Building Services

Please review the list below for some of the processes that are in place to ensure you are directing your inquiries to the correct office. Public access to the RDEK’s Columbia Valley Office is by appointment only. 

• Building Permits:
  • Building permits are processed through the Cranbrook office. Calls regarding payments should go to the Cranbrook reception desk at [hidden] or [hidden].
  • Please ensure your application is COMPLETE before submitting as this will help avoid processing delays and reduce the time required to issue your building permit.
  • Building Services will contact you once your application has been approved, so there is no need to contact the department before you hear from us.
  • Instructions on how to pick up your building permit and remit payment are included in the correspondence you will receive once your building permit has been approved.  
     
• Costs and Expiration of Permits:
  • Building permit fees are based on the estimated construction value. Call our Building & Protective Services Department at ([hidden] or [hidden] or email [hidden] for more information.
     
• Building Inspections:
  • Please contact our CV Building Inspectors directly:
    • Andre Kreutzer - [hidden]
  • CLICK HERE to view the Inspection Schedule (a copy will also be posted on the CV office door) 
     
• Utility Payments, Utility and Engineering Enquiries:
  • Anyone wishing to pay a utility bill can either pay online, by phone or book an appointment for an in-person payment at ([hidden] or [hidden]

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As part of the Development Services Department, the RDEK is responsible for the following building related services:

• building, plumbing, moving and demolition permits, mobile home placement and inspections
• bylaw enforcement
• wood burning appliance permits and inspections

Contact us:

Email: [hidden]

Cranbrook Office Phone: [hidden]

Cranbrook Office Toll Free Phone (BC/AB): [hidden]

Columbia Valley Office: [hidden]

• Note: The Columbia Valley Office is open by appointment only

Services

• Bylaw Enforcement
• Forms and Downloads
• Building Permits
• BC Energy Step Code
• Building Inspection
• Quarterly Building Stats
• Fees
• Population
• Property Addressing
• Frequently Asked Questions

Our Building Department Staff

(use general email above to contact):

Cranbrook Office:

• Michele Bates, General Manager of Development & Protective Services 
• Kenley Barros, Building Manager
• Tracy McGuire, Building Inspector
• Joey Bergey, Building Inspector
• Debbie Pighin, Compliance Officer
• Corinna Penner, Building Services Technician
• Danielle Roe, Building & Environmental Services Administrative Assistant

Columbia Valley Office:

• Andre Kreutzer, Building Inspector
• Corey Butcher, Building Inspector
• Kim O'Farrell, Compliance Officer