The “Optional Plan Review Service” will allow a patron the option to receive an expedited plan review for a fee.

This service has been available since October 15, 2001.

• All Building Department reviews including electrical, plumbing, mechanical/energy, building/ handicap and structural
• Initial plan review process
• Rework plan review process

The patron can request a complete review cycle of all required Building Department Reviews (building/ handicap, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/energy and structural), single discipline review or multiple discipline reviews.

• Each review requested will be ready the next business day.
• If an applicant requests the complete review cycle (building/handicap, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/ energy and structural), the cycle will be completed in five (5) business days. This represents a timesavings of eight (8) days for residential and eleven (11) days for commercial.

The fee for the “Optional Plan Review Service” is $60.00 per discipline for residential and $120.00 minimum fee per discipline for commercial. Commercial or Residential projects of unusual size or complexity may be assessed an additional fee based upon the length of time required for plan review. The “Optional Plan Review Service” fee must be paid at the time of request for service. The fee for the “Optional Plan Review Service” is in addition to the regular permit fee and is non-refundable.

Yes, however, the service is subject to the volume of requests and availability of Plans Examiners to perform the review. Additionally, be advised that commercial projects of unusual size or complexity will be evaluated by supervisory personnel to ensure plan reviews can be completed within the specific time deadlines. Please request the service early to ensure availability.

To arrange for an “Optional Plan Review Service,” please visit the Information Counter located in the lobby of the Miami-Dade Permitting and Inspection Center, 11805 SW 26 Street (Coral Way) and ask for the Optional Plan Review Representative or call (786) 315-2027.

The “Optional Plan Review Service” is only available for the Building Department’s reviews which include the following disciplines:

• Building/Handicap
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Mechanical/Energy
• Structural

As you are aware, there are seven (7) different agencies involved in the permitting process including the Depart ment of Planning and Zoning, Department of Environmental Resources Management, Public Works Department, Miami- Dade Fire Rescue Department, Water and Sewer Department and Florida Department of Health. These departments are not included in the “Optional Plan Review Service”. However, please check with those departments directly to determine if similar services are available.