Inspection Description List

CODE

DESCRIPTION

S

SOIL – inspect soil conditions, formwork, and reinforcing steel prior to pouring footings.

REB

FOUNDATION REBAR PLACEMENT – inspection of required foundation reinforcing prior to pouring concrete.  

OLS

ONTARIO LAND SURVEYOR CERTIFICATE - certificate of lot grading and location of building on site to be submitted prior to foundation system inspection being requested.

FS

FOUNDATION SYSTEMS – inspect weeping tile, crushed stone and all required damp proofing prior to backfill.

SS

SITE SERVICES -

BSBT

BUILDING SEWER BALL TEST – test conducted by plumbing contractor to verify proper grade of main sanitary drain from interior building drain cleanout to property line cleanout.

DWVB

BUILDING DRAINS – BELOW GROUND – verify all size, type and location of drainage and venting pipes, as well as a water or air pressure test to be conducted by plumbing contractor.

IBS

INSULATION BELOW SLAB – verify type and R value of below slab insulation prior to pouring slab.

SLAB

CONCRETE SLAB REINFORCING - inspection of required slab reinforcing prior to pouring concrete. 

FM1

FRAMING – PART 9 – inspect all framing materials prior to insulating or covering.

FM2

FRAMING – OTHER THAN PART 9 - inspect all framing materials prior to insulating or covering.

FSC

FIRE SEPERATIONS AND CLOSURES – inspect fire rated components and assemblies. 

FP

FIRE PLACE / WOOD STOVE – verify proper clearance to combustibles is provided.

CH

CHIMNEY – verify size, type and location; also verify clearance to combustibles.

HVA1

HVAC ROUGH-IN – PART 9 – inspect all supply, return and exhaust air ducts prior to covering.

HVA2

HVAC ROUGH-IN – OTHER THAN PART 9 - inspect all supply, return and exhaust air ducts prior to covering.

DWVA

DRAINING AND VENTING ABOVE GROUND – verify all size, type and location of drainage and venting pipes, as well as a water or air pressure test to be conducted by plumbing contractor. 

AGTI

ABOVE GROUND TIE-INS – verify all size, type and location of drainage and venting pipes – ensure properly tied in to existing.

IB

INSULATION BASEMENT – verify proper R value and vapour barrier installed and sealed prior to covering.

IFF

INSULATION FRAMED FLOOR – verify proper R value and vapour barrier installed and sealed prior to covering.

IW

INSULATION WALLS – verify proper R value and vapour barrier installed and sealed prior to covering.

ICC

INSULATION CATHEDRAL CEILING – verify proper R value and vapour barrier installed and sealed prior to covering.

IRC

INSULATION ROOF AND CEILING – verify proper R value and vapour barrier installed and sealed prior to covering.

DT

DYE TEST – owner/contractor to arrange test with the City of North Bay Public Works Department prior to occupancy of the building.

WDS

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM – verify proper installation of hot & cold water.

FSM

FIRE SERVICE MAIN -

FPS

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS – verify fire alarm and/or fire suppression systems.

FAR

FIRE ACCESS ROUTES –verify proper size and location of access for firefighting.

PSCS

POOL/SPA CIRC AND RECIRCULATION SYSTEM –

ARC

ARCHITECTURAL FINAL LETTER - final letter of acceptance from Architect.

ELEC

ELECTRICAL FINAL LETTER - final letter of acceptance from Electrical Engineer.

FPL

FIRE PROTECTION FINAL LETTER - final letter of acceptance from Fire Protecting Systems Engineer.

GEO

GEOTECHNICAL FINAL LETTER - final letter of acceptance from Geotechnical Engineer.

MECH

MECHANICAL FINAL LETTER - final letter of acceptance from Mechanical Engineer.

SFL

SEPTIC SYSTEM FINAL LETTER - final inspection certificate from the NBMCA.

STR

STRUCTURAL FINAL LETTER - final letter of acceptance from Structural Engineer.

SPEC

SPECIAL – site/project specific inspection not otherwise listed.

SPCA

SITE PLAN CONTROL AGREEMENT – owner to arrange with City of North Bay Planning Department prior to Notice of Completion.

OPC

OCCUPANCY PRIOR TO COMPLETION – owner wishes to occupy building prior to construction being completed. A $109 re-inspection fee must be paid prior to occupancy certificate being issued

NOC

COMPLETION OF BUILDING – construction is complete; formal Notice of Completion certificate is issued only if there are no outstanding inspections or fees.