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1. Are there any projects that do not require plan review?

Yes. The following projects do not require plan review:

• Building:
  • When repair work is determined by the Building Official to be of a minor nature.
  • When utility structures are 100 square feet or less relative to one and two family dwellings.
  • When work is completed by a governmental subdivision or state agency costing less than $15,000.
• Electrical:
  • When the electrical system rating does not exceed 400 amps and the building is not over 3,500 square feet in area.
  • When work is completed by a governmental subdivision or state agency costing less than $15,000.
• Mechanical:
  • One and two family dwellings when the total building heating/cooling system input rating is 375,000 BTUs or less.
  • Alterations and repair work determined by mechanical official to be of a minor nature.
  • Business, mercantile, and storage buildings having HVAC equipment only, with one fire area and not more than 3,500 square feet.
  • When work is completed by a governmental subdivision or state agency costing less than $15,000.
• Plumbing:
  • One and two family dwellings containing not more than 3,500 square feet of building area.
  • Alterations and repair work determined by plumbing official to be of a minor nature.
  • Assembly, business, mercantile, and storage buildings with a required plumbing fixture count of less than 12.
  • When work is completed by a governmental subdivision or state agency costing less than $15,000.

2. Who may submit plans for plan review?

The following may submit plans:

• Architects
• Contractors
• Engineers
• Homeowners
• Owner's Agent

3. When are plans required to be sealed by an Architect or Engineer?

The following plans are required to be sealed:

• Plans for residential single-family homes under 3,500 square feet in calculated floor area can be drawn by the owner, builder or architect, etc. 
• Plans for residential construction over 3,500 square feet of calculated floor area must be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a licensed architect/engineer. The construction documents must include the name and address of the design professional and bear that individual's original signature, seal, and date.
• All commercial plans shall also bear the design professional's original signature, seal and date (exception: work deemed of minor nature by the Building Official). Residential-Single Family Homes over 3,500 square feet in area and commercial projects are required to be sealed by an architect or engineer.