In the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Regulation Bylaw 2970 (C), verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: Whenever work regulated under this Bylaw is to be undertaken, including construction, repair, alteration, demolition, moving, change of use. Exemptions: Fence, accessory building <10 m2, trellis, arbour, wall <4ft, non-structural repair, Building Code exemptions, public works, mechanical equipment. Administered by: chief building official.
Building Regulation Bylaw 2970 (C)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Whenever work regulated under this Bylaw is to be undertaken, including construction, repair, alteration, demolition, moving, change of use.
s. 65; s. 71
exemptions
Fence, accessory building <10 m2, trellis, arbour, wall <4ft, non-structural repair, Building Code exemptions, public works, mechanical equipment.
s. 15
authority
chief building official
s. 90
fine range
not more than $10,000.00 in addition to the costs of the prosecution
s. 147
scout note
Regulates construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings in Chilliwack including permit and inspection requirements.