A professional, complete set of plans is essential for project success. When you apply for a building permit, (which is required by law in most locations) a plans examiner will thoroughly review the plans. The plans must clearly illustrate compliance with the building code in terms of building structure, materials, dimensions, safety and health issues and functional requirements. If the plans satisfy local building code requirements you will be allowed to acquire a permit for construction. If the plans are not of sufficient quality or lack correct information, they will be rejected. (many jurisdictions require a minimum drawing sheet size of 11' x 17" for submittal) The quality of the plans is especially important during construction. All project participants need to understand dimensions, locations, construction assemblies and specifications.

Our plans are professionally designed and drawn for accuracy and clarity. We use the 18" x 24" size black on white copies for field durability and legibility. Compliance with the latest International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC) and the Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements assures successful building permit approval in most locations. There are some coastal and mountainous regions which require special engineering for any structure. With available consultants, we can serve some regions with those special requirements, but not all.