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Abbreviation
100
A type of ruler that in shape of a T with the top of the T designed to hook fast to a drawing board and the handle of the T used to make straight horizontal lines
What is T-square
100
Flexible, retractable, portable ribbon for measuring actual dimensions of rooms, fixtures, materials, and other building components.
What is Tape measure
100
Box in the corner of the plans, like a map key, that gives information such as the type of plan, the property’s address, the page number, date, and other specifications.
What is Title box
100
The boundaries of the property as shown on the plot plan.
What is Property lines
100
FL LN
What is floor line
200
Ruled paper that is printed with precisely spaced vertical and horizontal lines. These lines are used in making scale drawings, such as sketching a floor plan.
What is Graph paper
200
A thin, translucent tracing paper that is used in drawing floor plans and used in making sharp copies.
What is Drawing paper
200
Like a map of the property, shows the property lines, the building outlines, the orientation and dimensions of the boundaries.
What is Plot plan
200
The length, width, height or other measurement of a building, a part of a building, or a property.
What is Dimensions
200
GRD
What is ground
300
Special tape used to secure drafting paper to the drafting board. Will not tear the thin drafting paper.
What is Drafting tape
300
A type of ruler in the shape of triangle. To make vertical lines, hold one side tightly to the T-square.
What is 30º / 60º Triangle
300
Details the specifications for building the walls including where to place studs and other framing members, the size of the studs, and the openings.
What is Wall framing plan
300
Shows the building from one side, showing roof line, the windows and doors, and the wall finish, or a specific interior location such as kitchen.
What is Elevations plan
400
Ruler that allows converting actual dimensions to blueprint scale or the reverse.
What is Architect’s scale
400
A raised board used in drafting floor plans and blueprints.
What is Drawing board
400
Shows where and how to build the foundation, such as a slab or pier foundation. Includes details on footings, piers, and thickness of slab.
What is Slab foundation plan
400
Shows where to install heating, venting, and air conditioning system components including furnace, compressor, vents, and duct work.
What is HVAC plan
400
over hang
What is over hang
500
The blueprints or plans that builders use to estimate and construct a house. A complete set may include a site plan, floor plan, elevations, foundation and roof framing plans, plans for systems such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, and schedules.
What is House print set
500
The template is a plastic ruler with cut-out shapes that can be traced to produce the features needed on the prints, such as doors.
What is House plan template
500
These are lists that provide details on fixtures, appliances, paint and flooring, and other specifications.
What is Schedules
500
The layout or plan of the building, as if looking straight down with the roof removed. Similar to a map. The floor plan includes the walls, doors and windows, plumbing fixtures, built-in cabinets and other features that are part of constructing the building.
What is Floor plan
500
O.C.
What is on center