Chapter 17 FloorPlan Dimensions and Notes Introduction Dimensions

Chapter 17 Floor-Plan Dimensions and Notes

Introduction ± Dimensions • Provide measurements used for construction • Found on all types of architectural drawings • Presented using lines, numerical values, and symbols, or notes and specifications • Drawings must include all dimensions needed for construction

Floor-Plan Dimensions ± Aligned dimensioning ± Dimensions are 1/8” high • (3/16” ok with computer) • (4” when using 1/4” = 1’-0” scale) ± Units are in feet and inches above 12”

Exterior Dimensions ± Overall dimensions are located outside of stud walls ± First line is smallest dimension from exterior wall to center of a window, door, or inside edge of an interior wall ± Second line is from outside wall to major jogs in walls ± Third line is the overall room sizes ± Fourth line is overall sizes

Exterior Dimensions BOOK WAY Local WAY • Garage • Interior Walls

Interior Dimensions ± Locate interior walls and features in relation to exterior walls ± Between interior walls are dimensioned from same side all the way across for layout purposes ± Windows and doors are dimensioned to center unless it is implied that the offset is 4” from an adjacent wall or directly in the center ± Implied Center

Standard Features ± Standard features are not required to be dimensioned • What are some examples? ± Items marked as NIC are “Not in Contract” (Typically shown in hidden lines) ± Cabinets noted with widths (upper and lower) ± Dimensions may be indicated as a note 4” • What are some examples? • Shelving configurations • Stair treads & risers • Door and window returns

Masonry on Foundation ± Masonry veneer - veneer is noted or dimensioned separately ± Foundation walls- dimensioned to the edges and noted when not full height at openings Floor plan dimensioning Foundation plan dimensioning

Masonry on Foundation ± Foundation walls- dimensioned to the edges and noted when not full height at openings

Masonry Veneer on the Floor Plan ± Masonry veneer • Application of thin (4") masonry to the exterior of a wood-frame structure - Can also be applied to interior frame partitions’

Dimensioning Arc and Circular Floor Plan Features ± Features originating from the foundation do not require floor plan dimensions • Referencing dimensions on the floor plan is a good idea • Other features are dimensioned by location and radius or diameter dimension

Floor Plan Notes and Specifications ± Specific notes relate to specific features • Include: - Window and door schedule - Room names and appliance labels - Tub, shower, and spa labels - Fireplace or solid fuel–burning appliance labels - Stair and closet labels - Access, firewalls, and floor lines ± General notes apply to features on the entire drawing • Commonly lettered in field of the drawing

Notes and Specifications ± Keynote -page specific notes ± Specific notes -relate to specific features ± General notes -apply to the entire drawing

Designing Floor Plans Using Standard Construction Modules ± Material conservation and construction labor simplification is important to consider • Standard inch construction modules are 12", 16", and 24" - When possible, design the overall building and major projections using these modules

Floor Plan Materials ± Identified on the floor plan with: • Notes • Characteristic symbols • Key symbols

Room Titles on Floor Plans ± Rooms are labeled with a name on the floor plan 9’ CLG CARPET

Other Floor Plan Symbols ± Cross-Section Symbols Shows the location on the floor plan where a crosssection is taken

Cross Section Examples