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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Sheet Sizes
2.3 Sheet Layout
Drawing Area
Title Block Area
Production Data Area
Cover Sheet
The single most important determinant in selecting the sheet size is to prepare a floor plan drawing on a single sheet
without dividing the plan into sections. Large projects, however, may require the plan to be divided into multiple parts
depending upon sheet size and scale. When plans are divided, a key plan is necessary on each plan sheet to indicate
the sector or quadrant location. The key plan location is described in the drawing area portion of this module.
As of January 1, 1992, the federal government requires all construction documents used for federal government projects
to be developed using the International System of Units (Systeme International d'Unites), or SI System, commonly called
the metric system. Typically, government agencies also require that construction documents be prepared on American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) sheet sizes. UDS Figure 2.2-1 indicates the standard sheet sizes and their typical
uses.
SHEET SIZES
ANSI
ISO
Architectural
Mark
Size mm
(inches)
Mark
Size mm
(inches)
Mark
Size mm
(inches)
Typical Uses
216 x 279
(8.5 x 11)
A4
210 x 297
(8.3 x 11.7)
229 x 305
(9 x 12)
Project book.
Supplemental drawings.
Mock-up sheets.
279 x 432
(11 x 17)
A3
297 x 420
(11.7 x 16.5)
305 x 457
(12 x 18)
432 x 559
(17 x 22)
A2
420 x 594
(16.5 x 23.4)
457 x 610
(18 x 24)
559 x 864
(22 x 34)
A1
594 x 841
(23.4 x 33.1)
610 x 914
(24 x 36)
864 x 1118
(34 x 44)
A0
841 x 1189
(33.1 x 46.8)
914 x 1219
(36 x 48)
762 x 1067
(30 x 42)
UDS Figure 2.2-1 ANSI, International Organizations for Standardization, and all but F of Architectural size sheets have
a consistent sheet module within each system. The sheet size for each type of sheet is an equal module to the next
larger sheet size.
Sheet margins are the space between the edge of the sheet and the sheet area. The sheet margins may vary depending
on plotter capabilities, sheet size, and sheet area dimensions.
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. The drawing area is divided into modules. Factors that may influence the
number and size of modules include sheet size, margins, title block area, client requirements, and typical drawing block
size. The user should establish a standard drawing module size as required to meet these factors. Examples of typical
modules may be 38 mm 38 mm, 75 mm 75 mm, and 150 mm 150 mm (1" x 1", 3" x 3", 6" x 6"). Modules should
remain the same throughout the drawing set. This allows the creation of library files of standard graphic and text
information that may be located easily within the drawing area grid or be moved between sheets or projects. Refer to
Drawing Set Organization, UDS section 1.4 for a discussion of library files.
Individual drawings may comprise one or more drawing modules.
Drawing modules containing graphic or textual information are called
drawing blocks. Each drawing block is identified by the drawing area
coordinate system.
and increasing toward the top of the sheet. Each module is therefore identified by a letter and a number. A drawing block
may be composed of one or more drawing area modules and is identified based on the lower left hand location.
Therefore, a drawing located in the lower left hand corner of the drawing area, two modules high by two modules wide,
would be identified as A1. UDS Figure 2.3-2 indicates examples of how several drawings would be identified.
It is preferred that drawing area coordinates be positioned outside the drawing area itself, although some plotting
hardware may require that the coordinates be located within the drawing area. At a minimum these coordinates should
be placed on the left hand side as well as the top or bottom of the drawing area. Coordinates may be placed in the sheet
margins to avoid interfering with text and graphics in the drawing area. However, it is preferred that they appear on all
four sides of the drawing area. Coordinates are not required for schematic design drawings.
This numbering system allows drawings to be numbered during early stages of the project or as late as construction
record drawings while providing for a consistent location throughout the drawing set and project cycle.
Note Block
The note block is the module or modules within the drawing area where keynotes, general notes, and key plans are
located. Not all sheets will have a note block. The note block is located in the far right column of the drawing area. A key
plan block, when used, should always be located in the lowest module of the note block. Refer to UDS Figure 2.3-3. If
the sheet does not have a note block locate the key plan block in the lowest module next to the title block. Refer to UDS
Figure 4.2-14 in the Drafting Conventions, UDS section 4.2.
Issue Block
Management Block
The management block is the portion of the title block area that
contains the management information generally used for project
filing, record keeping, or other project management information.
Refer to UDS Figure 2.3-8. Data fields in this block may include:
Drawing preparer's project number
Owner's contract number
Owner's project number
File number
Design/construction phase number
CAD drawing file number
Drawn by
Checked by
Copyright
When projects require space to indicate special management information, such as owner approval, the management
block should be expanded to include them.
Sheet Title Block
The sheet title block is the portion of the title block area that indicates the type of information presented on the sheet.
Refer to UDS Figure 2.3-9. The sheet may contain one or more types of drawings. The title block may only include the
major type of information shown on the sheet, or may indicate multiple types of information (e.g., floor plan, schedules,
and details).
Reference file(s)
Layers plotted
Production hours
Scanning Scale Block
The scanning scale block contains a graphical scale that may be used
if the sheet is to be scanned, photographically reduced, or microfilmed.
Cover Sheet
The cover sheet is unique to the sheet organization format. The cover
sheet may identify the project, owner, and other project team members
involved in preparing the drawings. The cover sheet may also contain a
photograph, rendering of the project, or logo of the owner or preparer.
UDS Figure 2.3-13 Production data area.
If the cover sheet contains specific project data such as a list of sheets,
a listing of abbreviations, general notes, a building code summary, or a key plan, etc., it should be identified with a sheet
identifier containing the discipline designator G for general, sheet type 0, and the sequence number 01 (G-001). Refer
to Drawing Set Organization, UDS section 1.7 for further explanation of the sheet identification format.
= 1'-0"
3" scale:
3/4"
= 1'-0"
1-1/2" scale:
3/8"
= 1'-0"
1" scale:
1/4"
= 1'-0"
3/4" scale:
3/16" = 1'-0"
1/2" scale:
1/8"
1/4" scale:
1/16" = 1'-0"
1/8" scale:
1/32" = 1'-0"
1/16" scale:
1/64" = 1'-0"
= 1'-0"
The UDS Figure 2.4-1 is included below for use as a template for preparing scaled mock-up sheets.
UDS Figure 2.4-1 11" x 17" Mock-up sheet of a full size ANSI D 34" x 44" sheet.
Mark
mm
inches
ANSI
216 x 279
8.5 x 11
279 x 432
11 x 17
432 x 559
17 x 22
559 x 864
22 x 34
864 x 1118
34 x 44
A4
210 x 297
8.3 x 11.7
A3
297 x 420
11.7 x 16.5
A2
420 x 594
16.5 x 23.4
A1
594 x 841
23.4 x 33.1
A0
841 x 1189
33.1 x 46.8
229 x 305
9 x 12
305 x 457
12 x 18
457 x 610
18 x 24
610 x 914
24 x 36
914 x 1219
36 x 48
762 x 1067
30 x 42
216 x 279
24 x 36 (8.5 x 11)
279 x 432
30 x 42 (11 x 17)
ISO
Architectural
Mock-up