Building Inspection
The Building Inspection department is responsible for safeguarding life, property, and public welfare by ensuring compliance to property and zoning by-laws, whether it is in the area of design, construction, or alteration of buildings. The department consists of the director, assistant building inspectors, heritage and building inspector, plumbing inspectors, a by-law enforcement officer, and administrative staff.
Building Inspection also ensures conformance to municipal by-laws related to property. The by-law enforcement inspector investigates complaints from the public on by-law infractions and, when necessary, enforces the by-laws.
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Main Areas of Service
Issue Building Permits
Building Inspection will assist applicants in completing the building permit application. The application and supporting documentations must be submitted and the necessary fees paid (the City of Moncton accepts cash, debit, cheque, or credit card payments). Building Inspection will then follow the permit process, and upon verifying compliance with applicable by-laws, issue the permit. View our brochure Why you need a building permit or read the frequently asked questions to learn more about the permit application process.
Issue Plumbing Permits
Plumbing permit are necessary before any plumbing can be installed.
Conduct Building and Plumbing Inspections
The Building Inspection department conducts inspections both on new and existing constructions to ensure compliance with City by-laws.
Backflow Prevention Program
In order to protect the quality of our municipal water supply from possible contamination, the City of Moncton has implemented a cross connection control program. Its purpose is to identify existing or potential connections between the potable water system and any source of pollution or contamination.
Once one is identified, the property owners and/or tenants are required to install proper backflow devices. Properties are assessed on a risk basis, which in turn determines the priority in which action is requested. Another aspect of the program is keeping records of all installed testable backflow prevention devices to ensure that they are tested on a yearly basis.
By-law Enforcement Inspector
Citizens who have a complaint regarding municipal by-laws relating to zoning, dangerous or unsightly premises, substandard residential properties, blasting or gravel pits, may contact the by-law enforcement officer:
Tel: 506-856-4375
Fax: 506-856-4357
E-mail
Zoning Supervision
The Building Inspection department reviews building projects for conformance with the zoning by-law and addresses complaints and inquiries in relation to this by-law.
Protect Heritage Properties
Building Inspection has a mandate to protect designated heritage properties in the city of Moncton in order to preserve our history.
Application FormsThe owner or agent must apply in person for a building, plumbing, sign, or building demolition permit. Application forms can be picked up at the Building Inspection department, which is located on the second floor of City Hall, 655 Main Street. Permits must be posted on the project site for public view. Tent Structure Building Permit Application Building and Plumbing information required at time of application Backflow Prevention Testing and Inspection Report
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