Building Permit Inspections

The purpose of building inspections is to check for compliance with the Safety Codes Act, all related building codes, standards and applicable bylaws

Change to permitting provider

Effective November 1, 2024, Inspections Group is the new partner for plumbing, gas and electrical permitting. New permit applications must be submitted to Inspections Group, however Superior Safety Codes will finish any existing applications.

New home inspection stages

It’s the responsibility of the property owner, builder or contractor to arrange for applicable inspections. Please review the table below for stages, type of inspection required, and key notes for each component.

Inspection Stage What When Notes Contact
Stage 1 Sidewalks, curb and gutter Before construction starts lotgrading@beaumont.ab.ca
Stage 2 Service connection At the beginning of construction Will be inspected up to foundation wall, including riser. Please note this process has changed. See Service Connections for more. waterandwastewater@beaumont.ab.ca
Stage 3 Foundation and weeping tile Before backfilling 72 hours notice needed (minimum) Hydronic heating rough in is inspected prior to pouring concrete floor or covering. buildinginspection@beaumont.ab.ca
Stage 4 Framing Before insulating 72 hours notice needed (minimum) HVAC will be inspected at the framing or insulation stage buildinginspection@beaumont.ab.ca
Stage 5 Insulation Before drywalling 72 hours notice needed (minimum) Additional inspections may be required i.e. basement, etc. buildinginspection@beaumont.ab.ca
Stage 6 Garage insulation inspection Before drywalling 72 hours notice needed (minimum) buildinginspection@beaumont.ab.ca
Stage 6A Electrical, plumbing & gas Before final inspection See below for more info 780-454-5048 or email: questions@inspectionsgroup.com
Stage 6B Water meter installation Before final inspection Permit required waterandwastewater@beaumont.ab.ca
Stage 7 Final building inspection Before move-in (occupancy) 72 hours notice needed (minimum) Stage 6A completion is required buildinginspection@beaumont.ab.ca
Stage 8 Permit services report After final building inspection Occupancy is now allowed
Stage 9 Lot grading After completion lotgrading@beaumont.ab.ca

Resources

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Basement Development Information & Inspections