How do I accept the terms on a city's PreCheck page?
Quick answer: After you click Submit for pre-check, a Before we start box lists the key points of the terms. Tick I've read the points above and the terms, and I'm allowed to share these plans. and click Agree and start. The box can't be ticked until the terms finish loading.
Steps
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Drop your plans, enter your email and project address, and click Submit for pre-check.
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Before we start opens with the main points, including:
- You have the right to share these plans, or you're the owner or their agent.
- The report is AI-generated advice. The Building Official makes every permit decision.
- Your plans and report belong to you.
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To read everything, click Read the full terms; the version is shown next to it. Back to the summary returns to the points.
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Tick the box and click Agree and start. Your upload begins.
Troubleshooting
- The box won't tick — the terms are still loading (you'll see Loading terms…). Wait a moment.
- The terms didn't load — click Try again next to the message.
- Agree and start stays grey — tick the box first.
- Asked to agree again — the city updated its terms since your last upload. Agree to the new version to continue.
City portals still in preview
A city that is still setting up its portal may share a preview link and code instead. Those portals ask you to sign in with Continue with Google, Continue with Microsoft, or Continue with email, then show the city's Terms of Service. Scroll to the bottom of the terms box (the checkbox stays off until you do), tick it, and click I Agree & Create Account.