Building & Renovation

Important Notices
The new BC Building and Plumbing Code became effective December 10, 2018, and applies to building permits applied for on or after the effective date.
Free online access to BC Codes | The province is now offering the BC Building, Plumbing and Fire Codes online at no charge. This aligns with the Federal Government of Canada's recently announced changes to the National Model Codes. Visit the link below to get free online access.
Building Permits
Electrical Permits
Mechanical Permits
Inspections
Property information
regulations & fees
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Contact
Permits & Inspections Department
Inspectors are in the office
8–9:30 a.m.
4–4:30 p.m.
Construction Noise
Permitted times for construction
As per the Noise Control Bylaw, there are permitted times for construction noise.
- Weekdays | 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Saturday | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Sundays & holidays | at no time
Apply and pay for permit online
You need a MyDistrict profile and a valid West Vancouver or North Shore Inter-Municipal Business Licence prior to applying for a permit. Call 604-925-7152 to obtain a Business Licence.
Apply and pay for Electrical and Mechanical permits online. You can also book your inspection online:
Other permits
Lawn sprinkling permits are approved only for newly seeded or turfed lawns, or to allow extra lawn irrigation during nematode application for pest management.
A street occupancy permit is required whenever any portion of municipal property (i.e. boulevard, sidewalk, roadway or public lane) is temporarily occupied.
Useful Links
Did you know the municipality does not issue gas permits? Visit BC Safety Authority for that.
Housing & Construction Standards
BC Safety Authority Electrical Contractors
BC Safety Authority Gas Permits
WorkSafe BC - Construction Safety
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC
Condominium Homeowners Association of BC
Metro Vancouver Demolition, Land Clearing & Construction Toolkit