What type of plans do i need???

[cobraclay]

Im building a detatched garage approx 50x40....Trying to figure out the best way to get plans, do i need to buy plans, or can i improvise, i help me out guys....also if im going with 12' ceilings do i need to go 2x6 or can i stick with 2x4's?

 

[nova65ss]

Are you talking 2x4 walls? I have 12' ceilings w/ 2x4 walls but it's only half as big 24 x 26. Depending on your code it will still probably use 2 x4 walls, around here they will just make you sheet one wall w/ osb on the inside to stiffen it up. I didn't need to do it.

I'm pretty sure in FL the only way to get drawings is to have a Builders License. My father lives in Jax and he got an aquaintance of his with a license and paid him to get the plans. He paid the guy a grand to get them and another grand for the drawings. I only paid 500 for mine here in NC but you don't need a license to build here on your own property.

Jimmy

 

[sberry]

Some places call for plans some dont and as for "getting plans" you could get them anywhere you wanted. So you must be talking about filing a plan? Some zoning ask for a sketch under a certain size building, you will need to call your build dept to see what they require.