What if I'm just replacing a deck that was there before or I'm not attaching the deck to my house, do I need a permit?

Yes, you may still require to obtain a building permit, if the deck is over 50 sq ft in size and/or is higher than 8" off the ground.  Even if you're replacing a deck or it's not attached to the house, a permit is still required because the construction has to meet the current Manitoba Building Code and it also must meet the current zoning by-law setback requirements. 

Do I need a permit to install a wood stove?

No, you don't require a building permit from our office. There is no Manitoba Building Code regulations with regard to wood stove installations.  You do however need to install the unit as per the manufacturers instructions for required clearances and can be verified by a "WETT" (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) Certified Professional. You should also contact your Property Insurance specialist for any changes required to your policy and for any regulations or requirements that they may have. 

Do I need a permit for a fence?

A permit is not required to construct and install a fence.  However, there are regulations for heights and material in the zoning by-law and you can locate the zoning in the Zoning By-Law tab or contact our office. You are responsible for requesting locates for utilities. 

Does the foundation for a Guest House or Secondary Suite need to be engineered?

Yes, all foundations for a residential use where someone is living/occupying the building requires the foundation to be engineered. This is also the same for an addition to a dwelling.

What do I need to relocate a ready to move home (RTM)?

An RTM requires a building permit for the relocation and the foundation.  The required documents are the same as mentioned above for Building Permits.  Please note that there are different requirements in the zoning by-laws for each municipality for Modular/Manufactured homes with a CSA A277 classification.  Depending on the municipality, it may require Conditional Use approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.   Please either refer to the Zoning By-Law for the municipality or contact our office for assistance.

Can I relocate a structure that has been used to my property?

Any structure that is not brand new construction requires approval first from council, prior to applying for a permit. The process is called a Performance Bond review and our office does the administration to create a report for council and then the report is reviewed by council and they will make a decision. Likely, a Performance Agreement/Bond with the municipality will be required. Some Development Agreements restrict any building to new construction only, so please check with our office prior to submitting an application to confirm zoning and any restrictions.  

There is no permit card posted at a construction site, how do I know if they have a permit?

You can now search for an address or click on the map to see if a property has an approved permit. The map is available through Cloudpermit at the following link and you do not require a Cloudpermit account in order to access the map.

https://ca.cloudpermit.com/gov/map/CA-4618031