Building
Find out everything you need to know before you build.
The Building Department of the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is responsible for regulating the construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of buildings and structures within Electoral Area D.
Electoral Areas A, B and C are not within SRD’s building inspection service area.
The information on this site is intended as a guide only and does not replace current bylaws and regulations.
For more information, or to ask development-related questions, please email building@srd.ca or call 250-830-6718.
Building Inspections
Why Do We Need Building Inspections?
Building inspection is the process the SRD uses to ensure the safety and integrity of buildings and structures within the service area. Health, fire, structural, and general safety requirements are enforced to protect and promote the health, safety and well-being of all residents. The Building Department of the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is responsible for regulating the construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of buildings and structures within Electoral Area D.
Building inspectors conduct inspections at various stages of construction, and keep records on file for future reference. Beyond the immediate role of ensuring safe construction, these inspection records provide verification of no longer visible building elements located within a building or structure. Lending institutions, appraisers, lawyers, and others can then rely upon these files in determining the value of a building. Building inspectors can also assist you with the preparation of your building permit application.
If you are planning new construction or a renovation, whether a residence or an accessory building on your property, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure all planning and construction conforms to the SRD Bylaws as well as the province of British Columbia’s Building Code, 2018 edition.
The information on this site is intended as a guide only and does not replace current bylaws and regulations. Applicable SRD bylaws can be accessed from the main page of the building department and may be obtained from the building department office.
Requests for Building Inspection
Please contact SRD’s Building Department at 250-830-6718 | building@srd.ca
Information required is your name, address, contact info and permit number.
Building Permits
Why do you need a permit?
Building permits are required for any new construction, alteration, addition or demolition of a structure in Electoral Area D. Homeowners or builders should complete the appropriate permit application. Once a building permit application has been accepted, it goes through the stages of review before it is ready to be issued. The reviews typically include addressing, planning, zoning and building code compliance.
The building regulation area only includes Electoral Area D.
Electoral Areas A, B and C do not require building permits.
Building Permit Application
To obtain a Building Permit, all owners must complete the application process first. Please review the guide for more information before you fill out the online application. See Building Permit Application Form below.
Building – Forms & Resources
Ready to start building? Access resources ranging from building permits to checklists, inspections, BC Building Codes and reports that will help you get started with your project.
Questions? Connect with our Building and Planning department at 250-830-6718, or by email at building@srd.ca.
Building Bylaws
If you are planning new construction or a renovation, whether a residence or an accessory building on your property, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure all planning and construction conforms to the SRD Bylaws and the province of British Columbia’s Building Code, 2012 edition.
