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 and 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.

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

Sheila Moro - General Information

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 Tomashewsky
General Information 

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.

Building Inspection Links

Homeowner Protection Office

Building Officials Association of BC (BOABC)

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

Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC)