What’s included in engineered metal building drawings?

Typical PE-stamped packages include plan, elevation, and framing sheets; connection details; materials/specs; structural reactions; and a matching anchor-bolt plan. Some jurisdictions also require structural calculations.

Do drawings include the foundation design?

Foundation design is usually by a local or project-specific engineer using the metal building’s reaction forces. Coordinate early so the foundation plans align with loads, column locations, and anchor-bolt details.

How do loads and code year affect drawings?

The plan set is engineered to the governing code year and local design loads (wind, snow, seismic, exposure). Using the correct criteria avoids redesigns and delays during plan review.

Are shop drawings different from permit drawings?

Permit drawings are engineered for review and approval; shop/erection drawings add fabrication and field details. Both should be consistent with the stamped engineering and the approved criteria.

What should I verify before submission?

Check the code edition, wind speed, exposure, snow and seismic values; verify dimensions, openings, drift requirements, and anchor-bolt locations; and ensure your submittal checklist matches the AHJ’s requirements.

Do you provide PE-sealed drawings in my state?

Yes—PE-sealed drawings are available in most states. Tell us your project address and AHJ and we’ll confirm coverage and submission format.

Are foundation designs included?

We supply building reactions and attachment details. Foundation design is by your Architect/Engineer of Record (AOR) unless contracted separately.

How long do engineered drawings take?

Small buildings: prelim ~1–2 weeks after complete inputs; finals ~3–5 business days from prelim approval. Complex options and AHJ review cycles may add time.

Engineered Metal Building Drawings — Plans, Calcs, Anchor Bolts

Why Engineered Drawings?

Permit, fabricate, and install without guesswork

Engineered drawings translate your project inputs into permit-ready documents that coordinate the building system, loads, and critical details for the AHJ and installer.

Rigid-frame and cold-formed covered

We handle PEMB (red iron) and CFS (C/Z) packages. Smaller spans/heights may favor CFS; large clear spans or heavy collateral loads typically point to rigid-frame.

What’s Included in a Typical Plan Set

Anchor Bolt Plan (ABP)

Plan-view with bolt layouts, base-plate sizes, edge distances, projections/embeds, and setting elevations. Reactions table referenced for AOR.

Primary Framing Plans

Rigid frames and endwalls with bay spacing, eave height, ridge elevation, splice locations, and member schedule (RF/EW/portal if used).

Elevations & Sections

All sides with roof pitch, panel runs, opening framing, and datum references. Drift or parapet notes if applicable.

Connections & Details

Base plate, rafter-column, flange braces, jamb/header framing, shear transfer, eave/ridge, and accessory interfaces called out.

Design Criteria & Notes

IBC year, ASCE 7 references, wind/snow/seismic parameters, enclosure class, risk category, and serviceability limits (e.g., L/240).

Foundation Reactions

Factored/unfactored vertical, shear, and overturning by frame line for the AOR to design footings/slabs/grade beams.

PE Seals & Codes

State coverage

PE-sealed drawings available in most states. Provide project address and AHJ up front to confirm sealing requirements and submittal format.

Code alignment

Drawings note the adopted IBC year and reference ASCE 7. Share local amendments and AHJ checklists early for faster approvals.

How to Request Drawings

Project basics

Site address/ZIP & AHJ, width × length × eave height, roof pitch, openings, mezzanines/canopies, collateral loads, and any energy-code constraints.

Criteria & loads

Wind speed (3-sec gust), exposure, importance category, ground snow (Pg), seismic (Ss/S1), and soil bearing if known. Use CodeSmart™ to pull site criteria.

Submittal process

Prelim PDF issued for review → consolidate redlines → one round of reasonable changes included → final PE-sealed set released.

Coordination

Your AOR retains site/foundation and means & methods. We coordinate reactions, attachment points, and special inspections per AHJ.

Lead Times

Preliminary set

Small/simple: ~1–2 weeks after complete inputs. Complex options (mezzanines, parapets, cranes) may add time.

Final sealed set

~3–5 business days after prelim approval. AHJ review cycles vary by jurisdiction.

Revisions

Included

One round of reasonable edits (minor opening shifts, annotation fixes). Additional rounds billed as extras.

Re-analysis triggers

Changing width/length/height, code year, major load parameters, RF↔CFS swaps, adding parapets or mezzanine moves will require re-analysis.

File Formats

Deliverables

Vector PDF plan set (7–12 sheets typical). Hard-copy prints available on request.

Optional

DWG exports when permissible. Coordinate need and scope at request time.

Sample Sheets (Redacted)

Anchor Bolt Plan — Sample

1-page PDF.

View Sample (coming soon)

Framing & Elevations — Sample

3-page PDF.

View Sample (coming soon)

Responsibilities & Notices

Scope boundaries

We provide engineered building drawings and reactions aligned to the stated code year and criteria you supply.

AOR & contractor

Site plans, civil, geotechnical, utilities, foundation design, and means & methods are by your Architect/Engineer of Record and contractor.

Quick FAQ

Do you stamp in my state?

Yes—most states covered. Provide address and AHJ; we’ll confirm sealing and submittal formatting.

Are foundations included?

We supply reactions; foundation design is by your AOR unless separately contracted.

Next Steps

Confirm criteria first

Lock site loads and code adoption to avoid rework: start with Loads & Codes or run CodeSmart™.

Request your plan set

Send project basics + criteria. We’ll scope the drawing package and timelines.

Disclaimer: Educational guidance only. Always verify local amendments with your AHJ and coordinate with your Architect/Engineer of Record.