The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it:

• A. Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before construction begins
• B. Guarantees on-time completion
• C. Reduces inspection frequency
• D. Increases project cost certainty

Answer: (A)

Plans review is about checking designs against fire codes and standards before any construction begins. This early scrutiny helps identify discrepancies, misapplications, or omissions in fire protection, egress, or life-safety provisions so corrections can be made before work starts. That prevents costly field changes, scheduling disruptions, and safety problems later, making the project more likely to meet code requirements and work smoothly with other trades. While this process can influence overall project efficiency, it does not guarantee on-time completion, reduce the required number of inspections, or by itself guarantee cost certainty. Its main value is catching discrepancies early to allow timely corrections.