Demolition Permitting

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https://www.BC1C.ca/ 
1-800-474-6886 | 7 am–5 pm PST, Monday to Friday (Excl. holidays)

BC 1 Call is a free service designed to amalgamate different gas and electrical service providers who may provide underground services to the property onto one map, allowing you to know the location, types, and necessary disconnections of existing services before you ever turn up the soil. Be sure to complete their Information Checklist prior to calling to ensure a quick, smooth , and complete experience.

Request a Free Locate Request Using One Call Access

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https://www.WorkSafeBC.com/en
(604) 276-3100

A hazardous materials survey following the guidelines for OHS Regulation 20.112 is to be completed and any hazardous materials identified are to be safely removed by a qualified abatement contractor. Please contact WorkSafe to review procedures and for more information on any hazardous materials identified at the demolition site to ensure proper and safe disposal. 

A copy of the NOPA form and number as provided by WorkSafe  operating as the Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB) is also required for all sites.

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Engineering@MapleRidge.ca 
604-467-7339

Please contact our Engineering department to inspect any septic tanks that may be removed/filled, and confirm the proper disconnection of any of water and sewer  systems.

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Planning@MapleRidge.ca
604-467-7341

• If the structure is on the Heritage Register the City may:
  • Impose a 60-day hold
  • Impose additional documentation/requirements prior to permit issuance
  • Request that the applicant explore alternative options to demolition

Buildings on the Heritage Inventory and Register are not legally protected, and demolition permits may be issued. Please contact the Planning department to confirm any additional requirements needed for the site.

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Archaeological sites are administered by the Province of BC under the Heritage Conservation Act.  If your property is within 50 m of an archaeological site or in a significant archaeologically sensitive area, please follow the steps laid out on the notification form.

For questions, please contact the archaeology Branch of the Province of BC.

Archaeology in BC - Province of British Columbia

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Some City trees exist on boulevards adjacent to private property. In addition, a tree cutting permit is required for trees over 20 cm diameter. Please review our Street Trees and developmental Environment pages for more information. 

Tree Permit Application

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A removal permit from the Fire Department is required and must be acted upon prior to the issuance of the demolition permit. Please review our Storage Tank Removal page and Freedom of Information page for more information. 

The entire structure and all connections are removed from the site. Prior to issuance of a Full Service Demolition Permit, all existing services (water, sewer, electricity, etc.) will need to be permanently disconnected. Please allow for at least six (6) weeks of processing time prior to scheduling the demolition.

The entire structure is removed from the site, but service connections (water, sewer, electricity) are preserved and ready for re-use. Depending on the project type and scale, it may be determined that the existing connections are sufficient to service a new build on the property once the existing structure has been removed. Thus, instead of being permanently disconnected, a temporary disconnection can be applied for. Please allow for at least four (4) weeks of processing time prior to scheduling the demolition.

If the project engineer determines that the existing connections are insufficient for the planned project, permanent disconnections will be required.

The entire structure is removed from the site, and service connections are either removed, or temporarily disconnected. However, there may be valid construction needs that require the current water connection to remain active during the demolition and construction processes, despite an impending removal or replacement. If such a need is anticipated, a temporary disconnection can be applied for instead of, or prior to, a permanent one. Please allow for at least four (4) weeks of processing time prior to scheduling the demolition.