Inspection Services

What We Do…

RDCO Inspection Services ensures that all public and private buildings are safe for their intended use in compliance with the RDCO zoning and land use bylaws and the B.C. Building Code. Inspections staff assist the public with the interpretation of land use regulations, applications and processes and are responsible for the building permit process from time of application, permit approval, inspections and final completion. Inspection Services is also responsible for business licensing within the Regional District.

Building Permits Issued

2017 Highlights

¢ Building activity within the RDCO remained brisk throughout 2017. The number of permits issued and revenue generated continued to exceed projections. However, total permits and building values were down slightly from 2016.

¢ Building Inspection staff continue with their ongoing training and education and have attended to the following in 2017:

- BOABC Conference in Richmond BC May 2017

- BOABC Educational Conference in Richmond BC November

2017

- BCIT Building courses in compliance with BOABC requirements

¢ Building inspections continue to be scheduled on Tuesdays in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and Wednesdays for the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area. Additional days are also included as demand requires. The increase in building activity also necessitated the addition of casual/on call support to assist with the increased inspections as well as day to day operations.

$24,283,428 Building Permit Value (All Permits)

Single Family Dwellings

Residential Additions

Garages, Carports

Wood Burning Appliances

Mobile Homes

Farm and Agriculture Buildings

Com/Ind/Institute - Additions/Alterations

Swimming Pools

Water Service

Two Family - Semi-Detached Demolitions

Commercial New

2018 Initiatives

¢ Continue review the Building Bylaw, RDCO Zoning Bylaw and Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw in preparation for the BC Building Act 2017 requirements.

¢ Building Department will initiate comment box or short survey to solicit customer comments to see how we are doing or where we should improve.

¢ Ongoing review of the permit fee structure and application process to be comparable with surrounding jurisdictions. This would include minor fee increases to meet the industry standard.

¢ Continue to attend workshops and Code seminars to ensure up to date knowledge and consistent enforcement.