Building Records Request

Access to information and/or records from the Town’s Building files can be obtained through three distinct mechanisms:

1. Comfort Letters and/or information summaries;

2. Building File Requests; or

Most individuals’ requirements will be met with a Building File Request, which can be made directly to the Development Services Department and will generally be faster and less expensive than a Freedom of Information Request or Comfort Letter.

The following records typically contained in a Building File have been designated for Routine Release and are available through a Building File Request:
- Issued Building Permits, Development Permits, Plumbing Permits, and Business Licenses
- Some supporting documentation for the above permits and licenses could include:
- Final Inspection Report
- Letters of Assurance
- Development Permit
- Building File Drawings if not Copyright protected

How do I make a request?

Refer to the table below for details on what type of request you will make depending on the information you require:

Type of Request	Comfort Letter	Building File Request	Freedom of Information Request
What department do you apply to?	Development Services	Development Services	Corporate Services
What will you receive?	A letter summarizing requested information written by staff	Records designated for Routine Release	All records not exempted from disclosure
Cost	$150.00	$10 plus photocopy costs outlined in Fees and Charges Bylaw 1338	$10 application fee FOIPPA fees
Timeline	Depends on complexity of Request	48 hours notice to review a file	30 business days

Review the form and send a request for Building Records or for a Comfort Letter. Alternatively, submit the form online if requesting a Comfort Letter by visiting the Comfort Letter page .

Make a Freedom of Information Request.

Along with request include the Owner’s Authorization form and submit via email, or drop off at the Town Hall, 6150 Main Street, Oliver.

Payment will be required before any information can be released.

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