Building Inspection

Building Inspection News

Learn about changes to the BC Building Code

Building inspections ensure construction work is completed according to approved plans. This includes any changes noted by building inspectors.

Building permits include a list of mandatory inspections. As the permit holder, you are responsible for making sure that you or your contractor books inspections. If you do not, you may have to uncover and expose your work for inspection.

After an inspection, the building inspector emails reports to the applicant and contractor. If there are infractions, these items must be fixed. A second, re-inspection must take place to confirm the infractions are fixed. The permit will be finalized and closed once all mandatory inspections are passed.

Requesting an Inspection

Prince George

In Prince George, Building Inspection Services provides information, helps with permit applications and books inspections from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (closed from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm):

  • building inspectors are usually available from 8:30 am to 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm to answer technical building code questions
  • allow 48 hours’ notice to book an inspection

Robson and Canoe Valley

In Electoral Area H (Robson Valley-Canoe), a building inspector is available in McBride on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and in Valemount on Tuesdays. You can also contact the Prince George office with technical questions outside of these hours.