North Carolina Building Contractor License Practice Exam

On which plan can you find the footprint of the building on the lot?

1. Elevation Plan

2. Site Plan

3. Foundation Plan

4. Detail Plan

The correct answer is: Site Plan

The site plan is specifically designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the entire parcel of land, including the footprint of the building as it relates to the lot. This plan typically includes other critical information such as property lines, setbacks, landscaping features, and positions of any other structures on the property. By illustrating how the building sits on the lot, the site plan is essential for understanding zoning, building codes, and how the development will integrate with its surroundings. In contrast, elevation plans focus on the vertical aspects of the structure, detailing how the building will appear from different sides but not its relation to the land itself. Foundation plans concentrate on the structural elements that will be constructed below ground level but do not provide an overall view of the building's positioning on the lot. Detail plans are more concerned with specific components of the construction, such as joinery or materials, without showing the overall site context or building footprint.