Important: Effective March 10, 2025 significant changes to the BC Building Code will come into effect across BC. These changes include;
- Updates to the design requirements for resistance to seismic and wind loading. Please see the below information Bulletin for more information.
- Reinforcement required for the future attachment of grab bars in one washroom in dwellings.
- CSA F280 “Determining the required capacity of residential space heating and cooling appliances” calculations to be submitted with new applications. These calculations are often referred to as “Heat Loss/Heat Gain” calculations.”
2024 BC Building Code Changes Affecting Housing and Small Buildings
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.
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
Services
Our Building Department Staff
(use general email above to contact):
Cranbrook Office:
- Michele Bates, General Manager of Development & Protective Services
- Kenley Barros, Building Supervisor
- Tracy McGuire, Building Inspector
- Corey Nee, Building Inspector
- Brett Kormos, Building Inspector
- Debbie Pighin, Compliance Officer
- Corinna Penner, Development Services Secretary
Columbia Valley Office:
- Stuart Morgotch, Building Inspector
- Andre Kreutzer, Building Inspector
- Kim O'Farrell, Compliance Officer
- Krista Konchak, Administrative Assistant