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Full permit drawing sets

Full Permit Drawing Sets

Every sheet your permit needs, from site plan to structure, drawn by one team so the numbers agree from page to page. One quote, one point of contact.

  • Every sheet listed
  • Sheets that agree
  • Engineer stamp if needed
  • One point of contact
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NEW DETACHED ADU 1428 ELM ST · PERMIT SET · REV 0 OCCUPANCY R-3CONSTRUCTION V-BFLOOR AREA 640 SFCODE 2021 IRCZONING SF-3STORIES 1 SHEET INDEX G-001COVER SHEET & SHEET INDEXA-001SITE PLANA-101FLOOR PLANA-201EXTERIOR ELEVATIONSA-301BUILDING SECTIONS-101FOUNDATION PLANS-201FRAMING PLAN & DETAILSE-101ELECTRICAL PLAN
A-001SITE PLAN A-101FLOOR PLAN A-201ELEVATIONS S-201FRAMING
Example: an ADU permit set, from its cover sheet and index to the drawings behind it. Drag to compare.

Example sheet

What’s in Your Permit Set

The cover sheet of an ADU permit set. Hover or tap a number to see how the set is organised and why reviewers look for it.

Example sheet
NEW DETACHED ADU 1428 ELM ST · PERMIT SET · REV 0 OCCUPANCY R-3CONSTRUCTION V-BFLOOR AREA 640 SFCODE 2021 IRCZONING SF-3STORIES 1 SHEET INDEX G-001COVER SHEET & SHEET INDEXA-001SITE PLANA-101FLOOR PLANA-201EXTERIOR ELEVATIONSA-301BUILDING SECTIONS-101FOUNDATION PLANS-201FRAMING PLAN & DETAILSE-101ELECTRICAL PLAN 12345678
  1. 1

    Project name and address

    So every sheet ties back to one permit application.

  2. 2

    Code and project data

    Code edition, occupancy, construction type, floor area and zoning.

  3. 3

    Sheet index

    Every sheet in the set, so the reviewer can check nothing is missing.

  4. 4

    Architectural sheets

    Site plan, floor plans, elevations and sections.

  5. 5

    Structural sheets

    Foundation and framing plans, sealed when required.

  6. 6

    Systems sheets

    Electrical, plumbing or mechanical plans, where your county asks.

  7. 7

    Sheet numbering

    A standard order (G, A, S, E) so reviewers find things fast.

  8. 8

    Revision status

    Which version this is, updated when you resubmit.

  9. 9

    Title block on every sheet

    Same project, address and revision across the set.

Your set includes the sheets your county lists for your project, so it may have more or fewer than this example.

Quick answer

What Is a Full Permit Drawing Set?

A full permit drawing set is the complete package of drawings a building department needs to review a project, usually site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections and structural sheets, bound together with a cover sheet and index. It’s needed for additions, ADUs and new buildings, where one drawing can’t show everything.

Reviewed by the MakeSitePlan drafting team · Updated October 2026

Also called
Permit set, construction documents, plan set
Needed for
ADUs, additions, second storeys, garages, new homes, major remodels
Who asks for it
The building department, and often your contractor and lender
Typical sheets
Cover, site, floor, elevations, sections, foundation, framing, electrical
What you send
Address, what you’re building, and any sketch or checklist
What you get
One coordinated PDF set, sealed by an engineer when required

What’s included

The Sheets in Your Set

Most residential sets share a core of sheets; your county and project decide the rest. The left column is in every set we prepare; the right is added when required.

AlwaysIn every permit set

  • Cover sheet and sheet indexProject data, code basis and the list of sheets
  • Site planLot lines, setbacks and the new work
  • Floor plansEvery level, existing and proposed
  • Exterior elevationsEach side, with heights and materials
  • Building sectionA cut showing heights and assemblies
  • Coordinated title blocksSame project and revision on every sheet
  • General notesCode edition and standard notes your county expects

If askedAdded when your project requires it

  • Foundation planFootings, slab or crawlspace
  • Framing plans and detailsFloor, roof and wall framing
  • Engineer’s seal and calculationsThrough our licensed PE partner
  • Electrical planOutlets, lighting and panel location
  • Plumbing or mechanical layoutFixtures, water heater, HVAC
  • Energy complianceInsulation values and forms your state uses
  • Door and window schedulesSizes, types and safety glazing

By project

What Your Set Includes for Your Project

A garage set and a new-home set are very different sizes. Pick your project to see the sheets it usually needs.

Small detached accessory dwelling in a backyard

Permit set for an ADU

  • Site plan with separation from the main house
  • Floor plan, elevations and section
  • Foundation and framing plans
  • Utility connections and electrical plan

Often also asked for: energy forms, and fire separation details if it’s close to other buildings.

Price My ADU Set ADU permit guide

Also: second storeys, small commercial build-outs and change-of-use projects. Ask about yours

Is this the right drawing?

Single Drawing vs Full Set

Ordering sheets one at a time from different people is how drawings end up disagreeing. Here’s when you need the full set.

Single drawing Full permit set Set + engineering Sheets from different people
What it isOne sheet, like a site planEvery architectural sheetFull set plus sealed structureSheets ordered piece by piece
Sheets agreeNot applicableYesYesOften not
Engineer’s sealNoIf neededYesDepends
Typical projectsFences, sheds, decksAdditions, garagesADUs, new homes, structural workUsually by accident
Who coordinatesNot neededUsUs, with the engineerYou
We provide itYesYesYesWe can take it over

You need a full set if…

  • you’re adding floor area, a storey or a new building
  • the county checklist lists more than one or two drawings
  • any structural member changes: beams, footings or roof framing
  • your contractor or lender wants complete construction drawings

Not sure which sheets you need? Send your county’s checklist with your quote request. We’ll list the sheets for your project before you pay anything.

Plan review

What Reviewers Check Across a Set

With a full set, reviewers check sheets against each other as well as the code. We check every set against this list.

  1. 01

    “Is every required sheet here?”

    A sheet index on the cover, matched to your county’s checklist.

  2. 02

    “Do the sheets agree?”

    Sizes, windows and heights checked so the floor plan, elevations and sections match.

  3. 03

    “Which code edition applies?”

    Code basis and project data stated on the cover sheet.

  4. 04

    “Is the structure shown?”

    Foundation and framing sheets, sealed by the engineer when required.

  5. 05

    “Are fire and safety details covered?”

    Egress, smoke and CO alarms, and fire separation where buildings are close.

  6. 06

    “Which version is this?”

    A revision number on every title block, updated each time you resubmit.

Got a correction letter on your set? We revise every affected sheet and keep the set in agreement.

Permit Corrections

What to send us

Tell Us What You’re Building. We List the Sheets.

  • Required
    Property addressSo we know which code and checklist apply
  • Required
    What you’re buildingUse, size and number of storeys
  • Helpful
    Sketches or a designer’s conceptAny layout you already like
  • Helpful
    Survey or site informationFor the site plan and setbacks
  • Helpful
    County checklistThe list of sheets your county requires
  • Helpful
    Photos of the existing houseFor additions and remodels

No design yet? Tell us what you need the space for. We’ll draw a layout for you to approve before the permit sheets begin.

How it works

  1. 1

    Send the basics

    Use the quote form or WhatsApp. Two minutes.

  2. 2

    Approve your price

    We list the sheets your county needs, with price and turnaround. Nothing starts until you approve.

  3. 3

    Get your set

    One coordinated PDF set, sealed where required, ready to submit.

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Deliverables & pricing

What You Receive, and What Sets the Price

Each set is quoted by the sheets it needs. Here’s what you get, and what moves the price up or down.

File
One combined PDF set, plus single sheets on request
Sheet size
Matched to your permit office, usually 24 × 36
Sheet index
Every sheet listed on the cover
Engineering
Sealed by our licensed PE partner when required
Revisions
Revision terms are written in your quote
Turnaround
Stated in your quote, sheet by sheet

What affects the price

  • Number of sheetsSet by your project and county
  • Size and storeysMore floor area, more to draw
  • Design stageStarting from scratch takes longer
  • EngineeringSealed structure and calculations
  • Systems sheetsElectrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy
  • Rush deliveryWhen you need it sooner
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Where we work

Permit Sets Across the U.S.

We prepare sets to the code edition and checklist your building department uses, wherever the property is.

Some states require a licensed architect for certain buildings or sizes. If yours does, we tell you in the quote, before any work starts.

Engineering

Structure Included When You Need It

Most sets for additions, ADUs and new homes include structural sheets. When your county requires a seal, our licensed engineer partner reviews and seals them in the states where they hold a licence.

You keep one point of contact for the whole set.

Engineer-Stamped Plans

Permit set FAQ

Permit Set Questions

Short answers to what people ask before ordering. Ask anything else in your quote request.

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Reviewed by the MakeSitePlan drafting team
Updated October 2026

Which sheets will my project need?

It depends on your county and project. ADUs and new homes usually need cover, site, floor, elevation, section, foundation and framing sheets. We list yours in the quote.

Do you include structural drawings?

Yes, foundation and framing sheets are part of most sets. When your county requires a seal, our licensed engineer partner reviews and seals them.

Do you include electrical, plumbing and mechanical?

We include the layouts many counties ask for on homes. Some projects need designs from a licensed MEP engineer, and we’ll say so in the quote.

Can I order sheets separately?

Yes. If your county only asks for one or two drawings, order those on their own from our service pages.

How are changes handled across sheets?

Every change is made on every sheet it affects, and the revision number is updated across the set so it stays in agreement.

Can you work from a designer’s concept or a stock plan?

Yes. We turn it into permit sheets for your site and code, and point out anything that won’t pass as drawn.

Do I need an architect?

Many homes and ADUs don’t. Some states require a licensed architect for certain buildings or sizes; we check yours in the quote.

What file will I get?

One combined PDF set sized for your permit office, with single sheets if your portal wants them separately.

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