1. Foundation Plan Layout
Chapter 35
Foundation Plan Layout

2. 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

3. 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

4. Concrete Slab Foundation Layout

8. 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

9. Foundation Plan with Joist Construction

13. 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

14. Standard Foundation with Post-and-Beam Floor System

18. 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

19. Combination Slab and Crawl Space Plans for a Partial Basement

23. 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

24. Full Basement