Southern Plan 6471-00042

What's Included in these plans?

Title Sheet      3D line drawing of the residence, plan number.

Foundation Plan

• Plan showing dimensional layout of slab foundation of the home.
• Necessary notations pertaining to foundation.
• Keyed section marks of footings, piers, etc.
• If optional conventional plan, floor joist type and direction. (Post-Tension slabs, basements by others.)
  
  Detail Sheet

• This sheet has standard section details for the particular type of foundation chosen.
• Typical masonry fireplace details
• Typical cornice sections and symbol schedule.
• Typical wall sections.
• Above details may be on other sheets
  
  Floor Plans

• All wall placements with dimensions.
• Door & window sizes and descriptions.
• Room labels.
• Stairway dimensions, sections and layout. (May be shown on other sheets)
• Notes relating to vaults, electrical floor outlets, location of beams, headers.
• Suggested mechanical equipment locations.
  
  Elevations       

• Front, rear and all sides of the exterior elevations. (Scale - ¼" equals 1"-0)
• These sheets will include all necessary dimensions, material labels, roof slopes.
• All architectural elements relating to the exterior of the home.
• Dormer locations on two story homes, if any.
  
  Electrical Schematic  Suggested light switch, outlet, ceiling fan locations, electrical symbol chart.
  
  Section Drawings       All necessary cross sections of the home showing floor-ceiling heights, insulation, flooring and roofing details, as necessary.
  
  Millwork Elevations     Suggested cabinet, fireplace elevations as well as any distinctive architectural elements.
  
  Roof Plan & Roof Framing Plan      Shows the roof slopes & suggested rafter layouts.

What's not included:  House plans do not typically include mechanical, plumbing, or truss drawings. Additionally, some jurisdictions require a local architect or engineer to make adjustments to the plan to comply with local building codes. We advise you to check with your local building department regarding codes. For more information, visit the What's Included in Our Plans page.