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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-24

Low Density Housing - Addition / Alteration - Rear addition to the main and basement floor at the rear of this existing single detached house on this inside with lane site. Structural schedule B provided by Thomas van Wemeskerken

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Issued · Demolition · issued 2026-07-24

Low Density Housing - Demolition / Deconstruction - To demolish the existing single detached house (1980) on this site ($40,000) - declared non rental. • This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. • Demo to grade only. No soil disturbance or excavation of soil other than that which is incidental to the demolition is permitted under this permit. • Hazardous Building Materials Report Form signed by the QP, WorkSafeBC compliant Hazardous Materials Inspection Report, and WorkSafeBC compliant Post-Abatement Inspection Report must be submitted prior to calling for the Notice of Demolition Demo Contractor: Jas Dhami - Kingsman Excavating Ltd QP: MCA Environmental Consulting (Tarlochan (Terry) Sunar)

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Issued · Demolition · issued 2026-07-24

Enquiry Centre - Demolition / Deconstruction - To demolish the existing 1 family dwelling fire damaged, to grade (1926). ***It has been deemed dangerous and unfit for occupancy*** This demolition was reviewed under VBBL 2025. Refer Case File CF-2025-012172 Demolition Contractor: J & R Excavation & Demolition LTD. Tyler Matthew tyler@jrexcavation.com QP: Epoch Environmental Consulting Ltd - Adrian Lee, Email: info@uescanada.ca Geo Tech: Entech Environmental Consultants - Ward Phillips, P. Eng

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-24

Field Review - Addition / Alteration - 1227 E 22ND AV To remove and replace damaged front porch structural components with new porch floor, wall, stairs, handrails guards and footing at this existing single family home on this site. Schedule B Structural: Carlos Chiu - Chiu Hippmann Engineering Inc 604-737-9830

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-24

Field Review - Addition / Alteration - Interior alterations to change the use from Retail to Health Care Office and provide tenant improvements to this unit on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building. Ok for Field Review as per Jamie Z, July 2, 2026 Schedule A and B Arch provided by George Miu, Architect, 604-631-6400, george.miu@kasian.com Schedule B Elect provided by Kevin Pearson, Engineer, 604-687-1800, kevin.pearson@introba.com Schedule B Mech and Plumb provided by Kai Chen, Engineer, 604-687-1800, kai.chen@introba.com

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-24

Field Review - Addition / Alteration - Interior alterations to install a shaft wall for electrical ductwork in the lobby on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Ok for Field Review as per Jamie Z, June 24, 2026 Schedule A and B Arch provided by Danny Wong, Architect, 604-773-2068, dwong@architelier.com Schedule B Elect provided by Roger Dupuis, Engineer, 604-569-6500, roger.dupuis@aesengr.com

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-24

Field Review - Addition / Alteration - #200-700 W Georgia Street Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing Office (Group D) for the existing full floor tenant at #200 - 700 W Georgia Street, on the 2nd floor in this existing commercial building on this site. Okay for FR as per I.Celic June 13, 2026 Schedule A provided by Warren Schmidt | B+H Architects Inc. | 604-367-5163 Schedule B (Architectural) provided by Warren Schmidt | B+H Architects Inc. | 604-367-5163 Schedule B (Electrical) provided by Ian Grannary | Smith and Andersen Consulting Engineering | 778-313-0505 Schedule B (Mechanical/Plumbing) provided by Christopher Liu | Smith and Andersen (Vancouver) | 604-294-8414 Note: Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trade’s permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing)."

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-24

Field Review - Addition / Alteration - 4650 Gladstone St Interior alterations to the ceiling area of this existing Restaurant Class 1 on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Ok for Field review per Jamie Z., Mar 3, 2026. Schedule B - MECH - Alex Z.Q. Li - 778-323-1368 DBI to determine if Structural engineer is required for proposed additional weight on ceiling.

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Issued · New Building · issued 2026-07-24

Low Density Housing - New Building - Building 4 - BP-2026-00304: To construct a Multiple Dwelling 'Multiplex' with three-storey one dwelling unit with an attached 2-car carport for Building 4 Refer to Site Permit: BP-2026-00301 The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED CARPORT, to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Note: This is a 3 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1.\tHRV proposed – Located in main floor bedroom closet 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in southeast side yard, Interior component located in main floor mech room 3.\tSchedule B: Dr. T.A.A. El-Amoury, P.Eng., Struc.Eng., (604.336.5080) Structural & Arch 1.5 Glass Guards 4.\tSchedule B: A. Gannochka, P.Eng. (604.500.8851) Geotechnical 5.\tHPO: Residential Builder- Fernandes Homes Ltd. Address Information: Building 4 8638 Angus Drive - One Dwelling Unit (1st-3rd level) All work is to conform to the archaeological monitoring program identified by Archer Cultural Resource Management Corp in the “Archaeological Impact Assessment Interim Report 2024-0191-14690” under Heritage Conservation Act Permit Inspection Permit 2024-0191, Alteration Permit 2024-0375, MIB-2024-069-AIA, SHIP #2024-053, TWN-24056-24067. ***This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025.***

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Issued · New Building · issued 2026-07-24

Low Density Housing - New Building - Building 3 - BP-2026-00303: To construct a Multiple Dwelling 'Multiplex' with three-storey one dwelling unit for Building 3 Refer to Site Permit: BP-2026-00301 The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Note: This is a 3 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1.\tHRV proposed – Located in third storey WIC 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in northwest side, Interior component located in main floor mech room 3.\tSchedule B: Dr. T.A.A. El-Amoury, P.Eng., Struc.Eng., (604.336.5080) Structural & Arch 1.5 Glass Guards 4.\tSchedule B: A. Gannochka, P.Eng. (604.500.8851) Geotechnical 5.\tHPO: Residential Builder- Fernandes Homes Ltd. Address Information: Building 3 8628 Angus Drive - One Dwelling Unit (1st-3rd level) All work is to conform to the archaeological monitoring program identified by Archer Cultural Resource Management Corp in the “Archaeological Impact Assessment Interim Report 2024-0191-14690” under Heritage Conservation Act Permit Inspection Permit 2024-0191, Alteration Permit 2024-0375, MIB-2024-069-AIA, SHIP #2024-053, TWN-24056-24067. ***This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025.***

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Issued · New Building · issued 2026-07-24

Low Density Housing - New Building - Building 2 - BP-2026-00302: To construct a Multiple Dwelling 'Multiplex' with three-storey two dwelling units for Building 2 Refer to Site Permit: BP-2026-00301 The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D. Note: This is a 3 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1.\tHRV proposed – Located in third storey WIC 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in building both sides, Interior component located in main floor mech room 3.\tSchedule B: Dr. T.A.A. El-Amoury, P.Eng., Struc.Eng., (604.336.5080) Structural & Arch 1.5 Glass Guards 4.\tSchedule B: A. Gannochka, P.Eng. (604.500.8851) Geotechnical 5.\tHPO: Residential Builder- Fernandes Homes Ltd. Address Information: Building 2 (West) (Closest to Angus Dr) #1 – 1768 SW Marine Drive – One Dwelling Unit (east side 1st-3rd level) #2 – 1768 SW Marine Drive – One Dwelling Unit (west side 1st-3rd level) All work is to conform to the archaeological monitoring program identified by Archer Cultural Resource Management Corp in the “Archaeological Impact Assessment Interim Report 2024-0191-14690” under Heritage Conservation Act Permit Inspection Permit 2024-0191, Alteration Permit 2024-0375, MIB-2024-069-AIA, SHIP #2024-053, TWN-24056-24067. ***This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025.***

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Issued · New Building · issued 2026-07-24

Low Density Housing - New Building - To construct a Multiple Dwelling 'Multiplex' with three-storey two dwelling unit for Bldg 1, three-storey two dwelling unit for Bldg 2, three-storey one dwelling unit for Bldg 3, three-storey one dwelling unit with an attached 2-car carport for Bldg 4, and 10 surface parking, for a total of 4 buildings, 6 units and 12 parking spaces, having vehicular access from Angus Drive. Bldg 1 - BP-2026-00301 (Site Permit and Bldg 1 permit) - Two dwelling units - Southeast Bldg 2 - BP-2026-00302 - Two dwelling units - Northeast Bldg 3 - BP-2026-00303 - One dwelling unit - Northwest Bldg 4 - BP-2026-00304 - One dwelling unit - Southwest This permit is for site project work and construction of Bldg 1. The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D. Note: This is a 3 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1.\tHRV proposed – Unit #1 located in third storey WIC, Unit #2 located in third storey storage 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in building both sides, Interior component located in main floor mech room 3.\tSchedule B: Dr. T.A.A. El-Amoury, P.Eng., Struc.Eng., (604.336.5080) Structural & Arch 1.5 Glass Guards 4.\tSchedule B: A. Gannochka, P.Eng. (604.500.8851) Geotechnical 5.\tHPO: Residential Builder- Fernandes Homes Ltd. Address Information: Building 1 (East) (Closest to the Park) #1 – 1748 SW Marine Drive - One Dwelling Unit (east side 1st-3rd level) #2 – 1748 SW Marine Drive - One Dwelling Unit (west side 1st-3rd level) All work is to conform to the archaeological monitoring program identified by Archer Cultural Resource Management Corp in the “Archaeological Impact Assessment Interim Report 2024-0191-14690” under Heritage Conservation Act Permit Inspection Permit 2024-0191, Alteration Permit 2024-0375, MIB-2024-069-AIA, SHIP #2024-053, TWN-24056-24067. ***This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025.***

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Issued · Demolition · issued 2026-07-24

Low Density Housing - Demolition / Deconstruction - To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – Budget Excavating & Trucking Ltd This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.***

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Issued · New Building · issued 2026-07-24

High Density Housing / Commercial - New Building - To construct a 3-storey multiple dwelling "multiplex" containing a total of 3 dwelling units with a detached accessory building at the rear providing 4 parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. NOTES 1. This permit has been reviewed under the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law (#12511) with amendments effective on March 1, 2025. 2. Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D.

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-24

High Density Housing / Commercial - Addition / Alteration - Interior and exterior alterations and porch addition this existing First Shaughnessy Heritage Conservation Area Heritage B Single Detached House and, to keep the existing detached garage at the rear providing 2 parking spaces having vehicular access from Cedar Crescent. BRB notes: - 4-storey, Part 3 building - Part 4 design - The upgrade requirements are determined by Table 11.2.1.4.(1) - A, B and C and Table 11.2.1.4.(2). - Building envelope and environmental separation as per Part 5 design. - This application is reviewed under VBBL 2019. - Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action.

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-23

Direct to Inspections - Addition / Alteration - Exterior alterations to replace the door to the roof deck of this existing dwelling unit #1103 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK to process as DTI as per J. Zhang July 13, 2026

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-23

Field Review - Addition / Alteration - Exterior alterations to enclose open patio area adding 611.08 sqft in floor area at this existing laneway house on this lot OK for Field Review per S. Shin Jun 8, 26 Schedule B provided by Jason Hui, Engineer, 778-319-3403, info@vancouvereng.ca

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-23

Field Review - Addition / Alteration - 845 AVISON WAY Exterior alterations to add a platform to support new frog ponds next to a walkway leading to the Discovery Education Centre of this existing Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre. Schedule B Structural: John Kay - Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. 604-738-0048

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Issued · Demolition · issued 2026-07-23

Low Density Housing - Demolition / Deconstruction - To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) on this site. Demo Declaration –AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. QP: odin's eye inspections (kurt mcinnes) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.***

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Issued · New Building · issued 2026-07-23

Low Density Housing - New Building - To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($300,000) having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.Covenant not required with existing house 2.No Strata Titling permitted 3.Heat Pump mini split proposed – internal component in main floor mech. room 4.Schedule B: (Shambhu N. Biswas) P.Eng (604-250-8666) Geotechnical & Structural 5.HPO: Owner Builder- (Jeewan Bhanot #93018) Address Information: BUILDING 1 #1- 5555 Inverness St - Single Detached House BUILDING 2 #3- 5555 Inverness St- Laneway House (1st and 2nd Floor) Address and suite numbers assigned as per approved plans for Fire and Emergency response. The address numbers are to be posted on the building to be visible from the street and the suite numbers are to be posted at the suite entries in accordance with the Building By-law prior to final inspection. ***This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025.***

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-23

Direct to Inspections - Addition / Alteration - #509 - 2528 E BROADWAY Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at #509 - 2528 E BROADWAY of this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Okay for DTI per A. Best July 14, 2026

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-23

Field Review - Addition / Alteration - #450 - 4th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing vacant office space in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: demo and construction to select areas to alter layout to create and open office area and receiving area. Electrical and mechanical to suit. * District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Inspection is required. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-23

Field Review - Addition / Alteration - U14 – 601 W Broadway Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for an existing healthcare office tenant within an existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes newly configured non load bearing interior partition walls, relocation of the existing utility room sink to accommodate a proposed storage space, and associated plumbing and electrical work. Ok for Field Review as per J. Kuhleitner

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Issued · Addition Alteration · issued 2026-07-23

Field Review - Addition / Alteration - #1110 and #1140 combining / retaining #1110 Interior alterations to the 11th floor to combine units #1110 and #1140 and retain #1110 and provide imrovements for a new office tenant in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work; remove a demising wall, partition walls, and construct new partition walls for new layout. Electrical, Mechanical/plumbving, & Sprinklers to suit. Letters of Assurance submitted: - Schedule A and Architectural Schedule B by Mehdi Naseri Harandi, AIBC, Architect. ph#604 720-4555. - Electrical Schedule B by Lei (Leo) Huang, P.Eng. ph# 604 255-1169. - Mech/Plumbing Schedule B by Dan Prescott, P.Eng. ph#604 255-1169 Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing)

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Issued · Demolition · issued 2026-07-22

Low Density Housing - Demolition / Deconstruction - To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1914) on this site – declared non rental. • This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. • This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) with a recycling requirement of 75% of non-hazardous construction materials. Note: Pre-1910 houses will need to salvage a minimum of 3 metric tonnes of wood. Demolition Contractor: Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd (Tina Luo) QP: Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd (David Yang)