| permit required for | constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing, occupying new buildings, changing use, plumbing, fire protection, mechanical systems, chimneys, walls supporting soil | s. 7.1 |
| exemptions | fences, accessory buildings under 10 m2, trellises, arbours, walls supporting soil under 1.2m, decks under 600mm, repair/maintenance, mechanical cleaning, plumbing leaks | s. 3.3 |
| fees location | City of Merritt Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2386, 2024 | s. 2.6 |
| authority | Building Official | s. 6.2(a) |
| fine range | not more than $50,000 plus costs; ticket fines $100.00 or $250.00 | s. 15.1; Appendix B |
scout note
Regulates building construction, renovation, and demolition through permits and inspections in Merritt.