Information on obtaining a building permit.
Please phone (250) 286-5725 for inspection requests.
Request must include;
- address of site,
- type of inspection,
- general time of day. (morning or afternoon)
Please note also the following;
- Inspections must be requested by the Owner or Authorised Agent,
- Work being inspected must be complete and ready prior to inspections,
- Work must not proceed past any of the stages listed below without prior clearance,
- Plans and prior inspection notices are to be available on site at time of inspection or reinspection.
Required Inspections:
The following is a list of required inspections as noted on Building Permit Placard;
- Site and Foundation - after forms for footings and foundations are complete, but prior to placement of concrete.
- Foundation Damp-proofing - prior to backfilling.
- Perimeter Drain and Roof Drain Piping - prior to backfilling.
- Sanitary, Storm and Water Services - prior to backfilling.
- Framing - after plumbing and heating systems are installed and prior to insulation.
- Plumbing - after potable water and drain, waste and vent piping are complete and prior to covering.
- Chimney, Fireplace and Wood Heaters - solid fuel burning equipment and in conjunction with a new dwelling permit.
- Insulation and Vapour Barrier - prior to covering.
- Final - prior to occupancy.
Please give ample notice for all inspection requests.