At the end of your inspection, you’ll be asked to approve the overall finish of your home by signing the appropriate documents while noting any items still to be corrected. These items, as well as other items that may become apparent during the first year (latent defects), are covered by the builder’s warranty and backed by The Alberta New Home Warranty Program. The most common issues and concerns that occur during the first year have been addressed in the Program’s publication: Workmanship and Material Standards Guide.

Once you’ve approved and signed the inspection documents, you should receive a copy of them.

The record of this pre-occupancy inspection is an important step in completing your contract with your builder and establishing your warranty. Click on the PDF file below to see an example of the inspection form also called the Certificate of Possession.

Certificate of Possession

A copy of this form will be forwarded to The Alberta New Home Warranty Program and this triggers your home’s Warranty Certificate. The date the builder and homeowner sign the Certificate of Possession is the recognized possession date and is the date the Program’s warranty coverage begins.

To see an example of the Warranty Certificate that will be sent to you, click on one of the PDF files below:

Single Family Warranty Certificate

Single Family Warranty Certificate Terms & Conditions

Condominium Warranty Certificate

Condominium Warranty Certificate Terms & Conditions

Condominium Common Property Warranty Certificate

Condominium Common Property Warranty Certificate Terms & Conditions