The review process produced a series of recommendations with staggered implementation dates related to staffing, training, internal process, timelines, and standardizing process checklists.

As a first step, the City of Vancouver recently launched an updated website to make the process more standardized and transparent.

The updated website includes:

• Clear process checklists
• Tips for a successful application
• Application timelines and steps
• Required documentation

BOMA BC Advocacy:

Permitting delays are a challenge for BOMA BC members, as it affects businesses, building owners, and property managers’ ability to operate their facilities. Improving the Fire Sprinkler Permit process is important to our members, and BOMA BC is actively engaged with the City of Vancouver to ensure the process review recommendations are implemented.

We are communicating member feedback to the City to ensure their feedback is reflected and the process is improved.

While the website is a positive step, in the short term, the City is focused primarily on recruitment and training to expedite the permitting process as much as possible.

If you have any questions or would like to share your thoughts about this initiative, please contact Zach Segal, our Director of Government Relations at zsegal@boma.bc.ca, or 604-684-3916 x. 225.