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Building permits — Salmon Arm, British Columbia: Building Bylaw No 3939

In the City of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No 3939, verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, removal, relocation, change of occupancy of buildings or structures, and plumbing, sewers, drains or tanks work. Fees set in: current City Fee for Service Bylaw. Administered by: Building Official.

Building Bylaw No 3939 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, alteration, demolition, removal, relocation, change of occupancy of buildings or structures, and plumbing, sewers, drains or tanks work.	s. 3.1.1, s. 3.1.2
exemptions	Buildings exempted by Building Code Part 1, temporary buildings, non-structural repairs, farm buildings, accessory buildings under 10 m2, unroofed decks under 600 mm.	s. 1.3.2
fees location	current City Fee for Service Bylaw	s. 6.4
authority	Building Official	s. 4.1.1
fine range	fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00)	s. 19.1

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Sets construction, alteration, and demolition standards for buildings and structures in Salmon Arm.