephone Fax E-mail

Schedule “A-9” Field Review of Construction Inspection Commitment Certificate Interior Design Requirements

Preamble

Whereas the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989,

Chapter 46, hereinafter referred to as the “Act” applies to the construction or demolition of a building; And

Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs has by regulation adopted the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings , with amendments as the Nova Scotia Building Code, requiring compliance with the Nova Scotia Building Code in the construction or demolition of buildings; And

Whereas architects, interior designers, and professional engineers are required by their respective statutes, regulations, and bylaws, to ensure the general public of competent standards and ethical conduct in the design of buildings; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the Nova Scotia Building Code requires professionals to design buildings in conformance with the minimum standards of the Nova Scotia Building Code with sufficient drawings and documents to show how these standards have been met; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the regulations made pursuant to the Act, requires that these buildings be reviewed at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to determine general compliance with the design drawings accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and all revisions thereto; To: Authority Having Jurisdiction Date Address Dear Authority Having Jurisdiction © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 147

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 Re: Address of Project Name of Project Legal Description of Project This is to advise that I am the interior designer appointed by the owner or prime consultant to perform the Field Review of Construction for the INTERIOR DESIGN requirements.

I hereby certify for the interior design requirements that 1) I will review the shop drawings relevant to this certificate to determine general compliance with the design documents, however, the party producing the shop drawings remains responsible for the design expressed therein; 2) I will coordinate the review of changes to the design documents relevant to this certificate to ensure that the changes conform to the Code; and 3) I will complete the Certification of Field Review of Construction and return it to the authority having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit.

Please be advised that I may delegate some or all of my duties associated with the Field Review of Construction to another person employed by me or my firm where it is consistent with prudent professional practice to do so. The functions will however be performed under my supervision in accordance with the Interior Designers Act. The undersigned shall notify the authority having jurisdiction, in writing as soon as practical, but not later than 72 hours after the event, if the contract for Field Review of Construction is terminated at any time during construction.

Print Name Affix below the seal of the Signature Initials Sample Registered Interior Designer in accordance with provincial Print Name of Firm or Company legislation, where applicable. Print Address Print Municipality Postal Code Telephone Fax E-mail

Schedule “A-10” Field Review of Construction Inspection Commitment Certificate Resource Conservation Measures–Energy

Preamble

Whereas the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989,

Chapter 46, hereinafter referred to as the “Act” applies to the construction or demolition of a building; © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 148

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 And

Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs has by regulation adopted the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings , with amendments, as the Nova Scotia Building Code, requiring compliance with it as adopted for the construction or demolition of buildings; And

Whereas architects, interior designers, and professional engineers are required by their respective statutes, regulations, and bylaws, to ensure the general public of competent standards and ethical conduct in the design of buildings; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the Nova Scotia Building Code requires professionals to design buildings in conformance with the minimum standards of the Nova Scotia Building Code with sufficient drawings and documents to show how these standards have been met; And

Whereas

Part 2 of the regulations made pursuant to the Act, requires that these buildings be reviewed at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to determine general compliance with the design drawings accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and all revisions thereto; To: Authority Having Jurisdiction Date Address Dear Authority Having Jurisdiction Re: Address of Project Name of Project Legal Description of Project This is to advise that I am the architect or the professional engineer appointed by the owner or prime consultant to perform the Field Review of Construction for the Resource Conservation Measures–Energy requirements for the following disciplines, which I have checked and initialled G Building Design G Plumbing G Mechanical G Electrical I hereby certify for the Resource Conservation Measures Requirements–Energy that 1) I will comply with the requirements of Division C of the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings ; 2) I will review the energy shop drawings to determine general compliance with the design documents; however, the party producing the shop drawings remains responsible for the design expressed therein; 3) I will coordinate the review of changes to the energy design documents to ensure that the changes conform to the Code; 4) Where the size and complexity of the design has been identified, I will coordinate additional areas of review as deemed appropriate in consultation with the authority having jurisdiction and; © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 6 5) I will complete the Certification of Field Review of Construction and return it to the authority having jurisdiction prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit. Please be advised that I may delegate some or all of my duties associated with the Field Review of Construction to another person employed by me or my firm where it is consistent with prudent professional practice to do so. The functions will however be performed under my supervision in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act or the Nova Scotia Architects Act.

The undersigned shall notify the authority having jurisdiction, in writing as soon as practical, but not later than 72 hours after the event, if the contract for Field Review of Construction is terminated at any time during construction. Sign and affix below the seal of the Architect or licensed Professional Engineer in accordance with provincial legislation. Print Name Affix below the seal of the licensed Signature Initials Sample Professional Engineer or Architect in accordance with provincial Print Name of Firm or Company legislation, where applicable. Print Address Print Municipal