You don’t need to obtain a development/building permit if the work involves:
However, please note that specific National Building Code (NBC) standards may apply to certain types of work (e.g. insulation thickness), depending on the type of product used. For further information, please contact one of our building inspectors. However, in the Town of Caraquet, some types of work that do not require a building permit must be approved by the heritage preservation committee. Please contact the municipal administrative offices for further information.
By definition, any type of work not included in the above list. Provincial Building Regulation 2002-45 or the building by-law in your municipality requires a permit for any construction, demolition, renovation, modification, installation, replacement or change of use. Here is a non-exhaustive list of projects requiring the issuance of a permit before work can begin:
Yes, whether the pool is in-ground, above ground or inflated, it must have an enclosure, so a permit is required. Swimming pools are regulated across the province of New Brunswick; the regulations vary from one LSD and municipality to another. The enclosure permit is used to verify that your project meets minimum safety standards and is designed to protect your family from drowning.
Yes, if you have the required skills and are familiar with the National Building Code. Although professional certification is not required, you are advised to contact a certified engineering technologist (C.E.T. or P.Tech.) to help you with your project. Under section 2.2.2 of the National Building Code, the inspector reserves the right to accept or reject your building plans. The plans for a new home or an extension of more than 50% must include the following:
The PID designates the identification number for a given lot (it stands for “parcel identifier”). This eight-digit number is assigned to your property so it can be located on a map. The PID is found in the upper left-hand corner of the assessment and tax notice. A sample notice is provided below.
For any modifications to lot boundaries, the services of a surveyor must be obtained. Feel free to come in and consult one of our agents for preliminary information on your project or you may choose to do business directly with the surveyor. Once the ground surveys have been completed, the surveyor will submit an official subdivision application for approval by our office, as required under New Brunswick’s Community Planning Act. Once the final plan has been signed and approved, all you have to do is register it at the Service New Brunswick regional office for it to go into effect.
It is not possible to divide a lot that includes a right of way. Under the provincial subdivision regulation, all lots must be created on a public road or another access road regulated by a policy issued by the Commission (CSRPA). A right of way is not regarded as another access road by the CSRPA.
You only have to have a lot surveyed if you are selling or transferring a portion thereof. If you transfer or sell the entire lot, you are not required to have it surveyed under New Brunswick legislation. However, it is important to keep in mind that only a survey map and a surveyor can legally certify the lot’s dimensions and locate the property boundaries.
Whenever building or property use is involved, the development officer must refer to the local community planning regulations. On the Acadian Peninsula, there are 14 municipalities, each of which has its own regulations, in addition to 11 LSDs governed by a rural plan (departmental regulations) and 24 LSDs governed exclusively by provincial regulations. Consequently, it is essential to accurately define the lot being used for the project and then refer to the applicable regulations.
The Service New Brunswick regional office is the place to go for information on property titles (deeds) and property taxes. All information on record is public, so all you have to do is submit an application. This service is also available online using the “Planet” system (available by subscription only).
The Service New Brunswick regional office is the place to go for information on property titles (deeds) and property taxes. All information on record is public, so all you have to do is submit an application. This service is also available online using the “Planet” system (available by subscription only).
The Service New Brunswick regional office is the place to go for information on property titles (deeds) and property taxes. All information on record is public, so all you have to do is submit an application. This service is also available online using the “Planet” systems (subscription only).
A surveyor is the appropriate person to answer this question.
This is a local authority responsibility. If you are in a municipality, please contact the municipal administrative office. If you live in an LSD, please contact the regional office of the New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
A surveyor is the appropriate person to answer this question.
A surveyor is the appropriate person to answer this question.
