Fort St James building permits: when you need one and how to apply

Construction of a new accessory building (detached garage, shed, etc.) greater than 10 square metres.

Building a retaining wall that is more than 1.2 m (4 ft) in height.

Relocation or demolition of an existing building.

a fireplace or chimney building permit before installing or altering a stove or heater that

This bylaw does not apply to a deck or patio provided no part of the surface of the deck or patio is

no more than 600 millimetres (2 feet) from finished grade

This bylaw does not apply to a building that is used only for storage which has a ground floor area

that is 10 square metres (108 square feet) or less

This bylaw does not apply to a deck or patio provided no part of the surface of the deck or patio is

no more than 600 millimetres (2 feet) from finished grade

Installation of new fences, patios at grade, planters, or landscaping.

Completing minor repairs which use similar materials and that do not affect structural integrity.

Applications for all building permits must:

be made in the form provided by the building official;

be signed by the owner or signing officer if the owner is a corporation;

Building Permit Application (fillable).pdf

Building permit applications can be found at the District Office.

include the owner’s signed agreement as prescribed in Schedule “B” to this bylaw; and

state the intended use or uses of any proposed building or structure.

two copies of the specifications and scale drawings of any building or structure with

a current survey of the building site by a registered British Columbia Land Surveyor;

a certificate of title for the property on which the building will be constructed;

a permit for road or highway access from the Ministry of Transportation and

Proof of property ownership, such as a copy of the Tax Assessment Notice or Certificate of Title.

Site Plan, indicating setbacks from property lines, roads, adjacent buildings, and bodies of water/watercourses.

For new residential construction, submit completed form from the “Homeowner Protection Office”.

give a least seventy-two (72) hours notice to the building official to obtain an inspection

after rough-in plumbing and soil gas control work is complete, but prior to

give at least one week

BUILDING INSPECTOR PHONE: 1-800-320-3339

The Building Inspection Department must be informed in advance of the following required inspections:

Reach out to the District of Fort St. James by phone, email, or submit a form online! Submit an online form ## Phone: 1-250-996-8233 (Office) 1-250-996-3924 (After Hours Emergency) ## General Emails: district@fortstjames.ca

Submit an online form ## Phone: 1-250-996-8233 (Office) 1-250-996-3924 (After Hours Emergency) ## General Emails: district@fortstjames.ca ##

Come in to the Municipal office if you need help with land use planning

BUILDING INSPECTOR PHONE: 1-800-320-3339

477 STUART DRIVE WEST

BUILDING BYLAW NO. 932, 2014

OFFICE CONSOLIDATION

NOVEMBER 13, 2024