Category: Nova Scotia

Concept subdivision application fee is $600.00 and requires a plan prepared by a Nova Scotia Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer, as well as information required under Parts 91-98 of the Regional Subdivision By-law. Please review the Guide to the Subdivision Concept Plan Process for more information. How do you subdivide land in Nova Scotia? In […]

215 square feet. A Building Permit is required to construct an accessory building (ie: shed or garage) that is larger than 215 square feet. Do I need a building permit for a shed in Nova Scotia? A new accessory structure, such as a detached shed or garage, must be built to meet minimum public health, […]

Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Individuals who want to harvest rockweed for personal use do not have to have a lease and may harvest in any area, including leased areas, within the province unless it is an area designated as closed by the Minister. Where can I harvest seaweed in Nova Scotia? Our kelp is […]

Under the Well Construction Regulations, all persons constructing or repairing water wells must have a certificate of qualification from the Department of Environment and Labour. The certificate is renewable annually. Nova Scotia has approximately 50 certified drilled well and 250 certified dug well contractors. How much does it cost to dig a well in Nova […]

A Building Permit is required to construct an accessory building (ie: shed or garage) that is larger than 215 square feet. How close to property line can you build a shed in Nova Scotia? 10 feet(2) The authority having jurisdiction may require a location certificate for additions or accessory buildings where the proposed construction is […]

Note: Fences that separate two residential properties, greater than 1.98 meters (6.5ft) height, require local Community Council approval as part of the permitting process. Refer to By-Law B-201 Section 10 – Fences. What is the biggest building you can build without permit in Nova Scotia? 215 square feetNot all storage buildings require a building permit […]

If you are a new Nova Scotia Power customer, there are three options available: Pass a credit check. Pay a security deposit (the amount of the deposit is three months of power) Attach a letter from my electric utility confirming my payment history. How do I register power in Nova Scotia? On your most recent […]

the Department of Labour and Advanced Education. In accordance with the Nova Scotia Electrical Installation and Inspection Act, Inspection Services is appointed on behalf of the Department of Labour and Advanced Education to perform electrical inspections in Nova Scotia. Who is responsible for electrical inspection? An electrical inspector is an authorized person from the government […]

Who can perform electrical and communications installations? Electrical installations must be performed by someone who holds a certificate of qualification in the Electrical Construction trade issued by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education. What DIY electrical work is allowed? Minor electrical work is what you can carry out in your own home. These are […]

Nova Scotia’s upland regions reach a maximum elevation of more than 1,700 feet (520 metres) above sea level in the Cape Breton Highlands. The most important lowlands lie along the Bay of Fundy and the Minas Basin in the southwest and along the Northumberland Strait. How high is Nova Scotia above sea level? The average […]