Please be advised that building permit processing times have been extended from 10 working days to upwards of 25 working days. We apologise for any inconvenience.
*Check to make sure you have included all the required information. You may print out the following forms by clicking on the title from the list below. This can then be faxed to the Building Department in Trail at 250.368.3990 or in Grand Forks at 250.442.2688. You can also choose to email them to the Building Inspection Department or drop them into a drop box outside either office in Grand Forks (2140 Central Ave.) or Trail (843 Rossland Ave.).
When you apply for a building permit in the RDKB electoral areas you can choose between:
*A Building Permit Fee is a charge levied for inspection costs and are based on the construction cost of the building. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is contracted by each municipality to ensure that all buildings conform to the B.C. Building Code and applicable bylaws. These are the fee schedules for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and each Municipality that is in the Regional District.
*Check to make sure you have included all the required information.
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• Scale not less than 1:50 metric (1/4" to 1 foot); • All rooms, size and use of each room; • Size and location of windows and doors; • Location of all plumbing fixtures; • All dimensions; • Finished and unfinished areas; • Location of all mechanical equipment; • Details of construction components.
• Building height; • Finish grades; • Exterior finish.
• Scale not less than 1:50 metric (1/4" to 1 foot); • Show all components of construction; • Show all structural details, i.e. joist size and spacing, size of beams and columns.
An easy to use form has been created and can be downloaded, filled out and submitted with the appropriate application form.
Click here for the "easy to use form".