Building permits — New Westminster, British Columbia

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

In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. Exemptions: Fences (except Part 12), removal of underground storage tanks, buildings exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code. Fees set in: Development Services Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014; Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013. Administered by: Building Official, designated as Manager of Building Inspections.

Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, alteration, addition, demolition, excavation, change of occupancy, sprinkler systems, moving buildings, retaining structures, and work regulated under this Bylaw. s. 2.6.1, s. 3.1.4, s. 5.13.1, s. 10.1, s. 13.1, s. 8.4, s. 5.11.1
exemptions Fences (except Part 12), removal of underground storage tanks, buildings exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code. s. 2.4.2, s. 2.4.2.2, s. 2.4.2.3
fees location Development Services Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014; Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013. s. 5.7.1
authority Building Official, designated as Manager of Building Inspections. s. 2.5.3, s. 4.1.1.12
fine range Fine of not more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than six months. s. 3.2.1
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Regulates construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings; requires permits and sets minimum building standards.

Plumbing Bylaw No. 4901, 1976 adopted bylaw
permit required for Connection to sewer; construction, reconstruction, replacement, alteration or extension of plumbing system. s. 16(a)
exemptions Repair of leaks in water pipes, replacing fixtures, removal of stoppage in soil or waste pipes. s. 16(b)
fees location Development Services Fees Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 s. 16(d)(i)
authority Plumbing Inspector s. 2(c)
fine range fine not exceeding Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars or imprisonment for term not exceeding three months s. 19(a)
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Sets plumbing installation standards and permit requirements for buildings within the City.

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