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CITY OF VANCOUVER
Professional’s Seal
and Signature
SCHEDULE B
ASSURANCE OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND
COMMITMENT FOR FIELD REVIEW
Forming Part of Subsection 2.2.7., Division C of the
Building By-law
Certified Professional’s
Stamp and Signature
(if applicable)
Notes:
i) This letter must be submitted prior to the commencement of construction activities of the components identified below.
A separate
letter must be submitted by each registered professional of record.
ii) This letter is
endorsed by: Architectural Institute of B.C. and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the
Province of British Columbia.
To: The Chief Building Official
Re: _________________________________________
Name of Project (Print)
_________________________________________
Address of Project (Print)
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Components of the plans and supporting documents prepared by this registered professional in support of the application for
the building permit as outlined below substantially comply with the Building By-law and other applicable enactments respecting
safety except for construction safety aspects.
The undersigned hereby undertakes to be responsible for field reviews of the above referenced components during
construction as indicated on the ‘‘SUMMARY OF DESIGN AND FIELD REVIEW REQUIREMENTS’’ below.
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CRP’s Initials
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The undersigned hereby gives assurance that the design of the
(Initial those of the items listed below that apply to this registered professional
of record. All the disciplines will not necessarily be employed on every project.)
____________ ARCHITECTURAL
____________ STRUCTURAL
____________ MECHANICAL
____________ PLUMBING
____________ FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
____________ ELECTRICAL
____________ GEOTECHNICAL — temporary
____________ GEOTECHNICAL — permanent
Building Permit No._______________
(for Building Official’s use)
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Certified Professional’s
Stamp and Signature
(if applicable)
(If the Registered Professional of Record is a member of a firm, complete the following.)
I am a member of the firm _______________________________________________________________________
(Print name of firm)
and I sign this letter on behalf of the firm.
Note: The above letter must be signed by registered professional of record, who is a registered professional.
The Building By-law defines a registered professional to mean
(a) a person who is registered or licensed to practise as an architect under the Architects Act, or
(b) a person who is registered or licensed to practise as a professional engineer under the Engineers and
Geoscientists Act.
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CRP’s Initials
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Project Address
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Discipline
The undersigned also undertakes to notify the Chief Building Official in writing as soon as possible if the undersigned’s contract
for field review is terminated at any time during construction.
I certify that I am a registered professional as defined in the Building By-law.
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Registered Professional’s Name (Print)
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_______________________________
Address (Print)
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Phone No. and Email address
Building Permit No._______________
(for Building Official’s use)
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______ MECHANICAL
3.1 HVAC systems and devices, including high building requirements where applicable
3.2 Fire dampers at required fire separations
3.3 Continuity of fire separations at HVAC penetrations
3.4 Functional testing of mechanically related fire emergency systems and devices
3.5 Maintenance manuals for mechanical systems
3.6 Structural capacity of mechanical components, including anchorage and seismic restraint
3.7 Review of all applicable shop drawings
3.8 Mechanical systems, Part 10 requirements (ASHRAE, NECB, ZEBP, etc)
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CRP’s Initial
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__________________________
Project Address
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Discipline
SUMMARY OF DESIGN AND FIELD REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
(Initial applicable discipline below and cross out and initial only those items not applicable to the project.)
_______ ARCHITECTURAL
1.1 Fire resisting assemblies
1.2 Fire separations and their continuity
1.3 Closures, including tightness and operation
1.4 Egress systems, including access to exit within suites and floor areas
1.5 Performance and physical safety features (guardrails, handrails, etc.)
1.6 Structural capacity of architectural components, including anchorage and seismic restraint
1.7 Sound control
1.8 Landscaping, screening and site grading
1.9 Provisions for firefighting access
1.10 Access requirements for persons with disabilities
1.11 Elevating devices
1.12 Functional testing of architecturally related fire emergency systems and devices
1.13 Development Permit and conditions therein
1.14 Interior signage, including acceptable materials, dimensions and locations
1.15 Review of all applicable shop drawings
1.16 Interior and exterior finishes
1.17 Dampproofing and/or waterproofing of walls and slabs below grade
1.18 Roofing and flashings
1.19 Wall cladding systems
1.20 Condensation control and cavity ventilation
1.21 Exterior glazing
1.22 Integration of building envelope components
1.23 Environmental separation requirements (Part 5)
1.24 Building envelope, Part 10 requirements (ASHRAE, NECB, ZEBP, etc)
Building Permit No._______________
(for Building Official’s use)
Professional’s Seal
and Signature
Certified Professional’s
Stamp and Signature
(if applicable)
_______ STRUCTURAL
2.1 Structural capacity of structural components of the building, including anchorage and seismic restraint
2.2 Structural aspects of deep foundations
2.3 Review of all applicable shop drawings
2.4 Structural aspects of unbonded post-tensioned concrete design and construction
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__________________________
Project Address
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Discipline
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PLUMBING
4.1 Roof drainage systems
4.2 Site and foundation drainage systems
4.3 Plumbing systems and devices
4.4 Continuity of fire separations at plumbing penetrations
4.5 Functional testing of plumbing related fire emergency systems and devices
4.6 Maintenance manuals for plumbing systems
4.7 Structural capacity of plumbing components, including anchorage and seismic restraint
4.8 Review of all applicable shop drawings
4.9 Plumbing systems, Part 10 requirements (ASHRAE, NECB, ZEBP, etc)
4.10 Plumbing systems, testing, confirmation
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FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
5.1 Suppression system classification for type of occupancy
5.2 Design coverage, including concealed or special areas
5.3 Compatibility and location of electrical supervision, ancillary alarm and control devices
5.4 Evaluation of the capacity of city (municipal) water supply versus system demands and domestic demand,
including pumping devices where necessary
5.5 Qualification of welder, quality of welds and material
5.6 Review of all applicable shop drawings
5.7 Acceptance testing for ‘‘Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate’’ as per NFPA Standards
5.8 Maintenance program and manual for suppression systems
5.9 Structural capacity of sprinkler components, including anchorage and seismic restraint
5.10 For partial systems — confirm sprinklers are installed in all areas where required
5.11 Fire Department connections and hydrant locations
5.12 Fire hose standpipes
5.13 Freeze protection measures for fire suppression systems
5.14 Functional testing of fire suppression systems and devices
_______ ELECTRICAL
6.1 Electrical systems and devices, including high building requirements where applicable
6.2 Continuity of fire separations at electrical penetrations
6.3 Functional testing of electrical related fire emergency systems and devices
6.4 Electrical systems and devices maintenance manuals
6.5 Structural capacity of electrical components, including anchorage and seismic restraint
6.6 Clearances from buildings of all electrical utility equipment
6.7 Fire protection of wiring for emergency systems
6.8 Review of all applicable shop drawings
6.9 Electrical systems, Part 10 requirements (ASHRAE, NECB, ZEBP, etc)
6.10 Electrical systems, testing, confirmation
6.11 Radio Antenna Systems
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GEOTECHNICAL — Temporary
7.1 Excavation
7.2 Shoring
7.3 Underpinning
7.4 Temporary construction dewatering
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GEOTECHNICAL — Permanent
8.1 Bearing capacity of the soil
8.2 Geotechnical aspects of deep foundations
8.3 Compaction of engineered fill
8.4 Structural considerations of soil, including slope stability and seismic loading
8.5 Backfill
8.6 Permanent dewatering
8.7 Permanent underpinning
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CRP’s Initial
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Building Permit No._______________
(for Building Official’s use)
Professional’s Seal and
Signature
Certified Professional’s
Stamp and Signature
(if applicable)