New Remote Building Inspection Pilot Launched

The City of Whitehorse is piloting a new Remote Virtual Inspection system to allow for more timely building inspections.

The new system will use video conferencing technology to allow a Registered Building Official to conduct a building inspection off-site by working with an on-site contractor or builder who is using their phone or tablet. Inspection reports will be completed by the Building Official and sent digitally to the contractor.

The Remote Virtual Inspection system will be implemented this week for select projects. Once the process has been tested over the coming weeks, the City will be working to expand this initiative.

Remote Virtual Inspection services are available in several Canadian municipalities, including Edmonton, Calgary, and Pemberton.

Introducing Remote Virtual Inspections is one of the steps the City is taking to expedite the permitting process and address staff shortages at Land and Building Services. The City has also contracted external help to review building plans and permit applications, redeployed staff to assist in addressing permit applications, and engaged specialized recruitment consultants to hire more Building Officials.

Contact:
Matthew Cameron
Manager, Strategic Communications
City of Whitehorse
matthew.cameron@whitehorse.ca
(867) 689-0515