General Guide

Our 8-Step Permit Design Process in BC

From feasibility review to AHJ revisions, this is how we develop and coordinate permit-ready drawings for your project.

Design Process Overview

A quick summary of each stage in our permit drawing process.

Step	Key Activities	Primary Deliverable
1. Feasibility Study	Analyze project requirements for Building Code and Zoning Bylaw compliance.	Initial feasibility guidance (free)
2. As-Built Documentation	Measure and document the property and building to produce as-built drawings.	As-built drawing package (deposit required to start)
3. Existing Plan Redraw & Client Review	Redraw existing floor/site plans and review proposal direction with the client.	Verified existing-condition plans and discrepancy review
4. Proposed Plans & Code Analysis	Develop proposed plans and complete code checks for compliance.	Code-aligned proposed design set
5. D Walkthrough & Renderings	Create 3D walkthrough and renderings for client visualization.	Visual design package
6. Permit Drawing Package	Prepare complete building permit drawings for submission or consultant review.	Permit drawing set
7. Professional Coordination & Submission	Coordinate required registered professionals, integrate consultant documents, assist with forms, and support AHJ submission.	Coordinated submission package (final payment required at permit drawing issuance)
8. AHJ Revisions	Revise drawings based on AHJ deficiencies and coordinate updates with consultants.	Resubmission-ready revised package (same-scope revisions included)

Project Roadmap & Scope of Work

Select a phase below to jump to the details

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Feasibility Study
2
As-Built Documentation
3
Existing Plan Redraw & Client Review
4
Proposed Plans & Code Analysis
5
3D Walkthrough & Renderings
6
Permit Drawing Package
7
Professional Coordination & Submission
8
AHJ Revisions

Overview & Context

Overview

We redraw the existing floor and site plans from client-provided material, then align direction with you before proposal development.

Client-provided drawings are reviewed and redrafted.
Existing conditions are cross-checked against measured/as-built information.
We confer with the client on project direction and disclose any discrepancies identified.

Step 1: Feasibility Study

Phase 01

Once existing conditions are confirmed, we proceed with proposed plans and code compliance review.

Preliminary proposed plans are developed and refined.
Code analysis is completed to confirm proposal compliance.
Plan coordination is carried forward toward permit-level documentation.

Step 2: As-Built Documentation

Phase 02

We create visual tools so you can understand the design intent before final permit drawings are issued.

3D walkthrough models are prepared.
Renderings are generated for client visualization and decision support.

Step 3: Existing Plan Redraw & Client Review

Phase 03

We prepare the technical drawing set for permit submission and/or professional consultation.

Permit Design Package building permit drawing set featuring building elevations and floor plans for municipal permit application

Permit-Ready Drafting Standards: Comprehensive 2D building elevations, floor plans, and spatial code schedules drafted in full compliance with BC Building Code Part 9.

Permit-ready plans are detailed and assembled.
Drawing packages are structured for AHJ review.
Consultant-facing materials are prepared as required (for example, Structural Engineer coordination).

Step 4: Proposed Plans & Code Analysis

Phase 04

We delegate drawings to required registered professionals and coordinate all documents into one submission pathway.

Plans are sent to project consultants for their official documents.
Consultant timelines and fees are managed by those consultants and are outside our control.
Our drawings are coordinated with consultant deliverables once returned.
We assist with application forms.
Owner or contractor submits application drawings and schedules to the AHJ.

Fee note: Final payment is required for issued permit drawings.

Step 5: 3D Walkthrough & Renderings

Phase 05

After AHJ review, we revise documents based on deficiency comments and coordinate updates with other professionals where needed.

AHJ comments are reviewed and translated into actionable drawing updates.
Related consultant documents are coordinated for consistency.
Revised packages are prepared for resubmission and approval.

Revision note: All revisions within the same original scope are included in our initial fee.

Step 6: Permit Drawing Package

Phase 06

In this quote, it is important to clarify that while we provide building permit drawings, we are not a Registered Architectural Firm. The inclusion of building permit drawings in our services is intended to meet your project needs comprehensively.

For custom homes and home renovations, a Registered Architect is typically not required. If the AHJ mandates a Registered Architect for your project, this requirement is outside the scope of this quote. In that case, the client is responsible for engaging a Registered Architect separately.

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