Building Services

The Building, Safety & Inspection team processes building, demolition, plumbing and sign permits, and conducts building and safety inspections. 

The City of Merritt uses CloudPermit to receive building permit applications. 

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A building permit is required for new construction or renovations.

There are a limited number of structures which may NOT require a building permit:

• Accessory buildings under 100 sq ft
• Fences, sidewalks, planters
• Construction of a retaining wall less than one (1) metre in height
• Painting, decorating and general maintenance
• Minor repairs using similar or same material for maintenance which do not affect any electrical or mechanical work

While a Building Permit may not be required, construction, exterior renovations or landscaping may require a Development Permit, and installation of signage may require a Sign Permit. Contact the Development Service Department for more information.

Building & Safety Inspections

If you’re building, renovating or adding a secondary suite to your home, you may require an inspection. To schedule an inspection, please contact the Development Services department. 

Information Resources & Application Forms

Additional Information

For electrical or gas permits, please contact your local Technical Safety BC office to obtain further information: 

• Phone: 1-866-566-7233 
• Email: contact@technicalsafetybc.ca 
• Address: 1278A Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC V2C 6G3 
• Website: www.technicalsafetybc.ca/permits 

For building and development outside City limits, please contact the TNRD: 

• Phone: 250-377-8673 
• Website: www.tnrd.ca