Roofing permits · Mission, BC
Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Mission?
Mission says plainly that a permit is not required for roofing. A permit is required for structural alterations and for installing solar panels.
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What the rules say
Mission's roofing permit rules
City of Mission 'Building Permits' page: 'A Permit is NOT required for:' ... 'Roofing' (alongside cladding, painting, flooring, minor plumbing repairs and accessory buildings under 15 m2 'unless they create a hazard'). The same page lists 'Installation of solar panels' under work that requires a permit, and says a permit is required for 'Alterations, renovations, or repairs, such as:' (examples given are secondary suites and dropped ceilings). Building Bylaw 3590-2003 defines 'Repair' as 'the replacement of an existing element of a Building, other than a structural element, with a component of like characteristics.'
Other local rules worth knowing
Mission now styles itself 'City of Mission' on its website. Inspection Services: 604-820-3726. A solar-ready or solar-panel roof job would need a permit.
Official source
City of MissionRules and fees change. Always confirm with the municipality before work starts.
If a permit is needed
What a Mission 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. Mission may ask for more or less depending on the project.
Questions
Mission roofing permit questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Mission?
Mission says plainly that a permit is not required for roofing. A permit is required for structural alterations and for installing solar panels.
What roofing work does need a permit in Mission?
Mission now styles itself 'City of Mission' on its website. Inspection Services: 604-820-3726. A solar-ready or solar-panel roof job would need a permit.
Who applies for a roofing permit in Mission?
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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