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Building permits — Richmond, British Columbia: Building Regulation - Bylaw 7230 (2002)

In the City of Richmond, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Regulation - Bylaw 7230 (2002), verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: Construction, change in use/occupancy of a building/structure, moving a building, or salvage for reuse of building materials from demolition. Exemptions: Single storage building or structure less than 10 square metres in area, in which there are no mechanical services. Permit fees: Amount set in Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636; some doubled, waived, or based on hourly rate.

Building Regulation - Bylaw 7230 (2002) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, change in use/occupancy of a building/structure, moving a building, or salvage for reuse of building materials from demolition.	s. 2.2.1, s. 5.1.1(a), s. 12.1.1, s. 12.1.2
exemptions	Single storage building or structure less than 10 square metres in area, in which there are no mechanical services.	s. 5.1.2
fee basis	Amount set in Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636; some doubled, waived, or based on hourly rate.	s. 5.5.1(a), s. 5.5.3, s. 5.5.4, s. 5.5.5
fees location	Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636	s. 19.1
authority	Building Inspector (Manager, Building Approvals Department or designated persons)	s. 16.1 "BUILDING INSPECTOR", s. 5.7.1
fine range	Not more that $50,000 in addition to the costs of the prosecution	s. 15.1

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Regulates construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings and structures in Richmond, including permits, inspections, and compliance with building codes.