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Details for a Dollar is your one stop for readymade building construction details available for immediate download in DWG file format for insertion into your project drawing package. These details are fully editable in AutoCAD or other computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) programs which develop drawings in the DWG file format.

2D AEC Construction Details in .DWG Format. AutoCAD .dwg drawing files compatible with ArchiCad, Cad Key, CadMax, Canvas, Chief Architect, Easy Cad, Fast Cad, IntellCad, LinuxCad2000, Microstation, Multi Cad, Qcad, Softplan, Turbo Cad, Vdraft, VectorWorks, Volvoview and any other program reading *.DWG file format. DWG format CAD construction details for both residential and commercial projects. All details are formatted without embedded dimensions and fully editable so that you can customize them for your specific project requirements. Each CAD detail is saved in .dwg AutoCAD format, editable & scalable. Compatible with All versions of AutoCAD.

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All details meet current UBC (Uniform Building Codes) and will be updated to the new release for 2008 once this occurs. The UBC provides complete regulations covering all major aspects of building design and construction relating to fire and life safety and structural safety.

Remember, these are FULLY FUNCTIONAL and EDITABLE details that can be tailored to meet your specific project detail needs, you are not locked into the design detail as purchased. Change it anyway you want to meet your requirements. And of course, email or call us if you have any questions.

Current Uniform Codes

Currently Enforced Codes
As of January 1, 2008, at a minimum plans and permits are subject to the following:

2006 International Building Code
2006 International Residential Code (Parts I - IV & IX)
2006 International Energy Conservation Code
1997 Uniform Building Code, Appendix Chapter 33
2003 Uniform Plumbing Code (without Chapter 13)
2005 National Electric Code (2008 NEC effective July 1, 2008)

Applicable Mechanical Codes
Commercial projects and all residential projects with more than two units:

2003 International Mechanical Code (including Appendix A)
2003 International Fuel Gas Code (including Appendices A, B, C and D)

Residential projects with one or two dwellings:

2003 International Residential Code (parts V, VI and Appendices A, B, C & D)

Adoption of NEW California Building and Associated Codes

Currently Enforced Codes
As of January 1, 2008, at a minimum plans and permits are subject to the following:

The California Building Standards Codes found in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24:

Part 2, known as the California Building Code (CBC) (2006 International Building Code)
Part 3, known as the California Electrical Code (CEC) (2005 National Electrical Code)
Part 4, known as the California Mechanical Code (CMC) (2006 Uniform Mechanical Code)
Part 5, known as the California Plumbing Code (CPC) (2006 Uniform Plumbing Code)
Part 10, known as the California Existing Building Code (CEBC) (2006 International Building Code)

The California Building Standards Code found in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24:

Part 2, known as the 2001 California Building Code (CBC)
Part 3, known as the 2004 California Electrical Code (CEC)
Part 4, known as the 2001 California Mechanical Code (CMC)
Part 5, known as the 2001 California Plumbing Code (CPC)
Part 6, known as the 2005 California Energy Code, and Energy Commission Standards (CECS). (2005 Energy Commission Standards)

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is possible that project submittals made on or after January 1, 2008 should be designed and constructed in accordance with the updated Building and related codes. This can include updating any MASTER plans on file with Building Departments. Purchasing our details for cross checking current projects on file as yet to be constructed could save months of re-submittal revisions and project down time.