Building
Important New Requirements
Starting May 1, 2023, the Province of BC requires all new residential construction to be 20% more energy efficient than those built to the 2018 BC Building Code. Learn more about the new BC Energy Step Code.
BC Energy Step Code Building Guide [PDF - 613 KB].
Building Permits
Building Permits ensure that all buildings comply with the safety, health, building and zoning requirements of the FVRD's Building Bylaw and the BC 2018 Building Code.
A Building Permit must be obtained before starting activities such as:
- New Construction
- Alterations
- Reconstruction
- Demolition
- Removal, relocation or change of occupancy of any building or structure including excavation or other work related to construction
Application Forms & Information
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