Roofing in British Columbia
What BC roofing contractors work under
The rules a BC roofing business meets most often: which code applies where, who decides on permits, the 2026 door-to-door changes, and WorkSafeBC.
BC Building Code 2024, and Vancouver’s own by-law
The BC Building Code 2024 came into effect March 8, 2024, with in-stream projects given until March 8, 2027. The BC Codes do not apply in the City of Vancouver, which has its own building by-law. Everywhere else, the local authority having jurisdiction decides how the code applies to a permit.
Source: BC: 2024 BC Codes · BC: Code resources
Builder licensing is about new homes
BC Housing’s residential builder licence is for people building new homes: general contractors, developers and building envelope renovators. Its building envelope renovation rules do not apply to buildings with only one or two units.
Source: BC Housing: Builder licensing · BC Housing: Building envelope renovations
Door-to-door sales after August 1, 2026
Since August 1, 2026, BC bans door-to-door sales of certain household products, such as furnaces, heat pumps, water heaters and solar systems; roofing is not on that list. A customer can still cancel a door-to-door contract for any reason within 10 days of receiving a copy, and the deposit is capped at $100 or 10% of the price, whichever is less.
Source: Consumer Protection BC: New rules for door-to-door sales
WorkSafeBC: falls and registration
A fall protection system is required where a worker could fall 3 m (10 ft) or more, or less where the landing raises the risk of injury. A business that hires one or more workers must register with WorkSafeBC.
Source: WorkSafeBC: OHS Regulation Part 11 · WorkSafeBC: Getting started
General information for contractors, checked October 12, 2026; it is not legal advice. Rules change and municipalities add their own: confirm with the authority before you rely on it. Roof Manager does not obtain permits or licences for you.