For Building Inspection Requests Please call: 250-334-6006 or email to book an inspection.
Building Inspections are conducted mornings only. Requests for inspections must be made prior to 1:00 pm for an inspection the next business day and are subject to availability.
When to call for an inspection:
- Footings - Prior to pouring concrete
- Dampproofing /Draintile/ Roof drainage rough in
- Radon rough in, Ground seal, Insulation under slab
- Sheathing - Prior to cover
- Framing - Once all subtrades are complete (plumbing, electrical, HVC, etc.) and building is water tight; Windows, doors and roof installed, building wrapped.
- Fireplace/Wood stove/Chimney – WETT inspection report required
- Water service pipe/Building sewer
- Plumbing rough in under slab
- Plumbing rough in – Water line under test and DWV under head pressure
- Shower pan test
- Back flow preventer
- Occupancy/Final – All required documents submitted and life safety issues addressed for occupancy
What is required at time of inspection:
CVRD APPROVED PLANS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR THE INSPECTION.
The following documents may be required to complete your project (if applicable):
- BCLS Site Survey/Siting setbacks/Flood Construction Level/Confirmation of Height (must be digitally signed by BCLS to be valid)
- Spray Foam Daily Work Record/Specifications/Technician Certification
- BC Energy Compliance Report Pre-construction, mid-construction and as built completed by a Registered Energy Advisor
- Each field review issued by an engineer
- Schedule C-B from each engineer
- WETT Inspection report for wood burning appliance installation
- Woodstove manufacturer specifications
- Mechanical Ventilation Checklist
- Gas Permit
- Electrical Final stating permit closed or all work is completed
- Sewerage Letter of Certification for septic systems
Documents should be submitted as soon as you receive them and prior to requesting a final inspection. If other documents are required, the building inspector will request them.
Documents submitted should be PDF format (not images) and should only be submitted via email.
- Please do not send your documents to the building inspector unless specifically requested by the inspector.
- Please include the permit number and civic address in your email.
The building official will email a copy of the inspection results after the inspection is completed.
If you have questions about your permit, call 250-334-6006 or email.