Technical Drawings in Interiors

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS IN INTERIORS 4(1+3)

Lesson 11:Orthographic Drawings - Drawing Floor Plans

Check list for floor plans

1. Border and title block.
2. Title and scale of the drawing in the title block.
3. Drawing number in the title block.
4. North arrow in the upper left corner of the drawing sheet.
5. Exterior walls and interior walls.
6. Outline of patios and porches.
7. Windows with the proper window symbol for operations (sliding, casement).
8. Doors with the proper door symbol for operations (swinging, folding).
9. Concept of floor plan view
10. Wall openings, arches, and soffits with dotted/hidden lines. These should be called out in a note.
11. Ceiling changes with dashed lines in a small project. These should be culled out in a note such as FLAT CEILING, CEILING SLOPES DOWN, or CATHEDRAL CEILING PEAK.
12. Window numbers (typically 1/4" diameter circle with 1/8" lettering). Window numbers should match an accompanying window schedule.
13. Door numbers (typically 1/4" diameter circle with 1/8" lettering). Door numbers should match an accompanying door schedule.
14. Room/area/closet labels (typically by using 1/8" lettering).
15. Stairs with directional arrows for UP or DOWN.
16. Indicate chimneys.
17. Wheelchair access circles with dashed lines. Also show handrails and grab bars where necessary.
18. All kitchen fixtures and appliances including sinks, counters, cabinets, shelving, range, refrigerator, etc.
19. All bathroom fixtures.
20. Other appliances such as clothes washer, dryer, laundry tubs, water softener, hot water tank, etc.
21. Any built-in interior features.
22. Dimensions.
23. Notations.
24. Title and scale of the plan under the plan view.