Construction Documents

If you're going to build or remodel a restaurant, your general contractor will need a set of scaled construction documents, often called "working drawings". These documents can be drawn on a CAD system and consist of space plans, schedules and details. These drawings are generally prepared by several Team Professionals depending on the size and scope of the project, Team Professionals include Architects, Engineers and (Interior Designers, plans are integrated into one set for submittal to your local building and health department.

Typical Drawings
Here is a list of typical drawings you'll need for your building contractor (not in order)

  • Plumbing and Waste
  • Electrical Rough-in Plans
  • Finish Plans and Schedules
  • Demolition Plan, if applicable
  • Exhaust Hood and Make-up Air Plan
  • Spinkler/Fire Prevention
  • Gas Equipment Rough-in Plans
  • Reflected Ceiling Plan with Lighting
  • Environmental Plans for Health Dept.
  • Furniture and Equipment Specifications
  • Cover Sheet with site  and  project information
  • Floor Plan with FF&E (furniture, fixtures & equipment)