| Municipality of the
County of Cumberland
Building Permit
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| Who Needs This Permit? |
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Anyone who wants to build, alter or install any
structure, or part thereof, including a swimming pool. Permits are not required
in some circumstances - see Additional Information.
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| Issuing Municipality: |
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Municipality
of the County of Cumberland
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| Where can you get this
Permit and / or further information?: |
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Contact: |
Building Inspector / Receptionist
Municipality of the County of Cumberland |
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Phone: |
(902) 667-2313 |
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Visit: |
E. D. Fullerton Municipal Building
1395 Blair Lake Road
Upper Nappan NS B4H 3Y6 |
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E-mail: |
info@cumberlandcounty.ns.ca
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Write: |
P O Box 428
Amherst NS B4H 3Z5 |
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Fax: |
(902) 667-1352
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| Application Forms
& Process: |
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You can get an application form by contacting the office above.
New construction - Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Institutional:
Along with the completed application form, please submit complete building
plans.
Renovations, repairs, barns, storage sheds and garages: Along
with the completed application form, please submit Detailed Specifications
or building plans.
The completed application can be submitted to the office above in person,
by mail or by fax.
If all requirements are met and the application is approved, the Permit
will be mailed to the applicant.
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| Waiting Period: |
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First Application: 3 to 10 business days
Renewal: 3 to 10 business days
(Please allow several extra days for mail delivery.)
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| Price & Payment: (No
tax is charged) |
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New Construction and Additions:
$5.00 plus $0.06 per square foot to include all finished livable areas,
but excluding unfinished basement areas for residential building, community
centers and churches
$5.00 plus $0.10 per square foot for commercial and industrial buildings
$5.00 plus $0.02 per square foot for sheds, shell warehouses, garages,
and barns
$5.00 plus 0.1% of value for other non-residential uses
Repairs and Alterations:
$5.00 plus 0.1% of value for repairs, alterations, and swimming pools.
Renewals:
$5.00
Payment In Person: Cash, Cheque or Money Order, Visa or MasterCard
Payment By Mail: Cheque or Money Order
Payment By Telephone: Visa or MasterCard
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| Expiry & Renewal: |
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This permit is valid for 1 year from the date
it is issued. It can be renewed. Renewal is not automatic; it is the responsibility
of the permit holder to contact the Municipality before it expires.
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| Related Requirements: |
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Some or all of the following permits or approvals may be required
before the Building Permit can be issued:
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| Additional Information: |
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Building permits are NOT required
for:
- accessory buildings not greater than 20 square metres (215.2 sq. ft.)
in area;
- fences less than 2 metres (6.56 feet) in height;
- installation of siding over an existing exterior finish;
- installation of storm windows;
- ground level patios and walkways;
- replacing an existing roofing surface; and
- interior and exterior non-structural repairs
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| Legislative Authority: |
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Building Code Bylaw, Municipality of the County of Cumberland.
Swimming Pool Bylaw, Municipality of the County of Cumberland.
National Building Code of Canada
Building Code Act, Chapter 46, of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989.
Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations made under Section 4 of the Building Code Act. |
