How to Draw Your Plans

How to Draw Your Plans Page 1 of 3 The city requires two complete sets of construction plans for room additions, renovations and new construction as outlined below: General Requirements Plans must be prepared by an architect or engineer legally registered under the laws of the State of Florida regulating the practice of architecture or engineering, and who shall affix his official seal to said drawings, specifications, and accompanying data. However, if the construction proposed will cost less than $10,000

and not affect the structural components of a building, the project plans need not meet this requirement. All drawings shall be drawn to scale, show all dimensions, have the structural design criteria clearly indicated, and be designed for a 130 m.p.h. wind loading in the coastal construction zone. The plans must also contain the necessary FEMA documentation. Any deviation from these requirements shall be approved by the Building Official. Minimum Drawing Requirements: Signed and sealed survey by a surveyor registered in the State of Florida, showing existing and proposed structures, flood zone, and grades at all (4) corners and the middle of the property, etc. Site plan showing all existing, proposed structures, setbacks, driveways, walks, pools, new and existing grades, etc. Foundation Plan, at ¼" = 1'0" or larger, showing footing and reinforcing sizes, or footing schedule and the locations of all vertical and horizontal reinforcement. If there is a crawl space, show access and ventilation per code. Also, if the structure is to be located within the "V" zone, you must show a piling plan with details and ground floor concrete detail with slab size reinforcing, soil treatment, vapor barrier, and fill. Floor Plans at ¼" = 1'0" or...

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