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Village of Kaslo

How to get a building permit in Kaslo, BC

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

Where to apply in Kaslo

In person / email - drop off at Village Office or email application to RDCK at buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca. Fillable PDF application; no self-serve online portal.

Official Village of Kaslo permit page

Village of Kaslo: 250-353-2311, admin@kaslo.ca, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0 (Mon-Fri 10am-3pm). Building/Plumbing permits handled by RDCK: buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca; Inspection Line 250-352-8155. RDCK inspector at Kaslo City Hall Tuesdays 10am-11am.

Who issues electrical and gas permits

Technical Safety BC (provincial). RDCK (acting as Kaslo's Building & Plumbing Official) does not issue electrical or gas permits; obtained directly from Technical Safety BC.

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Step by step in Kaslo

  1. 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 — Kaslo won't issue until land use is settled.

  2. 2

    Work out which permits you need

    Structural work needs a building permit from Village of Kaslo. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC (provincial). Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.

  3. 3

    Prepare drawings and documents

    Village of Kaslo asks for: RDCK fillable Building Permit Application, signed by owner (or owner authorization); Project-specific checklist (Single-Family Dwelling, Secondary Suite, Accessory Building, or Commercial); Site plan and construction drawings (floor plans, elevations, cross-sections, foundation); Engineered/professional drawings for complex work per BC Building Code schedules; Compliance with BC Codes (BC Building Code) and BC Energy Step Code; WorkSafeBC asbestos and construction-project requirements (esp. demolition/renovation); Home warranty insurance (BC Housing) for new homes; Compliance with Kaslo Land Use Bylaw 1130 and Development Procedures Bylaw 1283; RDCK Building Bylaw 2200; Electrical & gas obtained separately from Technical Safety BC.

  4. 4

    Submit your application

    In person / email - drop off at Village Office or email application to RDCK at buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca. Fillable PDF application; no self-serve online portal.

  5. 5

    Pay the permit fee

    Per RDCK Building Bylaw 2200, 2010 (regional building bylaw) - fees based on construction value/floor area. See Kaslo Services & Fees page for local charges. Contact RDCK/Village for current amounts. Confirm the current schedule with Kaslo before you budget.

  6. 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 Kaslo asks for

  • RDCK fillable Building Permit Application, signed by owner (or owner authorization)
  • Project-specific checklist (Single-Family Dwelling, Secondary Suite, Accessory Building, or Commercial)
  • Site plan and construction drawings (floor plans, elevations, cross-sections, foundation)
  • Engineered/professional drawings for complex work per BC Building Code schedules
  • Compliance with BC Codes (BC Building Code) and BC Energy Step Code
  • WorkSafeBC asbestos and construction-project requirements (esp. demolition/renovation)
  • Home warranty insurance (BC Housing) for new homes
  • Compliance with Kaslo Land Use Bylaw 1130 and Development Procedures Bylaw 1283; RDCK Building Bylaw 2200
  • Electrical & gas obtained separately from Technical Safety BC

Permit fees in Kaslo

Per RDCK Building Bylaw 2200, 2010 (regional building bylaw) - fees based on construction value/floor area. See Kaslo Services & Fees page for local charges. Contact RDCK/Village for current amounts.

Fees change and vary by project — confirm the current schedule with Village of Kaslo.

Worth knowing about Kaslo

RDCK (Regional District of Central Kootenay) inspectors act as Kaslo's Building and Plumbing Official under RDCK Building Bylaw 2200. Applications go to RDCK even though dropped at the Village Office.

Kaslo permit questions

Where do I submit a building permit application in Kaslo?

In person / email - drop off at Village Office or email application to RDCK at buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca. Fillable PDF application; no self-serve online portal.

Who issues electrical and gas permits in Kaslo?

Technical Safety BC (provincial). RDCK (acting as Kaslo's Building & Plumbing Official) does not issue electrical or gas permits; obtained directly from Technical Safety BC.

How much does a building permit cost in Kaslo?

Per RDCK Building Bylaw 2200, 2010 (regional building bylaw) - fees based on construction value/floor area. See Kaslo Services & Fees page for local charges. Contact RDCK/Village for current amounts. Fees vary by project, so confirm the current schedule with Village of Kaslo before budgeting.

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

Village of Kaslo asks for: RDCK fillable Building Permit Application, signed by owner (or owner authorization); Project-specific checklist (Single-Family Dwelling, Secondary Suite, Accessory Building, or Commercial); Site plan and construction drawings (floor plans, elevations, cross-sections, foundation); Engineered/professional drawings for complex work per BC Building Code schedules; Compliance with BC Codes (BC Building Code) and BC Energy Step Code; WorkSafeBC asbestos and construction-project requirements (esp. demolition/renovation); Home warranty insurance (BC Housing) for new homes; Compliance with Kaslo Land Use Bylaw 1130 and Development Procedures Bylaw 1283; RDCK Building Bylaw 2200; Electrical & gas obtained separately from Technical Safety BC.

Anything else to know about permits in Kaslo?

RDCK (Regional District of Central Kootenay) inspectors act as Kaslo's Building and Plumbing Official under RDCK Building Bylaw 2200. Applications go to RDCK even though dropped at the Village Office.

Sources

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

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