{
 "answer": "In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. Exemptions: Fences (except Part 12), removal of underground storage tanks, buildings exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code. Fees set in: Development Services Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014; Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013. Administered by: Building Official, designated as Manager of Building Inspections.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-000088",
 "municipality": "New Westminster",
 "status_type": "City",
 "jurisdiction": "British Columbia",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "building_permits",
 "label": "Building permits",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
 "official_website": "https://newwestcity.ca/",
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   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019",
   "category": "building_permits",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2019-09-09",
   "document_url": "https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Consolidated_Bylaw_8125__2019_Building%282%29.pdf",
   "summary": "Regulates construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings; requires permits and sets minimum building standards.",
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   "captured_at": "2026-06-08T05:38:58+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "8125",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/cc875c8542675593880325e9e5f668225410cff122c320f2e645bfcc974ff98f.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "permit_required_for": "Construction, alteration, addition, demolition, excavation, change of occupancy, sprinkler systems, moving buildings, retaining structures, and work regulated under this Bylaw.",
    "exemptions": "Fences (except Part 12), removal of underground storage tanks, buildings exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code.",
    "fees_location": "Development Services Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014; Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013.",
    "authority": "Building Official, designated as Manager of Building Inspections.",
    "fine_range": "Fine of not more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than six months."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "permit_required_for": "s. 2.6.1, s. 3.1.4, s. 5.13.1, s. 10.1, s. 13.1, s. 8.4, s. 5.11.1",
    "exemptions": "s. 2.4.2, s. 2.4.2.2, s. 2.4.2.3",
    "fees_location": "s. 5.7.1",
    "authority": "s. 2.5.3, s. 4.1.1.12",
    "fine_range": "s. 3.2.1"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permits/bylaw-8125/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Plumbing Bylaw No. 4901, 1976",
   "category": "building_permits",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "1976-04-26",
   "document_url": "https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/4901Plumbing.pdf",
   "summary": "Sets plumbing installation standards and permit requirements for buildings within the City.",
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   "captured_at": "2026-06-08T05:38:58+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "4901",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/dc4274ae75f31f26b5e7df1f5744bd0b94cb12efe951603f7c31b9f4bc8b6277.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "permit_required_for": "Connection to sewer; construction, reconstruction, replacement, alteration or extension of plumbing system.",
    "exemptions": "Repair of leaks in water pipes, replacing fixtures, removal of stoppage in soil or waste pipes.",
    "fees_location": "Development Services Fees Bylaw No. 7683, 2014",
    "authority": "Plumbing Inspector",
    "fine_range": "fine not exceeding Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars or imprisonment for term not exceeding three months"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "permit_required_for": "s. 16(a)",
    "exemptions": "s. 16(b)",
    "fees_location": "s. 16(d)(i)",
    "authority": "s. 2(c)",
    "fine_range": "s. 19(a)"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permits/bylaw-4901/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permits/"
}