How Do I Use Plan Analyst?
Plan Analyst will allow you to create code studies in minutes. You can discuss projects quickly and with confidence.
Thousands of projects are done daily using Plan Analyst in thousands of offices from coast to coast. We are the largest provider of code software because customer satisfaction is our goal.
No matter what your job is, last minute changes can throw your schedule off. Plan Analyst will minimize the effects of these changes.
Overview
- First you simply fill in the Plan Analyst forms to complete the building description as shown below.
- Plan Analyst will then search through the code, complete all required time consuming calculations and create a code study for this project that only includes code requirements that apply to this project.
- If you are in the design process, this report provides you with the code requirements needed to make your plan comply with the code including instant answers for what if I add occupancy separations, move the project on the site or add sprinklers, etc. Now you have complete confidence in code compliance, preventing delays when the plans are submitted for approval.
- If you are checking the plans for code compliance, this report provides you with the code requirements for this project. This will make the plan review process faster and more accurate.
- Next you create a correction report by reviewing the questions in the correction report section. The questions are customized to include only what is specific to this project. When you have reviewed and answered the prompted questions a correction report is created complete with verifying code references.
- If you are checking paper plans, you can attach this report to the plans eliminating client code questions.
- If you are checking plans using AutoDesk Design review, you can simply cut and paste the required corrections from Plan Analyst to the Callouts boxes at the appropriate places on the plan. NO PAPER
All you need is a copy of the plans and a computer with Plan Analyst installed. You’re ready to go!