SERVICE AREA · COQUITLAM, BC
Traffic Control Plans in Coquitlam, BC
Road and Sidewalk Closure Permits through the City of Coquitlam Development Services. Arterial peak-hour restrictions apply.
The City of Coquitlam issues Road and Sidewalk Closure Permits (RSCP) for work affecting roads and sidewalks. Applications go through Development Services. The standard review lead time is 5–10 business days. Minimum insurance is $5,000,000 CGL.
Arterial corridors in Coquitlam have peak-hour restrictions: work on arterials during morning and afternoon peaks requires advance confirmation per road. Plan your working hours around these restrictions before starting TCP preparation, as they directly affect the signing layout and staging approach.
Category 3 plans require an engineer seal. Category 2 projects on arterials may require one at the reviewer’s discretion. We flag the requirement during the category assessment and coordinate the P.Eng review when needed.
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PERMIT TYPE
Road and Sidewalk Closure Permit (RSCP)
ISSUING BODY
City of Coquitlam, Development Services
INSURANCE MIN
$5,000,000 CGL
LEAD TIME
5–10 business days
ENGINEER SEAL
Cat 3 required; Cat 2 reviewer discretion
ARTERIAL NOTE
Peak-hour restrictions apply, confirm per road
GOVERNING BYLAW
Coquitlam Traffic Bylaw No. 3520
What We Handle in Coquitlam
Traffic control plans
Category 1, 2, and 3. Built to BC TMM 2020 and Coquitlam requirements, including arterial working-hour constraints.
RSCP applications
Permit preparation and submission to Development Services. Insurance verification and follow-up through approval.
Risk assessments
WorkSafeBC OHSR 18.3.1-compliant. Standalone or bundled with TCP.
Engineer review
P.Eng review for Category 3 and where the reviewer requires it. Coordinated by BPB.
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Jurisdiction Requirements
Select a municipality to see permit type, insurance requirements, lead times, and engineer-seal rules.
Coquitlam
| Permit type | Road and Sidewalk Closure Permit |
|---|---|
| Issuing body | City of Coquitlam, Development Services |
| Minimum insurance | $5,000,000 CGL |
| Review lead time | 5–10 business days |
| Engineer seal | Required for Category 3; Category 2 reviewer discretion |
| Timing notes | Arterial peak-hour restrictions apply; confirm per road |
| Governing bylaw | Coquitlam Traffic Bylaw No. 3520 |
Requirements confirmed at time of research. Confirm current standards with the issuing office before submitting.
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