Building Permit Drawings in Ontario: What You Need for Approval
A practical guide to permit-ready drawing sets, OBC compliance, and municipal submission expectations across Ontario.
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Design, drafting & permit insights
Practical guides for homeowners, builders, and design partners across Ontario — written by the Archiflow Studio team.
ADU & Second Dwelling Unit Plans in Toronto and the GTA
Planning considerations, zoning context, and permit drawings for garden suites, laneway units, and legal basement apartments.
Read article →OBC-Compliant Residential Floor Plans: Key Code Touchpoints
Stair dimensions, egress, smoke alarms, and spatial clearances that residential plans must address under the Ontario Building Code.
Read article →Building Permits in Hamilton & Burlington: Process Overview
Steps from application to issuance for residential and small commercial projects in Hamilton and Burlington, Ontario.
Read article →Commercial Tenant Improvement Drawings in the GTA
Fit-out documentation, code triggers, and permit strategy for retail, office, and light commercial spaces.
Read article →Home Additions & Renovations: Permit Drawings That Pass Review
As-built surveys, structural coordination, and scope clarity for additions, second-storey expansions, and interior renovations.
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