QHBA's Industry Update
For October 8
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Join us for first dinner meeting since 2019!
October 19th
6PM
Belleville Club
MOVING FORWARD - What's next for BOQ Municipalities?
Special guest speakers (may) include:
Quinte West - Mayor Jim Harrison
Prince Edward County - Mayor Steve Ferguson
Belleville - Mayor Mitch Panciuk
Brighton - Mayor Brian Ostrander
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CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2021
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CATEGORIES ADDED FOR 2021:
Builder/Developer of the Year
Renovator of the Year
Supplier of the Year
Judging Criteria - AVAILABLE ONLINE
Submissions Close on November 15, 2021 at 11:59 pm.
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CITY OF BELLEVILLE - DEVELOPMENT CHARGES UPDATE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS
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MEMBER DC UPDATE - CITY OF BELLEVILLE:
- QHBA Staff/Executive met with Builder/Developer Members on October 7, to discuss the draft deputation and submission to Belleville City Council.
- City of Belleville released their DC Background Study on October 6th - the link to the Study has been provided above
- QHBA's Final Draft Presentation which includes our proposal, to be sent Builder/Developer members for final feedback/comments on Tuesday, October 12
- QHBA will also be drafting official correspondence which clearly outlines our position and proposal to Council for consideration prior to Council meeting on October 25, 2021 - this letter will be sent to members for review/feedback/comments on Tuesday, October 12.
- Members who missed the DC update meeting can contact Ruth Estwick, CEO at info@quintehomebuilders.com or at 613-970-2216 and a copy of the meeting will be sent to you.
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BUILDING PERMIT UPDATE -
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY:
Prince Edward County building department is dealing with a current backlog of applications and will be working towards clearing this backlog within the next few weeks. In our best year we issued 1048 permits, from January 1st to October 4th this year we have received 968 building permit applications. To help speed up the process, where there are outstanding items such as conservation or subdivision approvals, applications will be reviewed and processed to be ready to issue when those items are complete.
Permit applications for Commercial projects, New Homes and additions, requiring mechanical drawings for HVAC will be reviewed, processed and issued but the missing documentation must be received prior to a structural framing inspection.
Andy Harrison, CBCO, CRBO
Chief Building Official,
Department of Development Services
The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward
T: 613-476-2148 ext 2041, F: 613-471-2051
aharrison@pecounty.on.ca
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280 Picton Main Street, Picton ON K0K2T0
Mailing Address: 332 Picton Main Street, Picton ON K0K2T0
www.thecounty.ca | facebook | twitter
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Note from Enbridge Gas regarding Stub Services:
If you would like to schedule a stub service install:
- please ensure that your application has been submitted via Enbridge Gas/GetConnected at least 5 days in advance prior to contacting NPL to schedule the install
- Contact NPL Canada at bellevilleoperations@NPLCanada.com with the Get Connected ID # and address to arrange an install date at least 5 days in advance
All stub service invoices should be directed to kingdrafting@enbridge.com.
Please note prior to the installation crew’s arrival;
- Ensure wall is marked with yellow inverted “T” to indicate meter location & grade as per your application (as below).
- Ensure trench is properly excavated with a leveled base of sand and free of debris.
- Ensure stub is adequately exposed for connection with a minimum of 18” – 24” exposed.
- Ensure arrangements have been made to have the service line covered with 6” of sand immediately following installation and prior to backfilling.
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Please be aware that on October 5th, 2021, Tarion released the below notice to members that assessment of chargeability will be returning to the time of the warranty assessment effective Monday, November 29th, 2021.
Assessment of Chargeability
In line with provincial health requirements last year, Tarion increased the use of virtual inspections and temporarily moved the assessment of chargeability to the time of the claim inspection. This temporary modification to chargeability was put in place to help industry adjust to the ongoing changes to the claims process due the pandemic.
As provincial health requirements have evolved and we return to more in-person inspections, effective November 29, 2021 the temporary modification to chargeability is being removed and assessment of chargeability is moving back to the time of the warranty assessment. Conciliation fees for homeowners, which were also waived last year, were reinstated earlier this year.
New Temporary COVID-19 Exception to Chargeability
We are advised that the pandemic is causing disruptions in the manufacturing and distribution of building materials, hardware, appliances and equipment required for new home construction and service.
All exceptions to chargeability that are outlined in Registrar Bulletin 04, and all other provisions outlined in RB04 will continue to apply. However, for all conciliations that take place on or after November 29, 2021, Tarion will also add a temporary exception to chargeability. This exception will address issues with supply chains, material shortages and trades as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order for the exception to be applied, the conditions will have to be met as outlined in the revised Registrar Bulletin 04.
If the criteria are met and the exception is found to apply, Tarion can extend the post-conciliation repair period and document the extension provided in the Warranty Assessment Report.
If builders are aware that an item will be delayed due to COVID-19, every attempt should be made to contact Tarion well before the conciliation to request an extension to the pre-conciliation repair period, pursuant to Registrar Bulletin 01 and Registrar Bulletin 02.
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