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The following is a list of plans, working drawings, information and forms that may be required to accompany applications and fees for permits according to the scope of work
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Plans & Working Drawings
  1. Site plans
  2. Key plans
  3. Lot grading plans
  4. Floor plans
  5. Foundation plans
  6. Framing plans
  7. Roof plans
  8. Reflected ceiling plans
  9. Sections and details
  1. Building elevations
  2. Structural drawings
  3. Architectural drawings
  4. Electrical drawings
  5. Heating, ventilation & air-conditioning drawings
  6. Plumbing Drawings
  7. Travel distance plans
  8. Exit capacity plans
Two sets of drawings shall be submitted on paper or other durable material. One full-sized set of drawings to a legible, recognized scale and one 11”x17” reduced set of drawings are required. 2-11”x17” drawings may be submitted if they are legible and in a recognized scale.

The Building Code requires that qualified and registered designers who review and take responsibility for design activities include the following information on any documents submitted to a chief building official or registered code agency:
  • The name and Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) of the registered firm
  • A statement that the qualified person has reviewed and taken responsibility for the design activities
  • The name and BCIN of the qualified person
  • The signature of the qualified person
If applicable, drawings must be stamped by an Architect or Professional Engineer or both. The stamps and signatures of Architects and/or Professional Engineer’s are required to be original, photocopies will not be accepted.

All drawings shall be fully dimensioned, note all sizes and types of Construction materials to be used and their respective locations, all finishes to all walls, ceilings and floors and all existing and proposed fire separations. Alterations, renovations and additions must differentiate between the existing Building and new work being done.

Information
  1. Spatial separation calculations
  2. Fire protection reports
  3. Building Code related reports
Forms ( Link to external websiteBuilding Forms Page )
  • Completed Building Permit Application form
  • Completed Schedule 1 for each Designer involved in the project
  • Commitment to General Review by Architects and Engineers
  • Building Demolition Permits – Utility Sign-off Sheet
  • Service Report for Water/Wastewater, Water and Sewage System
  • Notice to Applicants for Plumbing Permits or Persons Doing Their Own Plumbing
  • Application for Group Homes
  • Swimming Pool Fence Bylaw Highlights