APRIL 30/2020 – 4:00pm
BUILDING PEI ONE DAY AT A TIME
As we
move forward daily we must continue to build a better, safer and
stronger worksite and environment for our workers
Please
continue to practice proper hand washing and sanitization and
social distancing , without these being followed we may not be
able to continue building and stressing the importance of following Chief
Public Health Office guidelines
"Good afternoon
I've been asked to share
the attached document with you regarding the release of approved Development
Permits as part of Phase 1 of the Renew PEI, Together initiative.
The document also includes a few precautions to be taken on construction sites
as directed by the Chief Public Health Office. (See below)
Thank you"
Joshua Collins, FEC, P.Eng.
Acting
Manager of Inspection Services,
Agriculture
and Land, Inspection
Services,
31 Gordon Drive | PO
Box 2000
Charlottetown PE
| C1A 7N8 Canada
Phone (902) 368-4677 |
Fax (902) 368-5526
Re-Introduction of Permitting and New Construction
Renew PEI, Together outlines the guiding principles and
phased approach to reopening businesses, services and public spaces.
Progression will be gradual and constantly evaluated based on the latest public
health information from PEI's Chief Public Health Office (CPHO). Decisions
during each phase will be based on public health evidence and continuous
monitoring to protect the health and safety of Islanders.
As per the measures outlined in Phase
#1 of the Renew PEI, Together initiative, all new construction can
resume in the province effective Friday, May 1, 2020. The Land Division will
begin releasing approved Development Permits on Monday, May 4, 2020.
We ask that municipal planning authorities also use this
date for releasing approved permits in order to avoid public confusion.
Government offices will continue to be closed to the public
for the time being. However, staff will continue to accept and process
applications. At this time, both Development and Building Permit applications
will be accepted via email, fax or mail.
Phone: 902-368-5280
Fax: 902-368-5526
Email: landsdivision@gov.pe.ca
Mail: 31 Gordon Drive, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 6B8
The CPHO has directed that the following precautions be
taken on construction sites:
·
· Take
all reasonable steps to ensure there are no more than 5 workers per floor or
working near to each other in the general vicinity.
·
· Stay
informed, be prepared and follow public health advice.
·
· Physical
distancing must be observed at all times, with a minimum of two metres (6 ft)
between individuals. This applies to all public areas as well as employee
designated areas such as break areas.
·
· Encourage
frequent hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; if not
available, use a hand sanitizer that contains 60% - 80% alcohol.
·
· Ensure
enhanced cleaning and sanitizing of frequently touched surfaces.
·
· Encourage
vulnerable individuals to exercise caution and minimize high-risk exposures.
·
· An
illness exclusion policy must be in place, which requires staff to stay home if
they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. Persons exhibiting signs of illness
should be asked to leave.
Sam
Sanderson
General Manager
Construction Association of PEI
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