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Structural permit drawings in Irvine and Orange County
Get structural drawings and calculations ready for permit review
Send us the current plans and the complete building department request. We'll identify the structural work and prepare the agreed calculations, drawings, revisions, or comment responses for the next submission.
- Start with the request
- Prepare the missing documents
- Tie each comment to its revision
P.E.
Licensed oversight
Professional Engineer-signed structural documents when required by the project.
25+
Years of experience
Leadership experience with residential and commercial buildings.
One record
Comments tied to revisions
Engineering work and applicable plan-check responses can stay connected through review.
Start here
What does your permit need?
Choose the situation closest to yours. Send the agency request or correction notice with your current plans.
Service scope
What we review for permit work
Start with the current plans, the agency request, and the proposed work.
- Current plans, permit history, and the complete agency request or correction notice
- Structural analysis required for the proposed or changed work
- Plan comments that affect calculations, structural drawings, or architectural sheets
- Who handles the submission, outside consultants, and construction follow-up
Project deliverables
What we prepare for permit review
Your proposal lists the documents NBE will prepare and who will submit them.
- A list of required structural documents and missing project information
- Structural calculations, details, and Professional Engineer-signed drawings when required
- Revised structural sheets and written responses to plan-check comments that apply to the work
- Clarification for the reviewer or contractor when included
A clear path forward
Prepare the next permit submission
- 01Step Step 01
Send the agency request and current plans
Share the property address, project description, current plans, and the complete correction notice or request.
- 02Step Step 02
Prepare the required engineering
We confirm the scope, complete the agreed analysis, and revise the affected sheets.
- 03Step Step 03
Use the revised package
We issue the agreed documents and address the follow-up comments included in the proposal.
Why NBE
Keep the response tied to the comments
The current plans and complete correction notice keep the work focused on what the reviewer requested.
Separate structural comments from planning, architectural, or other discipline work
Tie calculations and explanations to the affected drawing revisions
Keep changes consistent across the sheets they affect
Maintain a clear record for the agency and contractor
Clear communication from the first question to the next step
“They were very responsive, helped me salvage what I could from the previous firm, and provided the expertise and knowledge needed to finish the job quickly and efficiently.”
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Professional Engineer for my permit?+
It depends on the work, structural changes, jurisdiction, and building department requirements. Send the plans or agency request and we can identify the likely engineering scope.
Can you fix plans that already received corrections?+
Yes. We can review the complete correction notice, identify comments within our scope, revise the structural documents, and prepare responses.
Do you submit the permit application for me?+
Submission and tracking support may be included, depending on the project and jurisdiction. Your proposal will state who handles forms, fees, uploads, and agency communication.
Are permit fees, planning approval, and other consultant work included?+
They are included only when the proposal lists them. Agency fees, planning or zoning work, surveys, geotechnical services, and discipline-specific documents may remain the owner’s or another consultant’s responsibility.
Can you coordinate with my architect or contractor?+
Permit corrections can affect several drawings. We coordinate with the project team to keep the response consistent.
Which nearby cities do you support with structural permit drawings?+
NBE is based in Irvine and serves nearby Orange County communities including Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach, Tustin, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Orange, and Rancho Santa Margarita. Send the property address and agency request so we can confirm the project fit.
How long will permit approval take?+
Agency review time depends on jurisdiction workload, project complexity, completeness, and the number of disciplines involved. We can define our production scope, but we do not promise an agency decision date.
Send the plans and complete agency request
Include the property address, current plans, project description, and complete correction notice. We'll identify the structural work needed for the next submission.