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Plan Review Time Frames
Last Updated: 02/13/2026
The number of approximate days for staff to complete the review of project plans is shown in the table below.
For review of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing plans - The time frames in the table pertain only to projects submitted through the Standard Plan Review Service. It does not reflect time frames for projects using other building permit services. For example, Over-the-Counter service issues permits during the applicant's visit to the Permit Center.
For review of fire protection and hazmat systems - The time frames in the table reflect the typical time required by the Fire Protection Division staff, regardless of the submittal service used.
Approximate Time Frames for Completion of Plan Review
- Number of working days, Monday-Friday. Excludes weekends, City holidays, and permit center closures.
- Express plan review services are available for projects that qualify, please refer to Residential Express Service, Streamlined Restaurant Program, and Streamlined Tenant Alteration Review Service (STAR) websites for more information.
| COMMERCIAL PROJECTS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOPE OF WORK | Building, Fire Architectural, & Structural Reviews
|
Building Review
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Fire Review
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| First Round | Subsequent | First Round | Subsequent | First Round | Subsequent | |
| New commercial building | 25 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 7 |
| New commercial high rise | 40 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 10 |
| Minor structure | 15 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| Miscellaneous commercial project | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| SINGLE-FAMILY/DUPLEX PROJECTS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOPE OF WORK | Building, Fire Architectural, & Structural Reviews
|
Building Review
|
Fire Review
|
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| First Round | Subsequent | First Round | Subsequent | First Round | Subsequent | |
| Addition to 1-story residence | 10 | 5 | -* | - | 10 | 5 |
| Addition to 2-story residence | 15 | 7 | - | - | 10 | 5 |
| Alterations, no structural calculations | 10 | 5 | - | - | 10 | 5 |
| New single-family residence | 20 | 10 | - | - | 10 | 5 |
| Tract | 25 | 13 | - | - | 10 | 5 |
| *For single family home projects, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing reviews are performed in the field by assigned building inspector. | ||||||
| MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOPE OF WORK | Building, Fire Architectural, & Structural Reviews
|
Building Review
|
Fire Review
|
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| First Round | Subsequent | First Round | Subsequent | First Round | Subsequent | |
| New multifamily building | 25 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 7 |
| New multifamily high rise | 40 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 10 |
| Miscellaneous multifamily projects | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
Staff aim for timely completion of reviews.
See our customer service dashboards for performance info.