Electronic plan review (eReview) FAQ
- What is eReview?
- When does the eReview pilot project start?
- I want to set up a new register - do I have to participate in the eReview pilot?
- Do I need any special software to participate in eReview?
- What are the submittal requirements?
- How do I get the required register cover sheet?
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What is eReview? |
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eReview refers to a new process for DDES where plan submittals will be accepted and reviewed electronically. eReview will start as a pilot project for electronic plan review of registered plans only, and participation is voluntary. DDES hopes to expand electronic review to other permit types as the process is refined. Electronic submission of plans is a generally accepted practice in the construction industry that saves customers hundreds of dollars in printing and storage costs and results in faster permit processing. DDES looks forward to using this technology to better serve our customers. |
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When does the eReview pilot project start? |
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DDES started accepting plans for registers in electronic format on Monday, October 2, 2006. If you are willing to participate in this pilot, we are also asking that you submit one copy of the paper plans and calculations to aid us in making the transition to this new medium. Half size copies of the plans are acceptable. |
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I want to set up a new register - do I have to participate in the eReview pilot? |
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No, at this time participation in eReview is voluntary and you may continue to submit as you have in the past. |
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Do I need any special software to participate in eReview? |
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Plans need to be submitted to us in a pdf format. Many CAD programs have the option of saving the drawing as a pdf file. With the plans being submitted in this format, we can add comments and notes without changing the underlying drawing. To be able to read our comments and notes, you will need Adobe reader. To view a .pdf file, you first must have Adobe Acrobat Reader (the free plug-in software distributed by Adobe which lets you view .pdf files) installed on your computer. You can get a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader by visiting Adobe's Web site at www.adobe.com (external links) and following the instructions. |
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What are the submittal requirements? |
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There are specific submittal requirements regarding the electronic plans, naming of the pages, completing the required cover sheet, etc. Please refer to Electronic Submission Requirements for Residential Registered Plan Review, available in PDF format, 172KB* or as a Word document, 151KB for detailed information. |
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How do I get the required register cover sheet? |
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The required register cover sheet is available below. It comes in two sizes, 18" x 24" or 24" x 36". The cover sheet is new and you are asked to download, complete, and submit it with your electronic package. Only one cover sheet is required. Choose the cover sheet based on the size of your plans, either 18" x 24" or 24" x 36". NOTE: AutoCAD software is required to open the following CAD (.dwg) files. If a problem downloading a CAD file occurs: A browser setting set to "passive" may be required in order to download. For Internet Explorer, go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced and under Browsing, ensure "Use Passive FTP (for firewall and DSL modem compatibility)" is checked, then try again. See helpful hints for more information.
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*Note: To view PDFs, free software from Adobe is required. See helpful hints for assistance.
To request information in alternate formats for people with disabilities, call 206-296-6600 or TTY 206-296-7217.
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