Building
Plan Requirements
Plan Requirements
for New Residential
Construction or Major Residential
Remodel Permits
To obtain a construction
permit, it is necessary to submit a minimum of two (2) sets of plans and specifications.
These plans must be drawn neatly to scale and sufficiently detailed to indicate
the nature of the work proposed by showing the applicable items listed below.
The scale used shall be ¼ inch = 1 foot, except for the plot plan which
may be adjusted in scale to the size of the property and the project.
1. SITE PLAN
A. Owners name, mailing
address and telephone number
B. Address where work
is to be done
C. Assessor's parcel
number, lot number of subdivision and all property dimensions (This information
may be obtained at this office)
D. North arrow
E. Names and locations
of adjacent streets
F. Location and setback
dimensions for the following:
1. Proposed development
2. Domestic well
3. Private sewage disposal system
4. Propane tank
5. All existing structures
G. Easements, if any
(may be obtained at this office)
2. FOUNDATION PLAN
A. Show Complete foundation
layout including:
1. Dimensions
2. Pier locations
3. Footing locations
4. Fireplace footing
B. Footing detail with
cross sectional view showing:
1. Depth, Width &
Reinforcement
C. Pier detail with
cross sectional view showing:
1. Depth, width and
dimensions of piers to be used
D. Slab detail with
cross sectional view showing:
1. Slab thickness
2. Depth of sand fill
3. 6 mil vapor barrier under habitable space
E. Steel reinforcement
(if any)
F. Location of ufer
ground in footing on plan view
G. Hardware, (holdowns)
type & location
3. FLOOR PLAN
A. Indicate square footage
of proposed development
B. Room layout showing:
1. Dimensions
2. Room use
3. Window sizes, types and locations
4. Interior and exterior door size and locations
5. Location of all plumbing fixtures
6. Washer and dryer locations
7. Water heater location
8. Location of cooktop, oven, etc
9. Fireplace, wood burning stove location
10. Attic access size location
11. Stairway location
12. Firewall location (if attached garage)
13. Shearwalls type & location
4. FLOOR FRAMING PLAN (Raised floor)
A. Girder and floor
joist details:
1. Sizes
2. Lumber grades
3. Span and spacing of members
B. Thickness and type
of subfloor
C. Ventilation calculations
with size and location
D. Crawl dimensions
and location
5. FRAMING DETAILS
A. Sectional drawings
showing:
1. Framing member
sizes, spacing of framing members, beams, bracing, post and beam connections,
etc.
6. ROOF FRAMING (Cut and
Stack)
A. Ceiling joists and
rafter, sizes spans, and spacing
B. Header sizes, spans,
location, & lumber grade
C. HVAC unit location
(if roof mounted)
D. Outrigger sizes,
location, spans, and spacing
E. Roof sheathing material
and spacing
F. Underlayment and
type of roof covering used
G. Attic ventilation
7. ROOF FRAMING (Trussed
roof)
A. truss engineering
from manufacturer
B. truss layout including;
types, span pitch & spacing
C. outrigger detail:
1. Drop top chord
3 ½" on gable end trusses
2. Lay outriggers on edge
3. Outriggers to be spaced 2 feet on center maximum
D. HVAC unit location
(if roof mounted)
E. Roof sheathing material
and spacing
F. Header sizes, spans,
locations, lumber grade
G. Attic ventilation
calculations with size & location
H. Underlayment and
roofing material to be used
8. FIREPLACE DETAILS
A. If wood stove or
fireplace insert is used, provide installation manual
B. Tight fitting glass
or metal doors
C. Combustion air intake
to outside air
9. ELECTRICAL PLAN
A. Locations and types
of lights (incandescent or fluorescent)
B. Locations of outlets
and switches
C. Location of main
electrical service and all sub-panels
D. Indicate all GFCI
protected outlets
E. Location of smoke
detector(s)
10. MECHANICAL PLAN
A. HVAC unit model,
size and location
B. Duct sizes and locations
C. Register sizes and
locations
11. ELEVATIONS
A. Structure shown from
at least two elevations showing:
1. Type of wall covering
(stucco, siding, etc)
2. Window/door locations
3. Height of building
12. ENERGY CONSERVATION
A. Show compliance with
CEC energy regulations; attach documentation to plans
B. Calculations for
sizing of HVAC equipment
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