Which of the following is NOT typically considered one of the six major plan sections?

Which of the following is NOT typically considered one of the six major plan sections?

• A. Occupancy Standards
• B. Plumbing
• C. Mechanical
• D. Structural

Answer: (A)

Plan sets are organized by the disciplines that install and document building systems. The six major plan sections you’ll typically see are architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (life safety). Occupancy standards describe how a space is used—occupancy classifications, occupant loads, egress requirements, and related code rules—not a specific drawing discipline. They drive the design decisions and code compliance, but they’re usually addressed in the code narrative and architectural notes rather than as a separate plan section. So, occupancy standards aren’t typically listed as one of the major plan sections.

Plan sets are organized by the disciplines that install and document building systems. The six major plan sections you’ll typically see are architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (life safety). Occupancy standards describe how a space is used—occupancy classifications, occupant loads, egress requirements, and related code rules—not a specific drawing discipline. They drive the design decisions and code compliance, but they’re usually addressed in the code narrative and architectural notes rather than as a separate plan section. So, occupancy standards aren’t typically listed as one of the major plan sections.