Several apartment units in Kitimat could be demolished after District of Kitimat council approved a remedial action requirement for buildings deemed both hazardous and a nuisance during Monday night’s meeting.
During the May 18 meeting, council voted in favour of an order targeting Units 8 through 12 at 1084 Nalabila Boulevard.
Council also directed the owner to either demolish the hazardous units within six months or obtain building permits and complete repairs necessary to receive occupancy permits.
If demolition takes place, the order requires all demolition debris, foundation materials and utility connections to be removed or secured. Unit 12 would also need to be secured within 24 hours of any demolition work.
The district said if the owner fails to comply, the municipality could step in and complete the work itself, with costs potentially recovered through property taxes or debt collection.
According to a staff report, the district first notified the owner in February 2026 after structural issues raised concerns the buildings could collapse.
A follow-up inspection in April by the Deputy CAO and Deputy Fire Chief found the property had still not been secured.
The report said inspectors observed major structural problems, including substantial roof damage to Units 8 through 11, walls being pushed outward, loose debris hanging from roofs and carports, and signs the buildings had been poorly maintained.
The property has also been the scene of two suspicious fires.
A fire in Nov. 2022 damaged Unit 10, while another fire in Jan. 2023 caused extensive roof damage to units at 1084 Nalabila Boulevard. The Jan. 2023 fire response was complicated by heavy snow that blocked access to the buildings, forcing the Kitimat Fire Department to clear snow before crews could fully extinguish the blaze.
The report said the district has repeatedly stepped in to secure the buildings after the owner failed to comply with previous orders.
Under the newly approved remedial action requirement, the district now has the authority to perform the work itself if the owner fails to comply within the required timelines.
