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Prints of architectural drawings are still sometimes called blueprints, after one of the early processes which produced a white line on blue paper.

They are the pictorial record of the official design for the building, and generally include detailed depictions of every element of the finished building including the foundation, floor, walls, elevations, interior details and elevations, cabinetry, MEP design, structural details, and ceiling plans.

You need a building permit to: demolish or remove all or a portion of a building. change the use of a building or part of a building. install, change or remove partitions and load-bearing walls. make new openings for, or change the size of, doors and windows.

You must obtain a building permit before you: construct any new building over ten square meters in area or place another structure, such as a mobile home, on your property. make renovations or repairs or add to a building. change the use of a building.

A ?work without permit? penalty. This is an additional fee equal to 50 percent of the permit fees for the project, or $198.59 (2021 rate), whichever is greater, to a maximum of $27,234.64 (2021 rate). A delay while your permit application is processed. All work must stop during this time.

Renovations without any structural modifications do not require a permit. Most kitchen renovation projects require a permit under the Ontario Building Code.

For a residential property, a permit will cost a minimum of $174. Permits for non-residential properties will cost a minimum of $292. You will need to pay a $20 administrative fee when you submit your request online.

Is a building permit required? The Ontario Building Code was recently changed to allow for sheds up to 160 square feet to be built WITHOUT a building permit. Any structure larger than 160 square feet requires a building permit. For structures over 160 square feet, we will handle the permit process for you.

You typically can, that is, if you or your builder have a talent for design, if you have a clear idea what you want, and if you (or your builder, or someone you know) can produce plans that satisfy your local building authorities. In all these situations, you could get by without an architect.

What are construction drawing sets? They are a compilation of drawings that allow general contractors and workers to understand and construct any project.