The Building Code Appeal Board reviews appeals of local authority decisions related to building regulations. You can submit an appeal to the board for review.
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The Building Code Appeal Board reviews appeals of local authority decisions on whether a matter conforms to a provincial building regulation, including the BC Building and Plumbing Codes. It operates under the Building Act (Part 4, sections 19 to 21).
The board does not hear:
The board makes decisions independent from government:
Meetings are typically held monthly. Each meeting, the board reviews appeal application packages to reach a decision.
An appeal can be made to resolve a disagreement with a decision made by a local authority, such as a building official.
An appeal can only be made by:
Submit appeal applications in writing to the board. Only in special circumstances are parties invited to attend an appeal hearing.
Appeal applications must be signed by the appellant and the local authority.
The board expects that both parties abide by all applicable legislation, regulations and local enactments, including:
Submit your appeal application in writing by email or mail.
Emailed application forms (PDF) are recommended.
To submit an appeal application:
Submit completed applications to the Building and Safety Standards Branch.
Email (recommended)
Building.Safety@gov.bc.ca
Mail
Building and Safety Standards
PO Box 9844 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9T2
Courier
Building and Safety Standards
4th Floor–614 Humboldt St.
Victoria BC V8W 3A2
The board will notify the applicant and the local authority if and when the appeal will be considered.
Decisions typically take four to eight weeks from when an application is received. Applicants are notified by email of a final decision.
Building Code Appeal Board decisions are final and binding. The board cannot relax, waive or alter any part of the BC Building Code.
Decisions can only be overruled if it is determined that the basic principles of administrative law had not been followed.
The board does not approve building materials, products or systems.