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Need help with your Planning Compliance Form?

The Planning Compliance Form is now part of the Building Permit Application Checklist. If you need help to fill out the form, contact the Planning Department at planning@northcowichan.ca or call 250-746-3119 for assistance.

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Important Reminder - New for Building Inspections

Step 2 of the BC Energy Step Code will apply on May 1, 2021 See the April Building Industry Newsletter for details.

Energy Step Code Incentive Rebate Program

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2018 BC Building and Plumbing Code

Effective August 14, 2019

The BC Building Code, Plumbing and Fire Codes are now available online at no charge. The free online access is available at www.bcpublications.ca, under the "Public Library" collection. Printed copies of the BC code material will also be made available at a reduced cost.  

For more information about the 2018 BC Building and Plumbing Code, please visit the British Columbia Codes website. 

If you have any questions, please email Building.Safety@gov.bc.ca.

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