Building Division Notices
New Provincial Asbestos Regulations
As of January 1, 2024, asbestos abatement contractors must be licensed to operate in British Columbia, and anyone performing asbestos abatement work in relation to buildings must be certified.
Cold Weather Concrete Pours
When the air temperature is below 5° C, special considerations for concrete pours must be given. Poured concrete must be maintained at a temperature of 10° C for a period of at least 72 hours. Contractors and Builders will be asked how they will maintain this temperature for the set period of time, a Field Review prior to Forms Inspection from a Professional Engineer confirming approval of cold weather concrete plan will be required. If City Staff deem the heating plan to be unsatisfactory, the Forms Inspection will not be conducted until after temperatures are forecasted increase above 5° C for a continuous 72 hour period.
Contact the Building Division
Building and Plumbing Inspectors are generally available by phone from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Note: The following email links open a new email composition window in a separate browser tab.
- For general inquiries: buildingdept@newwestcity.ca
- To submit documentation or for inquiries related to an active permit: inspections@newwestcity.ca
- To submit a building permit application: bldapps@newwestcity.ca
- To submit a plumbing permit application: plumbingapps@newwestcity.ca
Phone
General Inquiries: 604-527-4580