The City of St. John's would like to advise the public of five amendments to its by-laws which were approved at the Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 9. The amendments are detailed below.

Plumbing By-Law (Amendment NO. 1-2024)

The St. John’s Municipal Council has enacted the St. John’s Plumbing (Amendment No. 1-2024) By-Law.

The amendment will make the process by which certification is accepted and authorizations of the use of the plumbing system more efficient.

Commercial Maintenance By-Law (Amendment NO. 1-2024)

The St. John’s Municipal Council has enacted the St. John’s Commercial Maintenance (Amendment No. 1-2024) By-Law.

The amendment is to add provisions related to the securing and maintenance of vacant commercial buildings and the certification and working condition of heating systems.

Electrical By-Law (Amendment NO. 1-2024)

The St. John’s Municipal Council has enacted the St. John’s Electrical (Amendment No. 1-2024) By-Law.

The amendment is to update the reference to the Canadian Electrical Code 2024, and to make the process by which certification is accepted and the authorization of the supply of electrical energy more efficient.

Sign By-Law (Amendment NO. 1-2024)

The St. John’s Municipal Council has enacted the St. John’s Sign (Amendment No. 1-2024) By-Law.

The amendment is to revise provisions related to the enforcement of signs placed on utility poles.

Open Air Fire Regulations By-Law (Amendment NO. 1-2024)

The St. John’s Municipal Council has enacted the St. John’s Open Air Fire Regulations (Amendment No. 1-2024) By-Law.

The amendment is to cover the equipment people currently use for outdoor fires and to modernize provisions of the By-Law in consultation with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department.

For more information, you can review the minutes from the July 9 meeting.