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"This information is provided for convenience only and is not a substitution of applicable City Bylaws, Provincial
or Federal Codes or Laws. You must satisfy yourself that any existing or proposed construction or other works
complies with such Bylaws, Codes or other laws."
City of Maple Ridge
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461
Web site:www.mapleridge.ca Inquiries at: permits@mapleridge.ca Revised Jan 2015
City of Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6925-2012 (Section 27)
A – OWNER REQUIREMENTS
(i) Within one year of issuance of a foundation permit, for moving a building on to said
lands, the owner shall complete all construction in accordance with the British
Columbia Building Code - current edition - and all other Bylaws of the City as noted in
this Agreement.
(ii) The owner shall place a security deposit in the form of cash, term deposit or an
irrevocable letter of credit issued by a financial institute acceptable to the City. The
deposit shall act as security that the requirements of item (i) above are adhered to and
will be returned to the owner upon issuance of occupancy permit for the subject
building. The Director of Inspection Services will determine the amount of the deposit.
($5,000 minimum)
B – MOVING COMPANY REQUIREMENTS
(i) Apply for a Highway Use Permit in the Engineering Department. To apply for the
permit, the following items will be required:
Liability insurance as stated in the current Highway Use Permit– Schedule “A”
naming the City of Maple Ridge as an additional name insured with the following
statement written on the certificate:
“Naming the City as an additional named insured
and providing that the said policy shall not be
cancelled, lapsed or materially altered without 30
days notice in writing to the City.”
Security deposit required in the form of cash or cheque for damage to Municipal
and Public property. The Engineering Department will determine the amount of
the deposit. To initiate a refund of the security deposit, the moving company
must notify the Engineering Department once the move is completed.
Supply the Engineering Department with the house move route.
(ii) Obtain any other permits required by other jurisdiction.
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"This information is provided for convenience only and is not a substitution of applicable City Bylaws, Provincial
or Federal Codes or Laws. You must satisfy yourself that any existing or proposed construction or other works
complies with such Bylaws, Codes or other laws."
City of Maple Ridge
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461
Web site:www.mapleridge.ca Inquiries at: permits@mapleridge.ca Revised Jan 2015
C – SEPTIC APPROVAL
(i) Provincial “Sewerage Regulation” compliance must be obtained and verified by an
“authorized person” acceptable to the City. This is to be submitted with the
foundation application.
(ii) The owner must place a security deposit in the form of cash, term deposit or an
irrevocable letter of credit issued by a financial institute acceptable to the City. See
current Building Bylaw for size of security. The security deposit will be returned upon
confirmation of well potability and issuance of an occupancy permit
D – WELL APPROVAL
(i) Approval is required by a Professional Engineer verifying that the well provides 2,250
litres of water per day.
(ii) Water potability to be approved by a Professional Engineer registered with the
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. The
owner must place a security deposit in the form of cash, term deposit or an
irrevocable letter of credit issued by a financial institute acceptable to the City. See
current Building Bylaw for size of security. The security deposit will be returned upon
confirmation of well potability and issuance of an occupancy permit.
MOVING A BUILDING WITHIN MAPLE RIDGE
STEP 1 Attend the front counter at the Inspection Services Department and give a building
Development Services Technician the information to create an MV folder and pay the
required inspection fee. Make arrangements for the Building Inspector to inspect the
house (inside and out) and the site where it is to be moved.
If the Building Inspector approves the move, go on to step 2.
STEP 2 Apply for water and sewer disconnects at the Engineering Department. Please allow up to
two weeks for the services to be disconnected. Fee for disconnects will be determined by
the Engineering Department.
STEP 3 Apply for foundation permit in the Inspection Services Department. Foundation Permit
must be approved and ready for issuance prior to moving permit being issued and prior to
the Engineering Department issuing the Highway use permit to move the building.
To apply for a foundation permit, the Inspection Services Department will require a
completed application form, Owner’s Acknowledgement Form, applicable Zoning check
sheet, two sets of Engineered, sealed foundation drawings. The drawings must include: a
site plan showing; all lot and house dimensions, the distance the house will be from all
property lines, all grade elevations; direction of drainage flows and any retaining walls;
Building elevation drawings complete with windows, decks, stairs, etc.;
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"This information is provided for convenience only and is not a substitution of applicable City Bylaws, Provincial
or Federal Codes or Laws. You must satisfy yourself that any existing or proposed construction or other works
complies with such Bylaws, Codes or other laws."
City of Maple Ridge
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461
Web site:www.mapleridge.ca Inquiries at: permits@mapleridge.ca Revised Jan 2015
Fee for foundation permit is based on construction value as determined by the Building
Official.
Sufficient structural information is to be provided to construct additional works such as
stairs, Decks and landings.
Erosion and Sediment Control schedules and Erosion and Sediment Control plan –
separate security deposit of $1500.00 required at issuance of foundation permit.
Owner’s security deposit for house move shall be required at the time of issuing the
foundation permit.
STEP 4 The moving company shall obtain, from the Engineering Department the required Highway
Use Permit. The permit is not to be issued until such time as the Building Department has
approved the foundation permit for issuance.
STEP 5 Electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and gas permits are required to connect to existing
services. Electrical plumbing and sprinkler permits are based on the work being done.
Gas permit fee is based on the number of appliances.
MOVING A BUILDING FROM OUTSIDE OF MAPLE RIDGE
STEP 1 Attend the front counter at the Inspection Services Department and give a building
Development Services Technician the information to create an MV folder and pay the
required inspection fee. Make arrangements for the Building Inspector to inspect the
house (inside and out) and the site where it is to be moved.
If the Building Inspector approves the move, go on to step 2.
STEP 2 Apply for foundation permit in the Inspection Services Department. Foundation Permit
must be approved and ready for issuance prior to moving permit being issued and prior to
the Engineering Department issuing the Highway use permit to move the building.
To apply for a foundation permit, the Inspection Services Department will require a
completed application form, Owner’s Acknowledgement Form, applicable Zoning check
sheet, two sets of Engineered, sealed foundation drawings. The drawings must include: a
site plan showing; all lot and house dimensions, the distance the house will be from all
property lines, all grade elevations; direction of drainage flow and any retaining walls;
Building elevation drawings complete with windows, decks, stairs, etc.;. Fee for foundation
permit is based on construction value as determined by the Building Official.
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"This information is provided for convenience only and is not a substitution of applicable City Bylaws, Provincial
or Federal Codes or Laws. You must satisfy yourself that any existing or proposed construction or other works
complies with such Bylaws, Codes or other laws."
City of Maple Ridge
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461
Web site:www.mapleridge.ca Inquiries at: permits@mapleridge.ca Revised Jan 2015
Sufficient structural information is to be provided to construct additional works such as
stairs. decks and landings.
Erosion and Sediment Control schedules and Erosion and Sediment Control plan –
separate security deposit of $1500.00 required at issuance of foundation permit.
Owner’s security deposit for house move shall be required at the time of issuing the
foundation permit.
STEP 3 The moving company shall obtain, from the Engineering Department the required Highway
Use Permit. The permit is not to be issued until such time as the Building Department has
approved the foundation permit for issuance.
STEP 4 Electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and gas permits are required to connect to existing
services. Electrical plumbing and sprinkler permits are based on the work being done.
Gas permit fee is based on the number of appliances.
MOVING A BUILDING ON SAME LOT
Follow steps 2, 3 and 5 in the section “Moving a building within Maple Ridge”. Moving permit or
security deposit is not necessary. Well security is necessary if applicable.