BUILDING PERMITS
What is a building permit?
A building permit gives you legal permission to start
construction of a building project.
Why is a building permit required?
A building permit is required in order to ensure that the
building meets safety standards, reduces potential hazards of unsafe
construction, and protects you and your family, the public, and your
investment.
A building permits provides the means for the Municipal
Building Inspector to review the project design and to inspect the construction
for minimum standards as required by the Manitoba Building Code and respective
Municipal Building By-Laws.
What if I do not get a building permit?
As a homeowner, you are responsible for obtaining the
necessary permit(s). A permit must be
obtained before the project gets started – whether you or a contractor takes
out the permit on your behalf. Through the
permitting process the building inspector has the responsibility of monitoring
construction for compliance with Building Codes and By-laws. The ultimate responsibility for compliance
rests with the homeowner. Work that is
done without a permit may not meet the minimum code requirements and could
result in substandard construction that may not be structurally adequate. This could lead to costly repairs in the
future to correct the problem or even a complete failure of the project. Work that cannot be made to comply may require
removal or legal action may be initiated to ensure compliance.
What construction projects require a building permit?
A building permit is required for new construction,
renovations, additions, alterations, relocations and repair or rehabilitation
of a building or structure. Some minor
repairs do not require a permit. See
below examples of projects that do and don’t require a building permit.
How do I obtain a building permit?
Submit an application to the Municipal Building Inspector
Willie Brown along with construction plans of the proposed work. The Building Inspector will review your
application and plans to determine if your project complies with municipal and
Building Code requirements. A building permit
fee (please see below fee schedule), based on the application, is collected to
cover the cost of the application, the review and the inspection process. If your plans meet the requirements, a permit
is issued by the Building Inspector. You
must not begin your building project until you have the required building
permit.
What other documents are required with the building
permit application?
1. Letter of Authorization: A letter is required
from the property owner if someone is filling out the application on behalf of
the owner.
2. Current Certificate/Status of Title: Available
from Teranet Manitoba the Neepawa Land Titles Office Phone: 1-844-737-5684 / Website: www.teranetmanitoba.ca / Email: clientservice@terenat.ca
3. Construction Plans: One hard copy and one electronic copy (PDF)
of construction plans with a current seal by a Manitoba Professional Engineer.
Plans should include the following:
·
Foundation plan (With weeping tile information
if applicable)
·
Future basement layout (If applicable)
·
Floor plan (With dimensions)
·
Elevation drawings
·
Detailed cross sections, dimensions and
elevations
·
Roof and floor system plan from supplier
·
Plumbing layout - Schematic of the drainage
system
·
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
drawings
·
Effective thermal resistance calculations for
floor and ceiling
Who is Rossburn’s Building Inspector?
Our Building Inspector, Willie Brown, is an experienced
official who is available should you have any questions concerning your project,
and he is an ally to help you successfully and safely complete your building
project. Willie Brown can be reached at
204-773-6360 (cell) or email wlbrown@mymts.net.
How long does a building permit take to process?
We encourage you to submit your building permit well in
advance of your project start date. Processing times will be dependent on the complexity of your application
and the total number of applications received and the building inspector’s
availability. Applications for projects
that are submitted in the busy construction season (April to September) may
take longer to process.
When are Inspections Done?
Once you have been issued a building permit, on-site
inspections will be required to make certain the work conforms to the permit,
codes and plans. The Building Inspector
will let you know approximately how many inspections may be needed for your
project.
Typical Required Inspections Stages:
The applicant/or designate must request inspections at least
48 hours (two regular working days) prior to proposed inspection time at the
following typical stages of construction.
1. Foundation Footing – when forms for footings
and/or foundation walls are complete, but prior to placing any concrete, and
when any reinforcing steel is placed and before any concrete is placed thereon.
2. Drain Tiles and Dam Proofing – after installation
of perimeter drain tiles and damp proofing but prior to backfilling against the
foundation; when plumbing pipes or accessories are installed that would later
be covered.
3. Water and Sewer Lines – water and sewer lines
must be inspected after bedding and prior to backfilling.
4. Roof Framing and Sheathing – when roof framing
and sheathing are complete, but before any insulation, lath, or other interior
or exterior finish is applied which would conceal such work.
5. Roughed-In Plumbing and Mechanical – framing and
sheathing are complete roughed-in plumbing and mechanical works, including
piping in a drainage and venting system and any plumbing accessories that could
be concealed at a later stage of construction.
6. Insulation and Vapour Barrier – when insulation
and vapour barrier have been completed but before any drywall or other interior
finish is applied.
7. Fireplace or Chimney – when the smoke chamber of
a fireplace or chimney thimble is complete but before any further assembly.
8. Occupancy – when any part of the building is
ready for occupancy but prior to occupying, and for final inspection of
completed building.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The Municipality does not allow garages, accessory buildings
or travel trailers on vacant land until the primary building has been
erected. Travel trailers must be in a
permitted campground.
Examples of Projects that would NOT normally require a
building permit:
- Replacement of shingles with same material
- Replacement of doors & windows, when the size of the opening is not altered
- Replacement of siding or stucco
- Construction of fences that comply with zoning by-law height requirements
- Painting, patching & decorating
- Installation of cabinets and shelves
- Installation and replacement of sidewalks
- Construction of accessory buildings and sheds less than 10 meters sq. (108 sq. ft.) – but the accessory building may still require a development permit
Examples of Projects that DO require a building permit:
- Attached and/or detached garages and/or carports
- Accessory buildings 10 meters sq. (108 sq. ft.) or more
- Temporary Buildings
- Decks
- Repair and underpinning of foundations
- Installation of solid fuel burning appliances such as wood stoves and fireplaces
- Pools or any other device capable of holding 600 mm (24 inches) or more of water
- Demolitions of whole or part of a building
- Any structural modification
- CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING OF ANY KIND
Building Permit Fees
