The Building/Plumbing Official requires inspections of all buildings when all the requirements have been completed at each of the stages listed below:

1. Footings

• Prior to placing concrete;
• Rebar to be installed if applicable
• Survey pins and property lines to be easily recognizable
• Submit structural and geo-technical engineer's inspection report (prior to inspection) if applicable;

2. Foundation walls

• Prior to backfill;
• Damproofing to be completed;
• Drain tile, 6" gravel and filter cloth installed if required (see building official for requirements).

3. Under-slab plumbing

• Before floor slab poured;
• Water test required (drain lines to be full of water at time of inspection).

4. Poly under-slab

• 6 mil poly to be installed (labelled with CAN/CGSB 51.34-M86);
• poly to extend up walls and columns to above floor pour line;
• poly to be lapped minimum 12".

5. Framing

• Framing completed to lockup stage;
• Roof covering installed (shingles, shakes, sheet metal etc.);
• Exterior doors and windows installed;
• Fireplaces rough-in and framed;
• Interior stairs installed where possible;
• Rough plumbing, electrical and mechanical completed where possible;
• BEFORE insulation, vapour barrier and drywall
• Submit structural engineer's inspection report (prior to inspection) if applicable.

6. Rough-in plumbing

• All rough-ins completed;
• Water test to roof vents for DWV;
• Water or air test for water lines;
• BEFORE insulation and vapour barrier.

7. Insulation & vapour barrier

• Insulation values as per building code;
• Vapour barrier (6 mil marked with CAN/CGSB 51.34-M86) installed and sealed;
• Poly pans or sheet poly required behind electrical outlets in insulated areas;

8. Final inspection

• Inspection required before occupying or using the building;
• General and fire safety requirements to be completed (e.g. smoke alarms, handrails, guards, etc.).

NOTE: A Final Inspection must be conducted prior to occupying the building. An occupancy permit will be mailed upon completion of a final inspection if applicable.

*PLEASE CALL FOR A FINAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.

 

 Contact

 

For any additional information about obtaining a Building Permit or arranging an inspection please contact the Building and Plumbing Officials for your Area.

For Areas A & B and for the Municipalities of Fruitvale, Montrose, Trail & Warfield contact the

Trail Office:
202-843 Rossland Ave
Trail, BC V1R 4S

Phone: 250.368.0222
Toll Free: 1.800.355.7352
Fax: 250.368.3990

Sara Bradley
General Information

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For Areas C, D, & E (including Big White) and for the Municipalities Greenwood &  Midway contact the

Grand Forks Office:
Box 1965, Grand Forks,
BC, V0H 1H0

Phone: 250.442.2708
Toll Free: 1.877.520.7352
Fax: 250.442.2688

Rosanne Johnson
General Information 

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 Inspection Requests
Please "Contact Us" with the following information supplied:

• Permit number;
• Owner's name;
• Street address;
• Type of inspection required.

*NOTE: A RE-INSPECTION FEE WILL BE CHARGED when work requested is not ready for inspection (see requirements above) as determined by the Building Official.

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Building Inspection Links

Licensing and Consumer Services Office

Building Officials Association of BC (BOABC)

BC Ministry Housing and Social Development (policy and code information)

Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC)