Plans are designed to specifications published by the International Residential Code (IRC) or the International Code Congress (ICC). Our plans are designed to meet or exceed the national building standards. Because of the great differences in geography and climate throughout the US and Canada, each state, country, county and municipality has its own building codes, zone requirements, ordinances and building regulations. Your plans may need to comply with the local requirements regarding snow loads, energy codes, soil and seismic conditions and a wide range of other matter. We always recommend that you have the plans reviewed by a local structural/truss engineer.

We can assist with custom modifications to a plan. You can find out more information about modifying a house plan on our "Modification Consultation" page.

Most of our plans include a cover page, floor plan for each floor, foundation plan, framing plan, roof plan, exterior elevations, sections, details, and an electrical or utility plan. A site plan is not included but can be requested through our Plan Modification services.

As a registered purchaser of a plan, you are licensed to build only one structure from the plans, regardless of the number of plan sets you purchased. If you intend to build a plan more than once, contact us for more information.

Square footage calculations are made from outside the exterior frame wall and do not include decks, porches, attics, etc.

Yes, we can convert homes to ICF through our Plan Modification services.

There are multiple steps you need to take before submitting your plans to your local planning commission. You may need to consult a licensed plumbing or HVAC expert to add additional details that may be required your municipality. We strongly recommend you have your plans reviewed by a local structural and truss engineer to ensure your plans will fully satisfy local building codes and be expediently approved. Different locations have different conditions, such as hurricanes or earthquakes that homes need to be able to withstand. A local expert familiar with your specific locale is best prepared to ensure your plans meet the requirements of your area. Please remember to verify if your municipality requires a licensed structural engineer to stamp and seal the plans. You will need to arrange this if it is required in your area.