Rev 6.24.19

Building Safety’s Master Plan Program offers production-oriented builders an opportunity to have repetitive models pre-reviewed for more efficient permitting. The final Master Plan is stored as an electronic file to improve access and efficiency.

Process

• Applicant applies for Proposed Master Plan online, pays $296 fee.
• Applicant submits one set of complete building plans to Permit Center.
• Plans examiner reviews and approves Master Plan, saves as electronic file.
• Applicant applies for New Home Construction (NHC) permit based on completed Master Plan; submits all other required documents (see Residential Checklist), except building plans, to Permit Center.
• Applicant receives notification of permit issuance and access to the approved electronic Master Plan file, applicant prints one copy to bring in for perforation to use as a job copy.

Master plans may include these limited options:

• Fireplaces
• Decks, patio covers, and front entry
• Maximum four-foot foundation variation
• Floor plan options that do not affect fire and life safety or structural design

Plans with any other variations (options) require a separate Master Plan.