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 Post-and-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