About Building

The Building Inspection Department provides a public service to builders and property owners. The building permit process allows new buildings to be reviewed to ensure compliance with Canadian Health and Safety Standards, as well as British Columbia Codes and Regional District Bylaws.

The Building Bylaw regulates building construction and identifies the responsibility of property owners and builders in the Central Kootenay. The British Columbia Building Code applies to the construction, addition to and alteration of most buildings.

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has a staff of Building/ Plumbing Officials who provide information to the public, review plans for potential problems and provide inspections at specified intervals.

The Regional District of Central Kootenay provides inspection services in Electoral Areas A to K as well as in the municipalities of Kaslo, Nakusp, New Denver, Salmo, Silverton and Slocan. RDCK Building Officials are located in Nelson, Creston and Nakusp. For inspections in Castelgar, Creston or Nelson please contact those municipalities.

Building Bylaw

All Areas

Building Bylaw (#2200) (1,015 kB)

 

Building Permit Information
Mechanical Ventilation Requirements (555.6 kB)

Climatic & Geological Data - Revised Dec. 15/06 (66.5 kB)