A tenant improvement is renovations to the inside or outside of an existing building.
Below is a list of steps required to complete tenant improvements.
A tenant improvement is renovations to the inside or outside of an existing building.
Below is a list of steps required to complete tenant improvements.
Depending on the scope of your project, you will require a variety of permits.
Please contact a Commercial Development Officer at 780-538-0325 to determine if your project will require a development permit.
A lot grading permit may be required for this work, please contact Engineering Services at lotgrading@cityofgp.com for more information.
In addition to a building permit, the following subtrade permits may be required:
Below are the steps to apply for the required permits. To minimize wait time, we suggest you apply for all permits at the same time.
Apply by e-mail or in-person for your tenant improvement development permit. An application includes:
Apply by email for a lot grading permit, or contact Engineering Services at lotgrading@cityofgp.com. A lot grading permit application includes:
Apply online or in-person for your tenant improvement building permit and subtrade permits. There is one application form for both permits. A subtrade permit only requires a complete application form.
A building permit application includes:
Safety Code Permits include a Safety Code Levy remitted to the Province.
Below is a list of approximate timelines based on the type of permit. The timeline begins once a complete application package is received.
Type of Permit | Processing Time | Notes |
---|---|---|
Development Permit | Usually within 25 days by email | Variances and discretionary uses may extend the processing time |
Lot Grading Permit for Commercial Properties | Varies, based on project's scale and complexity | |
Building Permit | 5 to 7 business days by email | |
Subtrade Permits | 2 business days by email | Cannot be issued before a building permit (if required) |
You may begin construction once you have received all required permits. Below is contact information you may need for ground work and utilities.
Locating utility lines prior to disturbing the ground is the owner's responsibility.
To make a line locate request by phone: 1-800-242-3447
To make a line locate request online: http://albertaonecall.com/submit-a-locate-request/
Address: 8801 112 Street, Grande Prairie
Phone: 780-539-2400
Website: www.atco.com
Address: 9602 123 Street, Grande Prairie
Phone: 1-800-668-2248
Website: www.atcoelectric.com
Address: 11101 104 Avenue, Grande Prairie
Phone: 780-538-0340
Website: www.aquatera.ca
Below you will find details on what inspections are required and how to make your inspection requests.
By law, we must inspect the construction work at the following stages:
Building
Electrical
Plumbing
Gas
You may request an inspection online.
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