How Long Does Plan Check Take?

Plan check timelines vary widely by jurisdiction and are outside the engineer's direct control. Over-the-counter or express review may take one day to two weeks. Standard plan check for a commercial project typically takes two to ten weeks for the first review. Some jurisdictions are significantly slower — especially after major permit surges or with underfunded building departments. Resubmittals after city comments typically take one to four weeks per review cycle.