The plans are required to define the extent of building works by outlining its configuration, use, appearance and fire safety provisions.

The plans must include:

• full dimensions, drawn to a suitable scale
• a plan of each floor section
• a site plan
• each elevation of the building levels of the lowest floor and any yard or vacant area belonging to that floor and the levels of the adjacent ground
• the height, design, construction and provision for fire safety and fire resistance; and
• identification of any alterations and additions to an existing building