From Plan Selection to Permit Approval

Three simple steps between you and a permit-ready plan set — verified by AI, ready for your Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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98%Permit Pass Rate
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24hrAvg. Turnaround
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500+Plan Sets
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8Jurisdictions

How DraftEngine Works

A streamlined workflow from plan selection to permit submission

Step 01

Browse the Catalog

Search our library of permit-ready plan sets by trade, jurisdiction, and permit type. Filter by your specific Florida county or municipality to find plans tailored to your local code requirements.

  • check_circle Filter by HVAC, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and more
  • check_circle Search by Florida county or city for local code compliance
  • check_circle Preview plan details, specifications, and included documents
  • check_circle Compare plans side-by-side before purchasing
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Step 02

AI Compliance Verification

Every plan set is automatically verified against the Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) and your specific municipality's amendments. Our AI compliance engine catches issues before you submit.

  • check_circle Automated FBC 2023 code verification on every plan
  • check_circle Municipality-specific amendment checking
  • check_circle Energy code compliance validation (IECC / Florida Energy Code)
  • check_circle Detailed compliance report with pass/fail breakdown
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Step 03

Download & Submit

Purchase your plan set and download permit-ready documents instantly. Plans include all required drawings, calculations, and specifications needed for your Authority Having Jurisdiction.

  • check_circle Instant digital download after purchase
  • check_circle All required drawings and engineering calculations included
  • check_circle Pre-formatted for AHJ permit submission
  • check_circle DXF/CAD export available on Pro and Enterprise plans
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AI Compliance Engine

Every plan is verified against the Florida Building Code using a multi-layered AI system that combines code search, vision analysis, and municipality-specific rules.

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FBC Code Search (RAG)

AI-powered search across the entire Florida Building Code using vector embeddings. Ask questions in plain English and get precise code references.

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Vision AI Analysis

Upload plan drawings and let Claude Vision AI analyze them for compliance issues, missing elements, and code violations.

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Municipality Rules

Automatic checking against local amendments and municipality-specific requirements that go beyond the base FBC.

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Redline Learning

Our AI learns from permit rejections and redlines to continuously improve compliance accuracy for your jurisdiction.

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Multi-Document Review

Batch compliance review across multiple plan documents simultaneously — structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

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DXF/CAD Export

Generate correction overlays in DXF format that can be imported directly into AutoCAD or Revit.

Built For Construction Professionals

Whether you're a solo contractor or a multi-office firm, DraftEngine scales with you

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General Contractors

Stop waiting weeks for custom engineering. Get permit-ready plans instantly and keep your projects on schedule.

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HVAC Contractors

Load calculation sheets, equipment schedules, and duct layouts — all FBC-compliant and ready for permit.

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Roofing Contractors

Wind load calculations, fastener schedules, and re-roof plans for every Florida wind zone.

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Architects & Engineers

Supplement your workflow with pre-verified plan sets. Use our API to integrate compliance checks into your tools.

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Homeowners

Planning a renovation? Get the same permit-ready plans that professionals use, at a fraction of the cost.

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Property Managers

Manage multiple properties? Our team plans streamline permitting across your entire portfolio.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about using DraftEngine

Ready to Streamline Your Permitting?

Browse permit-ready plan sets and get started in minutes.