Roofing permits · Coquitlam, BC
Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Coquitlam?
Coquitlam says no building permit is needed to repair or replace roofing material or to install a new roof on an existing building. A permit is needed for structural work, or to attach a new roof structure such as a patio roof or awning.
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What the rules say
Coquitlam's roofing permit rules
Building Division FAQ 'When is a building permit not required?': 'Installation of a new roof on an existing building' (list also includes repair and maintenance that doesn't affect structural or fire and life safety performance; work must still comply with City bylaws and the BC Building Code). Building Permit Application Requirements - Minor Projects brochure: no permit required to 'repair or replace roofing material'; permit required to 'attach a roof structure such as a patio roof or awning to an existing building.' The FAQ 'When is a building or plumbing permit required?' lists restoration, maintenance or repair of structural components and systems as requiring a permit.
Other local rules worth knowing
City of Coquitlam tender documents require contractors working in the City to hold a City of Coquitlam or Tri-Cities inter-municipal business licence. Building Permits Division: permits@coquitlam.ca.
Official source
City of CoquitlamRules and fees change. Always confirm with the municipality before work starts.
If a permit is needed
What a Coquitlam roofing permit usually involves
- An application describing the work, with the contractor's details
- Drawings or engineering where the roof structure changes
- A site plan if the roof's footprint or height changes
- Inspection of framing and sheathing before it's covered, then a final inspection
- A third-party roof inspection report, where the municipality recommends one
- Permit fees, which are usually a small part of the job
A general guide. Coquitlam may ask for more or less depending on the project.
Questions
Coquitlam roofing permit questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Coquitlam?
Coquitlam says no building permit is needed to repair or replace roofing material or to install a new roof on an existing building. A permit is needed for structural work, or to attach a new roof structure such as a patio roof or awning.
What roofing work does need a permit in Coquitlam?
City of Coquitlam tender documents require contractors working in the City to hold a City of Coquitlam or Tri-Cities inter-municipal business licence. Building Permits Division: permits@coquitlam.ca.
Who applies for a roofing permit in Coquitlam?
Usually your roofing company prepares the application and books inspections as part of the job. Check that the permit, any engineering and a third-party inspection, where recommended, are included in each quote.
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