Building Inspections

Our Building Inspectors are not “Home Inspectors”. They inspect new construction applied for on a building permit. Permit staff review and issue the permit. Once a permit is issued, our Inspectors inspect the work to make sure that construction complies with the Ontario Building Code, applicable by-laws and regulations.

What prompts a building inspection?

• We receive a phone call about someone building without a permit
• An application for a building permit needs further investigation
• A building damaged by fire, a vehicle or by weather
• A report of an unsafe building
• A building permit is issued

What happens after we issue your building permit?

You must call your Building Inspector when you are ready to start the work. The Building Inspector will tell you when you need to call for inspections.

How do I get an inspection?

Call 905-436-3311 and ask for your Building Inspector by name or enter their extension number. If you call before 9 a.m., you may get an inspection the same day. Our hours for inspection are Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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