Inspection services are provided for construction projects for various reasons, including:
- Ensuring compliance with the health, safety and structural requirements of the Building Code and relevant by-laws
- Ensuring construction is completed in accordance with the approved plans
- To answer questions and guide the business owner or contractor in completing the construction project correctly
Please coordinate with the contractor about who will be requesting inspections. If inspections are not requested at appropriate times, uncovering the construction will be required.
Note: Once you have picked up your permit, please review all documents for changes that may have been made to the submitted drawings. If any changes raise concern please review them with your plans examiner.
Along with permit drawings you will a receive permit card and the mandatory inspections, these are discussed in detail below. On the same card you will find all required reports and certificates to be provided during the construction process.
If a commitment form is filled out and signed, those professionals have committed to perform general reviews of the construction. Please review these requirements with your inspectors. Delays in submitting required documents can result in orders being issued and/or delaying of occupancy and/or closing the permit.
Are You Ready for Inspection?
Please click on the appropriate category below to view the stages at which an inspection should be requested. Remember the inspections required for your project will be indicated on your inspection list.
Note: Please ensure that the permit drawings are kept on site at all times during construction and available during inspections
 Building Inspections |
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Start of Construction |
Purpose of this site meeting is to identify any questions the contractor has, if any, especially regarding notes from plans examiners (if not already done so during permit pick up) prior to construction. Also reviewing required reports/certificates and fences to prevent hazardous condition to public. |
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Footing |
At ready stage for pouring concrete, excavation complete, forms in place (or trench excavated) on undisturbed soil free of standing water, mud and loose earth |
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Backfill |
Ready for backfilling of foundation, dampproofing applied, weeping tile covered with stone (min. 6 inches of cover) |
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Structural Framing |
Prior to insulation but after rough ins are complete and passed (plumbing, hvac and electrical) |
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Fire Separations, Closures and Fire Stopping |
Fire separations fully complete as per design details and/or listed systems |
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Interior Finishes |
Interior finishes completed including but not limited to trim, paint and doors, normally done with occupancy and/or final inspection |
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Fire Alarm Systems |
Fire alarm systems complete and verified and all paperwork ready to be submitted to the inspector, systems also ready to be tested in presence of the inspector |
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Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems |
Sprinkler and/or standpipe systems complete, tested and paperwork ready to be submitted to the inspector, systems also ready to be tested in presence of the inspector |
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Emergency Lighting and Power |
Emergency lighting and power systems complete, tested and paperwork ready to be submitted to the inspector, systems also ready to be tested in presence of the inspector |
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Fire Access Routes |
Fire access route complete with reports confirming capable of supporting fire department’s equipment |
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Occupancy |
Notice of completion must be submitted (NofC form) prior to occupying the newly constructed space or part of, once all applicable inspectors pass occupancy inspections an occupancy permit (sample) will be issued and mailed to owner within 5 business days |
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PUBLIC POOLS |
Pool Deck, Dressing Rooms and Emergency stop systems complete and Pool form completed and ready for submission to inspector |
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Final |
All construction is complete, interior and exterior. Once passed by all applicable inspectors a Certificate of Final Inspection will be sent within 10 business days | | | Plumbing Inspections |
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Start of Construction |
Purpose of this site meeting is to identify any questions the contractor has, if any, especially regarding notes from plans examiners (if not already done so during permit pick up) prior to construction. Also reviewing required reports/certificates and fences to prevent hazardous condition to public. |
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Fire Service Mains
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Prior to backfilling |
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Outside Sewers
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Prior to backfilling |
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Water Service
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Complete with tracer wire, prior to backfilling |
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Underground Plumbing rough in |
Water service, sanitary and storm drains before covering |
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Drains, Waste and Vents
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Complete and ready for testing |
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Water Distribution System |
Complete and ready for testing |
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Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances |
Plumbing System (drains, supply and venting) installed and tested |
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Occupancy |
Notice of completion must be submitted (NofC form) prior to occupying the newly constructed space or part of, once all applicable inspectors pass occupancy inspections an occupancy permit (sample) will be issued and mailed to owner within 5 business days |
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PUBLIC POOLS |
Suction, gravity outlets and covers complete |
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PUBLIC POOLS |
Circulation/re-circulation systems complete |
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Final |
All construction is complete. Once passed by all applicable inspectors a Certificate of Final Inspection will be sent within 10 business days |
| | HVAC Inspections |
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Start of Construction |
Purpose of this site meeting is to identify any questions the contractor has, if any, especially regarding notes from plans examiners (if not already done so during permit pick up) prior to construction. Also reviewing required reports/certificates and fences to prevent hazardous condition to public. |
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Building Envelope |
Including but not limited to exterior cladding, insulation and vapour barrier |
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HVAC rough in |
HVAC ductwork complete |
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Substantial Completion of HVAC Systems |
Systems fully functional |
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Kitchen Exhaust Systems |
Complete and Ready for testing |
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Fire Suppression Systems |
Complete and Ready for testing |
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Occupancy |
Notice of completion must be submitted (NofC form) prior to occupying the newly constructed space or part of, once all applicable inspectors pass occupancy inspections an occupancy permit (sample) will be issued and mailed to owner within 5 business days |
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Final |
All construction is complete. Once passed by all applicable inspectors a Certificate of Final Inspection will be sent within 10 business days | |
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If you have any questions, please contact your inspector in the specific discipline: building, plumbing or HVAC inspector between 8 am and 9 am. Inspections take place between 9 am and 4 pm. Inspection requests can be:
All inspection requests received before 3 pm will be scheduled for next business day.
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