House plan packages

Plan packages come with the standard items your builder should need to construct the house, duplex or apartment in most locations.

What you will get
In most cases, plans are shipped in the industry standard 1/4" format and will include the items listed below.

Foundation Plan (Slab on grade / mono)
Floor plan(s) with electrical overlay. (Lights, switches, outlets, etc.; panel locations TBD by builder)
Four elevations - (front, rear, right and left sides)
Typical construction details (including firewall details when applicable in multi-family plans)
Roof plan with slopes or planes and rafter/truss notation (Included with most plans.)
Plan notes as required

Study set options for each plan contain limited information for general review purposes. Click here for details.

Notes

Plans are designed to meet general building codes at the time they were produced. Many locations amend codes to address conditions and/or elements specific to their area. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or builder to see that all local building codes and/or zoning requirements are met.

Stamps (Not included): If an engineers or any other stamp is required by your building department and/or lending agency, it is possible that you will need to have the plans evaluated, supplemented (including any required calculations) and stamped at the local level through an architect or engineer licensed in your state. Otherwise it would not be accepted by your building department. This is common practice. (All matters related to stamps are the responsibility of the project owner and/or builder).

All home plan packages indicate standard frame construction and contain a monolithic slab foundation plan. Depending on your region and local building practices, you may wish to convert to another foundation type such as basement or crawl-space or alternate construction methods. Any professional builder can easily adapt a plan, or assist in adapting plans, for the specific foundation or construction type you require since they are familiar with local practices.

Due to significant variations in site conditions and code requirements from one location to another, basement foundations and 2nd floor systems must be addressed by your builder or building professional.

Due to differences in climate from one region to another, it is customary for your contractor to provide HVAC plans. All HVAC design/installation drawings and specifications are the responsibility of the builder or HVAC contractor.

If a sprinkler system is required, the design, details and installation plan must be done by someone licensed in your area. This is a "specialty" contractor situation that must be addressed by someone licensed in fire suppression systems. Most plan suppliers do not specialize in this area. Typically, even the general contractor will not be licensed for this particular system.

Some locations may require energy calculations. This must be obtained locally due to widely varying requirements. Much of this can be done through a local review by someone licensed in this area and addressed through basic notations.

Due to varying span tables, code requirements and lumber species, framing elements, including but not limited to beams, should be verified and/or specified by your builder or supplier. Size requirements can vary. When indicated, truss sizes, design and counts are to be provided by the supplier/manufacturer.

Plans do not include piping schematics throughout the building. This is the responsibility of your plumbing contractor.

Electrical panel locations/specifications, utility service entrances, wire routing and sizing, and other such issues are to be determined by your builder or electrical contractor per local codes.

Plumbing service locations and entrances are to be determined by your builder or plumbing contractor. Being familiar with your site, along with local service locations and requirements, they can best address these items.

Since we are not familiar with your lot/property, we do not provide site plans with our packages. This can typically be obtained through your builder or local surveyor. (In some cases, we can provide a standard site plan for an additional fee).

Returns/Refunds:
Due to the nature of our products, we regret that we cannot honor refunds or exchanges. All items included in our packages are listed above. Should you have specific questions or require additional information, please email: info@plansourceinc.com

Typical license agreement for all plan packages:
1) Purchaser and/or purchasers agent may use the plans and/or files and make any necessary adjustments to build one structure, unless an unlimited build license has been requested/purchased. Compliance to local codes, regulations and practices are the responsibility of the purchaser and/or purchasers agent/builder.
2) PlanSource, Inc retains all rights of ownership for these plans. Your paid fee does not transfer any title or ownership.
3) This license may not be sold or transferred to third parties.

Disclaimer:
All construction plans ordered through PlanSource, Inc are provided as-is. PlanSource, Inc disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including merchantability or fitness of purpose. Construction plans may not be returned for credit and/or refund under any circumstances. PlanSource, Inc is not liable for incidental, special, consequential, or indirect damages of any kind; including, but not limited to, loss of anticipated profits, business opportunity or other economic loss arising out of the use of services or any construction plans received from PlanSource, Inc, even if PlanSource, Inc has been advised of the possibility of such damage. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure the accuracy, compliance with applicable statute(s) or regulation(s), and fitness of purpose of any plans or construction information received from PlanSource, Inc prior to the use thereof, including but not limited to Fair Housing laws. In the event that any liability is imposed on PlanSource, Inc, PlanSource, Inc 's liability to you or any third party shall not exceed the price paid for PlanSource, Inc’s plans and/or design products. Designs may get updated periodically in the drawing files which may differ slightly from the images shown on our site. However, the primary dimensions and overall layout typically remain the same. Plan packages come with a 6 month support window. Any issues after that time has elapsed may require a fee in order to receive technical support. (Fees are at the sole discretion of PlanSource, Inc and apply to all items, including electronic files and material lists.)