Deck permits · Burnaby, BC
Do you need a permit for a deck in Burnaby?
Usually yes. Burnaby treats building or expanding a deck as an addition that needs a permit, and no height exemption is published.
What the rules say
Burnaby's deck permit rules
Burnaby's Home Improvement Permits page says construction involving erection, enlargement or alteration of a building or structure needs a permit, and lists decks among accessory structures whose expansion counts as an addition requiring a permit. No deck height or size threshold is stated; only minor non-structural exterior repairs are listed as not needing a permit.
Covered decks and roofs
Expanding a patio cover is treated as an addition requiring a permit, and the City publishes application requirements for prefabricated aluminum awnings and patio or deck covers (single- and two-family). Lot coverage or floor area treatment is not stated.
Other local rules worth knowing
The page notes that a Development Permit may also be required. Applications are made online through the My Permits portal.
Official source
Burnaby building permitsRules and fees change. Always confirm with the municipality before you build.
Before you apply
What a Burnaby deck permit usually involves
- A site plan showing the deck, property lines and setbacks
- Drawings: foundation or footing plan, framing plan, cross-section and elevation
- Guard and stair details
- Engineering for high, covered or unusual decks
- Lot coverage or floor area numbers where zoning needs them
- Inspections during the build, usually footings and framing, then final
A general guide. Burnaby may ask for more or less depending on the project.
Questions
Burnaby deck permit questions
Do I need a permit for a deck in Burnaby?
Usually yes. Burnaby treats building or expanding a deck as an addition that needs a permit, and no height exemption is published.
Do covered decks need a permit in Burnaby?
Expanding a patio cover is treated as an addition requiring a permit, and the City publishes application requirements for prefabricated aluminum awnings and patio or deck covers (single- and two-family). Lot coverage or floor area treatment is not stated.
Who applies for a deck permit in Burnaby?
Usually your deck builder prepares the drawings, applies and books inspections as part of the job. Check that the permit, drawings and any engineering are included in each quote.
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