Complete MEP Permit Sets engineered for code, comfort & safety.
Every mechanical, electrical, plumbing & fire sheet your reviewer needs — engineered right, cost-effective, and delivered on time. A fixed quote in 24 business hours; first sets in as few as 5 working days; city comments handled until your permit is issued.
Disciplines
HVAC design
Layouts, Manual J/S/D calcs, equipment schedules. IMC · IRC · Wrightsoft.
Mechanical scopePower & lighting
Plans, panel schedules, load calculations. NEC · NFPA 70.
Electrical scopeWater, waste & gas
WWV risers, gas piping, fixture schedules. UPC · IPC.
Plumbing scopeSprinkler design
Sprinkler layouts and hydraulic calculations. NFPA 13 · 13D · 13R.
Fire protection scopeRecent projects
SS-109
Single-Family Residence — Full Package
SS-102
A-2 Change of Occupancy — Golf-Simulator Taproom
SS-103
Coastal Custom Home
400+ projects, 31 states, eight countries
Shading shows delivered projects per state. Also delivered in Washington DC and the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix).
Where we have delivered
- United States31 states, Washington DC and the U.S. Virgin Islands · 379 projects
- United KingdomHarwell, Oxfordshire
- GermanyDresden · Ralswiek
- AustraliaMornington, Victoria
- KuwaitShuwaikh, Kuwait City
- BangladeshDhaka · Chattogram · Gazipur · Narayanganj
- Cayman IslandsResidential
- American SamoaPago Pago
What we have delivered, where
Every delivered US project on our record, by state and building type. Each outlined square is one project; a solid square with a number marks seven or more.
| State | Homes & ADUs | Multi-family & mixed-use | Office & commercial | Retail, food & hotels | Health, education & labs | Civic & institutional | Industrial & other | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 48 | 15 | 45 | 31 | 9 | 8 | 156 | |
| Texas | 23 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 79 | |
| Florida | 13 | 9 | 9 | 42 | ||||
| New York | 13 | 15 | ||||||
| Georgia | 12 | |||||||
| Colorado | 9 | |||||||
| Maryland | 7 | |||||||
| Pennsylvania | 7 | |||||||
| Washington | 6 | |||||||
| Michigan | 5 | |||||||
| New Jersey | 5 | |||||||
| Ohio | 5 | |||||||
| Massachusetts | 4 | |||||||
| Arizona | 3 | |||||||
| Connecticut | 3 | |||||||
| Missouri | 3 | |||||||
| New Mexico | 2 | |||||||
| North Carolina | 2 | |||||||
| South Carolina | 2 | |||||||
| Virginia | 2 | |||||||
| Alabama | 1 | |||||||
| Arkansas | 1 | |||||||
| Illinois | 1 | |||||||
| Indiana | 1 | |||||||
| Nevada | 1 | |||||||
| Tennessee | 1 | |||||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | |||||||
| Utah | 1 | |||||||
| Washington DC | 1 | |||||||
| Wyoming | 1 |
All 237 cities and towns we have delivered in
California (88) Aliso Viejo · Altadena · Anaheim · Antioch · Arcata · Atherton · Bakersfield · Berkeley · Big Sur · Burney · Canoga Park · Carlsbad · Chatsworth · Citrus Heights · Concord · Covina · Crestline · Daly City · El Dorado Hills · Elverta · Emerald Hills · Fairfield · French Camp · Geyserville · Glendale · Granada Hills · Hanford · Hermosa Beach · Hollister · Hollywood · Irvine · Joshua Tree · Jurupa Valley · La Habra · Laguna Beach · Lancaster · Lincoln · Lindsay · Live Oak · Loomis · Los Altos · Los Angeles · Madera · Manhattan Beach · Manteca · Marina del Rey · Marysville · Mather · Merced · Modesto · Moreno Valley · Newport Beach · North Hills · North Hollywood · Oakland · Oakley · Ontario · Pacific Palisades · Palmdale · Palo Alto · Pasadena · Rancho Palos Verdes · Redding · Redlands · Richmond · Roseville · Rowland Heights · Sacramento · San Francisco · San Luis Obispo · San Pablo · Santa Clarita · Santa Monica · Saratoga · Simi Valley · South Gate · Stockton · Sunnyvale · Tehachapi · Torrance · Union City · Vallejo · Van Nuys · Walnut · West Hills · Wheatland · Yorba Linda · Yuba City
Texas (36) Abilene · Arlington · Austin · Bedford · Brownwood · College Station · Conroe · Cypress · Dallas · Forest Hill · Fort Worth · Frisco · Galveston · Georgetown · Haltom City · Houston · Humble · Hunters Creek Village · Katy · Leander · Longview · Mabank · McKinney · Navasota · Pasadena · Plano · Richardson · Rockdale · Rosenberg · Rowlett · Royse City · Santo · Southlake · Spicewood · Waco · Waelder
Florida (32) Aventura · Boynton Beach · Coral Gables · Cottondale · Cutler Bay · Doral · Fort Myers · Fort Myers Beach · Green Cove Springs · Hernando Beach · Highland Beach · Holmes Beach · Jacksonville · Jupiter · Key Largo · Loxahatchee · Marianna · Miami · Miami Beach · Miami Shores · Naples · Ocala · Panama City · Rotonda West · Royal Palm Beach · St. Augustine · St. Petersburg · Sunny Isles Beach · Tampa · Vero Beach · West Palm Beach · Winter Park
Georgia (9) Atlanta · Augusta · Bethlehem · Douglasville · Duluth · Ellijay · Lilburn · Powder Springs · Valdosta
New York (6) Bronx · Brooklyn · East Elmhurst · Far Rockaway · New York · Ronkonkoma
Colorado (5) Aurora · Denver · Fort Collins · Glenwood Springs · Lakewood
New Jersey (5) Forked River · Livingston · Longport · Vineland · Wayne
Pennsylvania (5) Darby · Downingtown · Gettysburg · Philadelphia · Wexford
Maryland (4) Eldersburg · Fort Washington · Middletown · Rockville
Washington (4) Bellevue · Lynnwood · Redmond · Seattle
Arizona (3) Casa Grande · Green Valley · Marana
Massachusetts (3) Arlington · Scituate · Winchester
Michigan (3) Detroit · Lansing · Redford
Ohio (3) Cleveland · Marysville · Olmsted Falls
Connecticut (2) Plainville · West Hartford
Missouri (2) Crestwood · Lee's Summit
North Carolina (2) Dunn · Weaverville
South Carolina (2) Goose Creek · Longs
Virginia (2) Ashburn · Hamilton
Alabama (1) Montgomery
Arkansas (1) Little Rock
Illinois (1) Collinsville
Indiana (1) Carmel
Nevada (1) Las Vegas
New Mexico (1) Hobbs
Tennessee (1) Memphis
U.S. Virgin Islands (1) St. Croix
Utah (1) Park City
Washington DC (1) Washington
Wyoming (1) Alpine
Outside the US (10) Harwell (United Kingdom) · Dresden (Germany) · Ralswiek (Germany) · Mornington (Australia) · Shuwaikh (Kuwait) · Dhaka (Bangladesh) · Chattogram (Bangladesh) · Gazipur (Bangladesh) · Narayanganj (Bangladesh) · Pago Pago (American Samoa)
Client names, addresses and drawings stay confidential; references and redacted samples are available on request. Counts are delivered projects on our record, updated October 2026.
More than a permit — engineered to live with
Code compliance
Every sheet references your jurisdiction's adopted codes — cited concretely, not vague "code-compliant" claims. That is what gets a set approved.
Comfort
Right-sized equipment, proper ventilation and outdoor air, hot-water recirculation where it matters — designed for how the building is actually used, not just to clear plan check.
Value engineering
We size to the real load, not the safe over-estimate — avoiding oversized equipment, needless service upgrades, and the construction cost that rides along with them.
Coordination
MEP, architectural and structural support come off one coordinated background, so the disciplines cannot contradict each other — the plan-review rejection we see most.
Frequently asked questions
What's included in the permit set?
A complete MEP permit set — every mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-protection sheet your plan reviewer needs, referencing your jurisdiction's adopted codes (IRC, IMC, NEC, UPC/IPC, NFPA). Where a seal is required, a US-licensed PE stamps your set — our retained PEs for Texas and California, a licensed PE engaged for your project elsewhere.
Who actually produces the drawings?
An offshore engineering team led by an MEP engineer, working in AutoCAD and Revit with Wrightsoft calcs. Every set passes engineer QA before delivery.
How fast will I get my plans?
You get a fixed quote in 24 business hours. First sets are delivered in as few as 5 working days, depending on scope, tracked against a committed date.
What if the plan checker has comments?
We answer city plan-check comments until your permit is issued — included. One revision round is included, with a corrected set back in about three working days.
Basics
What are MEP plans, and when does a permit require them?
MEP plans are the mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings for a building: HVAC equipment and ductwork, power, lighting and panel schedules, and water, drain, vent and gas piping. Permits usually require them for commercial work, new homes, ADUs, additions and major remodels. Small residential repairs and like-for-like replacements often don't need them. Your building department's permit checklist decides.
Do I need stamped or sealed MEP drawings for a residential remodel?
It depends on your city and the size of the work. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, and some building departments ask for sealed drawings even on residential projects. Check your permit checklist or send it to us. Where a stamp is required, our retained US-licensed PEs seal drawings in Texas and California, and we engage a licensed PE for your project in other states.
Does my ADU need MEP drawings for the permit?
Usually, yes. Most cities want at least an electrical plan with a load calculation (ADUs often trigger a panel or service upgrade), a plumbing and gas layout, and an HVAC plan with a load calculation. Some accept these items on the architectural set. We prepare a complete, permit-ready ADU MEP set.
Electrical
Do I need drawings for a service upgrade (for example 200A to 400A)?
Most cities don't need a full drawing set for a service upgrade. They usually want an NEC load calculation, a one-line (riser) diagram, panel schedules and the meter and panel locations on a simple site plan. Some also require approval from your electric utility. We prepare the complete package.
What is an NEC load calculation (220.82 / 220.83), and when does the permit office ask for one?
NEC 220.82 and 220.83 are the code's simplified load-calculation methods for dwellings. 220.82 sizes the electrical service for a whole house, typically new construction or a full service replacement. 220.83 checks whether an existing service can handle added loads such as an EV charger, a heat pump or an ADU. Permit offices ask for one whenever load is added or the service size changes.
Do I need a panel upgrade to add an EV charger, or are there other options?
Not always. An NEC 220.83 load calculation may show your existing service has enough spare capacity. If it doesn't, there are options to consider before a full upgrade: a lower-amperage charger, an electric-vehicle energy management system that limits charging when the house is busy (NEC 625.42), or a smart panel. We run the calculation and show you the lowest-cost option that meets code.
Can you prepare solar PV and battery permit drawings (one-line diagram, load calc)?
Yes. We take small electrical scopes on their own, including service upgrades, EV charger circuits with load calculations, and solar PV permit drawings.
Fire protection
Does my ADU or new home need fire sprinklers?
It depends on your state and city. The IRC model code requires sprinklers in new one- and two-family homes, but many states have removed that requirement; California keeps it. In California, an ADU generally doesn't need sprinklers if the main house doesn't have them. Your local building or fire department makes the final call. When sprinklers are required, we design NFPA 13D systems with hydraulic calculations.
What is the difference between NFPA 13, 13R and 13D sprinkler systems?
They apply to different building types. NFPA 13D covers one- and two-family homes and manufactured homes; it is focused on life safety and is the simplest system. NFPA 13R covers low-rise residential buildings such as apartments up to four stories and 60 feet high. NFPA 13 covers all other buildings and protects both lives and property. Your building type and height decide which standard applies.
Will a residential sprinkler system force me to upgrade my water meter or service line?
Sometimes. An NFPA 13D system needs a minimum flow and pressure, and a small 5/8-inch meter or a long, narrow service line may not deliver it. A hydraulic calculation based on your water-pressure test tells you before you buy anything. A multipurpose system (sprinklers on the domestic piping) or a storage tank and pump can often avoid a meter upgrade.
Can I order only fire-sprinkler drawings with hydraulic calculations?
Yes. We design standalone NFPA 13, 13R and 13D sprinkler systems with hydraulic calculations, or include them in the full MEP set.
Plumbing / mech
Do I need a plumbing riser or gas-pipe sizing drawing for my permit?
Often, yes. For new homes, ADUs, additions with new fixtures, and commercial work, many building departments require a water and drain-waste-vent isometric (riser) diagram. Where gas is involved, they also want a gas-pipe sizing diagram showing appliance BTU loads, pipe sizes and developed lengths. Both are included in our plumbing sets.
Scope
Can I order just one discipline — only electrical or only plumbing?
Yes. You can order a single discipline, such as only electrical, only plumbing or only mechanical.
Do I need MEP drawings for a commercial change of occupancy?
Usually, yes. A new occupancy, such as turning an office into a restaurant, can change the required ventilation rates, plumbing fixture counts, grease interceptor, electrical load and fire protection. Plan reviewers want MEP drawings that show the building meets the requirements of the new use. We prepare them.
Process
Do you work on projects in Canada?
Yes. We prepare MEP drawings for Canadian projects as well as for all US states.
Client testimonials
"I enjoy working with Sabrul immensely and have continued working with him on many projects since. He is a trusted resource and supported all our projects with everything."
"Sabrul is a great problem solver. Very easy to work with. Takes the time to understand our project's needs and issues, and researches alternative solutions to problems."
"I hired Sabrul to assist with a project that lasted a couple of years. A true professional — his work ethic is beyond what anyone on our team expected. I highly recommend him."
Project too custom for a standard permit set?
Get MEP Plans is a productized service — standardized scope, fixed pricing, complete permit set in as few as 5 working days. If your project needs custom MEPF engineering, named engineer-of-record continuity, or design across multiple disciplines that doesn't fit a template, our parent firm handles that work.
Zesterex — Custom MEPF engineering
Bespoke mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design for projects that need engineer-of-record continuity, coordinated MEPF, or scope outside our standardized intake.
Visit the firm siteManual J / S / D load calculations
Wrightsoft-based residential and light-commercial HVAC load reports. Single-unit and multifamily.
VisitREScheck residential energy compliance
IECC-compliant REScheck reports for residential building permits. All climate zones, all states.
VisitCOMcheck commercial energy compliance
COMcheck-Web reports for commercial and tenant-improvement permits. Code-version specific.
VisitComplete MEP permit set built to get approved.
Every mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire sheet your reviewer needs — a fixed quote in 24 business hours, first sets in as few as 5 working days, and city comments answered until your permit is issued.