Building Permits for Industry Professionals
Building and Site Design Summary (BSDS) for Permit Applications for Commercial New Construction and Additions - Version 2.0 (New as of April 30, 2012)
The Building and Site Design Summary document is a checklist and worksheet that contains all of the building permit submission requirements for commercial projects involving new construction and additions.
The document must be completed and submitted at the permit application intake process stage, along with all relevant drawings and specifications.
- For full permit submissions, the entire document must be completed, signed and sealed by the appropriate design professionals, and all required plans, drawings and specifications must be provided when making the submission
- For partial permit submissions, different sections of the Building and Site Design Summary must be completed, signed and sealed by appropriate design professionals, depending on the permit stage being applied for. Details of requirements for each permit stage are outlined in the Guide to Building Permit Submissions document.
- A Simplified Version of the Building and Site Design Summary is available for applications for commercial new construction of, or single-storey additions to, 1-storey Group D, E and F buildings.
- Incomplete submissions will be returned to the applicant. A building permit application folder will not be created until all submission requirements are met.
- For more information on completing the Building and Site Design Summary, refer to the Guide to Commercial Building Permit Submissions.
FAQ’s About The Building and Site Design Summary
What is the intent of the BSDS?
The BSDS is intended to
- Provide clear information on the building permit application requirements for commercial new construction and additions
- Ensure that applicants have included ALL necessary information in their application the first time
Ultimately the goal is to minimize delays in the permit review process and decrease permit approval turnaround time
How was the BSDS created and when did it come into effect?
A Working Group comprised of architects, engineers, building contractors and city officials, developed the BSDS.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about the BSDS?
You can contact Martin Grady, Zoning and Permits Administrator at 204-986-5140 or by email
What is covered in the Guide to Building Permit Submissions for Commercial Projects?
The Guide provides more detailed information on the submission requirements and how to complete the Building and Site Design Summary.The Guide covers the following areas:
- Construction drawings
- Process, Plans and Approvals required for
- Site preparation stage
- Full Plan submission
- Shell Only Plan submission
- Partial Plan submission
- Foundation
- Structural frame
- Superstructure
- A guide to meetings about your project
- Alternative Solutions
- Applicable Codes and By-laws
- Related applications and reviews
- Building Permit process flow chart
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Building and Site Design Summary Worksheets and Checklists (Plan Submissions) |
Last update:
April 26, 2012
