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.