plans

[steeve]

hi there,
when you get plans of your house from an architect or a design group, do you get all the specs?, mat'l list?...what comes in it? hope i m in the right categ. thanks

[Rich]

It just depends on what scope you contract them for. You can get just a floor plan or all plans, elevations, structural, etc.

[steeve]

dont you normaly need all plans to get construction permit...

thanks Rich

[Rich]

Depending on where you are at will depend on what is required for permit.
On this current project I'm working on we submitted an architectural set (hand drawn) and a set of CAD generated structural drawings. We also showed them a not for construction set of mechanicals - which they did not need. The set of structurals were not even marked on - only the hand drawn architecturals.
In other places I've had to submit architectural reviews from the sub-division that it was going to be built in, architecturals, complete structural drawings, mechanical, roof plans, elevations, etc.
Other places I've only had to submit a written plan to pull a permit :)

[steeve]

thanks again...

[steeve]

if i act as my own GC, i would need all the plans, no?what alse do i need.do regular plans come with the electrical and plumbing drawings, are they code approuved...or it's custom....thks

[Rich]

Again that depends on where you are located and what your building department requires for review. In most rural communities the plumbing and mechanical are design/build. Electrical plans may need just a load calculation and plan location of outlets and fixtures.

[steeve]

let's put it in a diffrent way, forget the permits and regulations. as a GC what do i need as "tools" to be able to do a good fallow up on the work process...hope i m not demanding too much...,thanks

[mjpliv]

Generally, The minimum set of plans would include -

- Four elevations showing exterior finishes and finished grades.
- A basement/foundation plan showing location and sizes of footings.
- A plan sheet for each living level.
- A section drawing showing the structure "through" the various wall types.
(note - floor plans should include wall and door sizes/swings, room lables, refernces to the structure above (joist/truss direction and bearing points), structural column locations (concentrated loads) and size/type/location of any structural components (beams, etc)

Optional plan sheets or details would include -

-full section drawing(s)
-bird's eye roof views
-joist/truss layouts
-kitchen elevations
-mechanical and or electrical plans
-ceiling plans
-window/door schedules
-material lists
-construction details
-interior finish schedule

[steeve]

yes...thanks a lot guys.... :D