Part 3 - Building Permit Application Checklist - Complete documentation for new buildings and additions

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Building permit application checklist for new buildings and additions, covering the required documentation and drawings to submit. Lists the building permit application form, fee deposit, project directory, and four metric-dimension sets of signed, sealed, and dated drawings covering key disciplines. Includes legal lot survey sets, landscaping and code compliance drawings, regulatory approvals, British Columbia Building Code schedules A and B, professional insurance proof, soil reports, alternative solutions submissions, HPO forms for residential projects, construction fire safety plans, landscape schedules, envelope consulting schedule, energy model reports, and landholder acknowledgements form.

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Part 3 Building Permit Application Checklist

Required documents and drawings

1926 Tsawwassen Drive Tsawwassen, BC V4M 4G2 Canada Tel: 604-943-2112 [www.tsawwassenfirstnation.com](www.tsawwassenfirstnation.com) Part 3 Building Permit Application Checklist The following documentation is to be completed and submitted with the Building Permit Application for all new buildings and additions Project Address: Date: Documents & Drawings Submitted N/A Notes | 1 | | | Building Permit Application Form | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2 | | | Building Permit Fee Deposit | | | 3 | | | Project Directory | | | 4 | | | Four (4) sets of drawings using metric dimensions, signed, sealed & dated (original seals & signatures), including: Excavation & Shoring, Erosion & Sediment Control, Lot Grading (including retaining walls), Architectural, Structural (including retaining walls), Civil (Site Servicing), Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Suppression & Electrical | Drawings to use metric dimensions | | 5 | | | Legal Survey of Lot: Three (3) sets signed, sealed & dated (original seals & signatures) | | | 6 | | | Landscaping: Two (2) sets of drawings using metric dimensions, signed, sealed & dated (original seals & signatures) | Drawings to use metric dimensions | | 7 | | | Three (3) sets of Code Compliance Drawings | Drawings to use metric dimensions | | 8 | | | Proof of approval from other Regulatory Authorities (if applicable) | | | 9 | | | "Schedule A" of the British Columbia Building Code:"Confirmation of Commitment by the Owner & Coordinating Registered Professional" form | | | 10 | | | "Schedule B" of the British Columbia Building Code:"Assurance of Professional Design & Commitment for Field Review" forms from all registered professionals | | | 11 | | | Proof of current Insurance Coverage for all Registered Professionals, including Form 2 | | | 12 | | | Two (2) original Soil Reports sealed by the Registered Geotechnical Engineer | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 13 | | | Two (2) Alternative Solutions Report submissions with appropriate administrative fees (if applicable) | | | 14 | | | The Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) Forms-Residential Project only | | | 15 | | | Two (2) Construction Fire Safety Plans from contractor | | | 16 | | | Schedule L-1 & L-2 from Landscape Professional | | | 17 | | | Schedule D from Professional Envelope consultant | | | 18 | | | Two (2) sealed reports on Energy Model | | | 19 | | | Form 1 – Acknowledgements of Landholder | |

FAQs

What documentation is required for a new building or addition under Part 3?

The checklist requires a building permit application form, fee deposit, project directory, multiple signed/sealed metric drawings, legal lot survey, and supporting schedules and forms for professional design, field review, and owner commitments.

How many sets of drawings must be submitted and what must they include?

Submit four (4) sets of drawings using metric dimensions, signed, sealed, and dated, including excavation & shoring, erosion & sediment control, lot grading (including retaining walls), architectural, structural, civil site servicing, mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression, and electrical.

Which British Columbia Building Code schedule forms are included in the checklist?

The checklist includes Schedule A (Confirmation of Commitment by the Owner & Coordinating Registered Professional) and Schedule B (Assurance of Professional Design & Commitment for Field Review) forms from all registered professionals.

Oct 24, 2026

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