The City of Mission regulates construction under Building Bylaw 3590-2003. The Building Bylaw includes information on when permits are required, permit submission requirements, permit conditions, responsibilities, inspection stages, and fees. The Building Bylaw can be found at Building Bylaw 3590-2003.
Construction must meet the British Columbia Building Code (BCBC), which sets out the minimum standards for safety, health, accessibility, fire and structural protection of buildings, and the environment. The current edition is the 2024 BCBC and can be found at BC Building Code
Through the permitting and inspection process the Building Inspection Division works with other City departments to ensure that construction meets with other City regulations.
A building permit is required for all types of buildings for:
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Please note that all new construction within the City of Mission requires the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Fire Sprinkler Bylaw 5679-2017. If you are planning a renovation, addition, or accessory building, your project may be subject to the Fire Sprinkler Bylaw. The sprinklering of your project may require water service upgrades to accommodate the sprinkler system.
Fees for permits may be found in Schedule A of Building Bylaw 3950-2003. Applications are subject to a non-refundable application fee, a building permit fee at issuance based on the value of construction, and refundable deposits (securities).
Your project may be subject to Development Cost Charges (DCC’s), Amenity Cost Charges (ACC’s), and School Site Acquisition Charges (SSAC’s). These fees are payable at the time of permit issuance. Charges are listed in the respective bylaws which can be found at:
Electrical and Gas Permits are obtained and regulated by Technical Safety BC. They may be contacted at www.technicalsafetybc.ca or by phone at 1-866-566-7233.
Depending on your project, approval from the Fraser Health Authority may be required. Typical items that require approval include commercial kitchens, private sewerage systems, public pools, personal services, daycares, etc. They may be contacted at www.fraserhealth.ca or by phone at 604-814-5515.
If you are uncertain if a permit is required for work you are planning, please contact the Building Inspection Division at iservices@mission.ca or (604)820-3726.
The Building Inspection Division is located in the Welton Common Building at 7337 Welton Street, Mission, BC.
Guidelines
General guidelines are available for applying for a permit for each of the following categories:
