Building Permits and Inspections
Building Permits regulate various types of building construction that are allowed in the Village of McBride and ensure compliance with the BC Building Code, Building Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw and other Village of McBride Bylaws. The Building Permit process protects both the owner's interests and those of the community at large. Failure to obtain proper Building Permits can result in costly construction delays, legal action and/or the removal of work already completed.
Important Documents
Before beginning your project, we recommend you discuss your plans with the Village of McBride Building Inspector who can confirm necessary permits and plans. Generally, you will need a permit if you wish to:
- Build any kind of structure larger than 10 square meters (107 sq. ft.).
- Alter, renovate, or adding onto existing buildings/structures, including interior plumbing.
- Remodel or construct a deck
- Excavate or construct a foundation.
- Install a heating, ventilation, air conditioning unit or wood stove.
- Install a new chimney, fireplace or wood stove.
- Change a use or occupancy of a building.
- Enclose your carport or change your garage to living space.
- Construct a retaining wall which retains more than 1.5 meters of fill.
- Demolish or move a building.
Building Permit Preliminary Review Form - A written review of your construction project is required when you submit your Building Permit Application. The review must include a Site Plan, along with information about setbacks, rights-of-way, utility services needs, access and more.
Building Permit Preliminary Review Form
Site Plan Form - A Site Plan must show locations of proposed construction, access (driveways) and utilities in relationship to property boundaries, to ensure compliance with local bylaws. A Site Plan must be included with a Building Permit Preliminary Review Form and Building Permit application.
Building Permit Application - A Building Permit is required to construct, alter or repair a building or structure.
Temporary Building Permit Application - A Temporary Building Permit is required before constructing, placing or occupying a temporary building. A temporary building is any structure used for short-term purposes, including an office used on a construction site.
Temporary Building Permit Application
Plumbing Permit Application - A Plumbing Permit is required to install or alter a plumbing system.
Demolition Permit Application - A Demolition Permit is required before the demolition of a building or structure. The applicant must ensure that all utility services (such as gas, water and sewer) are disconnected or shut off and capped at the property line.
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Permit Application - A Solid Fuel Burning Permit is required to construct or install a solid fuel burning appliance, including wood stove, You must get a permit to construct or install a solid fuel burning appliance.
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Permit Application
The above permits should be submitted to the Building Inspector at , along with required payment. See additional contact information for the Building Inspector on the right of this page.
Schedule I - Building Bylaw
When you pick up your approved Building Permit from the Building Inspector, you will be given a list of required inspections. Inspections should be called at every stage of work during the building process, before the work is covered up by the next stage. All work should be substantially complete before you request an inspection.
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In addition to inspections, you must:
- Post your building permit in a visible location.
- Keep a copy of the approved plans on site.
- Bring any changes to the attention of the Building Inspector.
