Roofing in Newfoundland and Labrador
What Newfoundland and Labrador roofing contractors work under
There is no single provincial permit office: towns adopt the National Building Code themselves, and St. John’s runs its own permits.
Towns adopt the code
Under the Towns and Local Service Districts Act, which replaced the Municipalities Act, 1999 on January 1, 2025, a town council must adopt the National Building Code of Canada, so permits and inspections are handled by each town.
Source: NL: Towns and Local Service Districts Act · NL: New Act proclaimed (January 2025)
St. John’s: the owner gets the permit
The City of St. John’s issues building permits and inspects work, and says the permit must be in hand before work begins: even if a contractor is doing the job, the property owner is responsible for obtaining it.
Source: City of St. John’s: Building permits
Direct sellers
All vendors selling door to door must be licensed and bonded under the Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act, and a buyer can cancel a direct sales contract until 10 days after receiving a copy, without giving a reason.
Source: NL: Direct seller consumers guide · NL: Buyer’s right to cancel
Falls and WorkplaceNL
Fall protection applies where a worker could fall 3 metres or more above the nearest safe surface, with further rules by roof slope. All employers performing work in the province must register with WorkplaceNL.
Source: NL: OHS Regulations, 2012 · WorkplaceNL: Employer registration
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.