1. Université St-Esprit de KASLIK – Faculté des Beaux Arts
United States Version 4.0
National CAD Standard
Université St-Esprit de KASLIK – Faculté des Beaux Arts

2. Université St-Esprit de KASLIK – Faculté des Beaux Arts
United States Version 4.0
National CAD Standard
Université St-Esprit de KASLIK – Faculté des Beaux Arts
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3. National CAD Standard Presented by: Roland Aboujaoude
United States Version 4.0
National CAD Standard
Université St-Esprit de KASLIK – Faculté des Beaux Arts
Presented by: Roland Aboujaoude
[ARCHITECT],
[USEK]
[Nov 2011]
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4. RELEVANCY Who Should Care about the NCS? Architects
Engineers (all types)
Facility Managers
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Owners
Specifiers
Draftspeople
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Students
Academic Faculty
HOW STANDARDS HELP **
RELEVANCY

5. NCS is known as the “National Cad Standards” for architecture, engineering and construction; it is called also “the standard”.
NCS intent during the design phase is to speed the transfer of information between owner, designer, consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
During construction, NCS intent is to reduce time in finding and referencing information between owner, designer, consultants, products suppliers and manufacturers.
WHAT IS
THE NCS?
Interrelated tools, guidelines and standards for drawings
Specifies Graphic Organization
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MasterFormat™, PageFormat™ and SectionFormat™ organize specs; NCS organizes drawings
-9: WHAT IS THE NCS?
The National CAD Standard™ is a group of related standards, guidelines, and tools to help you organize and present facility drawing information.
 Used for: planning, design, and construction and operation of facilities.
 Just as MasterFormat™ , SectionFormat™ and PageFormat™ help you organize text in specifications, the NCS helps you organize graphical information in drawings.
NCS BACKGROUND & CONCEPTS **
NATIONAL CAD STANDARD™ CONCEPTS

6. National CAD Standard NCS Scope of work:
United States Version 4.0
National CAD Standard
A Consensus Standard Incorporating Industry Publications
NCS Scope of work:
DataOrganization: (Organize cad files) it addresses issues such as layer name, discipline designators, line weights, pen assignments and the graphic organization of the construction drawing sheets.
Data exchange: Helps to guarantee the future utility of today’s Cad data files.
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7. National CAD Standard COMPONENTS United States Version 4.0
A Consensus Standard Incorporating Industry Publications
COMPONENTS
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8. National CAD Standard Chapter 1: Layers:
United States Version 3.1
National CAD Standard
A Consensus Standard Incorporating Industry Publications
Chapter 1: Layers: 
Discipline - Major group - Minor Group – 2nd minor group - status
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9. AIA CAD LAYER GUIDELINES AA - AAAA - AAAA - X
Discipline Designators (mandatory)
AA - AAAA - AAAA - X
Major Group (mandatory)
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AIA CAD
LAYER
GUIDELINES
AA - AAAA - AAAA - X
One or Two Minor Groups (optional)
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The CAD Layer Guidelines provide a uniform standard for naming CAD layers; as with all of the principles in the NCS, adopting the CAD Layer guidelines will increase inter-office efficiency, and streamline delivery.
Each layer is named using four components-
 Discipline Designators,
 Major Group Designators,
 Minor Group Designators, and
 Status
AA - AAAA - AAAA - X
Status (optional)
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AIA CAD LAYER GUIDELINES OVERVIEW

10. DISCIPLINE DESIGNATORS AI Architectural Interiors
LEVEL 1 (MANDATORY)
LEVEL 2 (OPTIONAL)
G General
H Hazardous Materials
V Survey / Mapping
B Geotechnical
W Civil Works
C Civil
L Landscape
S Structural
A Architectural
I Interiors
Q Equipment
F Fire Protection
P Plumbing
D Process
M Mechanical
E Electrical
T Telecommunications
R Resource
X Other Disciplines
Z Contractor/Shop Drawings
O Operations
AI Architectural
Interiors
AS Architectural Site
AD Architectural
Demolition
CG Civil Grading
CP Civil Paving
SF Structural Framing
DP Process Piping
EL Electrical Lighting
One or Two Alpha Characters
Mandatory
Coordinated With Drawing Set Organization
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 14: DISCIPLINE DESIGNATORS
Here we see a list of Level 1 and Level 2 Discipline Designators. The level two, or second alpha character, is optional. However, it is recommended that you consistently use either one or two characters on each project- consistently.
These are mandatory.
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DISCIPLINE DESIGNATORS

11. DESIGNATORS MAJOR GROUP Discipline: A - Architectural
ANNO - General Information
AREA - Area
BAGS - Baggage Handling Equipment
CLNG - Ceiling Information
COLS - Columns
DETL - Detail Information
DOOR - Doors
ELEV - Elevations
EQPM - Equipment
FLOR - Floor Information
GLAZ - Windows
LITE - Lights
PROP - Properties Information
ROOF - Roof Information
SECT - Sections
STAT - Demolition (used only in creating Existing Demolition model files)
WALL - Walls
Identifies: Major Building Systems or
Drawing Views,
or,
Annotations.
Mandatory
Coordinated With Drawing Set Organization
User-defined Major Groups are NOT Permitted
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 15: MAJOR GROUP
Identifies: Major Building Systems, or a Drawing View (if the layers are organized by view, rather than system), or by Annotations.
This level is mandatory, and cannot be user-defined.
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MAJOR GROUP DESIGNATORS

12. DESIGNATORS MINOR GROUP Differentiates a Major Group FULL Full Height
One or Two Sets of Four Characters
Optional
May be User-Defined: A-Z, 0-9, ~
FULL Full Height
PART Partial
IDEN Identification
PATT Pattern
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The optional Minor Group Designators differentiate a Major Group, and can be user-defined. Common Minor Groups are listed in the NCS. User-defined can be any alpha-numeric character or a tilda (~).
FREE-AGENT RULE:
Please note that the Layer Lists shown for each discipline are the "prescribed" layer lists.  However, as part of the NCS V2 ballot process, the Project Committee approved what we call "the free agent rule," which is documented on page CLG-8 of NCS V3.  The free agent rule essentially says that a Major Group abbreviation may be combined with any discipline designator to create a layer name, provided that the definition of the abbreviation remains unchanged, and the resulting layer name makes sense.  Similarly, any Minor Group abbreviation may be combined with any Major Group abbreviation to create a layer name, with the same caveats.
Essentially, the V2 Project Committee recognized that it was impossible to anticipate all possible layer names that a user might need, and that we should encourage the use of approved four-character abbreviations and their definitions by other disciplines.  Otherwise, each discipline might craft its own Layer List with similar (but different) abbreviations and definitions.
So even though a particular Major Group abbreviation such as "WALL" might not appear on the prescribed Layer List for a particular discipline such as "I" for Interiors, the layer name "I-WALL" is a valid NCS layer name.
Note, however, that the free agent rule does not permit Major Group abbreviations to be used as Minor Group abbreviations and vice versa, except in those cases where they already exist in both categories on a prescribed Layer List.
NCS V3.1 includes an appendix of all Major Group abbreviations (across all disciplines) in alphabetical order, to help facilitate implementation of the free agent rule and the use of approved four-character abbreviations and their definitions.  Ditto for the Minor Group abbreviations.  This will also allow Project Committee members who wish to submit new prescribed Layer Names or Layer Lists to check their proposed submissions against existing abbreviations and definitions to avoid duplicate use.
NEW
User-defined Minor Group field codes: Four character, alphanumeric and/or “~”
Process Layers may be defined by individual systems or groups of systems
Expanded Landscape Layer List
New Major and Minor Groups added to Equipment, Mechanical, and Interior Layer lists
Equipment Layer added to the Fire Protection Layer List
Two character Discipline Designator
Second optional Minor Group
Expanded Drawing View Layer List
Commentary on ISO layer format compliance
Annotation Minor Groups
Free agent rules that allow:
Major Group abbreviation to be combined with any Discipline Designator
Minor Group abbreviation to be combined with any Major Group
Previous Version 2.0 CAD Layer Guidelines amendments added new discipline designators for:
Survey/mapping & Geotechnical
Civil Works
Process
Operations
Survey/Mapping
Civil
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Telecommunications
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MINOR GROUP DESIGNATORS

13. STATUS FIELD DESIGNATORS
Differentiates Construction Phase or Type
Optional
N New work
E Existing to remain
D Existing to demolish
F Future work
T Temporary work
M Items to be moved
X Not in contract
1-9 Phase numbers
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 17: STATUS FIELD
The Status Field indicates when the construction is going to take place, or the phase of the work. It is optional.
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STATUS FIELD DESIGNATORS

14. AA – N NN AA – N NN SHEET TYPE & SEQUENCE SHEET TYPE SEQUENCE
DESIGNATORS
AA – N NN
SHEET TYPE
0 General (symbols
legend, notes, etc.)
1 Plans (horizontal)
2 Elevations (vertical)
3 Sections (sectional,]
wall & stair)
4 Large Scale Views
5 Details
6 Schedules and Diagrams
*User-Defined Sheet Type Designators May NOT Fall in Another Category
Always Include 2-digit Sequence Designator
Do NOT use “00”
7 User Defined*
8 User Defined*
9 3D Representations
(isometrics,
perspectives,
photographs)
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 25: SHEET TYPE AND SEQUENCE DESIGNATORS (15 min)
The second component of the Sheet Identification Format is the Sheet Type Designator. The Sheet Type is identified by a single numerical character. All sheet types may not apply to all discipline designators. It is not necessary to use all the Sheet Types for a project, or within a discipline.
The use of Sheet Type Designators does not preclude combining different types of drawings on the same sheet for simplicity. For instance, it is acceptable to: Place profile drawings on sanitary sewer or Road Sheets. OK to place same scale sections on the same sheet as large-scale plans of stairs and escalators. OK to place schedules on a plan sheet when the information is closely associated.
IMPORTANT: When the type of drawings are mixed, clearly identify all of the drawings contained on the sheet in the Sheet Title Block.
The third component of the sheet identification format is a two-digit Sheet Sequence Number. The first sheet of each series is numbered “01,” followed by “02-99.” “00” is not permitted.
AA – N NN
SEQUENCE
01-99
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SHEET TYPE ND SEQUENCE DESIGNATORS

15. SAMPLE DRAWING Sheet Sheet Title DESIGNATORS G - 001 Title Sheet
C Notes and Symbols
S Foundation Plan
A Floor Plan
A Exterior Elevations
A Wall Sections
A Door and Frame Schedule
P Plumbing Site Plan
P Plumbing Riser Diagram
M HVAC Plan
E Power Plan
E Lighting Plan
E Electrical Details
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 26: SHEET NAME EXAMPLES
Even if your project may not require more than one digit, it is recommended that you use two digits for efficient electronic file and facility management databases.
On plan sheets, it may be desirable to replicate the floor name within each discipline. This makes sheets A-102, M-102, and E-102 the Second Floor Plan for each of the various disciplines.
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SHEET NAME EXAMPLES

16. SAMPLE DRAWING Sheet Sheet Title DESIGNATORS
CD-101 Site Demolition Plan
CG-101 Grading Plan
LI-101 Landscape Irrigation Plan
SF-101 Roof Framing Plan
SF-501 Framing Details
AS-101 Architectural Site Plan
AG-101 Signage Plan
IN-601 Interior Finish Schedules
ES-101 Electrical Site Plan
EP-101 Electrical Power Plan
EL-101 Electrical Lighting Plan
TI-101 Intercom Plan
Hyphen Must Follow Level-2 Discipline Designator (NEW)
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 27: SAMPLE DRAWING DESIGNATORS
These slides illustrate examples of sheets with Level 1 designators in the order in which they would appear in the drawing set.
The discipline designator, 1 or 2 alphabetical characters
The sheet type designator, 1 numerical character
The sheet sequence number, 2 numerical characters.
NEW in Version 3.1: Hyphen Must Follow Level 2 Discipline Designator
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SHEET NAME EXAMPLES

17. MODULE 2 SHEET ORGANIZATION
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The Sheet Organization Module sets up guidelines for consistent and systematic presentation of drawings, organized on sheets. It provides a consistent sheet format, A location system for drawings on a sheet, and Guidelines for management, notation, and title block information.
SHEET ORGANIZATION
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SHEET ORGANIZATION: MODULE 2

18. COMMON SHEET SIZES MARK SIZE mm (in) TYPICAL USES
A x 279 (8.5 x 11) Project book; supplemental
drawings; mock-up sheets.
B x 432 (11 x 17) Supplemental drawings;
mock-up sheets.
C x 559 (17 x 22) Small projects in preferred
plan scale.
D x 864 (22 x 34) Projects in preferred plan
scale; government projects.
E x 1118 (34 x 44) Large projects in preferred
plan scale; mapping & GIS.
NOT SHOWN:
A0-A4, A-F
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I’m sure you all recognize some of these, and their common usages.
MARK SIZE mm (in) TYPICAL USES
A x 279 (8.5 x 11) Project book; supplemental drawings; mock-up sheets.
B x 432 (11 x 17) Supplemental drawings; mock-up sheets.
C x 559 (17 x 22) Small projects in preferred plan scale.
D x 864 (22 x 34) Projects in preferred plan scale; government projects.
E x 1118 (34 x 44) Large projects in preferred plan scale; mapping & GIS.
A x 1188 (33.1 x 46.8)Same.
A1 594 x 841 (23.4 x 33.1) Projects in preferred plan scale. Government projects.
A2 420 x 594 (16.5 x 23.4) Small projects in preferredplan scale.
A3 297 x 420 (11.7 x 16.5) Reduced drawings; supplemental drawings; mock-up sheets.
A4 210 x 297 (8.3 x 11.7) Project book; supplemental drawings; mock-up sheets.
A x 305 (9 x 12) Project book; supplemental drawings; mock-up sheets.
B x 457 (12x 18) Supplemental drawings; mock-up sheets.
D x 914 (24 x 36) Projects in preferred plan scale; government projects.
E x 1219 (36 x 48) Large projects in preferred plan scale; mapping and GIS.
F x 1067 (30 x 42) Alternate size for projects in preferred plan scale.
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COMMON SHEET SIZES

19. SHEET LAYOUT Production Data Area Drawing Area Title Block Area
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 31: SHEET LAYOUT
Let’s talk about Sheet Layout for a moment This slide illustrates the 3 main areas of the drawing sheet:
 The Production Data Area,
 The Drawing Area and
 The Title Block Area.
The Drawing and Title Block Areas are required; the Production Data Area is optional.
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SHEET LAYOUT AREAS

20. DATA AREA PRODUCTION Production Information: Production block
File path
Sheet file name
Default settings
Pen assignments
Printer/ plotter
commands
Overlay drafting
control data
Reference file (s)
Layers plotted
Production hours
Scanning scale block
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 32: PRODUCTION DATA AREA
The Production Data Area contains information about the Sheet production, such as:
Production block
File path
Sheet file name
Default settings
Pen assignments
Printer/ plotter commands
Overlay drafting control data
Reference file (s)
Layers plotted
Production hours
Scanning scale block
It is optional
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PRODUCTION DATA AREA

21. DRAWING AREA DRAWING AREA Contains: Keynotes Key plans Schedules
Other graphic Information
DRAWING AREA
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 33: DRAWING AREA
The Drawing Area is that portion of the sheet containing drawings, keynotes, key plans, schedules, and other graphic and text data necessary to illustrate the work.
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DRAWING AREA

22. DRAWING AREA 1 2 3 4 5 A B C D A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 Divided into Modules
Columns are Numbers
Rows are Letters 1 2 3 4 5 A B C D A B C D
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 34: DRAWING AREA
The Drawing Area is subdivided into user defined modules arranged into rows and columns which are identified by letters and numbers 1 2 3 4 5
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DRAWING AREA GRID

23. DRAWING AREA 1 2 3 4 5 A B C D A B C D MODULE ** 1 2 3 4 5
Modules Identified by Letter & Number
A Drawing May Comprise Several Modules
Use Module Coordinates for ID 1 2 3 4 5 A B C D A B C D
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MODULE **
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The grid coordinate system is used as an address system for locating drawings on the sheet. A1 is always in the lower left hand corner of the sheet. Each module is identified by a letter and a number. A drawing may comprise one or more drawing modules. 1 2 3 4 5
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DRAWING AREA GRID MODULE

24. DRAWING AREA Drawing Number as Determined by Coordinate
GRID
XXXX
Drawing Number as Determined by Coordinate
XXX XX XX
XXXXX XX
XXXX
XXXX XXX
XXXXX
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XXX
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Finding detail information has always been a challenge for the user -designer, supplier, contractor and owner- because of the lack of uniformity. For the builder and sub-contractors, the NCS system will make locating information faster. Module identification is established by the coordinates for the lower left hand corner of the module
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX C4
X:X
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DRAWING NUMBER

25. AREA TITLE BLOCK Contains: Designer Project Issue Block
Client/ Management
Sheet Title
Sheet ID Information
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 37: TITLE BLOCK AREA
Another significant area of sheet information is located in the Title Block Area. It is always on the right side of the sheet and contains 6 blocks for project information consisting of:
Designer identification block,
Project identification block,
Issue date block,
Management block,
Sheet title block, and
Sheet identification block.
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TITLE BLOCK AREA

26. AREA TITLE BLOCK Horizontal Text Format: Vertical Text Format
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Vertical Text Format
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There are two standard formats for the title block- Horizontal and Vertical. The Horizontal Text Format is more commonly used, and is the preferred format. This format allows titles to be read easily on hard copy drawings whether the drawings are in use, or stored in rolls, or stored in flat files.
In either the Horizontal or Vertical text formats, the sheet identification block is always oriented horizontally.
DESIGNER IDENTIFICATION BLOCK
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION BLOCK
ISSUE BLOCK
MANAGEMENT BLOCK
SHEET TITLE BLOCK
SHEET IDENTIFICATION BLOCK
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TITLE BLOCK TEXT ALIGNMENT

27. DESIGNER ID BLOCK Contains: Name Address Telephone & Fax
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address
Consultants
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Contains this information.
Professional Seals
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DESIGNER BLOCK COMPONENTS

28. PROJECT ID BLOCK Contains: Project name Project address
Building / facility name
Construction phase sequence
Project logo
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 40: PROJECT ID BLOCK
Sits under the Designer Identification Block, and contains this information.
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PROJECT ID BLOCK COMPONENTS

29. ISSUE BLOCK Contains: Phase Issue Dates Addendum issue dates
Clarification dates
Revision issue dates
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 41: ISSUE BLOCK
Contains all of the Dates of issue.
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ISSUE BLOCK COMPONENTS

30. BLOCK MANAGEMENT Contains: Drawing Preparer’s Project Number
CAD Drawing File Number
Drawn by
Checked by
Copyright
Always Horizontal, Regardless of Text Format.
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 42: MANAGEMENT BLOCK
Contains drawn by, copyright, etc information. This block is ALWAYS horizontal.
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MANAGEMENT BLOCK COMPONENTS

31. BLOCKS SHEET TITLE SHEET ID
Always Horizontal, Regardless of Text Format
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 43: SHEET TITLE & SHEET IDENTIFICATION BLOCKS
Always Horizontal, regardless of title block orientation.
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SHEET TITLE AND SHEET ID BLOCKS

32. MODULE 3 SCHEDULES NCS: CSI’S UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS) **
ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE
ROOM
NAME
ROOM #
FLOOR BASE WALL CEILING NOTES
ENTRY VCT RUBBER PAINT SAP
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OFFICE CPT RUBBER PAINT SAP
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SCHEDULES
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SCHEDULES: MODULE 3

33. MODULE 04 DRAFTING CONVENTIONS
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DRAFTING CONVENTIONS
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DRAFTING CONVENTIONS: MODULE 04

34. DRAFTING DRAFTING CONVENTIONS
Includes:
Drawing Orientation and North Arrow
Grid System
Drawing Block Format
Drafting Layout
Scale
Lines
Dimensions
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 50: DRAFTING CONVENTIONS
The objective of the module is to provide a standard format for graphic and textual information for creators, readers and users of drawings.
DRAFTING CONVENTIONS
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DRAFTING CONVENTIONS OVERVIEW

35. DRAFTING DRAFTING CONVENTIONS
Subjects Covered:
Material Indications
Cross-Ref
Symbols
Drawing Types
General
Plans
Elevations
Sections
Large Scale Views
Details
Schedules &
Diagrams
3-D Representations
Mock-Up Drawing Set
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 51: DRAFTING CONVENTIONS
It covers subjects like:
Drawing Orientation and North Arrow
Grid System
Drawing Block Format
Drafting Layout
Scale
Lines
Dimensions
DRAFTING CONVENTIONS
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DRAFTING CONVENTIONS OVERVIEW

36. ORIENTATION & NORTH ARROW
Sides of Building Parallel with Sheet Edges
Detail Orientation Same as Floor Plan
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 52: ORIENTATION & NORTH ARROW
Here are some examples of recommended drafting conventions in Module 4:
Sides of building should be parallel with sheet edges
Detail orientation should be the same as the floor plan
Plan north and actual north.
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ORIENTATION AND NORTH ARROW

37. LINE WIDTHS 1.00 Fine 0.18 1.40 Thin 0.25 2.00 Medium 0.35 Wide 0.50
Line Width in mm
Fine 0.18
1.00
Thin 0.25
1.40
2.00
Medium 0.35
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Wide 0.50
 53: LINE WIDTHS
The module includes the recommended use of lines. If you have always questioned what a line on a drawing meant this module chapter will define lines for the user and reader of the drawings.
These line descriptions and widths have been coordinated with the U. S. Coast Guard’s Plotting Guidelines.
Fine Line: (0.18mm) Material indications, surface marks, hatch lines
Thin Line: (0.25mm) 3 mm (1/8”) text, dimension lines, leaders, extension lines, dotted lines, dashed lines, break lines, hidden lines, setback lines, center line, grid lines
Medium Line: (0.35mm) 4 mm (5/32”) to 10 mm (3/8”) text, object lines ,property lines, text, terminator marks, door and window elevations, schedule grid accent lines
Wide Line: (0.50mm) 6 mm (7/32”) to 10 mm (3/8”) text, edges of interior and exterior elevations, profiling, cut lines, property line, section cutting plane line
Extra-Wide Line: (0.70mm) 13 mm (1/2”) to 25 mm (1”) match lines, border, large titles, footprints, title block borders, sheet borders, schedule outlines
1.00mm: Major title underlining and separating portions of designs
1.40mm: Border sheet outlines and cover sheet line work
2.00mm: Border sheet outlines and cover sheet line work
Extra Wide 0.70
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LINE WIDTHS

38. EXAMPLE 151 152A STORAGE STORAGE 152B 151 152 Each Door Has Unique ID
Door Number Same as Room No.
Multiple Doors Labeled with A-Z
(New NCS 4.0 Symbol)
151
152A
STORAGE
STORAGE
152B
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152
 54: EXAMPLE
In this example, doors have the same number as their room. Multiple doors are labeled A-Z.
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DOOR SYMBOLS

39. EXAMPLE NCS: CSI’S UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS) ** DOOR SYMBOLS
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DOOR SYMBOLS

40. EXAMPLE NCS: CSI’S UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS) ** DOOR SYMBOLS
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DOOR SYMBOLS

41. EXAMPLE Example NCS Plan A-GRID-IDEN A-ANNO-TAG Detail Designator
A-GRID-DIMS
A-ANNO-IDEN
Door TAG
WindowTAG
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SECTION
WALL SECTION
Example NCS Plan

42. GRID REFERENCE REFERENCE GRID INDICATORS 3 4 5 2 1 D C B A
Vertical Grid at Top, Numbered Left-Right
Horizontal Grid on Right, Alphabetized Bottom-Top
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 55: REFERENCE GRID
A common graphic on drawings, this slide illustrates the formation of column grid lines and location of grid marks on a drawing for each project to be consistently laid out . For each user - think of the general contractor - to always understand where the building grid will start.
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REFERENCE GRID INDICATORS

43. MARKS TERMINATOR Consistent Orientation
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 56: TERMINATOR MARKS
Always make sure your terminator marks are oriented consistently.
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TERMINATOR MARKS

44. DRAWING BLOCK FORMAT Reference Grid & Dimension Area
Graphic Notation Area
Margin
Title Area
Drawing Module Lines
XXXXX XX
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XXX
 57: DRAWING BLOCK FORMAT
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SECTION **
X:X
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DRAWING BLOCK FORMAT

45. DRAWING BLOCK FORMAT Reference Grid & Dimension Area
Graphic Notation Area
Margin
Title Area
Drawing Module Lines
XXXX
XXX XX XX
XXXXX XX
XXXX
XXXX XXX
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XXXXX
XXX
 58: DRAWING BLOCK FORMAT
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SECTION **
X:X
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DRAWING BLOCK COMPONENTS

46. TITLE AREA Drawing Module Lines Drawing ID Drawing Number
Drawing Title
Drawing Scale
North Arrow
Graphic Scale (Optional)
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SECTION **
X:X
X X X X X
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DRAWING BLOCK TITLE AREA

47. BENEFITS Simplifies & organizes
Standardizes placement of drawing components
Standardizes placement of information for all drawings
Consistent format for all drawings
Works with all projects regardless of size
GRID
XXXX
XXX XX XX
XXXXX XX
XXXX
XXXX XXX
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XXXXX
XXX
 60: BENEFITS
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SECTION **
X:X
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BENEFITS OF NCS

48. BLOCK LOCATION FIRST DRAWING SECOND DRAWING FOURTH DRAWING
Locate Frequently- Used Drawing Block Lowest, by Title
Move Upward, to Left
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 61: BLOCK LOCATION
Organize your drawings from bottom to top, right to left, starting around Module A1.
 Like so
 Like So
FIRST DRAWING
SECOND DRAWING
FOURTH DRAWING
THIRD DRAWING
NOTE BLOCK
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BLOCK LOCATION AND ORGANIZATION

49. MODULE 5 TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS
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 62: MODULE 05: TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Objective: To provide a standard resource for construction terms and their abbreviations. It establishes standard spelling of terms and abbreviations.
TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS
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TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS: MODULE 05

50. MODULE 5 TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS
Includes:
Preferred Terms
Standard Drawing Abbreviations
When to Use Abbreviations
Formats for Abbreviations
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 63: MODULE 5
Subjects covered include:
Preferred terms
Standardizing abbreviations on drawings
Determining when to use abbreviations
Establishing formats for abbreviations
TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS
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TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS OVERVIEW

51. MODULE 5 TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS
Provides:
Consistent Communication
Consistent Terms
Notes on Common Usage and Non-Preferred Terminology
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These are some of the benefits of referencing the Terms and Abbreviations Section.
TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS
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TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS OVERVIEW

52. TERM QUIZ PREFERRED Gypsum Wall Board Gypsum Wallboard Gypsum Board
Sheet Rock
Drywall
Gypsum Panel
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 65: PREFERRED TERM QUIZ
What is the “preferred term” for this product?
 Gypsum Board
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PREFERRED TERM QUIZ: NAME THIS PRODUCT

53. TERM QUIZ PREFERRED CAULK CAULKING CALK CALKING SEALANT
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 66: PREFERRED TERM QUIZ
What is the “preferred term” for this product?
 Sealant. How many got it right/ wrong? How many got it right, and the NCS got it wrong? Talk to me afterward- I’ll have you fill out an application for a Task Team.
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PREFERRED TERM QUIZ: NAME THIS PRODUCT

54. TERM QUIZ PREFERRED CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT
CONCRETE BLOCK
CINDER BLOCK
CONCRETE MASONRY
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 67: PREFERRED TERM QUIZ
What is the “preferred term” for this product?
 Concrete Masonry Unit.
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PREFERRED TERM QUIZ: NAME THIS PRODUCT

55. TERM QUIZ PREFERRED GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER
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 68: PREFERRED TERM QUIZ
What is the “preferred term” for this product?
 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
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PREFERRED TERM QUIZ: NAME THIS PRODUCT

56. QUIZ PREFERRED hdwr hw. Hdwr. HDW. hdw. HDW ABBREVIATION
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What is the preferred abbreviation for “Hardware?”
 HWD
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PREFERRED ABBREVIATION QUIZ: “HARDWARE”

57. QUIZ PREFERRED el EL elev ELEV ELV ABBREVIATION
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 70: PREFERRED ABBREVIATION QUIZ
What is the preferred abbreviation for “Elevation?”
 EL
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PREFERRED ABBREVIATION QUIZ: “ELEVATION”

58. QUIZ PREFERRED CP CONC PVMT CPMT PCCP CONPVMT CCCP Concrete Pavement
ABBREVIATION
QUIZ CP
CONC PVMT
CPMT
PCCP
CONPVMT
CCCP
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 71: PREFERRED ABBREVIATION QUIZ
What is the preferred abbreviation for “Concrete Pavement?” (Hint: It’s not the last one)
 PCCP
Concrete Pavement
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PREFERRED ABBREVIATION QUIZ: “CONCRETE PAVEMENT”

59. If thr cn be any dbt / cnfsn abt abbrv mnng, DN’T USE.
GENERAL
RULES
Word Yes No
Elevation EL El
Gypsum Board GYP BD Gyp Bd
Equals EQ Eq
Invert Elevation INV EL INV. EL.
Catch Basin CB C.B.
Typical TYP TYP.
If thr cn be any dbt / cnfsn abt abbrv mnng, DN’T USE.
No Lower Case
No Periods
Don’t Abbreviate Words Less than 5 letters long
Avoid Abbreviations Where Possible
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 72: ABBREVIATION GENERAL RULES
In Accordance With CSI’s Project Resource Manual, it is Not the Objective of the Module to Encourage the Use of Abbreviations.
Terms With Five Letters or Less Should Not Be Abbreviated, Except in Schedules. Commonly Used Terms (Such As “Equal” and “Tread” Have Been Included.
If thr cn be any dbt / cnfsn abt abbrv mnng, DN’T USE.
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GENERAL ABBREVIATION RULES

60. MODULE 6 SYMBOLS 3 2 Includes: Symbol Classifications
Over 6,000 Graphic Symbol Representations
How Symbols are Organized D2
A-512 3
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 73: MODULE 6: SYMBOLS
Objective: Establish and organize symbol formats used in construction drawings
Subjects covered include:
Symbol classifications
Over 1000 graphic representations for symbols
How symbols are organized
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SYMBOLS: MODULE 06

61. ‘ ‘‘ +/- X # x & @ S SYMBOL TYPES Foot (feet) Inch (inches) Brick andat
Plus or
Minus
Multiply by, by
Number,
Pound
Degree(s)
Bench Mark Indicator SD
Storm Drain
EL 100
Existing Elevation
Indicator
1-3 Hour Fire Resistive Construction
Graphic Scales 3
Sheet Keynote
101
VESTIBULE
Room Identifier D2
A-512
Detail Indicator 2
Reference Grid
Indicator
Earth
Brick
Finish Wood
End Grain
Construction Lumber S 3
Three-Way Switch CB
Round Catch Basin
Disconnect Switch
ERV-1
Exhaust Roof Vent Fan
Left Single Hinged Door
Square Table
w/ Armless Chairs
General Sink
Shower Stall
Reference Symbols
Line Symbols
Identity Symbols
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Template Symbols
 74: SYMBOL TYPES
There are 6 types of symbols in the National CAD Standard™ . The first is Reference Symbols.
 Reference Symbols refer the reader to information in another area of the set of drawings. With the exception of the scale symbol itself, these symbols are scale-independent.
 Line Symbols indicate continuous objects and are either single or double lines. These symbols are also scale-independent.
 Identity Symbols indicate individual objects and are generally used in mechanical and electrical drawings. They often symbolize the object or work result without necessarily physically resembling the thing. Consequently, these symbols are scale-independent.
 Template Symbols resemble the actual objects being symbolized. These symbols are scale-dependent.
 Material Symbols graphically indicate certain materials and are used to help the reader differentiate one material from another. These symbols can be either scale-dependent or scale-independent.
 Text Symbols graphically indicate a word or words and may be used in notations on drawings. Text symbols are those symbols that are commonly found on a computer keyboard or typewriter.
For letter symbols, dimensionless numbers, mathematical symbols, and subscript symbols see 1997 ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook.
Material Symbols
Text Symbols
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TYPES OF SYMBOLS

62. SYMBOL ORGANIZATION NEW in 3.1: Symbols Now Organized by MF2004
Symbols Sub-Organized by Type
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 75: SYMBOL ORGANIZATION (45 min)
Symbols are now organized by MasterFormat™ number and type in NCS 3.1.
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SYMBOL ORGANIZATION

63. X X X GENERAL RULES Instead of:
“ROSEY RED BRICK BY ACME BRICK COMPANY”
Use:
“FACE BRICK”
Use Brief, Generic Language X X
Use Capitalized, Sans serif, Proportional,
Non-stylized Fonts
G GYPSUM BOARD
G GYPSUM BOARD
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 90: HELPFUL HINTS
Be Brief. Use standard, SanSerif Fonts, such as Arial. Times New Roman is a Serif Font.
“Serifs” are the little nubby things on the ends of letters. Fonts like Book Antiqua, Courier New and Times New Roman have Serifs. When printed, Serif fonts often have a distinctive feel. However, they are not suited well for computer screens.
“SanSerif” means “Without Serifs.” Fonts such as Arial, Tahoma, and Verdana are examples of non-stylized, Proportional, San Serif fonts.
“Stylized” or “Non-Proportional” fonts include, Comic Sans MS, Monotype Corsiva, or any artsy or novel fonts.
14.97
14.97
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NOTES GENERAL RULES

64. PLOTTING GUIDELINES Allow Consistent B&W Printing from Color Files
Consistent Color Mapping
Allow CAD Vendors to Develop Color Mapping
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 99: PLOTTING GUIDELINES
In the future, the plotting guidelines will:
Improve process by which plots are produced in accordance with the originator’s intentions
Expand to include colors, line types, text, and standard sheet sizes regardless of CAD application used
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PLOTTING GUIDELINES GENERAL PRINCIPLES

65. PLOTTING EXAMPLE GUIDELINES NCS: TRI-SERVICES PLOTTING GUIDELINES **
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 100: EXAMPLE (done)
Here is what you’ll see in the Guidelines
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PLOTTING GUIDELINES EXAMPLE

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