Service · No. 07

Permits & stamps, we handle the paperwork.

Municipal permit packages + P.Eng stamps where required. Most GTA municipalities + structural racking above 25 ft. We do the paperwork, you sign off.

What this service is

Permit application + engineering review.

Most racking projects don't need a permit. Some absolutely do — and getting it wrong means the city can red-tag your install and shut down the warehouse.

Permit requirements vary by municipality. As a general guide: racking over 25 ft tall, racking that supports pedestrian access, racking on a mezzanine, and racking in a seismic-rated building typically requires a building permit + engineered stamp. We track the requirements across every GTA municipality and handle the application as part of our supply-and-design scope.

Our P.Eng partner reviews and stamps drawings under signed engagement. You don't hire a separate engineer, you don't manage the back-and-forth — we coordinate everything and deliver a permit-ready package for your municipality.

Process

Four steps. No surprises.

01

Requirements check

We confirm whether your project requires a permit based on municipality + racking spec. Free as part of any quote.

02

Drawing review

Our P.Eng partner reviews the racking layout against the Ontario Building Code + manufacturer specs. Stamps drawings under signed engagement.

03

Permit application

Application package compiled — stamped drawings, BOM, anchor calculations, site plan. Submitted to the municipality on your behalf.

04

Approval & follow-up

We track the file through approval, respond to any plan-examiner queries, and route the approved permit back to you for posting on-site.

Deliverables

What you get, in your hands.

i.
Permit Requirements Check
Free as part of any quote. We confirm whether your project requires a permit — and if not, we document why so you have it in writing.
ii.
Stamped Engineering Drawings
Reviewed + sealed by our P.Eng partner. Cross-references CSA A344-17 + manufacturer specs + Ontario Building Code applicable clauses.
iii.
Municipal Application Package
Stamped drawings, BOM, anchor calculations, site plan compiled in the format your specific municipality requires. We submit on your behalf.
iv.
Approval Routing
We respond to plan-examiner queries, track the file through approval, and deliver the approved permit ready to post on-site.
Compliance

Aligned with Ontario's current standards.

Ontario Building Code

OBC 2024 Compliance

Current OBC clauses govern racking permit requirements based on height, occupancy, and structural conditions. Our P.Eng reviews every drawing against the active OBC version.

Engineering

P.Eng Stamp (PEO)

Stamps issued by Professional Engineers Ontario member firms. Required for all racking permits in every GTA municipality.

Manufacturer Compliance

RMI / CSA A344-17

Engineering review cross-references the racking manufacturer's published spec sheets + the relevant CSA + ANSI MH16.1 clauses.

Frequently asked

Questions we hear most.

Send us your address + the racking spec. We'll confirm in 24 hours whether a permit is required — and document the answer in writing either way. Common triggers: over 25 ft tall, mezzanine-mounted, supports pedestrian access, or in a seismic-rated building.
Get started

Project needs a permit? Send the address. We'll confirm in 24 hr.