What is in a UBC permit set?

Structural drawings sized to the project and jurisdiction. The sample on this page runs from a 3D cover sheet and general notes to the foundation anchor bolt plan, framing plan, shear bracing plan and typical wall and truss connection details.

Which states do you prepare permit sets for?

California, Texas, Florida and South Carolina in the US, as well as Australia, New Zealand, Hyderabad, Chile and Dubai, UAE.

Do you cover CFS, LGSF and wood?

Yes. Permit documentation covers cold-formed steel, light-gauge steel and wood construction, residential and commercial.

Are the drawings stamped?

Where the jurisdiction requires it, the permit set is stamped.

What do you need from me?

Plans purchased online, existing drawings or a project concept. Send your drawings and a detailer replies with a scope, price and timeline within one working day.

Permit sets

Permit Sets

Complete, code-compliant permit sets: structural drawings, ready for submission.

Updated October 18, 2026

Sheet S101, foundation anchor bolt plan: gridlines, hold-down and anchor bolt locations, anchor and hold-down schedules and notes — S101 · Foundation anchor bolt plan

A permit set is a comprehensive package for CFS, LGSF and wood construction drawings and documents submitted to local building authorities for approval before construction begins. It provides the information required to demonstrate compliance with applicable building codes, zoning requirements, and jurisdictional standards for residential and commercial projects. UBC BIM supports permit documentation for projects across the USA, including California, Texas, Florida, and South Carolina, as well as Australia, New Zealand, Hyderabad, Chile, and Dubai, UAE.

What Permit Sets Include

Sheet S201, structural framing plan: bearing walls, roof trusses at 24 inch centres, girder, posts, and the bearing wall, header and post schedules — S201 · Framing plan: wall panels and trusses

Depending on project scope and jurisdiction, a permit set may include structural drawings. These documents provide clear information on building layouts, dimensions, materials, structural systems, utilities, site conditions, and other technical requirements needed for plan review.

Sheet S251, shear bracing plan: X-braced shear walls with hold-downs and the shear wall schedule — S251 · Shear bracing plan

A complete and coordinated permit set helps streamline the approval process and reduce delays caused by missing or inconsistent information. UBC BIM develops detailed, BIM-driven permit documentation aligned with project requirements and local jurisdictional standards, helping builders, developers, contractors, and design teams move efficiently from design and approval to construction.

Sample output

Sheets from a UBC permit set for a light-gauge steel garage: foundation anchor bolts, framing, shear bracing and the typical connection details. Select a sheet to see it full size.

Sheet S620, typical wall details: load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls, stud connections, header, hold-down, X-bracing and shear panel connections — S620 · Wall connection details

Sheet S640, typical truss details: truss to wall bearing, girder to post, girder to truss, ceiling panel connections, roof overhang and back-to-back header — S640 · Truss connection details

Questions about permit sets

What is in a UBC permit set?: Structural drawings sized to the project and jurisdiction. The sample on this page runs from a 3D cover sheet and general notes to the foundation anchor bolt plan, framing plan, shear bracing plan and typical wall and truss connection details.
Which states do you prepare permit sets for?: California, Texas, Florida and South Carolina in the US, as well as Australia, New Zealand, Hyderabad, Chile and Dubai, UAE.
Do you cover CFS, LGSF and wood?: Yes. Permit documentation covers cold-formed steel, light-gauge steel and wood construction, residential and commercial.
Are the drawings stamped?: Where the jurisdiction requires it, the permit set is stamped.
What do you need from me?: Plans purchased online, existing drawings or a project concept. Send your drawings and a detailer replies with a scope, price and timeline within one working day.

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