Fee for reviewing and sealing drawings
Fee for reviewing and sealing drawings
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Hello all,
I've seen this topic before but couldn't find it on a search. What do others charge to review drawings and calculations for a project and seal them, assuming that is legal in your juridiction. Do you charge a set % of the orginal design fee, % of construction cost????
I've seen this topic before but couldn't find it on a search. What do others charge to review drawings and calculations for a project and seal them, assuming that is legal in your juridiction. Do you charge a set % of the orginal design fee, % of construction cost????






RE: Fee for reviewing and sealing drawings
RE: Fee for reviewing and sealing drawings
RE: Fee for reviewing and sealing drawings
Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com
RE: Fee for reviewing and sealing drawings
RE: Fee for reviewing and sealing drawings
I work with a few "designers". We go over the details of the structure before they begin designing. I supply all the structural answers they need and answer questions as they progress.
When complete - I fully believe I have supervised all aspects of the project because I do have control and can change things as needed. The only thing I didn't do - was draw it.
I think you can make this work to the satisfaction of all involved. If we need an architect - we involve him/her at the onset.
RE: Fee for reviewing and sealing drawings
Other states (such as Utah, last time I checked) have provisions that specifically allow an instate engineer to review, accept responsibility for, and seal work done by others. I think the responses above missed the "assuming it is legal in your jurisdiction" clause.
In my limited experience, prices can range all over, because it just isn't done that often, and people are leary about accepting responsibility under these circumstances. I've seen cases where it was more or less an hourly charge, others where it was much higher.