AI Transparency Statement

Last updated: February 2026

How AI Is Used

PermitSnapshot, operated by 1000144294 ONTARIO INC, uses large language model (LLM) technology to generate preliminary feasibility reports. Here is exactly how AI is involved in our service:

Report Generation

• Your project details from the intake form are sent to an AI model
• The AI analyzes your inputs against its training knowledge of Ontario regulatory context
• A structured report is generated using a predefined schema with required sections
• The report is returned to you through our platform

What the AI Knows

• General Ontario Building Code provisions
• General Ontario Planning Act framework
• General Conservation Authorities Act framework
• Common municipal permit processes in Ontario
• General construction terminology and best practices

What the AI Does NOT Do

• Does NOT retrieve or verify specific municipal zoning by-laws in real-time
• Does NOT access property records, title searches, or GIS data
• Does NOT check conservation authority mapping
• Does NOT verify heritage designations
• Does NOT calculate specific setbacks, lot coverage, or other zoning parameters
• Does NOT provide professional opinions or certifications

Anti-Hallucination Guardrails

We have implemented specific measures to reduce AI hallucination (generating false or unverified information):

• Conservative language: The AI is instructed to use cautious language ("may," "likely," "needs verification") rather than definitive statements
• Structured output: Reports follow a strict schema that requires confidence levels and source citations for each section
• No specific numbers: The AI is instructed not to output specific zoning numbers (setbacks, coverage percentages) unless verifiable
• Clear categorization: Information is categorized as "user-provided," "general Ontario context," or "needs confirmation"
• Mandatory disclaimers: Every report includes disclaimers and limitations that cannot be removed

Confidence Levels

Each section of the report includes a confidence indicator:

• High confidence: Based on well-established Ontario regulatory framework (e.g., "a building permit is generally required for additions")
• Medium confidence: Based on common Ontario practices but may vary by municipality
• Low confidence: Requires verification with the specific municipality or authority

Model Information

• Model type: Large language model (LLM)
• Training data cutoff: The model's training data has a cutoff date and may not reflect the most recent regulatory changes
• No real-time data: The model does not access real-time databases, websites, or APIs during report generation
• Version tracking: Each report includes the model version used for generation

Limitations

AI-generated content has inherent limitations:

• May contain errors or inaccuracies despite guardrails
• Cannot replace professional judgment or site-specific analysis
• May not reflect recent regulatory changes
• Cannot account for unique site conditions not described in the intake form
• May produce different outputs for similar inputs (non-deterministic)

Your Responsibility

By using this service, you acknowledge that AI-generated reports are a starting point for research, not a substitute for professional advice. Always verify report findings with your municipality and qualified professionals.