Building and Plumbing Permits
General Information
Building Permits
Building permits are required before you build, demolish, repair or alter most buildings, decks, retaining walls, garages, carports, and secondary suites.
Plumbing Permits
Plumbing permits are required for the alteration of commercial and residential plumbing as well as for the installation of fire supression and irrigation systems.
On July 16, 2018, the City of Courtenay will no longer require separate plumbing permits for projects that have an associated building permit application. The building permit application includes plumbing information, such as number of fixtures and plumbing contractor information, and the plumbing portion of any works will be included in the building permit itself. If you are applying for a stand-alone plumbing permit, please note that the application form for plumbing permits is the same as the building permit. All incoming plumbing permits must be accompanied by a drawing indicating fixture location.
Permit Application
If you would like to make an application CLICK HERE.
All applications MUST be submitted digitally using the link above.
Application submissions are not entered in the system until all applicable components are received and an inspector has reviewed your application.
Fire Safety on Construction Sites
Construction fire safety plans must be supplied at time of builing permit application for large new construction commercial, industrial and multi-family sites.
Geodetic Elevations on Site Plans
In accordance with the City of Courtenay's Building Bylaw No. 3001, 2020 for all new building permit applications relating to standard buildings (new residential, new commercial, etc). All submitted site plans should include the final proposed elevations at the four main corners of the building. This will allow City Staff to ensure that the plans comply with the development's lot grading plan.
*Note: Staff will calculate permit fees and any other associated costs due upon issuance of Permits.
Information Handouts
The following handouts have been created to help understand the plans and attachments required for submission when making permit applications:
- Building Location Surveys
- Building Move Information
- Fire Safety at Construction Sites
- Glass Guard Bulletin
- Guide to Residential Deck Construction
- House Move Handout
- Partial Building Permit Bulletin
- Party Wall Fire Separation
- Secondary Suites