Permits
Inspections are an essential part of the permit process.
Before you can request inspections you need to have applied for your building and trades permits. Then the City needs to process your application and send you the issued permit by email. Inspections are only carried out on sites that have valid permits issued by the City.
Apply for a Permit
Request Safety Codes Inspections
After your project has progressed to the right stage, you must request that a Safety Codes inspector visit your site. The stages to call for inspections are explained in the Inspection Types section below. You can request the date of the inspection but not a specific time.
Safety Codes Officers (Inspectors) will not call ahead or provide advance notice. Ensure that the site is accessible immediately upon the arrival of the inspector.
The permit fees you paid cover a limited number of inspections. A permit is not considered complete until your project passes all the required inspections.
City inspections are different from third-party home inspections. We do a point-in-time audit (meaning the point where an inspector actually visits your site) to ensure the work meets the minimum safety standards.
Important tips to help you prepare for an inspection: