Applying for a Building Permit

Building Inspection Services

Applying for a Building Permit

Building Permits are required for any new construction, alteration, addition or demolition of a structure in all Regional District of Nanaimo electoral areas. A registered owner or agent for the owner may apply for the building permit. Only complete applications will be accepted for processing.

Please Note: All Permits to be applied for online through the RDN’s web portal. Apply for building permits, check the status of your application, request inspections or submit complaints, all from the comfort of your home or office. Click here to apply online.

Required Information:

Please select the appropriate building permit checklist from the following list to ensure you have all the required documents for your specific application.

Accessory Building - New Construction Application Checklist

Accessory Building - Alteration Application Checklist

Deck Permit Application Checklist

Demolition Application Checklist

Retaining Wall Application Checklist

Single Family Dwelling - New Construction Application Checklist

Single Family Dwelling - Alteration Application Checklist

Swimming Pool Application Checklist

 

Required for all applications:

Required supporting documents:

  • Truss Layout
  • Engineering schedules and/or reports
  • Home Warranty Insurance (LCS)
  • Septic Filing (from ROWP & accepted by VIHA)
  • Appointment of Agent Form
  • Hazardous Materials Declaration (Rev May 2021)
  • BC Land Survey Certificate is required for all new construction within a residential zone of the applicable land use regulation prior to drainage inspection
  • Ventilation Checklist (by or at Framing Inspection)
  • Electrical permit from Technical Safety BC (by or at Final/Occupancy Inspection) 1-866-566-7233
  • Gas permit from Technical Safety BC (by or at Final/Occupancy Inspection) 1-866-566-7233
  • Schedule C-B (by or at Final/Occupancy Inspection)