Building codes

Plans are designed to meet generally accepted building codes at the time they were produced. Since codes vary and can change over time, some modifications by your builder may be required. (This is true of most all stock plans from any source. For example, a set of plans that meets codes in one location or region may call for things not required in another location or region.)

Many states, counties and municipalities amend standard building codes to address conditions and/or elements specific to their area. Along with variations by location and/or region, building codes can vary depending on the version adopted by any given building department as well. With so many variations in place, it is impossible for any one set of plans to suit all codes in all locations or incorporate all code information into the plans. Therefore, we cannot guarantee plans will meet specific codes. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or builder to see that all local building codes and zoning requirements are met by making any necessary adjustments to the plans and/or details.

(Note: Code issues can typically be handled by or through your builder without issue. Most often this is simply a matter of general notations.)

*While some plan suppliers claim to guarantee compliance with local codes through "all-inclusive" packages, the same notes and disclaimers found here apply there as well if you read the fine print. A supplier would have to keep hundreds of versions for every plan they offer in order to meet those claims. This simply isn't the case and therefore, all but nullifies such "guarantees".