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How To Validate A Digital Signature On An Engineers Digitally-Sealed Plan
Digital signatures for engineers in Florida require third-party validation per FAC 61G15-23.004. Other states offer similar rules that require the signature to be verifiable to which this also applies. Here’s how to check a digitally signed document in Adobe & Bluebeam to ensure the signature is valid. How To Verify In Adobe A digitally signed …
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How To Use Master Plans – TER’s – Calculator Reports Purchased From Engineering Express
READ BELOW BEFORE USING NON SITE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONSFROM ENGINEERING EXPRESS FOR YOUR PROJECT General Information About Non Site-Specific Plans: Certified Performance Evaluations (also referred to as Master Plans, Generic, or Non Site-Specific Plans) you receive contain a physical or digitally certified engineer seal. They are intended to be used to assist in obtaining a building …
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When will I receive my order? How long does it take to get my digitally signed-sealed file sent to me?
For Online plan orders, we do our best to get your digitally signed and sealed file reviewed, sealed by an engineer, & emailed back to you within 24 hours / the next business day. If a plan is requested in the morning (Eastern Time), it is typically available the same business day. Digitally sealed files …
Why is there an expiration on digitally signed-sealed plans and how does that work for permitting?
Because a digitally sealed plan can be copied and reused while maintaining the digital signature certification, plans produced by engineering express that are not site-specific are encoded with limitations of use that restrict their use for permitting to a single project. Engineering Express encodes master plans with the permitting contractor, zip code restriction, and a …
The date on my plans is old – Do I need a plan with a current date?
Plans & TER’s are dated when sealed and are tied to the listed building codes. The original sealed hardcopy versions are valid throughout the code cycle. The digitally sealed files that are not site-specific are encoded with an expiration date which would be listed in a red information box on the document. Site-specific projects that …
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What is the current Florida Building Code
Effective January 1, 2021, the current Florida code is the 2020 Florida Building Code (7th Edition). It’s scheduled to be in service for roughly (3) years from that date. Check here for any updates & changes: https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes/florida
I have a technical question on an online plan. Can you help me?
Please email us your question at [email protected] or send us a Live Chat.
I received a hardcopy (printed) plan and need a digitally signed-sealed file. What do I do?
You will need to place a new order in our online plan store for the same plan but select ‘digitally sealed file’ under the ‘plan format’ option & re-pay for the plan. If you can return the physical plan we will provide Tokens as credits for additional orders. See our Refund policy for more.
What’s the difference between a hardcopy and a digitally signed – sealed file?
Hard copies are only to be used physically and digitally signed and sealed files electronically only. You can find more information here: EngineeringExpress.com/wiki/whats-the-difference-between-a-digitally-sealed-plan-and-a-scanned-digital-copy-of-a-plan
I’m a homeowner in need of a site specific plan / custom project. Can you help?
Unfortunately Engineering Express does not work directly with homeowners for site-specific projects. Visit EngineeringExpress.com/directory/ for a list of S. Florida engineering firms that could help you with your request or search online for an engineer near you.
I received a comment from the city / building department / plan reviewer on an online plan. What do I do?
FIRST: Get the permit # & plan reviewer’s contact information. THEN: Get the comments IN WRITING. LAST: Provide us with our order # (for online orders) or Project # (for site-specific ExpressPass orders). Forward that information to [email protected]. We are not going to be able to help you without ALL the above information. Note: comments …
I placed an order for engineering through E-Tempest / one of your online affiliates. How can I find out the status?
Please contact E-tempest directly to know the status of your order.
I ordered a project through E-Tempest. What’s the process for receiving a digitally signed-sealed file?
Engineering Express provides engineering review & certification of orders placed through E-Tempest shutter software. If you ordered the digitally signed and sealed file from E-Tempest, it will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment. If you requested Hard copies but need a digitally signed – sealed file, please contact E-Tempest directly.
How can I get my digitally signed – sealed file resent to me?
Use the live chat during business hours or use our Contact Form for the most reliable service.
I need to place an online plan order for a digitally signed-sealed file. How does that work?
Visit EngineeringExpress.com/store & search for the plan you need. We recommend beginning by the brand needed. Once you find the plan, you will be able to select the output format you need before you add the product to your cart. After the order gets processed, the digitally sealed file will be emailed as a secure, …