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Building permits — Belcarra, British Columbia: Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355

In the Village of Belcarra, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355, verified 2026-08-28. Fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw 400, 2008. Administered by: building official. Fines: fine not exceeding $10,000 and not less than $2,500.

Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355 adopted bylaw

permit required for	constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing a building or structure; installing commercial cooking or fire alarm systems; change of occupancy classification	s. 76
exemptions	fences; accessory buildings <10 m2; trellises; arbours; retaining structures <1.22m; non-structural repairs; hot water tanks; plumbing leaks; roofing membranes; kitchen cabinets	s. 14
fees location	Fees and Charges Bylaw 400, 2008	Schedule "B"
authority	building official	s. 5
fine range	fine not exceeding $10,000 and not less than $2,500	s. 160

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Consolidated bylaw adopting and regulating the BC Building Code and plumbing standards for construction in Belcarra.