building permits

A building permit is separate from a development permit.   A building permit, where required, shall not be issued unless a development permit, where required, has been issued.

A building permit refers to building construction and compliance with the National Building Code of Canada. Every application for a development permit to construct, erect, place, alter, repair, renovate or reconstruct a building also requires the submission of a building permit. 

All construction, demolition, or relocation of buildings within the RM of Nipawin is governed by the Municipal Building Bylaw.
 

$75 building permit fee; plus

Single Family Dwellings
Under 1000 sq/ft – $1.25 per sq/ft 1000 - 1500 sq/ft – $1.15 per sq/ft Over 1500 sq/ft – $1.05 per sq/ft
Included:

• Plan Review
• Inspection
• Documentation
• Travel

Shops, Garages, Decks
All sizes - $0.85 per sq/ft
Included:

• Plan Review
• Inspection
• Documentation
• Travel

Open Files
$300.00 per file
Included:

• File and plan review
• Initial contact Inspections as required
• Documentation

Unscheduled / Irregular
$200.00 per inspection
Plus $0.55 per km travel cost 

 Other buildings covered under Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada
All other part 9 building application reviews will be $2.10 per $1000.00 of determined construction value with a minimum plan review fee $75.00.
$183.75+ GST per required inspection as outlined on the plan review. 

 Buildings that fall under Part 3 of the National Building Code of Canada
All Class 3 application reviews will be $3.15 per $1000.00 of determined construction value with a minimum plan review fee of $100.00
$210.00 + GST per required inspection as outlined on the plan review 

 Additional information
All required inspections that are not requested will be billed as if the inspection had been provided.
All pre move and emergency unscheduled inspections requested prior to 72 hrs of needed service will also be billed $0.50 per km travelled distance.
A $50.00 review fee may be charged for revised plans submitted after permit is approved.
A plan review fee may be charged for applications that can not be approved.
Phone and email consultations
We reserve the right to charge a fee of $41.75 per hour with a minimum of one-half hour fee charged for phone and email questions about building requirements and bylaw enforcement. 

*Please call our office for most up to date rates*