Minimum Requirements Before Issuance of an Occupancy Permit
(Single-Unit Dwellings)
Updated: March 2026
- All required inspections completed.
- Certificate of Installation for on-site septic system (if applicable).
- Final Electrical Inspection Report (if applicable).
- At least one (1) entry door equipped with code-compliant landings, steps, handrails, and guards (National Building Code, 2015 or current edition).
- All interior lofts, stairs, and landings, including basement stairs, are equipped with code-compliant handrails and guards (current National Building Code).
- Air exchanger installed and operational, with Mechanical Ventilation Record submitted.
- Plumbing vent installed through the roof and sized appropriately.
- All required smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and functioning.
- Deadbolt locks installed on all exterior doors.
- Attached garages sharing a wall or ceiling with the dwelling must be vapour-tight, finished with drywall or equivalent, with sealed joints. The connecting door must be vapour-tight, weather-stripped, and self-closing.
- Hot water tank or boiler equipped with a pressure/temperature relief valve, with discharge piping terminating within 12 inches of the floor.
- Heating and cooling equipment installed in accordance with manufacturer instructions or applicable standards.
- Bathroom complete with toilet, sink, and bathtub or shower, including a locking door and finished floor.
- Kitchen sink installed with hot and cold running water.
- Civic number posted and visible.
- Exterior siding completed.
- Any additional requirements identified by the Building Inspector.
Note: Trim, kitchen cupboards, and nonessential interior doors are not required for occupancy.
This document is a general guideline only. Additional requirements may apply depending on the construction. All work remains subject to the current edition of the National Building Code and applicable regulations. Contact the Building Office for clarification or further information.
