The SCRD Building Division conducts building permit inspections under valid building permits issued within the SCRD, the shíshálh Nation Government District’s jurisdiction, including some of the islands under the land use authority of Island’s Trust.
For specific information on the required building inspections for Part 9 (Standard) and Part 3 (Complex) buildings, please see below.
Please arrange your inspection well in advance in order to avoid delays in construction. 24 hours advance notice is required.
For island and remote area inspections, the owner is responsible for transporting the inspector to and from the job site. Island inspections must be requested 48 hours in advance.
In order to avoid unnecessary inspection refusals or rejections and payment of a re-inspection fee, please ensure the following:
Neither the granting of a building permit nor the approval of the relevant drawings and specifications nor inspections made by the authority having jurisdiction (Building Official) shall in any way relieve the owner of such building from full responsibility for carrying out the work or having the work carried out in full accordance with the requirements of the British Columbia Codes and SCRD or sNGD Bylaws.
Upon completion of concrete form work for foundation elements, prior to placement of
concrete.
Supporting documentation: structural and geotechnical engineer reviews, and form survey if
required (subject to location and permit conditions).
Prior to backfilling foundation or covering, the installation of applicable foundation
damp proofing coating or membrane.
Prior to backfilling foundation, the installation of drain tile, drain rock and subgrade rainwater
piping.
Prior to concealing the installation of under slab plumbing system rough-ins. The system must
be under test at time of inspection.
Upon complete installation of all components of the subfloor depressurization system roughin, and prior to covering.
Upon completion of installation of groundcover barrier and under slab insulation, prior to
placing of concrete.
Upon completion of sheathing installation and prior to the installation of; weather resistant
barriers or membranes, windows, and doors.
Supporting documentation: engineer review report.
Once hydronic heating system rough-in is installed and under test. Prior to covering.
Supporting documentation: engineered layout and heat-loss calculations.
Once all above slab plumbing system rough-ins have been installed and are under test.
Requested in advance or in conjunction with framing inspection.
Masonry- Initial inspection of smoke chamber once constructed and still visible. Additional
inspection to be conducted when the chimney is complete and prior to being enclosed. Both
inspections to be conducted prior to framing.
Solid Fuel Burning Appliances – Installation of appliances and chimney to be inspected by
WETT certified professional. WETT certificate to be submitted prior to final inspection.
Once all structural and framed components have been constructed and all mechanical,
plumbing, and electrical system(s) rough-ins have been completed and inspected. Conducted
prior to the installation of thermal insulation or concealing rough-ins.
Supporting documentation: structural engineer review, mechanical ventilation calculation
checklist, sealed engineered truss drawings, electrical permit number, heat loss calculations
and gas permit number as applicable.
Upon completion of installation of all tubs and shower pans, and associated drainage piping.
Fixtures must be filled with water under test. The inspection must be conducted prior to
concealing fixture and piping.
Upon completion of thermal insulation and air/vapour barriers, and prior to covering. Attics
and crawlspaces can be inspected separately prior to final inspection.
Supporting documents to be provided: insulation declaration.
Occurs when all construction is complete and all required documents have been submitted
for review. A ladder is required for access to areas typically not accessible (crawl spaces,
attics).
Final documentation: VCH Letter of Certification (septic), Schedule C-B’s (Letters of
Assurance) from all engineers of record, post development reports, building location
certificate, and post construction energy compliance report.
All required inspections must be conducted and accepted prior to permit conclusion.
The SCRD Building Division issues complex building permits with full reliance on Registered Professionals of Record (RPOR) and a Coordinating Registered Professional (CRP) in accordance with the requirements of SCRD and sNGD building bylaws.
Field reviews from Registered Professionals of Record (RPOR) and Coordinating Registered Professional (CRP) are required for the following building components prior to concealing. Keep in mind this list is not exhaustive and registered professionals may be responsible for building components beyond these:
Sprinkler, fire alarm, and other systems are also subject to inspections and field reviews. Other components may also required to be reviewed as directed by the registered professional(s).
All field reviews should be emailed to building@scrd.ca within 48 hours of completion.
Role of SCRD Building Officials
Building Officials are available to visit the site by request. They may also attend the site from time to time during construction to confirm that the field reviews are taking place and to monitor the field reviews undertaken by the registered professionals. A Building Official must be invited to attend the pre-occupancy site review in all circumstances.
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