LOCAL RULES

British Columbia home inspection report requirements

Your British Columbia home inspection report has 12 rules to meet. ReportDraft puts every one on your checklist and checks your draft before you sign.

  • A statement of what the inspection did not cover
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Home inspectors in British Columbia are licensed under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, through Consumer Protection BC, and the Home Inspector Licensing Regulation sets what every home inspection report must contain. Here is each rule with a link to the official text, and how to turn your field notes into a report that meets it.

Last reviewed October 8, 2026 against the official sources listed below.

Home inspectionBRITISH COLUMBIA / SAMPLE

Sample notes, 149 words

Client: Dana Whitfield
Inspector: Sam Ortega
Date: October 3, 2026
1408 Larkspur Lane, Victoria, BC
Weather: clear, 74F. Occupied. Built 1987.
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We sorted 14 items into 8 sections and flagged 4 to fix first.

  • Fix firstElectrical

    Main panel has a double tapped breaker and an open splice in the attic junction box.

  • Fix firstElectrical

    No GFCI protection at the kitchen counter outlets.

  • Fix firstGarage

    Garage door opener did not reverse when it hit the test board.

12 British Columbia rules on your checklist, including a statement of what the inspection did not cover.

Still to add

  • British Columbia lawConsumer Protection BC licence number
  • British Columbia lawClient's address
  • British Columbia lawInspector's business address

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Client's nameDana Whitfield
Property address1408 Larkspur Lane, Victoria, BC
Inspection dateOct 3, 2026
Home inspector's nameSam Ortega
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What British Columbia requires

What the report must say

Section 13 of the Regulation requires a written report that gives an opinion on the condition of each thing the home inspection contract requires you to inspect.

The report identifies each item on which you recommend the client get expert advice, and it specifies what the home inspection did not cover.

Details every BC report includes

The client's name and address; your name, and the name you do business under if it is different; your business address, and your mailing address if it is different; your licence number and telephone number, plus your fax number and email address if you have them; the address of the property inspected; and the date of the inspection.

Delivering and keeping the report

Give the client a copy of the report on or before the date set in the home inspection contract, and keep a copy of each contract and report from the previous 2 years at your business location.

A report's contents stay confidential: disclose them only with the client's permission, as required by law, or when you believe there is a serious health or safety risk.

The contract comes first

The report answers to the contract, so the contract matters too. It states the property address, what the inspection covers, whether you will inspect for mould and for asbestos, whether the inspection is non-invasive or which invasive procedures you will use, and the licensing statement set out in the Regulation.

A contract may not exclude a garage or carport, whether or not it is attached, and it may not limit your liability, the amount of it, or the time for making a claim against you.

From field notes to a finished BC report

Put your licence number, business address and phone in the report details, along with the client's name and address. The completeness list flags any required detail that is missing before you sign.

ReportDraft turns your notes into an opinion on each item you inspected, and writes recommendations that name who should give expert advice. The report ends with a scope and limitations section that you can edit to say exactly what this inspection did not cover.

Common mistakes

  • Leaving out your licence number, telephone number or business address.
  • Putting only the client's name on the report. Their address belongs there too.
  • Not saying what the inspection did not cover.
  • Recommending a specialist without clearly identifying which items need expert advice.
  • Delivering the report after the date set in the contract.

Sources

Last reviewed October 8, 2026. Next review due January 8, 2027. This page explains published rules to help you write your report. It is not legal advice; the official text linked above governs.