Reviews walk-thru and drop-off residential and commercial construction plans, determines structural adequacy of various types of ratings and structures or buildings, and approves or disapproves proposed plans in accordance with code requirements.
Orders necessary shop drawings and field tests, soil reports and special supervision of construction as required to complete plans processing work.
Conducts plan examining in all building permit categories of new and existing installations for compliance with the Florida Building Code; examines building projects for defects, omissions, violations, and other departures from correct procedure; provides recommendations and suggestions to contractors or owners regarding changes necessary to bring establishment up to code requirements; ensures all building construction work conforms to national and county building codes. Performs related work as required.
Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential work and code compliance.
Coordinates plans examining with other departments for compliance with standards and regulations.
Evaluates proposed alternate methods and materials against code requirements.
Evaluates requests for product approvals; ascertains by field visits that manufactured products used in construction meet specifications of the original product approval.
Answers technical questions concerning the Florida Building Code for field inspectors.
Examines commercial and residential construction permit plans to determine structural integrity and compliance with requirements of the applicable codes and regulations.
Requirements
florida code
plans examiner
licensed pe
5+ years
plan review
supervision
Ability to rapidly and thoroughly examine plans against codes under workload deadline conditions.
Maintains high ethical, honesty and moral standards.
Considerable knowledge of the engineering principles and practices of architectural and structural plans examining work.
Ability to read, interpret and evaluate architectural and structural details of construction plans against code requirements and good construction practices.
Considerable knowledge of the Florida Building Code and all other applicable codes, standards and regulations. Knowledge of general construction methods and procedures.
Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
Ability to explain the Florida Building Code and other applicable standards and/or requirements to customers, engineers, architects and field inspectors
Five (5) + years of structural design experience with a consulting firm, is a plus
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to relate to architects, engineers and contractors in a professional manner.
Certified by the State of Florida as a Structural Plans Examiner