Armstrong building permits: when you need one and how to apply

every owner shall apply for and obtain a permit prior to:

constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure;

constructing, repairing or altering a retaining wall greater than 1.2 meters in height.

constructing swimming pools, hot tub installation, and swimming pool fences;

constructing a new secondary or accessory suite;

any structural change, alteration, or repair to any building or structure;

A building permit is required for most types of construction, with a few exceptions.

This bylaw does not apply to:

an accessory building without plumbing less than 10 square metres in building area

that does not create a hazard;

a wall supporting soil less than 1.2 metres in height

except as set out in Part 12 of this bylaw, a fence permitted to be constructed under the City’s zoning bylaw;

deck additions, except a deck where the difference in elevation between the deck

surface and the ground surface at any point is 0.6 metres or more

non-structural repair, alteration or maintenance of lawfully conforming structures

Building Permit applications are available at City Hall and online.

Credit Card payments are not accepted.

ONLY COMPLETE BUILDING APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Payment must accompany the application.

3535 Bridge Street

Electronic Copy of Construction and Site Plan, submitted on a thumb drive or emailed to

Completed and signed Acknowledgement of Responsibilities. (Form B).

Title Search (less than 30 days old)

BC Housing Builder Licensing documents are required for all dwellings

Two (2) Complete Sets of Construction Drawings (in METRIC)

Electronic Copy of Construction and Site Plan

NOTE: Some specific documents not listed above may also be required.

include a copy of a title search for the relevant property dated within 30 days of the

The estimated turnaround time is generally 3 weeks after the completed application is submitted.

The building permit application process normally takes 3-4 weeks to complete.

every owner must give at least 48 hours’ notice, not including weekends and statutory holidays, to the Building Official:

the owner must give at least 48 hours’ notice,

has requested the inspection by phone or in writing in accordance with this

The applicant is to contact the Building Inspector a minimum of 48 hours prior to needing an inspection.

Questions about building permits or the BC Building Code

inspector@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca

Building Inspection Services PO Box 40 | 3535 Bridge Street Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 P: 250.546.3023 | F: 250.546.3710

PO Box 40 | 3535 Bridge Street Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 P: 250.546.3023 | F: 250.546.3710 Email: info@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca Website: www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca

This bylaw may be cited as “City of Armstrong Building Bylaw No. 1903, 2022”.