Division C
Administrative Provisions

Part 3 — Appeals, Offences and Penalties and Transition Provisions

Section 3.2. change beginOffences and Penalties

3.2.1. Violation of By-law

3.2.1.1. Offences
1) Every person who
a) violates any of the provisions of this By-law,
b) suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or in violation of any of the provisions of this By-law,
c) neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done by any of the provisions of this By-law,
d) does any act which violates any of the provisions of this By-law, or
e) fails to comply with an order or notice given under this By-law,
is guilty of an offence against this By-law and liable to the penalties hereby imposed.

3.2.2. Fines and Penalties

3.2.2.1. Minimum Fine
1) Every person who commits an offence against this By-law is liable to a fine of no less than $250 and not more than $10,000 for each offence.
3.2.2.2. Continuing Offence
1) Every person who commits an offence of a continuing nature against this By-law is liable to a fine of not less than $250 and no more than $10,000 for each day such offence is continued.
3.2.2.3. Unsafe Condition
1) Despite the minimum fine referred to in Article 3.2.2.1., every person who permits occupancy to occur while an unsafe condition exists in or about a building or the premises is liable to a fine of no less than $500 and not more than $10,000 for each offence.
3.2.2.4. Failure to Comply with an Order
1) Despite the minimum fine referred to in Article 3.2.2.1., every person who fails to comply with an order or notice issued by the Chief Building Official is liable to a fine of no less than $500 and not more than $10,000 for each offence.
3.2.2.5. Work Without a Permit
1) Despite the minimum fine referred to in Article 3.2.2.1., every person who works without permit is liable to a fine of no less than $500 and not more than $10,000 for each offence.
3.2.2.6. Failure to Permit Entry
1) Despite the minimum fine referred to in Article 3.2.2.1., every person who fails to allow the Chief Building Official entry to a building or premises is liable to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $10,000 for each offence.change end