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.
- Building Permit Fees [PDF - 81 KB]
- Occupancy Requirements Checklist [PDF - 39 KB]
- Secondary Suites Handout [PDF - 150 KB]
- Secondary Suite Checklist [PDF - 247 KB]
- Drain Tile Information [PDF - 988 KB]
- Isometric Plumbing Sample Drawing [PDF - 510 KB]
- Typical Post and Pad Detail [PDF - 115 KB]
- Slab and Curb Garage Conversion Detail [PDF - 593 KB]
- Deck Venting [PDF - 138 KB]
- Seismic Design for Houses [PDF - 371 KB]
- Illustrated Guide - Seismic Bracing Requirements
- Egress Windows Pamphlet [PDF - 335 KB]
- Consumer Guide to Windows and Doors [PDF - 1.4 MB]
- Dangers of Asbestos [PDF - 716 KB]
- Oil Tanks [PDF - 1.6 MB]
- Building Bylaw [PDF - 642 KB]
Mechanical Ventilation for Houses
- Ventilation of Houses [PDF - 65 KB]
- Ventilation Tables [PDF - 68 KB]
- Ventilation Checklist [PDF - 377 KB]
Home Warranty Insurance and the Homeowner Protection Act
- Regulatory Bulletin 06 - Substantially Reconstructed Homes [PDF - 495 KB]
- Regulatory Bulletin 10 - De-enrolling Homes from Home Warranty Insurance [PDF - 720 KB]
- Regulatory Bulletin 25 - What Builders Need To Know About Owner Builder Projects [PDF - 597 KB]
- Residential Construction Performance Guide [PDF - 2 MB]
- Options for Resolving Residential Construction Disputes [PDF - 277 KB]
Sample Drawings
- Residential Sample Drawings [PDF - 2 MB]
- Residential Accessory Building Sample Drawings [PDF - 1 MB]
- Deck Sample Drawings [PDF - 836 KB]
Energy Efficiency Requirements
- Zero Carbon Step Code [PDF - 1 MB]
- The Illustrated Guide to Energy Efficiency [PDF - 1 MB]
- Guide to R22 Walls [PDF - 3 MB]
- Inspection Guide for Energy Efficiency [PDF - 2 MB]