📏 Plan Scale & Symbols

Architectural drawings rely on graphic scales and standard symbols:

• North Arrow: Orientation
• Section Cut: Circle with arrow → see detail
• Elevation Mark: Arrowed circle → see exterior elevation
• Door/Window Tag: Hexagon or circle keyed to schedule

🧱 Wall Types & Assemblies

• Interior Partition: 2×4 studs, 1/2″ GWB both sides
• Demising Wall: 2×6 studs, 5/8″ Type X both sides
• CMU Wall: 8″ block w/ grout, rebar @ 48″ OC
• Exterior Veneer: 2×6 studs + sheathing + brick veneer

🚪 Door & Window Schedules

Schedules define size, type, hardware, glazing:

• Door Tag: D-101 → 3′-0″ × 7′-0″, hollow metal
• Window Tag: W-201 → 4′ × 5′ alum. storefront

🖌️ Room Finish Schedules

Typical finish abbreviations:

• PT-1: Paint type 1 (walls)
• ACT-1: Acoustic ceiling tile, type 1
• CT-1: Ceramic tile, type 1
• RB: Rubber base

📐 Elevations & Sections

• Elevation Symbols: Arrow circles — exterior views
• Section Cuts: Arrows with detail callouts
• Detail Bubbles: Refers to enlarged construction detail

♿ ADA & Life Safety

• Door Clear Width: 32″ min
• Corridor Width: 36″ min (44″ in assembly)
• Restroom Turning Radius: 60″ circle
• Exit Signs: Illuminated @ exits

📝 Your Notes & Links