There are a variety of permits that must be obtained before your business or residence undergoes construction or alteration. If you have any questions while undergoing the application process or determining which application or applications may be required, please contact the Permits Department.
BC Building Code Changes 2024
The 2024 BC Building Code changes will take effect on March 8, 2024. This means that all building permit applications made on or after March 8, 2024 will be subject to the 2024 BC Building Code, which requires all documents, designs, and references to be updated to reflect the new Code. Learn more at BC Codes 2024 - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).
All plumbing, electrical, gas and sprinkler permits that do not require drawings as part of the application may be sent to permitapplications@mapleridge.ca for processing. Once the permit has been processed you will receive an email with the information necessary to pay for your permit online. Please ensure the email that is provided on the application form is for the person authorized to make credit card payments ($6000.00 max. limit on credit card transactions). Heat loss calculations, hydronic calculations and any other documentation where the file size is less than 10MB total, can be submitted with the applicable plumbing, gas or sprinkler permit applications via the above email.
See the specific permit information and application forms below. If you require additional information or forms please refer to our Building Guides, Forms & Documents page.
Our Residential Permits page provides information and requirements for constructing, adding to or altering buildings on single-family and duplex residential properties (Zones RXX, RT-1).
Please view the options below to see if you need any building permits for your project.
Multi-family residential, including townhouses, row homes and apartments
Ground-oriented infill such as triplexes, fourplexes and courtyard housing
Mixed-use properties (residential and commercial)
Commercial, industrial and institutional
Zones XX, RT-2
Please view the options below to see if you need any building permits for your project.
A building permit is legally required to build, construct, remodel, repair, demolish, remove or move any building or structure over 100 square feet. Examples include:
An electrical permit is required by the Safety Standards Act of British Columbia and the City of Maple Ridge whenever electrical work is performed. Examples include
installation of any new wiring or circuitry
rearrangement of wiring or circuitry
installation or rearranging of electrical equipment
electrical permits are also required for all energized signs, movie sets and outdoor live performances
An occupancy permit is required prior to moving into a building (people or contents) and may be obtained for a limited period of time, if all inspectors approve provisional occupancy. A fee will be required for a provisional occupancy permit.
Final inspections on all gas, plumbing, electrical and building permits must be approved, along with schedule C-Bs and the site survey received prior to occupancy permits being issued. Occupancy of a building without first obtaining an occupancy or provisional occupancy permit may result in penalties as stated in the Maple Ridge Building Bylaw.
A sprinkler permit is required for any installation of an approved fire sprinkler system as a part of the construction of all new buildings within the City.
For more information, please refer to the City of Maple Ridge's Sprinkler Bylaw or contact the Building Department.
Understanding the requirements will help ensure your application is successful and avoid unanticipated costs or delays.
Information for projects involving fire sprinkler system alterations or installation.
Complete the online pay form below to pay for your Building, Sprinkler, Electrical, Gas, Plumbing and Sign Permits. When your permit is ready for payment you will receive an email containing the Permit Number and Bill Number. Online payment is limited to a maximum of $6000 per transaction.
After a permit has been issued, an onsite inspection is conducted to ensure that the work aligns with approved drawings, and applicable regulations and bylaws. To schedule and prepare for an inspection, please see our Inspections & Results page.
