Free Checklist · Ahmedabad

Architectural Drawing Checklist
Before Construction Starts

Confirm your drawing set is complete before your contractor begins work on-site.

Harikrushna Pattani
& Associates

Architects · Interiors

A complete drawing set protects your investment, reduces site confusion and improves execution quality. Review each item with your architect — if any answer is unclear, do not rush into construction.

A

Site plan with plot boundary, north direction, setbacks and access

Floor plans (all levels) with full room dimensions

Furniture layout plan showing actual furniture placement and scale

Elevation drawings (all four sides of the building)

Section drawings (at least two cuts through the building)

Explains ceiling heights, slab levels and double-height spaces

B

Authority submission drawings prepared

Verified against current AMC / AUDA / CGDCR requirements

Area statement, setbacks and parking confirmed

C

Door and window schedule with sizes, opening types and materials

Staircase detail drawing with tread, riser, railing and headroom

Kitchen detail drawing: counter height, appliances, plumbing and electrical

Bathroom detail drawing: fixture placement, drainage slope and tile layout

Wall elevation drawings for all key interior walls

D

Foundation and column layout from structural engineer

Beam and slab drawings

Reinforcement details

Structural drawings coordinated with architectural design

Column positions must not conflict with room layouts or open spans

E

Electrical layout: light points, switchboards, sockets, AC points and outdoor lighting

Electrical layout coordinated with furniture and ceiling design

Plumbing and drainage layout: supply lines, drainage, rainwater pipes and slopes

HVAC / AC layout: indoor units, outdoor units, ducts and drainage points

In Ahmedabad's climate, AC layout affects ceiling design, load and maintenance

F

False ceiling drawing with levels, coves, AC integration and lighting positions

Flooring layout with material type, pattern direction, starting point and level changes

Wardrobe, TV unit and storage unit detail drawings

Lighting plan showing each fixture type, placement and purpose

G

Material and finish schedule documented for all areas

Avoids vague terms like "premium finish" — prevents disputes during execution

All contractor quotations are based on the same drawing set

Landscape and external development plan complete

Garden, paving, outdoor lighting, drainage and boundary areas

Compound wall, gate width, car turning radius and parking drawings ready

H

Client has reviewed and approved all drawing sets

Architect has confirmed drawing scope and inclusions in writing

Site team has received the complete drawing package before work begins

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