Engineering | Resort Municipality of Whistler

Temporary irrigation permit 

When you are installing new landscaping, consider the time of year and check the water conservation stage and restrictions.  

You can apply for a permit to water your new landscaping at additional times. To do this, you must show you are using efficient watering methods.  

How to apply 

1. Complete the Temporary Irrigation Permit Application (PDF). 

2. Submit the application to the Municipal Hall with the $75 permit fee. 

3. Once staff have reviewed and approved your permit, pick it up at the Municipal Hall. You need to clearly display this at the location you are irrigating. 

Hydrant use permit 

A temporary hydrant use permit is needed to operate and draw water from a Resort Municipality of Whistler fire hydrant. Examples of when this might be needed is during road or utility construction, or for dust mitigation when filming or for special events. 

You need to apply for a hydrant use permit and use a backflow prevention device to help protect Whistler’s water. This is required by Whistler’s fire and life safety bylaws and water user fee and regulation bylaws. 

How to apply for hydrant use permit 

1. Complete the Hydrant Use Application Form (PDF). 

2. Drop off the application to the Public Works Yard at 8020 Nesters Road for approval. 

3. Once it’s been approved, take the permit to the Municipal Hall to pay for it. You need to pay a refundable deposit to rent the backflow prevention device and a fee for the permit. 

4. Return to the Public Works Yard and present proof of payment. 

5. Our Utilities staff will arrange to have the backflow preventer attached to the hydrant that you are using. 

6. Once you have finished using the hydrant, contact our Utilities Department to pick up the backflow prevention device.  

7. Once our staff have checked the device is in good condition, we will refund your deposit. 

Fees 

You need to use a special backflow prevention device when you withdraw water from any hydrant. The deposit and fees below cover the rental of this device: 

• Deposit (refundable upon return of equipment) – $1,000 

• 24-hour permit – $100 

• Seasonal permit – $1,000 

Soil removal and deposit permit 

In the Resort Municipality of Whistler, you need to apply for a permit to remove or deposit more than 200 cubic metres of soil.  

When we review your permit application, we check that the soil removal and deposit activities do not negatively affect the environment, roads, public safety, or neighbouring properties. 

This is regulated through Whistler’s soil removal and deposit bylaw (PDF).  

How to apply for a soil removal and deposit permit 

There are two types of permits: 

• Class 1 permit if you are removing or depositing more than 200 cubic metres of soil, but less than 25,000 cubic metres 

• Class 2 permit if you are removing or depositing more than 25,000 cubic metres of soil 

To apply for a Class 1 permit: 

1. Complete the Soil Removal and Deposit Application. (PDF) 

2. If you are not the registered owner of the property, submit a completed Owners Authorization Form (PDF) with your application. 

3. Provide a certificate of insurance (as described in the application). 

4. Pay the application and permit fees. 

5. Submit any supporting documents as requested by Engineering staff. 

To apply for a Class 2 permit: 

1. Contact the Engineering Department for their direction at [email protected]. 

Fees 

You will need to pay the following fees: 

Application fee – $500 
Permit fees – $0.50 per cubic metre 

Contact 

Engineering Department 
604-935-8190 
[email protected] 

Utilities Department 
604-935-8320 

[email protected]