COVER SHEET, SITE PLAN

The cover sheet features an elevation of the exterior of the house that shows approximately how the home will look when built. The site plan is a scaled footprint of the property and location, to help determine how the project will be placed on the building site. We require this for all new project plan sets.

GENERAL NOTES

This section shows specific building notes associated with your project. The notes relate to the codes and building methods of your area, and their relation to your project. of the exterior wall from the roof down through the foundation. They can also address specific building materials required for the project such as structural members, roofing materials, insulation, floor framing, wall finishes and building standards. We require this for all new project plan sets.

AS-BUILT FLOOR PLAN

This section addresses the building as it currently is, before the project starts. It will often identify what needs to be changed and what needs to be removed for the project on your
home or building to be performed. It can incorporate both architectural and structural aspects, as needed for the project. We require this for all new project plan sets.

FOUNDATION PLAN

This sheet notes, dimensions, and identifies footings, pads, and support, in reference to structural components for the project. Existing footings and foundations may also be identified as needed, if they relate to the new project location. Often the existing building components that don’t relate to the new project will be excluded to provide clarity on exactly what is being addressed. The structural components of the foundation plan also includes prescriptive code aspects. Aspects outside of prescriptive code require a licensed engineer to calculate and verify. This can also be provided with our plans if requested and required.

FLOOR PLAN

This section provides a birds eye view of the project layout, detailing and describing all the elements that will be included on the floor of the project. Aspects are dimensioned and annotated to identify all integral information. Added doors, windows, staircases, and unique aspects are also identified. A floor plan will be required for each floor of the project if multiple floors are involved.

FRAMING PLAN

The framing plan is integral in identifying the structural components of the new project. Multi-story homes will have floor framing plans for upper floors as well. The floor framing plans provide structural information such as the joist location, spacing and direction, structural hardware and fasteners, and structural member types. A framing plan will be required for each floor of the project if multiple floors are involved.

ROOF FRAMING PLAN

The overall layout and necessary details for roof design are provided in this section. This plan is only required if your project incorporates roof modifications or additions, such as replacing trusses or rafters, or adding a new roof, awning, or eaves. If trusses are used, we will note the trusses are built and designed by a truss manufacturer, to comply with your local codes and regulations.

EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

Our exterior elevations are drawings that show the finished structural components of the project from the outside perspective. It will not include finish information unless it is explicitly requested. We often consider the exterior finishes an aspect that clients can select without the drawing specifically identifying them. This allows the client to have flexibility to choose or change what finishes they want instead of being locked into them. Elevations can include views of the front, rear and left and right sides of the project. Exterior materials, details and heights are noted on these drawings. Elevations often involve more than one drawing sheet to be shown cleanly. We require this for all new project plan sets.

BUILDING SECTION & DETAILS

This section will illustrate the important changes in the floor, ceiling and roof heights or the relationship of different floors to one another. Interior elements of rooms and areas, such as columns, structural components, headers and beams, and other aspects that can’t be seen from the outside of the building.

INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

These interior elevations show the specific details and design of the kitchen, bathrooms, utility rooms, fireplaces, bookcases, built-in units and other special interior features. The interior elevations vary based on the complexity of the home.

WALL ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS

This section shows section cuts of the exterior wall from the roof down through the foundation. These wall sections specify the home’s construction and building materials. They also show the number of stories, type of foundation and the construction of the walls. Roofing materials, insulation, floor framing, wall finishes and elevation heights are all shown and referenced.

STANDARD DETAILS & CUSTOM DETAILS

This section addresses all the facets and typical details you will want to include in your project, with the exception of local building code requirements. Primarily we include structural components in these, with key architectural components addressed as well.

What is Not Included?

Each plan set is designed to be consistent with the building standards of your area, and in conformance to prescriptive codes. Modifications may be necessary to meet specific building codes or ordinances. Outdraft specifically disclaims any responsibility for ensuring the plans, and/or any construction project using the plans, satisfies local or other applicable building codes. Determining and complying with all applicable codes is your responsibility.

Additionally, stock plans do not have a professional stamp attached. If your building department requires one, they will only accept a stamp from a professional licensed in the state where you plan to build. In this case, you will need to take your plans to a local engineer for review and stamping.