District of Coldstream
Building Permits, Property Files & Inspections
Building Permit Information
Quick Reference to Popular Building Bylaw Sections:
Quick Reference to Applicable Section of Fees and Charges Bylaw:
- Building Fees and Charges
Building Permits: Frequently Asked Questions
Building Permit Application Package
Accessing Property Building Files
Effective April 6, 2021, a fee of $75 is required for accessing property building files, as per Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1541.
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Building File(s)
Access Property Building File(s) Application Form
Office Hours and Arranging Inspection
Phone in your inspection request at anytime using the 24 Hour Inspection Request Line. Call (250) 550-1515 and leave a voicemail with your request and information.
Regular office hours are from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays).
Blasting
WorkSafeBC oversees all blasting in British Columbia, including the certification of blasting professionals and regulation of workplace safety. In addition to WorkSafeBC requirements, blasting companies must also comply with their insurance companies.
Current Blasting in Coldstream
| Location | Estimated Timeline | Details | Company Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| End of Mt. Fosthall/198 Sarsons Rd |
August 26 - September 1, 2021 (weather permitting) |
Deans Tech Consulting is conducting a pre-blast survey of homes within 65 m of the blast site. Those homes will also have vibration monitors temporarily installed to confirm vibration levels. |
Tyler Munday, Jocks Drill & Blast (250) 542-3551 Rick Dean, Deans Tech Consulting (250) 766-0533 |
Blasting Regulation
Blasting is provincially regulated:
- WorkSafeBC is concerned with blaster certification, public safety and worker safety.
- The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is concerned with the movement of explosives.
- The Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources is concerned with blasting techniques.
- Natural Resources Canada is concerned with the proper handling and storage of blasting materials.
In addition to WorkSafeBC, blasting companies must also comply with the requirements of their insurance companies. Insurance companies have requirements for blasting notification, pre-blast surveys and intensities of allowable blasts. Blasting companies are responsible to record information for every blast by using a seismograph on the worksite – an instrument used to measure the intensity of the blasts.
Blasting Notification
WorkSafeBC considers proper blasting notification as follows:
- 12 short audible whistle signals followed by a 2 minute pause;
- Blast will be detonated;
- A longer whistle signal to indicate 'All Clear' after detonation.
Blasting Complaints
All complaints regarding blasting should go to the blasting company first to attempt resolution. If no satisfactory resolution is found, please contact WorkSafeBC at 1-800-621-7233 to provide details of the blasting complaint.
Damage from Blasting
If you suspect that blasting has caused damage to your home or property, please contact both the blasting company as well as your own insurance representative immediately. All damage claims associated with blasting must be managed and settled directly between the blasting company and the claimant.
Contact Information
Please see the District Staff Directory
