Building & Protective Services Department

Building & Protective Services is responsible for:

• building, plumbing, moving and demolition permits, mobile home placement and inspections
• bylaw enforcement
• wood burning appliance permits and inspections
• Emergency Programs, Fire Smart, Fire Protection Services, 911

There is a Building & Protective Services Department in the RDEK Cranbrook and Columbia Valley offices. The Cranbrook Office looks after Electoral Areas A, B, C, & E.  The Columbia Valley office looks after the Upper Columbia Valley, Electoral Areas F and G. Link to map of the RDEK

The RDEK also contracts building inspection work for the District of Sparwood; District of Elkford; Village of Radium Hot Springs; and the Shuswap Indian Band.

Some popular Building & Protective Services Department links include:

• Frequently Asked Questions - related to Building and Inspection Services

• Building Permit Application Form - download a copy (you will need Adobe Acrobat to read)

• RDEK Building Quarterly Stats

• RDEK Building Bylaw \ Regulatory \ Bylaw 1735 Building Regulation (effective February 18, 2008)

Contact Information:

Cranbrook Office:
Electoral Areas A, B, C & E

Phone: (250) 489-2791 or Toll Free 1-888-478-7335

Direct Fax: (250) 489-1287

Columbia Valley Office:
Electoral Areas F & G

Phone: (250) 342-0063

Direct Fax: (250) 342-0064

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Last updated Tuesday, July 19, 2011

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