Description
Review construction documents and permit applications to determine compliance with building codes, zoning, fire and life safety, accessibility, and related regulations; coordinate multidisciplinary reviews, issue permits or correction notices, and guide applicants toward code-compliant solutions.
- • Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans for compliance with codes, zoning, and ordinances.
- • Evaluate life safety on plans, including occupancy, construction type, fire-resistance, egress, fire protection, and accessibility.
- • Perform structural plan checks for load paths, lateral systems, foundations, and material specifications.
- • Check site plans for setbacks, grading, drainage, floodplain, and right-of-way requirements.
- • Verify energy code, ventilation, and green building requirements using submitted calculations and documentation.
- • Review engineering reports, calculations, and special inspection statements for completeness and accuracy.
- • Coordinate plan reviews with fire, planning, public works, and health agencies; consolidate and reconcile comments.
- • Issue plan approvals, permits, or correction notices; track review status and deadlines.
- • Maintain detailed records of submittals, revisions, approvals, and correspondence in permitting systems.
- • Meet with applicants to explain code requirements, review comments, and acceptable remedies.
- • Conduct pre-application meetings and over-the-counter reviews; perform expedited reviews when criteria are met.
- • Review deferred submittals, shop drawings, and product approvals for code compliance.
- • Evaluate alternative materials, designs, and methods requests; prepare findings and recommendations.
- • Determine permit valuations and fees based on scope and fee schedules.
- • Coordinate with field inspectors to ensure construction matches approved plans; process revisions and RFIs.
- • Train, mentor, or lead junior plan examiners; support quality assurance of reviews.
- • Review plans for specialized systems such as elevators, commercial kitchens, solar PV, and generators.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
