Can AI confirm that a construction permit will be approved?
No. AI may assist with extraction, organisation and comparison, but the competent authority determines the application through its own process. A generated compliance score is not an authority decision or a professional certificate.
Where should I obtain the actual document requirements?
Start with the responsible authority’s current guidance and the applicable legal framework. Record the source, edition, relevant section and access date. Keep conditional items and unresolved applicability questions visible. See jurisdiction and scope.
What belongs in a minimum requirement ledger?
Record a stable requirement identifier, source, applicability, document identifier, evidence location, reviewed revision, owner and review status. Keep the requirement separate from the evidence so you can see which requirements remain unsupported.
Is a missing document the same as an authority question?
No. Missing means expected information was not located. An authority question means applicability, interpretation or the acceptable evidence route remains unresolved. A conflict is different again: two sources disagree. Assign different next actions to these findings.
Can automated checks replace a qualified reviewer?
No. They can help identify administrative inconsistencies, but technical assessment and professional responsibilities remain with the relevant people. Record the purpose and limits of each review, including what was not checked.
Is a PDF or IFC file automatically suitable for submission?
No. Follow the receiving authority’s current format, naming, size, signature and upload requirements. An openable file may still have the wrong page format, missing attachments or an unsuitable issue status.
What should happen when a drawing revision changes?
Register the change, identify linked requirements and documents, reopen affected checks and record review against the replacement revision. Retain the earlier issue in a clearly separated archive according to your records policy. Read revision control.
Should I upload confidential files to an AI service?
Only after assessing permission, confidentiality, personal data, security, retention and contractual terms. Use the minimum necessary material. Removing a filename does not necessarily remove sensitive information from the document itself.
Does the contact tool send or save my query?
No. It constructs text in the current browser page. You can edit, copy or download it; it is not submitted or persistently saved by the tool. A copied draft enters your device clipboard, and a downloaded file remains wherever your browser saves it. See Draft a File Query.
Does a portal receipt mean the application is approved?
No. Receipt, validation and substantive determination can be separate milestones. Preserve the status actually stated by the authority and keep its correspondence with the exact bundle issued.