{
 "answer": "In the Town of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 903, 2024 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Fees set in: Town of Qualicum Beach Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009. Administered by: Building Official. Fines: not more than $50,000.00, or a term of imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-000115",
 "municipality": "Qualicum Beach",
 "status_type": "Town",
 "jurisdiction": "British Columbia",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "building_permits",
 "label": "Building permits",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
 "official_website": "https://www.qualicumbeach.com/",
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   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Building Bylaw No. 903, 2024",
   "category": "building_permits",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2024-12-18",
   "document_url": "https://qualicumbeach.com/preview?file_path=Bylaws/Building%20Bylaw%20No%2E%20903%2C%202024%2Epdf",
   "summary": "Requires a building permit (covers plumbing work) before construction, alteration, repair or demolition; sets owner obligations, inspections and occupancy rules. Repeals Building Regulation Bylaw No. 643, 2009. Fees set under Schedule E of the Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009.",
   "discovered_by": "bc-building-2",
   "discovered_at": "2026-09-24",
   "capture_sha256": "fe3d66987e4ecdeb44ef8439e01a94a4dec76064880db40c50eb60cab97f990b",
   "captured_at": "2026-09-25T01:10:24+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "903",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/fe3d66987e4ecdeb44ef8439e01a94a4dec76064880db40c50eb60cab97f990b.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "permit_required_for": "constructing, repairing or altering a building, plumbing system, fire suppression system or structure, including a swimming pool or retaining wall; moving, demolishing, changing use or occupancy",
    "exemptions": "uncovered decks, steps, landings, ramps and patios not more than 0.5 metres above grade; fences; repair and maintenance; plumbing fixture replacement; temporary detached tent",
    "fees_location": "Town of Qualicum Beach Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009",
    "authority": "Building Official",
    "fine_range": "not more than $50,000.00, or a term of imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "permit_required_for": "s. 7.1(a)-(e)",
    "exemptions": "s. 3.3(b)-(e); s. 10.56",
    "fees_location": "s. 10.7(a)",
    "authority": "s. 6.2(a)",
    "fine_range": "s. 17.1"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/building-permits/bylaw-903/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009 (Consolidated to October 8, 2025)",
   "category": "building_permits",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2009-04-06",
   "document_url": "https://qualicumbeach.com/preview?file_path=Bylaws/Miscellaneous%20Rates%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20638%2C%202009/Miscellaneous%20Rates%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20638%2C%202009%20(Consolidated).pdf",
   "summary": "Schedule E is the current building permit fee schedule cross-referenced throughout Building Bylaw No. 903, 2024 (permit fee, renewal fee, security deposit).",
   "discovered_by": "bc-building-2",
   "discovered_at": "2026-09-24",
   "capture_sha256": "04759b5d1445cfc967bc2db33e644b956da27ee1de5a7c79a0426be0111c8c32",
   "captured_at": "2026-09-25T01:10:24+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "638",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/04759b5d1445cfc967bc2db33e644b956da27ee1de5a7c79a0426be0111c8c32.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "fee_basis": "based on estimated construction value as declared or assessed using the Marshall & Swift Residential Cost Handbook, whichever is greater; $75 minimum/first $10,000; $10 per $1,000 up to $100,000; $7 per $1,000 up to $500,000; $5 per $1,000 over $500,000"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "fee_basis": "Schedule \"E\" b)"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/building-permits/bylaw-638/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/building-permits/"
}