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| Why are As-Built Drawings important? |
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Definition
As-Built drawings are important for two reasons:
The as-built drawings form a record from for the design of future changes or additions to the space.
The as-built drawings can also be valuable to the operations and management team. These drawings show the location of critical control system sensors, and shut-off valve locations. |
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| What are the 3 systems used to create a standard drawing sheet size? |
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Definition
Architectural
ANSI
ISO (metric) |
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Term
| What some examples of information a title block should contain? |
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Definition
Sheet number
Sheet name
Contact information for designers, consultants and owners
Project title
Project number
Professional stamps
Scale
North arrow
Notes
Key plan
Space for drawn/reviewed by
Revision date |
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Term
After the cover sheet or title/index sheet, the General Notes pertain to the entire project as a whole.
What are some examples? |
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Definition
General summary / description of the work
How pricing and payment will be managed
How alternates are to be handled
Contract modification procedures
Sample / shop drawing submittal procedures
Final cleaning and jobsite protection |
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Term
| When making a drawing sheet what are the standard boarder sizes? |
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Definition
| Borderlines— typically 1/2″ or 3/4″ wide on the top, right, and bottom edges. The left edge needs 1-1/2″ for binding. |
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Term
| What does a demolition plan show? |
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Definition
| Illustrates which existing construction components will be removed and which will remain. |
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| Floor plans can include what elements? |
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Definition
new partitions
stairs
built-in components
fixtures
floor material
room names
symbolic reference to any elevations / sections /detail views
special notes or equipment |
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| An egress plan for every floor must be part of the construction documents. Egress plan drawings need to show all portions of the means of egress, including: |
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Definition
occupant load of each space
number of exits required and provided
exit width required and provided
travel distances
lengths of common paths of egress travel |
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| A reflected ceiling plan shows any walls that touch the ceiling or extend through it. It also illustrates the layout of: |
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Definition
ceiling materials
sprinkler heads
smoke detectors
air diffusers/vents
access panels
speakers
light fixtures, including emergency lights
light switching (depending on project- sometimes on electrical drawing)
reference key(s)
key dimensions are indicated, as well as changes in ceiling heights |
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| What are 5 examples of schedules that could be included in the construction documents: |
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Definition
Door schedules
Finish schedules
Hardware schedules
Millwork schedules
Kitchen equipment schedules |
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Definition
| are a type of prescriptive spec that state a proprietary product. |
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| Proprietary specifications |
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Definition
| This type of prescriptive specification calls out a specific manufacturer's product by name or model number. These are the most restrictive specification type. |
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