Plumbing permits are required for the installation, alteration (addition, removal, relocation), or repair of a plumbing system, and work shall conform to the current BC Plumbing Code and the City of Kamloops Building Regulation Bylaw. Personnel performing the work shall: 

1. possess a tradesman’s qualification as a BC certified plumber 
2. be an indentured apprentice supervised by a journeyman who meets the criteria set out in clause (a) 
3. be a registered owner and occupant or intended occupant of the single-family dwelling in which the plumbing work will occur, not to include garden suites, secondary suites, commercial, or multi-family

(see BC Building Code Clause 1.2.3.1.)

A solid fuel-burning appliance must be connected to either a masonry chimney conforming to the BC Building Code or a factory-built chimney conforming to ULC standard S629. In many cases, the existing chimney (masonry or metal) may not conform to current standards or manufacturers' appliance requirements. Therefore, it would require review by a qualified mason/installer prior to considering installation of a solid fuel-burning appliance. 

No permit shall be issued for the construction of an accessory building or structure on any site unless the principal building to which the accessory building or structure is an accessory has been constructed or will be constructed simultaneously with said accessory building or structure. The building must also meet all the building bylaw requirements for the property zoning.

Accessory buildings in residential zones which do not exceed 10 m² (108 sq. ft.) in building area may be placed or constructed without the need for a building permit. You are still required to ensure that the building is sited in accordance with Zoning Bylaw No. 55 (as amended from time to time,) and any other applicable enactment. 

A registered professional shall undertake the design and conduct field reviews of the construction of a retaining structure greater than 1.2 m (4 ft.) in height. The following documents must be submitted to the building official:

• sealed copies of the design and plan certification
• field reviews by means of letters of assurance (Schedule B and C-B as referred to in Section 2.6 of Part 2 of the Building Code)

The pad under the stove is required to protect the floor from embers when you open the door. The pad must extend 18 inches from the appliance at the loading side and eight inches on the other sides according to the CSA Group installation standard.

Clearance is measured from the wall surface. If a shield is installed to protect a wall that is considered to be combustible, the clearance is still measured from the wall.

Clearances are regulated by the CAN/CSA-B365 Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment. Appliances are tested and certified by the CSA Group or the Underwriters Laboratory of Canada. A label showing the distances from combustible materials of which the appliance was tested is usually attached to the appliance, most often on the back.

The appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications on the label. It is possible to install brick, ceramic, or sheet metal shielding on your walls or ceiling and reduce the required clearance in accordance with the CSA Group standard.

We only accept certified appliances. Consult your insurance underwriter for non-certified appliance approvals.

All the requirements for a pool permit are listed in Part 19 of the City of Kamloops Building Regulation Bylaw No. 11-84.