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AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Revision 1.1
December 2016
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This Document, which is one of a numbered set, is the property of
the Airport Authority. The information it contains is strictly
confidential to the Authority and must not be copied or reproduced
or disclosed to any third party without the specific written
permission of the Chief Executive Officer. Any breach of
confidence may well result in disciplinary and/or legal proceedings
and, in appropriate cases, a report to the ICAC. Upon request of
the Authority this Document must be immediately returned to the
Authority.
Revision 1.1
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This specification identifies the CADD and drawing submission requirements which govern
design and construction of the Hong Kong International Airport. This document is to serve as
a guideline specification and drawing standards for production of drawings in AutoCAD format
for projects adopting BIM processes or other design or work contract as specified by the
Authority.
Sections 2 to 8 outline the requirements for layer structure, identifiers and abbreviations.
Related information on drawing numbering system, CADD file settings and use of abbreviations
can be found in Appendices A to P.
All CADD files submitted shall match the accompanying hard copy drawings. Each party
shall deliver the CADD data in the exact format specified by the Authority. The Authority also
established "levels of acceptability" in comparing the hard copy with the CADD files. Adherence
to the standards and requirements in this specification is mandatory. Any and all exceptions to
these standards must be approved in writing by the Authority prior to incorporation into the
drawings.
3.1 Hardware
The principal CADD system of the Authority consists of the IBM or compatible PCs operating
under Windows 7.
3.2 Software
The principal CADD software packages employed by the Authority are shown below:
The Consultants/Contractors shall submit hard copies of their drawings and all related CADD
files, Xrefs and fonts.
4.1 File
All data submitted to the Authority must be directly loadable to the Authority's CADD system
as specified in section 3.2. CADD files shall be submitted in AutoCAD DWG file format and
PDF (no less than 300 dpi). AutoCAD plot Style file format, Plotter configuration (PC3) files …etc.
used for generating the hard copies shall also be submitted. The submission must include a
complete set of "drawing files" from which it is possible to re-plot the submitted drawings.
4.2 Media
All submission in electronic or digital form shall conform to the following media and formats
which are supported by the Authority’s in-house CADD system:
The Consultants/Contractors shall provide a type written label attached to each and every
item of optical media submitted. The label shall contain the following information:
Submittal Description (in accordance with contract documents i.e. “Preliminary Design)
A hard copy listing on A4 paper shall be provided with each submission. This list shall contain
the names of all drawing files, model files and other associated files included in optical media.
The list shall also indicate the use of layer structure and discipline type e.g. A.5 Drainage C4
( refer to Appendix A Table A4 for details ). This description may only appear once when it
refers to a set of file names.
The Consultant/Contractor shall submit both the hard and electronic copy of the drawing list.
The hard copy drawing list shall be on A4 paper with format as shown in 4.5.1
The electronic drawing list shall be in Microsoft Excel, and pdf format file.
• Drawing Number
• Revision
• Title
• Scale
• File Name
• Status
• Size of Drawing
• Scan file image filename
• Asset System code
• Asset Location code
Details of the drawing list should refer to the Excel template file issued together.
All CADD files shall conform to the Authority's layer structure as described in Appendix A. Each
discipline has its own layer structure. The structures describe layer, colour, line weight and line
type assignment with respect to the nature of the graphic elements.
Additional Layers and line weights that are not listed on the layer structure, but are
necessary for drawing production (i.e., plan background on HVAC drawings), shall be
selected appropriately to communicate the information on the drawing without conflicting or
interfering with the layer structure. Consultants/Contractors shall coordinate with the Authority
if required.
Additions and Exceptions to the layer structure must be approved in writing by the Authority
before incorporating into CADD files.
Color and line weight shall be set to “BYLAYER”, for purposes of clarity. Utilizing line weights is
an effective means of communicating important information about the facility and the design
Project.
The only permissible line weight are listed as below. The plotted line width may be achieved
with the use of plot styles setting as described in Appendix H. Use of additional line weight shall
seek for the Authority’s approval. Refer to Appendix E for actual appearance.
0.13
0.25
0.35
0.50
0.80
1.0
2.0
The only permissible line type Codes are 0 to 7. Refer to Appendix E for actual appearance.
Broken lines must be one continuous line string and not multiple line segments. In order to
produce plots which match the requirement of line types, the type may be redefined in the
plotter configuration file. Since this file defines styles in "plotter resolution units" which varies
with each model of plotter, dash/gap sizes as specified in Appendix E shall be used and
converted into the appropriate number of resolution units for the model of plotter to be used.
The text font shall be Ar i a l Font in AutoCAD standard font library. Sample of the font is
shown in Appendix F. Plotted text heights are defined below:
Height Item
All CADD files shall be produced using metric units and the Hong Kong Grid Coordinate System.
Drawings shall be scaled at time of plotting and not during drafting. The standardised use of
the Hong Kong Grid Coordinate System is necessary for interfacing CADD data from the
various contracts and also for facility management and digital terrain modeling systems. All
drawing element in Model View shall be drawn in true coordinates.
The accuracy for all CADD files shall be set to 0.1 mm. As the Authority will be taking coordinate
readouts directly from CADD files, the files shall be so accurate as to meet the parameters
outlined in their corresponding design specifications.
Graphic elements within CADD files shall reflect true design dimensions.
5.7 Colour
Default AutoCAD colour Index (ACI) table shall be adopted. Colour assignment for different
layers shall conform to Appendix A Table 1 to Table 30. Refer to Appendix H for line weight of
each colour.
All submitted drawings must use the setting in CADD Standard. In particular the drawing units
and true coordinates must be strictly followed. Any exceptions must be approved in writing by
the Authority.
When graphic elements are drawn in a two dimensional plane, an active depth of Z = 0 shall be
used when appropriate. All CADD files must be three dimensional, any exceptions shall be
approved in writing by the Authority.
5.9 View
Upon delivery, all the graphic elements within the drawing frame and title block must be fitted
in a viewport. This can be achieved in AutoCAD by issuing the command “ZOOM” “ALL”
and then saving the design file.
Duplicate elements within CADD files must be avoided. Duplication refers to more than one
identical object sharing the same element symbology and spatial location.
A model or CADD file for a single drawing may include multiple references or drawing files
representing models for different common project data according to disciplines and categories
in forming the drawing record. References of the parent model file in any form; including clip
reference or mask reference must be avoided completely as they will bring in duplicate
elements.
CADD files for drawing records may include direct reference files that do not include duplicate
elements as noted in 5.10. Attachment of reference files that require further interpretation
must be avoided. Reference description should be provided to describe what information is
provided in the attached reference files.
If the attached reference files are not displayed in the CADD files, they must be detached from
the CADD files. There must be no broken references in the CADD files.
With the exception for aerial photography, raster references must be avoided.
- 1x A0 or original size paper copies with contractor’s or consultant’s as-constructed stamp and
representative signature;
- 1x A2 paper copies reproduced from the original signed copy;
- 1x soft copy of CADD drawing files in AutoCAD format that complies with requirements
specified in the Airport Authority AutoCAD Standard Specification;
- 1x soft copy of scan images for the signed as-constructed drawings in PDF format. The PDF
files should be named similar to the corresponding CADD drawing files, followed by the revision
and with the ‘pdf’ file extension. For black & white drawings, the signed hard copies should be
scanned at 300 dpi resolution. For colored drawings, the signed hard copies should be scanned
at 300 dpi resolution with 8 bits color setting.
- 1x soft copy of the drawing list in EXCEL file format as noted in Section 4.5.1
6.2 Prints
All drawings must be plotted on a media which is capable of producing high quality prints to the
satisfaction of the Authority.
CADD presents the designer with the opportunity to make a drawing "intelligent." Intelligence
in this context means that an electronic drawing can carry true real-world coordinates and
additional non-graphic information that is usually not plotted on the drawing, but that can be
accessed through the CADD system. However, to exploit this capability, an identification
scheme is necessary for all relevant components. By agreement with the Authority, the
Consultants/Contractors may be required to incorporate identifiers into the CADD drawings. The
following sections will describe how various components, products, systems and utilities are
identified.
The Facility Identification Number (FIN) is a number used in the Facility Management (FM)
system to identify each and every facility. A facility can be a product, system, equipment, finish,
style etc. The Consultants/Contractors shall assign a FIN to each facility under their Contract to
meet the Authority's requirements.
FIN is classified into two families, unique and categorical. Unique FIN is assigned to only one
individual facility and Categorical FIN is assigned to a group of identical facilities within a
Contract. The Consultants/Contractors shall refer to their Contract Specification to determine
whether to assign unique or categorical FIN to a facility.
7.1.1 Format
FIN is composed of three fields. Hyphen (-) is used as the field delimiter. The format of FIN is
shown below:
CCCC-FFF-SSSS
CCCC is the Contract Number. The Contract Number can be up to four characters long.
FFF is the facility abbreviation code. It represents the type of facility and can be up to three
characters long. The codes are listed in Appendix J, marked with an asterisk. In the event
that a new code is required, the Consultants/Contractors shall propose a code to the
Authority. Upon approval, the new code will be included in the list.
SSSS is a four digit item number. This number is used to differentiate facilities. The
Consultants/Contractors shall assign this number at their discretion. Leading zeros shall be
suppressed.
Identifiers are used throughout the project. They shall be incorporated into the documents
during design in the specifications, on the drawings, and in equipment and/or finish schedules
in project record documents and in Equipment Data Sheets. A description of how identifiers
are incorporated in documents is itemized below.
(1) Specifications
Identifiers for products, equipment, systems, styles or finishes shall be listed in the
technical sections of the document.
CADD files can be supplemented with attribute data of facilities. Graphic symbols
shall carry the identifier as part of the drawing. In most cases, this identifier will not
be plotted. Symbols are a graphical representation of the facility. The identifier
allows the tracking and inventory of all the facilities.
Master schedule formats shall include columns for identifiers. Identifiers as appropriate shall
be included in schedules and coordinated with drawings and specifications.
Equipment Data Sheets are required as part of the Final Contract Documents and of Project
Record Documents submittal. Identifiers as appropriate shall be included in Equipment Data
Sheets.
By agreement with the Authority, the Consultants/Contractors may be required to submit facility
management data. The submission requirements are described in the following sections.
8.1 Graphics
The Consultants/Contractors shall represent facilities by non shared blocks in their submitted CADD
files. Identical facilities shall be placed with the same block definition and thus carry the same graphics
representation and block name. All blocks must have an enter data field. The Consultants/Contractors
shall enter the assigned FIN for the facility, as defined in 7.1, into the enter data field, after placing the
facility block into a CADD file.
The enter data field shall be thirteen characters long. This serves as a link between graphics and
attribute data. It shall be placed on the designated level according to discipline of the associated
facility (refer to Appendix A for details). That is, graphics representation and enter data field will be on
different levels. This scheme allows the FINs to be turned off for plotting and normal viewing.
The following sections 9 to 26 are the format specification for drawing production. Other relevant
information on production guidelines, profiles, title blocks, details and symbols can be found in
Appendices K to N.
10.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this specification is to establish the standard format, content and sequence of all
drawings.
The standard drawing sheet size for all contracts shall be A0, A3 and A4. The use of A1 drawing
sheet requires prior, separate approval by the Authority. (See Appendix M for the sample of A1
drawing sheet).
Addendum or change order sheets shall be A4 size unless otherwise directed by the
Authority.
11.3 Reductions
A2 reduced size prints, i.e. photographically reduced half-size prints from A0 may be used for
bidding, review or field reference purposes with the prior written approval of the Authority.
All dimensions of sheet size are outside edge dimensions for finished print size and include all title
blocks and border space.
A0 size sheet borders shall be 20 mm on top, bottom, right and left side from the sheet edge. A3
and A4 sheets shall have 8 mm border.
The title blocks for A0, A1, A3 and A4 size drawings are listed in Appendix M.
13.1 Date
(1) The initials or name of the designer, draughtsman and checker shall be shown.
(2) All Design Consultant drawings shall be signed by the responsible consultant
personnel.
(3) Final submittal drawings shall be signed by the Consultants Engineering Manager and
Project Manager together with their names in capital letters.
The A3 drawing title block shall include no more than five lines for description.
All drawing sheets in a package shall be consecutively numbered. See paragraph 26.0.
The sheet number for multi-sheet drawings shall be incorporated in the title. For example:
Architectural Detail
Sheet 4 of 10
All drawings produced by CADD shall be identified by a block placed along the lower right hand
border, which contains computer file information. Refer to Appendix M for example.
14.1 General
Drawings shall be orientated so that the chainage progresses from left to print across the sheet.
Any deviation requires prior Authority approval.
Drawing content shall be carefully organized so that the designer's intent can be easily
understood. Related information shall be grouped together in an orderly arrangement.
The Hong Kong grid North Arrow shall preferably be displayed in the upper right hand corner of plan
sheets, directed to the top of the drawing where feasible or otherwise directed to the right.
The key plan and North Arrow can be displayed in the lower right hand corner, as an alternate
arrangement, subject to the approval of the Authority.
15.0 SCALE
Generally, drawing scales shall be appropriate to represent all the material held within the drawing.
15.2 Indications
Scale indications of each drawing or element shall be neatly lettered following or below the title of the
drawing or element. Graphic scales shall be shown on all drawings to be photographically reduced.
Specific scale requirements for each drawing discipline can be consulted from Appendix K.1 through
K.7.
In order to enhance the readability of all drawings, the Authority requires that all symbols shall be
standardized. The standard symbols library is attached in Appendix N. The Consultants/Contractors
shall follow this standard symbol library. In case of required symbol not listed in the library, the
Consultants/Contractors shall submit their preference for the Authority's approval before incorporating
the symbol in their drawings.
Symbols used shall be identified in a symbol key in each set of drawing documents.
16.3 Identifiers
Match lines shall be utilized where a portion of a drawing is continued on another sheet. A Match
Line shall be Line-type 7 (Appendix E) and text height shall be approximately 3.5 mm.
Centered on the length of the Match Line the wording shall appear:
17.1 Consistency
17.2 Height
Text height shall be appropriate for the type of information to be presented and adequate to remain
legible after multiple reproduction. Height of text to accommodate photographically reduced half-
size prints shall be 2.5 mm minimum.
17.3 Style
Uniform height capital letters shall be used for both titles and subtitles. Text height shall be 5 mm
for title and 3.5 mm for subtitle with a pen thickness of 0.5 mm.
17.5 Underlining
All major detail titles (not title block) shall be underlined with a single 0.5 mm line.
For miscellaneous notes and dimensions, upper case letters shall be used. Minimum text height shall
be 2.5 mm.
Notes too long to be located at the detail shall be referred to by number and entered in a column at
the right side of the drawing. Short notes shall be kept in close proximity to the subject detail.
17.7 Orientation
All Text shall be oriented to read from left to right, or from top to bottom .
18.0 NOMENCLATURE
18.1 Terminology
Standard terminology used in all drawings shall be in accordance with the terms established in this
standards manual and in general use throughout the industry. Excessive descriptions on drawings
shall be avoided.
18.3 Consistency
Nomenclature shall be consistent throughout the drawing set, and coordinated with the
General Specification.
19.0 DIMENSIONS
(1) The project coordinate control system, contour designations and elevations shall be
expressed as metres to three decimal places e.g. 10.345 m.
(2) Layout work may also use metres to three decimal places to conform to the coordinate
control system or whole numbers (metres) to measure a large dimension, e.g.,
earthworks, overall building dimension, etc.
In general, dimensions and coordinates should be indicated to the accuracy of one whole mm.
However, greater accuracy may be required for some details.
The appropriate unit of measure shall be defined by a note on the drawing of principal dimensions;
thereafter, only units of measure which differ from those of the principal dimensions shall have
dimensional unit abbreviations. The reduced size drawing shall be stamped with a note: "REDUCED
DRAWINGS - DO NOT SCALE FOR DIMENSION", this phrase shall be positioned just above the
title box near the bottom right hand corner of the drawing border.
To reduce the possibility of error due to changes or revisions, dimensions shall be shown in one
location only on the drawing and referenced on other drawings or details as necessary for clarity.
Dimension from base structural grid or site grid for overall dimension control. Larger scale drawings
have precedence for dimension control and shall be developed with respect to the grid lines.
Basic vertical elevations of piping and equipment shall be dimensioned from floor level or given
common reference point as opposed to dimensions from other structures or piping.
Repetition of dimensions within a single sheet shall be avoided. Dimensions of lines crossing
matchlines shall be repeated on the matching sheet so each will be complete.
Dimensions which are out of scale shall be undermarked "NTS". However, every effort shall be
made to keep drawings to accurate scale.
Dimensions, etc., undefined or for temporary information during the design phase shall be
encircled on the sheet and marked "HOLD".
Details shall be identified by encircling the areas to be clarified and connecting this circle with the detail
symbol. See Appendix N on standard Symbols for sections and details.
The larger scale detail as developed shall include the entire area encircled on the smaller scale
drawing. Detail as shown shall not be encircled.
20.2 Orientation
The orientation of the detail drawing shall be identical to that of the plan, elevation, etc., where
it is identified. Wherever practical, details shall be drawn in the immediate vicinity of their
identification symbols.
Wherever practical, details shall be listed consecutively, 1, 2, 3, etc., from left to right and from
top to bottom on the sheet on which they are drawn.
20.4 Schedules
Master schedule formats established by the Authority and the Design Consultants/Contractors,
are available from the Authority. These formats are standard and shall be used consistently by all
Design Consultants/Contractors. Coordination with the Authority is required for any modification or
addition to the schedule.
Identifiers and marks in schedules shall be on a project-wide basis to consistently and specifically
identify and locate a scheduled item.
Updated Equipment Data Sheets are required as part of the Record Documents submittal by the
Design Consultant or Contractor. These provide project record information regarding the installed
components that can be entered into the Authority's Facility Management files. Equipment Data
Sheets must be included in the final Contract Documents submittal. These sheets shall include all
components specified in the Contract Documents.
The format of this sheet is standard and shall be used by all Design Consultants and
Contractors. A hard copy format is available from the Authority.
The first issue of a drawing for each status code shall use the Revision Letter A. The
description box which is listed in Appendix M will be marked "FIRST ISSUE" or “TENDER ISSUE”
(For Tender Phase only).
Every subsequently revised drawing issued shall bear a new Revision Letter. No two
different issues of the same drawings shall have the same Drawing Revision Letter.
Each revised issue of a drawing shall be identified by a revision letter A, B, C etc. After
revision Z the letters will commence with AA.
All revisions on the body of the plotted drawing shall be clearly identified. Each area in which a revision
occurs shall be ringed with a cloud and marked with an equilateral triangle containing the current
revision letter. Revision Clouds created in CADD files shall consist of arcs.
Drawings which are produced for tender design submission should be labeled Revision A.
Where portions of a drawing shall be voided, the area to be voided shall be outlined and an "X" placed
across the area voided. The word "VOID" shall be placed across the centre of the "X". If an entire
sheet is voided, an "X" shall be placed from corner to corner of the sheet with the word "VOID" at the
centre of the "X". Also, the word "VOID" shall be placed across the title block sheet number, and on
the appropriate sheet on the index of drawings.
21.5 Transmittal
After revisions are completed, the following items shall be delivered to the Authority: (1)
(2) Originals of Revised Drawings (both hard copy and electronic media) (3)
A concise description of each revision shall be entered into the revision column. The revision column
indicates the history and development of the drawing and therefore the description shall be as
informative as is practical, but shall not include the reasons for the revisions.
The date of completion of the revision and the name or initials of the person effecting the
revision shall be stated.
Words such as "generally revised", "minor revisions" or other broad descriptions shall be
avoided.
(1) there is no space to include the new revision within the revision column when all
columns are filled up.
For preliminary Design Drawings, the following might describe the purpose of issue such as "ISSUED
FOR SCOPE STATEMENT", "ISSUED FOR IN-HOUSE REVIEW", "ISSUED BEFORE FINAL
SUBMITTAL".
Tender issue drawings shall be identified by overprinting (A2) or stamping (A0). For first tender
issue, the revision box shall be left blank. The revision letter shall be re-set to A.
22.3 Indications
(1) On Preliminary Design Drawings or Sketches, each revision shall be 'clouded' with the
revision letter in an adjacent triangle.
(2) Each revision shall be dated with day, month and year.
(4) Group Project Architect/Engineer shall enter his initials as the other revision checker.
(5) When applicable, signature shall be hand-initialed at time of issue, and initials shall be
entered in the appropriate area on the CADD file.
Drawing status shall be indicated by a stamp, except for Construction drawings which shall have
no indicated status.
As Constructed drawings from the Contractor shall be stamped, for sign-off by the AP, as per
below’s example;
Signed by:
For and on behalf of:
24.1 General
The Design Drawings shall be organized into contract sets as determined by the Authority. The
drawings listed in Section 23.2(1) are a sample of a complete contract drawing package, although it
may not be appropriate to all disciplines.
(1) Organization
• Title Sheet
• Index of Drawings, General Notes, Symbols & Abbreviations
• Site Plan
• Master Column Grid
• General Notes, Symbols and Abbreviations
• Key Plan
• Quantity Schedules
• Phasing Drawings
• Design Drawings
• Name of Project
• Title of Contract Package
• Code Analysis Summary
• Title and Signature Block.
The general notes drawing shall include all notes, symbols, abbreviations, etc., that are of
general information to the project. Refer to Appendix N for details.
Available site drawings are provided by the Authority for incorporation into final design
drawings by the Design Consultant.
Overall plan is oriented in the same direction as the full scale drawing indicating the extent
of the project and how drawings are organized, as shown in Appendix I. Grid indicators and
coordinate nomenclature on Key Plan shall be as shown in Appendix C.
Quantity schedules shall be included on the drawings indicating contract quantities for all
bid items/pay items. The schedule shall itemize all units included in the Design
Consultant's final cost estimate. The schedule shall itemize pay item (specification item),
section number, unit of measure and estimate of quantity.
(8) Sequence
The alignment control of all runway, taxiway, roadway and facility drawings shall be based on and
referenced to the Hong Kong Grid Coordinate System.
Vertical elevations to be measured in metres above the principle datum Hong Kong.
26.0 SEQUENCE
Drawings shall be bound in a single set whenever feasible and arranged in the following
sequence:
Hydraulic drawings
(11) Other special disciplines, i.e.: Baggage Handling, Signage and Graphics, etc.
For larger projects which require the contract document drawings sets to be bound in several sets,
drawings in a group listed above shall not be split between two sets unless approved by the Authority.
Refer to Appendix K.1 through K.7 for specific drawing organization within each discipline.
26.2 Alternates
Alternate drawings shall be prepared separately to clearly define the extent of work for
bidding as an alternate or separate price basis.
Revisions shall be clearly indicated on the drawings and cross referenced to the revision listing
on the title block of each drawing sheet. Refer to 21.0 and 22.0.
26.4 Standards
These standards shall be used as a guide to the production of drawings and not as contract
documents for construction.
27.1 Purpose
All drawings shall be numbered according to the criteria outlined in this section. The purpose of this
numbering scheme is to avoid duplication and to ensure easy identification of all drawings. It also
assists in electronic tracking of both hard and electronic copies of all drawings used on the project.
This shall also apply to drawings issued by the Authority to Consultants and Contractors.
Refer to Appendix D for the drawing numbering system for Authority contracts adopting BIM
processes.
A.1 OVERVIEW
This appendix describes the use of layer structures for each discipline. Details of the layer structures
are shown in Tables 1 to 30. Each of these tables shows the layer structure for one or more discipline
types. The discipline types to which the tables refer are shown at the top of each table, in the form of a
type code.
The type codes for each discipline type are listed below in Code Lists 1, 2 & 3.
The discipline code to be used in the drawing number is also shown in these code lists.
Code List 1 shows the codes for general civil contracts, excluding Terminal Building and
Airport Ancillary Building contracts.
Code List 2 shows the codes for Terminal Building contracts only.
Code List 3 shows the codes for Airport Ancillary Buildings only.
There is also an index of the tables showing which type codes are associated with each table.
E.g. Code List 1 shows that a Civils contract LANDSCAPE file is type code A2, discipline code A,
and the Index of Tables shows that the layer structure can be found in Table 16.
A.2 CODE LIST 1 (For general civil contracts excluding Terminal Building and Airport Ancillary Buildings)
LANDSCAPE A2 A
RUNWAY, PAVINGS C2 C
STORMWATER DRAINAGE C4 C
IRRIGATION SYSTEM C5 C
SECURITY SYSTEM E3 E
GEOTECHNICAL / GEOLOGICAL G3 G
GEOPHYSICAL G4 G
PROJECT P P
MANAGEMENT
QUANTITY Q Q
SURVEYOR
SUBSTRUCTURE S2 S
SUPERSTRUCTURE S3 S
ARCHITECTURAL A A
AIRPORT SYSTEMS B B
COMMUNICATION/ C C
CONTROLS
ELECTRICAL / CAST-IN E E
CONDUIT
FIRE PROTECTION F F
HYDRAULIC H H
STRUCTURE (AA S K
PRODUCED)
LIFTS, ESCALATORS L L
AND WALKWAYS
MECHANICAL M M
PROJECT P P
MANAGEMENT
QUANTITY SURVEYOR Q Q
ROOF R R
STRUCTURE S S
BUILDERS WORK S W
CLADDING A N
SURVEY S V
COORDINATION S X
ARCHITECTURAL Z A
CIVIL Z C
DRAINAGE Z D
ELECTRICAL Z E
FIRE SERVICES Z F
GEOTECHNICAL Z G
LANDSCAPING Z L
MECHANICAL Z M
PLUMBING Z P
STRUCTURAL Z S
COMBINED / COORDINATED Z V
SERVICES (CSD)
UTILITIES CONNECTIONS Z U
( SITE SERVICES )
5 DRAINAGE C4
8 ARCHITECTURAL A, A1
9 STRUCTURAL R, S
10 MECHANICAL M
11 FIRE SERVICES F
13 HYDRAULICS H
14 AGTS/APM M3
15 SECURITY E3
16 LANDSCAPING A2, C5
17 MASTER PLANNING -
18 OBSTACLE LIMITATION G2
SURFACES
19 COMMUNICATIONS C
21 AIRPORT SERVICES B
22 SUPERSTRUCTURE S3
23 SUBSTRUCTURE S2
26 GEOTECHNICAL G3
27 GEOPHYSICAL G4
FIELD 3: BIM category (CAT) code (3 characters) Refer to Appendix G for details.
Example: A-STRWALL-EWL-EXTERNAL
And for drawing not exported from BIM, layer naming as follow:
Example: C-SOL-ACCESSROAD
MJCLKGLT Major CLK Grid lines : Text 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
MNCLKGLT Minor CLK Grid Lines : Text 3/ 90/ 92/ 94/ 96/ 98 V
SCHEDULE Schedules 7 V
V : VARIES
CTRPOINT Control Points, Soil Boring Holes 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
EASEMENT Easements 7 V
MJECONTR Major Existing Contours & Spot 3/ 90/ 92/ 94/ 96/ 98 V
Elevations
MJEXTXT Major Existing text & Spot 3/ 90/ 92/ 94/ 96/ 98 V
Elevations
EXVEGETA Existing Vegetation 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
BUILDING Buildings and other structures (Foot 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
Print)
V : VARIES
CLROADP1 C/L of Roads & Tunnels (Phase 1) 3/ 90/ 92/ 94/ 96/ 98 V
V : VARIES
POTWLTXT Potable Water Lines : Text 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
FHMATXT Fire Hydrant Main : Text 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
CHWLTXT Chilled Water Lines : Text 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
V : VARIES
FLDCSTXT Flood Control Structures : Text 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
STMMHTXT Storm Drainage Lines/MH : Text 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
V : VARIES
V : VARIES
FH Fuel Hydrant V V
CJTOP Concrete Joint Layout (Opening 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
Phase)
INVERT Inverts & Change Of Grade Points\ 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Contours
AIRCRAFT Aircraft 7 V
V : VARIES
Setting Out
DIM Dimensions 0 V
Text
FINCODE Finishes Codes and Drawing 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
References
Structural Elements
Cladding / Glazing
CURTWALL Curtain Walls and External Glazing 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
(General)
INTGLAZ Internal Glazing and Cladding 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
CURTWDET Curtain Walls and External Glazing 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
(Detail)
Circulation Elements
RAMP Ramps 7 V
General Services
SANIFIX Sanitary Fixtures and Fittings (All 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
Scales)
SANIFIX1 Sanitary Fixtures and Fittings (1:500 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
and above)
FREEFURN Free Standing Furniture and 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Signage
FIXFURN Fixed and Built Furniture (e.g. 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Baggage Handling)
TILEFIN Tiling Finishes & Waterproofing 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
CEILFIN Ceiling Finishes, Door Heads and 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Ceiling Fixed Signage
External Works
General
V : VARIES
Setting Out
CLKGRID Chek Lap Kok Site Grid 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
DIM Dimensions 7 V
STRSTEEL Structural Steelwork (other than 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
roof)
CWALL Concrete Walls 3/ 90/ 92/ 94/ 96/ 98 V
REINBAR Reinforcement Bars and Links 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
Roof
BEARPLT Bearing Plates/ Column Head Node 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
PURLIN Purlins 7 V
Cladding
ELEV Elevations 7 V
General
SHADESYM Shading/Symbols V V
V : VARIES
Text
Background M&E
BEAM Beams 7 V
PLATFORM Platforms 7 V
PLINTH Plinths 7 V
Ductwork
RISER Risers (Duct & Pipe) 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
FORINFO Information not normally shown on 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
final drawing
DUCTFITT Duct Fittings/Fire Dampers etc. 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
HIDUCTEQ Hidden Ducts & Equipment 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
DUCTSETP Duct Setups and Set Downs 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
Pipework
SEAWFLWO Sea Water Flow by others 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
SEAWASTP Sea Water to waste point 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
GRILCEIL Grilles & Diffusers Ceiling Mounted 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Hatching
Interface Points
Schematics
Inter-disciplinary Notes
Title Block
V : VARIES
Text
Background M&E
BEAM Beams 7 V
PLATFORM Platforms 7 V
PLINTH Plinths 7 V
BLCHDETR Below ceiling head and detectors 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
CONHDETR Concealed Head and Detectors 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
RANGPIPE Range Pipe and Aspirating Smoke 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
Detectors
HYDHRPIE Hydrant & Hosereel pipework 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
ERANGPIE Exposed Range Pipe and Aspirating 3/ 90/ 92/ 94/ 96/ 98 V
Smoke Detectors
Pipework
EMDISPIE Exposed Main Distribution Pipe 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
Access Panels
SHORT CODE DESCRIPTION COLOUR LINE TYPE
Hatching
Interface Points
Schematics
Inter-disciplinary Notes
Title Block
Text
Background M&E
BEAM Beams 7 V
PLATFORM Platforms 7 V
PLINTH Plinths 7 V
CEMTLGH Ceiling Mounted Light Outline 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
CEMTLGHD Ceiling Mounted Light Detail 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
TRUNK Trunking/Trenching 7 V
CTYHV Cable Trays - High Voltage 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
CTYLV Cable Trays Low Voltage / Spare 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
CABECOND Cabling & Conduit / Spare 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Hatching
Interface Points
Schematics
SCHEM1 Schematic 1 - Level Lines / Comms 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Conduit
Inter-disciplinary Notes
Title Block
Text
Background M&E
BEAM Beams 7 V
PLATFORM Platforms 7 V
PLINTH Plinths 7 V
Pipework
FORINFO Information not normally shown on 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
final drawing
Access Panels
Hatching
Schematics
Inter-disciplinary Notes
MECHNOTE Mechanical 7 V
ELECNOTE Electrical 7 V
FIRENOTE Fire 7 V
HYDNOTE Hydraulics 7 V
AOMMNOTE Communications 7 V
LIFTNOTE Lifts 7 V
Title Block
V : VARIES
AUTNCTXT Automatic Train Controls : Text 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
VEHFACTY Vehicle Maintenance and Storage 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
Facility
VEHFCTXT Vehicle Maintenance and Storage 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
Facility : Text
V : VARIES
V : VARIES
FOUNTAIN Fountains, Pools, Water Features 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
and Drinking Fountains
FOUNTXT Fountains, Pools, Water Features 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
and Drinking Fountains : Text
ART Art Exterior and Interior 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
ARTXT Art Exterior and Interior : Text 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
V : VARIES
AFASRES Air sea rescue facilities 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
AFCLWAY Limits of the clearway at the end of 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
the runway
AFCLZ 2.0% Approach Surface at the ends 3/ 90/ 92/ 94/ 96/ 98 V
of the runways
AFFIRERD Access Roads for Rescue and 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Firefighting Equipment to get to the
runways and taxiways
AFFUDOLP Fuel dophins for delivery of aviation 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
fuel located at the northeast corner
of airport
AFFUFM Aviation Fuel Farm Facilities 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
AFGSSA Glide Slope Critical Area around the 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
glide slope antenna
AFLEAS Approximate limits for lease area for 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
tenants on the airport, not including
areas within PAA buildings
AFLOSCA Localizer Critical Area at each end 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
of the runways
AFNAVAID Navigational aids within the airport 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
including: Precision Approach Patch
Indicator
AFNAVTXT Text call outs for navaids 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
AFTEXT Text on the Airport Layout Plan 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
(ALP) not including the taxiway
designations
AFTEXT1 Text containing the latitude, 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
longitude and elevation (mPD) of
the runway ends and thresholds
AFTUN Vehicular service tunnels beneath 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Runway 07R/25L
AFUTIL Airfield lighting vault buildings and 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
triturator and compactor facilities
located at the passenger terminal
apron
AIRCRAFT Typical wide and narrow bodied 3/ 90/ 92/ 94/ 96/ 98 V
aircraft outline shown in an apron
gate position
APDCHART Airport Data block, graphic without 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
text
APDTEXT Text associated with the Airport 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
Data block
ARLGEO Airport rail layout including the 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
tunnel located in the runway 27L
approach area
ARTPM People mover tunnel, stations and 3/ 90/ 92/ 94/ 96/ 98 V
maintenance facility
BUSTERM Bus and taxi pick-up areas located 3/ 90/ 92/ 94/ 96/ 98 V
at the north and south ends of the
terminal buildings
FERRY Ferry terminal facilities located in 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
the northeast corner of the airport
ISLANDS North Lantau Island coast line 3/ 90/ 92/ 94/ 96/ 98 V
ISLANDS2 Coast line of the islands of Chek 3/ 90/ 92/ 94/ 96/ 98 V
Lap Kok (CLK) and Lam Chau
NTBDRY Approximate limits of the New Town 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
Reclamation, Tung Chung
RWDCHARG Runway Data block, graphic without 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
text
RWDTEXT Text associated with the Runway 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
Data block
SEAWALL Seawall setting out line 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
V : VARIES
Text
Background M&E
BEAM Beams 7 V
PLATFORM Platforms 7 V
PLINTH Plinths 7 V
FORINFO Information not normally shown on 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
final drawing
CCTV Symbols - CCTV, Data, Reserved 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
CCTVNOTE Notes - CCTV, TMR, Reserved 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
TRUKDATA Trunking - Data, Access Control, 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Reserved
TRUKTMR Trunking - TMR, CCTV, Reserved 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Hatching
HATCH1 hatching 1 V V
HATCH2 Hatching 2 V V
Interface Points
Schematics
Inter-disciplinary Notes
Title Block
Text
Background M&E
BEAM Beams 7 V
PLATFORM Platforms 7 V
PLINTH Plinths 7 V
CTYHV Cable Trays - High Voltage 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
GUIDRAIL Guide Rails & Trim Beams 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
Access Panels
CTYLV Cable Trays Low Voltage 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Hatching
HATCH1 Hatching 1 V V
HATCH2 Hatching 2 V V
Interface Points
Schematics
Inter-disciplinary Notes
Title Block
DIM Dimensions 7 V
Departures Conveyors
MSFLARRL Main Sorter Feed Lines (Arrivals 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
Level)
MSFLPLTL Main Sorter Feed Lines (Plant 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
Level)
PRIMATRX Primary Sortation Matrix 2/ 50/ 52/ 54/ 56/ 58 V
Arrivals Conveyors
FEEDMLH Feed Middle Level High 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
FEEDMLL Feed Middle Level Low 5/ 170/ 172/ 174/ 176/ 178 V
Transfers Conveyors
Stands
APM
Equipment
XRAY X-Rays and Associated Equipment 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
Text
SCHEMATC Schematics for all packages 6/ 210/ 212/ 214/ 216/ 218 V
V : VARIES
V : VARIES
SPARE Spares V V
V : VARIES
Terminal Building
Site Preparation
Temporary Utilities
Permanent Utilities
Ferry Pier
FERRYSOP Setting out points & lines of ferry 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
pier
DESCTXT Descriptive texts 7 V
CAD Buildings
Airfield Tunnels
ASD Buildings
Landscaping
LANDSCAP Landscaping V V
GRID Grid 7 V
V : VARIES
FENCE Fence/Boundary 7 V
V : VARIES
SEAWALL Seawall Line and Coastline 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
INCLINMR Inclinometer/Extensometer 7 V
CONTOUR Contour 7 V
TEXT Text 7 V
DIM Dimensions 7 V
V : VARIES
SEAWALL Seawall Line and Coastline 4/ 130/ 132/ 134/ 136/ 138 V
TEXT Text 7 V
V : VARIES
SURCHAGE Surcharge V V
HISTGRAM Histogram V V
V : VARIES
Background
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Drainage
Fire Services
Site Services
V : VARIES
V : VARIES
All utilities within the Airport boundary must be uniquely identified by "utility type" and "ID
number". This information must be presented on every sheet where a particular utility is
encountered. Additionally, the size (where applicable) and ownership of each utility system
must be designated on each sheet.
CCC-NNNNN
For example: “POT-00001” would indicate a Potable Water Line, ID # 00001. The size
of the line shall be shown on the drawing adjacent to the line. The owner of the line shall
also be placed on the drawing (usually on a schedule). The Authority CAD department
will issue a set of ID numbers, on request, prior to the commencement of the works.
GLY Glycol
(CONTINUE )
GAS Gas
D.1 The drawing number shall consist of minimum 22 alphanumeric characters, arranged in
six groups, as shown below:
Group 1: Originator Code 000
Group 2: Contract Number CCCC (maximum 4 characters)
Group 3 Location LLLLLL (maximum 6 character)
Group 4: Discipline Code D
Group 5 Type M2
Group 6: Drawing Sequence Number NNNNNN (Minimum 6 digits)
This shall be three characters based on the name of the originating Consultant,
Contractor or Authority discipline section. For example:
This shall be a three digit number as defined in the contract number list issued by the
Authority Contracts & Control department. For example;
Additional code will be developed with the consultant to give some flexibility to identify the
drawing if the design cover more than one facilities. Consultant shall submit additional codes
for the Authority’s approval.
This shall be a one character code as shown in Code Lists 1 & 3, Appendix A.
For example;
Group 5: Type
This code primary to identify drawings are generated from a BIM model or prepared based
on 2D drafting.
DR 2D Drawing by drafting
M2 2D Drawing generated from a BIM Model
C3 for Civil 3D drawing
XR X-ref drawing
This shall be a number between with minimum 6 digits. The use of decimal points or non-
numeric characters is not allowed.
Certain categories of drawing may be allocated drawing numbers within a pre-defined range,
as an aid to further identification of the drawing. For example, Plans could be in the
range 1000 -1999; GA’s could be 2000-2999 etc. Details of such range definitions must
be agreed with the Authority before commencement of the work.
Drawing status shall not be indicated in the title block but shall be included in the
electronic drawing list (see 4.5.1).
The pre-tender drawing set for each status code shall use the revision number 1, 2, 3 etc.
The CADD “drawing file” name will be assigned the following format:
OOO-CCCC-D-TT-NNNNNN-R.DWG
Where:
D denotes discipline
R denotes Revision
The CADD “Reference file” name shall be assigned the following format:
2
APPENDIX G CAT Code
1 Site Model
CAT
Model Elements
Code
Topography (existing site and
a TOP
surrounding land use)
b Topography (site formation) SIT
c Natural slope NSL
d Artificial slope ASL
e Flexible barrier FBR
f Rigid barrier RBR
g Retaining wall RET
Massing model of adjacent
h SUR
areas or surrounding buildings
Pavement (carriageway,
j PAV
footpath, cycle track)
Profile Barrier, parapet, kerbs,
k KRB
traffic island
l Noise barrier NSB
m Planter PTR
n Bollard BOL
o Phone booth PHB
p Signage SGN
r Gully GUL
Ductwork
a Supply air duct SAD
b Fresh air duct FAD
c Exhaust (extract) air duct EAD
d Return air duct RAD
e Transfer air duct TAD
Other MVAC
f Fan FAN
Diffuser, air-boot, air grill, air
g AIR
filter, register
h Damper DAM
i Fan coil unit FCU
j Air handling unit AHU
k Chiller plant unit CHL
l Variable refrigerant volume unit VRV
m Cooling tower COT
Split-type indoor & outdoor air
n SAC
conditioning unit
o Chilled water supply pipe CWS
p Chilled water return pipe CWR
q Condensate drain pipe CDP
Ventilation / air conditioning
r VCS
control system for FSD: airside
Ventilation / air conditioning
s control system for FSD: VCS
waterside
Dynamic envelope in MVAC
t MDE
model
Bridge
a Bridge column/pier PIR
b Bridge abutment ABT
c Precast bridge segment PBS
d Steel bridge segment STB
e Bridge deck DCK
Highway
aa Road ROD
ab Vehicular bridge BRG
ac Lighting along road LGT
ad Footbridge FBR
ae Street furniture STF
af Pillar box PIB
Taxiway & Other Airfield Road Way
ba Taxiway TXW
bb Airfield road way ARW
a Seawall SEA
b Breakwater BRW
c Pier, jetty JTY
The following table describes the Color / Lineweight Relationship for the color assigned in Appendix A.
This appendix lists the standard abbreviations adopted by the Authority. There are
two main categories of abbreviations; Terminal Building and Civil Engineering.
Within the Terminal Building categories, abbreviations are further classified
according to different services types.
Facility abbreviation codes are indicated with an asterisk (*) in the remarks column.
The facility abbreviation code is used to construct the Facility Identification Number.
It can be up to three characters long.
Proposals for additional codes, where required, must be submitted to the Authority
for prior approval.
This appendix describes the guidelines for drawing production for various engineering
disciplines.
The Civil Engineering project drawings shall conform to Standard Drawing Format
procedures.
K.1.1 Categories
• General Contract Layout Plan
• General Civil Notes
• Abbreviations and Symbols
• Typical Cross-sections
• Runway, Taxiway, and Roadway Alignments
• Alignment Data
• Site Grading Plans
• Drainage Plans and Details
• Utilities Profiles
• Paving Plans and Details
• Marking Plans and Details
• Electrical and Lighting Plans and Details
• Signing Plans and Details
• Cross-Sections
NOTE: The actual packages may split these into separate units.
For Roadway Alignment, the upper half of the sheet shall be a plan of appropriate scale.
The following scales can be used as a guidance for preparing the drawings:
Profile scales shall vary to suit the level of detail to be shown. Maximum horizontal
scale 1:200. Maximum vertical exaggeration shall be 20:1. Minimum vertical
exaggeration shall be 4:1.
(b) Roadways:
Profiles shall be shown at the same horizontal scale as the plan views. A vertical
scale of 1:100 shall be used.
K.1.4 Chainage
Scale Chainage at
The chainage shall be identified by a tick mark 3.5 mm cross. The numerals shall be 2.5 mm
high.
K.1.5 Legend
K.1.6 Roadways
Where perimeter road, access roads, etc., are to be constructed, they shall be solid lines
defining the edges of the proposed alignment. Where applicable, the centreline of roads or
structures shall be shown.
K.1.7 Utilities
When a set of pavement/general arrangement plans is to be prepared, the plan and profile
sheets may need show only utilities that have a major effect on the runways, taxiways, roadways,
or structures.
Underground Utilities:
Underground utility layouts shall be shown on the appropriate paving, grading or drainage plans.
Profiles shall be shown at the same scales as the plan sheets.
Each sheet shall bear match lines at each end, drawn perpendicular to the alignment, preferably
at a full chainage.
The match lines shall be labeled, "MATCH LINE-CH 25+000" in letters and numbers
approximately 3.5 mm high.
The profile shall be shown by a single solid line. The top edge of this line defines the grade line
profile of the runway or roadway.
Significant points designating changes in grade shall be shown by an open circle of 3.5 mm
diameter. These points shall be identified by a fine vertical line drawn to the circle showing
the station and pertinent abbreviation.
Profile tangent intersections shall be identified by open triangles 3.5 mm on a side. A fine
vertical line shall be drawn to the triangle and the station, abbreviation (VCIP), and the elevation
shall be shown.
The profile of the existing ground along the centerline of the runway, road, etc., shall
be shown by a freehand style broken line and shall be labeled 'EXISTING GROUND".
(b) Utilities
Where they cross the runways, taxiways, or roadways, utility line shown in plan shall
also be shown in profile.
Match lines shall be designated as in Section 17.4 describing Match lines. In addition, the
elevation of the profile grade shall be shown.
(1) Nomenclature
Road and runway sections shall be indicated on the plan by a section symbol. Titles
shall be identified by chainage below the section detail.
(3) Orientation
Cross-sections shall be taken looking ahead on line. When more than one cross-
section is drawn on one sheet, they shall be oriented so that the section chainage
increases from left to right and top to the bottom of the sheet.
K.1.14 Drainage
Drainage layout sheet shall include detailed layout information for all drainage. These depiction
shall be plan and profile sheets with horizontal scale 1:500. Sheets shall be referenced by
number to the layout index.
The location shall be shown by lines and identifiers as described in Appendix B on Utility
Identification Scheme and Appendix N on Standard Symbol.
These details shall include typical and special details. Typical details shall become project
standards.
K.2.1 Contents
The drawings shall present all information relative to the size, form, location and arrangement
of the landscape components and systems of the project. The following shall be included on
the landscape architectural drawings, when applicable to the specific project:
(4) Irrigation drawings shall present all necessary information to show location and/or
routing of all landscape irrigation system components. Drawings shall indicate at a
minimum the following items as applicable to the specific area irrigation system:
Spray and rotor head, non-pressure (lateral) piping, drip tubing, electric control valve(s), air relief
valve(s), quick coupling valve(s), isolation gate valve(s), pressure regulating valve(s), pressure
(mainline) piping, effluent distribution piping, back flow preventer, master valve(s), water
meter(s), point of connection and service line, field controller(s), chemical/fertilizer injection
assembly(s), sleeving.
K.2.2 Sequence
Landscape drawings shall be divided into seven specific groups. The group number shall
always remain the same, regardless of the size or scope of the individual project. Additional
drawings shall be added within groups, without interrupting the alpha numerical orders. If
specific projects do not include work related to a group, that group shall be eliminated from
the drawings.
L1 Site Preparation
L2 Landscape Plans
L5 Sections/Evaluations
L6 Detailed Plans/Enlargements
L7 Details
K.2.3 Plans
(1) North direction arrow, located in accordance with drawing format requirements.
(2) Ground levels and floor levels of adjacent structures measure in MPD.
(3) Cross reference symbols or notations to sections, elevations, detailed plans, details
or other related information continued in the drawings so these drawing elements can
be readily located.
(4) Extent and location of all proposed materials, pattern and finishes for all landscape
elements shall be clearly indicated.
1. Model number, manufacturer and nozzle size for all spray and rotor
heads.
4. Key symbols.
(f) Electric control valves shall be labeled with hexagon symbol indicating valve
size, controller and station number, and designed flow rate in gallons per minute.
(h) Location of all evergreen tress located within irrigated turf area.
2. Drip emitter schedule for specific size and type of plant material.
K.2.4 Sections
Sections and elevations shall be provided to indicate the correct vertical relationships, size
and location of the landscape components.
K.2.5 Details
Construction details shall be provided which illustrate the intent of installation of all landscape
components and systems including irrigation systems and components. Details shall clearly
identify all required assembly parts, sizes and dimensions. Details shall be numbered and
appropriately keyed with overall landscape and irrigation plans, detailed plans and schedules.
K.2.6 Continuation
Drawings shall indicate, where applicable, any continuation from one drawing to another and
where plans and system layouts are continued on another drawing. The location of the drawing
on which the continuation appears shall be noted at the point of break in the plans. Reference
Match Line 16.4.
Drawings shall be prepared which clearly indicate altered, discontinued, and removed work
where extensive removal and/or demolition operations are required. Demolition drawings
shall indicate but not be limited to the following pertinent information.
(2) Other information to clearly indicate the extent of known conditions and materials and
the extent to which these are to be maintained, modified or removed.
(3) Location, size and type of existing vegetation and extent to which existing vegetation
is to be removed, pruned or protected and maintained.
(4) Location and extent of topsoil on-site or in stockpile, indications of directions for
retention, stripping, stockpiling or spreading of topsoil.
(5) Symbols that are used for the demolition work shall be the same as those used on
the drawings for new construction.
K.3.1 Contents
The drawings shall present all information relative to the size, form, location and arrangement
of the project components. The following items shall be included on the architectural
drawings, when applicable to the specific project:
K.3.2 Sequence
Architectural Drawings are divided into 10 specific groups. The group number shall always
remain the same no matter how large the project. Additional drawings may be added with
groups without interrupting the alphanumerical order.
5 Interior Elevations
8 Exterior Details
9 Interior Details
K.3.3 Plans
(1) North direction arrow located in accordance to drawing requirements and at top of
drawing where feasible
(3) Cross reference symbols or notations to sections, elevations, insert plans, larger
scale plans diagrams and other drawing details so these drawing elements can be
readily located
K.3.4 Sections
Sections and elevations shall be provided to indicate the correct vertical relationships, size,
and location of the components.
K.3.5 Continuation
K.3.6 Demolition
Demolition drawings shall be prepared which clearly indicate altered, discontinued, and
removed work where extensive removal and/or demolition operations are required.
Demolition drawings shall indicate but not be limited to the following pertinent information:
(3) Other information to clearly indicate the extent of known materials and conditions to
be removed.
Symbols that are used for the demolition work shall be the same as those used on the drawings
for new construction.
K.4.1 Definition
A structural drawing delineates the various portions of the overall structural system. All
construction materials shall be defined with dimensions, sizes, and locations in the structure.
K.4.2 Sequence
Structural Drawings are divided into ten specific groups. The group number shall always remain
the same no matter how large the project. Additional drawings may be added with groups
without interrupting the alphanumerical order.
Structural Drawings
Foundation plans show location, size and type of foundations which support the building.
Plan views locate supported columns, grade beams, basement walls (if any), location and
size of piles, equipment pedestals, and any other items which are part of the foundation.
Cross sections and details shall be provided to show dimensions and shapes of all concrete
items not completely defined in plan. Show number and location of piles (if any) along with
type, size, and length. Show reinforcing bars, anchor bolts and other embedded items, joints
and penetrations. Give material properties for concrete, reinforcing steel and all other parts
of foundations.
(1) Structural Steel Framing: Show framing for each floor level, and elevations (top of
steel) for all members. Locate all beams with respect to column lines and give sizes.
Define by notes all grades of steel used, types and sizes of connections (with details as
required) designed by Engineer and refer to all standard drawings, charts, tables, notes,
etc. for information required to construct a safe and complete floor system.
(2) Floor Plans: Show all plan dimensions of floor. Give location and size of significant
openings, elevations for all areas, floor types (concrete, grating, floor plate, etc.) and
thicknesses, equipment supports and cast in items). Cut sections and indicate details
shown on same or other sheets to show edge details, equipment pedestals,
reinforcement, anchor bolts and miscellaneous embedments.
Define all plan dimensions and openings as for floors. Give top of steel elevations, sizes and
locations of all beams, purlins, and joists. Define roof type (concrete, steel deck, etc.)
Provide framing as required around openings.- A note with loading descriptions should be
enclosed for steel deck roofs, such as live load, wind uplift, and attachment to framing for
diaphragm action. Define roof slope and locate drains. Locate support points for all roof-
mounted equipment such as HVAC equipment, tanks, etc.
Show all columns, beams, bracing on column lines. Size columns and bracing. Define
connections or show loads for connections to be designed by contractor. Give size for all
struts and beams not shown on floor plans. Show framing at doors, windows, etc. Provide
details for any non-standard connections.
On exterior walls, show gird system. Show sizes, spacing, and locate sag rods. Detail
special grids, parapet construction, framing around openings, etc. Types and sizes of siding
to be coordinated with architectural drawings.
In lieu of detailing repeated items on all views where they occur, detail on standard drawings
and refer to them by letter or number designations. The drawings include, but are not limited
to, the following:
(1) General Notes and Details: Include references to pertinent codes and standards.
Give design criteria and loads as required. Show standard details for treatment of
concrete edges, joints, penetrations, and anchor bolts. Detail standard handrails and
ladders and their anchorage to structure.
(2) Give details for fabrication of floor plates, floor bracing and all other miscellaneous
items to be installed by the contractor.
Define reinforcement grades and sizes, bar grating or floor plate sizes and details, locate all
floor construction joints, reinforcement lap, bond length, splices as required. Define and
locate significant penetrations. Define steel decking wherever used as concrete form or
otherwise shall be defined. Give material properties required for all concrete, steel, floor topping,
or other materials used. For standard presentation, refer to Appendix N on Reinforcement
Concrete Detailing.
These drawings establish the requirements for construction of the facility design, including
pertinent services, equipment, and other features required for the performance of the
mechanical equipment. These drawings incorporate dimensions, symbols, reference to
codes, conventions, schedules, diagrams, etc., in describing the size and routing of pipes, the
kind of material to be used, equipment criteria, duct sizes and shapes, amount of flow and the
temperature of material in pipes and ducts, valve types and location, floor and wall penetrations,
tank construction, equipment, piping insulation, and other facets of mechanical design as are
required.
K.5.2 Sequence
Mechanical Drawings are divided into six specific groups, and Plumbing and Fire Protection
Drawings are divided into six specific groups. The group number shall always remain the
same no matter how large the project. Additional drawings may be added with groups without
interrupting the alphanumerical order.
Mechanical Drawings
M0 General Notes
M1 Site/Roof Plans
M2 Floor Plans
M3 Piping Flow Diagram
M5 Control Diagrams
M6 Details
Plumbing Drawings
P0 General Notes
P1 Site Plan
P2 Floor Plans
P3 Riser Diagrams
P4 Piping Air Flow Diagrams
P5 Control Diagram
P6 Details
F0 General Notes
F1 Site Plan
F2 Floor Plans
F3 Riser Diagrams
F4 Flow Diagrams
F5 Control Diagram
F6 Details
Flow diagrams are schematic illustrations of piping or duct circuits including equipment,
components and instruments involved in the mechanical system. The purpose of flow diagrams
shall be to define a mechanical system with respect to flow directions, component sizes, control
functions, operational and flow balances.
The need for additional flow diagrams shall be determined on a project by project basis by the
Design Engineer (supervisory) or AA. The need for additional flow diagrams shall be based
on the complexity of piping in the mechanical system.
(1) Piping, ductwork, and equipment shall be represented on flow diagrams in schematic
form. Accurate depiction of physical relationships is essential for clarity, e.g., a
pressure vessel with nozzles located on top, bottom, and sides should appear on the
flow diagram with nozzles shown in approximately the same relationship. Piping
specialities and special features shall bear a reasonable resemblance to the actual
items or installations.
(2) A flow direction arrow shall appear at each line junction or change of direction in
order to illustrate the flow direction clearly.
(4) BSI symbols shall be used to represent instruments and control loops, as shown in
the legend in the Appendix N of this manual. Instruments shall be identified by a tag
number inside a circular balloon, in accordance with BSI standards. Tag numbers
shall be permanently affixed to each instrument.
(5) Set points for relief valves, limit switches, control valves, dampers and operating
temperatures shall be indicated. Failure positions shall be called out for control
valves and dampers (fail open, fail closed). Other instrument set points or operating
control points shall be called out as appropriate to aid design and construction.
(7) Consideration shall be given to all anticipated operating conditions, including startup
and shutdown. Flow diagrams shall show bypasses, startup lines, shutdown lines,
and any valves, controls, etc., required for any anticipated operating condition.
(8) Facilities management identification tag numbers and basic design parameters shall
be shown on the flow diagrams in a neat format along the top or bottom of each drawing.
(9) When new mechanical systems are to be tied into existing systems or systems being
designed by others, each tie-in shall be identified on the drawings by a hexagon symbol
bearing a unique tie-in number.
(10) The designer shall include a list of tie-ins on the drawings as required for a project.
The tie-in schedule shall note the tie-in number, piping, ductwork or other service,
and the extent of interruption required to effect each tie-in. This schedule shall be
used to help coordinate construction with normal operations in order to minimize
unscheduled down time.
(11) Symbols used on flow diagrams for valves, instruments, and accessories shall
conform to standards established by the legend.
(12) When a specific service requires positive gravity drainage, arrows and notes on the
flow diagram shall illustrate the slope required.
Piping drawings shall delineate the components required to convey the fluids. Included shall
be such items as the supply and distribution of potable water,
sanitary water and waste, storm waste, chilled water, systems for fire protection, drainage,
fuel supply to boilers and heating water.
Piping drawings, or a set of piping drawings, delineate the kind, size, and routing of pipe,
hose and tubing, the associated vessels and equipment, and other facets of mechanical design
by incorporating dimensions, symbols, codes, conventions, schedules and diagrams.
When flow diagrams are required they shall be completed prior to commencement of detail
piping drawings.
(1) Exposed pipe shall be shown as a single thick line, and hidden or buried pipe shall be
shown as a thick dashed (hidden) line; however, in order to delineate clearances and
special conditions, 150mm and larger pipe shall be shown using a double line, drawn
to scale shown, the actual pipe dimensions.
(2) When new and existing pipe and/or equipment is shown on the same drawing,
existing pipe and equipment shall be shown using a hidden line. New equipment
shall be drawn with lighter lines than main piping.
(3) Pipe shall be identified as to size and service code (fluid in pipe).
(4) Valve stems, hand wheels, etc., even though shown symbolically, shall be drawn to
scale where a clearance problem may exist or where removal or operation may be
critical.
(6) Pipe mains and branches shall be dimensionally located from the facilities structure,
such as column lines, walls, ceiling, equipment, supports, etc., or from recognized
bench marks; as required or justified by complexity or space constraints.
(7) Pipe(s) shown in elevation or section shall have their centerline or bottom of pipe
elevations given above or below grade or floor elevation to a reference datum plane. All
pipe elevations shall be identified on the drawings and piping coordinated with other
items vertically.
(8) When draining of horizontal lines is required or drip stations are called for, the slope
in lines shall be called out by an arrow placed adjacent to the applicable line.
(9) The slope shall be indicated in fraction of centimeter per meter or the elevation given
at both ends of the slope.
(10) When more than one system or service is delineated on the drawing, line
designations shall be used.
(11) When pipe or tubing runs are grouped close together, the line designations shall be
called out.
(12) Guides, anchors and expansion compensators shall be located and described.
Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning drawings delineate the components required to supply
or move air by natural or mechanical means. Such air may or may not be conditioned, i.e.,
filtered, tempered and/or humidified.
These drawings shall establish procedures for construction of the facility design, including
pertinent services, equipment, and utilities. The delineation for these drawings shall
incorporate dimensions, symbols, codes, conventions, schedules, diagrams, etc., in
describing the ducts blowers, filters, heating or cooling coils, roof exhausters, grilles,
dampers, air-conditioning units, pumps, and controls, ducts and equipment.
HVAC systems and piping systems for HVAC systems may be combined on the same set of
drawings where practical.
(1) Drawings shall be prepared showing routing of ducts and piping and location of
ducts, grilles, and required ventilation, exhaust, and/or air-conditioning equipment.
The preferred scale for arrangements is 1:100. (To aid in checking drawings and
resolving potential interferences among other components, such as piping, electrical ,
architectural, etc., the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning drawing shall be
prepared to the same scale as these other drawings, where feasible).
(2) Duct layouts shall include grille sizes, CFM, splitters, outlet control dampers, elbows,
access doors, branches, volume control dampers, louver openings, booster heating
equipment, test holes, and other miscellaneous components equipment and controls.
(4) Material for ducts, gauge of metal, type and spacing of joints and reinforcements,
type and spacing of hangers, angle or change in size transitions, and cross bracing
shall be covered in the specifications.
(6) All parts such as coils, fans, dampers, filters, housings, compressors, and
miscellaneous items shall be called out on the drawing. A schedule may be
employed for this purpose. A schedule lists the type, size, capacity, speed, pressure,
type enclosure, fins per inch and rows, and other pertinent components in tabular form.
(7) Automatic control diagrams for ventilation, heating, and air-conditioning systems shall
show:
(a) All controllers, sensors, thermocouples, valve and damper operators, relays,
and accessories necessary to illustrate the functions and sequence of operation
of all principal components in the system.
(c) The normally open or closed position of all valves and dampers.
K.5.7 Plumbing
Plumbing drawings delineate the components required to supply domestic hot and cold water
to plumbing fixtures and then to remove this water after use through a sanitary drainage and
vent system.
These drawings shall establish procedures for construction of the plumbing system design,
including pertinent utility connections, plumbing fixtures and piping. The delineation for these
drawings shall incorporate dimensions, symbols, codes, conventions, schedules, diagrams,
etc., in describing the plumbing system design.
(1) Drawings shall be prepared showing routing of domestic cold, hot and recirculating
hot water piping. Sanitary drainage and vent piping shall also be shown. Sanitary
drainage and vent piping shall also be shown. The preferred scale for arrangements
is 1:100. (To aid in checking drawings and resolving potential interferences among
other components, such as ductwork, electrical equipment, etc.). The plumbing
drawing shall be prepared to the same scale as the drawings of the other disciplines,
where feasible.
(2) Plumbing drawings shall include pipe sizes and routing, direction of flow, clean out
locations, plumbing fixture schedule, invert elevations for sanitary drainage piping,
and locations for vent piping roof penetrations.
(3) Materials for piping, insulation and equipment such as water meters, water heaters,
water hammer arrestors, infra-red sensing devices for automatic valve control and
plumbing fixtures, shall be covered in a technical specification.
(5) An isometric diagram shall be provided for the sanitary drainage and vent piping
outside the building, with pertinent invert elevations indicated.
(6) All plumbing fixtures shall be itemized in a schedule(s) on the drawings. The
schedule shall list the type of fixture, and connections sizes of hot, cold, sanitary and
vent piping. Water heaters may be scheduled in cases where several are required.
(7) Automatic (infra-red) lavatory valve operators and flush valves shall be coordinated
with the electrical engineer and shown on the plumbing drawings.
(8) The requirements of Sections K.5.3, Flow Diagram Requirements, and K.5.4,
Drawings for Piping shall also apply to plumbing drawings.
Fire protection drawings delineate the components required to provide fire protection to the
design facility. This includes all methods of fire protection, wet-pipe, dry-pipe, deluge
systems, carbon dioxide systems, Halon systems, foam systems, pre-action systems, fire
extinguishers, fire hoses and standpipes, fire detection and alarm system.
These drawings shall establish procedures for construction of the fire protection system design,
including water connections to the fire main, sprinkler heads, piping, alarms, valves, etc. The
delineation for these drawings shall incorporate dimensions, codes, conventions, schedules,
diagrams, etc., in describing the fire protection system design.
(1) Drawings shall be prepared showing routing of fire protection piping. The preferred
scale for arrangements is 1:100. (To aid in checking drawings and resolving potential
interferences among other components, such as ductwork, electrical equipment, etc.)
The fire protection drawings shall be prepared to the same scale as the drawings of the
other disciplines, where feasible.
(2) Fire protection drawings shall include pipe sizes and routing, direction of flow, test
connection points, riser diagrams showing valves and alarms, fire extinguisher and hose
locations.
(3) Materials for piping, valves, sprinkler heads, alarm devices and fire department
connections shall be covered in the technical specification.
(4) The requirements of Section K.5.3, Flow Diagram Requirements, and K.5.4,
Drawings for Piping shall also apply to the fire protection drawings.
(5) Density and remote square footage requirements shall also be indicated.
(1) The electrical drawings described in this section shall be prepared as applicable,
depending upon the characteristics and complexity of the particular projects involved.
These drawings shall be provided when essential in planning, procurement,
construction, evaluation, recording, and use of the particular projects. The drawings
(2) Definition: Facility electrical drawings are graphic representations of facilities are
graphic representations of facilities electrical design requirements.
(3) Completeness: Facility electrical drawings, when interpreted in association with the
construction specifications, shall:
Furnish the above in sufficient completeness for accomplishment without the need of
assistance from the preparing organization.
K.6.2 Sequence
Electrical Drawings are divided into ten specific groups. The group number shall always
remain the same no matter how large the project. Additional drawings may be added with
groups without interrupting the alphanumeric order.
Electrical Drawings
(1) Electrical and electronic symbols, when used, shall be in accordance with American
National Standards Institute standards, in accordance with paragraph K.6.18. Other
symbols, if devised by the supplier, shall be shown in the "ITEM" column and explained
in the "DESCRIPTION" column of the LEGEND with indication "FOR THIS PROJECT
ONLY".
Symbols for functional disciplines other than electrical shall be as specified in the
respective sub-sections of this manual.
(1) Electrical drawings shall generally include, as required, the following types of
delineation:
Block diagrams
Schematic diagrams
Connection diagrams
Detail drawings
(2) The number of delineation drawings for a project shall be kept to a minimum,
consistent with clarity for constructability.
(1) Subject to AA approval, the drawings for projects need not contain all delineation
types. For example, projects consisting only of a single building and a relatively
simple electrical system may not need a block diagram(s) or single-line diagram(s) if
the information normally found in them is effectively conveyed by other delineation types.
Different and various combination of delineation types may be shown on the same
drawing, except that lighting and power shall always be on separate plans. Each
delineation shall be identified by its type below the area where it is displayed, e.g.,
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM.
(3) If delineation drawings are different than that outlined in K.6.6(1), then Drawing Index
shall clearly show combination of delineation.
K.6.7 Legend
(1) Electrical drawings shall contain a legend of symbols. The symbols as used in
accordance with paragraph K.6.3 shall be considered standard for application to
electrical drawings. If a non-standard symbol is not fully described by supplementary
notation where it is shown, it should be:
(1) Specifications which are a portion of a contract package shall include an electrical
section. The electrical drawings, together with the specifications shall specifically
describe all the electrical design requirements of the project.
(3) Electrical drawings which may form a part of a purchase specification drawing may
be included as reference drawings.
(1) Definition: Electrical plans consist of scaled delineation and line symbology arranged
to depict circuits and electrical equipment installation. The following types of plans
are included:
Facility grounding
Facility security
Facility communications
Fire alarm
(2) Diagrams and the specifications supplement the plans to present the required
information for facilities.
(3) Symbols - Electrical symbols used shall be in accordance with paragraph K.6.3
Electrical items such as wire, conduit, cable, electrical equipment, etc., shall be
delineated by link work distinguishable from line work used to depict items shown for
reference or orientation. Lines between boxes on power and lighting circuit plans
shall indicate cable, conduit, duct, and wire runs. Separate lines for wires within these
carriers are generally not shown except by symbol. Conduit runs shall generally be
indicated by straight lines run parallel to building lines, walls, floors, ceilings, etc.
Circuitry not depicting conduit routing shall be generally depicted by curved lines. When
these lines are used without additional qualification, they may be interpreted as
permitting the most direct, non-interfering route. When a specific routing of
conduit, wire, and cable runs is required, the routing of these runs shall be dimensioned
and/or covered by note.
A = Alarm Circuit
C = Control Circuit
L = Lighting Circuit
D = DC Circuit
HV = High Voltage
LV = Low Voltage
ELV = Extra Low Voltage
FGP = 400 Hz Fixed Ground Power
(4) Marking - Requirements for the marking of safety or warning notices, of an electrical
nature, on equipment, doors, enclosures, etc., not otherwise provided for in the
specification shall be included on the drawings.
(5) Space for future installation - When space is specifically set aside for the possible
future installation of equipment such as a transformer, such space shall be indicated
in dashed lines and labeled.
(6) Spares - Spare wires, cables, conduits, terminals, circuit breakers, etc., shall be
shown and identified as spares.
(7) Arrows on wires - The use of arrowheads on lines which depict wire, cable, or
conduits shall be limited to the indication of "home runs" ("home runs" are those
returning, without interruption, to the local panel board). Location and elevation of
wireways, electrical bus and cable trays shall be shown.
(8) Completeness - The completeness of the drawings shall be such that additional
drawings need not be made in the field to interpret the design. The drawings shall
permit the development and analysis of applicable "vendor information drawings".
Unless included in the specification, the following items shall be included on the
drawings:
(9) Load balancing - The plans shall be so delineated that the proximity to balance load
conditions can be ascertained.
(10) Special requirements - Special requirements such as those indicated below shall be
included on the drawings:
Construction details, such as when a conduit passes from a floating floor to a rigid
structure.
(11) Views - More than one plan view of the same area may be required to show different
electrical systems, such as communications on one, power on another, and lighting
on another. The plan view(s) shall be supplemented, as required, by sections,
elevations, and details.
(12) Details - Details depict features which require delineation in addition to that provided
on the basic plan or elevation.
(13) Devices which have different energized and de-energized appearance shall be
shown in the de-energized condition.
(14) Scale - 1:50 and larger shall generally be used. Drawings shall be the same scale as
the architect's drawings, unless a larger scale is required. Drawing "north" orientation
shall be the same as the architect's drawings. Building areas shall be the same as
the architect's drawings and presented in the same order.
(1) Definition: Facility electrical power distribution plan(s) depict primary and secondary
power distribution, control and grounding, excluding lighting, and communications.
Plans shall show equipment arrangements, configuration and information to locate,
position and mount electrical equipment.
(2) Requirements:
The primary supply cables to, and the secondary feeder cables or bus ways from,
service entrance equipment shall be shown.
Power panel board schedules shall be shown. The total connected load (kVa) and
the estimated demand load (kVa), including the demand factor used, shall be shown on
the schedule with phases balanced.
Delineation of the equipment shall be provided to the extent that its orientation with
surroundings clearly depicts correct top-to-bottom and front-to-back positioning. Plan
views shall be oriented similar to the architectural plan views.
Surrounding equipment and areas shall be identified. Door swings, clear areas
required for placement of parts, etc., shall be shown as required.
Equipment shall be dimensionally located from column lines, walls, ceilings, etc., as
required, when critical to the installation.
Grounding paths shall be shown whether made through wires, buses, conduit, ducts,
rods, or other items serving as ground conductors. Bonding information shall be
included, unless covered in specification.
Receptacles shall be defined by symbol and "home-run" circuit number. Note mounting
height when different from typical.
Raceway systems and components (cable tray, conduit, pull boxes, wire way, etc.)
shall be located and described, as required.
(1) Definition: Facility lighting plan(s) are electrical plans which depict the lighting
circuits, lighting control circuits, fixtures, and accessories within a facility. Facility
lighting plans delineate the installation of the lighting system beginning with the power
source at the service entrance equipment or the lighting transformer and panel
boards and extending to the light fixtures.
(2) Requirements:
Lighting circuits may include feeders, transformers, panel boards, wires, cables,
raceways, switches, lamps, outlets, emergency lighting batteries, relays, etc.
Delineation for systems shall include runs from the service entrance equipment through
the lighting control panel boards and contractors to the lights.
Size, material, etc., shall be given for wire, conduit, and special fittings.
"Night lights" or "security lighting" circuits shall be distinguishable from the other lighting.
The lighting symbols shall include light fixture type number or letter code within or
adjacent to them with their "home-run" branch circuit number, and a lower case letter
indicating switches by which they are controlled. Note height if different from typical.
Panel board connection details shall be shown; a panel board schedule shall be
used. The mounting height shall be given by note or in elevation if not covered in the
specification. Panel schedules shall describe equipment and its location.
(1) Definition: Facility communication plans are electrical plans which depict the
interconnecting electrical circuits between devices such as telephones, closed-circuit
television, intercoms, public address, etc., as well as the various alarm or signaling
systems such as fire detection and alarm, energy, management and control system and
security alarm, etc.
(2) Requirements:
When more than one system is shown on a plan, each shall be made clearly discernible.
Raceway systems and components (cable tray, pull boxes, conduit, wire way, etc.)
shall be located and described as required.
Diagrams, depending upon the type, shall show flow, function, or physical connections.
The layout of electrical diagrams shall be such that the main features are prominently
shown. The part of the diagram shall be spaced to provide an even balance between
blank spaces and lines. A sufficient blank area should be provided in the vicinity of
symbols to avoid crowding of notes. Provide blank spaces for planned additions.
Diagram line work shall be of medium line width except where otherwise specified in
the respective paragraph for a particular diagram type.
A set of electrical drawings shall generally include either a one-line diagram, schematic
diagram, or both.
Drawing titles shall include the delineation type, as follows, when the drawing
contains only a single delineation.
% Block diagram
% Single-line diagram
% Schematic diagram
% Connection diagram
When combination of electrical delineation types are included on the same drawing, the
entry for the type of drawing in the title block shall be selected to adequately define
the drawing content. Typically, if a drawing combines all of the delineation types, the
entry in the title block shall be ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS.
% Block diagram
% Single-line diagram
% Schematic diagram
% Connection diagram
When a circuit contains parts which need to be shown grouped, the grouping shall be
indicated by means of a boundary line enclosure.
All lines between blocks or symbols shall be vertical or horizontal, with the use of
diagonal lines restricted.
Lines shall be as direct and short as possible without the use of diagonal lines.
Lines shall have a minimum number of turns and crossings, crossings shall be
looped.
Interface reference for flow lines, etc., that are "from" or "to" features not included on
the drawing shall have a direction arrow.
Connecting lines should preferably be drawn horizontally or vertically and with as few
bends and crossovers as possible.
When connecting lines are drawn parallel, the spacing between lines after fifty
percent (50%) reduction shall be legible.
(2) A block diagram is used to give a quick over-all picture of a system and the general
inter-relationships between components of that system. It may be used for general
arrangement studies, functional explanations, systemization of facilities, or for design
discussion purposes.
(3) Requirements:
Lines connecting blocks shall indicate relationships, direction of flow of the system,
sequence of operation, etc.
The arrangement of lines and blocks shall show action or energy flow in functional
sequence from top to bottom and/or left to right of the diagram, starting at the top left or
top center and ending at the bottom right of the diagram.
Connection lines shall be labeled, where necessary, to make the meaning clear and
unmistakable.
When dashed lines are used for more than one purpose on a block diagram, these
purposes shall be made clear by label, legend, or note.
Connecting lines may include arrows to further define the circuit flow.
Block diagrams may be made for any level of project activity. For example, a block
diagram at the highest level may be made for a complete project, or any lower-order
stage.
Mechanical connections between such elements shall be illustrated with dashed lines
connecting the applicable blocks.
If the form of the circuit involves multiple sources and common or similar circuits, or
variations thereof, tabulations may be used.
If a block diagram must be divided and placed on more than one drawing, the division
of circuit should be made in a logical manner, that will avoid confusion and at a point
of minimum information transfer.
(1) Definition: A single-line diagram shows, by means of single lines and graphic
symbols, the course of an electrical/electronic circuit or system of circuits and the
component devices or parts used therein. The principal objective of the single-line
diagram is to record a maximum of significant information in a minimum of space.
Facilities single-line diagrams are most useful in representing power distribution and
communication systems. It may be used in the study and explanation of the facilities.
A single-line diagram conveys basic information about the operation of a circuit or
system of circuits. It omits much of the detailed information usually shown on
schematic or connection diagrams. A single-line diagram delineates, in more detail
than a block diagram, information which will subsequently be shown on other diagrams.
Only one phase of a multiphase system and one polarity of a dc system shall be used
to simplify the circuit and to include the necessary essentials.
The arrangement of the single-line diagram shall be such that the electrical energy or
signal flow is from top to bottom and/or from left to right on the diagram. Items of
higher potential or earlier sequence of utility shall be positioned ahead of those with
lesser potential or later sequence of utility.
Descriptive nomenclature, when used, shall be placed above or to the right of the
subject element or connecting line unless other placement has a distinct advantage
for the particular application.
A single-line diagram is termed functional if various line widths are used to separate
categories of circuits. When this type of diagram is made, the line widths shall be
defined. No more than two widths of lines shall be used. Heavy-width lines
represent power circuits and medium-width lines represent control and measurement
circuits.
Transformer voltage representation shall use the symbols dash (-) an slant (/) as
follows:-
% The dash (-) is used to separate the voltage ratings of separate windings on
a transformer, e.g., 13.8 kV - 480V.
Transformation ratios shall use the slant (/) as the separation between the values.
A one-line diagram may show only the power circuits or be extended to include
secondary and control circuits in the simplified form.
The one-line diagram may include pertinent rating information about its items; for
example voltages of potential transformers, ampere rating of current transformers, fault
current, interrupting capacity, breaker frame and trip ratings of circuit breakers, motor
horsepower ratings, load estimates, bus ampere and voltage rating.
A one-line diagram may also include wire and cable information, and further
descriptions of elements; i.e., element categories, models, drawing numbers, functional
designations, length of cable.
Indicate distribution equipment, power , control and metering, and protective relay
circuits from the incoming feeder to ultimate motor lighting panel or other load, including
item names.
Winding connection symbols shall be used adjacent to the symbols for the
transformer windings.
A note shall be included with the legend or notes indicating the function of the
quantity numeral, e.g., "THE NUMERAL ADJACENT TO RELAYS DENOTES
QUANTITY".
Device lists shall be incorporated on the drawings and included as part of the legend,
when functional designations per paragraph K.6.17 are used. In addition, the meaning
of each suffix used with a device function number should be listed if it is not included
with a complete device function number. The following illustrates a device list.
1A Master Element
1M Master Element
23 Temperature Control Device
38 Bearing Protective Device
43 Manual Transfer Switch
47 Phase Sequence Voltage Relay
49 Machine Thermal Relay
51 AC Time Overcurrent Relay
51N AC Time Overcurrent Relay (Neutral)
52 AC Circuit Breaker
52X Auxiliary Relay for 52
86 Locking-out Relay
Protective relays may be included along with an indication by operator dash lines on
the device that the relay acts upon.
(1) Definition: A schematic diagram shows, by means of lines and graphic symbols
located in sequence of function, an electrical/electronic circuit or system circuits. A
schematic diagram is particularly useful where the electrical relationships or circuits and
device elements are the principal considerations. It may be used in
systemization and/or circuit analysis. A schematic diagram emphasizes the device
elements of a circuit, as distinguished from the physical arrangement of conductors,
devices, etc., of a circuit system. The circuit layout follows the signal or transmission
path from input to output, left to right, or in the order of functional sequence without
regard to the actual physical shape, size, or location of the device. They show, in
straight-line form, all circuits and items within a defined area or portion thereof.
(2) Requirements:
Electrical item symbols shall be shown in their de-energized state unless otherwise
noted on the drawing.
The diagram shall be arranged so that the drawing user can follow the functional
relationships (input to output, source to load, order of potential utilization, etc.).
Layout should be such that the path of energy flows from left to right, top to bottom, or
a combination thereof.
The designations shall be placed adjacent to their symbols, preferably above or to the
right of the symbol.
Descriptive nomenclature shall be used to label all inputs and outputs of the
schematic diagram. Physical operating label nomenclature (for example, PUSH TO
For interrupted single lines, the line identification may also serve to indicate
destination. In general, identification practice for interrupted single lines shall be the
same as for grouped and bracketed lines described in the paragraph on interrupted
grouped lines. When interrupted lines are grouped and bracketed, line identifications
shall be shown. Bracket destinations or connections may be indicated either by
means of notations outside the brackets or by means of a dashed line. When
the dashed line is used to connect brackets, it shall be drawn so that it will
not be mistaken for a continuation of one of the bracketed lines. The dashed line
shall originate in one bracket and terminate in no more than two brackets. Letters,
numbers, abbreviations, or other identifiers for interrupted lines shall be located as
close as possible to the point of interruption.
When parts of rotary switches are designated S1A, S1B, S1C, etc., the suffix
letters A, B, C, etc., shall start from the knob or actuator end and then be assigned
sequentially away from this position. Each section of the switch shall be shown
viewed from the same end. When both sides of a rotary switch section are used
to perform separate switching functions, the front (knob or actuator end) and rear
symbols should be differentiated by appropriately modifying the reference
designation, for example S1A FRONT and S1A REAR.
When portions of connectors and terminal boards are separated on the diagram for
drawing convenience, the words "PART OF" shall precede their designation labels
or each individual terminal shall be labeled with its reference designation. When
the separation of portions of connectors or terminal boards on the same drawings,
becomes extensive, the separated parts may be identified as individual terminals. If
individual terminals from different parts, such as connectors, are intermixed,
mechanical connecting lines shall be omitted,
When mechanical functions are closely related to certain electrical functions, the
mechanical components shall be linked to the applicable graphic symbols of the
schematic diagram.
Connecting points of lines should not be purposely laid out to represent actual
physical arrangement of wires. This type of information will be provided
by connection diagrams.
When terminals or leads of multilead items are identified on the item by a wire color,
code, letter, number, or geometric symbol, this identification shall be shown on
or near the connecting line adjacent to the symbol.
(1) Definition: A connection diagram shows the general physical arrangement and
electrical connections of a unit or of its component devices or parts. It may cover
internal or external connections, or both, and contains such detail as is needed to make
or trace the connections on the equipment. An interconnection diagram is a form of
connection diagram which shows the external wiring connections between different
units of an equipment or different equipment of a system. Connection diagrams are
used as a guide for installation of wire or cable. They are used for circuit tracing
but not for circuit analysis. They serve the following purposes:-
The physical arrangement of device terminals and connections thereto are generally
pictorially shown.
All connections shall be listed or all lines and symbols required to fully represent wire,
cable, and circuit items and their connections within a defined area shall be depicted.
Point-to-point wire and/or cable types, connection information, and specific terminal
identifications shall be shown.
Rating and circuit function information which is indicated on single-line and/or schematic
diagrams shall not be duplicated on connection diagrams. However, polarities and
phase indications shall be included.
Pre-wired connections are those made by the equipment or item manufacturer. Pre-
wired connections may be indicated by drawing notes directed to the connecting line
indicating that the connection is pre-wired.
Connections shown with solid lines outside of the symbol outline indicate connections
which are required to be made by those making the installation.
The item symbols may be arranged in the manner which provides the simplest, most
diagrammatic form of representation. They may also be arranged to approximate
their actual physical relationship with each other.
Continuous lines to represent conductors between the terminals of one item and the
terminals of another item shall be shown.
The lines shall be drawn horizontal or vertical wherever possible and as direct as
practical. Double crossovers should be avoided.
Insulation and cable composition shall be defined by the drawing note, which may call
for the applicable specification. When a number of wires are the same size, it is
recommended that a general note such as the following be included:-
Multi-conductor cables shall utilize colour coding specified in BS and IEE regulation
utilizing coloured insulation. Spare wire shall be indicated.
Wire colors shall be indicated for wire other than that which is part of cable assembly
information included on another drawing or specification. Wire colors shall be indicated
by showing abbreviations shown below. Shielded wire shall be indicated.
Color Abbreviation
Black BK
White (Neutral Conductor Only) W
It is preferred that color designations be shown above the line to which they belong.
Wire color designations shall be placed at both ends of a connection line unless the
connection shown is short, in which case a single indication is sufficient.
The highway line-type connection diagram is basically the same as the point-to-point
line-type diagram with the exception that groups of inter-item connecting lines are
merged into paths called highways instead of being shown for the entire run as
individual lines.
From the device or component terminals, short lines or feed line are shown
perpendicular to the cable or highway line. The junction of the feed line with the
highway line shall be indicated with an inclined or curved line. The curved or inclined
line indicates the run direction in joining the cable or highway line.
Crossing of lines shall be avoided. If this is not possible, they should be looped at 90
with respect to each other.
Wire data on feed lines shall include wire destinations, color and wire type.
Wires which must be segregated for electrical reasons from other wires, or which are
otherwise critical, shall be shown separately or run directly from terminal to terminal.
More than one cable or highway line may be used to facilitate indication of wire runs
or to indicate grouping of particular wires into cable or harness assemblies. A
drawing note with the aid of a symbol, if necessary, shall identify the highways as being
part of the same or different cable assemblies.
Wire groupings may be shown as in interrupted line, identified with a symbol, and the
destination grouping with the same symbol and letters or numbers.
Continuous connecting lines between items are omitted. Short spur lines from
connectors, terminals, terminal boards, etc., shall be used in conjunction with item
and item terminal designations to convey the connection information.
One end of each wire or cable shall specify the wire size and type and be placed,
preferably, above one of the spur lines, unless better indicated by note.
One end of each wire shall include its color code in the terms specified by paragraph
A6.16 and be placed above the spur line unless it may be better indicated by note.
(1) Definitions:
Switch gear designations are numbers that describe the functions performed by electric
devices in switching circuits used in the generation, transmission, and distribution of
electric power. Supplementary letters and numbers are used with the basic
designation to permit positive identification of an item.
Control device designations are letters used to identify the function of electric control to
identify the function of electric control devices on power utilization equipment. Suitable
prefix numbers and letters are added to the basic designation to distinguish between
devices performing similar functions.
(2) Requirements:
Switch gear and control device designations shall be applied as outlined under
definitions. In general, on one complete drawing or set of drawings, only one system
of designations shall be used.
A device function number, with appropriate suffix letter or letters where necessary,
shall be used to identify the function of each device in all types of partial automatic
and automatic, and in many types of manual, switch gear. These numbers shall be
used on drawings, in publications, and in specifications. In addition, for automatic
switch gear, the number shall be placed on or adjacent to each device in the assembled
equipment so that the device may be readily identified. Designations shall be in
accordance with designations for Electric Power Switch gear Devices and Industrial
Control Devices.
(1) Electrical/Electronic Symbols for Diagrams are graphical symbols providing coverage
for electrical and electronic diagrams. Correlation of symbols with parts lists,
descriptions, or instructions may be established by means of reference and functional
designations.
(2) Symbols for Electrical Plans are graphical symbols that provide coverage for
architectural and electrical layout drawings. Functional electrical and electronic
symbols are given in paragraph K.6.18(a) and should be consulted to provide full
coverage for these drawings.
(3) Labels for panel boards and electrical equipment shall designate the source location
("Fed from ........."), voltage and current. For detail label formats, refer to the AA
General Material and Workmanship Specification Vol. 5.
K.7.1 Contents
The drawings shall present all information relative to the size, form, location and arrangement
of the static and dynamic signage components and systems of the project. The following
shall be included in the static and dynamic signage and graphics drawings when applicable to
the specific project.
(6) Soil boring or test pit logs including locations for foundations supporting exterior signs
(7) Sign location plans shall present all necessary information to show the location of all
signage system components. Drawings shall indicate at a minimum the symbol
designations for each sign, front and back panel designations, sign type and sign unit
number.
K.7.2 Sequence
Signage and Graphics Drawings are divided into two sections: Static signage and Dynamic
Signage. The static and dynamic signage sections are divided into six groups each.
The group number will always remain the same no matter how large the project. Additional
drawings may be added with groups without interrupting the alphanumerical order.
0 Index, Symbols, Abbreviations, Key Plan, Notes, Nomenclature, Sign Type Summary
1 Airport Layout Plan, Site Facilities Signage Key Plan, Roadway Signage Key Plan
4 Sign Finish Schedule, Color Schedule, Pictographs, Lettering Spacing Guides, Letter
form Style
0 Index, Symbols, Abbreviations, Key Plan, Notes, Nomenclature, Sign Type Summary
1 Airport Layout Plan, Site Facilities Signage Key Plan, Roadway Signage Key Plan
4 Display Unit Schedule, Letter Form Style, System Block Diagram, Interface Block
Diagram, Flight Information Display System Block Diagram
K.7.3 Plans
(3) Cross reference symbols or notations to sign types, details and other related
signage information drawings so these drawing elements can be readily located
(4) Sign location plans shall present the following minimum information:-
Sections and interior elevation drawings show typical sign unit elevations
and their relationship, size, mounting dimensions and location to interior architectural
elements.
K.7.5 Details
Detail drawings for both static and dynamic signage show sign unit elevations,
mounting conditions, sizes, graphic layouts and construction details of each sign and
display unit type.
K.7.6 Continuation
Drawings shall indicate, where applicable, any continuation from one drawing to another
and where plans and system layouts are continued on another drawing. The location
of the drawing on which the continuation appears must be noted at the point of break in
the plans.
APPENDIX M STANDARD TITLE BLOCK
This appendix contains the standard notation and symbols adopted by the Authority.