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ARLINGTON COUNTY EPLAN REVIEW
Will the County still accept paper applications?All applications and construction documents for building permits can be submitted online or in paper. If you need assistance submitting your applications, visit the Help Desk on the 10th floor of Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., call us at
703-228-3800, or email [email protected].
What permit types can be electronic (ePlan) submission?Applications for all building and land disturbance permits, including commercial new construction, additions and renovations, residential new construction, additions and renovations, and land disturbance. Customers can also choose to submit their applications in paper.
Which permit applications can I submit electronically?Currently, only building and land disturbance permits may be submitted electronically through the ePlan Review portal. All other permits and applications, including building trade permits (electrical, plumbing mechanical, fire and elevator), demolition permits, right of way permits, capacity certificates and certificates of occupancy will continue to require paper submissions through the current process.
Why does the County require a 3” x 3” blank square at the top right corner of each submitted sheet?This space is for the County’s approval stamp, which is applied at permit issuance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the benefits of ePlan Review?The ePlan Review process will provide a number of benefits, including immediate customer service improvements and significant cost savings for both the County and customers.
The ePlan Review system will provide a centralized location to store all documents and comments/responses in one location, making it easier to track the status of an application and ensuring that the most up-to-date set of plans are readily available to both customers and staff. The plan review process will incorporate standardized review comments and will allow for simultaneous review by County departments, rather than the current sequential review process. The electronic comment/response feature will promote code compliance in the design, development and construction processes, and transparency and accountability for customers. Multiple agencies within the regulatory function will be able to review plans at the same time, making the process faster and more efficient.
Electronic plan submission and review offers substantive cost savings for customers and the County. Customers will no longer have to print multiple copies of large plan packages and hand deliver them to each department or division that needs to review and approve them. The County will save money by storing digital rather than paper files. Currently, paper files from past reviews are being scanned into digital format to eliminate paper storage entirely.
What if I have problems figuring out the new online system?Please refer to the user video tutorial for detailed instructions on registering an account and submitting plans or visit the Building Arlington website for additional resources. Visit our Help Desk on the 10th floor, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., call us at
703-228-3800, or [email protected].
Are there special technical requirements for using the ePlan Review submission portal?Documents are uploaded as individual sheets, saved as searchable PDF files. In addition, applicants using Firefox will need to download Silverlight.
What are the submission guidelines for drawings and applications under ePlan Review?For a successful permit application, you will submit plans via the ePlan Review portal much like you would with paper plans. However, there are several changes, including online submission of searchable PDF files, use of Standard File Naming Conventions, and the requirement to leave a 3” x 3” blank square at the top right corner of each submitted sheet. Refer to the ePlan Review Submission Requirements for a detailed list of submission guidelines.
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ARLINGTON COUNTY EPLAN REVIEW
2100 Clarendon Blvd Suite 1000, 7032283800 April 2016, HD
How should I incorporate the standard file naming conventions? Can you provide an example?File names must be very specific to ensure auto-population within the ePlan Review system.
Document titles should begin with Discipline and Sheet type followed by a descriptive title. (Note: the system will not recognize spaces or other characters separating Discipline and Sheet type. Use only a single dash to separate Discipline and Sheet type. )
See Examples Below:A = Architectural (Discipline type)000-099 = General Site Information (Sheet type)
Using the Standard File Naming Conventions, the first page under Architectural general information would be:A-001 Architectural Cover Sheet GeneralInformation.pdf
Standard File Naming Conventions example 1
Standard File Naming Conventions example 2
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When does the review process begin and how long will it take to process my application?The review process begins when an application is submitted and fees are paid.
Approximate review times by permit type:Commercial New Construction (CNEW)15 business days
Commercial Addition(CADD)15 business days
Commercial Interior Alteration Route Through(CTBO) 10 business days
Commercial Interior Alteration Express (CTBO Express) 2 business days
Land Disturbing Activity (LDA)45 calendar days for the first review cycle30 calendar days for the subsequent review cycles
Residential New Construction (RNEW)10 business days
Residential Addition Route Through (RADD)10 business days
Residential Alteration Route Through (RALT)5 business days
Residential Addition Express (RADD Express)2 business days
Residential Alteration Express (RALT Express)2 business days
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Why can’t I pay my application fees online? The County does not yet accept online payments for permit fees. Pay permit fees with a check, debit card or credit card in person at the customer service counters on the 8th and 10th floors of Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd. No filing or deposit fee required for land disturbing activity permits and building permits qualifying for express processing.
All credit card transactions include a 2.5% fee, charged by the card processor. There is no fee for PIN-based debit card transaction.Pay fees for residential and commercial building permits at the Inspection Services Division Permitting Office service counter on the 10th Floor.Phone: 703-228-3800Pay fees for land disturbing activity permits at the Development Services Permitting and Inspections service counter on the 8th Floor.Phone: 703-228-3629
What is the required minimum size of the printed set once a permit is issued? After permit issuance, the applicant must print their approved permit set and have it available on the construction site prior to scheduling their first inspection.
Residential construction drawing sets should be printed on a minimum sheet size of 11” x 17.” Commercial construction drawing sets should be printed on a minimum sheet size of 18” x 24.” When printed, plans should be of a legible and easily readable scale. Other than site plan drawings, no drawing should be printed at a scale smaller than 1/8” = 1’-0.” Supporting documentation such as project specifications, manufacturer’s product data sheets and structural calculations may be printed on8 ½” x 11” sheets.”
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