Poly B replacement permits in Burnaby
What Burnaby actually publishes about permitting a residential repipe, verified August 6, 2026.
Is a permit required?
Yes. Residential trade permits cover installing, changing or upgrading any part of a plumbing system in single and duplex dwellings, under the Burnaby Plumbing Bylaw.
Who can pull the permit
Plumbing contractors, with an exception for the owner of a single-family dwelling who signs a homeowner declaration that they'll do the work and occupy the home. Confirm the declaration details with the city.
Inspections
Two stages are typical: rough-in after drainage, vents and water piping are installed, including a water test, and final once all fixtures are operational. Book by phone or the My Permits Portal; requests before 3 p.m. target next business day.
Fees
Published in the city's plumbing permit and inspection fee schedule; confirm amounts at application.
Timelines
No published processing timeline; confirm with the city.
Who administers it
City of Burnaby Building Department; My Permits Portal.
What Burnaby doesn’t publish
In keeping with this site’s rule of never guessing, these details were not verifiable from Burnaby’s published materials and should be confirmed directly with the municipality:
- ?Fee amounts.
- ?Homeowner declaration specifics.
How this fits the bigger job
The permit and inspection record is part of the documentation package your insurer will want after a repipe, alongside the completion certificate. The insurance chapter covers that package, and the cost guide covers what the whole job runs. The Burnaby city profile shows how much of the local housing stock sits in the Poly B era.
Sources for this page
- City of Burnaby residential trade permit and building inspection pages
Verified against Burnaby’s published municipal materials on August 6, 2026. Rules and fees change without notice; confirm with the municipality before starting work. This page is not legal or code advice.
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