RDEK Building Bylaw Updates to Start in April

The new RDEK Building Bylaw will take effect next month and residents are being encouraged to become aware of how the changes may impact them.

“Starting on April 1, there will be an excavation and footings inspection prior to concrete placement, which will put us in step with all of our neighbouring jurisdictions,” says RDEK Building Supervisor Kenley Barros.

Additionally, there will be a non-refundable fee that will be required at the time of application submission.  This cost will be deducted from the total building permit fee once the application is approved. “The goal of this new fee is to partially recover the costs for incomplete applications, applications that cannot be approved, or applications that are cancelled prior to issuance,” adds Barros.

The Building Bylaw has been updated to align with the standard template set by the Municipal Insurance Association of BC Building Bylaw.

For more information on these changes, contact the RDEK.

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