Is there a 'c' in a circle or the word "copyright" anywhere on the drawings?

Why do you want to build this design?

The person that initially drew the drawings you have may be the path you should pursue. Is there a title block on the drawings?

No, not that I can see.

I assume that is the answer to the first question.

Yes, sorry about that Mark :-)

It's a long story but the short version is there was a miss communication between me and the person who helped me with the design. I was under the impression they were going to provide all of the drawings I needed but in fact they are not able to. My fault for not getting more clarification. And yes, there is a title block but it's pretty basic.

We did owner/builder but did not design the house ourselves. We hired an architect so he also did the mechanical and structural/load (sorry if that's not the correct term) plans. We did tweak those as the build progressed and as minor structural changes dictated moving light switches, outlets, or exact sink/tub placement. Sounds as if you need to go back to where you got the plans. oops I see you just answered above and that's not possible. sorry, no experience with your issues.

You might want to contact a small builder/GC and see if he will act as your "advisor". For a fee I'm sure you can find someone local to help with everything. I did this once for an owner/builder on a modular. I also pulled the permit for a larger fee (owners can't pull permits for modulars here). It's not a bad thing having some experienced eyes on your project.

If the person that drew the drawings did that, sounds like the design may not be that good. Chalking it up to experience and starting over with a competent local architect may be your best option in the big picture.

We basically did the same thing. Our area isn't as strict as it sounds yours is.

I agree with the architect sound off you'll get no matter what around here, but if you've truly exhausted your options with that, I agree with ksc36.

My contractors did their own plans when they gave me estimates. I supplied them with the framing, foundation, elevations, etc. My plumber did his, my electrician did his, my HVAC guys did theirs. We didn't have to turn all these specifics in. I'd say since those are rules for your area though, you'll be able to find local contractors that will know what drawings are necessary.

If not you may have to start over with an architect to get what you want & need.

Good luck!!

You probably should post the plans. There may be other very sound reasons for starting over. It doesn't sound like your drafter was very competent. Even fleshed out, the design might not be able to pass the permitting process. Or, it just might not be a very good design.

I like GreenDesigns' idea.

You already have enough on your hands and shoulders as owner/builder. I'd be concerned about what else was missed with miscommunication. Add in the possibility of a non-licensed, non-professional to prepare the required drawings, and you're taking a big risk on a project you're planning to devote a lot of money and time to.

'and see if he will'

ks. I hope you meant to say s/he. A woman can do anything a man can do. I'm not a woman.

I'm about to be a brat!!! But in a kind-hearted tone, so please read the following in a playful/teasing way. :-D

I hope you meant to say s/he.

I appreciate ksc saying, "he," because 90%+ of the time, a man is gonna be who helps in this situation, so it's totally logical to use the masculine pronoun. Can you imagine if we had to use s/he or him/her all the time??? That would get linguistically burdensome very quickly. Especially in verbal communication. Yikes!

;-)

"They" used as a singular is increasingly accepted as a gender neutral pronoun. Though it grates harshly for anyone who learned English in, ahem, the mid-20th Century. The most confusing alternative, favoured by journalists in leading left publications, is "her". Evidently, this is to compensate for a century of "him". It always has me searching what I just read for the "her" the writer is referring to.

Though it grates harshly for anyone who learned English in, ahem, the mid-20th Century.

Heck, I learned English in the *late* 20th century (very late, lol), and I dislike "they" used as a singular. And I'm not even an English major. I also have a fondness for the Oxford comma (I will use it until I die!!!), so I'm not exactly normal. ;-)

Not to be confused with the Oxford Coma which I think is a drink developed in the UK and a key ingredient is warm beer. I could be wrong.

"A woman can do anything a man can do."

There is a joke about that that will not be repeated here.

I thought it was the Oxford Commer...but I could have been in a coma. It's happened...

As a female in a very male-dominated career, I don't get my undies in a bunch about the generic use of "he". But I am trying to make a conscious effort (in my 56-yr-old brain) to use "they" if I don't actually know a person's gender. I thank my adult sons for helping me to be more intentional in my use of gender pronouns.

Oh, and I would be concerned, if I was the OP, about building to a set of plans that haven't been cleared by a professional.

There may be local structural engineers who have CAD services also available. Often they can provide the balance of your needs.

worthy.....I agree IF he had used 'they'......he didn't. Woman are really starting to get into this business. There is a local woman (Charlotte, NC area) that specializes in 1 million buck houses.

To stay on this sidetrack, Julia Morgan is one of my favorite architects.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Morgan

"..."They" used as a singular is increasingly accepted as a gender neutral pronoun..."

Well...bless all-y'all's little hearts...over hyar in south-central Texas, we knowed for years that y'all is singular and all-y'all is plural.

We doan need no instruction about grammar...she's at the bowlin' alley...be home around six...

Oh, Mr. Virgil, Sugar, surely you've seen this, just happen to forget #2?

http://yestotexas.com/how-to-speak-texan/

#2 Never say "you guys" or "all of you"

Y'ALL

It’s not one-size-fits-yall though. When you’re talkin’ to one person,
you still should use the word “you”. When addressin’ two folks, go ahead
and fire up that good deep y’all. For three or more folks though, add
in an “all” to your y’all, for a nice round “all y’all” and you’ll be
grammatically correct.

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You're most welcome.

*curtsy*

Dear Ms. Curtsy (I like that name, by the way), y'all are talkin' about how they speak up in citified and fancy Dallas...they's got manners and all that stuff up thar...them folks speak with "g" on the ends of their words and stuff...

Down hyar in south central Texas, we'uns just cut to the chase...more than one is more than one...pretty shore.

Wish Bob was still hyar to help me with this learnin'...

Down hyar in south central Texas, we'uns just cut to the chase...more than one is more than one...pretty shore.

I s'pose you're right... 'specially if all's ya got is 2 fingers for countin'.

Is there more than 2 fingers for countin'?

Scott - They're not going to stop until you start over with an architect.

Can you post a pic of the plans?