Construction-information-bulletins-2023-003-AS - Shop Drawing Submission and Review Requirements

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Bulletin explains structural shop drawing submission, review, and acceptance requirements before requesting an occupancy permit. It outlines how Manitoba Building Code provisions govern shop drawings and their review, including professional sealing and designer responsibility for conformance. It also clarifies Winnipeg Building By-Law authority for designated employees to require tests or proof supporting Code compliance. Practical procedures describe identifying required shop drawings in initial plan review, submitting via Permits Online with real-time status, uploading after permit issuance, and requesting an occupancy permit after City review and acceptance.

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Shop Drawing Requirements

Code and By-Law Basis

Shop Drawing Submission Procedures

The Development and Inspections Division requires the submittal, review and acceptance of structural shop drawings prior to any occupancy permit being requested. These drawings contain necessary information to assist verification that pre-manufactured components used in construction meet the applicable Code requirements, and are consistent with the overall structural design of the building. Code and By-Law Requirement Manitoba Building Code (MBC) requirements address the issue of shop drawings and their review: | Division C, Article [2.2.4.4](2.2.4.4)., Drawings of Parts or Components
Structural drawings of parts or components including guards designed by a person other than the designer of the building shall be dated and shall bear the authorized professional seal and signature of the designer of such parts and components.
Division C, Article [2.2.7.3](2.2.7.3)., Review of Shop Drawings
The designer or another suitably qualified person responsible to the designer shall review all shop drawings and other related documents relevant to the design to determine conformance with the design.
| | --- | | The Winnipeg Building By-Law address the authorization of the designated employees to require the submission of such documentation as proof that the design conforms to the requirements of the Code:

9.3, Powers of the Designated Employee
The designated employee may direct that tests of materials, equipment, devices, construction methods, structural assemblies or foundation conditions be made, or sufficient evidence or proof be submitted at the expense of the owner, where such evidence or proof is necessary to determine whether the material, equipment, device, construction or foundation condition meets the requirements of the Code. (See section 13) The evidence or proof the designated employee is authorized to require includes certificates or representations from architects, engineers, surveyors or other individuals with expertise in the aspect of design or construction being certified or represented. | Shop Drawing Submission In reviewing current practices related to how occupancy requests are made and related documentation is submitted, the following procedures are clarified: • A list of the required shop drawings will be identified during the initial plan review process. Submission must be facilitated through the City’s Permits Online system, where real time updates on the documents’ review and acceptance is available. • Shop drawings may be uploaded for review as soon as the building permit has been issued. Applicants are advised to submit shop drawings, for review as soon as they are available. This ensures that any changes and revisions are communicated early and addressed by the design engineer to avoid delays in issuing an Occupancy permit. • Following review and acceptance by the City of Winnipeg Structural Plan Examination Engineers, a Building Occupancy Permit may be requested.

FAQs

Why must structural shop drawings be submitted before an occupancy permit is requested?

Submission, review, and acceptance are required before any occupancy permit request. The drawings provide information to verify pre-manufactured components meet applicable Code requirements and align with the building’s structural design.

What does the Manitoba Building Code require for shop drawings?

Shop drawings for parts or components must be dated and bear the authorized professional seal and signature of the designer of those parts and components. The designer (or another suitably qualified person) must review shop drawings to confirm conformance with the design.

How should applicants submit shop drawings for review, and when can they do so?

Required shop drawings are identified during initial plan review. Applicants must submit through the City’s Permits Online system and may upload shop drawings for review as soon as the building permit has been issued.

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