🔨 How to get a Renovation Permit in BC (Step-By-Step)

About This Video

Video describing how to get started with a building permit for a home renovation in BC. Topics include required drawings, zoning and covenants, common BC Building Code items (as-built measuring, energy step code, fire separations, stairs, window sizing), and how to avoid delays.

Planning a renovation, building a secondary suite, or need a building permit in British Columbia (BC)? This video is your ultimate guide. We take you step-by-step through the entire process: from defining your project's scope and getting plans from your local municipality, to understanding key documents like the Land Title from LTSA.ca. Learn what restrictions like a "right of way" and "covenants" are and how they can affect your plans. Furthermore, we dive deep into the crucial technical requirements of the BC Building Code, including: As-Built Measuring for when original drawings are missing, BC Energy Step Code for energy efficiency and Energy Advisors, Fire Separations for essential safety standards especially for legal suites, Stair Design for current safety regulation compliance, and Spatial Calculations for proper window sizing and placement. Don't spend time and money on a project that won't get approved. Watch this video to ensure your renovation is a success from the very beginning!