Demolition
The information on this page is meant to help you as you plan your demolition project in the City. For further questions or to book an inspection, you can Contact the Building Department during regular hours.
The following brochures deal with building demolition in Burnaby. They can act as starting point and a guide as you begin your project.
- Demolition Of Existing Structures When Building New Single Or Two Family Dwelling
- Demolition Permits for Industrial or Commercial Properties
A full index of applications, forms, brochures and information from the Building Department is also available for your use. Links to this information are featured on the right-hand side of this page.
Managing Wastes and Protecting the Environment
During a demolition project, it’s important that wastes are disposed safely and correctly. It is equally important that every demolition project takes steps to reduce its impact on the environment and manage its carbon footprint.
The following brochures will guide you through the waste management process:
City information on the Tree Bylaw 1996 (Burnaby) and on protecting sidewalks and boulevards in our Boulevards brochure, may also be of use to you.
You can also visit our pages on permit processing for Single/Two Family Residential or Multifamily/Commercial/Industrial building projects.












