Building Inspections
After a building permit is issued, several site inspections are required prior to final approval and the issuance of an occupancy permit.
A City of Nelson Building Inspector is required to do site inspections at the following stages of construction:
- Footings Inspection
* Property pins or a legal surveyed plot plan required
* On completion of form work for the footings, prior to pouring concrete - Backfilling Inspection
* On completion of damp-proofing, drain tiles and drain rock (if required), prior to backfilling - Plumbing Inspection
* Prior to covering of groundwork and above grade rough in (exfiltration test and pressure test to property line for sewer and water) - Framing Inspection
* After the entire rough-in plumbing is completed, electrical work and heating equipment is installed and the framing is completed to lockup stage, prior to insulating - Fireplace Inspection
* First inspection-installation of first flue lines above smoke chamber · Second inspection-chimney cap, but prior to installing - Insulation Inspection
* After all insulation and vapour barriers are installed but prior to covering - Occupancy Inspection
* Prior to anyone occupying any part of a building
To book an inspection, contact the Development Technician at 250-352-8260, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. One business day notice is required for most building inspections.
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