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Applying for a Building Permit
Building Permits are required for any new construction, alteration, addition or demolition of a structure in all Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Areas. A registered owner or agent for the owner may apply for the building permit. Only complete applications will be accepted for processing.
Required Information:
A printable Schedule of Inspections is available here
Required for all applications:
- Two (2) copies of a Site Plan
 - Two (2) copies of Construction Plans
 - Riparian form
 - Permit Processing Fee
 
Required supporting documents:
- Truss Layout
 - Engineering schedules and/or reports
 - Home Warranty Insurance (LCS)
 - Septic Filing (from ROWP & accepted by VIHA)
 - Hazardous Material Report Form, Survey & Clearance Letter
 - Letter of Authorization
 - BC Land Survey Certificate is required for all new construction within a residential zone of the applicable land use regulation prior to drainage inspection
 - Plumbing Declaration (by or at Plumbing Inspection)
 - Ventilation Checklist (by or at Framing Inspection)
 - Electrical permit from Technical Safety BC (by or at Final/Occupancy Inspection) 1-866-566-7233
 - Gas permit from Technical Safety BC (by or at Final/Occupancy Inspection) 1-866-566-7233
 - Schedule C-B (by or at Final/Occupancy Inspection)
 
