Town of Banff

Inspection Requirements

All new single family & two-unit semi-detached residential buildings require building inspections at the following stages of construction:

• Foundation – damp-proofing & foundation drainage completed before backfill
• Framing/HVAC – after plumbing, gas & electrical rough-ins have been completed before drywall.
• Final – hot water available, heating & ventilation system operational, at least one water closet & one sink operational, flooring installed in operating  bathroom, smoke alarms operational, handrails & guard rails in place.

All new commercial and residential buildings (except single-family dwellings and two-unit semi-detached dwellings) require building inspections at the following stages of construction:

• Foundation
• Framing
• HVAC
• Final

For projects involving existing commercial or residential buildings, please refer to the plans examination report attached to your building permit for identification of required inspections.

Please contact the Building Inspector at 403.762.1219 to arrange for inspection, a minimum of 48 hours advance notice is required for all inspections.

Please note that the Building Inspector may ask that all or a portion of the work be exposed for inspection if that work has been covered prior to the pertinent inspection being conducted.