Forms, Publications, Resources and Links

BC Building Code

• 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 Materials Declaration 2026.pdf
• Improvement District Water Service Area Declaration Form
• Islands Trust Review Declaration
• Preliminary Planning Review Form (Contact Planning Department)
• Property Declaration Form

Forms and Publications 

• Archived 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

• Waste Separation
• Construction Waste Best Practices Guide

Licensing & Consumer Services Resource Links (for Owner-Builders)

• Homeowner Protection Act.
• Information for Owner Builders
• How to Become an Owner Builder
• Buying or Selling an Owner-built Home

RDN Services

• Board of Variance
• Current Planning
• Electoral Areas
• Energy & Sustainability
• GIS & Mapping
• Waste Water Services
• Water & Utility Services

RDN Municipalities

• City of Nanaimo
• City of Parksville
• District of Lantzville
• Town of Qualicum Beach

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 Land Surveyors
• British Columbia Safety Authority
• Building Officials' Association of BC
• Canadian Construction Materials Centre
• Engineers and Geoscientists of BC
• Island Health
• Islands Trust (Gabriola land use)
• Licensing & Consumer Services (LCS)
• National Code Documents
• National Research Council
• The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
• The Canadian Home Builders' Association
• The Standards Council of Canada
• Thermal Environmental Comfort Association