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.
Forms and resources
| Liquor Sales Licence Clearance/Approval Letter (A.G.C.O.) |
| As part of the liquor sales licence application, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the A.G.C.O. may require municipal clearance/approval letters from Building Services. For more information on the requirements please visit Licensing’s Business Licences and Permits page or visit the A.G.C.O. website.
If you require a clearance letter from Building Services, please complete and return the Liquor Licence Inspection Request form and email it to Building Services. Once emailed you may contact us at (905) 436-3311 ext. 2290 during regular business hours (Monday to Friday) between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to make payment over the phone. The fee amount is listed on the form. Once payment has been made, an inspector will contact you directly to schedule an inspection. |