Pre-Approved Building Plans - Permit Application Documents that may be Required

Documents or additional fees that may be required for Pre-Approved Building Permit Plan Applications within the Electoral Areas, Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Spallumcheen and Vernon (please check with your municipality for a complete list of requirements):

  • Completed and signed application form from your municipality or the RDNO.
  • Application Fee and Building Permit Fee.
  • Development Cost Charges.
  • Site Plan and/or Survey Certificate.
  • Truss and Floor Layout – including all point loads over a factored load of 4,000 lbs
  • Documentation from BC Housing (http://www.bchousing.org) is required for dwellings as outlined in the Homeowner Protection Act and a building permit cannot be issued until a New Home Registration Form is received.
  • Evidence of Potable Water Supply including service connection fees if applicable.
  • Evidence of Sewage Disposal including service connection fees if applicable.
  • Evidence of Access approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure OR Municipality.
  • Affidavit for properties NOT SUBJECT to the Provincial Riparian Areas Regulation signed by the owner and witnessed by a Commissioner, Notary or Lawyer.
  • Energy Advisor Compliance Report – Pre Construction must be submitted at the time of application and completed by a Certified Energy Advisor.
  • Energy Advisor Compliance Report – As-Built must be submitted by a Certified Energy Advisor before Final Occupancy.
  • If a Professional Engineer or Architect is involved with any part of the project, Schedule B of the BC Building Code, Report on Professional Insurance and Engineers Certificate of Insurance must be submitted at the time of application.
  • Schedule 1: Site Disclosure Statement.