1. (a)

   1. (1) The following represents the minimum requirements, standards, and expectations applicable to all drawings prepared for bidding and construction on state projects.
   2. (2) Refer to 22 CAR § 111-1505 for a description of the contents of each discipline submittal.
   3. (3) Not every category will be used on every project.
   4. (4) The design professional shall select the appropriate categories for each specific project.
2. (b) Arrangement of drawings. Drawings shall be arranged in the following order with the discipline identifying character shown: T Title Sheet & Index TS Topographical Surveys & Plot Plan Drawings B Boring Logs & Soils Data D Demolition Drawings C Civil Site Drawings L Landscaping Drawings FA Fire Service Access Drawings A Architectural Drawings K Kitchen Equipment Drawings S Structural Drawings M Mechanical (HVAC) Drawings FP Fire Protection Drawings (Sprinkler Systems) P Plumbing Drawings E Electrical Drawings *Special Category Drawings (Assigned by the Design Review Section) *For special categories such as laboratory case work, acoustical plans, and audio-visual plans that do not readily fit into the defined categories, contact the Building Authority Division for a drawing category assignment.

3. (c) Drawing numbers.

   1. (1) Drawings shall be sequenced by discipline letter and number, i.e., A1, A2, A3.1, A3.2, S1, S2, and the like.
   2. (2) For large projects (exceeding twenty (20) sheets), the Design Review Section recommends the designer use a flexible numbering system such as A1.01, A1.02 for plans, A2.01, A2.02 for sections, and the like.
   3. (3) This will allow the designer to insert additional drawings as the project develops without requiring a renumbering of sheets.

4. (d) Sizes of drawing sheets.

   1. (1) Drawing sheet size, except in special cases approved by the Design Review Section, shall be twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches (24” x 36”) (preferred) or, alternatively, thirty inches by forty-two inches (30” x 42”).
   2. (2) Drawings shall be prepared to be suitable for microfilming and for making clear, legible half-size reproductions.

5. (e) Lettering.

   1. (1) Unnecessary letter embellishments, poor spacing, careless lettering, weak lines, and lettering which is crowded or too small result in illegible films and poor reproductions.
   2. (2) The minimum height for hand lettering on all projects shall be one-eighth inch (1/8”).
   3. (3) Mechanical (typed or CAD) lettering shall be one-tenth-inch minimum and in all caps.
   4. (4) Make minimum gaps between lines equal to one-half (1/2) the letter height.
   5. (5) Lettering and line weight must be in accordance with classical drafting practices.
6. (f) Detail numbers. Each plan view, section view, or detail shall be given an individual detail number to facilitate written and verbal communication.

7. (g) Scales.

   1. (1) An indication of the scale of the object drawn shall be located directly under the title of each plan, elevation, section, detail, and the like, for example, scale is one-eighth inch equals one foot (1/8” = 1’-0”).
   2. (2) All floor plans shall be drawn at a minimum scale of one-eighth inch equals one foot (1/8” = 1’-0”).
   3. (3) The use of a smaller scale for floor plans must be approved in writing by the Design Review Section prior to the first submittal.
   4. (4) Avoid odd size scales such as three and thirty-second inches equals one foot (3/32” = 1’-0”) as these scales often lead to takeoff errors.
   5. (5) In addition to the standard inch/foot scale, provide a graphic bar scale that can be used for the approximation of dimensions on reduced size plan sets.
   6. (6) Use break lines and match lines for larger building plans.
   7. (7) For sheets with one (1) plan such as a floor plan or site plan, the title should be located centered under the main part of the plan or at the lower right-hand corner of the sheet.
   8. (8) The north arrow should be located at the right side of the title.

8. (h)

   1. (1) Provide a master listing of all applicable abbreviations and symbols used in the set of drawings or provide a listing of all common abbreviations and symbols at the beginning of the drawings and provide a listing of the discipline specific abbreviations and symbols at the beginning of each discipline.
   2. (2) For complex piping schematics, electrical riser diagrams of special system layouts, the designer is encouraged to provide an abbreviated legend of symbols on those specific sheets to minimize the need to flip sheets to find critical symbols.

9. (i) Topographic and civil site drawings shall conform to the approved site plan and shall show:

   1. (1) Building location by dimensions;
   2. (2) Existing and approximate new finished grades;
   3. (3) Roads and walks;
   4. (4) Temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control devices; and
   5. (5) Stormwater management facilities.

10. (j)

    1. (1) Boring logs representing soil conditions encountered in the site investigation including pertinent logs from previous explorations in the project location should be presented in the project manual for informational purposes.

    2. (2) Logs shall show:

       1. (A) The ground elevation;
       2. (B) The depths of borings;
       3. (C) Depths and classifications/descriptions of materials encountered;
       4. (D) Blow counts per ASTM D-1586;
       5. (E) Ground water elevation; and
       6. (F) Other pertinent information.
    3. (3) Boring locations relative to the project shall be shown on a small-scale location plan or on the site plan.

11. (k)

    1. (1) Building floor plan drawings for all disciplines shall be oriented the same to avoid confusion and to facilitate overlaying of drawings.
    2. (2) It is customary for a building plan to be oriented with north toward the top or left edge of the sheet.
    3. (3) All plans shall have a north arrow for orientation.
    4. (4) For projects where the plan is divided and shown on multiple sheets, provide a key plan on each plan sheet and crosshatch or shade the area of the key plan shown on the sheet.
    5. (5) Provide clearly defined match lines and reference the sheet where the match can be found.
    6. (6) Avoid showing construction information across the match lines as this can lead to confusion and duplication of material counts.

12. (l)

    1. (1) The drawings shall describe/show the work to be provided by the contractor.
    2. (2) Existing features, structures, or improvements to remain shall be so noted.
    3. (3) Existing features, structures, or improvements to be demolished and/or removed shall be clearly identified.
    4. (4) Work, improvements, demolition, or construction which the department will perform or have performed by separate contract shall be identified as “Not in Contract” or “NIC” if the abbreviation has been defined.
    5. (5) Do not use the phrase “Work by Others”.

13. (m)

    1. (1) All foundation and floor plans shall be drawn to a scale not less than one-eighth inch equals one foot (1/8” = 1’-0”) with all necessary dimensions shown.
    2. (2) Roof plans are preferred at one-eighth inch equals one foot (1/8” = 1’-0”) scale.
    3. (3) However, roofs without mechanical equipment and metal/shingled pitched roofs may be drawn at a one-sixteenth inch equals one foot (1/16” = 1’-0”) scale if approved in writing by the Design Review Section prior to the first submittal to the department.
    4. (4) Foundation, floor, and roof plans shall show all permanent equipment vents, utilities or pipe penetrations, openings, and such items affecting the construction.
    5. (5) All plans shall be provided with column numbers or grid numbers to facilitate written and verbal communication describing the location of specific information on the plan.
14. (n) Design live load capacity for all floors and the roof in pounds per square foot shall be noted on structural floor plans.

15. (o)

    1. (1) Every floor plan or partial plan or space shall be provided with a unique room number and/or name.
    2. (2) All schedules shall reference the specific room number to which the schedule applies.
    3. (3) Reflected ceiling plans shall show room numbers, locations of lights, HVACR items, sprinkler heads, speakers, smoke detectors, etc.
16. (p) Enlarged plans to one-fourth-inch scale shall be furnished to clearly show the location and arrangement of built-in equipment/casework and of the furniture, fixtures, and equipment which influence the location of utilities, including electrical, plumbing, and heating, and the assignment of space within the project.

17. (q)

    1. (1) A minimum of one (1) transverse and one (1) longitudinal section through the building shall be shown along with as many additional sections as are needed for understanding the overall construction requirements.
    2. (2) Include necessary dimensions on each.
    3. (3) All elevations shall be drawn to scale at not less than one-eighth inch equals one foot (1/8” = 1’-0”).

18. (r)

    1. (1) Typical wall sections shall be drawn at not less than three-quarter inch equals one foot (3/4” = 1’-0”) scale.
    2. (2) Typical window, door, and special opening details shall be drawn at one and one-half inches equals one foot (1-1/2” = 1’-0”) scale or larger.
19. (s) Provide stair sections for each stair configuration including dimensions, sizes, framing members, components, and any special details required.
20. (t) Provide all necessary interior and exterior details, including special doors, windows, woodwork, paneling or other decorative work, toilets and washrooms, and the like, with plans and elevations at a minimum scale of one-quarter inch equals one foot (1/4” = 1’-0”) and with construction details at a minimum of three-quarter inch equals one foot (3/4” = 1’-0”).

21. (u)

    1. (1) Door schedules shall include door number, label or type, size, material, frame, lintel, and remarks.
    2. (2) Also provide elevation and detail references.
    3. (3) Window schedules shall include make or type, size, material, and lintel remarks.
    4. (4) Also provide elevations and details, if required, for complete description.
    5. (5) Finish schedules shall include space or room number, space name, floor finish, wall type/finish, ceiling type/finish, ceiling height, base, wainscot, remarks, and other comments, if required.

22. (v)

    1. (1) Provide an enlarged plan view of each unique mechanical, electrical, or equipment room.
    2. (2) Equipment room plans shall be drawn at one-quarter inch equals one foot (1/4” = 1’-0”) scale minimum.
    3. (3) Provide a minimum of one (1) section through each equipment room drawn at one-quarter inch equals one foot (1/4” = 1’-0”) scale minimum to clarify the height of equipment, ductwork, piping, etc.
    4. (4) Provide one (1) longitudinal section and one (1) transverse section through the building (minimum) to show mechanical and electrical work with relation to the work by other disciplines.
    5. (5) Provide other partial sections as required to clearly explain the scope of the work and to describe the restrictions at congested areas.

23. (w) Relation of drawings and specifications.

    1. (1) Drawings generally indicate the scope of work, locations, relationships, and dimensions while specifications generally indicate quality, performance, and installation requirements.
    2. (2) Drawings and specifications shall supplement each other and must not conflict.
    3. (3) Terminology used in specifications and drawings should be the same.
    4. (4) For state projects, the drawings and specifications are considered complimentary of each other, and neither shall take precedence over the other.
    5. (5) Where conflicts arise between the drawings and specifications, the more stringent requirement shall apply.

24. (x)

    1. (1) Since the final plan review drawing submittals are, in the opinion of the design professional, complete and ready for bid, all drawings submitted for final review shall bear the Arkansas registration seal and signature of the individual or individuals responsible for its design (and corporate seals where applicable).
    2. (2) To prevent incomplete drawings from being mistaken as construction drawings, the design professional shall over stamp the seal with either “Preliminary” or “Not for Construction” or “For Review Only”.
    3. (3) To facilitate proper review by the Design Review Section, the name and registration numbers on the seal should be visible and legible.

25. (y)

    1. (1) All drawings and the specifications submitted with the final plan review responses and issued for bid or construction shall be dated with the same date which is established by the design professional as the date the documents are (or will be) complete.
    2. (2) Documents printed for bidding shall bear the date described above with no revision numbers or dates.
    3. (3) In accordance with the Arkansas Architectural Act, Arkansas Code § 17-15-101 et seq., and the Engineering Act, the design professional shall sign and date the stamp.

Codification Notes: "ASTM" means American Society for Testing Materials. "CAD" means computer assisted drafting. "HVACR" means heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.