Get Plan Review Checklist

The Plan Review Checklist is an essential tool for ensuring that your residential project meets the necessary codes and requirements established by the Florida Building Code. This guide provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to complete the checklist online to streamline your plan review process.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Plan Review Checklist.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the checklist and open it in the online editor.
2. Fill out the Building Permit Application form, ensuring all applicable sections are complete as per FBC-Building 105.3. This includes notarizing signatures from both the owner or agent and the contractor or qualifier.
3. Ensure that all related application agencies have signed off as required by FBC-Building 105.1.
4. Prepare the permit package. Upload two copies of the site plan, architectural drawings, signed structural drawings, and the Florida Energy Efficiency Code form, ensuring each document is correctly labeled.
5. Complete the site plan by indicating building setbacks, dimensions, finish floor elevations, locations of ancillary buildings, and stormwater flow directions. Be sure to include any protected trees and septic systems if applicable.
6. Document all project information including areas of enclosed conditioned space, unenclosed space, and unconditioned space as required by the architectural standards.
7. For the floor plans, confirm that sleeping rooms have adequate window sizes, bathrooms meet access requirements, and hazardous glass locations are indicated.
8. Include exterior elevation details such as finish materials on all sides, building height, and floor-to-floor measurements.
9. Fill in wall section details, ensuring fire-resistant materials and insulation information are accurately represented.
10. Upload structural floor plans and details, ensuring they are signed and sealed by the Florida engineer or architect of record.
11. Complete all energy form requirements, including project info headers, compliance checklists, and any necessary load calculations.
12. After filling out all sections of the checklist, use the options available to save changes, download the completed form, print, or share it as necessary.

Begin completing your Plan Review Checklist online today to ensure a smooth review process.