Inspections are part of the approval process and are included in the permit price. Your permit is not complete until your work has passed all required inspections.

Inspectors verify that your completed work meets safety or approval standards, and they can assist if you encounter problems with your project. Having permits approved and completed allows future buyers to verify that The City inspected your work. Remember, any work completed on your home is ultimately the owner’s responsibility. Create a written contract to set clear expectations when working with a contractor. This is a good way to safeguard your investment. For more tips, visit hiring a contractor.

Please note that City inspections are different from third-party home inspections. We ensure that the minimum safety standards of construction and installation are met. For information regarding third-party home inspections, visit buying and selling your home.

Before you can book your building, development, electrical and plumbing inspections, you need to complete the following steps:

A Development Completion Permit (DCP) is final approval from The City of Calgary that confirms your development has been constructed in full compliance with the associated Development Permit (DP). It is required under the City of Calgary’s Land Use Bylaw 1P2007, Section 47(1) and must be obtained before occupancy or commencement of use. This process verifies that developments are completed as per the approved plans and conditions of approval.  This ensures that key site features such as exterior finishes and elevations, landscaping and parking align with the original development permit.

The approval of a DP application and the release of a development permit does not authorize construction to either commence or continue except in conjunction with all other required permits.