Acadia Drafting specializes in architectural solutions for businesses, including commercial design and commercial permits and we work with municipalities and cities throughout Southern Ontario.
Whether you need to build or demolish, a commercial permit will ensure that your project complies with building regulations. To make the process easier and to ensure on-time delivery and a quick turnaround, all our drawings are done to code and follow your specifications. We can support you throughout your commercial building project, from beginning to end:
☑ All plans and drawings are Ontario Building Code compliant.
☑ Our projects are stamped by a BCIN professional and/or Engineer.
☑ We provide your city’s zoning department with a complete set of preliminary drawings.
☑ Our projects follow all health and safety standards.
☑ Quick turnaround time and no unnecessary delays.
For residential projects check out our Building Permit applications here.
Our experienced professionals will draw out your project as per the requirements of any municipality. With the ultimate goal of facilitating the process of obtaining a commercial permit, Acadia Drafting Toronto ensures you have all the necessary drawings (architectural, mechanical, structural, electrical and so on).
Whether you are looking to renovate or to build a new commercial space, we will help you turn your vision into reality with fast, reliable and accurate commercial permit applications. Be it for interior or exterior commercial projects, our team has the expertise to provide you with a full set of drawings, regardless of the industry. We specialize in:
| Commercial Project | Key Review Items | Common Drawings |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant / Takeout | Kitchen layout, exhaust systems, plumbing, washrooms, and occupancy requirements. | Floor plans, equipment layout, mechanical and plumbing coordination, and life safety drawings. |
| Retail Store | Store layout, exits, accessibility, and signage where applicable. | Existing and proposed floor plans, life safety plans, and elevations or details if required. |
| Office Fit-Out | Occupancy, exits, washrooms, partitions, and ventilation. | Floor plans, life safety plans, and mechanical coordination drawings. |
| Clinic / Personal Service | Washrooms, accessibility, plumbing, ventilation, and room usage. | Floor plans, plumbing and mechanical layouts, and building code notes. |
| Change of Use | New occupancy or use that may require building code upgrades. | Existing and proposed use plans, life safety drawings, and a code summary. |
We're here to address any inquiries you might have. While each project is distinct, here are some typical queries regarding permits for commercial permits.
Commercial permits are official documents issued by the government. They give businesses permission to do specific activities in commercial spaces, like building or renovating, putting up signs, or holding events. Permits make sure businesses follow rules and regulations to ensure safety and compliance with the law.
Yes, can can offer ongoing support and assistance if there are issues or changes after the permit has been obtained.
Our team assesses the situation, collaborates with the client to understand the changes, and then revises the necessary documentation accordingly. We work closely with local authorities to ensure that the modifications comply with regulations, facilitating a smooth resolution to unexpected challenges.
There are four distinct permit types that are offered in Toronto: zoning, minor variance, sign, and demolition. Zoning permits are necessary for new construction or modifications to existing structures, while minor variance permits are needed for minor adjustments to zoning by-laws.
You are required to acquire a building permit if you plan to: construct a new building exceeding ten square meters in area, install additional structures like mobile homes, conduct renovations, repairs, or extensions to an existing building, or change the building’s designated use.
Send the unit address, proposed business use, lease/landlord requirements, existing drawings if available, equipment layout, seating count if applicable, and target opening date.
Restaurants often involve kitchen exhaust, plumbing, grease/interceptor coordination, washrooms, ventilation, occupancy, and fire/life safety review.
Yes. If the proposed business use differs from the previous use, the city may review occupancy, code compliance, life safety, and accessibility requirements.
Home renovations, additions, custom home builds and more. We help homeowners get their building permit fast with a complete set of drawings prepared in-house by our experts.
We work with restaurant owners, retail store owners, office managers and any other commercial owners to get their building permits approved fast and make their project reality.
We also specialize in working with all kinds of industrial properties, including distribution centres, warehouses and even grow houses that are sustainable and fully functional.
We work with contractors and builders to ensure any project goes smoothly and the building permits get approved fast. We provide a full range of construction management services.
