The Structural Plans (also called "working drawings") depict structural components and their layout, for the purpose of obtaining a building permit and providing the builder with the information needed to build the house. A full set of working drawings consists of the following pages:
The Design Plans form part of the Structural Plans.
Framing Floor Plans:
Separate floor plans, specifically for framing.
Rafter and Joist Plan: A separate framing plan depicting the roof rafters and ceiling joists.
Structural Sections (2 or more): A section is a vertical slice through the house.
Foundation Plan: A separate plan, showing footings, walls, piers, hold-downs, re-bar, and sometimes foundation drains.
Plot Plan or Site Plan:The building department may have specific requirements for this plan, which is a a bird's eye view of the whole property, showing structures, lot lines, adjacent streets, and sometimes drainage and utilities.
Other pages may be required, depending on the particular design, the construction techniques, the location, and the amount of explanatory detail required for building.
Not included: Any tests, geo-technical reports, topographical maps, surveys, drawings needed for other permits, or certified engineering that may be required. Also not included are shop drawings, diagrams, schedules or other data relating to work by a contractor, manufacturer or supplier, but not required for a building permit.