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What's Included In Our Plans Packages?

License To Build/License To Reproduce Plans

Each plan package purchased from RTA includes certain licenses, depending on the package you choose. Each RTA package includes a license to build ONE home from the drawings. See "Important Info" for other limitations.

Vellum Set Package
A full set of vellums (translucent paper) gives you and your design professional the most flexibility. Choose this set if you're planning on making changes to the drawings. Purchase of a Vellum Set includes a license to make up to 14 copies of the drawings; license to build ONE home; and license to modify the drawings (by RTA or your design professional) to suit your needs.

8 Sets Package
Most builders can work with 8 sets of drawings to permit and build a home. With the 8 Set Package you'll receive a license to build one home. Purchase of an 8 Set Package does not include license to modify the plans and does not include license to reproduce the plans. Choose the 8 Set Package for the best "per set" value.

Study Set
At RTA we highly recommend the purchase of a Study Set Package before you commit to one of the construction drawings package sets (Vellum Set or 8 Set). A Study Set includes one set of reduced-detail drawings and gives you and your builder enough information to decide if this is the design for you. The price of the Study Set will be fully credited toward your purchase of a full construction drawings package set of the same plan when purchased within 90 days of the purchase of the Study Set. Study Sets may not be returned for a refund.

Additional Set(s)
Additional construction drawings set(s) are available to you if you've already purchased an 8 Set Package. Additional sets are subject to the same limitations and license as the original plan set purchase. With the purchase of an 8 Set Package you may purchase up to five (5) additional sets. Additional sets must be ordered within 60 days of the purchase of the full set package.

Construction Drawings Packages

Construction drawings produced by RTA include everything needed to build the house, but not necessarily everything you need to get a building permit in your area. Check local requirements for additional information that may be necessary to secure a building permit.

RTA house plans meet the residential building codes where and when the house was originally built, or have been modified to meet the requirements of the International Residential Code. Because building codes change, and because local jurisdictions often amend their model codes, we strongly recommend that you contact a local Professional Architect to review your plans for adherence with local codes. Your local zoning department may also require additional site-specific information.

Additionally, some jurisdictions now require a Professional Architect’s seal on residential construction drawings. Consult your local building officials to determine if this is required in your area.

Structural System

The type of structural system used in our designs varies depending on the size and complexity of the house. Most RTA designs are structured with a combination of "stick" and trussed roof framing. A few are all stick; many are all trussed. Some designs use dimensional lumber while others use engineered lumber.

If you're interested in what kind of system the design you're interested uses, please contact us.

RTA plans are complete construction drawings, typically including:

Floor plans
Exterior elevations
Interior elevations (when applicable)
Structural plans
Wall sections
Building sections
Notes and tables
Structural specifications
Other drawings, details, notes, and tables as applicable to the design

Note: construction drawings content may vary per the size and complexity of the house

RTA plans typically do not include:

Professional stamps
Heating/cooling drawings and specifications*
Plumbing drawings and specifications*
Electrical drawings and specifications*

*Note: mechanical and electrical drawings requirements vary widely by region. This information should be provided by your builder and his subcontractors
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