All of the following requires a permit:

• New construction of buildings, dwellings, structures and decks.
• Additions to existing buildings, dwellings, structures and decks.
• Structural repairs or alterations to existing construction.
• Non-structural interior and/or exterior renovations (contact our office for particulars).
• Permanent placement of new structures (includes mobile and modular homes).
• Temporary placement of any structure (i.e. large capacity public tents).
• Relocation of older homes and buildings. Note that all the Municipalities in our District require you to enter into a Performance Bond/Agreement prior to the relocation of any structure. Please contact our office for additional information on Performance Bonds/Agreements.
• Demolition of structures.
• Change in the use of a building (i.e. from one business to another).
• New plumbing installation or alteration to existing plumbing.
• All Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Buildings: new construction, additions, alterations, renovations, and structural repairs. Please note that an
• Occupancy Permit is required prior to the opening/occupancy of any commercial building to the public. This permit can be obtained after our inspector has completed a final inspection of the structure and has approved the work without any deficiencies.
• Signs (freestanding, permanent or affixed to a building).
• Permanent structures containing more than 24 inches (2 ft.) of water (ex: pools, hot tubs, ponds, etc.).

*** Even if a permit is not required (for example, fencing, patios) there are still restrictions under the Zoning By-Laws that need to be adhered to. As such we encourage you to contact our office to confirm if a permit is required for your project as well as any pertinent information regarding By-Law restrictions.

• A completed building permit application form, which can be obtained from our office or your local municipal office.
• Two (2) sets of blueprints/plans.
• The use and size of the building or structure.
• Surveyor’s building location certificate, or staking certificate identifying corner pegs and and/or existing buildings. A surveyors certificate is the only measure to ensure compliance to necessary setbacks.
• Completed and Approved Lot Grade Permit. Applicable within the RM of Gimli and Town of Winnipeg Beach; please contact them directly to obtain a Lot Grade Permit.

• The complete foundation (dimensions and fully detailed).
• Building sections indicating all building materials.
• Floor plans (all levels).
• Elevations of the complete structure.
• Indicate joists on floor plans or provide separate joist layouts.
• Framed roof; rafter layout, ceiling and joist material.
• Certification for engineered truss and floor systems.

• Show owners name and date.
• Be drawn to scale and the scale noted.
• Have clearly legible lettering and dimensioning.
• For Additions, drawings shall show all existing and new construction.
• Be marked with the Architect’s and/or Engineer’s stamp, signed and dated if professional design is required (see below for stamp requirements).

As per the Manitoba Building Code 2010, a stamp is required for:

• Preserved wood foundations, wood grade beam and insulated concrete (ICF) basement or grade beam less than 8″ thick.
• Cast in place concrete footing and foundations over 40 feet or 12.2 meters in length.
• Footings and foundations less that 4 feet 6 inches or 1.37 meters below finished grade.
• Pile foundations not conforming to section 9.15.2.5. D. & E. and all pile foundations for dwellings of more than one storey.
• Timber frame and log construction.
• Post and beam construction with posts spaced more than 2 feet apart per 9.4.2.1.
• Structural thickened edge slabs.
• Residential thickened edge slabs and thickened edge slabs for accessory buildings supporting a structure over 30 feet or 9.14 meters wide on the load bearing walls.
• Any addition to a building which will increase the total footprint area to over 6,456 square feet or 600 square meters.
• ALL Commercial and Public Buildings.

• The cost of a permit depends on the scope of the work involved. Please click on the following link to view our Fee Schedule By-law.
• Fee Structure By-Law No. 01-2017
• Fees are subject to change without notice.
• Our office only accepts CASH, CHECK OR E-TRANSFERS