Mechanical plan check section is responsible for reviewing plumbing, HVAC, fire sprinkler, and elevator plan. However, if plan check is required, the plans for each discipline need to be submitted and approved separately.

Counter Plan Check
Offers the convenience and expedience of having a plan review and obtaining a permit without the need to make an appointment. It also allows applicants to interact with the plan check engineer right there a the public counter. The type of plans that are typically reviewed at the counter are small and medium size projects, such as tenant improvements, small office and retail buildings that can be reviewed in approximately 45-60 minutes. Counter plan check is offered at our Metro, Van Nuys, and W.L.A. Construction Service Centers.

The following are examples of projects that are usually reviewed at the counter.

• HVAC system in a 4 story office building
• Plumbing systems in a shopping center
• Fire sprinkler system in a 4 story apartment building
• Hydroelectric elevator in a 4 story building
  

Regular Plan Check
Large, more complex, or projects requiring time consuming review are submitted for regular plan check. At the time of submittal, plan are screened for completeness and the appropriate plan check fees will be required to be paid.

Depending on the size and complexity of the project, the assignment and review time could take 2-4 weeks. For major structure such as high-rise buildings, the review time can be longer.

The review of Regular Plan Check projects can be expedited by paying an Expedite fee equal to 50% of the plan check fee. Plans being expedited are usually assigned to a plan check engineer within five working days from the time of submittal.

Plan submittals for regular plan check are processed at our Metro, Van Nuys, and W.L.A. Construction Service Centers.

Elevator Plan Check Forms

Plan Check Worksheet for Cabled Electric Elevators
Plan Check Worksheet for Hydro-Electric Elevators
Plan Check Worksheet for Rechecking Hydro-Electric Elevators