Development & Community Sustainability Services
Inspections
The Regional District of Central Kootenay provides building permit inspection services in Electoral Areas A to K. For inspections in the municipalities of Castlegar, Creston, Nelson, New Denver, Salmo, and Slocan contact the municipalities.
RDCK Electoral & Building Official Areas Map
Three business days notice is required when booking an inspection. It is the responsibility of the owner or designated representative to call or email for inspections as construction proceeds.
Required building inspections: please note that not all permits require every type of inspection.
To provide a seamless and positive experience, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Building Department has introduced a new centralized email address for booking building permit inspections. Inspections can still be booked by phone, ensuring the public can easily access inspection services through various channels.
Request a Building Inspection

To book an inspection via email please provide the following information:
- Permit number
- Site address
- Owner’s name
- Type of inspection required
- Notes or instructions for Building Official
Booking request confirmation will be confirmed by our staff within 24 hours.
To Book by Phone
250.352.8155
Includes Village of Kaslo
250.428.5717
250.265.4111
Includes Village of Nakusp and Silverton