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ContentsIntroduction............................................................................................................. 21.0 Drawing control ......................................................................................... 3
1.1 Drawing scale...............................................................................................41.2 Drawing origin..............................................................................................41.3 Object properties ......................................................................................41.4 RMJM text styles.......................................................................................61.5 RMJM dimension styles............................................................................71.6 RMJM linetypes...........................................................................................81.7 RMJM templates......................................................................................121.8 Location of support files .....................................................................12
2.0 Project control ......................................................................................... 142.1 Drawing content.......................................................................................162.2 BASE and SHEET drawing files.......................................................... 172.3 BASE drawing file names......................................................................192.4 SHEET drawing file names...................................................................232.5 Drawing management ........................................................................... 252.6 Approved BASE drawings.................................................................... 252.7 Drawing issue............................................................................................ 262.8 Revision Letters ...................................................................................... 262.9 Digital drawing issue and file sharing. 26
3.0 File directory structure .................................................................................... 284.0 RMJM layering system..........................................................................34
4.1 Layer naming convention..................................................................... 364.2 RMJM layer menus ................................................................................. 39
5.0 RMJM pen assignments....................................................................... 416.0 Element code table.................................................................................457.0 Layer code names ...................................................................................50
Version 2.0 Updated May 2008
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IntroductionWelcome to the RMJM CAD procedures manual.
This manual sets out the procedures to be applied to all
projects, with the aim of establishing a common CADstructure, which will allow easy sharing of data and resources.
These procedures are compulsory. All RMJM staff workingwith CAD are required to comply with them.
Projects will be subject to regular review (as part of our standard QualityAudits) to ensure that the system is being applied, is working correctly and ismeeting our needs in practice.
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Drawing control
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The following object properties must be used:
Colour
The colour of AutoCAD objects will be defined BYLAYER. This will enable theirdisplay to be changed when used as an XREF. Changing an object colour willonly be accepted for occasions where the drawing will not be referenced intoany others and in situations where multiple layer definitions would becomeunnecessarily cumbersome.
Linetype
In most cases an objects linetype will be defined BYLAYER. Changing anobject linetype is accepted where the drawing is not referenced into anyothers and in situations where multiple layer definitions would becomecumbersome. i.e. Building Services schematic drawings.
Linetype scale
An objects linetype scale should never be changed from the default value of 1.(except when using the linetype batting, see Section 1.6 RMJM linetypes)
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1.4 RMJM text styles
All text must be defined by RMJM text styles. This enables control over alltext in a drawing. The style defines the font used, and the letter spacing. Thetext height will be restricted to the following reproduction sizes:
Titles and labels @ 5mm
The character width factor should be 0.8
Text Style Name Font Text height Text width
RMJMnotes RomanS 2.0 0.8
RMJMbold RomanD 5.0 0.8
RMJM-DIM RomanS 2.5 0.8
Style Name with a scale factor of 100 applied
RMJMnotes-100 RomanS 200 (2X100) 0.8
RMJMbold-100 RomanD 500 (5X100) 0.8
RMJM Dim-100 RomanS 200 (2X100) 0.8
Notes at 2mm are acceptable for A3 drawings or similar. Text must always be inserted on a layer with a T content field [see
Section 4.0 RMJM layering system]
No other Text style shall be used without approval from the ProjectArchitect/Engineer and the CAD Manager.
Do not override the style with the character properties in MTEXT. Do not use Arial or other TRUE TYPE fonts, as they use excessive system
resources and can corrupt the drawing when plotting throughVIEWPORTS.
Do not use STANDARD style. Text using this AutoCAD pre-defined textstyle will take on the characteristics of the default standard style when
inserted into another drawingNote: RMJM Text styles with appropriate scaled values can be added to adrawing by selecting the Set Scale, Text Dim and LT options from the RMJMUtilities menu.
Menu:-RMJMutilities ~ Object properties ~ Set Scale, Text, Dim, LT ~ 1:100
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1.5 RMJM dimension styles
All dimensions must be defined by the RMJM dimension styles.
The DIMSCALE variable should be set to the plotted drawing scale. No otherchanges are to be made to the dimension styles.
RMJM dim styles use the RMJM-DIM text style.
The following styles are defined in the RMJM templates and should always beused.
RMJMtick Used for linear dimensions
RMJMarrow Used for all radial dimensions
Dimensions must always be inserted on a layer with a D content field.
No other style shall be used without approval from the ProjectArchitect/Engineer and the CAD Manager
Note: RMJM Dim styles with appropriate scaled values can be added to adrawing by selecting the Scale, Text Dim and LT options from the RMJMUtilities menu.
E.g.
Menu:-RMJMutilities ~ Object properties ~Scale, Text Dim and LT ~ 1:1
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1.6 RMJM linetypes
Special linetype definitions have been written for RMJM. They are based onthe ACADISO linetype file. The ACAD ISO linetypes remain unchanged, howeverall the other linetypes have been written with definitions of half the normalsize, resulting in smaller dashes etc. Some extra linetypes have also beenadded. Note he RMJM Planting linetype uses a custom shape file calledLandscap.shx. If this linetype is used in our data which is passed onto othersparties, AutoCAD will try to find the file to display the linetype correctly.
Note: All the RMJM linetypes can be loaded from the RMJM Utilities menu.This will overwrite and re-define existing linetype definitions that share thesame name. A regen will be required to update.
Menu:- RMJMutilities ~ Object properties ~ Load RMJM Linetypes
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RMJM Standard Linetypes
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RMJM Complex and custom linetypes
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Linetype scale
Linetypes will display correctly when the linetypescale (LTS) is set to theplotting scale, and PSLTSCALE to 0
If multiple viewports showing different scales are used, set the LTS to 1 andPSLTSCALE to 1. This will automatically scale linetypes to the viewport scale.
Batting
Note that batting linetype is object scale dependant and cannot be used in adrawing that will be printed at different scales.
Batting has been configured to display 100mm insulation at a LTscale of 100.If a display of 50mm is required, then the linetypescale of the individual objectmust be changed to 0.5 in the Properties.
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1.7 RMJM templates
RMJM drawing template files have been set up with default drawing settings.They must be used for all new drawings to ensure compatibility throughoutthe office. They contain RMJM text & dim styles and RMJM linetypes all withthe default scale of 1.
RMJM BASE template
RMJM-base.dwt should be used for all base drawings. Appropriately scaledtext and dim styles can be added from the RMJMutilities menu.
Menu:- RMJMutilities ~ Object properties ~ Set drawing scale
RMJM SHEET template
Sheet template files are available in a range of ISO paper sizes, and eachpaper size is available in three layout options; portrait, landscape andvertical. The best layout for the project should be chosen and adopted
consistently
Drawings must be issued on standard RMJM sheets, unless otherwiserequired by the project leader.
1.8 Location of support files
P:/Library/RMJMCAD/RMJM Blocks
P:/Library/RMJMCAD/RMJM Details
P:/Library/RMJMCAD/ RMJM Drg Templates
P:/Library/RMJMCAD/RMJM Folder Structure
P:/Library/RMJMCAD/RMJM Menu
P:/Library/RMJMCAD/RMJM Plot Style
P:/Library/RMJMCAD/RMJM Scripts
P:/Library/RMJMCAD/RMJM Support
Portrait VerticalLandscape
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Title sheets must be completed by filling in the ATTRIBUTES and allsubsequent revisions must have the revision and issue status completed.
Attributes contained in a RMJM title sheet
Attribute block to be inserted in a RMJM title sheet
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Project control
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One member of each project team, chosen by the projectleader, will act as CAD leader to oversee the implementationof RMJM procedures under the assistance of CAD Co-ordinators . They will be responsible for the interpretationand application of the CAD manual to their project.
The project cad-co-ordinator should ensure:
An appropriate file structure is used for the project (this will depend onthe network structure of the office running the project)
the correct use of the RMJM layers the use of appropriate drawing content and structure that only relevant files for the project are retained on the network that issued drawings are saved and stored appropriately for archiving that drawings are issued correctly to consultants for information and use that drawings received from consultants are checked, used and stored
appropriately
that the project files are digitally archived at appropriate stages and atthe end of the job
The project team cad leader should be the first port of call with any problems.They in turn will consult with the CAD Co-ordinators and group/office CADmanager.
Dubai CAD Group
Peter English
Jamie Web
Shajan Achuthan (Senior CAD Administrator)
CAD Co-ordinators
Ahmed Kabeer (Architectural)
Carlo Muniz (Architectural)
Reyas.K (Structural)
Leo Cristobal (Mechanical)
Nelson Balatico (Electrical)
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2.1 Drawing content
It is important to manage the content of CAD drawings and the way that datais incorporated and re-used in a project. Too much data in one file will makethe file cumbersome to operate and impossible to share efficiently. Insteadbreak up the data into smaller drawing files, which can be referencedtogether.
This requires planning, and a disciplined filename and filing structure, from thestart of the project. Subsequent changes to filenames and /or locations willhave an impact on XREF files .
File size should be kept small. This speeds up editing and regeneration time.
Avoid the following which take up valuable system resources:
Excessive use of Hatch patterns and / or exploded hatching Drawing in unnecessary detail Using multiple Model space viewports Leaving old or irrelevant data in a drawing file Leaving unused data on layers that are OFF rather than FROZENIt is also useful to :
regularly purge your drawing Audit your drawings
Save frequently Maximise your resources by restricting the number of drawings open at
any one time
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2.2 BASE and SHEET drawing files
All 2D AutoCAD drawings are divided into base and sheet drawings.
Base drawings contain the project design information. They may be used inmultiple sheet drawings, or may contain data used as BLOCKS or XREFs inother base drawings.
Sheet drawings are used for issuing design information, either on paper ordigitally, and will contain one or more base drawings, attached by XREF.
Base Drawings: General principles
The RMJMbase template file should always be used All objects in a base drawing will be in Model space. The linetype scale (LTS) should be set to the reproduction scale of the
drawing
The general arrangement (GA) base drawings for a project contains theprincipal building elements common to all descriptive and work packagedrawings the architecture.
This might include :
The principal building structure Walls and openings (doors and windows) external and internal Stairs and services cores
Room references, levels, section and elevation markers XREF files of the grid, stair cores, WC service blocks and others common
to each floor. These must be inserted as an OVERLAY
GA drawings will be XREFd into many other drawings at different scales andshould therefore be kept simple and free from unnecessary text anddimensions.
A typical element or work package base drawing will contain only elementsspecific to that work package
This might include: the elements particular to the work package, i.e. a reflective ceiling plan
might contain the tile and lighting layout
detail and specification references, dimensions, component details andnotes
XREF files of the relevant GA base drawing inserted as an OVERLAY
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Sheet Drawings: General principles
The objects in a sheet drawing are in both Model and Layout (Paper) space.The design information in Model space is presented to a given scale through aPaper space viewport.
Sheet files should be based on a RMJM sheet template.
In Model space Base drawings should be inserted as an XREF OVERLAY onlayer 000, at the co-ordinates 0,0,0; at a scale of 1;.
A typical work package sheet drawing might include:
XREF files of:
the relevant GA base drawing the building grid base drawing the relevant work package base drawingAnd in Paper space
the appropriate standard RMJM drawing title block with ATTRIBUTEScompleted
one or more viewports showing the design information to a scale (anamed view should be saved for each viewport, and the vieewport locked.
a key plan the clients logo
north sign drawing notes revision notes and cloudsExtra pertinent information to the issue may be added in Model or Paperspace where it is unique to the drawing and will not be cross-referenced toany other drawings, i.e. work package detail references, hatching or specificnotes.
The file should always be saved in Layout Space ready for plotting.
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2.3 BASE drawing file names
Drawing names in AutoCAD must be limited in length, whilst identifying, brieflyand concisely, what the drawing contains. The naming of the drawings withinAutoCAD is therefore fundamental to the success of data sharing andexchange.
A coding system for naming drawings is used, consisting of numbers andcharacters grouped into five fields. It must be applied rigorously and all fieldsmust be completed. Note the grouping of the fields and the location of theseparator hyphens.
Example base drawing name:
Field 1 Job / Project number :
This uniquely identifies the file to the project.
Field 2 Drawing Type :
Denotes the type of AutoCAD drawing using the letters
P Plan S Section E Elevation D Detail
Field 3 Zone :
Identifies the zone within the building to which the drawing applies. This isessential for large buildings and multiple buildings on one site.
Z Will be used for projects with one building and for site wide drawings of amulti-zone site.
A will be used for the first zone/building in a larger development. Otheralphabetic characters will be used to identify further buildings or zones.
Zone B
Zone C
2001 - PZ - GA - A00
Zone
Drawing Type
Location / Level/OrientationJob Number
Discipline Code
Content
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Field 4 Content :
This field describes the information contained within the drawing and will usea two letter descriptive code or two digit Ci/sfB elemental code to identifythe nature of the information contained in the drawing.
Typical descriptive drawing codes are:
GA general arrangement layout (the base drawing)
BW information for building warrant
PL planning information
SP space planning graphics
SV survey data
EX Existing buildings but not survey data
GR Grid
CL Columns
WL Walls
SK Sketch files
Ci/sfB elemental codes are used to identify element, component or workpackage drawings, for example:
21 External walls - primary elements, i.e. blockwork, wall details
41 External walls cladding / finishes
63 Services - lighting
95 External works roads, paving & finishes
A list of the principal Ci/sfB codes is given in Section 6 for reference.
Field 5 Location :
The location code will vary depending on the drawing type.
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Plans :
Each floor will have a numeric code. The GROUND floor will be 100, the firstfloor 101, and the next 102and so on.
(No letters should be used - G, B, M etc are not acceptable.)
010 Site / external works
098 Lower basement
099 Basement
100 Ground floor
101 First floor
102 Second floor Etc.
Sections :
Sections through the whole of a zone should be defined with two letters toidentify the section. Sections in one direction should have the same firstcharacter. Further sections in the same alignment should have progressivesecond characters.
So the first group of sections will be AA, AB AZ,
and the next group will be BA, BB BZ.
Sections through part of a zone (eg detail sections through a particular floorlevel) will be a combination of letters and numbers A1, A2 ....A9.
Again the letter will identify the direction of the section to be consistent withother sections.
Section SA-GA-AB
Section SB-GA-A1
Section SA-GA-BB
Section SB-GA-A2
Section SA-GA-A1
Section SB-GA-BA
Section SC-GA-AA
Section SA-GA-BA
Section SA-GA-AA
Section SB-GA-B2
Section SB-GA-B1
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Elevations :
Each elevation will be described by the geographical orientation of theelevation.
Where two or more elevations have the same orientation they are numberedin order of importance. N1, N2, S1 etc.
Elevation EC-GA-E1
Elevation EB-GA-E1
Elevation EA-GA-N1
Elevation EA-GA-W1
Elevation EB-GA-W1Elevation EA-GA-E2
Elevation EC-GA-S1
Elevation EB-GA-S1
Elevation EB-GA-N1
Elevation EA-GA-S1
N
Elevation EC-GA-N2
Elevation EC-GA-N2
Elevation EC-GA-W1Elevation EC-GA-W2
A
B
C
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2.4 SHEET drawing file names
The sheet file name is based on the project drawing number on the paperdrawing. This is made from the following four fields:
Example sheet drawing name:
Field 1 Job Number [compulsory]
This uniquely identifies the drawing with the project. This has becomeincreasingly necessary with drawings issued on line, and is essential forarchiving.
Field 2 Building Zone [as required by project]A single letter. Used in projects where the building or site is subdivided intozones. [See Field 3, under Base drawing filenames]
Field 3 Element Code [compulsory and in brackets]
A descriptive two character code or the Ci/sfB coding is used to identify thesheet number.
In this case the element code is used to describe WHY the sheet is producedrather than WHAT is contained in the base model.
Field 4 Drawing Number [compulsory]
An incremental number based on the following table.
2001 A (21) A123Job Number
Element code
Drawin Number
Building Zone
Discipline Code
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General Scale
001-008 Drawing list/
Schematics
Site layout
009010
Location planSite plan
1250/2500 etc250/500 etc
Building Plans
097 Basement Level 3 100,200 etc
098 Basement Level 2 100,200 etc
099 Basement Level 1 100,200 etc
100 Ground floor 100,200 etc
101 First floor 100,200 etc
102 Second floor 100,200 etc
.etc.
300 Sections 200/100
400 Elevations 200/100
500-899 Enlarged plans &
Details900 Schedules
Sheet numbering of GAs with larger scale (part plans) to followsequence as 100-1 , 100-2 etc..
Sheet numbering for part sections & part elevations with larger scalehave to follow sequence as 300-1, 300-2 and 400-1, 400-2 respectively.
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2.5 Drawing management
It is important to manage the content of CAD drawings and the way that datais incorporated and re-used in a project. This is achieved through the use ofXREFs. Their use requires planning, and a disciplined filename and filingstructure, from the start of the project.
To ensure flexibility, ALL XREFs should always be inserted as an OVERLAY,this is NOT the AutoCAD default and must be selected
Note: it is possible to change the attachment status by double clicking on thisin the XREF management box.
XREFs should be INSERTED onto layer 0 or 000 The AutoCAD system variable XLOADCTL must be set to 2 to enable the
file sharing of XREFs, (This option is known as Enable with Copy)
The AutoCAD system variable VISRETAIN should be set to 1. The drawingcontent of an XREF cannot be changed, however the layer colour, linetypeand layer visibility can be amended, and the altered state retained withinthe drawing
An XREF should be DETACHED via the XREF Manager if not required andnot ERASED from the drawing
2.6 Approved BASE drawings (not presently used in Dubai office)
The use of XREFs to share and overlay drawing information can lead toproblems if we do not carefully identify the status of information.
The thoughtless addition of new layers to an existing drawing, which is alreadyXREFd into sheets, can lead to layers and information unexpectedly appearingin completed sheets when plotted.
In addition, other members of the design team need to have available to themlayouts and arrangements which are frozen to reflect a particular stage indevelopment. The use of live information can lead, for instance, to a servicesdrawing being plotted with a door in the middle of a room if the base drawingis in the process of change.
The following system has been adopted to facilitate the management of XREFdrawings in a multi discipline office.
Once checked and approved by the Project Architect, all constituentBASE drawings will be renamed and saved as APPROVED drawings in aseparate approved directory
These drawing must be renamed, by appending to them the letters APE.g.: 2001- PA-GA-100 will be renamed to 2001-PA-GA-100AP
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These drawings should not be modified. Their status should be changedto read only
These APPROVED drawings may now be safely referenced by others onthe design team directly from the approved directory
Drawing sheets must only contain XREF base drawings from theapproved directory with an AP suffix
Work may immediately continue on the live BASE drawing withoutadversely effecting others on the design team
This system also acts as a quality check on drawings. It ensures thatunchecked or unfinished drawings are not accidentally issued to externalconsultants, as drawing sheets only contain APPROVED drawings.
2.7 Drawing issue
All drawing information must be formally issued on RMJM sheets with adrawing issue record form (digitally or in paper form) which identifies thereason for issue, the revision status of the drawing, and the date of issue.
A master hard copy of all paper issued drawings must be initialled and datedby the Project Leader. If a drawing is re-issued as a revision, this willsupersede the previously held copy.
It is necessary to keep full size copies of the following drawings, all others canbe kept as A3 (or A2 if un-readable) copies.
The planning submission drawings, (Building warrant drawings) Any drawings used for legal documents (ownership boundaries etc.) The TENDER drawings The last revision of the CONSTRUCTION drawings AS BUILT drawings2A legible A3 copy must be kept of all issued drawings, and revisions
2.8 Revision Letters
Following revision letters have to be used in various stage of drawing issues:
Upto Tender issue - A,B,C ( Alphabets only)
From Tender to Construction - T0,T1,T2,T3..
Construction stage - 00,01,02,03..
Final Tender issue should be kept as Contract Package. It is necessary tokeep full size copies of drawings as wells as in CDs also.
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A digital copy of issued drawings must be kept in respective issue folders.
The drawing should have its XREFs bound.
If the folder is named as the issue date written backwards, the folders willdisplay in date order.
Eg: 3001 /Tender/2002-06-12 (year/month/day)
Periodically data kept in the project Archive folder should be removed andkept on CD. Two copies should be made, one held in a central location, in a firesafe or off site, and the other to be kept with the project design team.
2.9 Digital drawing issue and file sharing
These may be drawings attached to email, written to CD, or via a projectdedicated Extranet.
File types suitable for view and ploting only
If the drawing is for on screen viewing and plotting, the CAD data is notnecessary. A digital plot of the file will be sufficient. The data cannot bechanged or reused. The following file formats are suitable.
PLT or a PLOT file, often the HPGL2 file format is used DWF or AutoCAD Web Drawing Format, or an eplot PDF or Adobe acrobat fileSharing CAD data
If CAD data is required that can be re-used by others, the following options
are available for issuing data. Which you choose will depend on the frequencyof issues, and prior arrangement with the third party.
Option 1 The base drawing XREFs are BOUND into the drawing sheet.
Option 2 The drawing is saved using the command eTransmit.
This command includes the option to save all the files that are used to displayand print a drawing, to a zip file or a chosen directory. XREF paths can beremoved, and the drawing can be converted to older file formats if required.This method has the advantage of including the RMJM pen table and other
custom files in the saved set. The recipient either opens the drawings directlyfrom the directory, or can choose to file and re-path as required. Multipledrawings can be saved to the same directory, with common files overwritten.This could significantly reduce the quantity of data transmitted. eTransmit isavailable in full AutoCAD from issue 2000i onwards and ACLT 2004.
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File directory structure
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It is essential that all project data is filed in a common, coherent systemfor easy access to data. A typical folder structure has been detailedbelow.
The ADMIN folder will contain documents related the project. The07_transmittals folder will be the only one accessible to all CAD staff.
The ARCHIVE folder is a temporary storage space before data istransferred to the Archiving System.
The CAD folder will contain Cad drawings of all disciplines.The 00_Current folder and it's sub-folders under each discipline, shouldat any time contain the latest/working drawings. The folders that followare storage folders for various drawing issues. They should only containdrawing files in bound format and should not be used for working.
The GRAPHICS folder will contain presentation files and related images.
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File directory structure Project folder
The initial branches of the project-filing tree are predefined, as llustrated
The filing tree branches out into the following sub-directories
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The CADdirectory is further subdivided into the following folders:
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Current folder under CADdirectory is subdivided into the following folders:
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File directory structure Prospect folder
The initial branches of the project-filing tree are predefined, as illustrated:
The filing tree branches out into the following sub-directories
The CADdirectory is further subdividedinto the following folders:
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RMJM layering system
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Grouping drawing elements onto layers gives users flexibilityover the display of CAD data, and enables control over thevisibility of objects in different viewports and XREFs. Theadoption of a standardised and rigorously applied layeringsystem is an essential element of CAD management.
RMJM uses a layer naming convention based on BS 1192 Part 5. It must beapplied to all drawings. Layer names are divided into a series of fields. Thesefields enable layer names to be sorted and filtered easily in the AutoCAD layermanager.
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4.1 Layer naming convention
RMJM Layer name always use CAPITOL letters
RMJM layer names are divided into fields Not all fields are required, in mostcases the first 3 fields are sufficient.
Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5
Discipline / Author Category / Element Content Grade Scale
Field 1 Discipline/Author [compulsory]
This describes the discipline of the authorof the data held on a layer. This field is compulsory and consists of ONE letter only. This allows various disciplines to use the same category or element code
(field 2)
The following letters will be used to define disciples
A Architects
B Building Surveyors
C Civil Engineers
D Drainage, Sewage and road Engineers
E Electrical EngineersF Facilities Managers
G Surveyors / existing structures
H Heating & Ventilation Engineers
I Interior Designers
L Landscape Architects
M Mechanical Engineers
P Public Health Engineers
Q Quantity Surveyors
S Structural Engineers
T Town Planning
X Demolition works
Z General non-discipline (Used in Layout/Paper space)
A 030Discipline /Author Example layer name
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Field 2 category / element[compulsory]
This describes what the CAD data represents This field is compulsory and will be made up of 3 digits only This field is based on the Ci/sfB reference system. A full list of these
codes can be found in Appendix A
The names5 of most layers representing elements of the design will onlyrequire these first two fields.
Field 3 content [as required]
This describes the type of data to be found on the layer, and consists ofONE letter.
The following letters are used to categorise drawing data.
Content Name Example layer content
H Hatching A060H Section ground hatch
C Colour (solidhatching)
A080C Shadows on elevations
D Dimensions A030D Structural grid dimensions
G Graphics A210G1 Graphical display, ie. Line typeor line thickness, (alwaysfollowed by pen number field 4)
T Text A070T General drawing Text
L Levels A270L Roof ridge levels
N Number A070N Room Numbers
R Reference A070R Drawing reference
A Area/ Attribute data A070A Room Areas
A 210
Element Code
A210 D
Data TypeExample layer name
Example layer name
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Field 4 grade [as required]
This field is rarely used It describes the alternative line weight of a pre-defined layer. It is only
applicable to objects that share the same element code.
It will always follow the GRAPHICS CONTENT field G and consists of ONEcharacter only.
It describes the AutoCAD colour used.
External wall seen behind window section detail drawn in pen 1
Field 5 scale [as required]
The field is rarely used, as data of various scales generally should not bemixed in a drawing.
This field indicate the scale at which objects are to be plotted where thedrawing includes data to be plotted at various scales.
It must always be prefixed by a hyphen and consists of digits only. Toenable the filtering of layers they are always the after the sixthcharacter of the layer name.
This field might be used for dimensions and text but could also be used forsome graphical elements such as insulation drawn with the batting linetype.
Example:
A030T-20 Grid markers for plotting @ 1:20A030D-20 Grid dimension for plotting @ 1:20
A070T-50 General text labels for plotting @ 1:50
A219--20 Wall insulation for plotting @ 1:20
A210G1
Grade
A030T-20
ScaleExample layer name
Example layer name
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4.2 RMJM layer menus
To help the setting up of new layers, a bespoke layer menu has been writtenfor RMJM. This enables the creation of layers by selection from a menuhierarchy based on disciple and common building elements. A shortdescription of each layers intended content is included.
Creating layers from the menu is quick and ensures the correct namingconvention is used.
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A Layer lookup menu is also available, to help identify existing layers content.
Note this menu doesnt do anything but will help you to identify content formthe layer name.
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RMJM pen assignments
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Although AutCAD supports multiple Layout spaces, to avoidconfusion, only ONE LAYOUT tab will be used for each drawingissue sheet file.
RMJM uses plot style table or ctb file where AutoCAD coloursare interpreted by the plot style table.
RMJM will use the following pen thickness for AutoCAD colours
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RMJM-black-A1All pen plot in black except 250-255 which use shades of grey, pens1-15, 16-19 & 61-69 @ RMJM pen widths, all others at 0.18mm with theexception of every 10TH colour, which will have a line thickness of 0.5mm.
Colour 110, 120, 130, 140 will have 0.40mm in A1 ctb and 0.30mm in A3 ctb
For colour 253 in A3 ctb:- colour as use object colour with screening 80and A1 ctb:- colour properties as Black with screening 80
RMJM-black-A3Same as RMJM-black-A1, but with reduced pen thickness.
RMJM-thin.ctb
All pens in black @ pen width 0.18This Plot style can be used for plotting drawings from outside.
RMJM-Colour.ctb
Pens 1-15 in black @ RMJM pen width, the rest in various shades andtones of colour.
RMJM-Colour has been designed for colour plotting. It will plot a variety ofshades of colour and grey tones. The output is considerable different to theAutoCAD screen colour. An approximation can be viewed on screen through alayout tab, configured with Page Setup to display plot styles. Note pen No.255 will display as white (does not plot), if combined with the plotter settingsoverwrite, objects filled with this colour will overlay other content. I.e. on anelevation drawing, contex data such as people can overlay the building withoutthe need to trim. All such content should be held in a separate dwg. And usedas an XREF.
Before using RMJM-colour.ctb, a reference swatch should be printed on theoutput device.
A colour swatch file called RMJM-chroma.dwg can be found in theAutoCAD Support directory
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Element code table
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Code Drawing content Sample content
(GA) General arrangementdrawings
(TP) Local authority planningsubmission
(FR) Fire strategy(BW) Building Warrant(EN) Enabling works(EX) Existing(09) Demolition, phasing
1- Ground sub-structure/Super structure
(Structural)
(11) Ground works Soil investigation, stabilisation,testing, water control (ie trench
sheeting(12) Roads(13) Floor beds Proofing, tanking, ground bearing slab(14) Stairs structure Stairs, ramps(16) Foundations, retaining
walls, basement floors(17) Pile foundations(18) Structural frames General Structure; concrete/ steel/
timber columns, frames, etc.(19) Reinforcement Reinforcement details
2- Construction (Architectural)
(20) Part plan Enlarged plans(21) External walls Cavity walls, load bearing block work or
panel walls, curtain walling(22) Internal walls partitions Block work or metal stud partitions(23) Floors, galleries Floor slabs, beams, decking, mezzanine
floors(24) Stairs, ramps Concrete/timber/metal stairs, access
ladders(25) Demountable partitions(27) Roofs; construction Roof forms, canopies, beams, trusses,
decking(28) Building frames, other
primary elementsGeneral Structure; concrete/ steel/timber columns, frames, etc.
(29) Patent glazing
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3- Main non structural elements
(30) Miscellaneous details Traffic accessories(31) Windows and louvres Windows frame, glass, curtain-walling,
etc, lintels, sills(32) Doors Doors, hatches, grilles, shutters(33) Floors Screeds, raised access floors(34) Stairs Handrails, balustrades, barrier
systems(35) Suspended ceilings Suspension system, ceiling tiles access
hatches(37) Roof Roof windows, roof lights, access
hatches
4- Finishes
(41) External wall finishes; Cladding: render, rain screen, sandwichpanels
(42) Internal wall finishes Plaster, wallpaper, paint
(43) Floor finishes Carpets, tiles,(44) Stair finishes Nosing, tread inserts, trims, rods(45) Ceiling finishes(47) Roof finishes Roof membranes, tiles, cladding,
accessories
5- Services: piped, ducted
(50) General Legend, typical details etc(52) Drainages Storm water, foul water, condensate
etc(53) Plumbing Water supply (dwg no starts from 100)
Irrigation (dwg no. starts from 300)(54) Gases supply Gas fittings, steam, air(55) Compressed air Refrigeration installations,
components(56) Space heating Boilers, radiators, ceiling, under floor(57) Air conditioning
VentilationChilled water
(58) Waste disposal, drainage Refuse chutes, hoppers, bins,drainage, rainwater, soil and wastesystems
(59) Flues, fuel storage Flues, chimneys, liquid fuel takes
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6- Services: electrical
(60) Site services, General Legend, standard details, generators,main intake, control gear
(61) Distribution schematic Distribution schematic diagrams, DBschedules
(62) Power Power circuits, trunking, conduits,cabling
(63) Lighting Fittings, emergency lighting, circuits,trunking conduits, cabling
(64) Communications Telephone and data cabling, homeautomation, BEMS
(65) Telecommunications,ELV system
Audio systems, bells. Clocks,televisions
(66) Vertical Transport Lifts, escalators, access cradles,cranes
(67) Earthing & Lprotec General earthing, safety earth,lightning protection, clean earth
(68) Security, controls CCTV, access control, audio & videointercoms, security system
(69) Fire systems Fire detection & alarm, voice alarm,fire fighting system
7- Fittings
(71) Signs Signage(72) Furniture Furniture and accessories: desks,
chairs, blackboards(73) Catering equipment Sinks, cookers, kitchen units, vending
machines(74) Sanitary WCs, WHBs, showers, bathroom
accessories(75) Cleaning Washing machines, ironing machines(76) Storage Cabinets, storage units, shelves,
lockers(77) Special fittings Prison, hospital, church fittings(78) Art installations
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8- Planning
(81) Site/area/room planning Space use planning
(91) Site information(92) Earthworks Contours, spot heights
(93) Land drainage Pipes, sprinklers(94) Soft landscape Planting(95) Roads, paving Kerbs, road layout, footpaths(96) Services and utilities External service routes M/E/P(97) Hard landscape Benches, walls, street furniture(98) Special landscape
featuresPonds, lakes swimming pools
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Layer code names
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The following list offers a relatively comprehensivebreakdown of building elements.
To restrict the number of layers in a drawing it is suggestedthat in the majority of situations these can be limited to thegeneral layers (ending in 0), i.e. A210 for external walls, A310
for windows, and so on. Further sub-division is only requiredwhere it is necessary to distinguish between different typesof the same element, i.e. masonry external walls (A210) andcurtain walling (A214).
DRAWING CONTROL000 XREF/BLOCK insertion layer
TITLE INFORMATION010 Paper space title frames
010T Paper space text key, notes010G Graphic additional title data
020 Layout Viewport & Model Space viewport extents020T Model space multiple viewport match line text
GRIDS030 Structural grid lines030D Structural grid dimensions030T Structural grid labels031 Setting out grid034 Ceiling grid035 Survey grid039 Internal planning grid
CONTROL POINTS042 Survey setting out point045 Setting out point049 Insertion point
DRAWING INFORMATION070 Plan information070A Areas
070D Dimensions070L Levels070N Room numbers070R Drawing references070T Text079-A Revision A cloud and text
CONTEXT080C Shadows081 Vehicles
082 People083 Vegetation084 Trees085C Sky
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GROUND, SUBSTRUCTURE [100]
GROUNDWORK111 Ground relief - embankments, cutting, slopes111H Embankments hatch113 Ground composition - stabilised ground114 Groundwater
115 Underground - underpinning, tunnels, culverts, land drainage119 Parts, accessories - excavations, trenches, cut and fill
FLOOR BEDS131 Floors on the ground131B Floors on the ground below131H Floors on the ground hatch132 Suspended floors134 Beds for plants136 Ground underwater - pools139 Parts, accessories - damp proofing, reinforcement, insulation
FOUNDATIONS162 Retaining walls, diaphragm walls163 Water retaining walls - caissons164 Foundations - pad, foot, strip164B Foundations below164H Blinding164N Foundations numbers169 Parts, accessories - dam proofing, reinforcement, insulation
PILE FOUNDATIONS171 Sheet piling172 Insitu formed foundations - bored, cased, uncased172H In-situ formed foundations hatch172N Pile number173 Pre-formed foundations - driven, jacked, screwed179 Parts, accessories reinforcement
REINFORCEMENT190 Reinforcing bars190B Reinforcing bars indicative190-B1 Reinforcing bars bottom B1190-B2 Reinforcing bars bottom B2190D Reinforcement line extent
190M Reinforcing bar mesh190T Reinforcing bars text190-T1 Reinforcing bars top T1190-T2 Reinforcing bars top T2
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PRIMARY ELEMENTS, CARCASS [200]
EXTERNAL WALLS210 EXTERNAL WALLS - General211 Complete walls - cavity and inner walls212 Outer leaf of external walls213 Inner leaf of external walls
214 Curtain walls215 Retaining wall216 External framing and cladding218 Other walls - parapet, gable219 Parts, accessories - reinforcement, ties, insulation, damp-proofing
INTERNAL WALLS, PARTITIONS220 INTERNAL WALLS, PARTITIONS - General221 Complete internal walls223 Partitions - fixed or demountable225 Service poles226 Internal framing or cladding
228 Other walls - party walls229 Parts, accessories - reinforcement, ties, insulation
FLOORS230 FLOORS - General232 Slab floors, monolithic floors234 Composite, assembled floors235 Concrete plinth237 Balconies, galleries238 Other floors - metal decks, metal plates239 Structural openings
STAIRS240 STAIRS _ General240B Stairs below241 Ramps241B Ramps below242 Straight243 Dog-leg244 Curved and spiral245 Escape stairs, open-well stairs246 Ladders
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JOINTS250 Longitudinal joints251 Transverse joints252 Expansion joints253 Construction joints254 Induced joints255 Contraction joints256 Other joints
ROOFS270 ROOFS - General271 Flat Roofs, terraces272 Pitched roofs274 Folded plate roofs275 Other roofs - domes, steeples, spires276 Space-frame roof277 Canopies278 Retractable roofs
279 Parts, accessories - decking, trusses, insulation
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BUILDING FRAMES280 BUILDING FRAMES - General281 Metal columns282 Concrete columns282P Concrete columns - podium283 Metal beams284 Concrete beams
285 Timber frames286 Space-frames as building frames287 Other frames - shafts, ducts, chimneys289 Parts, accessories - reinforcement, connections290 Truss291 Bracing292 Purlins, Sag rods293 Steel vertical elements294 Metal base plate295 Steel bolts296 RC wall
297 Concrete pedestal298 Existing structure
Please use these suffixes with layer codes to indicate what the layer contains:
B Below/Behind
D DimensionsF Solid fillH HatchN NumberT Text
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SECONDARY ELEMENTS, COMPLETION OF STRUCTURE [300]
EXTERNAL WALL COMPLETIONS310 EXTERNAL WALL COMPLETIONS - General311 Patio sliding doors312 Shop-fronts, entrances313 Composite window/door openings
314 External windows315 External doors316 Revolving doors317 External hatches, meter-box doors318 Other wall completions - louvered, barred319 Parts, accessories - lintels, sills, *ironmongery
INTERNAL WALL COMPLETIONS320 INTERNAL WALL COMPLETIONS - General323 Composite window-door openings324 Internal windows325 Internal doors
327 Internal hatches, serveries329 Parts, accessories - internal lintels, arches
FLOOR COMPLETIONS330 FLOOR COMPLETIONS, SECONDARY ELEMENTS - General331 Access floors, cavity floors333 Raised floor-grid, metal docks335 Floor doors/openings, trap-doors
STAIR COMPLETIONS340 STAIR BALUSTRADES, HANDRAILS - General
CEILING COMPLETIONS350 CEILINGS - General351 Suspended ceilings, tiles, panelled352 Suspended ceilings, louvered359 Parts, accessories - insulation, access hatches
ROOF COMPLETIONS370 ROOF COMPLETIONS - General371 Roof lights373 Composite window/door openings to roofs374 Roof windows375 Roof balustrades, parapets378 Roof walkways
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FINISHES TO STRUCTURE [400]
EXTERNAL WALL FINISHES410 EXTERNAL WALL FINISHES - General411 Sandwich cladding with external/internal lining412 Wall cladding panels413 Weather-boarding, shiplap cladding
414 Wall cladding tiles, mosaic415 Coatings to external walls, render419 Parts, accessories - external insulation
INTERNAL WALL FINISHES420 INTERNAL WALL FINISHES - General421 Dry lining422 Plastered internal walls423 Timber finishes425 Coatings to internal walls - paint426 Wall covering - paper, vinyl429 Parts, accessories - insulation, trim
FLOOR FINISHES430 FLOOR FINISHES - General431 Joint-less floor finishes - cement, resin432 Rigid tile and slab flooring - ceramic, stone433 Flexible tile and sheet flooring - plastics434 Strip flooring - timber435 Carpets, carpet tiles436 Floor screeds439 Parts, accessories - adhesives, skirting, trim
STAIR FINISHES440 STAIR FINISHES - General441 Stair treads, nosing442 Stair trim, skirting
CEILING FINISHES450 CEILING FINISHES - General451 Ceiling boards, panels, applied direct to surface452 Ceiling coatings, plaster459 Parts, accessories - cornices, architraves, covers
ROOF FINISHES470 ROOF FINISHES - General471 Roofing membranes472 Mastic asphalt roofing473 Roof tiles, slates474 Sheet roof cladding475 Roof screeds479 Parts, accessories - trim, vents, sealants
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SERVICES [500]
GENERAL500 Mechanical service-General500T Mechanical service-General text500D Mechanical service-General dim
WASTE DISPOSAL, DRAINAGE
520 DRAINAGE General521 Refuse disposal522 Gaseous wastes523 Internal building drainage-soil523V Drainage vent pipe524 Gray water drainage525 Rainwater pipes526 Internal building drainage-waste527 Condensate drain pipe528 Drainage castings - covers, frames, gullies529 Parts, accessories - traps, vents, manholes
WATER AND LIQUID SUPPLY (Plumbing)530 WATER AND LIQUID SUPPLY - General531 Cold water supply532 Hot water return533 Hot water supply534 Hot water from individual appliances535 Special water supply - softened, de-ionised536 Equipments (pumps, W H, Calorifier etc)537 Petrol, oil supply538 Irrigation services
539 Irrigation equipmentsGAS SUPPLY540 GAS SUPPLY - General541 LPG pipework542 LPG equipments543 Compressed air pipework544 Medical gases and medical vacuum545 Vacuum supply546 Special gasses547 Compressed air equipments549 LPG equipments
SPACE COOLING550 SPACE COOLING - General551 Central refrigeration cooling water/space cooling cold rooms552 Environmental cooling555 Refrigeration fixed equipment - mortuary blood banks556 Equipment cooling (grilles, ancillary equipment)
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HVAC560 Supply air duct work561 Return air ductwork562 AC grilles, diffusers563 Extract air duct work - kitchen564 Fresh air duct work565 Smoke ventilation ductwork566 AC FCU, AHU equipments
567 Extract grilles & diffusers - kitchen & toilet568 Existing HVAC services569 Toilet extract ductwork
CHILLED WATER570 Chilled water flow571 Chilled water return572 Chillers, heat exchangers, pumps & equipments etc573 Air conditioning by local appliances574 Existing CHW services576 Mechanical ventilation, central ventilation
579 Smoke ventilationPUBLIC HEALTH AND RAW WATER580 Public health and raw water590 Parts, accessories - flues, flue linings, boilers - General591 Domestic heating services - pipe work595 Environmental heating services - pipe work598 Boiler flue
FIRE FIGHTING690 Fire fighting general (pumps, valves etc)692 Fire hose reel pipes
693 Dry riser pipework695 Existing sprinkler services695F Existing fire fighting services696 Sprinkler pipework697 Sprinkler head698 Fire hose reels, extinguishers etc
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ELECTRICAL & COMMUNICATIONS [600]
GENERAL SITE SERVICES600 Legend symbols600T Legend text601 Standard details601T Standard details text
601D Standard details dimensions602 Site power603 Site lighting604 Site comms605 Site ELV607 Site ltng protection608 Site security609 Site fire alarm
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY610 Electrical schematic610T Electrical schematic text
611 Mains intake to local control gear612 High-voltage supply and distribution cabling613 High-voltage switchgear and power systems plant614 Electrical management system615 Low-voltage main power distribution616 Public mains electrical supply617 Emergency, standby supply618 Low-voltage switchgear and power system plant619 Parts, accessories - distribution boards, switchgear, meters
POWER SUPPLY
620 POWER SUPPLY - General621 Small power circuit/conduiting622 Power containment623 Electrical accessories - sockets, plugs, meters624 Power trench625 Electrical busbar626 Electrical common services627 Mechanical equipment628 Mech. Equipment circuit/conduiting629 Mech. Equipment containment
LIGHTING630 LIGHTING - General631 Lighting luminaire632 Lighting conduiting/circuiting633 Lighting trunking634 Lighting common635 Ref and switches636 Floodlighting638 Emergency lighting containment639 EM lighting and ref
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COMMUNICATIONS640 COMMUNICATIONS - General641 Comms outlet (voice & data)641C Comms cabling/conduiting642 Comms containment643 Comms patient/staff call643C Comms patient/staff call containment644 Data terminals- PCs, terminal equipment, workstations
645 Home automation devices/outlets646 BEMS646C BEMS conduiting/containment647 Home equipment648 Frames voices, data, general649 Other devices-modems, MSAUs
TELECOMMUNICATIONS650 TELECOMMUNICATIONS651 ELV conduiting/containment652 MATV, CATV outlets
652C MATV, CATV outlets conduiting/cabling653 MATV tray/trunking654 Clock & Bell system654C Clock & Bell system conduiting/containment655 PABGM devices/outlets655C PABGM conduiting/containment656 Data peripherals - PCs, terminal equipment, workstations657 Host equipment658 Frames - data, general659 Other devices - multiplexers, MSAUs, modems
TRANSPORT
660 TRANSPORT - General661 Transport detail661D Lift detail662 Transport scheme663 Cleaning cradles664 Escalators665 Conveyors666 Moving pavements667 Cranes, hoists668 Mechanical - pallets669 Parts, accessories - pulleys, motors, controls
EARTHING670 EARTHING - General671 Safety earth674 Lightning protection676 Functional earth678 RF grid
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SECURITY PROTECTION680 SECURITY PROTECTION - General681 Combined security/fire protection682 Security services burglar protection, access control equipment683 CCTV system683C CCTV system conduiting684 CCTV system containment685 Intercom system
686 Intercom containment687 Control, monitoring services, sensors, damper control688 Access control system688C Access control system conduiting/containment689 Parts, accessories - buzzers, bells, alarms
FIRE SYSTEMS690 FIRE SYSTEMS - General691 Fire alarm devices692 Fire alarm circuiting/conduiting
693 Fire alarm containment694 Voice alarm devices695 Voice alarm conduiting696 Sprinkler system698 Fire extinguishers, hose-reels, cabinets699 Hazardous and poisonous substances
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FITTINGS AND FURNITURE [700]
SIGNS AND CIRCULATION710 Circulation fittings - General711 Signs, lettering, notice-boards712 Display fittings, plant displays713 Entrance mats, frames714 Emergency signs718 Reception fittings
REST, WORK FITTINGS720 REST, WORK FITTINGS - General721 Bedroom fittings - beds, wardrobes722 Rest fittings - easy-chair, settees723 Work fittings - workstations, desks, benches725 Work fittings - tables, chairs726 First aid - furniture and equipment
727 Drawing furniture728 Engineering work-benches and small machinery729 Display boards
KITCHENS FITTINGS730 KITCHENS, CULINARY FITTINGS - General731 Kitchen units, worktops732 Kitchen sinks, disposable units, draining boards734 Cooking appliances - cookers, fryers, grills, ovens735 Culinary storage appliances - fridges, freezers736 Bar fittings738 Vending machines, drinking fountains, water coolers
SANITARY FITTINGS740 SANITARY FITTINGS - General741 Sanitary suites742 Washing fittings - baths, bidets, showers, basins743 Drying fittings - towel rails, driers744 Water closets, urinals745 Incinerators, macerators747 Sanitary supply - soap dispensers, sanitary towel dispensers748 Other sanitary fittings mirrors
CLEANING FITTINGS750 CLEANING FITTINGS - General751 Washing machines753 Drying machines755 Sterilising equipment758 Dry cleaning machines759 Dishwasher
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PLANNING & SPACE USE [800]
801 Ownership boundary802 Application boundary803 Site boundary
AREA USAGE810 Master-planning, building/room use
811 Area1-boundary811T Area1-text / label811A Area1-area size811H Area1-hatch811C Area1-colour hatch812 Area2813 Area3 etc.
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EXTERNAL WORKS [900]
901 North point, scales, title blocks
SITE INFORMATION911 Boundary lines, survey benchmarks912 Bearing and distance labels913 Easements, rights-of-way, setbacks
917 Existing buildings918 Proposed buildings919 Railways
SURVEY INFORMATION921 Existing contours922 Proposed contours923 Spot elevations, heights924 Retaining walls925 Cut and fill926 Daylight and sunlight lines927 Notes and calculations
LAND DRAINAGE930 LAND DRAINAGE - general931 Sprinklers932 Layout, coverage933 Secondary pipes934 Mainline pipes935 Pipe sizes936 Valves, meters937 Other equipment939 Schedules
LANDSCAPING940 LANDSCAPING - general941 Existing trees942 Proposed trees943 Trees to be removed944 Shrubs945 Ground cover946 Grass and lawns947 Boulders948 Rock, bark and other landscaping beds949 Schedules
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ROADS, PAVING, CAR PARKING951 Road centre-lines952 Kerbs953 Parking bays954 Traffic islands, roundabouts955 Disabled ramps, signs, features956 Paths
957 Pavements958 Roads.-959 Schedules
EXTERNAL SERVICES AND UTILITIES961 Water main962 Foul drainage, sewer system963 Surface water, storm sewers964 Gas main965 HV supply966 LV supply967 Comms.968 Fire main969 Schedules
EXTERNAL HARD WORKS971 Fencing972 Walls973 Gates, barriers, bollards974 Benches, seats975 Decks and bridges976 Street furniture, waste-binds977 Playground equipment
978 Lighting979 Schedules
SPECIAL LANDSCAPING981 Swimming pools, spas982 Sports facilities983 Ponds984 Lakes985 Wetlands, special areas986 Sheds, summer-houses989 Schedules
ENVIRONMENTAL991 Slope 998 Air and sound quality