SJePlans - File Formatting Requirements

Created by Reem Kaddoura, Modified on Fri, 19 Jul, 2024 at 6:12 PM by Keith Paxton

Please see Building Permits with Plan Review Instructions Page

Building Permits With Plan Review - Instructions

FILE FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS

PDF - Export documents as PDF or PDF/A, compatible with Adobe Acrobat Version 9.0 or higher. A PDF exported from the native file (not a scan saved as a PDF) is required for most projects. Scans are accepted only for supporting documents and for single-family additions or alterations; in these cases, scan at 150dpi minimum and 300dpi maximum for acceptable legibility and file size
Text-searchable - For scanned or non-searchable PDFs, apply Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to the document.
Unsecured Setting - Select “unsecured” in security settings so plan reviewers may mark the documents.
Landscape Orientation - Set all drawings to landscape orientation. Maintain a uniform page position and insertion point for all files in all submittals.
Indexed pages - Index/bookmark and label the pages within the PDF. The index and page labels should note the sheet number as well as the title/description of each sheet. See the example screen shot below.
Supporting documents - [description of this file format]
Cover Sheet Stamp Space – For Residential Projects create a space for the stamp region.
Drawing Sheet Stamp Space – You have two options for where to leave a space for the stamp: (1) Horizonal Space at the top right corner of all sheets OR (2) Vertical space at the top right corner of all sheets (see diagrams below).

Option 1

Option 2

UPLOADING OTHER DOCUMENTS

You may need to upload several other documents with your plans to SJePlans. Find the "Submittal Checklist" on the relevant Building Permit Service webpage:

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