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Resources for Building in the CVRD
Bylaws
Building Bylaws
- Building Regulation Bylaw No. 4433 (consolidated for convenience)
- Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 3209
Flood Management Bylaws
- Shawnigan Lake Flood Management Bylaw
- Cowichan River Riverbottom Flood Management Bylaw
- Cowichan Koksilah Rivers Flood Management Bylaw
Zoning Bylaws
Development Permit Areas
Geotechnical & Flood Hazards in the CVRD
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Kelsey Ingham
Plan CheckerPhone: 250.746.2618
Common Contacts
Organization | Phone Number | |
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Agricultural Land Commission | ALR parcels | 1-800-663-7867 |
Architectural Institute of BC | Find an Architect | |
Association of BC Land Surveyors | Find a Surveyor | |
BC Assessment | Review property assessments in BC | |
BC Housing | New Home Warranty | 1-800-407-7757 |
Energy Step Code | Step Code and Finding an Energy Advisor | |
Engineers & Geoscientists BC | Find an Engineer or Geotech | |
Island Health - Sewerage Information | Requirements for sewerage systems and FAQ | 250-737-2010 |
Island Health - Drinking Water Information | Water supply systems regulation | 250-737-2010 |
Islands Trust | Projects on CVRD Gulf Islands | 1-800-663-7867 |
BC Land Title & Survey | Find property titles, documents, and surveys registered | 1-877-577-5872 |
Technical Safety BC | Gas & Electrical Permitting | 1-866-566-7233 |
Legislation for Building and Development in BC
Act | |
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Building Act | Building in BC, BC Building Codes, and Building Inspection |
Local Government Act | Legal framework for Local Governments |
Drinking Water Protection Act | Regulation of drinking water (wells and water systems) |
Sewerage System Regulation | Regulation of sewerage, health hazards, and systems |
Building Information
BC Housing New Home Warranty
- Owner Builder
- BC Housing Substantial Reconstruction (do I need New Home Warranty for my renovation and/or addition?)
- BC Housing Substantial Reconstruction Query Tool
Registered Professionals
Professional Associations
- Building Officials' Association of BC
- Canadian Home Builders' Association
- Thermal Environmental Comfort Association
Design Guides
- BC Accessibility Handbook
- Manufactured and Moved In Structures
- Mobile Home Guide
- Safe and Durable Deck Guide
- Single Dwelling Seismic Design Guide
- Climatic Data