Effective January 14, Oakville is under a stay-at-home order as part of the second provincial emergency due to COVID-19. Other restrictions are in effect and we must all follow public health guidelines. The town is reviewing the provincial declaration and will post any service impacts as soon as possible.
Please note the Ontario Provincial Order related to construction during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Now that you have your building permit, you will need onsite inspections to ensure that construction proceeds in accordance with the reviewed plans and the Ontario Building Code.
All inspections must be scheduled in advance, including virtual inspections. The applicant or a designate must request, prepare for and attend the inspection, and follow up regarding any deficiencies or issues identified during the inspection. Inspections must be done in the correct order.
Call us at 905-338 4220, or email buildinginspectionrequest@oakville.ca to request your building inspections — remember to have your permit number ready! Please review the information required to book your inspection.
The following information will be required to book your inspection:
Reviewed permit plans must be on site for each inspection.
Additional information required for a virtual inspection if granted
Before the virtual inspection:
The site contact attending the inspection must ensure the following:
During the virtual inspection:
Note: If for any reason the inspector is unable to complete the virtual inspection, every effort will be made for an inspector to complete the inspection on site the same day. If this is not possible, the inspector will schedule an inspection for the next available business day.
After the virtual inspection:
Property owners are responsible for getting all necessary approvals for their proposed project. Proof of approval must be submitted to Building Services with the permit package.
Additional approvals may be needed from other town departments/areas including:
Additional approvals may be needed from other agencies/organizations including:
Non-residential and apartment buildings require inspections at various construction stages. Visit the Applications, Forms and Guidelines page to find out more.