Plan Review Division
The Plan Review Division provides technical review of building construction plans and designs to assure compliance with codes and standards, prior to issuance of building permits. The Division also provides engineering review and approval of fire/sprinkler and other fire extinguishing systems.
All applications for building permits are submitted with construction documents that detail the work being proposed. Plans are reviewed for compliance with building, life safety, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and handicapped accessibility codes. If necessary, comments are provided to ensure that the applicable code requirements are met. Assistance may be provided to coordinate with various other County offices that may be involved with permit approval.
The Plan Review Division is the Department’s resource for technical interpretation of the County’s building codes. The Division coordinates with project architects and engineers to determine if a proposed solution to a problem meets the intent of the codes. Plan Review frequently meets with the Inspections & Enforcement Division, as well as general and sub-contractors and the general public to inform, educate, and update on code and code-related matters.
Programs & Resources
Resources:
- Green Neighborhood Guidance Manual
- Green Neighborhood Checklist
- Green Neighborhood Guidance Templates & Appendices
For further information, please contact:
Don Mock, Chief of Plan Review
Howard County Department of Inspections, Licenses & Permits
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
phone: 410-313-3948
email: dmock@howardcountymd.gov