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Building permits — Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia: District of Tumbler Ridge Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013

In the District Municipality of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by District of Tumbler Ridge Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013, verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: A permit is required whenever matters regulated under this Bylaw are to be undertaken. Permit fees: Based on the value of that building or structure, as determined in accordance with Schedule "A". Fees set in: Schedule "A" to this Bylaw.

District of Tumbler Ridge Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013 adopted bylaw

permit required for	A permit is required whenever matters regulated under this Bylaw are to be undertaken.	s. 1.3.1
exemptions	Clearing stoppages, repairing leaks, replacing fixtures under $1,000; temporary on-site construction trailer; matters exempted by BC Building Code Part 1; retaining walls except Section 20.	s. 2.2; s. 2.3; s. 2.5; s. 2.7(c)
fee basis	Based on the value of that building or structure, as determined in accordance with Schedule "A".	s. 5.3
fees location	Schedule "A" to this Bylaw	Schedule "A"
authority	Building Official	s. 4.1.1
fine range	not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000	s. 22.1

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Regulates construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings and structures, and governs plumbing installations within the District of Tumbler Ridge.