Residential Building Permit Guide

District of Port Hardy, Town of Port McNeill, Village of Port Alice, and Coal Harbour
in the Regional District of Mount Waddington.

The purpose of this guide is to:

• advise you about the applicable regulations regarding construction, repairs, alterations or
additions to residential buildings and structures;
• assist you with the preparation of your building permit application.

This guide is intended as an overview only and does not replace current bylaws and
regulations. Complete copies of applicable bylaws may be obtained from your local
government office (see page 3). Design and construction of buildings and structures within
your community are governed by the following:

• British Columbia Building Code

• Current building bylaw
• Development permit guidelines
• Applicable zoning bylaws and other bylaws

PLEASE NOTE:

The building owner is responsible for carrying out the work or having the work carried out
in full accordance with the requirements of the British Columbia Building Code and other
applicable regulations. Neither the granting of a building permit, nor the approval of
the relevant drawings and specifications, nor inspections made by Building
Inspection shall in any way relieve the owner of such building from this responsibility.
Table of Contents
Building Permits Page

What work requires a building permit? .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

What work does not require a building permit? ........................................................................................................................................... 2

How do I obtain a building permit? ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

What drawings must I submit with my permit application? ................................................................................................................. 4

What other documentation may be required? .............................................................................................................................................. 5

How long does it take to process my building permit? ............................................................................................................................... 5

What will my building permit cost? ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

What happens when my building permit is approved? .............................................................................................................................. 6

Construction & Inspection

What inspections are required? ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8

How do I obtain inspections? ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Guidelines for building permit application drawings ........................................................................................................................ 9

Sample Drawings
Site Plan .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Cross Section ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Lower Floor ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Upper Floor ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Side Elevation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Front Elevation ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Rear Elevation .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Footing Detail .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Contact information .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

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Building Permits
Purpose of the Section

This section is to assist applicants in obtaining building permits for building

projects carried out within the District of Port Hardy, Town of Port McNeill, Village
of Port Alice, and Coal Harbour in the Regional District of Mount Waddington. It is
intended that by following this guide, applicants can complete the building permit
process in an efficient manner and avoid unnecessary delays and expense.
Should you find that this guide does not answer your specific questions, or for
information concerning commercial projects, please contact the local government
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office for your community as noted in this guide.
 What work requires a What work does not
building permit? require a building permit?
You will need a building permit when you wish to: Non-structural or minor modifications do not require a
permit, including:

• construct any new building

• installing cupboards
• construct a new accessory building
• painting
• construct or locate a temporary building
• roofing repairs or replacements (providing that no
• make alterations, renovations or repairs to an existing
structural changes are made)
building or structure
• landscaping or sidewalks
• complete a previously unfinished area in an existing
building, eg., a recreation room or bathroom • fences
• demolish or relocate a building or structure
• constructing a storage shed less than 10 m2 in size (e.g.
• locate or relocate a manufactured home in a park or on
a lot pump-house) as long as it is sited correctly.

• remodel or construct a deck

• construct a swimming pool

If you are unsure whether your project will require a
• install or alter plumbing within a structure or on a building permit, call the local government office for your
property area as noted in this guide. Although the above work
• connect to a sewer system, storm drain or water system does not require a building permit, homeowners should
ensure that the work conforms to the requirements of the
• install a new chimney or fireplace
BC Building Code, zoning bylaws and other applicable
• install a wood stove, fireplace insert or other wood regulations.
burning appliance

• change the occupancy type of a building

• install an irrigation or sprinkler system

• install an on site water collection system

You may not start any stage of a project, including

demolition or excavation, until a building permit has
been obtained.

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How do I obtain a
building permit?
Building permits are only issued when: Village of Port Alice

1061 Marine Drive

Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0
• your property is correctly zoned for your intended
use Tel: 250.284.3391 Fax: 250.284.3416
E-mail: [email protected]
• your property is registered at the Land Title Office
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
• your property is accessible by an approved access Web: portalice.ca
• your building plans conform to the building bylaw,
Regional District of Mount Waddington (Coal Harbour)
zoning bylaw, the development permit or approved
variances to the bylaw
2044 McNeill Road
• your application form is complete, all other Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0
requirements are met and permit fees are paid in full
Tel: 250.956.3301 Fax: 250.956.3232
Email: [email protected]
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Apply to the municipal office in the jurisdiction where
Web: rdmw.bc.ca
your property is located:

District of Port Hardy

To help speed up the process, applicants may wish to
7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68
meet with or contact the Building Inspector prior to applying
Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
for a building permit.
Tel: 250.949.6665 Fax: 250.949.7433
E-mail: [email protected] For further information on obtaining a building permit,
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday please visit your community's local government website or
Web: porthardy.ca call to speak to an administrative representative.

Town of Port McNeill

1775 Furney Place, PO Box 728

Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
Tel: 250.956.3111 Fax: 250.956.4300
E-mail: [email protected]
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Web: portmcneill.ca

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 What drawings must I Detached Garage and Sheds

submit with my permit

• Site Plan
• Foundation Plan

application? • Floor Plan

• Cross Section (showing all structural details and
finishes)
In addition to an application form completed and signed by • All Elevations (all sides of the buildings)
the property owner or representative, applicants must
• Front and Side Elevation
submit fully detailed sets of plans drawn to scale with the
• Structural Details
following information depending on the type of work to be
done: Carports
Single Family Dwelling and Two Family Dwelling • Site Plan
• Foundation Plan
• Site Plan • Cross Section (showing all structural details and
finishes)
• Foundation Plan
• All Elevations (all sides of the buildings)
• Floor Plan
• Cross Section (showing all structural details and Finishing Basement
finishes)
• Site Plan (when required)
• All Elevations (all sides of the buildings)
• Floor Plan (existing and proposed)
Attached Garage • All Elevations (all sides of the
• Site Plan buildings)

• Foundation Plan
• Floor Plan Applicants may draw the required plans themselves.
However, if you have difficulty in this area, you should seek
• Cross Section (showing all structural details and
finishes) the help of a qualified person. Plans must be drawn to scale,
be clear and legible, and indicate the nature and extent of the
• All Elevations (all sides of the buildings)
work. As a guide, please refer to the sample drawings
Additions provided at pages 10-14 of this guide for examples of typical
plans. It's worth consulting with the Building Inspector before
• Site Plan
you start.
• Foundation Plan
• Floor Plan It is the responsibility of the applicant, property owner or
• Cross Section (showing all structural details and their agent to ascertain whether any restrictive covenants,
finishes) easements, or rights of way are registered against the
• Applicable Elevations property. If an easement or right of way exists it must be

• Differentiation between new and existing identified on the site plan. If a covenant exists it must be
construction disclosed and copies may be required. For more
information, contact the Land Title Office noted on page 16
Page 4 of this guide.
What other documentation • When manufactured building products are used (e.g.,
trusses, engineered floor joists, beams, etc.), a certified

may be required?
plan showing engineered construction details is required.

• If specialized technical knowledge is required to ensure

that the proposed work will be structurally sound or
The following additional information may need to be comply with the Building Code, it will be necessary that
an architect or professional engineer prepare drawings,
submitted with your application. Please consult with your specifications or reports.
Building Official for the specific requirements of your
• You need an electrical permit to install or alter electrical
project. *Also, for a detailed building inspection checklist, wiring within and coming into a building (Technical Safety
see Page 17. BC -see page 16 for contact information).

• You may need a gas permit to install or alter gas

• Building permits related to strata lots: a copy of the services to a property (Technical Safety BC -see page 16
company search advising of all registered owners of the for contact information)
strata, a letter from the Board of Directors approving the
proposal and a site plan identifying all numbered building
sites.

• A copy of the current Property Assessment Notice and Title

Search.
How long does it take to
• When a new home is being constructed, submit with your process my building permit?
application the appropriate documents obtained from the
Homeowner Protection Office. See page 16 of this guide for
contact information. Your application will be reviewed to ensure that the
proposed work complies with the BC Building Code and
• A survey certificate will be required for new homes.
Additions and accessory buildings may not require a survey if relevant zoning bylaw, and that all other approvals from
set backs can be determined by other means. applicable agencies have been received (e.g.
• In the Regional District, include in your application to the Homeowner Protection Office). A “turn around time” of
Building Inspection department, proof of filing a letter of approximately 21 days for applications is normally
certification for the sewerage system to the Vancouver Island
maintained. This allows for the natural fluctuations that
Health Authority (VIHA). An occupancy certificate cannot be
issued by the Building Inspector until a final letter of occur in the rate of applications received. You must not
certification of the sewerage system has been issued from start work until after the building permit is issued.
VIHA.

• You need a permit (where required) from your local

government office when you install, modify or alter an oil
burner or furnace or a wood- burning appliance. All stoves
need to be installed according to applicable standards and
manufacturer’s instructions.

• You need an Access Permit from your municipality or the

Ministry of Transportation and Highways if your property
borders a road or highway and you require a new driveway
access (see page 16 for contact information).

• You must have an appropriate house number

(address) obtained from your local government office.

• You require verification of sufficient quality and quantity of

potable drinking water at/ on your property. Page 5
 What will my building What happens when my
permit cost? building permit is approved?
Building permit fees are based on the total value of the work Once your building permit is approved, you will be contacted
proposed. A schedule of the fee calculation is available from to pick-up your building permit package . This package
your local government office. The schedule describes the contains a set of plans (stamped by the Inspector). The
formula used to assess the value of the work, and fees for Building Permit package, together with a list of required
chimneys, stoves, water/ sewage/ septic connections and inspections to be undertaken by the Building Official, will be
installation of plumbing fixtures. For convenience below is a provided for pick up at your local government office. For
summary of building permit fees for each jurisdiction. This convenience, contact information for your local government
might not reflect all fees or specific nature of your required office is located on page 3 of this guide. At this point, you
permit(s). Please consult with your local government office are permitted to proceed with your construction in
for the specific fees for your required permit(s). accordance with the provisions set out in the issued building
permit.
Building Permit Application Fee - Port Hardy
- $75 for construction value up to $1,000
- $8 per thousand from $1,001 to $100,000
- $5.50 per thousand from $100,001 to $500,000
- $4 per thousand from $500,001 upward.

Building Permit Application Fee - Port McNeill

- $55 plus $5/ $1,000 up to $500,000 in construction value
- $4/ $1,000 in construction value thereafter

Building Permit Application Fee - Port Alice

- $175 for construction value up to $1,000
- $8 per thousand from $1,001 to $100,000
- $5.50 per thousand from $100,001 to $500,000
- $4 per thousand from $500,001 upward.

Building Permit Application Fee - RDMW

- $250 for construction value up to $5,000
- $11 per thousand from $5,001 to $100,000
- $5.50 per thousand from $100,001 to $500,000
- $4 per thousand from $500,001 upward.

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Construction & Inspection
Purpose of the Section

This section has been prepared to assist applicants in preparing for

construction and inspection for building projects carried out within your
community. Should you find that this guide does not answer your
specific question(s), or for information concerning commercial
projects, please contact the local government office for your area, as
noted on page 3 of this guide.
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 What inspections are Sanitary Sewer Connection – When all piping is installed
to the septic tank or municipal sewage system with the
required? appropriate test applied.

Site Inspection – To be carried out by the Building Official Water Service Inspection – When the water service piping
is installed and connected to the supply.
before issuing the permit to check for geotechnical hazards
and access . Insulation and Vapour Barrier – When all thermal
Footing and Form Inspection - On completion of form insulation and vapour barriers are completed and prior to the
work, prior to placing of concrete. application of the interior wall finish.

Foundation Drains Inspection – When foundation is Chimney Inspection - One inspection is required (by a
damp-proofed and drain tile is completed including drain WETT inspector) at the first flue liner above a fireplace throat
rock. and another is required when the chimney is completed.

Dampproofing Floors on Grade – Before pouring slab on Lath and Stucco - An inspection is required after the lath is
grade floor, an inspection of under slab, plumbing, vapour completed and prior to the application of the stucco.
barrier and insulation is required. A ground seal is required in Inspections are also required after the application of each
crawl space areas. This can be either two inches of concrete coat of stucco.
or vapour barrier protected by a clean granular fill of four
inches. Crawl space must be protected by a floor drain Final Plumbing Inspection – When the appropriate
connected to perimeter drainage system. All ground seals inspections listed above have been approved and all
must be located higher than the top of the drain tile. plumbing fixtures have been installed.

BC Land Survey - Location of the building to be certified by Final Inspection - When all construction is completed and
a BC Land Surveyor and submitted to the Building Official prior to occupancy of any portion of the structure. A
for approval. Certificate of Occupancy must be applied for and obtained
prior to the occupancy of the building. The Building Official
Framing Inspection - When framing is completed and prior
will not issue a Certificate of Occupancy if deficiencies
to application of insulation and exterior cladding. All interior
are recorded in the structure by other inspection
work that may alter the quality of the framing such as
authorities.
plumbing, electrical and duct work must be completed before
requesting the frame inspection.

Plumbing Inspection - A rough plumbing inspection is

required when all drains, vents and water piping are
completed with an appropriate test applied.

Remember that electrical, sewage disposal work require separate permits and
inspections. Contact the appropriate agency listed at the back of this guide.
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 How do I obtain inspections? Please note: under section 57 of the Community Charter,
your local government may authorize building officials to
register a Notice on Title for properties where work has
A telephone call to your local government office is required not been inspected satisfactorily during construction
to request an inspection. It is the responsibility of the (e.g., inspections not called for or carried out and work
owner to ensure that the required inspections are has been covered).
requested. Please note that as inspections are not
conducted every day in all areas, you are advised to contact
your local government office in advance to discuss your

Guidelines for building

proposed schedule. Generally, requests for inspections
must be received 48 hours in advance of the desired
inspection date. When calling for an inspection please have
the following information available:
permit application drawings.
• contact name and telephone The following examples of drawings are for guidance only,
number
and should not be reproduced for building permit
• address of construction applications. The extent of the work that you propose may
• type of inspection requested require more or less information than is shown on these
• permit number examples. You are advised to contact your Building Official
• day inspection is requested early in the process if you are not familiar with preparing
construction drawings and wish to produce them yourself.
Drawings may be submitted in either metric or imperial units.
To avoid unnecessary delays, inspection rejections and
Two sets of drawings are required. All drawings must be
payment of re-inspection fees, please ensure that:
clear and legible. Mirror image drawings will not be
acceptable. Except for the site plans, single line drawings
are not acceptable.
• All work to be inspected is completed and ready for
inspection.
Drawings must be drawn to scale. The following scales are
• The approved construction drawings and inspection
card are available on site for all inspections. recommended:
• The inspector is able to obtain reasonable access to Metric Imperial
the building for inspection. If the building is occupied,
please ensure someone is on the premises at the time Site Plan 1:200 1/16” = 1’
of the inspection. Floor and Foundation Plans 1:50 1/4” = 1’
• Construction work does not proceed beyond the Elevation Plans 1:50 1/4” = 1’
stages indicated for each inspection without prior
Section Plans 1:25 1/2” = 1’
written approval from the building inspector.
• Occupancy of the building does not occur prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Conditional
Certificate of Occupancy1,2.

1 Issued by the Building Official- stating the building or structure is substantially complete and suitable for occupancy - if satisfied, after a final inspection,
that the building is fit for occupancy. The certificate shall list those inspections which were not carried out and shall state that the certificate does not imply
approval of such stages of construction.
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2 Partial or emergency occupancy approval made by application to the Building Official
 Sample Drawings
A Collection of Sample Drawings

On the following pages, you will find a sampling of drawings for your
reference. Should you require any further information, please
contact the Building Official

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Site Plan

Cross Section

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Lower Floor

Upper Floor

Page 12
Side Elevation

Side Elevation

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Front Elevation

Rear Elevation

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Footing Detail

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 Contact Information
Home Warranty Program New Home Street Address
For all communities: Contact your local government
Homeowner Protection Office, Branch of BC Housing office.
650-4789 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 0A3
Tel: 604.646.7050 Fax: 604.646.7051 Toll free: Land Use, Planning/ Zoning, Building Permits
1.800.407.7757 E-mail: [email protected] Contact your local government office.
www.hpo.bc.ca District of Port Hardy
7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68
Electrical Permits
Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Technical Safety BC
Tel: 250.949.6665 Fax: 250.949.7433
310-771 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 5A7
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 250.952.4444 Fax: 250.952.4458
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
www.safetyauthority.ca
Town of Port McNeill
Access Permits, Culverts, Bridges & Roads 1775 Furney Place, PO Box 728
Ministry of Transportation
Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
Suite 240, 4460 Chatterton Way, Victoria, BC V8X 5J7
Tel: 250.956.3111 Fax: 250.956.4300
Tel: 250.952.4515 or 250.387.6121 Fax: 250.952.4508
E-mail: [email protected]
Toll free 1.800.663.7867 (Service BC)
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
www.gov.bc.ca/tran

Property Registration, Easements, Right-of-Ways, Village of Port Alice

1061 Marine Drive
Restrictive Covenants or Title Searches
Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0
BC Land Title Office,
Tel: 250.284.3391 Fax: 250.284.3416
110-1321 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9J3 Tel:
E-mail: [email protected]
250.387.6331 Fax: 250.356.6060
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Toll free 1.877.577.5872
www.ltsa.ca or contact your local Service BC Centre.
Regional District of Mount Waddington (Coal Harbour)
Sewage Disposal Certification to be filed with: 2044 McNeill Road
Vancouver Island Health Authority Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0
Health Protection & Environmental Services Tel: 250.956.3301 Fax: 250.956.3232
201-771 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 5A7 Email: [email protected]
Tel: 250.519.3401 Fax: 250.519.3402 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

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Building Permit Checklist
Site Address of Project:___________________________________________________

Name: _____________________________________________________

Legal

Description:________________________________________________________________

Typical Information Submitted at time of Building Application:

 The application fee.

 Written authorization from owner giving applicant permission to act on their behalf. Building permits relating
to strata lots: a copy of the company search advising of all registered owners of the strata, a letter from the
Board of Directors approving the proposal and a site plan identifying all numbered building sites.

 Copy of a current Title Search (made within 30 days of application). *Please note when submitting a Title
Search and the property has any easements, covenants and/or right-of-ways on title, these documents
must accompany your application.

 Copy of current Assessment Notice (Tax Notice).

 Evidence of Access approval from Ministry of Transportation when on major highways or numbered
routes, or from your local government office for local roads in municipalities.

 Two sets of Site Plans drawn to scale showing: dimensions of property, location of septic tank and disposal
field (where required), location of proposed building, ground elevations, location of all existing buildings and
approximate distances to property lines, details of site drainage.

 Two sets of specifications and scale drawings of the building with respect to which the work is to be carried
out showing: foundation plan (fully dimensioned), floor plan of each level (fully dimensioned), elevations of
all sides of the building, proposed and or existing uses of all rooms shown on floor plans, overall cross
sections with structural details. REVERSE PRINTED PLANS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

 Homeowner Protection Office Registration Form with proof of Home Warranty Insurance or Notarized
Homeowner Protection Office Owner Builder Declaration and Disclosure Notice, where required.

 Valid Sewage Disposal Permit where required. FOR ADDITION TO SFD: Assessment of sewerage
disposal system by authorized person.

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 Verification of street address from appropriate local government office.

 Verification of access to property by fire and emergency vehicles from appropriate Fire Department
or the Building Official (check to see which applies).

 Contact WorkSafe B.C. at 604.276.3100 for hazard assessment details.

 Civil Engineering

 Geotech Engineering

 Structural Engineering

 Archaeological Review
Town of Port McNeill
Box 728
1775 Furney Place
Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0

Application Form and Permit for work on or within

Town Streets, Easements or Property in Port McNeill

APPLICANT DETAILS – MINIMUM 3 FULL BUSINESS DAYS NOTICE REQUIRED

Contractor Company

Name

Title

Civic Address

City/Prov/Postal Code

Main Contact Number

Email Address

Preferred Contact Method

Applicant name (if different

from contractor)
Applicant phone (if different
from contractor)

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Please fill out the sections applicable to the permit requested. Only complete applications will be accepted.

Location of proposed work:

Description of proposed work:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Application Form and Permit for work on or within Town Streets, Easements or Property in Port McNeill– October 2022
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION NOTICE: Personal information contained on this form is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of processing this application and for municipal statistics. Enquiries about the collection or use of
information on this form may be directed to the Corporate Officer.
Town of Port McNeill
Box 728
1775 Furney Place
Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0

TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAYS REGULATION Bylaw No. 319, 1989

Date(s) of work Time(s) of work

From: To: From: To:

ROAD AND SIDEWALK CLOSURE(S)

Date(s) of work Time(s) of work

From: To: From: To:

WATER SYSTEM SHUTDOWN

Area affected by water

shutdown

List of hydrants which will be

out of service

Date(s) of work Time(s) of work

From: To:

_______________________ __________________________________________________

The permittee shall submit proof of insurance with a minimum liability coverage of $3,000,000 (three
million dollars) naming the Town of Port McNeill as an additional insured party. The expiry date on
the insurance shall be clearly stated.

______________________________________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature Date of Application

PERMIT FEE: $10.00

Application Form and Permit for work on or within Town Streets, Easements or Property in Port McNeill– October 2022
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION NOTICE: Personal information contained on this form is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of processing this application and for municipal statistics. Enquiries about the collection or use of
information on this form may be directed to the Corporate Officer.
Town of Port McNeill
Box 728
1775 Furney Place
Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0

For Department Use Only

Plans Approved By: Date:

Amount Deposited: Receipt #:

Inspection Fee:

Amount Refunded Date:

Reason Permit Revoked: By Whom: Date Revoked:

As-builts Received:

Final Inspection Approval:

Date of Final Inspection:

The application is hereby authorized to work on or within the Town Streets, Easements or Property
at the location designated above; provided, however, all work is performed in accordance with:
• Schedule A – Town of Port McNeill Prime Contractor Agreement
• Schedule B – Conditions and Regulations

Date Application Approved

Permit Number

Public Works Foreman

Application Form and Permit for work on or within Town Streets, Easements or Property in Port McNeill– October 2022
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION NOTICE: Personal information contained on this form is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of processing this application and for municipal statistics. Enquiries about the collection or use of
information on this form may be directed to the Corporate Officer.
Town of Port McNeill
Box 728
1775 Furney Place
Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0

Schedule A
Town of Port McNeill Prime Contractor Agreement
1. The contractor shall, for the purposes of the Workers Compensation Act, and for the duration of
the work of this Contract:
a) be the “Prime Contractor” for the “Work Site”, and
b) do everything that is reasonably practicable to establish and maintain a system or
process that will ensure compliance with the Act, and its regulations, as required to
ensure the health and safety of all persons at the “Work Site”.

2. The Contractor shall direct all subcontractors, sub-contractors, other contractors, employers,
workers, and any other persons at the “work site” on safety related matters, to the extent required
to fulfill its “Prime Contractor” responsibilities pursuant to the Act, regardless of:
a) whether or not any contractual relationship exists between the contractor and any of
these entities, and
b) whether or not such entities have been specifically identified in this Contract.

As per the required of the Workers Compensation Act, Part 3, Division 3, Section 118(1-3) which
states: Coordination of multiple-employer Workplaces.

Section 118
1) In this section:
“Multiple-employer workplace” means a workplace where workers of 2 or more employers
are working at the same time.
“Prime contractor” means, in relation to a multiple-employer workplace,
a) the directing contractor, employer or other person who enters into a written
agreement with the owner of that Workplace to be the prime contractor for the
purposes of this Part, or
b) if there is no agreement referred to in paragraph (a), the owner of the Workplace.

2) The prime contractor of a multiple-employer workplace must

a) ensure that the activities of employers, workers and other persons at the workplace
relating to occupational health and safety are coordinated, and
b) do everything that is reasonably practicable to establish and maintain a system or
process that will ensure compliance with this Part and the regulation in respect to the
workplace.

3) Each employer of workers at a multiple-employer workplace must give to the prime contractor
the name of the person the employer has designated to supervise the employer’s workers at
that workplace.

The contractor covenants and agrees that when performing any work for the Owner, whether
directly as a contractor or indirectly as a sub-contractor, it will adhere to all requirements of the
B.C. Employment Standards Act (RSBC 1996), as may be amended from time to time, that are
applicable to the work being performed, including but not limited to:

Application Form and Permit for work on or within Town Streets, Easements or Property in Port McNeill– October 2022
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION NOTICE: Personal information contained on this form is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of processing this application and for municipal statistics. Enquiries about the collection or use of
information on this form may be directed to the Corporate Officer.
Town of Port McNeill
Box 728
1775 Furney Place
Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0

• Section 36 (2); an employer must ensure that each employee has at least 8 consecutive
hours free from work between each shift worked.
• Section 39; despite any provision of this Part, an employer must not require or directly or
indirectly allow an employee to work excessive hours or hours detrimental to the
employee’s health or safety.

I fully understand and accept the responsibilities of the prime contractor designated in accordance
with the Workers Compensation Act and the B.C. Employment Standards Act while contracted
by.

Name of Contractor:__________________________________________________________ on

Project Location:_______________________________________________________________
and will abide by all Workers Compensation Board Regulation requirements.

Project Name: ________________________________________________________________

Company Name: ______________________________________________________________

Signed: _____________________________________________________________________
(Please print name of Contractor and sign)

Witness: ____________________________________________________________________
(Please print name of Contractor’s Agent and sign)

Date: _______________________________________________________________________

Application Form and Permit for work on or within Town Streets, Easements or Property in Port McNeill– October 2022
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION NOTICE: Personal information contained on this form is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of processing this application and for municipal statistics. Enquiries about the collection or use of
information on this form may be directed to the Corporate Officer.
Town of Port McNeill
Box 728
1775 Furney Place
Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0

Schedule B
Restrictions and Conditions
The permission and approval granted herein, is subject at all times to the following conditions:

1. SATISFACTORY COMPLETION: That the construction and maintenance of the said works is
carried out to the satisfaction of the Public Works Foreman.
2. NOTICE: That before commencing with any work on a highway or Town property, notice in
writing of the intention to do so must be given to the Public Works Foreman at least two (2)
clear working days before the work is begun.
3. INSPECTION: (1) That any person or persons appointed by the Public Works Foreman to
carry out inspections, shall have free access to all parts of any work for the purpose of
inspecting the same. (2) The Public Works Foreman may make such inspections as are
reasonably necessary in the enforcement of this bylaw and is empowered to provide a full-
time inspector if the work to be performed is of a nature that a full time Inspector is necessary.
All inspections costs shall be borne by the Permittee.
4. RESPONSIBILITY: That the person or persons for whom these works are being constructed,
or by whom these works are maintained, shall, at all times, accept full responsibility for any
accident that may occur or damage that may be done to any person or property whatsoever
caused directly or indirectly by these works, and shall save harmless and keep indemnified
the Town of Port McNeill from all claims and demands whatsoever in respect to these
works and such work.
5. APPLICATION: The permission herein granted is not to be constructed as being granted for
all time and shall not be deemed to vest in the Permittee any right, title, or interest whatsoever
in or to the lands upon which the works are constructed. Should the lands affected at any time
be classified as an arterial or primary highway, this permission shall become void.
6. WITHOUT PREJUDICE: That the permission hereby granted to construct, use and maintain
work is granted subject to and without prejudice, to the provisions of the Highway Act, or any
other Acts governing Town lands and public works or their use by the public, and subject to
and without prejudice to any Town of Port McNeill Bylaws.
7. PROPERTY OF TOWN: All works, surface or underground, carried out in, or through any
Town of Port McNeill lands, except the works of any private or public utility company, shall,
upon completion, become the property of the Town of Port McNeill and shall not be furthered
added to, modified, destroyed, or removed without obtaining a further permit from the Town
of Port McNeill.
8. VALIDITY: This permit is valid only for the specific works stated herein. Any alteration or
addition must be covered by a separate permit.
9. CANCELLATION: A permit may be cancelled at the direction of the Public Works Foreman
without recourse should the permittee fail to comply with all the terms of the permit.

Application Form and Permit for work on or within Town Streets, Easements or Property in Port McNeill– October 2022
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION NOTICE: Personal information contained on this form is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of processing this application and for municipal statistics. Enquiries about the collection or use of
information on this form may be directed to the Corporate Officer.