How to get a building permit in New Denver, BC

Step by step in New Denver

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 — New Denver 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 New Denver. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC (issues all electrical and gas permits/inspections; not the Village or RDCK). Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.

3. 3

   Prepare drawings and documents

   Village of New Denver asks for: Any structure over 10 m2 (approx. 107-108 sq ft) requires a permit; Completed RDCK Building Permit Application Form (fillable PDF); Project-specific RDCK checklist (Single Family Dwelling, Accessory Building, Plumbing, Demolition, etc.); Design/construction drawings and plans; Site plan showing location relative to property lines; Construction, Demolition & Renovation Waste Declaration Form; Owner authorization / Owner's Representative sign-off; BC Housing new-home registration (Home Owner Protection) required for new dwellings; BC Energy Step Code compliance for new residential construction; WorkSafeBC / asbestos clearance where demolition or renovation applies; Village Office reviews for Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007 and Building Bylaw No. 595/670 compliance before RDCK plan review.

4. 4

   Submit your application

   In person / email — NO online portal. Building permits are administered by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Building Service. Applications submitted as PDF to buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca, or forms downloaded/picked up at RDCK offices. Village Office confirms zoning/OCP compliance first.

5. 5

   Pay the permit fee

   Plan-check deposit fee per Schedule A, RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (SFD $100; multi-family/commercial/industrial/institutional $200; accessory building/addition $50); full permit fees per RDCK Fee Schedule Bylaw No. 2383-2014, value-of-construction based. Confirm the current schedule with New Denver 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.

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