Building Division
General Information
The Building Services Division is responsible for the enforcement of the British Columbia Building and Plumbing Codes and municipal bylaws relating to building construction, business licence administration, the review and investigation of complaints on building matters and the technical review of development applications.
A building permit must be obtained prior to commencing with any of the following:
- New construction
- Alterations
- Reconstruction
- Demolition
- Removal, relocation or change of occupancy of any building or structure including excavation or other work related to construction
Latest News
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New City of Courtenay Radon bulletin: https://www.courtenay.ca/assets/Departments/Development~Services/Radon.pdf
- The new BC Building code came into effect March 8, 2024.More information can be found on the Province's webpage found here.
- New City of Courtenay Building bylaw for 2024. Building Bylaw No. 3114 [PDF - 4 MB] comes into effect January 1, 2024. Highlights include:
- New building permit application package: Building Permit Application Package - Bylaw 3114 [PDF - 713 KB]
- A building regulated by Part 3 of the building code must be designed and constructed to meet the minimum performance requirements specified in:
(a) Step 3 of the Energy Step Code; or (b) for building permit applications received on or after adoption of Step 3 within the building code, Step 4 of the Energy Step Code,
- A building regulated by Part 9 of the building code must be designed and constructed to meet the minimum performance requirements specified in;
(a) Step 4 of the Energy Step Code; or (b) for building permit applications received on or after adoption of Step 4 within the building code, Step 5 of the Energy Step Code - New Fees & Charges: Fees & Charges Bylaw 3114.pdf [PDF - 392 KB]
Permit Application Procedures
If you would like to make an application please email building@courtenay.ca with a detailed summary of your proposal.
All applications MUST be submitted digitally.
Review the following handouts for information on how to apply for a permit and what requirements must be provided. Applications submissions are not entered in the system until all applicable components are received.
- 2020 Digital Building Permit Application Procedure
- Building Permit Application Package - Bylaw 3114 [PDF - 713 KB]
- Fire Safety at Construction Sites
- Complex Buildings - Submission Requirements
- Standard Buildings - Submission Requirements [PDF - 362 KB]
Agent Authorizaton Form (to act on behalf of the property owner.)
Inspections
To book an inspection, email inspections@courtenay.ca.
An inspector is available for phone calls and inquiries during regular office hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
24 hours notice is required for all inspections and inspections are conducted between 9:00am to 12:00pm in the mornings only.
Quick Links
- Accessory Buildings and Structures Example Drawings
- Agent Authorization Form
- Commercial Tenant Alterations/Improvements
- Deck Construction Example Drawings
- Garage Conversion Example Drawings
- Glass Guard Bulletin
- House Move Handout
- Party Wall Fire Separation
- Secondary Suite
- Worksafe BC Hazardous Materials Information