What's New
The BC Energy Step Code: Important change affecting all permit applications starting May 1, 2023.
The Province of BC has implemented mandatory revisions to the BC Energy Step Code requiring residential construction to be 20% more energy efficient than the current 2018 Building Code. The province's incremental path is for all new buildings to be net zero by 2032.
Benefits of the BC Energy Step Code:
- Effectively manages temperature and improves comfort.
- Improves fresh air throughout the building.
- Improves energy efficiency and lowers energy bills.
Explore the resources below to learn more:
Building permits are required in order to construct, alter, repair or demolish a building or structure within one of the capital region's three electoral areas.
The homeowner is responsible for carrying out the work or having the work carried out in full accordance with the requirements of the British Columbia Building Code and other applicable regulations.
You may not start any stage of a project, including demolition or excavation, until a building permit has been obtained.
The CRD provides Building Inspection services to the following areas:
- Juan de Fuca
- Malahat
- Salt Spring Island
- Southern Gulf Islands (Galiano, Mayne, Pender, Saturna etc.)
- Willis Point
CRD Administrative Boundaries (PDF)
For building services in other parts of the capital region, contact your municipality for more information.