During Construction
Once your permit has been issued, you are responsible for requesting inspections at the required stages of construction. The information below outlines inspection requirements, operational notices, scheduling instructions, and frequently asked questions.
Regular Site Inspections
Regular site inspections are an important part of the construction process, ensuring that the works are proceeding as approved during the plan review process. For smaller and medium-scale projects, an Inspection Checklist will be provided with the City Approved Plans upon permit issuance, which outlines the required inspections and the documentation or items to be completed for each inspection.
No persons shall occupy or use any building or structure unless an accepted FINAL inspection has been conducted by a Building Official.
Operational Notices:
Cold Weather Concrete Pours
When the air temperature is below 5° C, special considerations for concrete pours must be given. Poured concrete must be maintained at a temperature of 10° C for a period of at least 72 hours. Contractors and Builders will be asked how they will maintain this temperature for the set period of time, a Field Review prior to Forms Inspection from a Professional Engineer confirming approval of cold weather concrete plan will be required. If City Staff deem the heating plan to be unsatisfactory, the Forms Inspection will not be conducted until after temperatures are forecasted increase above 5° C for a continuous 72 hour period.
Schedule an Inspection
Building and Plumbing inspections can be requested through the MyCity Portal using your permit folder number and access code. If you do not already have a MyCity account, you will need to create one before booking an inspection.
Before scheduling an inspection
- Submit your inspection request by 2:00 p.m. on the business day before the inspection is required.
- Review the applicable inspection checklist and ensure any required documents are submitted to the Building Division by 2:00 p.m. on the business day before the inspection.
- Inspection requests must be submitted by the property owner or their authorized agent.
- All work must be complete and ready for inspection before the scheduled inspection date.
- Do not proceed beyond any required inspection stage unless authorization has been provided by the Building Division.
- Post the civic address and building permit card in a visible location on site.
- Keep the approved permit drawings and all previous inspection notices available on site for the inspection.
Incomplete information or documentation may result in an inspection not being scheduled and could delay construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Building and Plumbing Inspectors are generally available for phone calls from 8:30 am to 9:30 am Monday to Friday.
- For general inquiries: buildingdept@newwestcity.ca
- To submit documentation or for inquiries related to an active permit: inspections@newwestcity.ca
- To submit a building permit application: bldapps@newwestcity.ca
- To submit a plumbing permit application: plumbingapps@newwestcity.ca