URGENT: Residential As-Built + Permit Drawings — 1,200 sf Home, Novato CA (5-day Turnaround)
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URGENT residential drafting project — need experienced California drafter who can deliver permit-ready drawings for the City of Novato within 5 business days. PROJECT: - 1,200 sf single-story single-family home, built 1954 - Recently completed full interior renovation (kitchen, baths, full rewire, framing modifications) - Detached garage to be rebuilt - Corner lot, 7,479 sf, R1-7.5 zoning - City required revised plans following scope expansion DRAWINGS REQUIRED (5–6 sheets): 1. Cover Sheet + Existing As-Is Floor Plan (dimensioned) 2. Framing / Demo / Windows Plan with framing details 3. Electrical Plan (receptacles, lighting, switches, dimmers, occupancy sensors, dedicated circuits, panel clearances, exterior lighting) 4. HVAC Plan (ductwork, equipment, bath exhaust w/ humidistat) 5. Garage Rebuild Plans (floor plan, elevations, framing details) FRAMING DETAILS REQUIRED ON FRAMING PAGES: - Lumber species, grade, dimensions, stud spacing - Top/bottom plate details - Connection and fastening details - Pressure-treated lumber where in contact with concrete - Header sizes with king, jack, cripple studs - Attic ventilation and insulation details CODE COMPLIANCE NOTE (must appear on plans): "All work performed under this project shall comply with the currently adopted 2025 California Codes, including the California Residential Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Green Building Standards Code, and Energy Code." NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR SCOPE: - Structural engineering calcs / stamp (separate vendor) - Title 24 energy compliance (separate vendor) - Site visit (not required — full photos and measurements provided) PROVIDED ON DAY 1: - Existing draft floor plan PDF - Site plan with dimensions - 30+ photos (every room, framing, electrical, exterior) - Field measurements - Electrical layout markup - Garage rebuild concept sketches - Daily phone access for questions DELIVERABLES: - Editable native file (DWG, Chief Architect, SketchUp, or Revit) - PDF set sized 24" x 36" - 1/4" = 1'-0" scale for floor plans TIMELINE (HARD): - Award: today/tomorrow - Kickoff call: within 24 hrs of award - First draft: end of day Friday this week - Hard deadline: Monday next week - One round of revisions expected (24-hr turnaround) REQUIRED: - 3+ years California residential drafting - Portfolio with at least 2 California permit submittals - Proficient in AutoCAD, Chief Architect, Revit, or equivalent - Familiar with 2025 CRC drawing standards - Daily availability this week - English fluency for phone/video calls PREFERRED: - Marin County or SF Bay Area - Prior City of Novato plan check experience - 1950s-era home as-built experience - Can start within 24 hours TO APPLY, INCLUDE: 1. 2–3 California residential permit drawing samples (PDF) 2. Confirmation you can deliver first draft by Friday EOD 3. Software you'll use 4. Fixed-price quote 5. Answer this filter question: "What is the most common reason California residential plan checks get rejected?" Responses to qualified applicants within 2 hours. Looking to award by end of day today.
$1,500.00
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