As-Built & Permitting Blog

Practical guides on as-built drawings, permitting, renovations, and property documentation in California.

What Is a Egress Plan?
Basics

What Is a Egress Plan?

An egress plan is a drawing that shows how people exit a building safely, including doors, stairs, routes, and other key life-safety features.

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What Is a Plot Plan?
Basics

What Is a Plot Plan?

A plot plan shows where a building sits on a property, including lot lines, setbacks, access, and major site features needed for design and permits.

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What Is a Roof Plan?
Basics

What Is a Roof Plan?

A roof plan is a scaled drawing of a building’s roof layout, showing edges, slopes, ridges, drainage elements, penetrations, and key dimensions.

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