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Building permits — New Denver, British Columbia: Building Bylaw (Consolidated)

In the Village of New Denver, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Exemptions: Buildings <9.33m2, retaining walls <1.5m, decks <600mm high, existing chimneys, plumbing repairs without piping changes, seasonal greenhouses <28m2. Permit fees: current building permit fees of the Regional District of Central Kootenay. Administered by: Building Official.

Building Bylaw (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, alteration, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy change of buildings, structures, plumbing systems, pools, manufactured homes, solid fuel appliances.	s. 6.1, s. 8.1
exemptions	Buildings <9.33m2, retaining walls <1.5m, decks <600mm high, existing chimneys, plumbing repairs without piping changes, seasonal greenhouses <28m2.	s. 5.2
fee basis	current building permit fees of the Regional District of Central Kootenay	Schedule "A"
authority	Building Official	s. 7.1.1
fine range	not less than $100.00 (One Hundred Dollars) and not more than the maximum penalty prescribed by law	s. 22.1

scout note

Sets standards for construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings within the Village; requires permits and inspections.