Depending on the type of building permit you are applying for, you may be required to schedule one or more inspections with the Town of Innisfil or with local utilities. Any necessary inspections required by the Building Department and their scheduling instructions are listed on the back of your building permit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to schedule inspections in the correct order listed, following the stages of construction.
You can view and download inspection reports by logging into Cloudpermit at any time.
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Request an inspection
You can request an inspection using one of these options:
- Online through Cloudpermit
- By email at buildinginspections@innisfil.ca
- By phone at 705-436-3710 ext. 3500
When submitting an inspection request by email or phone, be sure to provide the address, permit number, desired date and time (morning or afternoon), and inspection type needed. For best results, provide two days' notice. When your request is confirmed, it will show as such in Cloudpermit with the associated date and timeframe.
How to request an inspection through Cloudpermit
To book an inspection:
- Login to Cloudpermit and select “Open Workspace” under the project requiring an inspection.
- This will open the permit record. Ensure you are on the “Work & Construction” stage of the permit. In the “Inspections” box, it will show your required inspections. Select “Request inspection” under the building element you are ready to have reviewed.
- If you don't see your inspection type listed, please contact us at buildinginspections@innisfil.ca or 705-436-3710 ext. 3500
- Under the “New inspection request” that pops up, select the date and time you would like to request. You’ll see the unconfirmed request listed.
Once we’ve confirmed your inspection request, it will show as confirmed in Cloudpermit. We will not send confirmation emails unless there’s something we need to communicate to you. If you need to change the date or time, or cancel the request, select “modify request”.
Viewing inspection reports
The inspector will enter their inspection report on our system, and an email notification will be sent to the applicable permit contacts. Inspection reports are available to view and download by logging in to Cloudpermit at any time. The inspection report will include any notable observations and the overall result of the inspection (e.g., Passed – Substantially complete, Failed – Not substantially complete, No access to site, Inspection not complete).
If the inspector was not able to pass the inspection, please make sure all items that they have noted are complete before requesting a re-inspection. A re-inspection fee may apply if the same deficiency is inspected more than twice, and further inspections will not be conducted until the fee is paid.
Posting your permits
Your approved permit drawings must be available on the project site for the purpose of inspections. The building permit placard must be posted so it can be easily seen on your property prior to starting work.
You can begin your construction project any time after receiving your permit issued by the Town.
Inspections by local utilities
Local utilities, such as hydro (InnPower and Electrical Safety Authority), natural gas (Enbridge) and water (InnServices) operate independently from the municipality. You may require inspections from these agencies, depending on the scope of your project.
Stages of inspection for new home construction
The following stages of inspection are typical for a new home build. Required inspections may vary depending on your project.