Building permits — Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the City of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building & Plumbing Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: Excavation, construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change of occupancy of any building or structure. Permit fees: Based on the value of that building or structure. Fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw.

Building & Plumbing Bylaw adopted bylaw
permit required for Excavation, construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change of occupancy of any building or structure. s. 6.1
exemptions Buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code; structures for firefighting training; plumbing repairs not involving rearrangement of valves, pipes, fixtures. s. 5.2; s. 13.9
fee basis Based on the value of that building or structure. s. 8.7
fees location Fees and Charges Bylaw s. 12.1
authority Building Official (includes Manager of Building Permits and Inspections, Chief Building Inspector, Building Inspectors, Plan Checkers, Plumbing Inspectors). s. 2.1; s. 7.1.1
fine range Not more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than six months. s. 26.1
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Governs building construction, demolition, and plumbing installation standards within the city.

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