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Decommissioning Checklist
Requirements for removal of Suites or TRU’s
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City of Maple Ridge Revised 2016-07-12
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461
Inspection Requests: inspectionrequests@mapleridge.ca Web Site: www.mapleridge.ca Inquiries at: permits@mapleridge.ca
This document is being provided to identify the minimum requirements for the removal of a secondary suite
or Temporary Residential Unit (TRU) installed without permits or where current or new owners decide they
no-longer wish to have this installation in place. For additional service charges to no longer be applied to a
residential property and for the property to be deemed to no longer contain a secondary suite or TRU, the
following criteria are required to be met:
NOTE: A special inspection permit and inspection are required. A letter will be provided after the inspection
is complete to outline those issues that need to be addressed for the decommissioning of the
secondary suite or TRU.
1. If basement was finished without permits (and you wish to keep the basement finished but remove
the suite or TRU):
Basement finish application with to scale drawings is required (see Basement Finish
Application Guide).
Electrical permit (The permit MUST be obtained by a qualified contractor with a current
Maple Ridge business licence)
Ensure that the range wiring has been removed from the receptacle back to the
panel; and
Ensure that the hood fan is properly terminated at the appliance location.
Overhead kitchen cabinets are to be removed.
Gas Permit (The permit MUST be obtained by a qualified contractor with a current Maple
Ridge business licence) :
Cap the gas supply at the appliance location and at the supply location within the
mechanical room if gas is supplied to range location.
Plumbing Permit (The permit MUST be obtained by a qualified contractor with a current
Maple Ridge business licence)
Remove kitchen sink (may be replaced with a 18” x 18” bar sink)
Verify finished bathroom is done to current code (fixtures and piping)
Fees associated with the permits and decommissioning process are the responsibility of the
current owner.
2. If Basement was finished with permits (and you wish to remove the suite):
A Change of Use permit is required (to change from a secondary suite or TRU to just a
finished basement only applicable if the suite or TRU was installed with permits).
Should the floor layout have changed from what was shown on the City’s drawings or should
the city have no drawings on file, then a renovation permit with floor plans reflecting the
current layout are required (see Basement Finish Application Guide).
Electrical permit (The permit MUST be obtained by a qualified contractor with a current
Maple Ridge business licence)
Ensure that the range wiring has been removed from the receptacle back to the
panel.
Ensure that the hood fan is properly terminated at the appliance location.
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Decommissioning Checklist
Requirements for removal of Suites or TRU’s
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City of Maple Ridge Revised 2016-07-12
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461
Inspection Requests: inspectionrequests@mapleridge.ca Web Site: www.mapleridge.ca Inquiries at: permits@mapleridge.ca
Gas Permit (The permit MUST be obtained by a qualified contractor with a current Maple
Ridge business licence) :
Cap the gas supply at the appliance location and at the supply location within the
mechanical room.
Overhead kitchen cabinets are to be removed.
Plumbing Permit (The permit MUST be obtained by a qualified contractor with a current
Maple Ridge business licence)
Remove kitchen sink (may be replaced with a 18” x 18” bar sink)
A Form C Discharge Document
Property Owner(s) must provide a Notarized Form C to discharge the secondary suite
or TRU covenant if registered on title
Fees associated with the permits and decommissioning process are the responsibility of the
current owner.
** Please note**
Staff from the Building Department will notify the City’s Taxes Department to have the additional service
charges related to the secondary suite or TRU removed from the property taxes once all items on this
checklist, all associated permits are completed and any documents registered on title pertaining to the
secondary suite or TRU have been removed.
For more information on decommissioning secondary suites or TRU’s, please contact the Building
Department by phone at 604-467-7311 or by e-mail at permits@mapleridge.ca