Residential Carport, Deck, Garage, Shed or Shop Checklist

Plans

1. Site Plan
   • What to include on a residential site plan
2. Proposed Floor Plan
   • Show all dimensions, room identification, window size and type, decks, and balconies
3. Foundation Plan and Details
   • Size, spacing and bearing locations for all framing members including stairs and attic ventilation
4. Exterior Elevations
   • All sides; show actual grade

Documents

1. Signed and Dated Residential Additions, Remodels, Accessory Structures Application Form
2. Completed Stormwater Applicability Form
3. Structural Calculations
   • Engineered Lateral Analysis: engineering for wind and seismic loads or prescriptive path
   • Beam Calculations for all beams spanning 10 feet or more, plus beams supporting or creating point load
   • Engineered Floor or Roof Systems require manufacturers’ layout, labeled i-joist or truss details and installation guides

Resources

File Naming Standards Plan File Requirements – Leave a blank area on the plans for the Approval Stamp Design Codes and Criteria APA Wall Bracing Calculator