Chapter 16 Floor-Plan Layout

Links for Chapter 16 Floor Plan Layout Second-Floor Plan Basement Plan

Laying Out a Floor Plan Determine the working area on the paper Determine the drawing area Floor plans are drawn at 1/4” = 1’-0” Don’t forget about the dimensions CADD drawings are made to exact size then plotted at a smaller scale

Laying Out a Floor Plan Center drawing within the working area Orient the building appropriately Place the entry door at bottom of the sheet Place north at the top of the page Layout exterior walls (6”) with construction lines Layout interior walls (4”) with construction lines

Laying Out a Floor Plan Block out doors and windows Draw all cabinets Draw all appliances and utilities Draw all plumbing fixtures Draw fireplace Draw stairs with handrails and guardrails

Laying Out a Floor Plan Check accuracy and darken construction lines Add door and window symbols Lay out all exterior dimension lines Add second and third row of dimensions Lay out interior dimensions

Laying Out a Floor Plan Add notes for specific appliances Letter all dimension numerals above dimension lines Add local notes using guidelines Label all rooms Add specialized material symbols

Laying Out a Floor Plan

Second-Floor Plan Create a print of the main-floor plan Place new sheet over first-floor outline and block out enough room for dimensions, notes, and schedules Lay out the second floor Using CADD, create a second floor layer

Second-Floor Plan

Basement Plan Use the same procedure for the basement as was done for the second-floor plan Place the stairway below the second-floor stairway if possible Add window wells when applicable

Basement Plan