Chapter 35 Foundation Plan Layout Introduction Foundation plan

Chapter 35 Foundation Plan Layout

Introduction • Foundation plan – Drawn at same scale as floor plan it will support • Tracing floor plan can lead to major errors • Better method is to draw the foundation plan using dimensions on floor plan print

Introduction (cont’d. ) • The foundation plan can be drawn manually by dividing it into stages: – Foundation layout – Drawing foundation members – Drawing floor framing members – Dimensioning – Lettering – Evaluation

Concrete Slab Foundation Layout

Slab Foundation Plan Checklist • Includes: – Correct symbol and location – Correct structural materials – Required local notes – Required general notes – Required dimensions • Refer to the text for the complete checklist

Foundation Plan with Joist Construction

Foundation Plan with Joist Checklist • Includes: – Correct symbol/location – Correct structural materials – Required local notes – Required general notes – Required dimensions • Refer to the text for the complete checklist

Standard Foundation with Postand-Beam Floor System

Foundation Plan with Post-and. Beam Checklist • Includes: – Correct symbol and location – Correct structural materials – Required local notes – Required general notes – Required dimensions • Refer to the text for the complete checklist

Combination Slab and Crawl Space Plans for a Partial Basement

Checklist for Foundation Plans with Partial Slab and Floor Joists • Includes: – Correct symbol and location – Correct structural materials – Required local notes – Required general notes – Required dimensions • Refer to the text for the complete checklist

Full Basement