Request a building inspection
To schedule an inspection, call 250-746-3102 or email BookingInspections@northcowichan.ca and provide the following information:
- site address
- building permit number
- type of inspection required
- your preferred contact name and number.
Requests received prior to 4pm will be scheduled for the next business day, and requests received after this cut-off will be scheduled for the day after the next business day.
Note: inspections are scheduled for specific days, but precise time slots cannot be guaranteed.
Permit expiration information
Building permits are active for up to two years. Timelines lower than two years will be noted on your permit conditions. Pursuant to Building Bylaw 2003 No. 3172, every permit is issued on the condition that construction of a nature significant enough to require inspection be started within six months of the issuance of your permit. Construction is not to be discontinued for a period of more than one year and all permits expire at the end of two years. Permits are renewable prior to expiration on a onetime basis.
Required inspections
Below is a complete list of building inspections required during various stages of construction. Please note, the order of the inspections listed below does not necessarily reflect the order that the inspections may occur or if the inspection is required on a project. Please consult with your Building Inspector to determine what additional documents may be required at each inspection stage.