Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our structural engineering services
Information Requirement
Service Process
Change Orders
Plan Check Process
Project Documentation Required
| Service | Architectural as-builts (in CAD format) | Structural as-builts | Proposed architectural plans (in CAD format) | Soils report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Engineering Plans / Permit Sets | (not applicable for new construction) | (not applicable for new construction) | Required | As applicable to your project (often required for hillside lots) |
| Structural Calculations | (not applicable for new construction) | (not applicable for new construction) | Required | |
| Structural Site Surveys | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Onsite Structural Observations | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Onsite Structural Evaluations | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Structural Analysis | (not applicable for new construction) | (not applicable for new construction) | Required | As applicable to your project (often required for hillside lots) |
Structural Engineering Plans / Permit Sets
Architectural as-builts (in CAD format)(not applicable for new construction)
Structural as-builts(not applicable for new construction)
Proposed architectural plans (in CAD format)Required
Soils reportAs applicable to your project (often required for hillside lots)
Structural Calculations
Architectural as-builts (in CAD format)(not applicable for new construction)
Structural as-builts(not applicable for new construction)
Proposed architectural plans (in CAD format)Required
Structural Site Surveys
Architectural as-builts (in CAD format)Required
Structural as-builtsNot required
Proposed architectural plans (in CAD format)Not required
Soils reportNot required
Onsite Structural Observations
Architectural as-builts (in CAD format)Not required
Structural as-builtsNot required
Proposed architectural plans (in CAD format)Not required
Soils reportNot required
Onsite Structural Evaluations
Architectural as-builts (in CAD format)Not required
Structural as-builtsNot required
Proposed architectural plans (in CAD format)Not required
Soils reportNot required
Structural Analysis
Architectural as-builts (in CAD format)(not applicable for new construction)
Structural as-builts(not applicable for new construction)
Proposed architectural plans (in CAD format)Required
Soils reportAs applicable to your project (often required for hillside lots)
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