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Building Permit Drawings in British Columbia
Canadian Blueprint specializes in preparing all the necessary drawings and drafts in order to help you obtain a building permit for your project. Whether you’re looking to build, demolish, renovate or build additions, we’ll create you a design that will fit the specifics of your lot and get quick municipal approvals. No matter if your project is commercial or residential, we’ll help you prepare and submit the necessary paperwork to your city. All of our drawings are done to code and comply with the municipal zoning regulations.
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Why Get A Building Permit?
Building permits are required before you build, demolish, repair or alter most buildings, decks, mezzanines, retaining walls, garages, carports, secondary suites, swimming pools, plumbing, sprinklers, furnaces or structures.
It is important to get a Building Permit before beginning your project to:
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Protect the safety of occupants.
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Ensure you won’t have to tear your work down and start over with the required permits.
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Avoid additional permits and fees incurred if you build without a permit,
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Reassure buyers who avoid purchasing buildings with unauthorized construction.
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Maintain the value of your home.
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Ensure any new buildings and structures comply with all building regulations including the Building and Plumbing Bylaw, the BC Building Code and Zoning Bylaw regulations.
Obtaining a Building Permit will also allow your future business tenants to get a business licence, and keeps your insurance agent and neighbors happy.
[ Essential for your renovation or new construction ]
What Happens If I Don’t Get A Permit?
If you carry out a renovation project that requires a building permit without obtaining one, your municipality can issue a stop-work order, which remains in effect until you have a permit. If any work doesn’t meet the requirements of the Building Code, you will have to re-do it at your own cost. In worst-case scenarios, you could be forced to un-renovate your home, such as removing an addition. This could happen if you violate setback regulations for instance. Working without a required permit may also affect an insurance claim arising from the renovation. Check with your insurance representative.
Remember, as the homeowner, you are the one responsible — not the contractor. Renovators who suggest that you skip the building permit, are looking after their own interests, not yours. Fly-by-nighters don’t want their name on any official documents.
