The process of reviewing building plans and specifications to determine the safety characteristics of a proposed building refers to the

• A. Plans Review
• B. Construction Inspection
• C. Building Code Enforcement
• D. Fire Prevention Inspection

Answer: (A)

Plans review is the process of examining proposed building plans and specifications to determine the safety characteristics of the design before construction begins. By evaluating elements such as means of egress, fire-resistance ratings, fire protection systems, occupancy classification, and code compliance, the reviewer decides whether the design meets the fire and life-safety requirements. This differs from construction inspection, which checks that the actual work during construction follows the approved plans; building code enforcement is the broader activity of upholding code requirements in general; and fire prevention inspection typically involves periodic checks of existing occupancies for hazards and compliance rather than reviewing plans.