Plan Review and Inspections

Step 1:  Electronic Plan Submittal

• Create an account for the online portal the first time visiting the site. How to for Customers - Overview (PDF)
• Separate applications, fees, and plan submittals are required for each plan type (e.g., civil plans, architectural plans, fire sprinkler plans, fire alarm plans, etc.).
• Complete the online application and upload documents.
• How-tos for Customers:
  • Plan Review Application
    • How to Request a Plan Review for New Construction (PDF)
    • How to Apply for a Plan Review for Residential LP Tank (PDF)
    • How to Request a Plan Review for Solar (PDF)
    • How to Request a Plan Review for Fireworks Booths (PDF)
    • How to Resubmit Corrections and Submit Revisions (PDF)
  • Burn Permit Application
    • How to Apply for a Burn Permit (PDF)
  • Other Permits/Applications
    • How to Apply for a Knox Box (PDF)
    • How to Request a Hydrant Flow Test (PDF)
    • How to Request a Non-Construction Fire Inspection (NCOO) (PDF)
    • How to Apply for an AMMR (PDF)
    • How to Request a Pre-Inspection(PDF) 
    • Special Events - call to schedule a Pre-Event Meeting where staff will discuss your event and requirements. Must be at least 90 days before the event begins. 

Step 2:  Pay Fees

• Each permit workflow will end with the Customer paying fees. Fees must be paid prior to plans being reviewed.  To pay fees, go to the online portal.
• How to Pay Fees (PDF)
• How to Make a Payment by Check (PDF)
• Hourly fees for plan review shall be assessed for 2^nd and subsequent resubmittals and revisions. 
• Subsequent re-inspections are subject to hourly fees.

2026 Cosumnes Book of Fees (PDF) /documentcenter/view/18643/plan-review-submittal-application-pdf 

Step 3:  Track Application Status in the Online Portal

• Track permit applications through the phases: application, review, inspection, and completion.
• Utilize the online portal to request time extensions and meetings, revisions. For more information, see How to for Customers—Requests (PDF).
• First-time plan reviews generally take 15 business days, and subsequent plan reviews (resubmittals and revisions) typically take 10 business days.

Step 4:  Request Inspections

• Requests for Inspections will continue to be made from the website until the transition to the new system is complete.

All questions related to the plan review process can be emailed to the Fire Prevention Division Email

Reminder:  Connect with the appropriate planning department.

 /documentcenter/view/18643/plan-review-submittal-application-pdf 

City of Elk Grove Planning Division

City of Galt Planning Division

Sacramento County Planning and Environmental Review