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The Online Application Portal (spec 2.1) accepts building permit applications 24/7. The Application Wizard guides applicants through a step-by-step process specific to their permit type — new construction, addition, alteration, demolition, change of use, conditional, or occupancy. Document checklist validates all required submissions (drawings, specifications, site plan, applicable law checklist per OBC) before acceptance. Incomplete applications are returned with a specific deficiency list. Fees are calculated automatically and collected at submission.

The AI Plan Review Engine (spec 8.1) performs a computer vision scan of submitted drawings, generating a preliminary review checklist highlighting potential non-compliance across fire separations, barrier-free design (OBC + AODA), egress paths, structural sizing, and energy efficiency (SB-10/SB-12). Plans examiners (spec 3.2) receive the AI-flagged items and conduct professional review by discipline. Non-compliance items are recorded with specific OBC section references. The AI model learns from examiner corrections — accuracy improves with each review cycle.

The Review Circulation Engine (spec 2.5) routes the application to all required departments simultaneously (parallel review) or sequentially based on permit type configuration. Building code (plans examiner), fire code (fire prevention), site plan (planning), grading (engineering), access (traffic), and heritage (for designated properties) each record their decision: approved, approved with conditions, rejected, or more information required. The consolidated review summary aggregates all department decisions, conditions, and comments for the Building Official's final decision.

The Permit Document Generator (spec 3.4) auto-generates the building permit document with permit number, property address, owner, contractor, scope of work, conditions categorized as pre-construction, during-construction, and pre-occupancy, required inspection sequence, and posting notice. The permit is available digitally through the applicant portal and contractor portal. Development charges are collected at building permit issuance (spec 3.3) if not collected earlier in the planning process.

The Inspection Scheduler (spec 5.1) manages the full inspection sequence for building permits — footing, framing, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, and final. Applicants and contractors self-schedule through the portal. The Route Optimizer (spec 5.2) plans daily routes by geography for 25%+ more inspections per day. Inspectors use the Mobile Inspector App (spec 5.3) with OBC-specific checklists, photo documentation (GPS-stamped), and signature collection. Pass/fail results are recorded in real-time with immediate notification to the applicant.

The Occupancy & Orders Module (spec 5.5) processes the final inspection and occupancy permit when all inspections have passed, conditions are cleared, and utilities are confirmed connected. Partial occupancy permits are supported for phased construction. The occupancy certificate is generated with all required information. Construction activity data — permit type, construction value, residential units, commercial floor space — feeds the Construction Dashboard (spec 10.2) for council reporting and economic development intelligence.