Building
Permits and Inspections
The City of Langford’s Building Department primary function is to administer and enforce the BC Building Code and City of Langford’s Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 1160. This is accomplished by issuing permits and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with above. The Department also processes Board of Variance issues.
Contact information for the Department is phone (250) 474-6692 or email is building@langford.ca.
Building permits are issued for, but not limited to, construction projects that involve:
- erecting any new structure greater than 10 m2 or 107 ft2
- adding floor area and/or components to an existing structure
- finishing or altering the interior only of a structure
- moving or demolishing a structure
- any installation, alteration, or repair of sprinkler system (plumbing permit)
Inspections can be requested by calling (250) 474.6692 or by emailing building@langford.ca (requests received before noon will try to be accommodated for next day inspections)
Application for Different Types of Permits
To apply for any of the following permits please click on the highlighted links below:
Expedited Permits
- Two-day checklist for new residential applications only
Show Home Declaration
Foundation Only
Residential - One- and Two-Family Residences (new)
Residential - Garages, Decks, Secondary Suites, and Alterations
- Application, Owner's Authorization
- Checklist for Accessory Building, Garage or Carport, Sample Plans
- Checklist for Decks, Sample Plans
- Checklist for Secondary Suites, Sample Plans
Residential - Mobile Homes
Residencial - Multi-Family - 3+ Dwellings (new)
Plumbing and Sprinkler
Chimney/Fireplace/Woodstove
Demolition and Strip-out
Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (new)
Tenant Improvements
All contractors doing work in the City of Langford require a valid business license.
- Electrical and gas permits are issued by Technical Safety BC
- Request property records and or building plans
- Oil tank removal
Septic Tanks and Fields Resources
- List of ROWP's, registered on-site wastewater practioner
- Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA)
- List of Professional Engineers
Bylaws, Application Forms, and Information Handouts
- Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 1160, 2008
- Zoning Bylaw No. 300
- BC Building Code 2018
- Building Permit Application
- Owner's Authorization of Agent
- Hazmat Materials Testing and Abatement Information Form
- Fence Regulations, Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Section 3.21.03
- Construction Site Hours of Operation
- Swimming Pool Bylaws and Requirements