Residential Forms
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Access Permit Application
PDF, 105.77 KB
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Accessory Building Requirements and Example Plans
PDF, 1.34 MB
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Appointment of Agent
PDF, 80.21 KB
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At-Cost Authorization
PDF, 94.16 KB
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At-Cost Authorization - Water Meter
PDF, 64.05 KB
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Bylaw Contravention Notice on Property Title
PDF, 77.16 KB
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Deck Addition Guide with Sample Plans - Building Permit Requirements, Considerations and Process
PDF, 864.75 KB
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Dwelling Relocation Permit
PDF, 77.8 KB
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Energy Step Code & Zero Carbon Step Code
PDF, 299.94 KB
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Fence Brochure
PDF, 590.68 KB
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Grow Operations - Procedure for the Remediation of Buildings Illegally Converted
PDF, 92.14 KB
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Hazardous Materials Consultants
PDF, 794.94 KB
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Hazardous Materials Report Form
PDF, 1.48 MB
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Inspection Policy
PDF, 283.64 KB
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Insulation Requirements for New Residential Installations
PDF, 326.08 KB
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Insulation Requirements for Residential Additions
PDF, 308.87 KB
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Mobile Home Parks - Pre-Fabricated Dwellings, Park Model Trailers, Accessory Buildings & Additions
PDF, 101.94 KB
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Plan Requirement Checklist for Building Permit Applications
PDF, 187.41 KB
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Post & Pad Footing Details for SFD
PDF, 300.93 KB
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Professionals Listing
PDF, 354.64 KB
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Radon Control
PDF, 657.91 KB
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Residential Construction Guide - Welcome Home
PDF, 11.13 MB
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Residential Building Permit Application Guide
PDF, 303.95 KB
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Retaining Wall Guide
PDF, 1.05 MB
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Sample Plans - Single Family Dwelling
PDF, 397.93 KB
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Seismic - Lateral Bracing Requirements Illustrated Guide (from BC Housing)
PDF, 4.64 MB
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Site & Height Guidelines
PDF, 1.15 MB
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Slab-On-Grade Foundations Detail for Accessory Buildings
PDF, 300.76 KB
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Stairs Residential Detail
PDF, 222.26 KB
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Swimming Pools
PDF, 141.87 KB
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Truss, Joist and Beam Layout Requirements
PDF, 178.76 KB
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Ventilation Checklist - for Additions & Renovations to Existing Residential Buildings
PDF, 300.31 KB
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Vinyl Roofing Product Form
PDF, 1.52 MB
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Window Installation Detail
PDF, 2.98 MB
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WorkSafe Bulletin Regarding Asbestos Hazards
PDF, 2.42 MB
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WorkSafe Construction Project Checklist
PDF, 1.85 MB
Last updated: June 20, 2024
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