We review hundreds of plan sets each year, and the ones that turn around fastest almost always have the same things in common. Here’s the checklist we wish every builder ran through before hitting “submit.”
Before you submit
- Cover sheet fundamentals. Project address, scope, construction type, occupancy, applicable code edition, and a clear code analysis. Missing any of these is the #1 cause of day-one rejections.
- Signed and sealed by the right disciplines. Architectural, structural, MEP, and fire protection as applicable. Digital seals are fine — just make sure the date is current.
- Site and civil coordination. Setbacks, easements, and drainage should match the survey. Mismatches here stall permit issuance, not just review.
- Energy compliance paperwork. Florida Energy Code forms (or ComCheck/ResCheck as applicable) included as sheets, not just backup.
- Product approvals. For exterior components, include the FL# or NOA and confirm the installation detail matches the approval.
Red flags that always trigger comments
- Structural notes that reference an older code edition than the architectural set
- Egress diagrams without travel distances called out
- Mechanical drawings without equipment schedules
- Missing wind-load design parameters on the structural cover sheet
A quick self-review trick
Print the cover sheet, the life-safety plan, and one typical floor plan. Hand them to someone on your team who didn’t draw them. If they can’t explain the project scope in 60 seconds from just those three pages, the reviewer probably can’t either.
Ready to submit? Start your plan submission and we’ll have comments back within 3–5 business days.