The plot plan is also known as the site plan. What does it primarily show?

• A. Site layout and utilities
• B. Interior finishes
• C. Elevations
• D. Section cuts

Answer: (A)

A plot plan, or site plan, shows how the building sits on the land and how the site is laid out. It primarily depicts the site layout and utilities—the footprint of the building, property lines, setbacks, driveways and parking, walkways, landscaping, drainage, grading, and the locations of utilities such as water, sewer, and fire-related connections. This helps planners and responders understand access, space allocation, and how the structure relates to its surroundings.

Interior finishes are shown on interior floor plans, elevations depict exterior faces, and section cuts reveal vertical cross sections through the building, so they don’t describe the site-wide layout and utilities.