How to apply
Building Permit applications are available at the Building Inspection Counter at the Regional District Office at 155 George Street, between the hours of 8:30-12:30 and 1:30 -5:00 or Online.
Please ensure that ALL required documents are ready for submission. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed. Application fees collected are non-refundable and cover the costs associated with reviewing and processing the application.
While contractors may be hired to complete construction work, it is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that a building permit is obtained prior to construction commencing.
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Required documents
The following documents are required before you can apply for a permit:
- Building Permit application form
- Plumbing Permit application form
- site plan
- two copies of building plans to scale
- preferred scale of 1/4" per ft, printed 11" by 17" or larger
- example
- construction details
- Appointment of Agent form if you are using a contractor
- title search
- within the last three months
- Record of Sewage registered with Northern Health
- visit Engineers and Geoscientists BC or Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia to find a Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner
- BC Housing – Licencing & Consumer Services (New Home Registry) (only required in special cases depending on size)
- BC Energy Pre-Construction Compliance Report (Energy Step Code) (only required in special cases depending on size)
- truss layout and details
- $100 application processing fee