The Florida Building Code, 9th Edition (2026), is now available on PlanCheckPro.AI. Registered users can review their construction plans against the upcoming edition ahead of its official effective date on December 31, 2026.
For architects, engineers, contractors, and developers, early access offers an opportunity to identify potential compliance issues while projects are still in design—and prepare for the code transition before submitting plans.
A code transition can affect projects long before construction begins. A drawing set developed today may move into permitting after the next edition takes effect.
Waiting until submittal to evaluate applicable requirements can leave teams with less time to address issues, coordinate revisions, and update their documents. Reviewing earlier gives project teams more room to make informed decisions.
An early code compliance review can help teams:
Identify potential issues before submitting plans.
Coordinate necessary changes across disciplines.
Reduce avoidable redesigns and resubmittals.
Prepare for conversations with reviewers and permitting authorities.
Plan for projects that may cross the code transition.
The applicable edition depends on the project’s permitting circumstances. Confirm which requirements apply with the authority having jurisdiction.
PlanCheckPro.AI allows users to review plans against both the current Florida Building Code and the upcoming 9th Edition.
This flexibility helps teams evaluate current project needs while preparing for future submissions. Teams can run separate reviews against each edition to assess potential issues and determine where further evaluation may be needed.
Access to the upcoming edition does not change its official effective date. It gives users an opportunity to prepare ahead of the transition.
Code compliance review is more useful when teams have time to act on the findings.
By incorporating AI plan review during design development and before submittal, project teams can identify potential concerns while revisions are easier to coordinate. Findings can help guide discussions among architects, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
AI plan review supports that process by flagging potential issues for professional evaluation. Project teams remain responsible for reviewing findings, applying the appropriate requirements, and coordinating with the permitting authority.
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Select the Florida Building Code, 9th Edition (2026), when running your next plan check.
Review the findings and coordinate any necessary follow-up with your project team.
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Yes. Registered users can select the 9th Edition when running a plan check on PlanCheckPro.AI.
The official effective date is December 31, 2026. Availability on PlanCheckPro.AI allows users to review plans ahead of that date.
Yes. PlanCheckPro.AI supports reviews against both the current and upcoming editions, allowing teams to select the edition appropriate to their review.
No. Selecting an edition for an early review does not determine which code governs your project. Confirm the applicable edition and transition requirements with the authority having jurisdiction.
Preparing early gives your team time to evaluate findings, coordinate revisions, and approach submittal with greater clarity.
Log in, select the 9th Edition, and get ahead of the December 31 transition.
