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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: January 19, 2025 Report Number: PDS-004-26
Authored by: Brent Rice, Chief Building Official
Submitted By: Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Development Services
Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO
By-law Number: Resolution Number:
File Number:
Report Subject: Appointment of a Deputy Chief Building Official
Recommendation:
1.That Report PDS-004-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2.That Brad Muma be appointed as a Deputy Chief Building Official for Municipality of
Clarington, with authority to exercise all powers and perform all duties of the Chief
Building Official as prescribed under the Building Code Act, effective immediately;
3.That the By-law attached to Report PDS-004-26, as Attachment 1, to amend the
Building By-law 2024-006, to add Brad Muma as a Deputy Chief Building Official be
approved; and
4.That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-004-26, and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
PD-011-262026-006
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Report Overview
1. Background
1.1 The Building Code Act requires that each municipality appoint a Chief Building Official
(CBO) to administer and enforce the Ontario Building Code within its jurisdiction. The
Act also permits municipalities to appoint one or more Deputy Chief Building Officials
(DCBOs) to carry out the statutory responsibilities of the CBO when necessary.
1.2 In September 2022, Brendan Grigg was appointed as a Deputy Chief Building Official.
Having multiple DCBOs ensures continuous coverage, compliance with the Bu ilding
Code Act, and supports succession planning within the Building Division. The
appointment of multiple DCBOs is a common practice among municipalities to maintain
operational stability and uninterrupted service delivery.
1.3 Brad Muma was recently hired by the Municipality of Clarington as Supervisor of
Inspection. Brad possesses the required qualifications to act as a Deputy Chief Building
Official and brings extensive experience in the building industry, making him well-suited
for this statutory role.
1.4 Following this appointment, Brendan Grigg will continue to lead the Plans Examination
group, while Brad Muma will oversee the Building, Plumbing, and HVAC Inspection
group. This structure ensures effective leadership and operational efficiency within the
Building Division.
2. Financial Considerations
2.1 Not Applicable.
3. Strategic Plan
3.1 The appointment of an additional Deputy Chief Building will enhance the Lead priorities
of the Strategic Plan to promote additional resources to support organizational
development, and corporate-wide service delivery continuity.
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4. Climate Change
4.1 Not Applicable.
5. Concurrence
5.1 Not Applicable.
6. Conclusion
6.1 It is respectfully recommended that that Brad Muma be appointed as a Deputy Chief
Building Official.
Staff Contact: Brent Rice, Director of Building and Chief Building Official, 905-623-3379 ext.
2303 or brice@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Draft By-law to appoint Brad Muma as Deputy Chief Building Official
Interested Parties:
There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.
Attachment 1 to Report PDS-004-26
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law 2026-XXX
Being a by-law to amend By-law 2024-006, the Building By-law, to appoint Brad
Muma as Deputy Chief Building Official for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington.
Whereas the Municipal Act 2001, S. 2001, c.25 as amended, authorizes the Council of
any municipality to appoint certain officers and employees as may be necessary for the
purposes of the corporation, or for carrying into effect or enforcing any Act of By-Law of
the Council;
And whereas the Building Code Act, SO. 1992, c.23 s.3(2) provides that the Council of
each Municipality shall appoint a Chief Building Official and such Inspectors as are
necessary for the enforcement of the Building Code Act in the areas in which the
Municipality has jurisdiction;
And whereas the Council of the Municipality of Clarington deems it desirable to appoint
a Deputy Chief Building Official;
And whereas the Council of the Municipality of Clarington has approved the
recommendations of Report PDS-004-26regarding the appointment;
Now therefore the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. That Schedule “A” to By-law 2017-086 is amended by adding the following to
Row 2:
Column 2 (Name) = Brad Muma
Column 3 (Municipal Title) = Deputy Chief Building Official
Column 4 (Provincial BCIN) = 42038
2. That this by-law shall come into force and effect on the date the by-law is
deemed passed under Part VI of the Municipal Act.
Passed in Open Council this XX day of MMMM, 2026.
_____________________________________
Adrian Foster, Mayor
Attachment 1 to Report PDS-004-26
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June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
By signing this by-law on XXXX XX, YYYY, Mayor Adrian Foster will not
exercise the power to veto this by-law and this by-law is deemed passed as of
this date