City of Enderby

How to get a building permit in Enderby, BC

Where to apply, what Enderby asks for, what it costs, and who issues electrical and gas permits — with links to the city's own forms.

Where to apply in Enderby

In person / download. Building inspection and permit processing are contracted to the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO). RDNO only accepts complete applications; Building Permit Application Packages are downloaded from cityofenderby.com or picked up at the RDNO office. No Cloudpermit/ProjectDox online portal.

Official City of Enderby permit page

City of Enderby Planning: Kurt Inglis, Planner — 250-838-7230, kinglis@cityofenderby.com. RDNO Building Inspection: 250-550-3700 (reception) / 250-550-3730 (inspection line), Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm. Technical Safety BC (electrical/gas): 1-866-566-7233.

Who issues electrical and gas permits

Technical Safety BC — RDNO/Enderby explicitly state separate gas and electrical permits must be obtained from Technical Safety BC (toll-free 1-866-566-7233 / 866-566-7233).

electrical: Technical Safety BC; Sending this to City of Enderby instead won't get forwarded — it starts over. On a service upgrade that also pushes out your BC Hydro reconnect, usually the longest lead time on the whole job.
gas: Technical Safety BC; Sending this to City of Enderby instead won't get forwarded — it starts over, and gas work can't be inspected or turned on until the right authority has issued the permit.

Step by step in Enderby

1
Confirm zoning before anything else
Check the property's zone, setbacks, height and lot coverage, and whether it sits in a Development Permit Area. If it does, that approval has to come before the building permit — Enderby won't issue until land use is settled.
2
Work out which permits you need
Structural work needs a building permit from City of Enderby. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC — RDNO/Enderby explicitly state separate gas and electrical permits must be obtained from Technical Safety BC (toll-free 1-866-566-7233 / 866-566-7233). Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.
3
Prepare drawings and documents
City of Enderby asks for: Complies with BC Building Code and City of Enderby Building Bylaw No. 1582, 2015; Site plan and floor-plan / construction drawings; Land title or proof of ownership; BC Energy Step Code — Step 3 (~20% more efficient than base 2018 BCBC), effective May 1, 2023; Owner authorization documentation; New-home warranty registration via BC Housing for new residential construction (or exemption); Registered-professional / engineered drawings and Schedule B for complex work; WorkSafeBC where applicable; Plumbing, mechanical or demolition permits as applicable; electrical & gas via Technical Safety BC.
4
Submit your application
In person / download. Building inspection and permit processing are contracted to the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO). RDNO only accepts complete applications; Building Permit Application Packages are downloaded from cityofenderby.com or picked up at the RDNO office. No Cloudpermit/ProjectDox online portal.
5
Pay the permit fee
Fees per RDNO / City of Enderby building permit fee schedule (construction-value based). Confirm the current schedule with Enderby before you budget.
6
Plan review, then build to inspections
The building department reviews against the BC Building Code and zoning; answer any comments quickly. Once issued, post the permit on site and book inspections at each stage — footings, framing, rough-in, insulation, final. Don't cover work before it's inspected.

What Enderby asks for

Complies with BC Building Code and City of Enderby Building Bylaw No. 1582, 2015
Site plan and floor-plan / construction drawings
Land title or proof of ownership
BC Energy Step Code — Step 3 (~20% more efficient than base 2018 BCBC), effective May 1, 2023
Owner authorization documentation
New-home warranty registration via BC Housing for new residential construction (or exemption)
Registered-professional / engineered drawings and Schedule B for complex work; WorkSafeBC where applicable
Plumbing, mechanical or demolition permits as applicable; electrical & gas via Technical Safety BC

Permit fees in Enderby

Fees per RDNO / City of Enderby building permit fee schedule (construction-value based).

Fees change and vary by project — confirm the current schedule with City of Enderby.

Permit types in Enderby

Building permit

The core municipal approval to legally construct, add to, or structurally alter a building, issued after plan review confirms compliance with the BC Building Code and local bylaws.

Plumbing permit

A trade permit (often issued separately from, or alongside, the building permit) authorizing installation, extension, or alteration of potable water, drainage-waste-vent, and connections to municipal water/sewer, verified against the BC Plumbing Code.

Demolition permit

A municipal permit to tear down or remove a building or structure, conditional on safe utility disconnections, a pre-demolition hazardous-materials (asbestos) survey and abatement, and — in many cities — recycling/deconstruction requirements backed by a refundable deposit.

Worth knowing about Enderby

Enderby offers case-managed development services at its front counter but building inspection is delivered by RDNO. Building inspectors: Dwayne Skublen and Lance Riemer. Book inspections min. 2 working days ahead via RDNO Building Inspection Line 250-550-3730 (provide permit number, civic address, contact name/phone, date, required inspection type).

Enderby permit questions

Where do I submit a building permit application in Enderby?

Who issues electrical and gas permits in Enderby?

Technical Safety BC — RDNO/Enderby explicitly state separate gas and electrical permits must be obtained from Technical Safety BC (toll-free 1-866-566-7233 / 866-566-7233).

How much does a building permit cost in Enderby?

Fees per RDNO / City of Enderby building permit fee schedule (construction-value based). Fees vary by project, so confirm the current schedule with City of Enderby before budgeting.

What do I need to apply for a building permit in Enderby?

City of Enderby asks for: Complies with BC Building Code and City of Enderby Building Bylaw No. 1582, 2015; Site plan and floor-plan / construction drawings; Land title or proof of ownership; BC Energy Step Code — Step 3 (~20% more efficient than base 2018 BCBC), effective May 1, 2023; Owner authorization documentation; New-home warranty registration via BC Housing for new residential construction (or exemption); Registered-professional / engineered drawings and Schedule B for complex work; WorkSafeBC where applicable; Plumbing, mechanical or demolition permits as applicable; electrical & gas via Technical Safety BC.

Anything else to know about permits in Enderby?

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General information only, not legal or code advice. Requirements vary by project and change over time — always confirm what applies to your job with City of Enderby before you build.

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