Sign Inspections

Online Inspection Requests allow Sign/Building Permit holders to request, cancel or re-schedule an inspection. Inspections are carried out Monday to Friday during regular business hours.
Request a Sign Inspection

 

Whenever a Sign Permit and the associated Designated Structure building permit is issued, one or more inspections are required to be carried out prior to the closure of the permits.

For Ground Signs:

  • A footing/foundation inspection request is required to be submitted when the excavation has been completed. The inspection is to be carried out prior to the placement of concrete.
  • A final inspection request is required to be submitted upon completion of the work to install the sign(s) authorized under the permit.
  • Except where a professional engineer’s report is required to be provided as per OBC Division C, an installer’s report is required at the completion of the work to install the sign(s) authorized under permit.

For Wall Signs:

  • A final inspection request is required to be submitted upon completion of the work to install the sign(s) authorized under the permit.
  • Except where a professional engineer’s report is required to be provided as per OBC Division C, an installer’s report is required at the completion of the work to install the sign(s) authorized under permit.

All other sign types:

  • A final inspection request is required to be submitted upon completion of the work to install the sign(s) authorized under the permit.
  • Except where a professional engineer’s report is required to be provided as per OBC Division C, an installer’s report is required at the completion of the work to install the sign(s) authorized under permit.

Installer’s Reports

Prior to an inspector being able to close your sign permit you must provide the inspector with an Installer’s Report. This Installer’s Report must include the following information:

  1. Property Address sign was installed on
  2. Permit Number
  3. Name of the sign installer
  4. Date the Sign was installed
  5. Contact information of the sign installer (phone number & email)
  6. Statement by the sign installer confirming that the installation has been carried out in conformance with the issued permit plans
  7. Signature of the installer
  8. Date the installer signed the report

Inspection Request Web Application

Using the Request a Building Inspection web application from your computer or smartphone, you can:

  • Schedule an Inspection
  • Re-schedule or cancel an inspection
  • View upcoming inspections

To request an inspection online, you will need to have your permit number and provide contact information of the person who will be on site to meet the inspector at the requested time.

You can also send an email to expressservices@toronto.ca or call us at 416-392-8000 to arrange for an Inspection.