RPGA Building Permit Requirements
The purpose of a permit:
The building permit process is designed to ensure that when any renovations, additions or construction of a building is undertaken, that:
- All requirements of the Applicable Zoning By-law are met
- The minimum requirements as per the Manitoba Building Code, Plumbing Code and or Fire Codes are met
- These codes have been established to ensure that the safety of the occupant and the building will not be compromised
When a permit is required: 
- For the demolition of a building
- Any addition to a building
- For the construction of a building greater than 107 square feet
- The construction of any new or change to an existing plumbing system
- Enclosure of an existing deck or porch
- Basement development
- A renovation that:
- Affects any structural component of the building
- Is designed to change the occupancy of the building
- Costs over $5,000.00
NOTE: This list is not all inclusive. Contact the RPGA General Manager at (204) 324-5357 ext.3 for clarification prior to starting any project. A permit may not be required.
Information required when applying for a building permit:
The information required for issuing a building permit will vary depending on the project. All or some of the following items may be required:
- Name and address of the owner
- Legal address of the permit location
- Name and address of the constructor
- Property pins or a building location certificate
- A site plan complete with dimensions from property lines
- A complete foundation plan
- Wall cross section
- Floor plan with all dimensions
- Bedroom window dimensions
- Engineer and or Architect designed plans
- Others as required
Note: All trusses must be engineer designed and stamped
Select an item below to download a specific document:
Development Permit - Agriculture