Getting your blueprints approved can feel like a daunting, time-consuming process—but with PlanCheckSolver.com, it’s straightforward and efficient. Here are 7 simple things to know about getting started.

1. Sign In and Set Up Your Account

The first step to getting started is setting up your account:

• Sign In: Go to PlanCheckSolver.com and click the Sign In button at the top. Use your email, or take a shortcut by logging in with Google.

• Account Management: Click on your profile icon in the top right corner to access Account Management.

  • Manage Credits: Navigate to the Credits tab or click Add Credits from the dashboard to ensure you have enough credits.

  • View Total Credits: Check your credit balance on the dashboard or in the Credits tab in Account Management.

  • Manage Checklists: Store, view, or delete your checklists from the Account Management area under the Checklists tab. Use unique names to avoid overwriting.

2. Create a New Project

Once your account is set up, it's time to create a new project:

• Initiate a New Project: Click on the Create Project button in the top left of the dashboard or from the Projects menu. The Projects menu and dashboard are located at the top right.

• Fill Out Project Details:

  • Project Information: Enter the Project Reference Number, a brief Project Description, and the Street Address.

  • Designer Information: If applicable, add designer or architect details.

  • Submission Information: Use the file picker tool to Upload Plans by clicking Upload Now. Choose to add a checklist from your library or upload a new one.

• Review and Submit: Double-check your entries and click Create Project. The system will process your project, which may take a few minutes. You can leave the page after the progress bar appears should you need to.

3. Create a Checklist

Creating a checklist is an essential part of ensuring accuracy:

• Format Your Checklist: Use bullet points to list your questions, focusing on areas that are either Fulfilled or Unfulfilled.

• Start with a Template: It’s best to start with one of our templates and customize it as needed.

• Example Question: The Energy Calculations sq. ft. matches the cover sheet.

• Add Questions: Create a new line for each question and save your checklist as a PDF.

• Use Your Checklist: Your checklist will help you or your team verify plans against your specific guidelines, ensuring consistency and saving time. The lists can handle up to 200 questions, with plans to expand to 500.

• Avoid False Negatives: If you encounter false negatives (e.g., the system marking something incorrect when it shouldn’t be), try rephrasing your question. Instead of saying, "The setbacks to the ADU are more than 5'", say, "The setbacks to the ADU are 5' or greater."

Example PDF Checklist:

• Cover sheet includes the address of the subject property

• Cover sheet depicts a sheet index (index) that shows all the sheet numbers

• All the sheet numbers in the index match the sheets in the plans

• The index description in the sheet matches

• All sheets include the address of the subject property

• Cover sheet describes a scope of work related to an ADU or ADU Conversion

• Building Type: All-Electric or Mixed-Fuel labeled on plan

• Setbacks are 5'-0 or more from the proposed work (Check the sides of the ADU to the property lines)

• The street name is shown on the site plan below the property and matches title block

4. Navigate Your Projects

To manage your projects effectively:

• Access Your Projects: Click on the Projects button at the top right to see all ongoing projects.

• Project Interface: Click on your project to enter the Project Interface where all plan checks are stored for that particular project.

5. Use the Advanced AI Interface

Interact with your projects using the advanced AI interface:

• Open Recent Plan Check: Click Open on the recent plan check.

• Sort Comments: Sort corrections by Fulfilled and Unfulfilled.

• Review Rejected Items: Click on a rejected item to see detailed resolutions, including code sections and suggested fixes.

• Navigate the Document: Use the up and down arrows to move through the PDF, directly highlighting areas needing attention. These arrows appear after you select an Unfulfilled item.

6. Report Issues and Improve

We value your feedback to improve our system:

• Built-in Report Feature: Located in the top right corner, this feature allows you to report inaccuracies or issues.

• How to Report: If you find an error or an incorrectly highlighted area, flag it and provide a brief description to help us refine the system.

7. Best Practices for Plans

To ensure your plans are reviewed accurately and efficiently:

• Group Related Items Together: When loading plans, make sure to group related elements together. Avoid overlapping unrelated items.

• Avoid Overlapping Details: For instance, don’t place an architectural detail in the middle of the floor plan. Keep those off to the edges using standard drafting techniques.

• Label Clearly: Clear labels help reduce false negatives and improve the overall review process, ensuring faster approval and a highly detailed, accurate final plan.

Conclusion

With PlanCheckSolver.com, the plan check process is simple and efficient. From setting up your account to making final corrections, every step is designed to save you time, ensure accuracy, and help you manage your projects effectively.

Ready to get started? Sign in to PlanCheckSolver.com today and experience a seamless, stress-free plan checking process.

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