Navigate Regulatory Compliance

With over 20 years of industry experience, our experts guide you through regulations, permits, and applications with the municipalities, regions, and other governing bodies. We review your project and provide tailored solutions to ensure compliance with these regulations, handling various aspects such as building permits, zoning regulations, and conservation authority permits to streamline the process and achieve compliance for your development projects.

Building Plans Review

We ensure your architectural, mechanical, and interior design drawings comply with Building Codes. Early review prevents costly design changes later on, improves efficiency, and clarifies Building Code requirements for smoother permit approvals. Our comprehensive review covers life safety and fire protection, offering detailed mark-ups to correct any issues.

Compliance Reporting

A Compliance Report provides owners and authorities with information on a project’s construction, occupancy classification, and compliance with fire and life safety requirements in the Building and Fire Code. As part of Building Permit applications, our team prepares Compliance Reports for submission and offers consistent, coordinated direction to the design team.

Life Safety Diagrams

Life safety diagrams expedite the review of Building Permit drawings by illustrating critical items like exit locations, travel distances, fire separations, occupant loads, exit capacities, spatial separation requirements, and water closet calculations. We prepare diagrams per floor, complying with Building and Fire Code requirements, for submission with your Building Permit application.

Alternative Solutions

We prepare and submit Alternative Solution Proposals (ASPs) for designs that deviate from prescriptive Building Code requirements. Our team liaises with authorities to explain and demonstrate how the proposed solution meets safety objectives without adhering to prescriptive standards. These tailored solutions support innovation, offering flexibility in construction projects.

Barrier-Free Accessibility Review

The Building Code sets mandatory requirements for barrier-free accessibility, emphasizing dignity, flexibility, accommodation, functionality, and integration. We review designs and layouts for compliance with the Building Code's accessibility standards, considering Human Rights and equivalent access perspectives, and provide reports to identify deficiencies and suggest cost-effective solutions.

Evacuation Diagrams

Evacuation diagrams offer clear and efficient visual representations of floor plans for occupants during emergency evacuations. These "You Are Here" drawings can depict evacuation routes and life safety system information. Our team will prepare these diagrams and assist with their optimal placement throughout your facility to ensure maximum visibility and effectiveness.

Feasibility Studies

Feasibility Studies assess project viability, considering existing conditions, economic factors, and regulatory compliance with building codes, zoning bylaws, and other authorities. We evaluate site suitability, design concepts, and financial aspects to align projects with client goals. Detailed reports and assistance with applications ensure informed decision-making and project success.

Conservation Authority Permits

We assist with obtaining Conservation Authority permits - essential for development activities near watercourses, flood plains, steep slopes, valley lands, meander belts, Lake Ontario's shoreline, wetlands, and other hazardous lands. They ensure alterations don't affect flooding, erosion, or endanger health and safety during natural hazards foster sustainable development.

Rezoning & Minor Variance Applications

When property alterations or structures don't comply with Zoning By-laws, a site-specific amendment may be needed. The Committee of Adjustment ensures variances align with the general plan and are minor in nature. Our team manages the minor variance application process, handling document filings, hearings, and experienced in navigating rezoning complexities.