Inspections

Inspections ensure that the work described under a Permit matches the work that is done.

Requesting Your First Inspection

• For all buildings built prior to 1990, we require a Hazmat survey or a Clearance Report prior to booking the first inspection on your project.

Inspection Booking Requirements & Information

• Please review the list of Required Inspections prior to booking
• The permit package is required to be on site for all inspections
• The permit package contains Important information including the approved plans and application remarks
• The inspection booking will be confirmed on the date of the inspection between 8am and 10am

Building Permit Revisions

• Any changes to issued Building Permit plans must submitted with a Revisions After Issuance to permits@victoria.ca. The revised plans must be approved by the City of Victoria prior to starting work on proposed changes.
• Fire sprinkler drawings (Design Plans & Calculations) must submitted with a Revisions After Issuance to permits@victoria.ca

Requesting Building Inspections

• Online: MyCity Inspections can be requested online through MyCity until 7am on the morning of the requested date.

• Request form: Inspections can be requested by submitting the Building Inspection Request Form until 4pm the business day prior to the requested inspection date. Supporting documents should be sent to eInspections@victoria.ca.

• Phone: 250.361.0344 Inspections can be requested by phone until 4pm the business day prior to the requested inspection date. 

Requesting Plumbing Inspections

• Online: MyCity
• Email: einspections@victoria.ca 
  • Please complete and include the Plumbing Inspection Request Form with your email request for inspection

Requesting Electrical Inspections

• Online: MyCity
• Email: einspections@victoria.ca
  • Homeowners requesting inspection, please send us a email with the completed Homeowner Inspection Request form

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