Building and Plumbing Permits

Building permits

A building permit is required before you build, demolish, repair or alter most structures, including:

  • buildings
  • decks
  • garages and carports
  • secondary suites

Plumbing permits

A plumbing permit is required for the following:

  • alterations to commercial or residential plumbing systems
  • installation of fire suppression systems
  • installation of irrigation systems

Applying for a permit

All permit applications must be submitted digitally using the building permit application form.

  • If your project includes a building permit, a separate plumbing permit is not required. Plumbing details, such as the number of fixtures and plumbing contractor information, are included in the building permit application.
  • For stand-alone plumbing permits, use the same building permit application form. Be sure to include a drawing showing fixture locations.

Your application will only be processed once all required components are received and reviewed by a building official.

Fire safety on construction sites

A construction fire safety plan must be submitted with the building permit application for large commercial, industrial and multi-family developments.

Geodetic elevations on site plans

In accordance with Building Bylaw No. 3114, all new building permit applications for standard buildings (e.g. new residential and commercial projects) must include a site plans showing the final proposed elevations at the four main corners of the building. This ensures compliance with the development's lot grading plan.

Please note: Permit fees and other associated costs will be calculated by staff and are due upon permit issuance.

Information guides

The following guides have been created to help understand the plans and attachments required for permit applications:

Example drawings

Hazardous materials

For information on handling hazardous materials during construction, visit hazardous materials.