Building Bulletins, Bylaws & Policies
Find building bulletins organized by year, as well as related bylaws and policies.
2024
- Foundation Drainage Pumping: A guide to policy and procedure for pumping foundation drainage.
- BC Building Code 2024 Bulletin
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2015
- Part 9 Energy Efficiency
- Builders' Forum Presentation - Part 9 Energy Efficiency Regulations:
- Building Permit Fee Notice
2013
- New Inspection Procedures for Single Family Dwelling Permits
- North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) Specs for Windows, Doors and Skylights
- Temporary Tents
- New Building Bylaw Effective January 15, 2013
General Notices
- 2012 British Columbia Building Code
- New Process for Requesting Building Records Search
- Change to Call in Cut-Off Time for Building Inspection Services
- Damage to City Services by Construction Works on Private Property
- Construction Site Health and Safety Expectations
City Bylaws & Policies
- Building Bylaw No. 2012, No. 17850
- Surrey Zoning Bylaw 12000
- Erosion and Sediment Control Bylaw No. 21181
- Issuance of Building Permits for Replacement Single Family Dwellings, City Policy 0-45 (The bond has increased from $5000 to $30,000)
- Mobile Homes and Trailer Regulation Bylaw No. 6142
- Surrey Private Swimming Pool Fencing Regulation Bylaw No. 4450
- Tree Protection Bylaw No. 16100
Related Links
Past Bulletins
- A Guide to Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) on Small Construction Sites
- Availability of Approved Plans at Time of Inspection
- Building Permit Applications for Lots in New Subdivisions
- Building Permit Plan Requirements for House Move
- Construction Hours
- Disposal of Drywall (Gyproc)
- Site Plan and Building Elevation Drawings
- Structural Engineering Requirements for Buildings Designed Under the Part 9 of the BC Building Code
- Submission of Residential Building Plan
- Survey Certificates