COVID-19 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For building codes inspections, please e-mail all inspection requests to buildinginspection@beaumont.ab.ca  For all building inspections, to maintain safe social distancing for our staff and the public, we are asking that there be no one on-site at the time of the inspection. Prior to booking the inspection, you will be asked if anyone has been quarantined, sick or travelled recently. Where the Safety Codes Officers are not comfortable as they approach or enter a site, they have the right of refusal where they deem it unsafe.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The City of Beaumont is experiencing a higher than normal volume of building permit applications. Our service levels will be affected. We thank contractors, builders, and the public for their patience as we try to meet the demand while continuing to provide high quality services that keep our community safe. 

Purpose

Building Inspection ensures there is compliance with the Safety Codes Act and all related Building Codes, Standards and applicable Bylaws.

New Home - Inspection Stages

It is the responsibility of the property owner, builder or contractor to contact the Beaumont Administration Office to arrange for applicable inspections. A minimum of 72 hours notice is required for inspections, email Building Inspections to book your inspections unless otherwise indicated:

STAGE 1
Sidewalks, curb and gutter inspections must take place prior to construction.
Please email lotgrading@beaumont.ab.ca

STAGE 2
Service Connection Inspection - Part 1 (Water, sewer installation)  Before any work or inspection is to take place a permit must be granted.
Follow this link: www.beaumont.ab.ca/579/service-connection-permit

STAGE 3
Service Connection Inspection - Part 2 (storm installation).  Will be inspected up to foundation wall, including riser.
Follow this link:  www.beaumont.ab.ca/579/service-connection-permit

STAGE 3A
Foundation and weeping tile inspection.
Prior to backfilling, book inspection - email Building Inspections
 
Please Note:  Hydronic heating rough in is inspected prior to pouring concrete floor or covering, book inspection - email Building Inspections

STAGE 4
Framing inspection (NOTE:  HVAC will be inspected at the framing or insulation stage)
Prior to insulating, book inspection - email Building Inspections

STAGE 5
Insulation inspection  (additional inspections may be required i.e. basement, etc)
Prior to drywalling, book inspection - email Building Inspections

STAGE 6
Garage insulation inspection
Prior to drywalling, book inspection - email Building Inspections
 
STAGE 6A
Book your water meter installation, follow this link www.beaumont.ab.ca/578/Water-Meters
Book final electrical, plumbing & gas inspections:  Superior Safety Codes 780-489-4777

STAGE 7
Final Building Inspection completed prior to moving in. 
Book inspection - email Building Inspections. Ensure the following are done:     
 - water meter installed:  www.beaumont.ab.ca/578/Water-Meters    
  - electrical/plumbing/gas permits closed Superior Safety Codes 780-489-4777

STAGE 8
Permit Services Report - occupancy has been granted when this final report is issued by the City of Beaumont
 
 STAGE 9
Follow this link:  Lot Grading Inspection

Basement Development:  Information & Inspections - PDF

Fees and Charges

Other Inspections - Underground, Electrical, Gas & Plumbing

Superior Safety Codes is contracted by Beaumont to provide underground electrical, electrical, plumbing, and gas permitting and inspections. Please contact Superior Safety Codes by phone at 780-489-4777 to obtain permits and arrange for inspections.