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BUILDING PERMIT GUIDE
Telephone: (204)627-1100
General Information ................................
Applying for a Permit ..............................
Guidelines ............................................
Contact Information ...............................
The Town of The Pas Building By-law is primarily an administrative
document that adopts the Manitoba Building Code and related standards to
provide construction requirements. Throughout this booklet the Manitoba
Building Code will be referred to as the Building Code.
Every effort has been made to ensure the
accuracy of information contained in this
publication. In the event of a discrepancy
between this booklet and the governing Town of
The Pas By-law, the By-law will take precedence.
What is a building permit?
A building permit is a document which grants legal permission to begin construction of a
building project. In the Town of The Pas a building permit is issued by The Office of the
Fire Commissioner.
Why is a building permit required?
A building permit is required in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the
public. It does so by providing the means for the Town of The Pas to ensure the
necessary officials review the project design and to inspect the construction for
minimum standards as required by The National Building Code and the Town of The
Pas Building By-law.
NOTE: A zoning amendment is required for any change in land use
What construction projects require building permits?
A building permit is required for new construction, additions, alterations, renovations,
relocations and repairs or rehabilitation of a building or structure. Some minor repairs
do not require a permit. A list of typical projects and whether or not they require a
permit will follow in this correspondence. Plumbing permits may also be required.
What if I fail to take out a permit?
✓ If the work does not comply with code requirements, costly repairs may become
required
✓ Work that cannot be made to comply will require removal
✓ The cost of the permit may be doubled
✓ Legal action may be initiated to ensure compliance
Examples of projects which normally do NOT require a building
permit:
✓ Replacement of stucco, siding or shingles with the same materials
✓ Replacement of doors when the opening is not altered
✓ Replacement of open landing and stairs
✓ Construction of fences
✓ Patching, painting and decorating
✓ Installation of cabinets and shelves
Examples of projects which REQUIRE a building permit:
✓ Finishing previously unfinished spaces such as rec rooms, family room attics etc.
✓ Repair, additions and underpinning of foundations
✓ Installation of solid fuel burning appliances such as wood stoves and fire places
✓ Installation of pools (including any device capable of holding 600 mm (24 in) or
more of water.
✓ Construction of decks
✓ Construction of temporary buildings
✓ Construction of accessory buildings (storage sheds) exceeding 10 square meters
(100 sq. ft.)
✓ Construction of attached or detached garages and carports
✓ Demolitions
Although a building permit may not be required, it is still necessary to comply with
the Building Code and Zoning By-law of the municipality. A development permit may
be required for some projects.
Information required when applying for a building permit:
The building permit application must be completed by the owner or agent of the
owner. The General Contractor would be considered an agent of the owner.
Information required would include:
✓ Address and legal description of the proposed location
✓ Owner's name, address and telephone number
✓ Contractor's name, address and telephone number
✓ If applicable, the designers name, address and telephone number
✓ Use and size of the building
✓ Type of work being proposed, i.e. new, addition, repair, renovation or
alteration etc.
✓ Total value of work/construction (including labour)
What else do I need to present with the building permit?
A copy of survey certificate must accompany your building permit application and must
show the existing buildings and their current location on the property along with the
location of the proposed building to be constructed. All undeveloped properties will
require a current survey outlining the proposed building.
What if I don't have a survey certificate?
A survey certificate can be arranged through a Certified Manitoba Land Surveyor.
The following are Surveyors that are available to The Pas and area. Please note that
the Town is not recommending one over the other.
Altus Geomatics
661 Century Street
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0L9
Phone:
1 (204) 272-2600 x 2731 or (204) 272-2621
Balchen & Kulchycki Surveys
1550 Main St. S
Dauphin, MB R7N 1M8
Phone:
(204) 638-6336
Issac & Denchuk
200 Clandeboye Avenue
Selkirk, MB R1A 0X1
Phone:
(204) 785-2924 or (800) 325-5963
Now that you have the information, what happens next?
You must submit the information to the Town Office, who in turn will approve the
location of your construction and endorse the building permit. You then must contact
the Office of the Fire Commissioner and send them your application along with
blueprints and applicable fees. Building shall not start until such time as the approval is
given by the Codes & Standards Officer, Office of the Fire Commissioner.
Mike Zolinski
Town of The Pas Building Inspector
Phone: 204-627-9122
Email : buildinginspector@townofthepas.ca
Remember To Call Before You Dig!!
MTS: 204-225-5687
Manitoba Hydro: 888-624-9376
Shaw Cable: 204-623-7065
Town of The Pas Water & Sewer: 204-627-1127
Town of The Pas
81 Edwards Avenue
Box 870
The Pas, Manitoba
R9A 1K8
Phone: (204)627-1100
Fax: (204)623-5506
www.townofthepas.ca