You may have wondered why the County and City Code Officials are requiring 3rd party plan reviews?
The New 2006 International Codes grants authority to busy code officials who can require technical assistance without charge to their jurisdiction. They require 3rd party review to save time so that the plan review process is expedited. This helps you and the owner to begin the process of construction as soon as possible.
Who is qualified to perform 3rd party plan reviews?
The opinion and report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer, specialist, laboratory or fire safety specialty organization acceptable to the fire code official and shall analyze the fire safety properties of the design, operation or use of the building or premises and the facilities and appurtenances situated theron, to recommend necessary changes.
