Building Services

**NEW** Plan Ahead: Daily Appointments Available for Columbia Valley RDEK Office

Effective immediately, public access to the RDEK’s Columbia Valley Office has changed and access will be by appointment only. Please review the list below for some of the new processes that are now in place.

• Building Permits:
  • Building permits are now being processed through the Cranbrook office. Calls regarding payments should go to the Cranbrook reception desk.  If you would like to pick up your CV permit, they can be picked up at the CV office 8:30 to 9:30am Monday to Thursday by appointment.  Please call 250-489-6902 in advance to make an appointment to ensure the permit is ready for pickup.  
     
• Costs and Expiration of Permits:
  • Building permit fees are based on the estimated construction value. Call our Building & Protective Services Department at (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 or email [email protected] for more information.
     
• Other Frequently Asked Questions:
  • What are the Permit Fees?  Building permit fees are based on the estimated construction value.  For details regarding permit fees call our Cranbrook office Building Department at (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 or email [email protected]. 
     
• Building Inspections:
  • Please contact our CV Building Inspectors directly:
    • Stu Morgotch - 778-860-7589
    • Andre Kreutzer - 778-620-2097
  • 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 or book an appointment for an in-person payment at 250-489-6902.
  • For engineering and utility inquiries, please call 250-489-6902 to book an appointment.
     
• Solid Waste Payments
  • To make a payment in person at the CV office, please make an appointment by calling 250-489-6902.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we transition to this new by-appointment model.

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

The Building Department works out of both the 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 and is open by appointment only.

Contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Cranbrook Office Phone: 250-489-2791

Cranbrook Office Toll Free Phone (BC/AB): 1-888-478-7335

Columbia Valley Office: 250-342-0063

• 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
• Corey Nee, Building Inspector
• Joey Bergey, Building Inspector
• Debbie Pighin, Compliance Officer
• Corinna Penner, Development Services Assistant

Columbia Valley Office:

• Stuart Morgotch, Building Inspector
• Andre Kreutzer, Building Inspector
• Kim O'Farrell, Compliance Officer