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Building inspections for new buildings and changes to existing commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use (a blend of commercial and residential) buildings. This also applies to apartments/condos, row houses with 5 or more dwelling units and stacked row houses.
Inspections are only conducted on issued permits.
Looking to apply for a permit? Visit the permit landing page.
Inspections are an essential part of the permit process. A permit is not complete until all required inspections have passed. Safety Code Officers provide point-in-time audits of the work to verify compliance with the applicable codes and safety standards.
The permit fees cover application processing, permit issuance and a limited number of inspections.
The City conducts in-person inspections, as well as Remote Video Inspection, and Verification of Compliance for certain projects at the discretion of the safety codes officer.
This inspection method is available for all project types. Where no other option is visible in the project dashboard in selfserve.edmonton.ca or offered during the telephone inspection request, then the requested inspection must be in-person.
enables virtual inspection through connected smart devices: one operated at the building location by the permit holder and the other by a safety codes officer at a different location. The City uses to conduct RVIs.
RVI may be offered as an option for re-inspection of select building and trade permits (HVAC, plumbing, gas and electrical) of any project type where deemed eligible by the safety codes officer conducting an earlier inspection.
may be offered for re-inspection of corrected safety codes deficiencies identified at an earlier inspection, for select building and trade permits for certain types of projects. This method involves a self-declaration that the identified deficiencies have been rectified, and it is subject to audit.
Base inspection costs are included in permit fees. See Additional Fees for more information on costs for additional inspections.
| Fee Type | Fee |
| Minimum Fee | $270 |
| Applied to the construction value(1) up to $1,000,000 | $11 per $1,000 of construction value |
| Applied to the portion of the construction value exceeding $1,000,000 | $9.87 per $1,000 of construction value |
(1) Construction value is defined as the total cost of materials and services, excluding landscaping, parking lots, sidewalks, furnishings, appliances, interior window coverings, temporary service connections, insurance or bonding, interim financing, permit fees, professional consulting fees, and GST.
Note: The Safety code fee is 4% of the permit cost with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.
For more information see the .
Repeated Inspections Due to Failures
Additional Inspection Fee
| Fee | Safety Codes Fee(1) | Total |
| $270 | $10.80 | $280.80 |
Additional inspection fee applies for any of the following administrative reasons, regardless of the number of inspection attempts:
For more information see the .
Request inspections by visiting the project dashboard in selfserve.edmonton.ca.
Available inspection dates are based on City staff capacity on a given day. Once capacity has been reached, that day will no longer be available and a different date will need to be selected.
Inspections are typically completed on the day requested.
To minimize delays for final inspections ensure:
Some of the following forms may need to be submitted for review before a final building inspection can be requested and occupancy granted. Review the conditions of the issued permit and the project dashboard in selfserve.edmonton.ca to learn which documents are required for the project.
Pre-final inspection document submission errors are due to preventable issues that cause delays in receiving occupancy permission. Ensure:
For permits issued under the current code edition (National Building Code - 2019 Alberta Edition) use the following National Building Code templates.
For permits issued under the previous code edition (Alberta Building Code 2014), use the following Alberta Building Code templates.
The current code edition is referred to as NBC 2019-AE.
The previous code edition is referred to as ABC2014.
Many final inspections fail due to preventable causes. Use these checklists, containing some of the most common items that are audited during various stages of commercial inspection, to ensure your inspections have the best chance of success.
Site Address is Clearly Displayed
Address signs must be correct, clearly displayed, and conform to the Construction Address Sign Standards.
Site Is Accessible
or
Site is Safe to Access
Construction sites must be safe to access in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Inspectors encountering unsafe access conditions will fail the inspection and additional inspection fees will apply.
Once a building permit is issued, find the required inspections by visiting the project dashboard in selfserve.edmonton.ca. All trade inspections need to be completed before requesting the final building inspection.
Projects with a construction value under $50,000 typically require one final building inspection in addition to any trade inspections.
Projects with a construction value between $50,000-$200,000 typically require two inspections: an interim inspection and a final inspection in addition to any trade inspections.
Projects with a construction value exceeding $200,000 require 3-5 inspections, based on project complexity. Inspection types include fire separation or fire stopping inspections, an interim inspection and a final inspection in addition to any trades inspections.
Additional inspections requested by contractors will be charged additional fees. See Additional Fees for more details.
Permit holders may cancel and reschedule an inspection by visiting the project dashboard in selfserve.edmonton.ca or, if necessary, by calling 311 (if outside Edmonton, by calling 780-442-5311).
The cutoff time for requesting a cancellation or rescheduling without re-inspection fees is noon on the business day before the day the inspection is scheduled. Re-inspection fees apply to cancellation requests received later than that.
After a permit is issued the required inspections can be requested by visiting the project dashboard in selfserve.edmonton.ca or by calling 311 (outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311)
Inspections occur Monday to Friday between 8am and 4:15am (7am and 4:30am during the summer months from June to September).
Inspections can be requested based on City staff capacity on a given day. Once capacity has been reached, that day will no longer be available and a future date will need to be selected.
Inspections are typically completed on the day requested.
Inspection can also be cancelled or rescheduled in the project dashboard in selfserve.edmonton.ca.
The following items must be completed prior to requesting an inspection.
Provide the following information to request an inspection:
Review the for more details.
Safety Codes Officers will not call ahead or provide advance notice of an inspection.
When requesting an inspection the site supervisors must ensure sites are available and access is immediate.
Advance notice of an inspection is only provided when additional agencies are attending the inspection.
The purpose of a safety codes inspection is to provide a point-in-time visual audit for compliance to applicable codes and standards.
Safety codes officers review select work site areas to conduct assessments.
Due to the “spot check” and “point in time” nature of inspections, safety codes officers will not review all work in all areas.
A deficiency report outlining the reasons for a failed inspection is sent immediately following the inspection. Deficiencies are also identified on the inspection sticker.
For questions about a failed inspection report:
Note: Deficiencies will not be detailed when more than 4 infractions are found.
The purpose of a safety codes inspection is to provide a visual audit for compliance to applicable codes and standards.
It is the responsibility of licensed professionals employed by contractors to ensure thorough knowledge and application of safety codes standards.
Safety Codes Officers:
Contractors should consult with the engineer or architect associated with the project to resolve technical questions.
Permits expire:
| Telephone |
In Edmonton: 311 |
| buildingic@edmonton.ca |