A non-refundable permit application fee of $200.00 shall be charged for all permits except for when the building permit fee is less than the application fee.
The building permit fee is in addition to this non-refundable application fee - $200
A non-refundable application fee of $200.00 shall be charged for all permits unless the calculated building permit fee is less than the application fee. Fees as per Bylaw 5320 - Schedule "A"
Building Permit Fee Formula
| Estimated Construction Values | Fee |
| (a) $1.00 to $1,000 | $200 |
| (b) $1,000 to $200,000 | $200 plus $10.00 per $1,000 up to $200,000 |
| (c) Exceeding $200,000 | As (b) above then $6.00 per $1,000 value of construction in excess of $200,000 |
Fee: $200 (except factory pre-manufactured buildings)
1. For a building that is to be moved from a location within the Cariboo Regional District building inspection area to a location outside of the building inspection area – Fee is $200.00.
2. For a building that is to be moved from a location within the Cariboo Regional District building inspection area to another location within the building inspection area – Fee formula applied to the value of the new foundation plus the value of any upgrading carried out, or required to be carried out by the Building Official.
3. For a building that is to be moved from a location outside of the Cariboo Regional District building inspection area to a location within the building inspection area -- Fee is calculated as follows:
(a) $50 per hour, plus
(b) normal traveling expenses for two persons, for all traveling and inspection time spent in reaching and inspecting the building at the site from which it is to be removed (both (a) and (b) are to be submitted with the application for permit, and are not refundable), plus
(c) fee formula applied to value of the new foundation plus the value of any upgrading carried out, or required to be carried out, by the Building Official.
Chimney or solid fuel burning appliance
Fee: $150
The fee for installing a new Solid Fuel Burning Appliance or Chimney
Fee: $150
The fee for a permit to demolish a building
Factory pre-manufactured buildings
Fee: $300
Surface Foundations: $300.00 (Fee includes service connection inspections)
On Foundations Below Frost Depth: $300.00 plus additional fee based on construction value of foundation as determined by the Building Official (fee includes factory-installed plumbing).
Fee Based
Fee formula applied to actual construction value.
Fee: $200
Basic Plumbing Permit – includes 1 fixture (minimum fee):
$10 per fixture after first fixture
Fixture includes domestic water heater, DWV trapped rough-in, and trapped industrial equipment.
Fee formula applied to the value of building (non-refundable).
Except for residential ancillary buildings less than 75 square metres in area, removal security, in the amount of $2,000 in the form of cash, certified cheque, bond guarantee or a letter of credit from a bank.
Fee: $200
The review and examination of alternative solution.
Building permit information request
Fee: $75
The fee for researching building permit files.
Fee reduction for professional supervision
Where a Professional Engineer or Architect is retained by the owner to certify that the project design complies with the building regulations, the building permit fee will be reduced by 5% (percent) to a maximum reduction of: $500
Fee: $350
Once the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Building Official that the issues regarding the Notice of Bylaw Contravention have been rectified the applicant may apply in writing, to discharge the Notice of Bylaw Contravention
Fee: $500 (Minimum $200)
Where a building permit has expired prior to the project being completed, the cost of the permit extension shall be calculated based on the value of the remaining work to complete.
Building permit fees may be refunded only upon written request from the original applicant, up to six (6) months from the date of issue of the building permit, subject to the following conditions:
(a) no permit-related work on site has commenced, and
(b) a reduction of $100 or twenty percent (20%) of the permit fee, whichever is the greater reduction.
Permit transfer or assignment fee
Fee: $200
For the transfer or assignment of a building permit when requested in writing by the original applicant.
Fee: $100
For inspections subsequent to the first re-inspection, unless re-inspected in conjunction with another required construction inspection.
Fee: $250
If an issued permit is active or application plans have been reviewed and the owner proposes significant modifications to the building whereby the design changes and the value of the work changes, regardless of whether the value increases or decreases.
Fee: $150
Where a request is made for a: voluntary inspection, change of occupancy inspection (where no alterations have been made), code compliance or any other similar special inspection.
Where work for which a permit is required by this bylaw has been commenced prior to issuance of a permit, and a stop work order has been posted on that work, the applicant shall pay double the building permit fee prescribed in this Schedule, provided that the additional fee shall not exceed: $750.
Fee: $250
Construction type and costs per square foot
to determine minimum construction value
| Type of Construction |
|
Cost Per Square Foot |
| Residential |
Town/Row Houses Semi-Detached Single Family Garage Carport Open Porch Enclosed Porch Breezeway Solid Wall Log Exterior Walls Post and Beam Frame |
As determined by the Building Official through application of the RS Means “Square Foot Costs” construction cost reference publications, as amended from time to time. |
| Mobile Home Additions |
Unfinished, Unheated Finished |
$75 per square foot $100 per square foot |
|
Commercial Industrial Institutional Public Buildings |
Fee formula applied to the contract price or, if there is no contract, at the cost estimated by the Building Official with due regard to the contract price for the most recent work of a similar nature done in the closest proximity to the proposed project. If the applicant disputes the value estimated by the Building Official, then the average of two professional appraisals, at the cost of the applicant, shall be used. |
For the purpose of determining the estimated value of work for which the permit is issued, the estimated value of work shall be the greater of the contract price of the work and the amount determined by the Building Official on the basis of plans, specifications and information available, whichever value shall be greater.
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