PlanCheckerPro functions as an automated expert system designed to streamline the pre-submittal phase for architectural and construction projects. By analyzing uploaded PDF plan sets against a comprehensive database of standards—including ICC, IBC, IFC, IMC, and IPC—the tool identifies potential code violations before they reach the building department.
It specifically addresses complex requirements such as ADA accessibility, NFPA fire standards, and regional mandates like California’s Title 24 and CALGreen. The platform organizes findings into a structured punchlist, categorized by discipline—such as structural, fire protection, and plumbing—and tagged by severity levels ranging from Minor to Critical.
This allows permit expeditors and designers to prioritize revisions effectively. Beyond individual analysis, the tool supports team collaboration through shared links and tracking features, facilitating communication between contractors and architects.
While it serves as a robust secondary check to reduce plan check comments and delays, users should evaluate its findings against the specific interpretations of local building officials.



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PlanCheckerPro is a paid service with plans starting at approximately $41.30 per month. A free preview is available for initial testing without requiring a credit card. Prospective users should visit the official site to confirm current billing cycles, specific feature limits for team tiers, and regional code availability.
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The platform reviews drawings against International Code Council (ICC) standards, including the IBC, IFC, IMC, and IPC. It also incorporates specialized standards like ADA accessibility, NFPA 13 and 72, and ASCE 7. For regional projects, it checks for compliance with California’s Title 24 and CALGreen requirements. Users should verify if their specific local jurisdiction's amendments are currently supported.
PlanCheckerPro is a plan review tool built for architects, contractors, designers, and permit expeditors. Users upload a PDF plan set, enter a project address, and receive a categorized punchlist of potential code issues before submitting to the building department. The review checks drawings against ICC standards including IBC, IFC, IMC, and IPC, plus jurisdiction-specific codes where applicable, including Title 24, CALGreen, NFPA 13 and 72, ADA accessibility standards, and ASCE 7. Results are organized into categories that mirror how building departments route submittals across disciplines: structural, fire protection, mechanical, plumbing, accessibility, energy compliance, and site. Each finding is tagged by severity: Critical, High, Medium, or Minor. The punchlist is shareable via link without requiring recipients to log in. Team plans include collaboration tools, comments, and punchlist tracking. A free preview run is available with no credit card required. Paid plans start at $41.30 per month.