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The work
stages of an
architect’s
service Stage 4 – Documentation and Procurement
Work stage four follows your final approval of the design development stage and is divided into two
6 1 2
parts.
4.1 – Statutory / Local Authority Documentation
3
5
The architect will prepare drawings and documentation sufficient for approval by the local authority.
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This includes coordinating the technical documentation of the professional team and a further review
of the anticipated costs of the project. The architect will require your authority to submit documents to
the local authority on your behalf.
The approval of drawings and documentation by the local authority can prove to be a lengthy process.
SAIA and the Regional Institutes do engage with building control offices and other divisions within
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