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 4:30 p.m. One business day notice is required for most building inspections.