Drawings
Abbreviations
Parts of a Blueprint
Plans
Lines
100
Architectural or working drawings used to represent a structure or system.
Construction Drawings
100
A qualified, licensed person who creates and designs drawings for a construction project.
Architect
100
Measurements such as length, width, and height shown on a drawing.
Dimensions
100
A set of engineered drawings used to support the architectural design.
Structural Plans
100
A dashed line showing an object obstructed from view by another object.
Hidden Line
200

Enlarged view of part of a drawing used to show an area more clearly.

Detail Drawings

200
What does CAD stand for, and what does it mean?
Computer Aided Drafting - Using a computer to make a set of construction drawings.
200

A description of the symbols and abbreviations used in a set of drawings.

Legend

200
Drawings that show the location of the building on site from an aerial view, including contours, trees, construction features and dimensions.
Civil Plans
200
Solid or dashed lines showing the elevation of the earth on a civil drawing.
Contour Lines
300

Side view of a building or object, showing height and width.

Elevation Drawing

300

What does HVAC stand for?

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

300
A drawing that represents a material or component on a plan.
Symbol
300
Engineered drawings that show the layout for the plumbing system.
Plumbing Plans
300

A line on a drawing indicating length.

Dimension Line

400
A type of three-dimensional drawing of an object.
Isometric Drawing
400
What does NTS stand for, and what does it mean?
Not To Scale - Drawings that show relative positions and sizes.
400
Height above sea level, or other defined surface, usually expressed in feet.
Elevation
400
Engineered drawings that show all electrical supply and distribution.
Electrical Plans
400
A one-line drawing showing the flow path for electrical circuitry.
Schematic
500
A cross-sectional view of a specific location, showing the inside of an object or building.
Section Drawing
500

What does RFI stand for, and when is it used?

Request For Information - A builder may submit this form to the architect when the plans are unclear of what material, size, etc... is needed.

500
Precise written presentation of the details of a plan.
Specifications
500
A drawing that provides an aerial view of the layout and elevation of the building foundation.
Foundation Plan
500

Part of a drawing sheet that includes some general information about the project.

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