Building Permits

The Village of Slocan accepts and approves building permit applications under the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Building Service. The department deals primarily with the regulation and inspection of new construction and renovations, alterations, additions and changes in occupancy of existing buildings. Building inspectors administer the Building Bylaw, the British Columbia Building Code, and complies with Canadian Health and Safety Standards.

To book an appointment with the building inspector, please call the Village Office at 250-355-2277.
Slocan hours: Thursdays, 1:00pm.
For inspections outside the Slocan boundary, please call the RDCK Building Department at 250-352-8155.

FORMS:

Checklists for Building Permit Application : 

OTHER FORMS:

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Attention to sustainability in planning and building your project will create a quality building with reduced long-term utility costs. Use these checklists to help plan, design and build with goals of sustainability and energy-efficiency. Visit the Regional Energy Efficiency program for more information at https://rdck.ca/EN/main/services/sustainability-environmental-initiatives/energy/regional-energy-efficiency-program.html

Residential Sustainability Checklist
Commercial Sustainability Checklist

Construction shall not commence before a building permit has been issued. To ensure expedient permit processing:

  • The application must be complete – please refer to our Building Brochure for the requirements
  • The contact information must be correct
  • The owner and the representative must sign the Owner’s Representative Form application.

 For current building permit fees refer to the schedule here:   Fee-Schedule.

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PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:

A BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED WHEN YOU WISH TO:
-Construct a new home
-Construct a new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed
-Construct a farm building (consult with the Building Official regarding exemptions)
-Construct or renovate a commercial, industrial or public use building
-Construct a temporary building
-Renovate existing building
-Undertake any structural work such as interior partitions
-Enclose a porch or roof over a sun deck
-Construct a retaining wall retaining more than 5 feet of soil
-Move a building
-Locate a manufactured or modular home
-Construct an addition to a manufactured or modular home
-Install a pool
-Demolish a building
-Change the use or occupancy of a building
-Renovate your dwelling to create a secondary suite
-Install a Fire Alarm System
-Install commercial kitchen ventilation equipment
A BUILDING PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED
WHEN YOU DO NON-STRUCTURAL WORK SUCH AS:
-Painting
-Landscaping, sidewalks, and driveways
-Install new roofing (surface materials only)
-Replace kitchen cupboards
-Fences (fence height must comply with the Village of Slocan’s Zoning Bylaw where applicable)
-Build a fireplace, install a wood stove, or install a
chimney in an existing building


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