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PE-Stamped & Sealed Engineering Plans

Every plan set is reviewed, signed, and sealed by a Colorado-licensed Professional Engineer — certifying code compliance for building department submittal.

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What Is a PE Stamp and Why Does It Matter?

A PE stamp (also called a seal) is the impression, signature, and date applied by a licensed Professional Engineer to engineering documents. The stamp certifies that the engineering work was performed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed PE, and that the documents comply with applicable engineering standards and building codes. In Colorado, building departments require PE-stamped engineering plans and calculations for most structural permit submittals — including foundation designs, structural framing, retaining walls over 4 feet, and any modification to load-bearing elements. Without a PE stamp, your permit application will be rejected. All our plans are stamped by a Colorado-licensed Professional Engineer (License #PE.0060665). The license can be verified through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) website.

When PE-Stamped Plans Are Required

Colorado building departments require PE-stamped engineering documents for: • Structural modifications — removing or altering load-bearing walls, openings, or structural elements • Foundation design — new foundations, foundation modifications, underpinning, and repair designs • New construction — structural framing plans and calculations for new buildings • Home additions — any addition that involves structural elements or foundation work • Retaining walls — walls over 4 feet in exposed height (measured from bottom of footing) • Decks and elevated structures — depending on height and local requirements • Commercial construction — structural documents for all commercial projects • Pre-engineered building foundations — foundation designs for metal buildings, modular structures • Solar panel arrays — roof-mounted and ground-mounted structural calculations • Signs and towers — freestanding signs, communication towers, and similar structures

What's Included in a Stamped Plan Set

A complete PE-stamped plan set from our firm includes: • Structural drawings — foundation plan, framing plans, sections, and details • Structural calculations — load analysis, member sizing, and connection design per IBC/IRC and ASCE 7 • Construction details — specific connections, bearing conditions, and reinforcement • General structural notes — code references, design criteria, material specifications • PE stamp, signature, and date on each sheet of engineering drawings • Calculation booklet stamped and signed by the engineer of record All documents are formatted to meet your local building department's submission requirements — whether they accept digital PDF submittals, physical sets, or electronic portal uploads.

Verification and Trust

Our Colorado PE License number is PE.0060665. Anyone — homeowners, building officials, contractors, or lenders — can verify the license is active and in good standing through the Colorado DORA online license verification portal. The PE stamp is more than a formality. It represents the engineer's professional responsibility for the structural integrity of the design. When a PE stamps plans, they are legally certifying that the design meets applicable codes and that the structure will perform safely under all anticipated loading conditions. This is why building departments require it — and why using a properly licensed engineer protects you, your property, and future occupants.

Stamped & Sealed Plans — Frequently Asked Questions

What does PE-stamped mean?

PE-stamped means engineering documents have been reviewed, signed, dated, and stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer. The stamp certifies that the engineering work was performed under the direct supervision of a licensed PE and complies with applicable codes and standards. In Colorado, building departments require PE-stamped plans for most structural permit submittals.

When do I need PE-stamped plans in Colorado?

You need PE-stamped plans whenever your local building department requires engineered documents — typically for structural modifications (load-bearing wall removal), foundation design, new construction, additions, retaining walls over 4 feet, decks above certain heights, and all commercial projects. Check with your local building department or call us at (888) 305-3967 to confirm your project's requirements.

Can I get plans stamped without hiring an engineer?

No — a PE stamp can only be applied by a licensed Professional Engineer who performed or directly supervised the engineering work. An engineer cannot stamp plans prepared by someone else. This is both an ethical requirement and a legal one — licensed engineers who stamp work they didn't supervise face license revocation. All our stamped plans are produced in-house by our engineering team.

How do I verify your PE license?

Our Colorado Professional Engineer license number is PE.0060665. You can verify the license is active and in good standing through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) online license verification portal at colorado.gov/dora. Simply search by license number or name.

Do you stamp plans prepared by other engineers or architects?

No. Professional engineering ethics and Colorado law prohibit a PE from stamping work they did not prepare or directly supervise. We only stamp plans and calculations produced by our own engineering team. If you have existing plans that need engineering, we can review them and provide our own stamped engineering documents to supplement them.