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At County Permit Drawings, we build beyond paper delivering engineered strength and structural clarity that meet code, withstand load, and simplify approvals.
Structural Drawings are the technical backbone of any construction project. These plans detail the load bearing framework of your building from foundations to framing ensuring safety, compliance, and long-term performance. At County Permit Drawings, we prepare structural drawing sets tailored to your building type, local code requirements, and project scope. Whether residential or light commercial, our structural documentation supports permit success and on-site execution with confidence.
Our structural packages are developed in coordination with licensed structural engineers and include all components required by city or county officials.
Lists applicable codes (IBC, IRC, ASCE 7, ACI), structural design criteria (live/dead loads, wind/seismic), load assumptions, material specifications, and abbreviations used throughout the set.
Illustrates the layout of footings, grade beams, piers, stem walls, and slab reinforcement. Designed according to soil conditions and vertical/lateral load requirements.
Details roof and floor framing systems including joist spacing, beam sizes, headers, and bearing lines. Ensures the load paths are structurally sound and buildable.
Vertical cut-throughs showing the relationship between floors, roofs, and load-bearing elements. Clarifies structural depths, assembly transitions, and member positioning.
Zoomed-in drawings of critical joints such as beam-to-column, anchor bolts, base plates, and hangers. These ensure correct on-site fastening and safety under stress.
Designs for resisting lateral forces in seismic and wind-prone areas. Includes anchor placement, nailing patterns, and uplift protection.
Organized tables listing sizes and specs for beams, posts, steel shapes, connectors, and concrete strengths. Ensures accuracy and consistency across the plan set.
Reference sheet with standard symbols, line types, material tags, and keynotes. Supports clear reading and contractor understanding during construction.
To create accurate structural drawings, we require specific information about your project:
Finalized floor plans, elevations, and sections to accurately design the structural framework.
Soil type, bearing capacity, and stability details for designing suitable foundations.
Specific live, dead, wind, snow, or seismic loads applicable to your location and building type.
Clear images of the site showing slopes, ground conditions, and any existing structures for context.
Any local building code provisions or structural engineering preferences that must be met.
Our 5-Step Collaborative Process
Our process for structural drawings is organized, collaborative, and tailored to support both design intent and permit compliance:
We begin by receiving your architectural plans (floor plans, sections, elevations), project scope, and any site constraints like slopes, soil conditions, or seismic requirements.
We analyze local building codes and structural design loads (dead, live, wind, seismic) to ensure your design complies with governing regulations and safety standards.
Our team creates the foundation and framing systems, identifying all structural members, load paths, and reinforcement needs. We coordinate closely with architectural intent.
We prepare detailed sections, connection callouts, schedules, and hold-down/shear wall designs. If needed, we work with licensed engineers to provide stamped drawings.
You receive a full structural drawing set in PDF format, ready for submission. CAD/Revit files are also available for contractor use or integration with other disciplines.
Structural drawings validate the building’s safety under all imposed loads, gravity, wind, seismic, snow, and lateral shear. Building departments and plan reviewers rely on these drawings to confirm that your project meets life-safety standards. Without engineered and clearly documented structure, your project may be delayed, denied, or require costly revisions. Our permit-ready structural sets ensure your project can proceed with confidence and integrity.
We speak structural, our drawings are made to satisfy engineers, officials, and builders alike.
Our framing and foundation plans are easy to interpret on-site, reducing contractor error and RFIs.
Knowledge of IBC, IRC, CBC, UK Regs, ASCE 7, ACI, and APA design tables.
We collaborate with licensed engineers for sealing/stamping when required in your state or county.
Accuracy, clarity, and compliance all in one deliverable.
