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House Plans & Mapping
Documenting the existing and proposed layouts for the 1956 house remodel in Millcreek. This includes structural mapping, electrical circuit design, and plumbing schematics required for city permits.
Open Blueprint Designer →Mapping Strategy
- Scale: 1:20 (1 foot = 20 pixels).
- Layers: Structural (walls/doors), Electrical (outlets/lights), Plumbing (supply/drain).
- Accuracy: Field-measured dimensions of the kitchen and bathroom core (approx. 250 sq ft).
Electrical Layout
Updating the 1950s system to modern code. Key requirements for permit approval:
- Kitchen: Two 20-amp small appliance branch circuits. Dedicated circuit for refrigerator and dishwasher.
- Bathroom: Dedicated 20-amp GFCI protected circuit.
- Lighting: LED recessed cans throughout main living areas.
Plumbing Schematic
Replacing galvanized supply lines with PEX and updating cast iron drains to HDPE/PVC.
- Supply: Manifold system or trunk-and-branch using PEX-A.
- Drain: Main stack venting, slope requirements (1/4" per foot), and fixture trap locations.