MHTN ARCHITECTS CAD AND DRAFTING GUIDELINES

CAD GUIDELINES 1

DRAFTING GUIDELINES

TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

SAMPLE DRAWING SET

REFERENCE MATERIAL

PERSONAL NOTES

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CAD RESOURCE DIRECTORY * SHEET FILE NAMING (PLOT SHEETS) * SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET NAMING MODEL FILE NAMING (SOURCE DRAWINGS)
Grids Plans Elevations Sections Details Schedules Codes 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1 2-3 4 5-11

LAYER NAMING (AIA STANDARD) LAYERS (PRE DEFINED LIST)

Annotation Floor Plan Enlarged Plan Ceiling Plan Roof Plan Furniture Elevations Sections Details Site Plan Irrigation Plan Planting Plan 14 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 19 19

12-13 14-19

* SYMBOLS AND FONTS LINE WEIGHTS EVALUATIONS *

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MANDATORY GUIDELINES FOR CONSULTANTS OF MHTN ARCHITECTS

The following set of guidelines has been established to streamline the use of computer technology by MHTN Architects employees and MHTN Architects consultants. The National CAD Standard (NCS) serves as the basis for MHTNs entire computer aided design (CAD) guidelines. Suggestions and feedback are always appreciated. Please send comments to [email protected].

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CAD RESOURCE DIRECTORY STRUCTURE ~ LOCATED ON THE RESOURCE DRIVE (J:) ~

CAD Resource 2
Consultant CD Fonts Plot Styles Plotters Symbols Templates Title Blocks MHTN GUIDELINES.pdf Questions.txt The Autodesk Arch Object Enabler.pdf Content - Symbols Libraries Details Misc Software Training Handouts Wall Types

CAD RESOURCE FOLDER

The contents of this folder should be copied to a CD and given to consultants at the start of every project.

This folder contains all of the symbols available in the Design Center.

Details, Legends, Calculations, Charts, Software and any other commonly used content is kept current in this directory. Content can be added at anytime. Just send files to: [email protected]

Plotting Plot Styles Plotters Templates Title Blocks Bulletin Board 2.htm MHTN GUIDELINES 2nd Edition.pdf

This folder contains the MHTN standard plot styles. (.ctb files) Plotter drivers (.pc3 files) and custom paper sizes (.drv files) are stored here. The MHTN_Standards file is stored here as well as all standard templates. All MHTN standard Title Blocks are kept in this folder. This is an in house copy of the CAD Guidelines. This copy is always kept current.

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SHEET FILE NAMING

Demolition Discipline Sheet Type Sequence/Level Modifier

CAD GUIDELINES SHEET FILE NAMING Always use two characters to identify the discipline. See page 3 for a complete list. The slab edge plan uses an S modifier to distinguish it from other plans. Sheet type is always identified with one number.

Discipline Designator

Example:

A A A A A A A

E S E F C E E

Architectural Element Architectural Site Architectural Elements Architectural Finish Architectural Ceiling

Sheet sequence for plan sheets always defines the floor level. Areas of floor plans are identified using A - Z as a modifier. Mixed sheets should always be given a plan designation. Demolition sheets are named accordingly with a D in front. Basement - AE1B1 Mezzanine - AE1M1

S A
Sheet Type Designator

Architectural Slab Edge A,B,C...Portion of Floor Plan

Example:

1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Architectural Plan General Plans Elevations Sections Large Scale Plans; Views Details Schedules Currently Not Defined Currently Not Defined 3D Representations

Sequence/Level

Example:

Architectural Plan First Floor

Modifier Architectural Plan First Floor Area B

Example:

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DISCIPLINE DESIGNATORS
General
GI GC GR General Informational General Contractual General Resource FA FX

SHEET FILE NAMING

Fire Protection
Fire Detection and Alarm Fire Suppression

Hazardous Materials Civil

CS CG CU CI CT CP Civil Site Civil Grading and Drainage Civil Utilities Civil Improvements Civil Transportation Civil Paving HA HC HL HP HR Asbestos Chemicals Lead PCB Refrigerants

Equipment
QF QE QB QA QC QD QH QL QM QP QR QS QT QV QY Food Service Equipment Educational Equipment Bank Equipment Athletic Equipment Dry Cleaning Equipment Detention Equipment Hospital Equipment Laboratory Equipment Maintenance Equipment Parking Lot Equipment Retail Equipment Site Equipment Theatrical Equipment Video/Photographic Equipment Security Equipment

Landscape
LI LP Landscape Irrigation Landscape Planting

Architectural
AS AE AC AF AI Architectural Site Architectural Elements Architectural Ceiling Architectural Finishes Architectural Interiors

Interiors
IF IN IG Interior Furnishings Interior Design Interior Graphics

Resource Structural
SS SB SF Structural Site Structural Substructure Structural Framing RC RS RA RM RE Resource Civil Resource Structural Resource Architectural Resource Mechanical Resource Electrical

Mechanical
MH MP MS MI Mechanical HVAC Mechanical Piping Mechanical Site Mechanical Instrumentation

Telecommunications
TA TC TI TM TN TT TY Audio Visual Clock and Program Intercom Monitoring Data Networks Telephone Security

Plumbing
PP PS PQ PE PI PL Process Piping Plumbing Site Plumbing Systems Process Electrical Process Instrumentation Plumbing

Other Disciplines
XX Other Disciplines

Contract and Shop Drawings Electrical

EL EP ES EI ET EY Electrical Lighting Electrical Power Electrical Site Electrical Instrumentation Electrical Telecommunications Electrical Auxiliary Systems ZZ Contract and Shop Drawings

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TYPE SET SEQUENCE DISCIPLINE SEQUENCE

CAD GUIDELINES SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET

Supplemental sheets should always be saved as Acrobat PDF files and stored in the appropriate folder. 8.5"x11" is the preferred size. Increase size only when absolutely necessary. If supplement results in revision of original drawing; 1. Change the drawing, 2. Delete any previous clouds, but leave the delta. 3. Add new cloud 4. Leave previous revision note in title block 5. Add new revision note If a new drawing is created: -When added to the existing sheet use the word 'New' in the title (New Detail).

TYPE

Example:

A R P S

D I R I

ADDENDUM REQUEST (FOR) INFORMATION PROPOSAL REQUEST (ARCHITECTS) SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION

SET SEQUENCE

Example:

ADDENDUM NUMBER 1

DISCIPLINE ADDENDUM NUMBER 1 STRUCTURAL ARCHITECTURAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL CIVIL

Example:

S A E M C

-When adding a new full size sheet to accommodate a new drawing, write 'New' under sheet reference on the 8.5"x11" sheet. Do not reference the new full size sheet number. -New Full size sheets exist for As-Built drawings only.

SEQUENCE ADDENDUM NUMBER 1 STRUCTURAL NUMBER 5 Sheet No.

Example:

AD01-S05
Sheet Reference

SF501

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GRIDS
Demolition Discipline Code Drawing Type Grid Type Drawing Scale

MODEL FILE NAMING Demolition drawings always have a D- in front of the standard file name. Discipline code is always identified with one character followed by a dash. See page 11 for a complete list. There are two grid types available. FP is for the Floor Plans and OT is for all other such as the reflected ceiling plan. The OT grid is a copy of FP with shorter bubble extensions.

Discipline Codes

Example:

A C E S M L

Architectural Civil Electrical Structural Mechanical Landscape

Drawing Type

Example:

Architectural Grid

Grid Type Architectural Floor Plan Grid Other

Example:

F O

P T

Scale Architectural Floor Plan Grid 1/16" 1/8" 1/4"

Example:

1 9 4

9 6 8

Demolition Arch. Demolition Floor Plan Grid 1/16"

Example:

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PLANS
Demolition Discipline Code Drawing Type Floor Level and Area Iteration

MODEL FILE NAMING

Demolition drawings always have a D- in front of the standard file name. Discipline code is always identified with one character followed by a dash. Certain Drawing Types apply to certain discipline codes. See page 11 for a complete list. Iteration should only be used during the design phase. Iteration drawings should not be placed in the final drawings directory.

Discipline Codes

Example:

A C E S

Architectural Civil Electrical Structural

Drawing Type

Example:

F S C E K N R Q X L

P P P P P P P P P P

Architectural Floor Plan Site Plan Ceiling Plan Enlarged Plan Key Plan Finish Plan Roof Plan Equipment Plan Existing Plan Life Safety Plan

Level and Area Architectural Floor Plan Level 2 section D

Example:

Demolition Architectural Demolition Floor Plan Level 2 section D

Example:

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ELEVATIONS
Demolition Discipline Code Drawing Type Elevation Type Sequence Number

Demolition drawings always have a D- in front of the standard file name. Discipline code is always identified with one character followed by a dash. Certain Drawing Types apply to certain discipline codes. See page 11 for a complete list.

Discipline Codes

Example:

A C E S

Architectural Civil Electrical Structural

Drawing Type

Example:

Architectural Elevation

Elevation Type Architectural Elevation Exterior Interior

Example:

E I

X N

Sequence Number Architectural Elevation Exterior Drawing Number 5

Example:

Demolition Demolition Elevation Exterior

Example:

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SECTIONS
Demolition Discipline Code Drawing Type Section Type Sequence Number

MODEL FILE NAMING Demolition drawings always have a D- in front of the standard file name. Discipline code is always identified with one character followed by a dash.

Discipline Codes

Example:

A C E S

Architectural Civil Electrical Structural

Drawing Type

Example:

Architectural Section

Section Type Architectural Section Building Section Section of Elevator Site Section Section of Stair Wall Section

Example:

B E S S W

D L I T L

Sequence Number Architectural Section Building Section Drawing Number 1

Example:

Demolition Demolition Architectural Section Building Section

Example:

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Demolition Discipline Code Drawing Type Detail Type

DETAILS
Sequence Number

MODEL FILE NAMING Exterior details are broken into Plan and Section detail types. Discipline code is always identified with one character followed by a dash.

Discipline Codes

Example:

A C E S

Architectural Civil Electrical Structural

Drawing Type

Example:

Architectural Detail

Detail Type

Example:

R D S I P S V W C M W C

F R I N L E C N S S L L

Architectural Roof Detail Door Details, Heads and Jambs Site Details Interior Architectural Details Exterior Plan Details Exterior Section Details Vertical Circulation (stairs and elevators) Window Details Casework/Millwork Details Misc. Details Wall Types Ceiling Details

Sequence Number Architectural Roof Detail #2

Example:

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SCHEDULES
Demolition Discipline Code Drawing Type Schedule Type Sequence Number

There are only 2 types of schedules: Graphic and Text Graphic example: wall types Text example: doors Discipline code is always identified with one character followed by a dash.

Discipline Code

Example:

A C E S

Architectural Civil Electrical Structural

Drawing Type

Example:

Architectural Schedule

Schedule Designation

Example:

T G

X R

Architectural Text Schedule Graphic Schedule

Sequence Number Architectural Text Schedule Drawing Number 2

Example:

Demolition Demolition Architectural Text Schedule

Example:

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MODEL FILE DISCIPLINES AND DRAWING TYPES

DISCIPLINE CODES
ACEFGHILArchitectural Civil Electrical Fire Protection General Hazardous Materials Interiors Landscape MPQRSTXZMechanical Plumbing Equipment Resource Structural Telecommunications Other Disciplines Contract and Shop Drawings

MODEL FILE NAMING

When naming a model file the discipline code is always followed by a dash (-). Demolition files are identified with a D- at the front of the model file name. Finish plans are identified with an architectural discipline (A-NP01).

DRAWING TYPES Applies to All Disciplines

QP SP XP EL DT SC SH 3D DG GR Equipment Plan Site Plan Existing Plan Elevations Details Sections Schedules Isometric / 3D Diagrams Grids VP KP

Fire Protection
Evacuation Plan Sprinkler Plan

Furniture is identified with an interior discipline because it is not attached to the building (I-RP01) Reference Notes and Legends examples: L-IPREF - Landscape irrigation plan reference notes A-NPLEG - Interiors finish plan legend

Interiors
CP EP RP NP IG Ceiling Plan Enlarged Plan Furniture Plan Finish Plan Graphics Plan

Landscape
PP IP Planting Plan Irrigation Plan

Architectural
CP EP FP KP LP NP RP Ceiling Plan Enlarged Plan Floor Plan Key Plan Life Safety Plan Finish Plan Roof Plan

Mechanical
CP HP PP Control Plan HVAC Ductwork Plan Piping Plan

Plumbing
PP Plumbing Plan

Civil
EP GP RP SV UP Environmental Plan Grading Plan Roads / Topographic Plan Survey Utility

Structural
FP NP Framing Plan Foundation Plan

Telecommunications
DP TP Data Telephone

Electrical
CP GP LP PP Communications Grounding Lighting Power

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Discipline Code Major Group Minor Group Minor Group 2 Status

CAD GUIDELINES LAYER NAMING MHTN's pre defined layers can be accessed from the MHTN_Standards - 2.dwg. Layer '0' should only be used for Xref's Layer 'Defpoints' should not be used.

Discipline Code

Graphics should always use 'ByLayer' for color. Linetype can be overridden. L O R W A L L P R H T E Layer management should be done using the Express Tools layer manager.

Required Field. The discipline code is a single character field, followed by a dash. The defined characters are the same for layers and model file names. See page 12 for a complete list.
Major Group

Required Field. Four characters followed by a dash. The major group designation identifies the building system. Major groups are pre defined by AIA, for a complete list see page 12.
Minor Group

W A

Optional Field. Four characters followed by a dash. The minor group designation is used to further differentiate the major groups. Though this field can be user defined AIA offers a list of suggested minor groups. See page 12 for listings.

Minor Group 2

Optional Field. Four characters followed by a dash. The minor group 2 designation is used to further differentiate the minor groups. This is a user defined field.
Status

Optional Field. The status field is a single character designation that differentiates new construction from remodeling and existing to remain. It is only needed when phases of work must be differentiated. See page 12 for a complete list.

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LAYER CODES AND GROUPS

DISCIPLINE CODES
ACEFGHILArchitectural Civil Electrical Fire Protection General Hazardous Materials Interiors Landscape MPQRSTXZMechanical Plumbing Equipment Resource Structural Telecommunications Other Disciplines Contract and Shop Drawings

LAYER NAMING

Minor Groups and Status modifiers do not have to be used. Examples: A-FLOR
(Floor Plan Graphics)

MAJOR GROUPS
ANNO FLOR CLNG ROOF ELEV SECT DETL Annotation Floor Information Ceiling Information Roof Elevations Sections Details SITE IRRG PLNT Site Improvements Irrigation Plants

A-FLOR-WALL
(Arch. Wall on Floor Plan)

A-FLOR-WALL-FULL
(Arch. Full Height Wall)

A-FLOR-WALL-FULL-D
(Arch. Full Height Wall to be Demolished)

This is a shortened list based on MHTN Architects needs. For a more complete list refer to the NCS Documentation.

MINOR GROUPS
IDEN PATT NOTE LEGN SYMB NPLT REVS REDL FULL PRHT SWNG SILL STRS HRAL CASE PFIX SIGN WALL DOOR GLAZ Identification Numbers hatch Patterns and Textures Notes Legends and Schedules Symbols Non-Plot Information Revisions Redlines Full Height (to ceiling) Partial Height Swings (door) Sills (window) Stairs Hand Rails Casework Plumbing Fixtures Signage Walls Doors Windows E N D F T M X 1-9

STATUS MODIFIERS
Existing to Remain New Work Demolition Future Work Temporary Work Items to be Moved Not in Contract Phase Numbers

OTLN CHAR FIXD LEVL SPCL TPTN OVHD FENC

Outlines (roof, building, floor) Chairs Fixed (equipment) Level Changes (ramps) Specialties Toilet Partitions Overhead Items Fences

This is a shortened list based on MHTN Architects needs. For a more complete list refer to the NCS Documentation.

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Break Marks Dimensions Building Grid (structural grid place by architect) Legends and Schedules Match lines Annotation leaders and notes Non Plotting Info (Replacement for Defpoints) Revision clouds Annotation Symbols (section and detail marks)

Linetype
Continuous Continuous CenterF Continuous Center Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

Color
71 71 71 1 94 6 254 211 2

Inches
0.007" 0.007" 0.007" 0.014" *0.028" 0.010" 0.000" *0.010" 0.020"

MM
0.18 0.18 0.18 0.35 *0.70 0.25 0.00 *0.25 0.50

Layer
A-ANNO-CUTT A-ANNO-DIMS A-ANNO-GRID A-ANNO-LEGN A-ANNO-MTCH A-ANNO-NOTE A-ANNO-NPLT A-ANNO-REVS A-ANNO-SYMB

Annotation

Casework Identification Door Tags Equipment Identification Room Names and numbers Finish Tags Window Tag Wall type markers

Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

6 6 6 6 6 6 6

0.010" 0.010" 0.010" 0.010" 0.010" 0.010" 0.010"

0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

A-ANNO-CASE-IDEN A-ANNO-DOOR-IDEN A-ANNO-EQPM-IDEN A-ANNO-FLOR-IDEN A-ANNO-FNSH-IDEN A-ANNO-GLAZ-IDEN A-ANNO-WALL-IDEN

Title block line work MHTN Logo Title block text

Continuous Continuous Continuous

1 71 6

0.014" 0.007" 0.010"

0.35 0.18 0.25

A-ANNO-TTLB-LINE A-ANNO-TTLB-LOGO A-ANNO-TTLB-TEXT

Furniture identification marks

Continuous

0.014"

0.35

I-ANNO-FURN-IDEN

Irrigation heads, valves, controllers and equipment Existing irrigation equipment to remain

Continuous Continuous

6 5

0.010" 0.005"

0.25 0.13

L-ANNO-IRRG-SYMB L-ANNO-IRRG-SYMB-E

Plant Labels

Continuous

0.014"

0.35

L-ANNO-PLNT-IDEN

*Screened Lineweight

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General wall layer, wall insertion Wall components Chases Walls to be Demolished Walls Existing to remain Fire Wall Patterning Door and Window Headers Openings in Walls Wall Poche Partial height walls

Linetype
Continuous Continuous Continuous Hidden2 Continuous Continuous Continuous Hidden4 Continuous Continuous

Color
1 21 21 4 252 2 120 5 5 120

Inches
0.014" 0.007" 0.007" 0.014" 0.005" 0.020" 0.010" 0.005" *0.005" 0.010"

MM
0.35 0.18 0.18 0.35 0.13 0.50 0.25 0.13 *0.13 0.25

Layer
A-FLOR-WALL A-FLOR-WALL-COMP A-FLOR-WALL-CHAS A-FLOR-WALL-D A-FLOR-WALL-E A-FLOR-WALL-FIRE A-FLOR-WALL-HEAD A-FLOR-WALL-OPEN A-FLOR-WALL-PATT A-FLOR-WALL-PRHT

Floor Plans and Enlarged Floor Plans

Windows Window Sills

Continuous Continuous

120 252

0.010" 0.005"

0.25 0.13

A-FLOR-GLAZ A-FLOR-GLAZ-SILL

Doors Door thresholds Door swing in plan

Continuous Continuous Continuous

120 21 21

0.010" 0.007" 0.007"

0.25 0.18 0.18

A-FLOR-DOOR A-FLOR-DOOR-THRS A-FLOR-DOOR-SWNG

"X" shown in floor openings

Continuous

21

0.007"

0.18

A-FLOR-OPEN

Handrails and Guardrails Stairs

Continuous Continuous

21 21

0.007" 0.007"

0.18 0.18

A-FLOR-HRAL A-FLOR-STRS

Miscellaneous fixtures Plumbing fixtures Toilet Accessories Toilet Partitions

Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

21 21 21 21

0.007" 0.007" 0.007" 0.007"

0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18

A-FLOR-FIXT A-FLOR-PFIX A-FLOR-SPCL A-FLOR-TPTN

Room boundaries (pline) Floor and Building outline Spaces (rooms)

Hidden2 Continuous Continuous

124 2 5

*0.010" 0.020" 0.007"

*0.25 0.50 0.13

A-FLOR-BDRY A-FLOR-OTLN A-FLOR-SPCE

Objects above cut plane (Skylights and Overhangs Appliances Objects below cut plane Casework (manufactured cabinets) Columns Equipment Elevator cars and equipment Fixed furniture. Part of Structure School Lockers Level Changes, ramps, pits and depressions Signage Slab Edge

Hidden Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

21 120 21 120 120 21 120 120 21 120 5 1

0.007" 0.010" 0.007" 0.010" 0.010" 0.007" 0.010" 0.010" 0.007" 0.010" 0.005" 0.014"

0.18 0.25 0.18 0.25 0.25 0.18 0.25 0.25 0.18 0.25 0.13 0.35

A-FLOR-ABOV A-FLOR-APPL A-FLOR-BLOW A-FLOR-CASE A-FLOR-COLS A-FLOR-EQPM A-FLOR-EVTR A-FLOR-FURN A-FLOR-LCKR A-FLOR-LEVL A-FLOR-SIGN A-FLOR-SLAB

*Screened Lineweight

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Ceiling access panels Suspended Ceiling grid Light fixtures at the ceiling Ceiling objects Ceiling hatch patterns (use sparingly) Fire sprinkler head at the ceiling Suspended elements Wall hatch pattern Wall hatch pattern

Linetype
Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

Color
4 21 4 21 211 4 4 21 124

Inches
0.014" 0.007" 0.014" 0.007" *0.010" 0.014" 0.014" 0.007" *0.010"

MM
0.35 0.18 0.35 0.18 *0.25 0.35 0.35 0.18 *0.25

Layer
A-CLNG-ACCS A-CLNG-GRID A-CLNG-LITE A-CLNG-OBJT A-CLNG-PATT A-CLNG-SPRN A-CLNG-SUSP A-CLNG-WALL-PAT1 A-CLNG-WALL-PAT2

Ceiling Plan

Roof Plan
Crickets and flow info Roof Drains Gutters and other edge treatments 3D roof surfaces HVAC equipment Roof expansion joints Roof railings Roof level changes Roof outline Roof hatch patterns Roof stair risers Roof specialties, roof hatches and smoke vents Stairs and ladders on the roof Roof walkways Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Hidden4 Continuous Continuous Continuous 122 120 21 120 4 120 21 120 4 211 21 120 120 124 *0.010" 0.010" 0.007" 0.010" 0.014" 0.010" 0.007" 0.010" 0.014" *0.010" 0.007" 0.010" 0.010" *0.010" *0.25 0.25 0.18 0.25 0.35 0.25 0.18 0.25 0.35 *0.25 0.18 0.25 0.25 *0.25 A-ROOF-CRTS A-ROOF-DRNS A-ROOF-EDGE A-ROOF-ELEV A-ROOF-EQPM A-ROOF-EXPN A-ROOF-HRAL A-ROOF-LEVL A-ROOF-OTLN A-ROOF-PATT A-ROOF-RISR A-ROOF-SPCL A-ROOF-STRS A-ROOF-WALK

Furniture Plan
Freestanding furniture (desks, credenzas, etc.) Plants Continuous Continuous 4 122 0.010" *0.010" 0.25 *0.25 I-FURN I-FURN-PLNT

*Screened Lineweight

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Fine object lines for elevations Thin object lines for elevations Medium weight object lines for elevations Wide object lines for elevations Extra Wide object lines for elevations Hidden lines in elevations Hatch patterns in elevation Hatch patterns in elevation Hatch patterns in elevation

Linetype
Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Hidden2 Continuous Continuous Continuous

Color
21 120 4 2 3 120 124 126 4

Inches
0.007" 0.010" 0.014" 0.020" 0.028" 0.010" *0.010" *0.010" 0.014"

MM
0.18 0.25 0.35 0.50 0.70 0.25 *0.25 *0.25 0.35

Layer
A-ELEV-FINE A-ELEV-THIN A-ELEV-MEDM A-ELEV-WIDE A-ELEV-XWID A-ELEV-HIDD A-ELEV-PAT1 A-ELEV-PAT2 A-ELEV-PAT3

Elevations

Building Sections
Exterior Building Distant - Interior Elevation Within Cut Exterior Building Beyond Exterior Building Cut Through Wide object lines for sections Extra Wide object lines for sections Hidden lines in sections Hatch patterns in section Hatch patterns in section Hatch patterns in section Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Hidden2 Continuous Continuous Continuous 21 120 4 2 3 120 124 126 4 0.007" 0.010" 0.014" 0.020" 0.028" 0.010" *0.010" *0.010" 0.014" 0.18 0.25 0.35 0.50 0.70 0.25 *0.25 *0.25 0.35 A-SECT-FINE A-SECT-THIN A-SECT-MEDM A-SECT-WIDE A-SECT-XWID A-SECT-HIDD A-SECT-PAT1 A-SECT-PAT2 A-SECT-PAT3

Wall Sections
Fine object lines for sections Thin object lines for sections Medium weight object lines for sections Wide object lines for sections Extra Wide object lines for sections Hidden lines in sections Hatch patterns in section Hatch patterns in section Hatch patterns in section Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Hidden2 Continuous Continuous Continuous 21 120 4 2 3 120 124 126 4 0.007" 0.010" 0.014" 0.020" 0.028" 0.010" *0.010" *0.010" 0.014" 0.18 0.25 0.35 0.50 0.70 0.25 *0.25 *0.25 0.35 A-SECT-FINE A-SECT-THIN A-SECT-MEDM A-SECT-WIDE A-SECT-XWID A-SECT-HIDD A-SECT-PAT1 A-SECT-PAT2 A-SECT-PAT3

Details
Fine object lines for details Thin object lines for details Medium weight object lines for details Wide object lines for details Hidden lines in details Hatch patterns in detail Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Hidden2 Continuous 21 120 4 2 120 124 0.007" 0.010" 0.014" 0.020" 0.010" *0.010" 0.18 0.25 0.35 0.50 0.25 *0.25 A-DETL-FINE A-DETL-THIN A-DETL-MEDM A-DETL-WIDE A-DETL-HIDD A-DETL-PAT1

*Screened Lineweight

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Bollards Bridges Site work to be demolished (includes curbs, fences. walls and walks) Decks Fencing Existing fencing to remain Site Furnishings Existing Site Furnishings Contract Limit Lines Site Lighting Existing Site Lighting Mow Strips Pavers Playground Equipment Pools, ponds and spas Boulders and Rocks Sports Field and Courts Existing Sports Field and Courts Walks, patios, other paving Existing walks, patios to remain Paving score lines Walls Existing wall to remain

Linetype
Continuous Continuous Hidden2 Continuous Fenceline1 Fenceline1 Continuous Continuous Hidden2 Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

Color
2 120 252 6 4 21 4 5 2 4 21 21 252 120 120 4 4 5 6 252 5 4 21

Inches
0.020" 0.010" 0.005" 0.010" 0.014" 0.007" 0.014" 0.005" 0.020" 0.014" 0.007" 0.007" 0.005" 0.010" 0.010" 0.014" 0.014" 0.005" 0.010" 0.005" 0.005" 0.014" 0.007"

MM
0.50 0.25 0.13 0.25 0.35 0.18 0.35 0.13 0.50 0.35 0.18 0.18 0.13 0.25 0.25 0.35 0.35 0.13 0.25 0.13 0.13 0.35 0.18

Layer
A-SITE-BOLL A-SITE-BRDG A-SITE-D A-SITE-DECK A-SITE-FENC A-SITE-FENC-E A-SITE-FURN A-SITE-FURN-E A-SITE-LIMT A-SITE-LITE A-SITE-LITE-E A-SITE-MOWS A-SITE-PAVR A-SITE-PLAY A-SITE-POOL A-SITE-ROCK A-SITE-SPRT A-SITE-SPRT-E A-SITE-WALK A-SITE-WALK-E A-SITE-WALK-PATT A-SITE-WALL A-SITE-WALL-E

Site Plan

New parking lot striping Existing parking lot striping Property lines Bearings Easements, rights of way, setback lines Road center lines New roads, curb and gutters Existing roads, curb and gutters to remain Catch Basins Existing contour lines Proposed contour lines and elevations 1 Foot Proposed contour lines and elevations 5 Foot Spot elevations New utilities Existing utilities to remain

Continuous Continuous Phantom2 Continuous Hidden Center2 Continuous Continuous Continuous Hidden Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

122 124 2 6 2 120 120 5 5 252 252 21 120 6 5

*0.010" *0.010" 0.020" 0.010" 0.020" 0.010" 0.010" 0.005" 0.007" 0.005" 0.005" 0.007" 0.010" 0.010" 0.007"

*0.25 *0.25 0.50 0.25 0.50 0.25 0.25 0.13 0.18 0.13 0.13 0.18 0.25 0.25 0.18

C-PKNG-STRP C-PKNG-STRP-E C-PROP C-PROP-BRNG C-PROP-ESMT C-ROAD-CNTR C-ROAD-CURB C-ROAD-CURB-E C-STRM C-TOPO-E C-TOPO-FT01 C-TOPO-FT05 C-TOPO-SPOT C-UTIL C-UTIL-E

*Screened Lineweight

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CAD GUIDELINES LAYERS Description

Existing irrigation to be demolished Irrigation drip line Irrigation Equipment Irrigation mainline Existing irrigation mainline to remain Irrigation lateral lines Existing irrigation lateral lines to Irrigation conduits Irrigation sleeves Existing irrigation sleeves to remain

Linetype
Hidden2 Hidden2 Continuous Continuous Hidden2 Continuous Hidden2 Continuous Hidden2 Hidden2

Color
213 6 4 2 2 120 6 4 4 21

Inches
*0.010" 0.010" 0.014" 0.020" 0.020" 0.010" 0.010" 0.014" 0.014" 0.007"

MM
*0.25 0.25 0.35 0.50 0.50 0.25 0.25 0.35 0.35 0.18

Layer
L-IRRG-D L-IRRG-DRIP L-IRRG-EQPT L-IRRG-MAIN L-IRRG-MAIN-E L-IRRG-PIPE L-IRRG-PIPE-E L-IRRG-SITE-POWR L-IRRG-SLEV L-IRRG-SLEV-E

Irrigation Plan

Planting Plan
Planting beds Boundary line between new and existing landscape Existing planting to be demolished Planting drains Groundcover and vines Existing groundcover to remain Shrubs Existing shrubs to remain Trees Existing trees to remain New turf Existing turf to remain Continuous Hidden2 Hidden2 Hidden Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous 120 6 213 2 252 124 21 21 4 120 5 124 0.010" 0.010" *0.010" 0.020" 0.005" *0.010" 0.007" 0.007" 0.014" 0.010" 0.005" *0.010" 0.25 0.25 *0.25 0.50 0.13 *0.25 0.18 0.18 0.35 0.25 0.13 *0.25 L-PLNT-BEDS L-PLNT-BRDY L-PLNT-D L-PLNT-DRNS L-PLNT-GRND L-PLNT-GRND-E L-PLNT-SHRB L-PLNT-SHRB-E L-PLNT-TREE L-PLNT-TREE-E L-PLNT-TURF L-PLNT-TURF-E

*Screened Lineweight

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TITLE MARK
1/4" = 1'-0"
5/8" 1/8"

1/4"

(PAPER SPACE)

B3
5/8"

DETAIL TITLE MARK

SCALE

(PAPER SPACE)

SHEET

1
0

WALL TYPE TITLE MARK

SCALE 2'
(PAPER SPACE)

4'

8' GRAPHIC SCALE

(PAPER SPACE)

SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"

1/8"

NORTH ARROW AND TRUE NORTH ARROW

(PAPER SPACE)

3/4"

1 AE201
1 4 AE402 3 2

5/8"

EXTERIOR ELEVATION MARK

(MODEL SPACE)

3/8"

INTERIOR ELEVATION MARK

(MODEL SPACE)

A AE301

5/8"

BUILDING SECTION MARK

(MODEL SPACE)

3 AE302

1/8"

1/8"

WALL SECTION MARK

(MODEL SPACE) 02/21/03

1/4"

E TRUTH NOR

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B3 AE501

DETAIL MARK AND BOUNDARY

5/8"

MATCH LINE SEE SHEET XXXXX LEVEL 1 EL. 18'-0" LEVEL 1 EL. 12'-0" 1 1/8" DIMENSION BREAK MARK A
3/8"

ANNOTATION TEXT HEIGHTS SHOULD BE NO SMALLER THAN 1/8" PLOTTED. ARIAL ARIAL NARROW ARE THE ONLY APPROVED STANDARD FONTS. ALL SYMBOLS ON THIS PAGE SHOULD BE PLACED IN MODEL SPACE.

VERTICAL ELEVATION LABEL

SPOT ELEVATION LABEL

GRID BUBBLE

1 ROOM TAG 101 XXX 10

1/4"

REVISION TAG AND CLOUD

1/4"

ROOM TAG FURNITURE TAG WALL TAG

101B 12 1
1/4" 3/8"

1/4"

DOOR TAG WINDOW TAG REFERENCE SYMBOL AND LEADER TEXT LEADER - ALWAYS STRAIGHT

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LINEWEIGHTS
COLOR #3 COLOR #92 COLOR #94 COLOR #96 COLOR #2 COLOR #40 COLOR #42 COLOR #44 COLOR #1 COLOR #242 COLOR #244 COLOR #246 COLOR #4 COLOR #140 COLOR #142 COLOR #144 COLOR #6 COLOR #211 COLOR #213 COLOR #215 COLOR #120 COLOR #122 COLOR #124 COLOR #126 COLOR #71 COLOR #21 0.028 in 0.028 in 0.028 in 0.028 in 0.020 in 0.020 in 0.020 in 0.020 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.007 in 0.007 in 0.70 mm 0.70 mm 0.70 mm 0.70 mm 0.50 mm 0.50 mm 0.50 mm 0.50 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT 100% 45% 30% 15% 100% 45% 30% 15% 100% 45% 30% 15% 100% 45% 30% 15% 100% 45% 30% 15% 100% 45% 30% 15% EXTRA WIDE

WIDE

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

THIN

THIN

0.18 mm AT 100% 0.18 mm AT 100% 0.13 mm AT 100% 0.13 mm AT 100%

FINE FINE EXTRA FINE EXTRA FINE NO PLOT

COLOR #5 0.005 in COLOR #252 0.005 in COLOR #254

45%

30%

15%

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COLORS
COLOR #3 COLOR #92 COLOR #94 COLOR #96 COLOR #2 COLOR #40 COLOR #42 COLOR #44 COLOR #1 COLOR #242 COLOR #244 COLOR #246 COLOR #4 COLOR #140 COLOR #142 COLOR #144 COLOR #6 COLOR #211 COLOR #213 COLOR #215 COLOR #120 COLOR #122 COLOR #124 COLOR #126 COLOR #71 COLOR #21 0.028 in 0.028 in 0.028 in 0.028 in 0.020 in 0.020 in 0.020 in 0.020 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.014 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.010 in 0.007 in 0.007 in 0.70 mm 0.70 mm 0.70 mm 0.70 mm 0.50 mm 0.50 mm 0.50 mm 0.50 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.35 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 0.25 mm AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT AT 100% 45% 30% 15% 100% 45% 30% 15% 100% 45% 30% 15% 100% 45% 30% 15% 100% 45% 30% 15% 100% 45% 30% 15% EXTRA WIDE

WIDE

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

THIN

THIN

0.18 mm AT 100% 0.18 mm AT 100% 0.13 mm AT 100% 0.13 mm AT 100%

FINE FINE EXTRA FINE EXTRA FINE NO PLOT

COLOR #5 0.005 in COLOR #252 0.005 in COLOR #254

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DRAFTING GUIDELINES
DRAWING SET 1-2

SHEET ORGANIZATION

3-4

SHEET LAYOUT

5-6

DRAFTING CONVENTIONS

7-8

DRAFTING GUIDELINES DRAWING SET

DRAWING SET ORDER

The organization of the drawing set must be flexible and adaptive to the influences of project size and complexity, including delivery methods. This process organizes drawing sets in the following manner: Segregate the information by disciplines Collect and present each drawing on a sheet dedicated to that drawing type. Present information within each subset from general to specific.
All of the subset may not apply, or more specific additional categories may be required depending on the size, scope and complexity of the project.

COVERSHEET GENERAL

DEMOLITION (all disciplines)

Add Demolition Plans as required.

CIVIL

LANDSCAPE

See breakdown of Architectural set on Page 2

STRUCTURE

ARCHITECTURE

INTERIORS

PLUMBING

MECHANICAL

Add, if required: Fire Protection Plans Telecommunication Plans Equipment Plans etc

ELECTRICAL

SHEET TYPES
Within each discipline, present each drawing on a sheet dedicated to that sheet type as follows: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 General symbols legends, notes etc. Plans horizontal views Elevations vertical views Sections sectional views Large Scale Views plans, elevations, sections (not details) Details Schedules and Diagrams user defined user defined 3D Representations isometrics, perspectives, etc.
see CAD Guidelines for Discipline Designators and File Naming conventions

DRAFTING GUIDELINES DRAWING SET

ARCHITECTURAL SHEET ORDER

This is the base organization of the Architectural portion of the Project. Additional sheet types may be added depending on the size, scope and complexity, including delivery methods.
1 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN 0 GENERAL
SITE PLAN Area Separation Code Definition Occupancy Plans

All of the drawing subsets may not apply, or more specific additional categories may be required depending on the size, scope and complexity of the project.

1 PLANS

FLOOR PLANS

ROOF PLAN REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

First Floor Plan (Main Level) is always AE101 Slab Edge Plans, if used, would fit after Roof Plan (before Reflected Ceiling Plans) 2 ELEVATION 3 SECTIONS

EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING SECTIONS WALL SECTIONS

4 LARGE SCALE VIEWS

STAIRS & ELEVATORS

TOILET ROOMS INTERIOR PLANS & ELVATIONS

CASEWORK

5 DETAILS All Details from all sheets types fit into this drawing subset

EXTERIOR

INTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS VERTICLE CIRCULATION CEILINGS TOILET ROOMS CASEWORK & ALL OTHER DETAILS WALL TYPE SCHEDULE DOOR TYPE SCHEDULE WINDOW TYPE SCHEDULE FINISH SCHEDULE or FINISH PLANS

6 SCHEDULES

Use Finish Schedule OR Finish Plans (not both)

DRAFTING GUIDELINES SHEET ORGANIZATION

SHEET NAMING
COVER SHEET/GENERAL GI001 Title Sheet/Index/Symbols if required DEMOLITION DSFxxx DAExxx DPLxxx DMHxxx DEPxxx DELxxx CIVIL CS101 CG101 CG501 CU101 LANDSCAPE LI001 LI101 LI501 LP001 LP101 LP501 LP601 STRUCTURAL SG001 SB101 SF102 SF103 SF201 SF501, SF502 ARCHITECTURAL AS101 AS501 AE001 AE101, AE102, AE103 AC101, AC102 AE201 AE301 AE401 combine all disciplines Demolition Structural Framing Demolition Architectural Elements Demolition Plumbing Demolition Mechanical HVAC Demolition Electrical Power Demolition Electrical Lighting Civil Engineer Consultant Civil Site Plan Grading and Drainage Plan Civil Details Civil Utility Plan In-House or Consultant Irrigation Notes and Symbols Irrigation Plan Irrigation Details Planting Notes and Symbols Planting Plan Planting Details Schedules Structural Engineer General Notes, Schedules, Details Footing & Foundation Plan LEVEL 2 -Structural Framing Plan ROOF -Structural Framing Plan Special Structural Elevation, Frames, etc Structural Details MHTN Architects, Inc. Site Hardscape Plan: Walks, Curbs Parking, etc. Exterior Walls, Stairs, Area Separation; Occupancy; Code Definition Plan; Exiting Plan; Key Plan LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2 Floor Plans & Roof Plan LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2 Reflected Ceiling Plans Building Exterior Elevations Building Sections Wall Sections Stairs, Elevators; Toilet Rooms Interior Rooms and Spaces (plans, elevations) Casework (plans, elevations, sections) Building Envelope, Exterior Walls, Roof Interior columns, Partitions, etc. Doors, Frames and Window Details Vertical Circulation, Stairs, Elevators Ceiling Details Toilet Rooms, Casework, Miscellaneous Wall Types Door Schedule, Door Types, Frame Types Windows Types LEVEL1, LEVEL 2 Finish Plans Finish Schedules Included in Set for Information Only Defined by project requirements 3D Representations Sheet Type Site General Plans Plans Elevations Sections Large Scale Views Details

match AS101

match AS101

match AE101 match AE102 match AE103

AE501 AE510 AE520 AE530 AE540 AE550 AE601

Schedules

AF101, AF102 AF601 AE7xx AE8xx AE9xx

Plans Schedules User Defined User Defined User Defined No Warranty as to Accuracy May be part of GI001 (cover)

DRAFTING GUIDELINES SHEET ORGANIZATION

SHEET NAMING - Continued

INTERIORS IF101 IF102 IF501 IG101 IG102 PLUMBING PE001 PL101 PL102 PL401 PL501 MECHANICAL ME001 MP101 MP102 MP401 MP501 MH101 MH102, MH103 MH401 MH501, MH502 ELECTRICAL EE001 ES101 EP101 EP102 EP601 EL101 EL102 EL601 ET101 ET102 EY101 EY102 LEVEL 1 -Furniture Plan LEVEL 2 -Furniture Plan Interior Furniture Details LEVEL 1 -Interior Graphics & Signage LEVEL 2 -Interior Graphics & Signage Mechanical Engineer General Notes, Legends, Schedules LEVEL 1 -Plumbing Plan LEVEL 2 -Plumbing Plans Large Scale Plans, Sections, Etc. Plumbing Details Mechanical Engineer General Notes, Legends, Schedules LEVEL 1 -Mechanical Piping Plan LEVEL 2 -Mechanical Piping Plan Large Scale Plans and Sections Mechanical Piping Details LEVEL 1 -Mechanical HVAC Plan LEVEL 2 -Mechanical HVAC Plans Large Scale Plans and Sections Mechanical HVAC Details Electrical Engineer General Notes, Legends, Schedules Electrical Site Plans LEVEL 1 -Power Plan LEVEL 2 -Power Plans Single Line Riser Diagrams, Schedules, etc. LEVEL 1 -Lighting Plan LEVEL 2 -Lighting Plans Lighting Fixture Schedule LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 -Telecommunication Plan -Telecommunication Plan -Alarm, Security Plan -Alarm, Security Plan match AE101 match AE102 match AE101 match AE102 match AE101 match AE102 match AE101 match AE101 Use only for Furniture and other movable items not part of the basic building construction.

match AE101 match AE10

match AE101 match AE102 match AE101 match AE102

DRAFTING GUIDELINES SHEET LAYOUT

SHEET SIZE
Sheet size is generally determined by the size of the project floor plan or by possible plan segments. If it cannot fit on one sheet, the floor plan should be divided into convenient segments with match lines. Standard sheet sizes: 24 x 36 30 x 42 (D Size) (E Size)
If the plan is divided into segments, these segments should remain consistent between all disciplines.

If requested by the owner, the following sheet size may be used: 36 x 48 (F Size) For Supplemental or Addendum Drawings use: 8 x 11 (A Size)
1 2 3 4 5

Use standard MHTN drawing templates which will establish the margins, the Drawing Block Area and Title Block Area and the drawing module layout.

DRAFTING GUIDELINES SHEET LAYOUT

SHEET LAYOUT
The sheet layout divides the sheet into two areas: Title Block Area Drawing Area The Drawing Area Is divided into drawing blocks. Block size: 5 3/4 h x 6 7/8 w These blocks are arranged in columns and rows. Columns are identified: Left to Right: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Rows are identified: Bottom to Top: A, B, C, D
1 2 3 4 5

Use standard MHTN drawing templates which establishes the margins and title block information areas and where applicable, the drawing module area.

MHTN info D

The Title Block Area Contains PROJECT INFORMATION The same for each sheet: MHTM logo Engineers logo Project Title

Project Title

Project Issue Revision

SHEET INFORMATION Modify for each sheet: Management Block

Project Number Issue date Revision Date

Name Number

Sheet Name Sheet Number

Within the Drawing Area there may be a block, or area, dedicated to sheet notes This Note Block Area should be located in the right-most column of the drawing area. An alternate location is along the bottom-most row.
1 2 3 4 5

General Sheet Notes D

Not all sheets will have a note block

Sheet Keynotes

Sheet Graphic Legend B

( General Sheet Notes ) A

( Sheet Key Notes )

(Sheet Graphic Legend )

Sheet Key Plan

The Key Plan, when used, should always be in the lowest-right module

DRAFTING GUIDELINES DRAFTING CONVENTIONS

SCALE
The scale chosen for a drawing or view should be the smallest scale possible that will still allow the drawing to display the required information clearly, without congestion or ambiguity. All drawings or views should indicate the numeric scale at which the view is presented. Do not use the word: SCALE For isometrics, diagrams, etc. Not to Scale or NTS
All drawings should indicate the numeric scale. At the Owners request, or if the drawing is to be reduced, all Plan Drawings should contain a graphic scale. It is preferred to keep the same scale for all drawings on a single sheet. Bold type indicates preferred scale.

Engineering
1 = 40 1 = 30 1 = 20

Architectural
1/32 1/16 = 1-0 = 1-0

Typical Uses
Site Plans

1/16 1/8 1/16 1/8 1/16 1/8 1/2 3/4

= 1-0 = 1-0 = 1-0 = 1-0 = 1-0 = 1-0 = 1-0 = 1-0

Floor Plans,

Avoid: 3/16 = 1-0

Exterior Elevations

Building Sections

Wall Sections

1/4 1 1 1/2 3

= 1-0 = 1-0 = 1-0 = 1-0

Large Scale Views General Details Door and Window Frame Details

Avoid: 3/8 = 1-0 Try to draw all details on any one sheet at the same scale.

DIMENSIONS
Dimensions must be adequate and accurate. Show a single dimension only once in it proper location. Avoid the tendency to over dimension. Generally, dimensions should be located outside the plan or view. Dimensions should proceed from general to specific, from outside in toward the plan. When dimensions are shown on the interior of a plan or view, the dimensions should be arranged in continuous strings. Arrange interior dimensions as to not conflict with other plan information. Tie dimensions to a fixed point, such as a grid, wall line, etc. Plan Dimensions: Dimension to the face of finish of wall. Vertical Dimensions: Tie to finish floor elevations.
The terminator between a dimension line and the extension lines is the form of a short, slanted line. Slashes on a dimension line should always be parallel to each other. On all drawings, dimension fractions should not be less than 1/8

DRAFTING GUIDELINES DRAFTING CONVENTIONS

COORDINATE SYSTEM
Horizontal: To locate the building horizontally, fixed points in the building outline are dimensioned to the property lines. Vertical: Set Architectural LEVEL 1 elevation datum to Civil (survey) datum bench mark. (As referenced on site plan) Example: EL 4844.05 (Civil) = EL 100-0 (Architectural)

TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TERMS ABBREVIATIONS

1-2 3-5

TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TERMS
Non-Preferred Terms
acoustic calking acoustical plaster alternative apply as-built asphalt roofing backing rope balestrades bar joists batt insulation blackboard block calking casing bead ceiling panel ceiling tile centigrade computer floor concrete block cork tackboard corkboard corrugated deck crushed stone dirt domelite drywall electro-pneumatic elevator cab feminine napkin disposal feminine napkin vendor fiber insulation fiberboard foam backer foil faced drywall foil faced gypsum wallboard formica furnished by owner fuse box gauge glue gravel graylite ground fault interrupter gyplath gypsum panel gypsum wallboard

TERMS

Preferred Terms
acoustic sealant acoustical finish alternate install record drawings built-up roofing joint backer railing steel joists blanket insulation chalkboard concrete masonry unit sealant metal trim acoustical panel acoustical tile Celsius access flooring concrete masonry unit tackboard tackboard steel roof deck porous fill earth plastic skylight gypsum board pneumatic electric elevator car sanitary napkin disposal sanitary napkin vendor rigid insulation rigid insulation backer rod foil faced gypsum board foil faced gypsum board plastic laminate OF/CI or OF/OI panelboard gage adhesive porous fill gray sheet glass ground fault circuit interrupter gypsum lath or metal lath gypsum board gypsum board

TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TERMS CONTINUED
Non-Preferred Terms
herculite hot water heater janitor sink pre-trimmed precut prime coat primer reinforcement reinforcing bar remodel rocklath rusting steel safety nosing sand scuttle sheeting sink skydome skylite slop sink stucco tar thermopane toilet (plumbing fixture) tower water return tower water supply twindow vapor barrier vinyl tile visqueen wall board Warnock Hershey International water cooling tower wire glass

TERMS

Preferred Terms
tempered glass water heater service sink factory fit factory fit shop coat shop coat reinforcing reinforcing alter or refinish gypsum lath or metal lath weathering steel abrasive nosing porous fill roof hatch sheathing lavatory skylight skylight service sink cement plaster pitch insulating glass water closet condenser water condenser water insulating glass vapor retarder resilient tile vapor retarder gypsum board Intertek Testing Services cooling tower wired glass

TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TERM
AIR CONDITION ALTERNATE APPROXIMATE ABOVE FINISH FLOOR ARCHITECT BEARING BOARD BOTTOM BUILDING CEILING CENTER LINE CLEANOUT CONCRETE CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT CONFERENCE CONSTRUCTION CONTINUE CONTRACTOR CONTROL JOINT COORDINATE CORRIDOR CAST IN PLACE COUNTER SUNK DEMOLITION DIAGNOL DIAMETER DIMENSION DOWN DOWNSPOUT DRAWING ELECTRIC ELECTRIC WATER COOLER ELEVATION ELEVATOR EQUAL EQUIPMENT EXISTING EXPANSION EXPANSION JOINT EXTERIOR EXTERIOR INSULATION & FINISH SYSTEM

ABBREVIATIONS

ABBREVIATION
A/C ALT APPROX AFF ARCH BRG BD BOT BLDG CLG CL CO CONC CMU CONF CONSTR CONT CONTR CJ COORD CORR CIP CSK DEMO DIAG DIA DIM DN DS DWG ELEC EWC EL ELEV EQ EQUIP EXIST EXP EJ EXT EIFS

TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS CONTINUED

TERM
FEET FINISH FINISH FLOOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER FLOOR FLOOR DRAIN FOOTING FOUNDATION FRAME GAGE GALVANIZE GALVANIZED IRON GENERAL CONTRACTOR GLUED LAMINATED WOOD GYPSUM BOARD

ABBREVIATIONS

ABBREVIATION
FT FIN FIN FLR FE FLR FD FTG FDTN FR GA GALV GI GC GLU LAM GYP BD

HANDICAP HC HARDWARE HDW HEATING VENTILATING & AIR CONDITIONINGHVAC HORIZONTAL HORIZ HOLLOW METAL HM INSIDE DIAMETER INTERIOR ISOMETRIC JANITOR KNOCK OUT PANEL KNOCK DOWN LABORATORY LAVATORY MAINTENANCE MANHOLE MANUFACTURER MASONRY OPENING MAXIMUM MECHANICAL MEZZANINE MINIMUM MISCELLANEOUS NOMINAL NOT IN CONTRACT NUMBER NOT TO SCALE ID INT ISO JAN KOP KD LAB LAV MAINT MH MFR MO MAX MECH MEZZ MIN MISC NOM NIC NO NTS

TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS CONTINUED

TERM
ON CENTER OPPOSITE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OVERALL OVERHEAD DOOR PAIR PERPENDICULAR PLASTIC LAMINATE PLATE GLASS PLUMBING PREFABRICATE PROPERTY LINE REFRIGERATION REINFORCE REQUIRED ROOF DRAIN SCHEDULE SIMILAR SPECIFICATION SQUARE STANDARD SUSPENDED CEILING STRUCTURAL THICKNESS TONGUE AND GROOVE TOP OF TOP OF BEAM TOP OF SLAB TOP OF WALL TRANSFORMER TYPICAL UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE VENT THROUGH ROOF VERTICAL VESTIBULE VINYL COMPOSITION TILE WATER CLOSET WATER HEATER WELDED WIRE FABRIC WITH

ABBREVIATIONS

ABBREVIATION
OC OPP OD OA OH DR PR PERP PLAM PL GL PLBG PREFAB PL REFR REINF REQD RD SCHED SIM SPEC SQ STD SUSP CLG STRUCT THK T&G TO TOB TOS TOW XFMR TYP UL UNO VTR VERT VEST VCT WC WH WWF W/