| permit required for | design, construction, and occupancy of new buildings and structures and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, and occupancy of existing buildings and structures. | s. 5.1, s. 6.1 |
| exemptions | Buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code, retaining structures less than 1.2 metres, plumbing leak repairs, replacing plumbing fixtures. | s. 5.2, s. 22.2 |
| fee basis | Based on the value of the proposed work, calculated in accordance with Schedule A of the Fees and Charges Bylaw. | s. 12.1 |
| fees location | Schedule A of the Fees and Charges Bylaw. | s. 12.1 |
| authority | Building Official, appointed by Council as Manager of Building Inspections including duly authorized delegates. | s. 2 Definitions, s. 7.1 |
| fine range | Not more than $50,000, plus costs of prosecution; double the building permit fee for work without permit. | s. 30.1, s. 30.7 |
scout note
Adopts the BC Building Code and sets local building permit requirements, inspection, and construction regulation for the City of Nanaimo.