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Building Permit Application Guideline for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family Residential Buildings pdf

Building Inspection Guide

TO...

Repair

Alter

Add To

or Construct

A One Or Two Family

Dwelling, Carport,

Garage, Sundeck Or

Other Miscellaneous Buildings & Structures

To be used as a Guide Only and not as a substitute for City Bylaws.

Building Permits

You will need a permit when you wish to:

construct a new home
construct a new accessory building or accessory structure (garage, shed, etc.)
repair, renovate, or add to an existing building
complete a previously unfinished area in an existing building
enclose a porch or roof over a sundeck
construct swimming pools
demolish or relocate buildings
do trades work involving plumbing, gas, propane, oil burner or electrical
connect to municipal services
locate a new driveway
construct or install a chimney or solid fuel burning appliance (fireplace or wood stove)
enclose a carport
fences (fence height must comply with City of Fort St. John Zoning Bylaw)
Roof Replacement or repairs
exterior finish repair or replacement i.e., stucco or siding

Permits are not required for non-structural minor modifications such as: cupboards
perimeter hedges, painting, landscaping or sidewalks

NOTE: Although the above work does not require permits, homeowners should ensure that the construction conforms to the requirements of the Provincial Building Code and applicable City of Fort St. John Bylaws.

Things you should know when planning your project

1. Check the zoning of the property to ensure your intended use is permitted.

2. Check the required setbacks from the property lines and the maximum site coverage permitted.

3. Check with the Engineering Department for location and depth of services, i.e., water, storm, and sanitary sewer.

4. Check for easements or right-of-way on your property. Municipal records are not always complete. the information is available at the Land Registry Office in Prince George.

Questions pertaining to a building site may be answered by contacting the agencies below:

Building Setbacks

Building Inspection
10631 - 100th Street
Fort St. John, B.C.
Phone: 787-8150

Municipal Services, Culverts and Road Accessibility

Engineering Department
10631 - 100th Street
Fort St. John, B.C.
Phone: 787-8150

How do I obtain a building permit?

Apply in person or by representative to the Building Inspector, 10631 - 100th Street, Fort St. John, B.C.

NOTE: Only the owner of the property and/or the builder will be permitted to sign an application for a building permit.

How long will it take to process my building permit?

For residential applications we try to maintain a maximum "turn around time" of 10 working days. This allows for the natural fluctuations that occur in the rate of applications received. You will be telephoned immediately when your permit is ready.

What will my building permit cost?

Fees payable for the issuance of permit for the erection, addition, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of any building or structure or part thereof shall be as follows:

Building Permit Fees
Application minimum fee	$45.00
For each $1,000.00 of construction to a maximum permit fee of $45,000 ($15 million dollars construction value)	$ 3.00 per $1,000.00
Plumbing Permit Fees
For the issuance of a permit for the installation, addition or alteration of plumbing fixtures	$50.00
Installation of sprinkler heads	$50.00
Demolition Permit
For the issuance of a permit to demolish a building	$50.00
Moving Permit Fees
For issuance of a permit to move a building within the City or from the City	$50.00
For issuance of a permit to move a building from outside the City to a site within the City	$50.00 per hour and $0.42 per km to inspect the building

Drawings required for permit application

(Samples of drawings can be supplied upon request.)

Two fully detailed sets of plans drawn to scale are required to be submitted at the time of application, plans must contain sufficient detail to allow any competent person to construct the building or addition.
Two complete sets of drawings are to include:

Site Plan - scale 1/16" or 1/20" (1:200 metric)
- Legal description.
- Size of site and adjoining street names.
- Size and location, including required yard set back from all property lines of buildings, proposed buildings or additions including accessory buildings.
Floor Plans - scale in 1/4" = 1' (1:150 metric)
- All rooms and use of each room.
- Size of each room.
- Size of windows and doors.
- All plumbing fixtures.
- All outside dimensions.
- Structural details i.e.: joist size and spacing, size of beams and columns.
- Total area of building.
Elevations - scale 1/8" = 1' or 1:100 metric
- Full views of front, rear and both sides of the building including additions.
- Exterior finish details i.e.: materials used.
- Sundeck addition requires railing details i.e.: height and type of construction.
Cross Section
- Scale of 1/4" = 1' (1:50 metric)
- Showing method of construction.
- Showing structural and other pertinent details.

Building Permits will be issued following approval of plans, location, zoning, water and sewer connections, etc., and upon receipt of permit fees.

INSPECTIONS

Inspections will not be made unless formally requested by the owner or his agent.
At least one full working day notice to be given for inspection.
All work being inspected must be complete and ready prior to inspection.
Work must not proceed past any of the stages listed without prior clearance.
Inspections may be requested during normal working hours by phoning 787-8150. Please leave a message clearly indicating the permit number, address of job site and required inspection. All inspection requests received prior to 9:00 a.m. on a given working day will be given priority.

INSPECTIONS REQUIRED

The street address must be posted on the lot.
Approved plans must remain on site.

1.	Footings Inspection - on completion of concrete formwork prior to placing concrete for foundations (please submit survey certificate prior to concrete placement).
2.	Plumbing and Drainage Inspections - rough in plumbing inspection is required when all drains, vents and water piping are complete with the appropriate test applied. NOTE: any plumbing to be covered by concrete must first be inspected and approved. Water service, storm and sanitary sewer inspections are required when all piping is installed but prior to backfilling. Drain tile inspection is required when drain tile, drain rock and foundation damp-proofing are in place prior to backfilling. Backfilling must be completed within 24 hours of drain tile approval. Final plumbing inspection is required when all plumbing fixtures are installed.
3.	Required Chimney Inspections - 1. Footing forms; 2. Smoke chamber - fireplaces; 3. Thimble stage - wood heaters; 4. Complete - with cap in place.
4.	Frame Inspection - to be called for when all framework, sheathing, ductwork and chimney construction are complete and before application of insulation or exterior cladding. Rough plumbing, B vent and Electrical wiring must be inspected and approved before requesting a frame inspection.
5.	Insulation and Vapour Barrier Inspection - when thermal insulation and vapour barrier are complete and prior to application of wallboard or paneling
6.	Final Inspection - when all construction is completed and before occupancy. Final inspections must be passed on plumbing, gas, electrical, oil and propane installations prior to final inspection.