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    Architect Trying to Transition to Plan Check Engineer

    Looking through LinkedIn profiles seems like most plan check engineers have civil or structural engineering edu backgrounds. Is there a lot of structural calculation review during plan check? Do most Building & Safety have different disciplines run separate checks or does it all fall under one...
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    Architect Trying to Transition to Plan Check Engineer

    I don't think I was making much as an architect so loss of salary shouldn't be much of an issue XD. I have an interview with City of Manhattan Beach for Plan Check Engineer position tomorrow. :) Do you have any tips on possible interview questions they may ask? I am assuming technical...
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    Architect Trying to Transition to Plan Check Engineer

    Hi cda! Thank you for the quick reply! I know Part 2 Vol 1 - California Building Code and access requirements like the back of my hand. I know how to do plumbing count calcs based off Part 5 - California Plumbing Code and I am familiar with Part 11 - California Green Building Standards Code. I...
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    Architect Trying to Transition to Plan Check Engineer

    Hello, I am a licensed architect with 9 years of progressive architectural production, construction and project management experience. The long hours and endless coordination required in traditional architectural practice really wore me out. I am trying to see if transition to plan check...
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