Inspections
Inspection requests can be made online through Cloudpermit or by calling our front desk at 604-885-1986. Inspection requests should be made 48 hours in advance; however, we can usually accommodate next day bookings. There is no guaranteed time of inspections, however, you may state a preference for morning or afternoon. Please make sure you provide the receptionist with the following information when booking an inspection:
- The permit number
- The street address
- The type of inspection required
- All work being inspected must be complete and ready prior to inspection
During the building permit process, the following must be adhered to:
- Work must not proceed past any of the stages listed without prior clearance
- The street address must be posted on the site
- Approved plans for complex (Part 3) buildings should be available on site.
Inspection Schedule
The schedule detailed below describes the inspections that are typically performed during house construction:
Site Inspection |
This inspection takes place after completion of foundation forms and prior to pouring concrete. The following must be on the job site for inspection:
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Foundation/Roof Drainage and Exterior Foundation Wall Damp-Proofing |
This inspection takes place after completion of the foundation drainage system and roof drainage lines (two-pipe system). Damp-proofing, if required, of the exterior foundation wall should also be completed and inspected at this stage. A minimum of 150mm (6 inch) gravel cover must be applied over the foundation drain tile or as per the geotechnical report |
Services c/w Sump and Water Service |
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Water Service |
Inspection of connection from house to the property line. This inspection takes place after the water service line is laid and bedded with water test on. |
Plumbing |
This inspection takes place after the installation of drainage, vents and water piping within the building. A water test must be applied to the drainage, venting and potable water piping.
NOTE: Any plumbing to be covered by concrete or buried in the ground must first be inspected and approved. This includes water lines and drainage. |
Foundation Insulation and Slab Damp-proofing |
(Floor Slab and Crawl Space) - This inspection takes place after the installation of the foundation wall and/or slab insulation and the UV protected polyethylene (6 mil) over the base material and prior to placing the concrete. Where slab is hydronically heated, this inspection will be done after installation of insulation, and piping. For all slabs on grade, where the fill material depth exceeds 450mm (18”), confirmation of the quality and compaction of fill material by an accredited testing company may be required. The following may also be required for this inspection:
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Gas vents and gas piping |
These permits are issued by Technical Safety BC and are not inspected by the District of Sechelt Building Officials; check with your Gas Contractor for the procedure. |
Frame |
This inspection takes place immediately prior to installing any insulation. The building framing will be completed, the windows and doors have been installed, all the trades will have completed their respective rough-ins, and all fire stopping is in place. The following should be on site for this inspection:
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Certification of the heating systems - Mechanical Ventilation |
As part of the Frame inspection one of the 4 forms below must be submitted to the Building Department. |
Stucco & Rock Facings |
Both of these steps are to be inspected separately prior to any rock or finish coats being installed. |
Insulation and vapour barrier inspection |
This inspection takes place after installation of the thermal insulation and vapour barrier but before installing a finish surface. Insulation Letter - Residential Insulation Letter - Non residential
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Final Building Inspection |
Confirm all engineers that have previously submitted a Schedule B have submitted a Schedule C-B and all documents asked for at previous inspections have been submitted. This inspection takes place simultaneously with the acceptance of the electrical, plumbing and gas systems. NOTE: No person shall use or occupy or cause or permit to be used or occupied, any building or part thereof until they have received a certificate of occupancy from the building inspector. Final Engineering Department Inspection - This inspection is generally done by the building inspector to ensure that the area has been cleaned-up and that no damage has occurred to the road/sidewalk/curb etc. during the course of construction. |