Your building permit requires that an inspection checklist is attached to the approved permit drawings. See sample checklists:
- Residential Checklist (PDF)
- Commercial Checklist (PDF)
Requesting an Inspection
- Refer to the green sticker on your permit card for the contact details of the building inspector(s) assigned to your permit.
- Contact the building inspector directly to arrange the inspection or leave a voicemail message.
- Contact the building inspector as soon as construction begins.
Building Inspection Booking Information
When booking an inspection, you will be asked to provide the:
- Building permit number (upper right side on permit card)
- Project address
- Type of inspection required
- Preferred inspection date
- Contact name and phone number
Inspection Process
During the inspection process:
- The approved permit drawings must be on site.
- The permit card must be posted on site.
- 48-hour notice must be given for building inspections.
- A five-day notice must be given for septic inspections.
- Do not cover or continue construction until each inspection stage is reviewed.
- An inspection is required prior to the occupancy of a building.
- A final inspection is required to close a building permit.
Ministry of Labour - Notice of Project
Before work begins on a construction project, the building (Constructor in Health and Safety legislation) may need to file a Notice of Project (NOP) to the Ministry of Labour. The Government of Ontario has some tools and information to keep you informed. You may be asked to complete the Notice of Project as the property owner. Here are some things you should know first.