Minimum Requirements Prior to Occupancy Permit Being Issued (for single unit dwellings)
Updated: March 2026
- All required inspections must be completed.
- Certificate of Installation of On-Site Septic System (if applicable).
- Final Electrical Inspection Report (if applicable).
- If applicable, at least one (1) entry door to have landings, steps, handrails, and guards installed to code (National Building Code, 2015 or current edition).
- All interior lofts, stairs, and landings to have handrails and guards installed to code (National Building Code, current edition), this also includes basement stairs.
- Air Exchanger to be installed and functioning as well as a Mechanical Ventilation Record to be submitted to this office.
- Plumbing vent to be through roof and of proper size.
- All required smoke alarms/ carbon monoxide alarms to be installed and functioning.
- Dead bolt lock required on all exterior doors.
- Attached garages which have a common wall and/or ceiling shall be vapour tight and covered with drywall (or other appropriate materials) with joints sealed. Entry door between garage and dwelling shall be vapour tight including weatherstripping and have a self closing device installed.
- The hot water tank or boiler vessel shall be equipped with the applicable pressure/temperature relief valve. This valve shall be equipped with a pipe to direct exhausted steam within 12 inches of floor level.
- All heating and/or cooling equipment to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or in the absence of instructions, the applicable standard.
- A bathroom with one toilet, sink, and bathtub/shower operation with a locking door complete with floor covering.
- A kitchen sink with hot and cold water.
- Any additional requirements as may be required by the Building Inspector; please refer to the National Building Code, current edition and its regulations.
- Civic number posted.
- Exterior siding complete.
Note: Trim, kitchen cupboards, or other nonessential doors are not required.
This is a guideline only.
Depending on the type of construction there may be additional requirements prior to an occupancy permit being issued. This list is not exhaustive or all inclusive. Every construction remains/is subject to the regulations of the current edition of the Natiopn Building Code. Please contact the building office for additional information.