Print Sections
Types of prints
Lines
Symbols
Terminology
100

What does the letter "S" stand for on the blueprints in reference to sections?

Structural

100

Which section do drywall lathers gather most of their information?

The architectural section. Section "A"

100

Which line is used when there is not enough room in an area to put a dimension, note or label.

Leader Line

100

 A symbol used to reference finished height?

Elevation Symbol

100

One who has completed a course of study in building and design and is licensed

Architect

200

In what section would you locate information regarding the light plan?

Section "E" 

200

Which section covers heating and air conditioning?

Section "M", mechanical

200

Which line are used to show only a portion of the drawing to save space on the drawing?

Break Line

200

Which symbols will identify a particular partition?

Partition Call-Out

200

A type of copying method used for architectural drawings

Blueprints

300

Floor plan, reflected ceiling plan and elevations can be found in what section?

"A", Architectural

300

Which view gives you the drawing as if you were looking directly at the object?

Elevation View 

300

What line is used to indicate the center of an object?

Center Line

300

A symbol that indicates a change in the drawings from the original drawings?

Revision Cloud

300

Community ordinances governing the manner in which a building may be constructed or modified

Building Codes

400

Where can find the architects name?

The index sheet

400

Which view is referred to as a "cut" view?

Section View

400

Which lines are medium weight and composed of short dashes?

Hidden Lines

400

This symbol will indicate where a detail is to be found in the drawings:

Detail Call Out

400

The horizontal and vertical measurement of a window or door opening before drywall or siding is installed

Rough Opening

500

Where can you find information about columns, concrete and metal stud load bearing structures?

"S", structural

500

Which view is drawn to a larger scale?

Detail view

500

Which lines are drawn perpendicular to dimension lines?

Extension Lines

500

Which symbol indicates the north direction on the blueprints?

North Arrow

500

A narrative list of materials, methods, model numbers, colors, allowances, and other details that supplement the blue prints

Specifications