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 /Perimeter drains/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
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
- All field reviews 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 Final
- Electrical Final
- Sewerage Letter of Certification for septic systems
Documents submitted should be PDF format (not images) and should only be submitted via email. Please include the permit number and civic address in your email. Documents should be submitted prior to requesting an occupancy/final inspection. If other documents are required, the building inspector will request them.
Please do not send your documents to the building official inspector unless specifically requested by the inspector.
The building official will email a copy of the inspection results after the inspection is completed.
If you have questions about your permit, please call 250-334-6006 or email.