RESIDENTIAL GARAGE - WORKSHOP APPLICATION DRAWINGS - Floor Plan and Cross Section Requirements

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Residential garage/workshop application drawings specifying what to depict on the site plan set for permitting and inspection. Instructions cover floor plan elements such as building dimensions, door and window locations and sizes, lintel (header) sizes, partition wall placement, access opening size, and notes for required door type, optional wood stove and chimney, and openings requiring double cripple studs. Cross section requirements include foundation suitability up to 55 sq. m., frost-protected foundation options, slab and strength details, insulation and finishing layers, and structural footing and anchor bolt placement.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time13 min

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Floor Plan

Cross Section

Cross Section - Frost Protected Foundation

Elevations

RESIDENTIAL GARAGE / WORKSHOP APPLICATION DRAWINGS Suite D, 180 North Third Avenue, Williams Lake , BC V2G 2A4 Unit 3-170 Cedar Avenue, Box 2260, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 102-410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5 Ph: 250-392-3351 Ph: 250-395-3838 Ph: 250-992-7400 Fax: 250-392-2812 Fax: 250-395-4898 Fax: 250-992-7414 Central Cariboo – Williams Lake Suite D, 180 North Third Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Phone: 250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636 | Fax: 250-392-2812 General Building Inspection e-mail: building@cariboord.ca North Cariboo – Quesnel \#102 – 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5 Phone: 250-992-7400 | Fax: 250-992-7414 South Cariboo – 100 Mile House Unit 3 – 170 Cedar Avenue, P.O. Box 2260, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Phone: 250-395-3838 | Fax: 250-395-4898 This form contains personal information which is governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Revised March 4, 2021 FLOOR PLAN Show the length and width of the building. Sketch in the location and size of all doors and windows as well asthe size of the proposed lintels (headers) . Notes: 1. A “man” door is reequired for all garage /workshop buildings; 2. If a wood burnign stove and chimney are to be installed, show the locations on the plan; 3. Double cripple studs are required for all openings 10’wide or greater; 4. A minimum 20’ x 26’ attic access opening is required; 5. Sketch in the location of any partition walls; 6. Show the location of any additional story or mexxanine and the location of the stairs; and 7. If a washroom is to be installed, note the location on the plan. PAGE 2 OF 5 CROSS SECTION Height: Exterior Finish: Sheathing paper: Sheathing (type and thickness): Framing: Insulation: 6 mil poly vapour barrier Interior finish: This foundation is suitable for garages up to 55 sq. m. (592 sq. ft. ) . If larger, see page 5. Roofing: Sheathing (type and thickness): Engineered roof trusses at 24” o/c Insulation: 6 mil poly vapour barrier Interior finish: Overall Height: 3 1/2” -4” Concrete Slab 32 Mpa Strength Notes: 1. All footings to be resting on undisturbed soil (not topsoil) or well compacted granular material; 2. Ø 1/2” anchor bolts to be installed at maximum 7’-10” O/C; and 3. Exterior grade to slope away from foundation. PAGE 3 OF 5 CROSS SECTION-FROST PROTECTED FOUNDATION Roofing: Sheathing (type and thickness): Engineered roof trusses at 24” o/c Insulation: 6 mil poly vapour barrier Interior finish: ● ● 6” Min. 3’ -6” Min. Width Thickness Exterior Finish: ________________________ Width Sheathing paper: Sheathing (type and thickness): Studs (size and spacing): Insulation: 6 mil poly vapour barrier Interior finish: Overall Height: 3 1/2” -4” 32 Mpa Strength Concrete Slab Height: Notes: 1. All footings to be resting on undisturbed soil (not topsoil) or well compacted granular material; 2. Ø 1/2” anchor bolts to be installed at maximum 7’-10” O/C; and 3. Exterior grade to slope away from foundation. ELEVATIONS 1. Label views as North, South, East, and West; and 2. Sketch in locations of all exterior doors and windows.

FAQs

What must be shown on the floor plan for a garage/workshop application?

Show building length and width, locations and sizes of all doors and windows, lintel (header) sizes, the location of partition walls, additional story or mezzanine and stair locations, and note washroom location if applicable.

What are the key notes for doors, stove installation, and openings on the floor plan?

A “man” door is required. If a wood-burning stove and chimney are installed, show their locations. Double cripple studs are required for all openings 10’ wide or greater.

What foundation and structural details are required in the cross section?

The foundation notes require footings on undisturbed soil or well-compacted granular material, Ø 1/2” anchor bolts at a maximum 7’-10” O/C, and exterior grade sloping away from the foundation. Roofing, insulation layers, and concrete slab strength (32 Mpa) are specified, with a frost-protected foundation cross-section option when needed.

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