This page provides information about obtaining a Building Permit for a deck on a property zoned Single Family (RS), Two Family (RD) or Agricultural (A).
A building permit is required when you wish to construct a deck, add onto the existing deck, repair a deck or put a roof cover over deck. A building permit is not required for non-structural minor modifications.
Why get a Building Permit?
Building permits are required before you build, demolish, repair or alter most buildings, decks, mezzanines, retaining walls, garages, carports, secondary suites, swimming pools, plumbing, sprinklers, furnaces or structures in the City of Port Coquitlam.
It is important to get a Building Permit before beginning your project to:
- Protect the safety of occupants,
- Ensure you won’t have to tear your work down and start over with the required permits,
- Avoid additional permits and fees incurred if you build without a permit,
- Reassure buyers who avoid purchasing buildings with unauthorized construction,
- Maintain the value of your home, and
- Ensure any new buildings and structures comply with all building regulations including the Building and Plumbing Bylaw, the BC Building Code and Zoning Bylaw regulations.