What are the differences between construction drawings and permit drawings?
Permit Drawings depict the general design of your store such as the layout, wall colors, type of lighting, equipments, restroom sizes, plumbing plan, eletrical plan, mechanical plans and etc. They are for the plan checkers’ reviews to see if the designs are up to code and regulations. However, permit drawings are often not detailed enough for your contractor to follow and build the design as planned. Construction drawings on the other hand, depict the design with detailed measurements such as where to locate the new wall, where to install the new lighting fixtures, wall finish details, sections and elevations and detailed drawings of other design features. In order to enforce project schedule and speed up the building process, accurate construction drawings are required. Some food consultants provide permit drawings at a low cost with fast turn-around time. However, they may not provide construction drawings in the package. As construction begins, your contractor will have a lot of que
