Building
Prior to commencing work related to your project you must obtain a Building Permit.
The Building and Plumbing Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1) No. 18-107 [PDF - 367 KB] is now in effect for the Building and Plumbing Regulation Bylaw No.17-113.
Application Requirements
Refer to the following application checklists to ensure you have a complete application. Applications will be screend for completeness at the Development Centre Counter prior to formal acceptance. Plans that fail to meet the Application Checklist standards will not be accepted and will require amendments and resubmission.
Please check that you have all the information required in the Application Checklists before applying for your permit. Should you need further information prior to application, please contact Permits and Inspections staff for building permit application information.
Please visit our ePermits page for information regarding paperless building permit applications.
Pre-Application Meetings
The City facilitates a pre-application meeting with staff at your request. This meeting can be used as a tool in the planning process and helps to expedite the building permit application process. Please contact the Permits and Inspections staff for more information or to book an appointment.
Application Form
- Building Permit Application Form [PDF - 530 KB]
- Revision After Building Permit Issuance Form [PDF - 69 KB]
Application Checklists
- Paper Applications: Complex Building Application Checklist (New Projects, Additions and Exterior Alteration) [PDF - 312 KB]
- Paperless Applications: Complex Building e-Checklist (New Projects, Additions and Exterior Alteration).pdf [PDF - 748 KB]
- Paper Applications: Complex Building Application Checklist (Interior Alterations, Change of Use) [PDF - 312 KB]
- Paperless Applications: Complex Building Application e-Checklist (Interior Alterations, Change of Use) [PDF - 693 KB]
- Paper Applications: Single Family Dwelling or Duplex Application Checklist (New Projects, Additions and Exterior Alterations) [PDF - 327 KB]
- Paperless Applications: Single Family Dwelling or Duplex Application e-Checklist (New Projects, Additions and Exterior Alterations) [PDF - 1 MB]
- Paper Applications: Single Family Dwelling or Duplex Application Checklist (Interior Alterations, Change of Use) [PDF - 331 KB]
- Paperless Applications: Single Family Dwelling or Duplex Application e-Checklist (Interior Alterations, Change of Use) [PDF - 744 KB]
- Paper Applications: Interior Strip Out Application Checklist (All Buildings) [PDF - 285 KB]
- Paperless Applications: Interior Strip Out Application e-Checklist (All Buildings) [PDF - 620 KB]
- Paper Applications: Demolition Application Checklist (Building Removal) [PDF - 299 KB]
- Paperless Applications: Demolition Application e-Checklist (for Paperless Demolition Applications) [PDF - 608 KB]
Additional Information and Resources
- Permit Package Information Forms [PDF - 616 KB]
- Solid Fuel-Fired Appliance Checklist [PDF - 168 KB]
- Deck Example Plans 2013 [PDF - 416 KB]
- TECA Checklist for Forced Air Systems [PDF - 338 KB]
- TECA Checklist for an HRV [PDF - 336 KB]
- TECA Checklist for CRV Systems [PDF - 337 KB]
- TECA Checklist for Exhaust Fans & Passive Inlets [PDF - 336 KB]
- Fire Alarm Permitting and Application Procedure.pdf [PDF - 72 KB]
- Fixture Hydraulic Load Calculation for Water Service Pipe.pdf [PDF - 203 KB]
