Field Revisions

Process Description:
The Field Revision process is for plan changes that are made to a project after the permits have been issued. Once the permit is issued, project management transfers to the field inspector assigned to the address. All modifications should be presented to the assigned trade field inspectors. The field inspector determines when the changes are sufficient enough that they will require another plan review. When multiple trades are involved in a change request, the building inspector will coordinate meetings until resolution.

The field inspector is authorized to make binding code decisions. In the event that the inspector is uncomfortable with the scope of work, the project change should be referred to the field supervisors. Supervisors will work through the issues to resolution or refer the project to be re-submitted for a new review by the Permit Division. Re-submitted plan reviews are required to have a field revision form (commercial) or (residential ) attached for proper routing and instruction. Field revision forms (commercial) or (residential) are completed by the client and signed by the field inspector supervisor.

The Permits Division does not accept revisions on permitted projects without a field revision form (commercial) or (residential ) signed by the field supervisor.

See the City of Raleigh Development Services Glossary for any unfamiliar terms.

Are there any prerequisites to this process?

The project must have permits issued
A field inspector must require the plan review when significant project changes are made

How do I start the process?

A discussion must be held with the field inspector to determine if the changes can be handled in the field. The inspector will make the decision and if not, they will sign a field revision form (commercial) or (residential ) stating why the changes are being sent back for review and which trades will need to review these changes. The client will then bring the plans to the Commercial Plans Expeditor in the Inspections Department for plan review.

What do I need to submit to the City?

Standard Submittal Package

One (1) set of the approved, punched and stamped plans approved by the City of Raleigh Inspections Department. No copies accepted; must be the original set
Three (3) complete sets of the changes
The Field Revision Form (commercial) or (residential) signed by the field inspector that states why the project is being sent back into review and what trades need to be reviewed
A detailed letter stating what changes have been made from the original submittal, the original transaction number, the contact person’s name, phone number & fax number

What additional documents may be needed?

Truss drawings, if applicable
Hydraulic calculations, if applicable

Where do I submit my application?

Office:              City of Raleigh
Department:    Inspections
Division:           Permits
Address:          One Exchange Plaza, Suite 404, Raleigh, NC 27601
Adjacent to:     219 Fayetteville Street
Phone:             (919) 713-4200
Hours:              8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

What are the keys to success?

Make sure that all the required information listed on the field revision form (commercial) or (residential ) has been provided.

What fees are involved and when do I pay them?

The field revision review fee is $103 per hour, per trade, per review cycle. The cashier will notify the project contact person of the total amount of the review fee after all the reviews have been approved
See Fee Schedule

How long will this process take?

The project will be put into review once it is determined that all required information has been provided
Each review cycle for this type of project is five (5) business days

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For More Information Contact:
Lois Plankers
Commercial Permit Specialist
Inspections Department
One Exchange Plaza Suite 404
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-516-2572

Jocelyn Cochrane
Commercial Permit Specialist
Inspections Department
One Exchange Plaza Suite 404
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-516-2573

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