Supporting Documents
The following additional information may need to be submitted with your application.
Consult with your Building Inspector for the specific requirements of your project if you are unsure.
Document Examples
To contact any of the agencies listed below, please see Approvals from Other Agencies.
Strata Lots
Building permits related to strata lots: a copy of the company search advising of all registered owners of the strata, a letter from the Board of Directors approving the proposal and a site plan identifying all numbered building sites.
Individual Lots
A copy of the current Property Assessment Notice and State of Title Certificate.
New Homes
When a new home is being constructed, submit with your application the appropriate documents obtained from the Homeowner Protection office.
New home construction or additions may require a survey certificate from a registered surveyor.
Sewage Systems
Include in your application proof of filing a letter of certification for the sewerage system to the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). An occupancy certificate cannot be issued by the Building Inspector until a final letter of certification of the sewerage system has been issued from VIHA.
Heating & Stoves
You need a permit from the Building Inspection office when you install, modify or alter an oil burner or furnace or a wood-burning appliance. All stoves need to be installed according to applicable standards and manufacturer’s instructions.
Highway Access
You need an Evidence of Access Permit from the Ministry of Transportation and Highways if your property borders a highway and you require a new driveway access.
House Numbers
You must have an appropriate house number (address) obtained from the local fire department or from the CRD Building Inspection office.
Potable Water
You may require verification of sufficient quality and quantity of potable drinking water on your property.
Manufactured Building Products
When manufactured building products are used (e.g., trusses, engineered floor joists, beams, etc.), a certified plan showing engineered construction details is required.
Specialized Buildings
If, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, specialized technical knowledge is required to ensure that the proposed work will be structurally sound or comply with the Building Code, it will be necessary that an architect or professional engineer prepare drawings, specifications or reports.
Electrical Wiring
You need an electrical permit to install or alter electrical wiring within and coming into a building.
Gas Services
You need a gas permit to install or alter gas services to a property.
Easements & Covenants
It is the responsibility of the applicant, property owner or his agent to ascertain whether there are any restrictive covenants, easements or rights of way registered against the property.
If an easement or right of way exists they must be identified on the site plan. If a covenant exists it must be disclosed and copies may be required. For more information, contact the Land Title office.
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