Building Permits and Inspections

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Building Permits and inspections ensure that buildings comply with the safety, health, building and zoning requirements of the City of Campbell River and the Province of British Columbia. Through building permits and inspections, the Building Department supports homeowners, builders, and developers in implementing building requirements. This ensures all new construction and renovations meet the minimum standards outlined in the BC Building Code and other applicable legislation.

Building Permit Applications and Information

The types of application(s) and supporting documentation required for a Building Permit Application will vary based on the type of project. If you are new to the City's building permit and inspection process or have questions: 

• Read the information bulletins in the Frequently Used Documents section.
• Contact the City at building@campbellriver.ca before developing detailed plans.

The streamlined building permit application process has one Building Permit Application Form that covers all building projects, including: 

• residential building and multi-residential
• commercial, Industrial
• institutional
• modular/ mobile home
• plumbing
• retaining walls
• demolition

The City has additional documents to help residents understand the City's Building Permit and Inspection Process. The documents are meant for general guidance and do not replace bylaws or other legal documents.

All building permit applications and information bulletins are available below, under Application Documents and Forms.

Video Tutorials 

To help homeowners complete projects, the City of Campbell River has created video tutorials. These tutorials cover different topics, helping you understand regulations and requirements before starting a project. 

• Sheds, Shops, Garages
• How do I find my services?

Building Inspections

At various stages of construction, you must have the work inspected and approved. The required inspections for your permit will be listed on your Building Permit. 

Contractors and homeowners can now schedule, reschedule, and cancel building inspections online 24/7 through the City's eInspections service. Once you have received your building permit number and provided the City with a personal five-digit access code of your choice, you can begin scheduling and tracking your inspections online through the eInspections portal. 

All work being inspected must be complete and ready at the time of inspection. 

General Guidelines for Residential Inspections [PDF/178KB]

Please note that the site and building work must be in a safe condition for the Building Official to perform the inspection. This includes having the street address clearly posted at the work site. 

Below are monthly and yearly reports showing building permits issued by the City of Campbell River for the previous months.

If you plan to put a sign on your commercial business in the City of Campbell River, you will likely need a sign permit. For a complete list of permitted signs that require a permit, please refer to the Sign Bylaw [PDF/245KB].

To apply for a sign permit, please complete the application. Once we receive your application, we will review it to ensure it meets all the requirements. If it does, your permit will be approved, and we will contact you to pick up the permit and pay the associated fees. 

Sign Permit Application and Fees [PDF/341KB]