The Building Inspector administers the BC Building Code and ensures that all buildings in the District of the Highlands are constructed to the standards of the National Building Code.

The Building Inspection Department:

• Issues:  building, plumbing, chimney, soil deposit and soil removal, tree cutting and blasting permits

Review of work with contractors and property owners

The Building Inspector provides clarification of building code and bylaw requirements, reviews preliminary building plans to determine compliance with regulations, provides interpretation of the BC Building Code and discusses appropriate construction methods

Building permits

The Building Inspector processes building applications and reviews plans to ensure compliance with the BC Building Code, municipal bylaws and policies

BC Energy Step Code

Other permits (blasting, soil deposit/ removal, tree cutting, etc.)

The building inspector processes applications and reviews plans to ensure compliance with municipal bylaws and polices

View or download the Building Regulation Bylaw 192.