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Resources for Building in the CVRD

CVRD Bylaws

Resources for Building in BC

Common Contacts

OrganizationRegardingPhone
Agricultural Land CommissionProperties within the Agricultural Land Reservce1-800-663-7867
Architectural Institute of BCFind an Architect604-683-8588
Association of BC Land SurveyorsFind a Surveyor1-800-332-1193
Association of Trade & Technologists BCFind a Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner 604-585-2788
BC AssessmentReview property assessments in BC
BC HousingNew Home Warranty1-800-407-7757
Energy Step CodeStep Code and Finding an Energy Advisor
Engineers & Geoscientists BCFind an Professional Engineer or Geotechnical Engineer1-888-430-8035
Island Health – Sewerage InformationRequirements for Sewerage Systems and FAQ250-737-2010
Island Health – Drinking Water InformationWater Supply Systems Regulation250-737-2010
Islands TrustProjects on CVRD Gulf Islands (Thetis Island, Ruxton Island, etc.)1-800-663-7867
BC Land Title & SurveyLand Titles, Charges on Title, and Registered Surveys1-877-577-5872
Technical Safety BCGas & Electrical Permitting1-866-566-7233

Legislation for Building and Development in BC

ActDescription
Building ActBuilding in BC, BC Building Codes, and Building Inspection
Local Government ActLegal framework for Local Governments
Drinking Water Protection ActRegulation of Drinking Water (wells and water systems)
Sewerage System RegulationRegulation of Sewerage, Health hazards, and Systems
Land Acknowledgement
The CVRD is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including (but not limited to) Quw'utsun (Cowichan Tribes), MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), c̓uubaʕsaʔtx̣ (Ts'uubaa-asatx), xeláltxw (Halalt), Spune’luxutth (Penelakut), Stz'uminus, Leey’qsun (Lyackson), Diitiidʔaaʔtx̣ (Ditidaht) and P’a:chi:da?aht (Pacheedaht) Peoples. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands of this region since time immemorial. The CVRD is committed to the ongoing journey of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the region by strengthening cooperation, collaboration, and relationship building.