Since every remodel and renovation tends to be different, the requirements for obtaining permits vary. To help provide you with an idea about what to expect when looking for a building permit, this post lists all the information you will need. Let’s take a look at what you will need.
- Site Plan
The first thing that you will need to get a building permit is a site plan. It is a drawing that shows the property and its surroundings. It mostly resembles a survey which is a document that you might have received when you had purchased a home. All the structures of the property should be identified in the site plan including the property boundaries. An arrow should be included in the plan to indicate whether the north is, the dimensions of the lines, and the distance between structures.
- Floor Plan
To get a horizontal view of the house, a floor plan is needed. It is a drawing of the house as if it were to be cut horizontally as you would normally stare a few feet from above the floor. For every level or storey of the house that would be impacted by the new construction, a floor plan would be needed for each level. The interior layout of all solid wood floors should be shown. It should provide information about the interior walls, the exterior walls, the location, type, and size of the construction.
- Elevation
The exterior view of the elevation drawings also needs to be shown. The exterior view of each and every side of the house would need to be included. The elevation has to be identified based on the direction it faces and the extent of the existing and new construction should be indicated clearly along with items like the roof shape and roof overhangs.
- Section Details
When it comes to section details, the drawings depict the view of the house as it would appear if it had been vertically cut through from a particular location. It shows the construction details including the roof, floors, walls, foundations, and footings. Make sure that each drawing is accurately drawn in ink. Both the proposed and existing constructions need to be illustrated along with their dimensions and elevations.
Opt for Fast Track Service
If you do not have the time to deal with the process of preparing all the documents required for obtaining a building permit, you should opt for drafting services from Acadia Drafting. They offer a fast track service which helps speed up the process so that you can get the construction done in record time. Utilize their over the counter service to ensure that your project gets approved in order for you to proceed with minor alterations. The company will handle all the work so that you can sit back and relax.
Conclusion
Getting a building permit is not an easy task. This post will help you understand what is needed to get a building permit. Use a drafting service offered by Acadia Drafting to have all the work handled.
