HomeMy WebLinkAboutBasement Finish Permit Application Guide Basement Finish Permit Application Guide
(For finishing previously unfinished basements)
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City of Maple Ridge Created 2015-10-14
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
DRAWING REQUIREMENTS:
Please check with front counter staff to see if we have a floor plan on file that you can use first. Also, in some areas in
Maple Ridge – due to flood plain issues – lower levels may not be able to be finished into living space.
Drawings submitted must show detailed floor plans including dimensions of each room, windows and door sizes.
Each room must be clearly labeled for use. If applying for a TRU – you must submit floor plans for the entire house.
You require the following in order to apply for a building permit:
Copies of liability insurance and a Schedule B for each Professional Engineer working for you (e.g., Structural,
Geotechnical, Fire Suppression) will be required if you are planning on removing walls or increasing the size of
openings in load bearing interior or exterior walls,
2 complete sets of plans drawn to scale with a ruler; floor plan(s), cross sections (Minimum acceptable size of
drawings to be not less than 11 x 17 and will not be accepted in pencil),
Site plan showing the required parking space if a rental suite is being installed, and
Drawings submitted must show detailed floor plans including dimensions of each room, windows and door sizes.
Each room must be clearly labeled identifying use.
The following sample drawings is provided for your reference, if installing a Suite or TRU
then kitchen layout is to be included
The following forms are available at the Building Department front counter or on our web page: www.mapleridge.ca. All
forms must be completed when submitting your plans for approval.
- Basement Finish Permit Application
- Owners Acknowledgement of Responsibility - Simple Buildings
- Letter of Authorization - General
IF YOUR PROPERTY IS ON A SEPTIC SYSTEM AND/OR A WELL, THE FOLLOWING WILL BE REQUIRED:
Note: You may apply for your building permit before you have any of the following, however you will not be able to
obtain your permit or start building until the requirements have been met.
Provincial “Sewerage Regulation” compliance must be obtained and verified by an “authorized person” acceptable
to the Municipality.
Certificate of Well Water Quantity and Potability (Certificate of Water Quantity and Potability)