Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proposed plan review process for parties wanting to submit building plans to the Fire Marshal's Office that have been reviewed by an approved third-party plan review service provider to show compliance with the county fire code.

It is a common best practice for fire marshal offices to utilize a third-party plan review service provider to analyze customer submitted building plans and associated architectural drawings for compliance with that jurisdiction's adopted fire code. This is done due to limited staffing in fire marshal offices and facilitates a faster review process so the customer can acquire the needed permit to move forward with their project. Third-party plan review service providers can submit their qualifications to the Fire Marshal's Office to be added to the approved list of plan review service providers. Customers will be given the list of approved plan review service providers so they can select the firm they want to work with for their project. The plan review process is outlined in the attachment.