Building Permits & Inspections
Permits & Inspections
If you are constructing a new building, renovating, making structural changes or additions to an existing one, installing a wood stove or changing the use or occupancy of a residential or commercial space, you’ll need to obtain a Building Permit from the City of Rossland. New construction, additions or exterior alterations to commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential buildings also require a separate Development Permit. Scroll down for further information.
Do you need a Building Permit?
For your safety and the safety of the community, certain kinds of construction and renovation projects require a permit. The main purpose of a building permit is to ensure that all buildings comply with health, safety and zoning requirements as established by the Province and the Municipality.
You’ll need a building permit to carry out any of the following:
– Construction of any new occupancy building, accessory building or secondary suite
– Structural repair or additions to an existing building (including decks)
– Alterations; including, cladding, changing windows or doors, etc
– Altering or adding to plumbing systems
– Installing heat pump
– Any retaining wall over 1.2 metres (4 feet) in height above grade will require engineering.
– Moving, adding or removing interior structural walls
– Enclosing a deck, carport or porch
– Installing a woodstove or other wood burning appliance
– Siting a mobile or modular home or structure
– Placing a temporary building on any property (such as a construction office)
– Demolition of any building requires a Building Permit for demolition.
– Changing the Occupancy or part of a building or use of any structure or space
– Moving a building to a different foundation or property
– Installing a swimming pool
– Finishing a basement
- A shed or structure under 10 square meters (108 square feet)
- Painting
- Landscaping or sidewalks
- Fencing (fence height must comply with zoning bylaw where applicable)
- Cabinetry
- Re-roofing
- When a fixture, valve or faucet is repaired or replaced, a stoppage cleared or a leak repaired if no change in the piping is required.
If you’re not sure if you need a building permit, please contact the Building Inspector at 250-362-2326 or email Building Inspector
Building Permit Applications
The City of Rossland is now accepting building permit applications through CloudPermit.
Here are some features of the new system:
– Apply for and see the status of your permit application anywhere, at any time
– You can start an application and finish it later
– Receive email and text updates on the status of your permit application
– A record of permit documents will be retained under your online profile for future reference
– Inspection results sent straight to your email
For more information visit our Cloud Permit Information page here.
A Development Permit – this is for any builds in the wildfire interface zone, downtown, the gateway area, if the build is in a multi-unit, on a slope over 30% or near a creek or riparian area etc.
An Access Permit and Infrastructure Servicing Permit– if you require a new access or plan to improve an access AND/OR need to hook into City infrastructure (storm, water, sanitary).
Any Development Permit Variances – check if you comply with all the regulations in the Zoning Bylaw for height, setbacks, lot coverage etc.
Check if the property has a history of specified industrial or commercial use listed in Schedule 2 of the Contaminated
Sites Regulation. If required, submit a Site Disclosure Statement to the City
Understand if the project requires an engineer or architect.
Review and understand all charges registered on title for site-specific requirements such as easements, covenants,
SRW’s etc. by searching the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA).
Ensure all businesses performing work on the project hold a valid City of Rossland business license.
If you are unsure, please contact the Planning or Building Department before submitting your application.
All Building Permits are subject to a non-refundable $50 application fee. The total Building Permit fee is $10 per $1000 of declared value, plus applicable fee per plumbing fixture.
- Permits are issued for a two year period, should the work not be completed within this time frame, you can apply for a one year extension. After three years has passed and the work is still not completed you will need to re-apply for a new permit.
- Permit Closure – A final inspection is required to close your building permit. Please contact the Building Inspector to book your final inspection.
Inspections
To book an inspection you can request it through CloudPermit or contact:
Parry LaFond
Chief Building & Plumbing Official
(250)362-2326 / Email: Building Inspector
Todd Harris
Building & Plumbing Official
(778)457-6626 / Email: Building Inspector
Useful Links
Building Permits – Quick Reference Guide
NEW – Building Bylaw
Building Permit Fees
Building Permit Forms and Applications
Certificate of Plumbing Inspection
Learn about Building Energy Smart and Incentive Programs & Rebates
