Plans Review

Why Private Provider with Certified Inspection Services

• Faster by statute: 10 business days with PE/RA-sealed PP affidavit; otherwise 20 business days on first review—both with 5-day windows on resubmittals and “deemed approved” if missed. 

• Tighter scope: Agency comments must identify the exact plan features and cite code chapters/sections; later reviews are limited to previously cited deficiencies. 

• Lower fees: Jurisdictions must reduce permit fees to reflect services they didn’t perform (they may charge a reasonable admin fee). 

• Audit-ready, not audit-stalled: Agencies must publish standard audit procedures and may audit a PP no more than four times per year; work may proceed and cannot be delayed for an audit. 
   

How Our PP Plans Review Works

1. Intake & Scope – We confirm jurisdiction submittal requirements and quote a flat price.

2. Code-Compliant Review – Our Florida PE/RA reviews your set for current FBC compliance and prepares the §553.791 affidavit. 

3. PP Submittal (Clock Starts) – We submit your sealed affidavit + plans with the permit application, starting the statutory response clock.

4. Agency Response – Within 10 business days (PE/RA-sealed path), the agency must issue or send a specific, code-cited deficiency notice—or your permit is deemed approved and issued next business day. 

5. If Comments Arrive – We return a code-cited revision package. The agency then gets the remainder of the tolled window + 5 business days; if they miss it, the application is deemed approved and issued next business day. Subsequent cycles are +5 business days each and limited to the issues already cited. 

6. Construction & (Optional) PP Inspections – Keep schedule certainty with our PP inspections.

7. Close-Out – After PP inspections, the official has 10 business days (2 business days for single-family/two-family) to issue CO/CC or send a specific notice; otherwise the CO/CC is automatically granted as of the next business day (written certificate issued within 10 days). 
    

The Clocks (Plain English)

• Initial PP (PE/RA-sealed): 10 business days → Issue or specific, code-cited notice → else Deemed Approved + Issue Next Business Day. 
   

• Standard PP (not sealed by PE/RA): 20 business days first review → same “deemed approved” and next-day issuance if missed. 
   

• Resubmittals: Remainder of tolled time + 5 business days (then +5 for each additional cycle); reviews limited to previously cited items. 
   

• CO/CC after PP inspections: 10 business days (2 for SFD/duplex) → else auto-granted next business day, written certificate due within 10 days. 
   

“Permit Clock”

Clock: Day 4 of 10 — Initial PP Review
Status: Awaiting agency response
Next milestone: Day 10 → Deemed approved if no specific, code-cited notice
Help link: What counts as “specific, code-cited”?
 

Evidence, Not Hype 

• Avg. days to permit (PP path): XX.X

• % issued without second round: XX%

• Avg. days saved vs. standard review: XX.X

• On-time PP affidavit submittals (our SLA): 99%+

• CO/CC cycle time (PP inspections → CO/CC): X.X days

Metrics reflect last 90 days; excludes owner-requested holds or major redesigns.
 

Our SLA (What we commit to)

• PE/RA-sealed PP affidavit filed within 2 business days of receiving a complete set.

• Timestamped notice to you and the agency when the statutory clock starts.

• Code-cited resubmittals returned within 2 business days to hit 5-day windows.

• If a notice isn’t specific and code-cited, we escalate in writing per statute. 
   

Choose Your Fast Lane
 

For Homeowners

Faster permits, fewer surprises. We handle the paperwork, trigger the 10-day clock, and keep corrections laser-focused with code-cited replies only.
CTA: Get My PP Review Started
 

For Contractors & Builders

Protect your schedule. Trade-sorted redlines, quick resubmittals, optional PP inspections, and tight close-out coaching for CO/CC.
CTA: Upload a Set • Request Trade-Sorted Redlines
 

For Local Governments

Audit-ready, professional, code-aligned. Standardized templates, chain-of-custody on IAQ (when applicable), and transparent sourcing. We respect your process and the statute.
CTA: Download Capability Statement • View SOP Summary
(Agencies may audit with published procedures; work cannot be delayed for audit and audits are capped at four/year.) 
 

What Counts as “Specific, Code-Cited”?

A valid notice identifies the exact plan feature and cites the FBC chapter and section. Example:

• Good: “Sheet S2, Roof diaphragm nailing schedule does not meet FBC-B 2304.10.1. Provide corrected schedule and detail.”

• Not Specific: “Roof details unclear—revise.” (← lacks plan location and code citation)

Subsequent reviews are limited to deficiencies already cited. 
 

Pricing & Bundles

• PP Plans Review (PE/RA-sealed affidavit): Flat fee by building type and sheet count.

• Permit Dossier: Submittal checklist, sealed affidavit, and code summary.

• Comment Turnaround: Redlines + resubmittal package to hit 5-day windows.

• Add-Ons: PP inspections, Wind Mit/4-Point, and Close-Out Accelerator (CO/CC packaging).
   

Fee note: Because the jurisdiction isn’t performing plans review/inspections, permit fees must be reduced to reflect their cost savings (a reasonable admin fee is permitted). 
 

Procurement Kit (one click)

• Capability Statement (PDF)

• W-9, COI, Licenses (NAICS/SIC listed)

• SOP Summary (intake → review → resubmittal → inspections → CO/CC)

• Sample Sealed PP Affidavit (redacted)

• Data Retention & Privacy outline
   

FAQs

Do all PP submittals get 10 business days?
Yes, **when the PP is a licensed PE/RA and the affidavit is professionally sealed. Otherwise, the first review window is 20 business days, then 5 business days for resubmittals—each with “deemed approved” if missed. 
 

Can the agency hold the job while they audit?
No. Work may proceed after PP approvals; agencies need published audit SOPs and are limited to four audits per year per provider.
 

What about CO/CC timing after PP inspections?
10 business days, or 2 business days for single-family/duplex. If missed, CO/CC is automatically granted as of the next business day; the written certificate must follow within 10 days. 
 

Will my permit fees go down?
Yes. Jurisdictions must reduce permit fees to reflect services not performed when PP is used (admin fee allowed). Online Sunshine
 

Legal Basis (Key Sections)

• F.S. §553.791(7)(a) – 20-day first review; deemed approved + issue next business day if no specific notice. (7)(c–d) – 5-day resubmittals; later reviews limited to previously cited deficiencies. Online Sunshine

• F.S. §553.791(10) – 10-day path when PE/RA seals the PP affidavit; same deemed-approved rule and next-day issuance. Online Sunshine

• F.S. §553.791(14) – CO/CC: 10 business days (or 2 for SFD/duplex), auto-granted if missed; written certificate within 10 days. Online Sunshine

• F.S. §553.791(2)(b) – Permit fee reduction when PP is used; admin fee allowed. Online Sunshine

• F.S. §553.791(20) – Audit SOP required; ≤4 audits/year; work may not be delayed for audit. Online Sunshine