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Building Requirements A building permit is required for all accessory buildings over 10m2 (108 ft2).

Building a House Once you have determined that you need a building permit, you must deal with the municipality in which you will be building. Some municipalities have an application for a building permit online; others do not.

If you are renovating your entire home, chances are you will need a permit for at least one or some of your changes. A whole house renovation is a major renovation and if you are making structural or electrical or plumbing changes, such as adding a new bathroom, you may likely need a building permit.

You must obtain a building permit before you: construct any new building over ten square meters in area or place another structure, such as a mobile home, on your property. make renovations or repairs or add to a building. change the use of a building.

Typically, permits required for new construction projects or major renovations fall under broad categories including building, demolition and plumbing. Homeowners may also need electrical and gas permits. In general, the BC Safety Authority issues electrical and gas permits. Some local governments issue these permits.

No permit required. You do not need a building permit to put up a shed smaller than 10 sq. meters (108 sq ft). However, you will still need to submit a site plan to the building department, showing the size and placement of the shed, as it must conform to the zoning bylaw.

In the Province of Nova Scotia it is a legal requirement that a building permit be obtained prior to any type of construction.

Not all storage buildings require a building permit ? you can build a single storey storage building up to 215 square feet on the same property as your dwelling without a building permit, if you are unsure please contact our office (development permits may still be required).

(1) No person shall erect a fence more than 6.5 feet in height without first obtaining a permit therefore.

Building Fees Minimum Fee $25.00 For new construction or addition to existing buildings; fees are based on the ?oor area. $1.08 per square metre ($0.10 a square foot) - $50 Development Permit fee Depending on the complexity of your project, additional fees may be required.