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.
Estimated Construction Values | Fee* |
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(a) $1.00 to $1,000.00 |
$80 |
(b) $80.00 plus for each $1,000.00 or part thereof by which the value exceeds the sum of $1,000.00 up to a maximum value of $100,000.00 as additional fees |
$10 |
(c) $1,070.00 plus for each additional $1,000.00 or part thereof by which the value exceeds the sum of $100,000.00 as additional fees. |
$6 |
Permit fee will be reduced by ten percent (10%) to a maximum reduction of $750 for any one property, when:
is retained by the owner to certify that plans comply with the building regulations.
Renewal |
Building permits where work has not been completed upon expiry of the original building permit. Cost of permit renewal will be calculated on the fee schedule above, based on the value of the work to complete. |
Change of occupancy or use |
Inspections due to a change of occupancy or use where no alterations are made - Fee: $80 |
Demolition |
Fee: $80 |
Voluntary |
Inspection requested to establish compliance or status of a building - Fee: $80 |
Re-inspection |
Fee for inspections subsequent to the first re-inspection, unless re-inspected in conjunction with another required construction inspection – Fee: $50 |
Installation of a chimney or solid-fuel burning appliance |
Fee: $95 |
Plumbing permit |
“Fixture” includes domestic water heater, DWV trapped rough-in, and trapped industrial equipment - Fee: $80 for first fixture; Fee: $7 per fixture after first fixture. |
Fire sprinkler systems |
Fee: formula applied to actual construction value |
Factory pre-manufactured buildings |
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Temporary buildings fee |
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. |
Permit transfer or assignment fee |
For the transfer or assignment of a building permit when requested in writing by the original applicant, an additional fee shall be paid – Fee: $35. (The original permit number and expiry dates will remain in effect) |
Permit fee refunds |
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:
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Construction values/costs per square foot to determine minimum construction value |
(Rounded to the nearest $1,000) Town/Row housesAs determined by the Building Official through application of the RS Means “Square Foot Costs” construction cost reference publications, as amended from time to time
Truck shops/workshops
Decks
Mobile home additions
Spruce/Pine scribe-fit log construction
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Occupant load establishment |
Fee: $250 |
Commercial / industrial / institutional / public building projects |
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. |
Application to discharge a Notice of Bylaw Contravention |
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 for a fee of $350. |