Building Bylaws

Ensuring public safety and compliance with a number of building regulations is the main thrust of the Regional District of Central Okanagan Building Bylaw No. 835. This Bylaw sets policy for administering the regulations of the BC Building Code including local regulations, permits and building inspections.

The Building Bylaw is enforced on a continual basis. It applies to the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas of the Regional District.

Click on the following link to view a copy of Bylaw No. 835 , which is provided in a Consolidated version.   Please note: the bylaw is provided in its consolidated form for convenience only and is not the legal or official copy. For an official copy please contact the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

Building permits are required for construction and renovations of any structure, including sewer systems, fences and outbuildings.

Inspections are required to approve various states of construction.

Property owners should also be aware of the importance of Interface fire protection and, where possible, consider the use of building products that can reduce the potential threat of an interface fire. Click on the following link to view safety information and checklists from the BC Ministry of Forests Protection Branch.

To Obtain a Building Permit

Building permits are available at the Inspections Section counter at the Regional District Office at 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays. Building permits processing time may vary depending on the time of year. Fees for building permits range according to the size and type of structure and can be paid by cash, cheque or Interact at the cashier's counter.

You may download a copy of the Building Permit Application Form here.

The following download is a list of what is currently required for your permit. Please note that this may be subject to change.

Required Information for New Buildings and Additions.

Inspection Checklist

The following lists the items that will be reviewed by the Inspector, in accordance with the Building Bylaw. For a detailed checklist of items that will be reviewed click here.

To Call for an Inspection

Inspections are required at various stages in the construction process to ensure that construction conforms to the minimum standards of the BC Building Code. Please try to call 24 hours in advance for your inspection. In general, inspection requests received up to 9:00 am will normally be completed that day. Requests received after 9:00 am will usually be completed the following day. As Building Inspectors are unable to provide a specific inspection time, the work to be inspected must be ready at any time during that day. Construction can only proceed once you have received inspection approval. When more than one re-inspection is required, a re-inspection fee of $50 must be paid prior to the re-inspection.

Call for an Inspection
Phone: (250) 469-6211
A voice mail message may be left. Be sure to provide the location, date and type of inspection required.