Basement Development and Interior Renovations
As the building owner, you are ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements. A permit is required for basement development or any interior renovation for a home if the work proposed includes any of the following:
- Developing a previously unfinished basement into a family room, rec room etc.
- Structural or material alterations.
- Excavating and/or constructing foundations.
- Basement underpinning.
Permit Application Requirements
- Floor plan layout indicating use of rooms OR
- If major structural alterations are involved, such as the altering or moving of beams or teleposts then these plans must be prepared and reviewed by a Professional Engineer (registered in the Province of Manitoba) and must be submitted at the time of permit application.
If any plumbing alterations are planned then a separate plumbing permit will be required.
The installation of a fireplace (any type) will require a building permit. If you are applying for a building permit to develop your basement at the same time as your fireplace is being installed then both will be included on the same permit.
Requirements
Basement Development
- Residential Basement Development Permit Application
- Floor Plan
- Plan Review Fee of $100
- Letter of Authorization (Required if someone filling out application on behalf of the applicant)
Interior Renovation
- Residential Interior Reno Permit Application
- Site Plan
- 2 copies of engineered sealed construction plans if there is structural work (seal to be current within 1 year of application)
- Floor Plan Layout - showing existing and proposed
- Detailed Scope of work to be completed
- Value of construction
- Plan Review Fee of $100
- Letter of Authorization (Required if someone filling out the application on behalf of the applicant)
