PCC Renovations
City of Richmond
- Permit required
- Altering, renovating or repairing an existing building, or finishing an unfinished basement or rec roomCity of Richmond
- No permit required
- Cupboards, partial-height room dividers, painting, roofing repair, and exterior finish repairCity of Richmond
- Electrical & gas
- The City issues natural gas permits within the province's limits (a fully detached house on one meter at 2 psi or less, or another building at 2 psi or less up to 120 kW); electrical permits, propane and other gases go to Technical Safety BC, which lists Richmond as gas onlyTechnical Safety BC
- Plumbing
- Issued by the City of Richmond, required before any plumbing work on an interconnected systemCity of Richmond
- Secondary suites
- One suite allowed per single-family detached home; it must be inspected and upgraded to Code to be legalCity of Richmond
Checked October 11, 2026 against City of Richmond. Confirm current rules with City of Richmond or its building line, 604-276-4118.
PCC Renovations in Richmond





















