If you have any questions about the required inspections for your project, please contact your building inspector or local inspection office.
Type of Inspection | When to Call for Inspection |
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Footings | at completion of formwork, before pouring concrete |
Foundations* | at completion |
Structural framing* | at completion including rough-in of plumbing and HVAC |
Fire separations | at completion of wall, floor and shaft separations and fire stopping, before installing interior finishes |
Insulation and vapour barrier | at completion of insulation & vapour barrier and before installing interior services |
Fireplaces, gas appliances, and chimneys | at commencement of installation |
Occupancy | consult your inspector |
Life safety systems | at completion of standpipe, sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems |
Final interior inspection | at completion of interior construction |
Final exterior inspection | at completion exterior construction |
*Construction may be done in phases. Such projects may required additional inspections.
Type of Inspection | When to Call for Inspection |
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Outside storm & sanitary sewers | at completion, before back filling and ready for testing |
Water service | at completion, before back filling and ready for testing |
Inside storm & sanitary sewers | at completion, could be partial, ready for testing |
Rough-in, water supply, drains, waste & vents | at completion and ready for testing |
Occupancy | at completion of installation of all required fixtures |
Final inspection | at completion of installation of fixtures |
Type of Inspection | When to Call for Inspection |
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Rough-in HVAC**/air extraction | at completion of rough-in, before installation of insulation |
Rough-in kitchen exhaust system (non-residential) | at completion of rough-in before operation of system |
Occupancy | mechanical systems ready for testing |
Final inspection | completion of all mechanical systems |
**Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Property owners are required to schedule a final inspection upon completion of their project to close the permit. Open permits may impede future real estate transactions and/or complicate future applications for building permits.