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Verify Your Plans Are Code-Compliant

California Modular (CMDAA) provides independent plan review for modular, manufactured, and off-site construction. Our accredited reviewers help jurisdictions, manufacturers, and design teams confirm compliance before permits — with the rigor certification demands and the pace your project requires.

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Why CMDAA Plan Review

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Independent review of the drawings before they leave for the authority having jurisdiction.

Flexible Coverage

Supplement your jurisdiction or in-house team without adding headcount. We scale from single-discipline checks to full multi-trade reviews for commercial and residential modular projects.

CMDAA plan reviewers are qualified across the disciplines your project requires. Whether you are preparing a preliminary submittal or a complete construction document package, we apply consistent checklists and documented findings you can carry forward to permitting authorities.

Know your disciplines — next, confirm which document checklists you are including in your package.

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Review Disciplines

Complete and limited-scope reviews available across the following areas. Select the disciplines that match your submittal — we coordinate multi-trade packages under one transmittal.

Accessibility
Building (Structural & Nonstructural)
Commercial
Electrical
Energy & Conservation
Fire Safety & Protection Systems
Life Safety & Means of Egress
Mechanical
Plumbing
Residential
Sprinkler Systems
Structural

Service Tiers

From early design validation to full construction document review — choose the scope that fits where your project is today.

01

Preliminary Plan Review

Early-phase review to inform design development before you invest in full construction documents.

  • Use and occupancy classification
  • Type of construction & height/area
  • Means of egress & fire-resistance
  • Foundation design concepts
02

Complete Plan Review

Comprehensive review of design drawings and specifications for all requested disciplines.

  • Detailed code compliance checklist
  • Documented violations & corrections
  • Follow-up consultation during construction
  • Complimentary re-review of reissued plans
03

Limited-Scope & Consulting

Targeted technical review or code interpretation for specific building components or applications.

  • Single-discipline or partial packages
  • Code evaluation & special studies
  • Peer review of third-party submissions
  • Pre-submittal compliance guidance

Before you transmit — mark the checklists in your submittal and submit your intake summary.

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Services Include

  1. Independent third-party plan review under CMDAA accreditation scope
  2. Discipline-specific checklists aligned to model codes and California requirements
  3. Written findings with clear correction references for resubmittal
  4. Coordination across architectural, structural, MEP, and fire protection trades
  5. Preliminary, complete, and limited-scope review options
  6. Document intake guidance — see requirements below before you transmit

Document Requirements

Mark each checklist you are including in your submittal package. Download the PDFs, complete the applicable forms, then submit your intake below — our team will confirm scope and next steps.

Select all categories
Building and construction documents Construction transmittal Building requirements
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Energy
Sprinkler and accessibility Sprinkler Accessibility
Specialty drawings, structural Building / structural requirements

Download and complete the PDFs as needed. Transmitting documents does not start a professional engagement.

Ready to Submit?

Contact our plan review team to discuss scope, schedule, and document requirements for your modular or off-site project.

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California Modular — CMDAA Plan Review
Email: office@gude.co