Deck permits · Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Do you need a permit for a deck in Harrison Hot Springs?
Possibly not for small decks. The regional building bylaw that covers the Village exempts decks up to 20 m² (215 sq ft); confirm with the FVRD first.
What the rules say
Harrison Hot Springs's deck permit rules
Building permits for the Village are administered by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD); the Village's permit Q&A says a permit is needed before new construction, alterations or reconstruction and does not mention decks. The Village's building page links FVRD Building Bylaw 1188, which applies in the FVRD Building Inspection Extended Service Area (extended to include the Village by Bylaw 1379, 2016) and exempts 'a new deck or an addition to an existing deck where the total area of the deck does not exceed 20 square metres (215 square feet) after the new construction.'
Other local rules worth knowing
Confirm with FVRD building staff (604-702-5016) that the 20 m² deck exemption applies in the Village, since no Village page states it directly. The Village Office can confirm zoning, floodplain or geotechnical constraints before you apply.
Official source
Harrison Hot Springs building permitsRules and fees change. Always confirm with the municipality before you build.
Before you apply
What a Harrison Hot Springs deck permit usually involves
- A site plan showing the deck, property lines and setbacks
- Drawings: foundation or footing plan, framing plan, cross-section and elevation
- Guard and stair details
- Engineering for high, covered or unusual decks
- Lot coverage or floor area numbers where zoning needs them
- Inspections during the build, usually footings and framing, then final
A general guide. Harrison Hot Springs may ask for more or less depending on the project.
Questions
Harrison Hot Springs deck permit questions
Do I need a permit for a deck in Harrison Hot Springs?
Possibly not for small decks. The regional building bylaw that covers the Village exempts decks up to 20 m² (215 sq ft); confirm with the FVRD first.
Do covered decks need a permit in Harrison Hot Springs?
Harrison Hot Springs doesn't publish a separate rule for covered decks that we could find. Roofs attached to a house generally need a permit, so ask the municipality or your builder.
Who applies for a deck permit in Harrison Hot Springs?
Usually your deck builder prepares the drawings, applies and books inspections as part of the job. Check that the permit, drawings and any engineering are included in each quote.
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