1. Chapter 18
Floor Plan Layout

2. Introduction Commonly drawing sheets sizes for residential plans:
17" × 22", 18" × 24", 22" × 34", and 24" × 36"
This chapter explains floor plan layout techniques using 22" × 34" sheets
Layout methods:
Can be used with any sheet size large enough to fit the desired floor plan

3. Steps for Laying Out a Floor Plan

12. Steps for Laying Out a Floor Plan (cont’d.)
Finally, add title block information
Project name and number
Address
Sheet number
Scale
Other items (e.g., company logo)

13. Second-Floor Plan Layout
Second-floor plan must be scaled to fit over main-floor plan
Exterior walls, continued interior bearing partitions, and stairs must line up
Only exceptions are portions of second floor that are cantilevered or supported beyond main floor

14. Second-Floor Plan Layout (cont’d.)
Technique for aligning:
Make a print of main-floor plan
Tape it to your table
Check the scale of print for accuracy
Place new drawing sheet for second-floor plan over print
Adjust new sheet so drawing area for second floor is over first-floor outline

15. Second-Floor Plan Layout (cont’d.)
Technique for aligning (cont’d.):
Tape second drawing sheet to the board after adjusting to desired position
Lay out second-floor plan using previous steps

17. Basement Plan Layout
Drawn using same methods described for first- and second-floor plan layouts
Unfinished basements
Can be drawn in conjunction with foundation plan
Finished basements
Best to draw a separate basement floor plan, so foundation and floor plan characteristics are isolated

18. Basement Plan Layout (cont’d.)
Basements may be:
Partial
Designed under any portion of foundation area
Full
Occupies entire area inside foundation walls
Below grade or partial below grade
Underground or beneath ground level
Requires window wells located at the windows

21. Basement Plan Layout (cont’d.)
Daylight basements
Used when ground slopes enough to provide a full wall height at rear or side of a house
Allows you to enter and exit the basement directly from ground level

24. Floor Plan Drawing Checklist
Refer to the text for a floor plan drawing checklist
Ensures all of necessary items are included
Not all items on the checklist are found on every set of floor plans
Check off features used