Building permits — Barriere, British Columbia

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the District Municipality of Barriere, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by District of Barriere Building Regulations Bylaw No. 128 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Permit required for: A permit is required whenever work regulated by this bylaw is to be undertaken. Exemptions: Buildings exempted by Building Code Division A Part 1; single-storey accessory buildings <20 m²; unroofed decks ≤600 mm above ground. Fees set in: DOB Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 73 as amended.

District of Barriere Building Regulations Bylaw No. 128 adopted bylaw
permit required for A permit is required whenever work regulated by this bylaw is to be undertaken. s. 6.1
exemptions Buildings exempted by Building Code Division A Part 1; single-storey accessory buildings <20 m²; unroofed decks ≤600 mm above ground. s. 1.3.2
fees location DOB Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 73 as amended s. 17.1
authority Building Official s. 4.1
fine range not less than $100.00 or more than $10,000.00 s. 19.1
scout note

Regulates construction, plumbing installation, complex/standard building permits, relocation and demolition; a permit is required before construction. Division Seventeen defers fees to DOB Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 73.

District of Barriere Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 73 (Compiled for convenience, incl. amendments to 2026) adopted bylaw
fee basis Based on construction value (total contract price or Building Official's determination, whichever greater): $55.00 for $1.00-$1,000.00; plus $10.00 per $1,000.00 over $1,000.00 up to $400,000.00; plus $6.50 per $1,000.00 over $400,001.00. Schedule 9, A and C(1)(a)-(c)
authority Building Official Schedule 9, A
fine range double the fee prescribed in this Schedule Schedule 9, N
scout note

Holds the actual building permit fee schedule (application fee, value-based tiers, surcharges, file-research fee) that Building Regulations Bylaw No. 128 defers to.

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