Apply for and manage your permits
Everything you need to know to apply for and manage electrical, fire sprinkler, plumbing, gas and heating permits for single family and duplexes. All permits can be applied for in person and electrical, gas and plumbing permits can also be applied for online via My Permits Portal, which enables you to submit and manage permit applications and book inspections. Your invoiced fees can also be paid by credit card at invoices.burnaby.ca. A small number of trade permits are not yet available through My Permits Portal- we're working to bring these online by the end of 2025.
Find simple guides for registering, applying for permits, and more on our My Permits Portal Help Centre.
Permits for single-family and duplex dwellings
Any electrical work/installations for single-family and duplex dwellings require an Electrical Permit Application. This includes electrical installations for single and duplex dwellings, temporary saw service, undergrounding, and low voltage installations. Download the application form or apply online.
Forms and fees
Bulletins and information
Installing, modifying or upgrading any part of a gas system in single and duplex dwellings require a Gas Permit. Download the appropriate application forms below or apply online for permits for complete installations, piping, repair and replacements, and venting and hook-ups.
Permits for gas installation of over 409,000 BTU can be obtained from the Provincial Safety Authority.
Forms and fees
Bulletins and information
Installing, making changes to or upgrading any part of a plumbing system in single and duplex dwellings require a Plumbing Gas Permit. Download the appropriate application forms below or apply online for permits for complete installations, finishing, re-piping, rough-ins and site services works.
Forms and fees
Bulletins and information
Installing or replacing heating and cooling systems in single and duplex dwellings require a Heating System Permit, available for download below.
Forms and fees
Bulletins and information
Installing or making changes to an existing fire sprinkler system in single and duplex dwellings require a fire sprinkler permit. The requirements for residential fire sprinkler systems are outlined in the information brochures below.
Forms and fees
Brochures and information