Division A
Compliance, Objectives and Functional Statements
Part 1 — Compliance
Section 1.2. Compliance
1.2.1. Compliance with this 
By-law
1.2.1.1. Compliance with this By-law
1) Compliance with this By-law shall be achieved by
By-law shall be achieved bya) complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B (see Appendix A), or
b) 
using alternative solutions, accepted by the Chief Building Official under Section 2.3. of Division C, that will achieve at least the minimum level of
performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objectives and
functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions
(see Appendix A).
using alternative solutions, accepted by the Chief Building Official under Section 2.3. of Division C, that will achieve at least the minimum level of
performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objectives and
functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions
(see Appendix A).
2) For the purposes of compliance with this By-law as required in Clause (1)(b), the objectives and functional statements attributed to the acceptable solutions in Division B shall be
the objectives and functional statements referred to in Subsection 1.1.2. of Division B.
By-law as required in Clause (1)(b), the objectives and functional statements attributed to the acceptable solutions in Division B shall be
the objectives and functional statements referred to in Subsection 1.1.2. of Division B.
3) Despite Clause (1)(b), an alternative solution shall not be used in place of an acceptable solution if the acceptable solution expressly requires conformance to a
provincial enactment other than Book I (General) or Book II (Plumbing Systems) of
the Building By-law.
Despite Clause (1)(b), an alternative solution shall not be used in place of an acceptable solution if the acceptable solution expressly requires conformance to a
provincial enactment other than Book I (General) or Book II (Plumbing Systems) of
the Building By-law.
1.2.1.2. Responsibility of Owner
1) Unless otherwise specified in this By-law, the owner of a building shall be the person responsible for carrying out the provisions of this By-law in relation to that building.
By-law, the owner of a building shall be the person responsible for carrying out the provisions of this By-law in relation to that building.
2) The owner of a building is in no way relieved of full responsibility for complying with this By-law by the Chief Building Official
By-law by the Chief Building Officiala) granting a building permit,
b) approving drawings or specifications, or
c) carrying out inspections.
1.2.2. Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment
1.2.2.1. Characteristics of Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment
1) All materials, appliances, systems and equipment installed to meet the requirements of this By-law shall possess the necessary characteristics to perform their intended functions when installed in or serving a building.
By-law shall possess the necessary characteristics to perform their intended functions when installed in or serving a building.
1.2.2.2. Storage on the Building Site
1) All building materials, appliances and equipment on the building site shall be stored in such a way as to prevent the deterioration or impairment of their essential properties.
1.2.2.3. Used Materials, Appliances and Equipment
1) Unless otherwise specified, used materials, appliances and equipment are permitted to be reused when they meet the requirements of this
By-law for new materials and are satisfactory for the intended use.
By-law for new materials and are satisfactory for the intended use.