Residential Blueprint Component's ( 110104c)

Question 1

Why is a border included on a blueprint?

Answer 1

So you can be sure that all the original information is shown

Question 2

What are a couple pieces of information that the title block can include?

Answer 2

• Name of project
• Owners name
• Legal description of address of the project
• the date the drawing was completed
• scale
• sheet identification number

Question 3

What are general notes?

Answer 3

These are instructions that apply to the completed blueprint

Question 4

What are local notes?

Answer 4

Local notes apply to specific information on a blueprint. It is a way of providing information that can not be shown any other way.

Question 5

What is a site plan?

Answer 5

A site plan is an orthographic ariel view of the area where the house will be located

Question 6

The sheet identification numer A-6 on the bottom right of a blueprint means?

Answer 6

The sixth page of architectural drawings

Question 7

What height are floor plans in a kitchen drawn at?

Answer 7

4 feet

Question 8

What is the purpose of a schedule?

Answer 8

To communicate detailed information about specific projects

Question 9

Information on the furnace location is found on what print?

Answer 9

The foundation plan

Question 10

If there is a discrepancy between the blue print and what is on the specifications which one should be followed?

Answer 10

The specifications

Question 11

When are mechanical plans used?

Answer 11

They are used on larger projects because the architectural plans would become too cluttered if the mechanical plan was included

Question 12

What do mechanical plans show?

Answer 12

The layout of plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning