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Building Permit & Inspection Services Fees
Below are the required fees for Building, Mechanical and Electrical Permits. Please review all sections in the Fees and Charges Bylaw for all applicable fees that may be required for your permit. For further clarification please contact the Permits Department at 604-925-7040.
The application fee for Building Permits is $130 or 50 per cent of the permit fee, and is not refundable.
Building Permit Fees based on the Construction Value
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| $0.00 - $5,000.99 | $130 | |
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| $5,001.00 - $250,000.99 |
$130 plus $12.70 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof over $5,001.00 |
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| $250,001.00 - $500,000.99 |
$3,241.50 plus $12.00 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof over $250,001.00 |
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| $500,001.00 - $750,000.99 |
$6,241.50 plus $11.00 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof over $500,001.00 |
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| $750,001.00 and over |
$8,991.50 plus $10.00 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof over $750,001.00 |
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(1) Construction Value as defined in the Building Bylaw 4400, 2004.
(2) The Permit Fee, for repairs for water penetration damage to a multi-family residential building is reduced by 10%.
(3) The Permit Fee is reduced by 10% for Part 3 buildings to a maximum of $1000, if a Registered Professional certifies Building Code Compliance.
(4) The Permit Fee is reduced by 5% for other than Part 3 buildings to a maximum of $250, if a Registered Professional certifies Building Code Compliance.
(5) The Permit fee is doubled if the work is commenced prior to the issuance of the building permit.
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| Address Change request by the owner | $1,200 plus tax | |
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| Alternate Solution Review-first review | $500 | |
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| Alternate Solution Review - subsequent revisions | $350 | |
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Building Plan Copy on CD/DVD (for Single Family Dwelling or Duplex) |
$115 plus tax | |
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Building Plan Copy on CD/DVD (for Commercial, Institutional and Multifamily) |
$250 plus tax | |
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Boulevard Design Plan Review (where construction value is $500,000 or more) |
$200 | |
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| Demolition of Accessory Building | $130 | |
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| Demolition of Single Family or Duplex or other structures | $1,750 | |
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| Digitally Scanning Permit Plans | $80 | |
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| Grandfather In-law Suites (annual renewal) | $85 | |
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| Occupant Load Confirmation | $200 plus tax | |
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Optional Use of Credit Card as method of payment fee (where a refundable deposit or portion to be paid via credit card) |
2.5% of the amount of deposit | |
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| Permit Extension – single family dwellings | 25% of the permit fee for the 1st and 2nd extension, 50% of the permit fee for subsequent extensions, but in all cases not less than $500 | |
| Permit Extension – other than single family dwellings | 25% of the permit fee, but not less than $500 | |
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Property and Building Record Search (Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional) |
$500 plus tax | |
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Property and Building Record Search (Multifamily) |
$300 plus tax | |
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Property and Building Record Search (Single Family and Duplex) |
$200 plus tax | |
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| Re-Inspection Fee (1) | $130 plus tax | |
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| Plan Revisions (2) | $130 | |
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Site Survey Copy (only to the registered owner of the property) |
$25 plus tax | |
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Traffic Management Plan Review (where construction value more than $500,000.00) |
$300 | |
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(1) Where more than one re-inspection is required due to non-compliance with this bylaw, the owner will pay a re-inspection charge, for each inspection after the first re-inspection, prior to any additional inspections being performed by the District. The first re-inspection is free, $130 for 2nd re-inspection, $260 for 3rd re-inspection, $520 for 4th re-inspection and any additional re-inspections.
(2) Before permit issuance: the first revision is free, $130 for 2nd revision, $260 for 3rd revision, $520 for 4th revision and any additional revisions. After permit issuance: $130/hour or part thereof.
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| For an additional or new building for multifamily, commercial, industrial, or institutional development |
$5,000 or 0.75% of the construction value of the proposed work, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $20,000 |
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| All demolition permits | $25,000 | |
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| For each new single family residential dwelling permit; For each new coach house/detached secondary suite dwelling permit; For additions, renovations, alterations in a single family dwelling; For renovations to existing commercial, industrial or institutional buildings (but not tenant improvements) |
$2,500 or 0.75% of the construction value of the proposed work, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $20,000 |
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| For accessory buildings, sheds, carports, garages and similar minor permits with low potential for damage to District assets |
$500 or 0.75% of the construction value of the proposed work, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $2,500. |
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| For tenant improvements |
$500 or 0.75% of the construction value of the proposed work, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1,000. |
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Electrical Permit Fees Based on the Value of the Electrical Works
| Value of Works (1) | Fee / Charge (2) | |
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| $0.00 - $1000.99 | $130 | |
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| $1001.00 - $10,000.99 |
$130 plus $7.30 for each $100 or part thereof over $1000 |
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| $10,001.00 - $50,000.99 |
$787 plus $3.25 for each $100 or part thereof over $10,000 |
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| $50,001.00 - $100,000.99 |
$2,087 plus $2.75 for each $100 or part thereof over $50,000 |
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| $100,001.00 - $250,000.99 |
$3,462 plus $2.10 for each $100 or part thereof over $100,000 |
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| $250,001.00 and over |
$6,612 plus $1.60 for each $100 or part thereof over $250,000 |
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(1) Value of Electrical Works shall be as follows:
a) the value of Electrical Works shall be 4.0% of the “Building Construction Value”;
b) low voltage Electrical Works for each intercom, or entertainment system shall be 0.50% of the “Building Construction Value”;
c) low voltage Electrical Works for each Cable or Telephone, or Data, or, Vacuum, shall be 0.25% of the “Building Construction Value”;
d) the electrical contractor may provide a Value of Electrical Works different than described in 1(a), (b) or (c), when the electrical contractor provides declaration or sworn statement notarized by a BC Notary.
(2) The Permit Fee is doubled if the work is commenced prior to the issuance of the electrical permit.
Miscellaneous Electrical Permit Fees
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Annual Operating Permits: 0-250kVA |
$250 | |
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Annual Operating Permits over 250kVA |
$250 plus $0.85 per kVA of part thereof over 250kVA to a maximum of $1600 |
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| Special Events Electrical Permit | $130 | |
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| Multi-Day Special Events Electrical Permit | $375 | |
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| Temporary Construction Service | $130 | |
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| Re-Inspection Fee(1) | $130 plus tax | |
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(1) Where more than one re-inspection due to non-compliance with this bylaw, the owner will pay a re-inspection charge, prior to any additional inspections being performed by the District. The first re-inspection is free, $130 for 2nd re-inspection, $260 for 3rd re-inspection, $520 for 4th re-inspection and any additional re-inspections.
Plumbing Permit Fees
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Minimum Plumbing Permit Fee (0-4 plumbing fixtures) (1) |
$130 | |
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| More than four (4) plumbing fixtures(1) |
$130 plus $26.50 for each additional plumbing fixture |
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| Re-Pipe Residential Building |
$130 plus $26 per unit |
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| Pool/Spa/Hot Tub (supply and drainage) | $130 | |
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| Re-Inspection Fee (2) | $130 plus tax | |
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(1) Fixture means a receptacle, appliance, apparatus or other device that discharges sewage or clear-water waste, and includes a floor drain.
(2) Where more than one re-inspection is required due to non-compliance with this bylaw, the owner will pay a re-inspection charge, (the first re-inspection is free, $130 for 2nd re-inspection, $260 for 3rd re-inspection, $520 for 4th re-inspection and any additional re-inspections) prior to any additional inspections being performed by the District.
(3) The Permit fee is doubled if the work is commenced prior to the issuance of the plumbinb/drainage/hot water/sprinkler permit.
Drainage Permit Fees
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Drain Tile (for Single Family Dwellings and Duplex) |
$130 | |
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Roof Drainage including Rain Water Leaders (for Single Family Dwellings and Duplex) |
$80 | |
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Drain Tile (for other than Single Family Dwellings and Duplex) |
$130 plus $26.50 for each 30 meter or portions thereof |
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Roof Drainage including rain water leaders (for other than Single Family Dwellings and Duplex) |
$130 plus $26.50 for each rain water leader |
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Utility Services (Water, Sanitary, or Storm) for each service |
$130 for first 30 meters plus $26.50 for each additional 30 meters or part thereof |
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| Re-Inspection Fee (1) | $130 plus tax | |
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(1) Where more than one re-inspection is required due to non-compliance with this bylaw, the owner will pay a re-inspection charge, (the first re-inspection is free, $130 for 2nd re-inspection, $260 for 3rd re-inspection, $520 for 4th re-inspection and any additional re-inspections) prior to any additional inspections being performed in the District.
(2) The Permit fee is doubled if the work is commenced prior to the issuance of the plumbing/drainage/hot water/heating/sprinkler permit.
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| Residential or Commercial Hot Water Heating |
$130 plus $3.20 for 1,000 BTU or part thereof of heating appliance input |
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| Re-Inspection Fee (1) | $130 plus tax | |
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(1) Where more than one re-inspection is required due to non-compliance with this bylaw, the owner will pay a re-inspection charge, (the first re-inspection is free, $130 for 2nd re-inspection, $260 for 3rd re-inspection, $520 for 4th re-inspection and any additional re-inspections) prior to any additional inspections being performed by the District.
(2) The Permit fee is doubled if the work is commenced prior to the issuance of the plumbing/drainage/hot water/heating/sprinkler permit.
Fire Sprinkler System Permit Fees
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| Fire sprinkler system |
$130 plus $3.10 for sprinkler head |
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| Standpipe system, fire hose connection, siamese connection, alarm valve, dry valve, flow switch | $26.50 each device | |
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| Re-Inspection Fee (1) | $130 plus tax | |
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(1) Where more than one re-inspection is required due to non-compliance with this bylaw, the owner will pay a re-inspection charge, (the first re-inspection is free, $130 for 2nd re-inspection, $260 for 3rd re-inspection, $520 for 4th re-inspection and any additional re-inspections) prior to any additional inspections being performed by the District.
(2) The Permit fee is doubled if the work is commenced prior to the issuance of the plumbing/drainage/hot water/heating/sprinkler permit.