Forms, Publications, Resources and Links
BC Building Code
- Illustrated Guide to Energy Efficiency Requirements Climate Zone 5
- 2012 Plumbing Code Update
- Illustrated Guide to Energy Efficiency Requirements Climate Zone 4
- 2012 Part 9 Lateral Loads Code Changes
- 2012 Highlights of Part 9 Code Changes
- 2012 Highlights of Part 3 Code Changes
- 2012 Building Code Energy Efficiency Requirements
- 2018 Illustrated Guide for Seismic Design of Houses
- 2020 National Plumbing Code
- 2024 BC Building Code
Applicable Bylaws
- Bylaw No. 1872 - Flood Hazard Mitigation
- Bylaw No. 1595.01 - Building Regulations Fees and Charges
- Bylaw No. 2500 - Zoning Bylaw
- Bylaw No. 1250 - Building Regulations
- Bylaw No. 1285 - Land Use & Zoning Electoral Area F
- Electoral Area F Manufactured Home Park Regulations Bylaw No. 1738, 2016
Building Permit Application Forms
- Appointment of Agent
- Archaeological Sites Declaration
- Building Permit Application Requirements
- Building Permit Application Form
- Hazardous Material Declaration (Rev Nov 2020)
- Improvement District Water Service Area Declaration Form
- Islands Trust Review Declaration
- Preliminary Planning Review Form (Contact Planning Department)
- Property Declaration Form
Calculating Thermal Resistance Values
Forms and Publications
- Archive Records Request
- Credit Card Authorization
- Manufactured Home Guidelines
- Mechanical Ventilation Checklists
- Radon Control Guidelines
- Schedule of Inspections
Green Building Incentive Forms
- Sustainable Development Guide
- Sustainable Development Checklist for Commercial and Institutional Development
- Sustainable Development Checklist for Residential Development
Solid Waste Guides
Licensing & Consumer Services Resource Links (for Owner-Builders)
- Homeowner Protection Act.
- Information for Owner Builders
- What is an Owner Builder?
- How to Become an Owner Builder
- Buying or Selling an Owner-built Home
- Mortgage Confirmation Certificate
- Residential Construction Performance Guide
RDN Services
- Board of Variance
- Current Planning
- Electoral Areas
- Energy & Sustainability
- GIS & Mapping
- Waste Water Services
- Water & Utility Services
RDN Municipalities
Resources/Links
- Archaeological and Registry Services Branch
- Architectural Institute of British Columbia
- Asbestos: FAQ for Homeowners
- Asbestos: Abatement Requirements
- Asbestos: Safe Work Practices for Handling
- British Columbia Building Codes & Standards
- British Columbia Land Surveyors
- British Columbia Safety Authority
- Building Officials' Association of BC
- Canadian Construction Materials Centre
- Determining 2015 National Building Code of Canada Seismic Hazard Values
- Engineers and Geoscientists of BC
- Island Health
- Islands Trust (Gabriola land use)
- Licensing & Consumer Services (LCS)
- National Code Documents
- National Research Council
- Onsite Waste Water Practitioners
- Plumbing Officials of BC
- The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
- The Canadian Codes Centre
- The Canadian Home Builders' Association
- The Standards Council of Canada
- Thermal Environmental Comfort Association
- Wood Energy Technicians of British Columbia