The Following list is an example of what is included in a set of plans.
Floor Plans:
Drawn at 1/4" = 1'-0" scale, and include:
- Room Lay-outs
- Door and window sizes
- Complete and accurate dimensions
- Locations of Plant Shelves and Niches
- Any specific notes
- Building section markers
- Floor Covering Locations
Basement Plan (If applies)
Drawn at 1/4" = 1'-0" scale, and includes:
- Door and window sizes
- Complete and accurate dimensions
- Any specific notes
- Building section markers
- Mechanical equipment location
- Electrical layouts
- Finished and unfinished areas
Elevations:
Drawn at 1/4" = 1'-0" scale, and include:
- Exterior Finishes
- Floor-to-floor heights
- Roof slope indicators
- Any specific notes
- Roof Overview
Electrical Plans:
Drawn at 1/4" = 1'-0" scale, and include:
- Switch and Outlet locations
- Lighting types & locations
- T.V. and Phone locations
Foundation Plan
Drawn at 1/4" = 1'-0" scale, and includes:
- All posts and beam sizes and locations
- Door and window opening sizes
- Complete and accurate dimensions
- All foundation wall and footing sizes
- All code-related notes
- Building section markers
- Tags for different footing types
Building Sections
Drawn at 1/4" = 1'-0" scale, and includes:
- Beam sizes, connections, and locations
- Floor joist type and spacing
- Floor-to-floor heights
- Non-typical plate heights indicated
Typical wall sections
Drawn at 1/4" = 1'-0" scale, and includes:
- Section view through the home
- Ceiling details
- Niche/plant shelf details
- Specific wall Elevations
Miscellaneous notes and details
- Miscellaneous framing details
- Stairway details
- Footing details
- General notes covering all current code requirements for residential construction
