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Building permits — Pinawa, Manitoba: LGD of Pinawa Building By-law No. 562-04

In the Local Government District of Pinawa, Manitoba, building permit rules are set by LGD of Pinawa Building By-law No. 562-04, verified 2026-09-24. Permit fees: Flat rates where listed; otherwise based on valuation of cost of work, minimum $70.00; $6.00 per additional $1,000 or part thereof. Administered by: LGD of Pinawa and, where context requires, building inspector or other authority appointed by LGD of Pinawa. Fines: Fine not exceeding $5,000.00; individual imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both.

LGD of Pinawa Building By-law No. 562-04 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Location, erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, underpinning, relocation/removal, excavation, mechanical systems, spray paint operations, signs.	s. 4.2.2.1
exemptions	Patching, painting, decorating; same-material replacements; doors/windows if opening unchanged; fences; cabinets/shelves; non-structural repairs under $5,000; accessory buildings not greater than 10 m2.	s. 4.2.2.2; s. 3.3.1(e)
fee basis	Flat rates where listed; otherwise based on valuation of cost of work, minimum $70.00; $6.00 per additional $1,000 or part thereof.	Schedule "A", s. 1.01-1.02
authority	LGD of Pinawa and, where context requires, building inspector or other authority appointed by LGD of Pinawa.	s. 2.2.3 definition "Authority Having Jurisdiction"; s. 5.3.1
fine range	Fine not exceeding $5,000.00; individual imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both.	s. 7.1

scout note

Local Government District of Pinawa's building by-law adopting National Building Code standards for buildings/structures in Pinawa; requires building and plumbing permits, sets fees and inspections, and rescinds prior By-law No. 537-95.