Demolition or Moving Application

When moving a building or structure the following are the responsibilities of the person or company to whom the Moving Permit has been issued:

1. The safe and proper moving of a building or mobile home is encouraged (skidding or dragging of buildings or structures is prohibited);
2. Ensure sufficient personnel and/or pilot cars to properly control traffic ahead of and behind the moving building to the satisfaction of the Development Officer and the Northwest Territories Highways Department;
3. Ensure all oversized loads, as determined by the Northwest Territories Highways Department, carry the proper oversize signage; and
4. Ensure a qualified representative of the utility company is on hand during the course of the move to lift all overhead wires for all over-height buildings or structures 

When demolishing a building or structure the following are the responsibilities of the person or company to whom the Demolition Permit has been issued:

1. Keep the site and surrounding area safe for workmen and general public at all times;
2. Ensure the safety measures at demolition site are adhered to in accordance with the National Building Code; and
3. Ensure the Fire Safety is reviewed regularly with the workmen and that they are kept familiar with it.

Applications

Relocation/Moving Permit Application Form

Demolition Permit Application Form

Brochures

Relocation/Moving Permit Informational Brochure 

Demolition Permit Informational Brochure

After the building has been demolished or removed, the site must be cleaned-up and all discarded materials and rubbish of any kind removed, as specified in By-law No. 1804: Unsightly Land & Premises By-law]. You must request the refund by visiting the Town of Inuvik, only after the Demolition or move and the site has been inspected by Planning and Development Department. The refund is not automatically sent out.