1. Competency: 204.00 Draw Foundation Plans
Objective:
Explain the purpose of a foundation plan and describe its features.

2. Foundation Plan Section drawing Drawn after Floor Plan
Cutting plane at foundation wall level
Drawn after Floor Plan

3. Foundation Plan Features
Footings
Foundation walls
Piers and Columns
Pilasters
Openings in foundation wall
Access door & vents
Beams (girders)
Direction, size, spacing of floor joists
Annotation describes sizes & materials
Horizontal dimensions to locate features

4. Foundation Plan
Closely related to floor plan, section, elevation drawings
Dimensions agree on all drawings
Given for masonry construction
Stated appropriately
Example: 24”x24”x12” CONC PIER FOOT
Double joists under parallel walls
Vents located under windows
Girders under bearing walls