Buildings are becoming more and more complicated and the regulations are too. Inspection Services is here to assist you in the successful completion of your building project.
Residential Permit Information
The following hand-outs offer information on Building Code requirements and best practices that may be helpful for your residential project. For a full list of application requirements, and to download the application forms, please visit our Residential Permits page.
- Occupancy Requirements Checklist
- Secondary Suites Handout
- Secondary Suite Checklist
- Drain Tile Information
- Seismic Design for Houses
- Illustrated Guide - Seismic Bracing Requirements
- Egress Windows Pamphlet
- Consumer Guide to Windows and Doors
- Dangers of Asbestos
- Oil Tanks
Sample Drawings
- Residential Sample Drawings
- Residential Accessory Building Sample Drawings
- Deck Sample Drawings
- Typical Post and Pad Detail
- Deck Venting
- Slab and Curb Garage Conversion Detail
- Isometric Plumbing Sample Drawing
Mechanical Ventilation for Houses
Home Warranty Insurance and the Homeowner Protection Act
- Regulatory Bulletin 06 - Substantially Reconstructed Homes
- Regulatory Bulletin 10 - De-enrolling Homes from Home Warranty Insurance
- Regulatory Bulletin 25 - What Builders Need To Know About Owner Builder Projects
- Residential Construction Performance Guide
- Options for Resolving Residential Construction Disputes
Energy Efficiency Requirements
- Zero Carbon Step Code
- The Illustrated Guide to Energy Efficiency
- Guide to R22 Walls
- Inspection Guide for Energy Efficiency