Important notices

New BC Building and Plumbing Code | effective December 10, 2018, and will apply to building permits applied for on or after the effective date.

Mechanical permits include plumbing, drainage, hot water heating and fire sprinklers. The District of West Vancouver does not issue gas permits.

All plumbing permits must be taken out on your behalf by a provincially-qualified contractor unless you can satisfy the plumbing inspector that you have the knowledge and skills appropriate to do the work.

Applications for commercial, multi-family and tenant improvements require two sets of drawings.

Schedule an Inspection

Mechanical Permit

Mechanical Permit Application

Mechanical Permit Fees

More Information

West Vancouver does not issue or inspect gas installations. For details, please visit:

Technical Safety BC