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It is neither a law nor a legal document. For more detailed requirements, please refer to the current Subdivision, Development and Servicing Law and the B.C. Building Code. BC Building Code is available at [https://bccodes.ca/index.html. The](https://bccodes.ca/index.html. The) Law is [available online at www.saylandsoffice.ca](available online at www.saylandsoffice.ca).  \nWhen is a building permit required?  \nThe Subdivision, Development and Servicing Law specifies when a building permit is required. Please contact the SAY Lands Office before starting any construction which you think may require a permit. Examples of projects which may require a building permit include:  \n Constructing, altering renovating or changing the use of any building or part of a building.  \n Finishing previously unfinished areas such as basements or enclosing a carport or porch area.  Demolishing all or a portion of any building or structure.  \n Moving any building, structure or mobile home into or within the First Nation.  \n Placing on any land a manufactured or factory-built home or any housing component or modular structure.  \n Installing solid fuel or oil burning appliances and chimneys.  \n Installing or altering any plumbing works or services.  \n Installing or altering a swimming pool enclosure/fence.  \n Constructing or altering a retaining wall 1.2 meters (47 inches) or more above finished grade measured at any point within 1.2 meters (47 inches) from the face of the wall or structure.  \n Erecting any permanent sign which has an overall dimension in any direction of more than 6 feet.  \n When should I apply for my Permit?  \nYou are advised to apply well in advance of your proposed start date as processing time varies depending on the complexity of the project and completeness of the application.  \nSpecific Construction which does not require a building permit  \nThe Subdivision, Development and Servicing Law specifies when a building permit is required. Please contact the SAY Lands Office before starting any construction which you think may require a permit. Examples of projects which DO NOT require a building permit include:  \n6.2. Notwithstanding subsection 6.1, this Regulation does not apply to:  \n• Anything exempted in a Skowkale Law or Regulation  \n• Buildings or structures exempted by the Building Code, except as expressly provided herein;  \n• Retaining structures less than 1 metre (3 .3 feet) in height, unless the retaining structure are part of a rip rap structure;  \n• Decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 0.6 metres (2 feet);  \n• Replacement of roofing materials provided that no structural work is done;  \n• Existing fireplace, wood burning appliance or factory constructed chimney or masonry chimneys;  \n• The repair or replacement of a valve, faucet, fixture, sprinkler head or piping in a plumbing system of no change in piping configuration is required;  \n• Recreational vehicles used for temporary accommodation of less than thirty (30) days per calendar year for recreation or vacation purposes only and that may be plugged in to electrical services but are not connected to sewer or water services; and  \n• Structures such as greenhouses or storage facilities that are constructed of a wood, steel  \n• or plastic frame covered with sheet polyethylene, fabric, tarps or glass that are intended to  \n• be used temporarily on a seasonal basis and may be removed seasonally  \nThe following projects are also exempt from the requirement to obtain a building permit but may still have planning requirements (Development Permits, etc which the Planning Department will be happy to discuss:  \nA new single story detached residential accessory building or structure which isnot intended tobe used for any “residential occupancy”(as defined in the BC Building Code) and which has a floor area not exceeding 10 sq. metres (107 sq.ft. ) still requires to mee","cbCaiacFOYznJ2YV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiacFOYznJ2YV","pdf",716223,"English","# When is a building permit required?\n# When should I apply for my permit?\n# Specific construction which does not require a building permit\n# What do I need for a building permit application?\n## Step 1: Making application","[{\"question\":\"What law and building code sources does the brochure reference for permit requirements?\",\"answer\":\"The brochure directs readers to the Subdivision, Development and Servicing Law for when permits are required, and to the current B.C. 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