Ch 14 Construction Drawings Flashcards
Construction drawings are also called ________ ________.
Working Drawings
One of the most important parts of the contract documents, that describes, in detail, the extend of the work and the locations, dimensions, and relationships of the various construction elements. They must show the technically correct way of meeting the functional requirements of design. The drawings form part of the contract and are LEGAL DOCUMENTS.
Construction Drawings
________ _________ represent the interior designer’s final decisions concerning design, building methods, and construction technology.
Construction Drawings
In addition to being accurate, construction drawings must coordinate with the . . .
Specifications and Consultant’s Drawings
What is the usual sequence for a set of construction drawings produced and coordinated by the the interior designer?
(1) Title and Index Sheet (2)Floor Plans (3) RCP (4) Elevations (5) Details (6) Mechanical Drawings (7) Electrical Drawings (8) Fire-Protection Drawings. ** If structural drawings are needed, they are placed AFTER the interior design drawings and BEFORE the mechanical drawings.
What dictates the general standardized sequence of construction drawings?
The normal sequence of construction and through many years of use.
On smaller projects, title and index sheet information is placed where on the construction drawings?
Usually on the first sheet of the set, which is usually the floor plan.
What are the common types of floor plans used on midsize to large projects?
Demolition Plans, Construction Floor Plans, Finish Plans, Telephone and Power Plans, and Furniture Plans.
What does the number of details in a set of construction drawings depend on?
The size and complexity of the project and whether the job is being bid or negotiated. If it is a competitive bid, the details must be very complete and fully describe the extent of the work so the client will get a valid cost quote. On smaller, negotiated contract jobs where the majority of details are somewhat standard, there may be fewer details because some final decisions may be made during construction.
On most residential projects, light fixtures and switch locations may be shown schematically by the interior designer but . . .
it is the electrical contractor’s responsibility to show the correct gauge of wire and to circuit the system properly and according to local building codes.
When are electrical drawings prepared by an electrical engineering consultant?
If a project includes new or revised power and lighting circuiting and specialty wiring such as fire alarms, communications systems, security systems, and the like.
Drawings should show the general configuration, size, shape and location of the components of construction with general notes to explain materials, construction requirements, dimensions, and other graphic material. Specifications will including . . .
Detailed requirements for material quality, workmanship, and other items.
Also called floor plans or partition plans, are the most common type of floor plan and are required for EVERY PROJECT no matter the size or complexity. They are views seen as though a building were cut HORIZONTALLY ABOUT 4’-0” ABOVE THE FLOOR with the top section removed. It shows the building configuration, including all walls, dimensions, existing construction to remain, references to elevations and details drawn elsewhere, room names/numbers, floor material indications, millwork, plumbing fixures, built-in fixtures, stairs, special equipment, and notes as required to explain items on the plan. They are usually drawn at 1/8” scale, or 1/4”. If large-scale plans are required for very complex areas, they are typically drawn at 1/2” scale. IF THERE ARE OTHER PLANS IN THE SET OF DRAWINGS, THEY SHOULD BE DRAWN AT THE SAME SCALE AS THE PRIMARY CONSTRUCTION PLAN.
Construction Plans
Show which existing construction is to be removed. If the extent of demo work is MINOR, the portions of the building to be removed can be shown with dashed lines on the construction plan. A contractor needs some type of demo plan before partitions on a remodeling project can be removed.
Demolition Plans
The interior design may draw these plans for large or complex projects. They show the locations of electrical outlets, telephone outlets, and other signal systems like the locations of computer terminals and intercommunication systems. A separate plan is usually required for large projects because there is not enough room on the construction plan to show the outlets and include dimension lines to precisely locate each one. THE INTERIOR DESIGNER’S PLAN ONLY SHOWS THE OUTLET LOCATIONS. The electrical circuiting, conduit size, and other technical information are included on the plans prepared by the electrical engineer. IF THE INTERIOR DESIGNER DOES NOT PRODUCE A POWER PLAN, THEN THE POWER PLAN DRAWN BY THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SHOWS THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, TELEPHONE OUTLETS, SECURITY SYSTEMS, AND FIRE ALARM DEVICES.
Power Plan or Telephone Plan
Developed by interior designer, and lists, in tabular format, each room and the types and specifics of finishes for the floors, walls, base and ceilings.
Finish Schedule
When should a separate finish plan be used?
When there are several finish types on each wall and other complex finish configurations, a separate finish plan can be used. SPECIFICATION ITEMS, SUCH AS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, ARE NOT INCLUDED ON THE PLAN, BUT ARE IN THE SPECIFICATIONS.
Plan that shows the location of each piece of furniture on a floor plan with corresponding code numbers that identify each piece. The plans are used to itemize the furniture for pricing and ordering as well as to show the installers where to put each piece during move-in. IT IS SOMETIMES DOUBLED UP WITH THE POWER AND TELEPHONE PLAN BECAUSE THE EXACT LOCATIONS OF OUTLETS CAN BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE LOCATIONS OUT OUTLETS CAN BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE LOCATIONS AND ORIENTATIONS OF FURNITURE. For example, telephone and electrical outlets are best placed TO THE SIDE OF A DESK.
Furniture Plan
A view of a building as seen from directly above, showing the roof of the building as well as the surrounding yards, walks, driveways, and other features within the property line. It also usually shows streets and property immediately adjacent to the site
Site Plan.
THE DESIGNER DOES NOT DRAW THE SITE PLAN, but the NCIDQ may ask you to identify the characteristics of a site plan.
Plan that shows a view of the ceiling as though it were reflected onto a mirror on the floor.
Reflected Ceiling Plan
The RCP should be at the same scale as the construction plan. They show PARTITIONS THAT EXTEND TO THE CEILING and those that EXTEND THROUGH THE CEILING. They also show ceiling materials, building grid lines, notes calling out ceiling heights, locations of all lights (including exit lights), sprinkler heads, air diffusers and vents, access panels, speakers, and any other item that touches the ceiling. DIMENSIONS are included where necessary to precisely locate elemants that cannot be reasonably inferred by their relationship to something else. ALTHOUGH LIGHTS AND AIR DIFFUSERS WILL ALSO BE INDICATED ON THE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT’S DRAWINGS, EVERYTHING SHOULD BE SHOWN ON THE INTERIOR DESIGNER’S RCP. This is so the designer can have a full understanding of what the final ceiling will look like. The RCP will also have section cut reference marks and other notations referring to details drawn elsewhere in the set.
A drawing showing a vertical surface from a point of view PERPENDICULAR to the surface. All portions of the drawings are done at the same scale. They are drawn for interior design projects to indicate the configuration and finish of wall surfaces. They are also used to show the vertical dimensions and design of millwork and other freestanding construction. They are useful for showing the configuration of a surface, vertical dimensions, openings a walls, built-in items, materials and finishes on a wall, and the locations of switches, thermostats, and other wall-mounted equipment
Elevation
Elevations can also include horizontal dimensioning that would not fit on a floor plan. They are also used to indicate references to other sections and details with the use of section cut lines. Common scales are 1/4” for simple wall planes and 3/8” or 1/2” for more complex surfaces.
Drawing showing what a part of the construction would look like if there was a cut straight through it. It shows a view that does not really exist but one that is very useful to showing the relationship between materials. It can be horizontal, as with plans, or vertical, to show partition construction
Section
Either way, the section cut is PERPENDICULAR to the plane of construction that will be exposed in the detail.
Technically, an elevation is a type of ______ ____.
Section Cut Generally, only the outline of the section is shown because the actual construction of the floor, walls and ceiling is not the important element of an elevation drawing.)
The manner in which an assembly of several parts is organized and connected is commonly referred to as a ________. The construction drawing showing such as a part is known as a ______ __________.
Detail; Detail Drawing
In addition to showing the materials cut by a section, a detail will also show . . .
what is beyond the section cut. In effect, the section is a small elevation of the portion of construction near the object through which the section is cut.
Details are commonly drawn at what scales?
1”, 1-1/2”, or 3” For very small and complex construction elements, half-size or even full-size drawings can be produced.
