First Nations Inspection Authority (FNIA) provides a range of technical services in safety and compliance and advocates for meaningful policy change in support of improved quality and safety of on-reserve homes, housing, and industrial and utilities buildings and developments across Canada.
Residential Inspections
FNIA is accredited through Safety Codes Council of Alberta to provide building, electrical (Group A Installations and Group B Utility), plumbing, and gas inspection services for new and pre-existing housing developments and multi-unit buildings and properties.
Commercial Inspections
FNIA is authorized by Safety Codes Council of Alberta to provide building, electrical (Group A Installations and Group B Utility), plumbing, and gas inspections. Our experts provide comprehensive inspection services for a range of commercial developments, including new builds, pre-existing buildings, and multi-unit commercial and retail properties.
Industrial Inspections
Accredited by Safety Codes Council of Alberta to provide building, electrical (Group A Installations and Group B Utility), plumbing, and gas inspections at industrial operations, FNIA’s Safety Code Officers provide comprehensive inspection services for properties built for industrial applications in a range of sectors.
Utilities Inspections
FNIA is accredited by Safety Codes Council of Alberta to provide electrical inspection services for utilities buildings. Our Group B-Certified Safety Code Officers provide a range of services to ensure safe operations, including reviewing construction plans, performing site inspections, providing code information, and more.
Home Inspections
FNIA’s certified inspectors provide homeowners with a comprehensive analysis of a home’s critical systems with a thorough review of its interior and exterior, identifying areas of potential concern or that require immediate attention. Our detailed reports include analysis of electrical, heating, cooling, and plumbing systems, as well as insulation, ventilation, roofing, major appliances, and more.
First Nations Inspection Programs
FNIA works with community leaders to develop inspection plans and compliance oversight for all on-reserve buildings, including new developments, existing homes, and community structures. Our certified inspectors can serve as technical advisers on new builds and renovations of existing structures to ensure they meet code and identify housing deficiencies that may be relayed for support-funding. FNIA officers are also able to represent First Nations when liaising with Indigenous Services Canada and CMHC.