Overview
Depending on the scope of your project and whether it is categorized as a major project or other project, the approval process will move forward accordingly.
Major projects have a construction value greater than $10 million, other projects have a construction value less than $10 million.
It is important to align your project with the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service policies on the numbering of floors in multi-storey buildings. Please refer to the Consecutive Floor Numbering Policy in the Development Handbook for more information.
A Building Permit (Major and Minor Capital Projects) is required for all construction regulated under the BC Building Code and UBC Development and Building Regulations. This includes new buildings, additions to existing buildings, renovations to existing buildings, and change of use of an existing building.
Major Projects - Required Application Information
For major projects with a construction value greater than $10 million, Applications are submitted digitally to the attention of Chief Building Official, Campus and Community Planning and shall include the following minimum information:
- A completed Building Permit Application form and UBC Major Projects, Building Permit Application Intake Checklist with an estimate of the contract value.
- Documentation listed in the UBC Major Projects, Building Permit Application Intake List.
- A cheque or internal requisition for the amount of the Building Permit Application fee in accordance with Schedule B of these Regulations. Payment of all outstanding fees is required prior to Building Permit issuance.
- The required refundable deposit for final design plans to be received as record drawings ($1,000 per drawing to a maximum of $20,000).
- In addition to the drawing deposit, a $5,000 refundable deposit is to be held to cover damage to landscape and public realm infrastructure.
Other Projects - Required Application Information
For projects that have a construction value of less than $10 million or projects that are part of the UBC Renew program, The building permit applications can be submitted digitally to Permits and Inspections, Campus and Community Planning and shall include the following minimum information:(email: permits.inspections@ubc.ca.)
- A completed Building Permit Application form with an estimate of the contract value and Building Permit Application Checklist for Minor Projects.
- Documentation as list in the UBC Building Permit Application Checklist for Minor Projects.
- A cheque, credit card, or internal requisition for the amount of the Building Permit Application fee in accordance with Schedule B of these Development and Building Regulations.
- Payment of all outstanding fees is required prior to Building Permit issuance.
Upon Approval, Campus + Community Planning will contact the applicant as shown in the application form when the Building Permit is available for pick-up.
If you are unable to submit the application digitally, please contact us directly at permits.inspections@ubc.ca.
Expiration
Unless construction has begun, a Building Permit expires 12 months from the date it is issued. Campus and Community Planning may grant an extension not exceeding 12 months if a request is sent in writing to the Chief Building Official at least 15 days before the permit expires.
Application Process
Download the Building Permit Application Form
Please submit the completed Application Form and relevant Building Permit Application Checklist to Campus and Community Planning. Please sign and return the Terms and Conditions with the Building Permit Application Form.
Building Permit applications and any applicable fees must be submitted to the Permits + Inspections unit of Campus and Community Planning. Building Permit fees are payable in accordance with the Schedule of Fees in effect, as listed in the Building Permit Application Form and UBC Development and Building Regulations, at the time of a permit application.