Ottawa : Règlement no 2013-416, art. 92 — Property Standards By-law

1) In addition to the minimum standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property in the City as set out in this by-law, the owner or occupant of a Part IV Heritage Property or

a Part V Heritage Property shall:

• a) maintain, preserve and protect the heritage attributes so as to maintain the heritage character, visual and structural heritage integrity of the building or structure;
• b) maintain the property and the components of the property that hold up, support or protect the heritage attributes in a manner that will ensure the protection and preservation of the heritage attributes. REPAIR OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES 2) Despite any other provision of this by-law, where a heritage attribute of a Part IV Heritage Property or a Part V Heritage Property can be repaired, the heritage attribute shall not be replaced and shall be repaired:
• a) in a manner that minimizes damage to the heritage values and attributes of the property;
• b) in a manner that maintains the design, colour, texture, grain or other distinctive features of the heritage attribute;
• c) using the same types of material as the original material being repaired and in keeping with the design, colour, texture, grain and any other distinctive features of the original material; and
• d) where the same types of material as the original material are no longer available, using alternative materials that replicate the design, colour, texture, grain or other distinctive features and appearance of the original material. REPLACEMENT OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES BY-LAW NO. 2013-416 3) Despite any other provision of this by-law and subject to the Ontario Heritage Act and the Building Code Act, 1992, where a heritage attribute of a Part IV Heritage Property or

a Part V Heritage Property cannot be repaired, the heritage attribute shall be replaced

• a) using the same types of material as the original;
• b) where the same types of material as the original material are no longer available, using alternative materials that replicate the design, colour, texture, grain or other distinctive features and appearance of the original material; and
• c) in a manner that replicates the design, colour, texture, grain and other distinctive features VACANT AND DAMAGED HERITAGE PROPERTIES 4) The owner of a vacant Part IV Heritage Property or a Part V Heritage Property shall protect the building and property against the risk of fire, storm, neglect, intentional damage or damage by other causes by effectively preventing the entrance to it of all animals and unauthorized persons and by closing and securing openings to the building with boarding:
• a) that completely covers the opening and is properly fitted in a watertight manner within the side jambs, the head jamb and the exterior bottom sill of the door or window opening so the exterior trim and cladding remains uncovered and undamaged by the boarding;
• b) that is fastened securely in a manner that minimizes damage to the heritage attributes and the historic fabric and is reversible; and
• c) in a manner that minimizes visual impact. 5) Despite Sections 1 to 4 inclusive, no window, door or other opening on a Part IV Heritage Property or Part V Heritage Property shall be secured by brick or masonry units held in place by mortar. 6) Despite Section 4, where heat is no longer being provided in the building, the water systems shall be drained immediately and adequate ventilation shall be provided. BY-LAW NO. 2013-416 PART VIII ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT CHIEF PROPERTY STANDARDS OFFICER