Permit Fees
The following provides an outline of 2012 permit fees, inspection fees, and the fees for additional services such as installation and removal of appliances. You can also access our refund policy and information on damage deposits to the City.
At any time, please feel free to Contact the Building Department with your questions.
- Building Permit Fees & Refunds
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Appendix "A" - Building Fees
[Last Updated January 2012]
Building Fees (Refund of Fees)
SCHEDULE OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES: 1. Building Permit Application Fee Refund where plan checking has not commenced: (a) For single or two-family dwellings, including renovations, additions and accessory buildings 70% of Application Fee subject to a minimum non-refundable $100.00 (b) For all other applications 70% of Application Fee subject to a minimum non-refundable $100.00 Note: there will be no refund of any portion of the application fee once the plan checking has been started. 2. Building Permit Fee Refund where construction has not commenced, no inspection has been made a permit has not been extended or expired: Refund equals 90% of the difference between the Building Permit Fee and the Building Permit Application Fee subject to a minimum non-refundable $200.00 3. For any permit or special inspection where no Application Fee is charged. Refund will be made only where work has not commenced, no inspection has been made and a permit has not been extended: 70% of the Permit Fee subject to a minimum non-refundable $200.00 4. No refunds will be given unless a written request is received by the Chief Building Inspector 5. Whether work has started or not, no refunds will be given for any permit that has expired 6. No refunds will be given for permit extension fees
7. All refunds will be paid to the owner or as directed by the owner.
[Last Updated January 2012]
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- Damage Deposits and Inspections Fees
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Appendix "D" - Damage Deposits and Inspections Fees
PERMIT: Inspection Fee Damage Deposit 1. Single or Two Family Dwelling Construction: $80.00 $2,000.00 2. Single or Two Family Dwelling Addition or Demolition: $80.00 $1000.00 3. Construction other than Single or Two Family Dwelling: $160.00 $5,000.00 for 15 m frontage
$30.00/m of frontage thereafter4. Demolition other than Single or Two Family Dwelling: $105.00 $5,000.00 for 15 m frontage
$30.00/m of frontage thereafter5. Swimming Pool Installation: $80.00 $1,500.00 6. Construction Garage or Carport:
7. Hydrant
$80.00
$30.00
$1,000.00
No interest is payable on damage deposits paid to or held by the City [Last Updated January 2012]
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- Electrical Permit and Inspection Fees
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Appendix "A" - Electrical Permit and Inspection Fees
ELECTRICAL PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES: 1. New One and Two-Family Detached Dwellings: (a) Electrical system for a dwelling including service connection, and Temporary Current Permit 18% of Building Permit Fee (b) Security system, data/cable TV, vacuum, intercom, sound system and telephone Fee based on value of electrical installation including materials and labour (Item 2) Minimum $250 job value 2. Electrical Installations Other Than New One and Two-Family Detached Dwellings:
(Fee based on value of electrical installation including materials and labour)Value of Electrical Installation (as approved by Electrical Inspector) $100 or less $39.50 $101 - $250 $52.70 $251 - $350 $65.65 $351 - $500 $78.85 $501 - $700 $98.40 $701 - $1,000 $118.65 $1,001 - $10,000 $118.65 plus $48.75/$1000 or part thereof over $1000 $10,001 - $50,000 $557.40 plus $26.40/$1000 or part thereof over $10,000 $50,001 - $100,000 $1,613.40 plus $15.70/$1000 or part thereof over $50,000 $100,001 - $500,000 $2,398.40 plus $10.55/$1000 or part thereof over $100,000 $500,001 - $1,500,000 $6,618.40 plus $8.90/$1,000 or part thereof over $500,000 $1,500,001 and over $15,518.40 plus $2.85/$1,000 or part thereof over $1,500,000 Plus Temporary Current Permit where applicable 3. Temporary Current Permit:
(not required for one or two-family dwelling)$157.00 4. Operating Permit For One Commercial or Industrial Plant or Establishment (Based on Service Capacity): $0.30/KVA
Minimum $179.20
Maximum $2,657.80For each additional permit $179.20 5. Temporary Saw Service: Fee based on value of electrical installation (Minimum $78.85) 6. Review of Preliminary or Modified Drawings and Specifications: $64.00/hour (minimum .5 of an hour) 7. Permit Fee to Record Work Done Without Permit and Inspection: Where electrical work has been carried out without a permit and a permit is accepted to approve and inspect the work after the fact, the fee shall be calculated under section 2 based on the value of the electrical installation as estimated by the Chief Building Inspector at the time of application for the electrical permit. Minimum of $118.65 8. Permit Fee Refund: Where no work has been performed under the permit, the refund will be 90% of the fee paid subject to a minimum non-refundable of $100.00. No refunds will be given unless a written request is received by the Chief Building Inspector. 9. Permit Extension $100.00 10. Signs (a) Neon for first transformer $87.55 each for the next two transformers $57.95 each for the next two transformers $40.95 for each remaining transformer $29.55 (b) Fluorescent or light-emitting diode (LED) for first 15 AMP branch circuit or equivalent $87.55 each for the next two 15 AMP branch circuit or equivalent $57.95 each for the next two 15 AMP branch circuit or equivalent $40.95 for each remaining 15 AMP branch circuit or equivalent $29.55 (c) Other signs requiring electrical installation Calculated under section 2 of Appendix "A" based on the value of the electrical installation (minimum $98.40) 11. Operating Permit for Special Event or Film Project: (a) One location, one project (includes filming in studio) 0 - to 30 days $128.20 0 - to 60 days $226.30 0 - to 90 days $262.75 0 - to 180 days $352.60 0 - to 360 days $641.50 (b) Multi locations, one project Permit valid for maximum 365 days 0 - to 30 days $98.85 per location
($395.45 maximum)0 - to 60 days $131.30 per location
(maximum $525.15)0 - to 90 days $167.10 per location
(maximum $668.30)0 - to 180 days $188.60 per location
(maximum $754.25)0 - to 365 days (annual permit) $1,637.75 any number of locations (c) Annual permit fee for film studio for repair and maintenance only $0.41 per kva (minimum $264.50)
(maximum $2,772.95)12. Reinspection Fee: Where it has been determined by the Electrical Inspector that due to non-compliance with the provisions of this Bylaw or incomplete work reinspection is required 1st reinspection $50 2nd reinspection $215 3rd reinspection $425 4th reinspection $850 5th reinspection $1,065 and thereafter Reinspection Fees subject to HST 13. Special Inspections: HST will be added to special inspection fees (a) For an inspection requested by the owner or occupant but not required by the Bylaw $82.10/hour or part thereof
($82.10 minimum)(b) For an inspection outside the hours during which the offices of the City Hall are normally open $461.70 plus $118/hour or part thereof after the first four hours. Travel time included. (c) For an inspection that requires special arrangements because of length of time, frequency of inspection visits, location outside the City limits, construction techniques or otherwise $82.10/hour
($82.10 minimum)(d) Strata title subdivision application inspections $182.20 14. To Record a Change of Contractor for a Project: $100.00 15. Copies of departmental records or drawings:
$1.10 per page for copies 8.5x11 inches
$5.35 per page for copies 11x17 inches or larger
[Last Updated January 2012]
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- Gas Permit Fees
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Schedule "A" Gas Permit Fees
GAS PERMIT FEES: 1. Installations in Single and Two Family Dwellings: (a) For each appliance $48.30 for the first appliance and $26.30 for each additional appliance (b) For each vent installation $48.30 for the first vent and $26.30 for each additional vent (c) House Piping only - No appliance installed $45.50 for the first 30 m of piping or portion thereof
$26.15 for each additional 30 m of piping or portion thereof2. Commercial, Industrial, Institutional or Multifamily Installations: (a) For each appliance with input of: 30 kW (102,000 BTU/Hr) or less $47.30 for the first appliance and $38.95 for each additional appliance 31 to 120 kW (103,000 to 409,000 BTU/Hr) $79.80 (b) For piping only First 30 m or less
Each additional 30 m or part thereof$46.50
$33.05(c) For each vent installation (no appliance) $46.50 (d) Laboratory equipment For each 200,000 BTU's or part thereof in a room $66.30 3. Reinspection Fee: Where it has been determined by the Gas Inspector that due to non-compliance with the provisions of this Bylaw or incomplete work reinspection is required 1st reinspection $50
2nd reinspection $215
3rd reinspection $425
4th reinspection $850
5th reinspection $1,065 and thereafterHST will be added to reinspection fees 4. Special Inspections: Special Inspection Fees subject to HST (a) For an inspection requested by the owner but not required by the Bylaw $82.10/hour or part thereof
($82.10 minimum)(b) For an inspection outside the hours during which the offices of the City Hall are normally open $461.70 plus $118/hour or part thereof after the first four hours. Travel time included. (c) For an inspection that requires special arrangements because of length of time, frequency of inspection visits, location outside the City limits, construction techniques or otherwise $82.10/hour or part thereof
($82.10 minimum)5. Review of Preliminary or Modified Drawings and Specifications: $64.00/hour
(minimum .5 of an hour)6. Permit Transfer or Assignment Fee: For the transfer or assignment of a gas permit and to record a change of contractor for a project $100.00 7. Permit Extension: $100.00 8. Permit Fee Refund: Where no work has been performed under the permit, the refund will be 90% of the fee paid subject to a minimum non-refundable of $100. No refunds will be given unless a written request is received by the Chief Building Inspector. 9. Copies of departmental records or drawings:
$1.10 per page for copies 8.5x11 inches
$5.35 per page for copies 11x17 inches or larger[Last Updated January 2012]
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- Plumbing Fees
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Plumbing Fees
SCHEDULE OF PLUMBING PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES: 1. Plumbing Fixtures: For the rough-in and completion of each plumbing fixture (Fixtures shall include but not be limited to the following: roof drain, floor drain, dishwasher, clothes washer, water heater, water meter or backflow protection device under 4 inches in size with test ports.) Each fixture $48.30 for the first fixture and
$26.80 for each additional fixtureFor each backflow protection device 4 inches or greater in size $131.35 For the removal of each fixture and the capping off of piping $48.30 for the first fixture removed and $12.10 for each additional fixture removed 2. Interceptors: For the installation of a catch basin, sump, oil interceptor, manhole or trench drain Each unit $33.05 3. Site Fire Protection: For the installation of underground fireline or hydrants Each 30 m or portion thereof $33.05 Each fire hydrant $26.25 4. Building Fire Protection: For the installation or relocation of the following: First sprinkler head $68.30 Each additional sprinkler head $2.40 Each fire pump test header $33.05 First siamese connection, hose cabinet, hose outlet, wet/dry outlet or standpipe $33.05 Each additional siamese connection, hose cabinet, hose outlet, wet/dry outlet or standpipe
(Note: the second and subsequent fixtures do not have to be the same as the first fixture to qualify for the discount)$22.05 For the installation or alteration of any above ground fire suppression piping where no fixtures are involved Each 30 m or portion thereof $33.05 5. Replacement of Building Water Pipe: For the removal and replacement of existing pipe (a) in multi-family residential buildings, hotels and motels (each unit) $23.40 (b) in all other buildings: For the first 30 m of piping or portion thereof $78.90 For each additional 30 m of piping or portion thereof $45.95 6. Other Piping: For the installation or alteration of site piping (storm, sani, domestic water), rainwater leader, domestic water piping or any other plumbing pipe or where no fixtures are involved Each 30 m or portion thereof $45.45 For each additional 30 m of piping or portion thereof $26.15 7. Heating Permits: Fees based on maximum BTU input of the appliance with a minimum fee of 50,000 BTU's $2.70 per 1,000 BTU's
heating appliance input8. Reinspection Fee: Where it has been determined by the Plumbing Inspector that due to non-compliance with the provisions of this Bylaw or incomplete work re-inspection is required
Re-inspection Fees subject to HST1st reinspection $50
2nd reinspection $215
3rd reinspection $425
4th reinspection $850
5th reinspection $1,065
and thereafter9. Special Inspections: HST will be added to special inspection fees (a) For an inspection requested by the owner but not required by the Bylaw $82.10/hour or part thereof
($82.10 minimum)(b) For an inspection outside the hours during which the offices of the City Hall are normally open $461.70 plus $118/hour or part thereof after the first four hours. Travel time included. (c) For an inspection that requires special arrangements because of length of time, frequency of inspection visits, location outside the City limits, construction techniques or otherwise $82.10/hour
($82.10 minimum)(d) For Strata title subdivision application inspections $182.20 10. Review of Preliminary or Modified Drawings and Specifications: $64.00 per hour
(Minimum 0.5 of an hour)11. Permit Transfer or Assignment Fee: For the transfer or assignment of a plumbing permit and to record a change of contractor for a project $100.00 12. Permit Extension: $100.00 13. Permit Fee Refund: Where no work has been performed under the permit, the refund will be 90% of the fee paid subject to a minimum non-refundable of $100. No refunds will be given unless a written request is received by the Chief Building Inspector. 14. Copies of departmental records or drawings:
$1.10 per page for copies 8.5x11 inches
$5.35 per page for copies 11x17 inches or larger[Last Updated January 2012]
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- Sewer Connection Permit Fees
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Sewer Connection Permit Fees
SEWER CONNECTION PERMIT FEES: for each sanitary sewer connection $80 for each storm sewer connection $135 for each combined sewer connection $135 for the third and each subsequent inspection of an additional $55 [Last Updated January 2012]
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- Tree Permit Fees
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Schedule "A" - Tree Permit Fees
SCHEDULE OF TREE PERMIT FEES: 1. For the first protected tree included in an application for a tree cutting permit: $65.00 2. For the second and each subsequent protected tree included in an application for a tree cutting permit (per tree): $35.00 3. Provided that the application fee shall not exceed the total of: for the first half hectare of the area of land containing the protected trees in respect of which the application for a tree cutting permit is made: $265 for each of the next five half hectares of the area of land containing the protected trees in respect of which the application for a tree cutting permit is made: $240 for each of the seventh and succeeding half hectares of the area of land containing the protected trees in respect of which the application for a tree cutting permit is made: $195 4. Copies of departmental records or drawings
$1.10 per page for copies 8.5x11 inches
$5.35 per page for copies 11x17 inches or larger
[Last Updated January 2012]
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