Inspection Requirements

Building Permits list the required inspections for your specific project.
Please post the permit in a conspicuous location on the property.

To book an inspection please email building@mississippimills.ca or call 613-256-2064 ext 508. Only inspection notices requested through this email or phone number will be processed. Do not leave inspection requests on an inspector's phone or e-mail. Inspections will be conducted within the following two (2) business days from when notice is provided and scheduled.

The person in charge of the construction shall keep and maintain on site at least one copy of the drawings and specifications that have been certified by the Building Department for use in respect of which the permit was issued.

Additional inspection fees may be assessed if an inspection is conducted and the work is either not ready, there is no access, insufficient documents are available, or if the number of inspections exceeds what is otherwise reasonable.

All building permits have a set expiry date, after which a renewal of the permit will be required. Renewal fees are due annually upon expiry of the permit if the permit file is not complete. Please note the expiry date on your permit and contact the Building Department if your permit requires a renewal.

Information required to book an inspection:

1. Building Permit Number
2. Civic Address 
3. Type of Inspection
4. Name and telephone number of caller

Inspection types

The Building Department shall be notified of readiness to inspect all required stages of construction, prior to covering. The below list is a general guide applicable to most projects. It may not be a complete list and may contain items not applicable to the specific project. The persons responsible for construction shall provide notice as required for all required inspections for the construction, regardless of this guide.

• Base excavation prior to installation of engineered fill
• Readiness to construct footings,
• Substantial completion of footings and foundations prior to commencement of backfilling,
• Substantial completion of structural framing and ductwork and piping for heating and air-conditioning systems, if the building is within the scope of Part 9 of Division B ,
• Substantial completion of structural framing and roughing-in of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and air-contaminant extraction equipment, if the building is not a building to which Clause (c) applies,
• Substantial completion of insulation and vapour barriers ,
• Substantial completion of air barrier systems ,
• Substantial completion of all required fire separations and closures and all fire protection systems including standpipe, sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems,
• Substantial completion of fire access routes,
• Readiness for inspection and testing of,
  
  • building sewers and building drains,
  • water service pipes ,
  • fire service mains ,
  • drainage systems and venting systems ,
  • the water distribution system , and
  • plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances,
• Substantial completion of installation of plumbing not located in a structure, before the commencement of backfilling,
• Occupancy
• Final