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Office of the Chief Building Official (OCBO)

The OCBO provides information and services on construction regarding the requirements of the Nunavut Building Code Act and Regulations. 

All construction projects require a Building Permit. The Building Permit must be applied for and issued by the OCBO before any construction activity begins. Plans and detailed drawings showing the proposed work are required to be submitted with the building permit application. All fees must be paid in full before a Building Permit will be issued.

Accessory buildings not greater than 20 square meters in area and non-structural alterations or repairs, where the value of construction is $40,000 or less, do not require a building or occupancy permit, but may be requested.

Buildings or structures built under an issued Building Permit shall NOT be occupied until such time as an Occupancy Permit is requested and granted by the OCBO.

OCBO Contact Information

Toll Free Telephone Numbers:
Business Line: 1-844-975-5493
Emergency Line: 1-833-966-2280

OCBO inquiries can be sent to email: @email

OCBO Mailing Address:

Safety Services
Community and Government Services
Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1000 – Station 610
Iqaluit, NU
X0A 0H0

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