A Building Permit is required for most construction, renovation, and demolition projects. This ensures that projects meet safety standards outlined in the BC Building Code and other technical regulations.
You will need a Building Permit if you are:
- Demolishing a building or part of a building.
- Constructing a new building or accessory structure, such as a garage, shed, or deck.
- Renovating or altering an existing building, including:
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Adding or removing walls, doors, or windows.
- Moving interior walls or existing plumbing, electrical, or gas lines.
- Structural repairs.
- Performing drywall repairs that impact fire separations
- Creating additional floor area.
- Installing or modifying electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems.
- Adding a secondary suite to an existing house.
- Changing the use of a commercial space.
- Completing tenant improvements for a new or existing commercial space.
Projects that do not typically require a Building Permit include cosmetic updates, such as painting, tiling, or replacing cabinets without altering structural or mechanical systems.
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Essential City Services
Though some of our facilities are closed or operating with reduced services, we continue to provide the essential services you rely on.
Status: Normal Service
Policing, Fire Services, & Emergency Management.
Status: Normal Service
Enforcement of regulations and bylaws.
Status: Modified Service
Building and fire inspections.
Status: Normal Service
Environmental protection.
Status: Normal Service
Coordination of critical social & community services.
Status: Normal Service
Critical infrastructure maintenance & repair.
Status: Modified Service
Traffic signal & street light operation and response to public safety issues.
Status: Normal Service
Potable water distribution, fire suppression & sewage collection.
Status: Normal Service
Curbside collection of solid waste, green waste & recycling.
Status: Modified Service
Operation of civic buildings, including parks washrooms.
Other Core Services
Many of our regular core services are now online or with slightly modified processes.
Status: Available Online
Submissions & processing accepted online.
Status: Modified Service
Applications accepted electronically.
Status: Modified Service
Public engagements, Public hearings & meetings are running virtually.
Status: Modified Service,
Available Online
Some services available online.
Status: Normal Service
Normal hours and access has resumed.
Status: Open
All City playgrounds are open.
Status: Modified Service
Critical replacements only.
Status: Modified Service
Reduction in mowing & horticulture program.
Status: Modified Service
Projects with contracts in place will proceed.
Status: Modified Service
We are recruiting for select positions.