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Building permits — White Rock, British Columbia: Building Code Bylaw No. 1928

In the City of White Rock, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Code Bylaw No. 1928, verified 2026-08-28. Exemptions: buildings exempted by Building Code Division A Part 1, retaining structures <=1.2m, clearing stoppages/repairing leaks not involving replacement/rearrangement. Fees set in: Schedule "A" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw. Administered by: Building Official.

Building Code Bylaw No. 1928 adopted bylaw

permit required for	design, construction, occupancy, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation of buildings/structures; moving buildings; oil tank removal; fireplace/chimney; plumbing; pools.	s. 5.1, s. 8.1
exemptions	buildings exempted by Building Code Division A Part 1, retaining structures <=1.2m, clearing stoppages/repairing leaks not involving replacement/rearrangement.	s. 5.3
fees location	Schedule "A" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw	s. 12.1
authority	Building Official	s. 2.2
fine range	not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars	s. 28.2

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Regulates building construction standards and permit requirements within White Rock.