Building and Plumbing Permits The B.C. Building Code has no requirements for inspections. Inspections are requirements of the local Municipal Bylaw. City of Penticton Inspections Within the City of Penticton Inspections are as follows:

The Owner or his agent, contractor or subcontractor is jointly responsible for calling for inspections.

On New Single Family dwellings;

• (i) After forms for footings are completed, but prior to placing any concrete.
• (ii) After damproofing, but prior to backfilling.
• (iii) After all rough-in plumbing, but prior to covering.
• (iv) After completion of framing, but prior to installation of insulation and vapour barrier.
• (v) After installation of all insulation and vapour barrier, but prior to covering.
• (vi) After completion of all work, but prior to occupancy.

The owner/contractor must give 24 hours notice prior to inspection.
The city has provided a 24 hour answering service to call for inspections - the number is 490-2511.

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The following information must be given at time inspection is called for;

• building permit number,
• address of property,
• owner/contractors name and type of inspection required.

The bylaw requires the owner/contractor to call the inspection may or may not be made.
The owner/contractor may 24 hours after calling for the inspection proceed to cover the work.

On Projects Other Than Single Family Dwellings Requirements are given out with the building permit. Inspection will vary depending upon the number of professional, architects and engineers involved. Joint inspections with the professionals may be required.