Series consists of letters sent outward from the Sewerage Commissioners.
Victoria (B.C.). Sewerage CommissionersSeries records assessments made and taxes charged and collected on sewer connections in the City under bylaws enacted to raise funds for extending the sewer system. The rolls were compiled by the City Engineer and filed in the office of the Treasurer for collection of taxes levied. See bylaws 284, 341, 400, 402, 424, 456, 516, 557, 592, 616, and 728.
Victoria (B.C.). Treasurer's OfficeSeries consists of letters and reports sent outward from the Plumbing and Sewerage Inspector regarding the plumbing conditions of local buildings.
Victoria (B.C.). Plumbing and Sewerage Inspector's OfficeSeries consists of plumbing and sewer connection applications pertaining to buildings that no longer exist in their original location, having been demolished, moved, or burned (applications pertaining to existing buildings are in the custody of Permits and Inspection).
There are six different kinds of records in this series, all of them used (and filed) together in administering plumbing and sewerage connection applications: Application to connect with sewer; Application to construct plumbing; Application to connect with public surface drains; Application to connect with public surface drains or septic tank; Application to connect with holding tank; and Application to connect house sewers temporarily to public surface water drains. Each application consists of a form and a basic plan of the structure (on linen). The plans show the location of the bathroom(s) and kitchen and indicate where the house plumbing connects to the main sewer. Some applications contain more detailed plans showing elevations, alterations, and additions, as well as correspondence.
The first application to connect to the sewer was made on 1 December 1892.
The design of the forms and the information collected changed over time. Sample data elements for several periods are provided below.
Sample Data Elements:
December 1892 - April 1893
Location of property
Legal description
Date
Owners name
Owners address*
Architect name*
Architect address
Plumber name
Plumber address
Builder name
Builder address
Purpose of building
No. of houses connected
Signature of owner
Owner at the time that the application was made. This is not necessarily the original owner.
**Not necessarily the architect of the building. Since many of the buildings had already been built when indoor plumbing became available, an architect was often hired to incorporate the plumbing into the existing structure.
April 1893 - October 1895
Location of property
Legal description
Owners name
Owners address
Architect name
Architect address
Pipe layer name
Pipe layer address
Builder name
Builder address
Purpose of building
How many buildings
The street on which main sewer is located
Signature of owner
Date
Signature of Agent for owner
Report and recommendation of Inspector
Signature of inspector
Date
Owner at the time that the application was made. This is not necessarily the original owner. Not necessarily the architect of the building. Since many of the buildings had already been built when indoor plumbing became available, an architect was often hired to incorporate the plumbing into the existing structure. Agents signing for owner include: spouse, contractor, architect, plumber and others.
October 1895 - December 1911
Location of property
Legal description
Owners name*
Owners address
Pipe layer name
Pipe layer address
Plumber name
Plumber address
Purpose of building
How many buildings
The street on which main sewer is located
Signature of owner
Date
Signature of Agent for owner**
Report and recommendation of Inspector
Signature of inspector
Date
*Owner at the time that the application was made. This is not necessarily the original owner.
**Agents signing for owner include: spouse, contractor, architect, plumber and others.
January 1912 - 1950s
Location of property
Legal description
Owners name*
Owners address
Pipe layer name
Pipe layer address
Plumber name
Plumber address
Purpose of building
How many buildings
The street on which main sewer is located
A schedule setting out the class and position of plumbing fixtures
Signature of owner
Date
Signature of Agent for owner**
Report and recommendation of Inspector
Signature of inspector
Date
A receipt for a sum as required by the application
*Owner at the time that the application was made. This is not necessarily the original owner.
**Agents signing for owner include: spouse, contractor, architect, plumber and others
Consists of application by M.A. Flewin to connect house at 866 Academy Close to sewer.
Consists of application by W.C. Bunt to connect building at 3025 Albany Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Jason Grahame to connect building at 1731 Albert Avenue to sewer.
Consists of application by McIntosh and Turpel to connect building at 1703 Albert Avenue to sewer.
Consists of application by R. and L. Haward to connect building at 3111 Alder Street to sewer.
Consists of application by J. Guy to connect building at 1727 Albert Avenue to sewer.
Consists of application by Dunford and Son to connect building on Alpha Street to septic tank.
Consists of application by L. Garside to connect building at 3119 Alder Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Fred Smith to connect building at 508 Alpha Street to septic tank.
Consists of application by Dewan Singh to connect building at 480 Alpha Street to septic tank.
Consists of application by George A. Freeman to connect building at 517 Alpha Street to septic tank.
Consists of application by Canadian Northern Railway Co. to connect building at 546 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Canadian Northern Railway Co. to connect building at 550 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by S. Linnell to connect building at 517 Alpha Street to septic tank.
Consists of application by J.L. Hornohook to connect building at 542 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Canadian Northern Railway Co. to connect building at 552 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Charles Bruce to connect building at 564 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Canadian Northern Railway Co. to connect building at 558 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Canadian Northern Railway Co. to connect building at 556 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Mrs. Ada Matson to connect building at 611 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by H. Taylor to connect building at 609 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Joshua Smithurst to connect building at 605 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Mrs. Ada Matson to connect building at 615 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by A.S. Bromley to connect building at 640 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by J. Ralph to connect building at 624 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Domini Singh to connect building at 672 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by C.H. Potter to connect building at 619 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by H. Taylor to connect building at 651 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by C. and R. McCorquodale to connect building at 650 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by A.S. Grist to connect building at 671 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Nellie Hall to connect building at 1512 Amphion Street to sewer.
Consists of application to connect building on Arm Street to sewer.
Consists of application by C. Kersey to connect building at 685 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Peter Barr to connect building at 676 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by M. Corder to connect building at 682 Alpha Street to sewer.
Consists of application by E.B. Knowlton to connect building at 1925 Ashgrove Street to sewer.
Consists of application by F.F. Hedges to connect building on Arm Street to septic tank.
Consists of application by H.M. Black to connect building at 2719 Asquith Street to sewer.
Consists of application by T. Butcher to connect building at 1951 Ashgrove Street to sewer.
Consists of application by G. Musgrave to connect building at 1957 Ashgrove Street to sewer.
Consists of application by Robert Allan to connect building at 643 Avalon Road to sewer.
Consists of application by Walter Dixon to connect building on Balfour Avenue to septic tank.
Consists of application by C. Squires to connect building at 651 Avalon Road to sewer.
Consists of application by A.C. Ross to connect building at 3011 Balfour Avenue to sewer.
Consists of application by W.G. Norris to connect building at 817 Balmoral Road to sewer.
Consists of application by E.H. Hiscock to connect building at 930 Balmoral Road to sewer.