Construction Plan Requirements
A detailed construction plan must be submitted to the Building Official before a building permit can be issued. This procedure assures the project will meet the Building Code. If a project is built without proper plan review, the project may be rejected and would surely cost extra time and money.
The following items should be included on the building plan:
- Plan drawn to scale (1/4" = 1 foot)
- A plan view or overhead showing the size of the building with door and window openings
- Label each room as to use
- Show a cross section or side view of the foundation type that will be used
- Show a cross section or elevation of any wall section showing floor joists, studs, wall plates, ceiling joists, rafters and roofing materials
- Show a detail of any guardrail and handrail systems at landings, decks, and stairways
- Any bedroom addition must show egress and size of windows in each of the rooms
- As of September 1, 2004, the 2003 version of the International Residential Code is in effect.