Racking Permits

 
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New permit application

Fill out this web form to submit your racking permit application. After completing the instructions on each page, click “Next Page” at the bottom to navigate to the next section. You can click “Previous Page” if you need to access an earlier page. When you reach the last page and have uploaded your documents, click “Submit” to finish your application. Building permit payments are now online. We will contact you after submission with instructions for paying permit fees.

Download the following forms and gather the applicable documents from the list below. For more information, please review the Racking Permit Bulletin to ensure you meet the requirements, prior to submitting your application.

  • Building Permit Application Form
  • Owner's Authorization Form (All property owners on title must sign this form)
  • Detailed floor plan highlighting all racking, interior walls, exits, travel distances and aisle widths and clearances conforming the BC Fire code. Please provide drawings no greater than 11x17 with digital copies if available
  • Stamped structural engineered drawings with schedules for the racking and structural slab supporting the racking system
  • An analysis indicating the commodities classification, area of the storage (M2), height of storage and if the building is sprinklered or non-sprinklered
  • Other possible requirements
    • Stamped report from a sprinkler engineer

    Racking of commodities is subject to annual inspection from the Kelowna Fire Department. A fire safety plan is required to be provided to the fire department at initial inspection. All commodities being stored must be identified as per their class and permissible storage height. Should you require further clarification on the BC Fire Code please contact fireprevention@kelowna.ca. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the BC Fire code.

    Need help? Contact us at developmentservicesinfo@kelowna.ca or 250-469-8960.