Permits and licensing · Nunavut
Renovation permits and contractor licences in Nunavut
In Nunavut, building, electrical and gas permits come from offices of the Government of Nunavut. Almost all construction projects need a building permit, some also need a development permit from your city or hamlet first, and gas permits go only to certified gas fitters.
Regulators and licensing bodies in Nunavut
These official bodies license contractors, oversee safety or issue permits in Nunavut.
Office of the Chief Building Official (Government of Nunavut)
Issues building permits. Almost all construction projects need one before any construction begins.
Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector (Government of Nunavut)
Issues electrical permits, which are required before any electrical work starts in Nunavut.
Office of the Chief Boiler and Gas Inspector (Government of Nunavut)
Registers gas fitters and issues permits for gas installations and equipment.
Trades that need a licence in Nunavut
Electrical work
An electrical permit is required before any electrical work starts. Qualified electrical workers get wiring permits, and a person who owns and lives in a dwelling can get a residential property owner’s permit to work on its wiring.
Sources:Government of Nunavut – Electrical permits(opens in a new tab)
Gas and fuel-burning appliances
Gas permits are issued only to certified gas fitters. Registration requires a certificate of qualification for gas fitting.
Sources:Government of Nunavut – Gas installations and equipment(opens in a new tab)
Building and renovation permits in Nunavut
Almost all construction projects need a building permit from the Government of Nunavut’s Office of the Chief Building Official. Some projects also need a development permit from your city or hamlet, which must be obtained first. In Iqaluit, you get the building permit from the Government of Nunavut once the City approves the development permit.
Sources:Government of Nunavut – Building permits(opens in a new tab)Iqaluit – Planning and development(opens in a new tab)
Permit information from large municipalities
Before you hire a contractor in Nunavut
Practical checks you can do yourself, using official tools where they exist.
If your project needs a development permit, get it from your city or hamlet first, then apply for the building permit.
Make sure an electrical permit is in place before any electrical work starts.
For gas work, hire a certified gas fitter registered with the Chief Boiler and Gas Inspector.
Sources for renovation permits and licences in Nunavut
Every fact on this page comes from these official sources.
Find licensed pros
Compare local pros for the regulated trades in this guide, then confirm their licence with the regulator before you hire.
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