Building Code: forms and documents

Collection of forms and documents that engineers, architects and interior design professionals need to use for field reviews of construction, as well as resolving disputes between the owner of a building (or the owner’s agent) and a building official.

This collection provides the Building Code forms and documents you need if you’re constructing a new building or making changes to an existing building. You need to follow the Building Code before and after you get building permits through your local municipality.

Field review of construction certificates

Building permits: schedule “A” letters of undertaking

You need to submit Schedule “A” Letters of Undertaking with your application for a building permit if you use the services of engineers, architects or interior design professionals.

Disputes between building owners and building officials

Hearing procedure: Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee

Procedure and forms for applying for hearings with the Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee (NSBAC) if you disagree with a building official.

Apply for a hearing with the Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee

Apply for a hearing with the Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee (NSBAC) if you disagree with a decision from a building official.

List of Exhibits for a Hearing Form: Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee hearing

List of Exhibits for a Hearing Form is part of the application process if you want to have an appeal hearing with the Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee (NSBAC).

Reply to building owner or their agent about a hearing with the Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee

Building officials need to use this form to reply to building owners or agents on their application for a hearing with the Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee (NSBAC).

Withdraw application for hearing with Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee

Building owners or their agents use this form to withdraw their application for a hearing with the Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee (NSBAC).

Regulations overview

Nova Scotia Building Code Regulation: user guide

Overview of the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations.

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