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Building inspections ensure construction work is completed according to approved plans. This includes any changes noted by building inspectors.
Building permits include a list of mandatory inspections. As the permit holder, you are responsible for making sure that you or your contractor books inspections. If you do not, you may have to uncover and expose your work for inspection.
After an inspection, the building inspector emails reports to the applicant and contractor. If there are infractions, these items must be fixed. A second, re-inspection must take place to confirm the infractions are fixed. The permit will be finalized and closed once all mandatory inspections are passed.
Requesting an Inspection
Prince George
In Prince George, Building Inspection Services provides information, helps with permit applications and books inspections from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (closed from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm):
- building inspectors are generally available from 8:30 am to 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm to answer technical building code questions
- please allow 48 hours’ notice to book an inspection
Prince George Office:
- 155 George Street, Prince George BC V2L 1P8
- Phone 250-960-4400 ; toll free in BC at 1-800-667-1959
- Fax: 250-562-8676
- Email: building@rdffg.bc.ca
Robson and Canoe Valley
In Electoral Area H (Robson Valley-Canoe), the building inspector is available in McBride on Wednesdays from 10am to 4pm and in Valemount on Tuesdays. Given this limited availability, you can contact the Prince George office for immediate assistance or if you have technical questions out side of these office hours.
You can request an appointment in McBride by emailing dschneider@rdffg.bc.ca or calling 250-569-4211 (no text available). You can also contact the Prince George office with technical questions.