Online Floor Plan Purchase – What Happens Next

Timing: Immediately after payment

Once the client completes an online payment for a floor plan:

• The client receives an automatic confirmation email acknowledging that payment has been processed
• The email includes:
  • Payment receipt
  • Description of the plan purchased
  • Outline of next steps
• The client is able to download a draft set of the purchased plans directly from the Frame&Feather website upon payment completion
• The project is logged internally and assigned a project number
   

Client Action Required:
Within 24 to 48 hours, the client must complete a Project Intake Form, which collects:

• Project address
• Jurisdiction (city/county/state)
• Intended use (primary residence, rental, ADU, etc.)
• Construction type (new build, addition, renovation)
• Builder (if known)
• Desired timeline

⚠️ Plans cannot advance to permitting, engineering, or sealing without this information.

Timing: 2–5 business days after intake form completion

AB Group reviews the purchased plan to determine:

• Whether the plan is being used “as-is” or requires customization 
• Applicable local building codes and amendments
• Zoning and site-related considerations that may impact the plan
   

Possible Outcomes:

1. ✅ Plan is suitable for the jurisdiction with minimal or no changes
2. ⚠️ Plan requires modifications to meet local code or site conditions
3. ❌ Plan is not permitted in the jurisdiction without significant redesign
    

If modifications are required, the client receives:

• A clear scope of required changes
• A fee proposal (if modification are required outside the original purchase)

Timing: 14–21 business days (varies by complexity)

What Structural Engineering Is

Structural engineering ensures the building is safe, stable, and code-compliant. This includes:

• Foundation design
• Framing systems (floor, wall, roof)
• Beams, columns, lintels, and load paths
• Wind, seismic, and snow load analysis (as applicable)
   

How It Works

• Frame&Feather coordinates with a licensed structural engineer 
• Engineering is based on:
  • The architectural drawings
  • Local code requirements
  • Site-specific conditions (soil reports if required)
     

Important Notes

• Structural engineering is not automatically included unless explicitly stated in the plan package
• Engineering fees vary by:
  • Jurisdiction
  • Building size and complexity
  • Soil and wind/seismic requirements
     

The client will receive:

• Structural drawings and calculations
• Engineer’s professional seal (when required)
   

 Timing: After final plan + engineering approval

What “Sealing” Means 

A professional seal indicates that a licensed architect has:

• Reviewed the drawings
• Verified compliance with applicable codes
• Taken legal responsibility for the documents
   

Key Clarifications

• Sealing is jurisdiction-specific
• Some states allow out-of-state architects; others require local licensure
• Sealing is only possible after:
  • Final client approval
  • Completion of required engineering
  • Confirmation of jurisdictional requirements
     

If local licensure is required, Frame&Feather will:

• Internally seal the Architectural Drawings (Frame&Feather employs licensed Architects)
• Assist the client in understanding alternative permitting paths (if available)

⚠️ Plans cannot be sealed for “future use everywhere.” Seals are project- and location-specific.

Timing: Upon completion of all steps above

The client receives a Permit-Ready Plan Set, which may include:

• Architectural drawings (PDF)
• Structural drawings (PDF)
• Professional seals (architect and/or engineer, as required)
• Title sheet with project address and jurisdiction
   

Files are delivered digitally unless otherwise requested.

Timing: Client-controlled

The client (or their contractor) submits the drawings to the local permitting authority.

AB Group can provide permit support services as an additional service, including:

• Responding to plan review comments
• Revising drawings as required by the jurisdiction

• Online floor plans are not guaranteed permit approval without jurisdictional review
• Engineering and sealing fees are separate unless explicitly included
• Site conditions, zoning rules, and local amendments may require design changes
• Construction should not begin until permits are approved