PD & C-CAD Standards

Mercy-DRAWINGS
Standard
AutoCAD, BIM, Design Review & REVIT
2015
CAD Management with Real Estate Services
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REVISED DATE: April 1
2015
CAD Management Standards
Address any questions to:
Address any questions to:
CAD Management Manager
Central Region #1
Simon Plowman
Amber Keeslings
636-262-8535 / 314-251-5456
[email protected]
CAD Management / RES Office
14528 S Outer Forty, Suite 300
St. Louis, Missouri, 63017
417-820-4593
[email protected]
CAD Management 1
1235 East Cherokee
Springfield, Missouri, 65804
Map: http://g.co/maps/um3nb
Map: http://g.co/maps/vumg4
West Region
Central Region #2
Larry McGaugh
Chris Tandy
405-752-3149
[email protected]
CAD Management 2
4300 West Memorial Drive
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73120
417-208-3668
[email protected]
CAD Management 1
4901 Pennsylvania Ave
Joplin, Missouri, 64804
Map: http://g.co/maps/ba6v6
Map: http://g.co/maps/3d7qy
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Preface and Assumptions
What are the Goals of CAD Management
The Mercy Team
The Standards Manual
Requesting Changes to These Standards
Definitions, Descriptions and Listing of Abbreviations
Manual Organization, Explains Each Section in this Book
Software Definitions and Computer Hardwear
Mercy - Minimum Hardwear Requirements and Softwear Version Information
MercyBIM, Understanding LOD Scale
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SECTION 1: FACILITY M ANAGEMENT SYSTEM ................................................................................................. 11
FMS Database Components and Layers
Importing Facility Information - FMS
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SECTION 2: STANDARD DRAWING SET-UP ..................................................................................................... 13
Master Drawing Set Up
Mechanical Drawing Goal 2D Set up for Mercy
CMMS / 4 RIVERS Equipment Designation for CAD Management
Drawing Set-Up
Drawing Naming Conventions
Drawing Scale
Drawing Limits
System Variables
Titleblocks
Graphic Example of Standard Titleblock
Standard Titleblock Key
Editing the Titleblock Information at a Later Time
Revision Space Name
North Arrow
Drawing Blocks
Proper Block Creation and naming Convention
Definition of Symbols / Blocks
General Types of Symbols / Blocks
External Reference XREF Files
To Bind XREF to Current Drawing
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SECTION 3: CAD PROPERTIES AND ELEMENTS .............................................................................................. 21
Layers - (Appendix A)
Text Style and Size
Drawing Scale Chart for Drawings
Line Types, FireWalls and Scales
FireWalls
Line Types, Scales
Dimensioning
Printing and Plotting
Layouts
Named Plot Styles
Work Flow Check List Guide
CAD Layering Check List Guide
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SECTION 4: ACCURACY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ 31
Requesting Hand Field Measuring
Requesting past, Finished Drawings
Maintaining the Master DWG background drawings
Facilities / Securities Drawings
CAD Management Team Not Required
Dimensional Accuracy
Submitted Drawing Mandatory
Field Verification
Graphic Accuracy
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SECTION 5: SUBMITTAL CONVENTIONS ......................................................................................................... .34
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Technical Specifications, for AutoCAD 2014
Not Acceptable File Media and Format
Acceptable File Media and Format
Jump Drive and Transmittals
File Format
File Name Format
Documentation Requirements
General, and Purge DWG
Signage Egress Requirements
MEP - Manual Requirements
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SECTION 6: BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING ............................................................................................. 36
Power Of MercyBIM
Softwear needed for MercyBIM
CAD Management MercyBIM Model
About Revit
Revit Structure and AutoCAD Architecture (How to Import & Export ) courtesy of Autodesk
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APPENDIX A: ARCHITECTURAL WITH M.E.P.FP.C. LAYERING STANDARDS ..................................................... 48
Layering Conventions in AutoCAD
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APPENDIX B: SPACE POLYLINE LAYERING STANDARDS.................................................................................. 60
Layering Conventions, Pollylines and Rejected Drawings
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APPENDIX C: TITLE BLOCK STANDARDS ........................................................................................................ 61
Graphic Example of Titleblock with Viewports
Viewports Layering Standard
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APPENDIX D: MERCY SPACE MEASUREMENT STANDARD ............................................................................... 62
Definitions - Space Types (Rooms), Gross Area, Construction Area
Space Measurement/ Polyline Guidelines
Accuracy
Tenant ID / Room ID
Room Numbering Methodology
Example of Room Numbering Flow
Room Number Signage Examples
Example of Room Naming
Why Room Numbers are on Doors, how they are tied back to the Fire Panel
Space Type
Step By Step Polylines Guidelines
Example of BOMA Pollylines
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APPENDIX E: QUALITY AUDIT FORM. ............................................................................................................. 72
CAD Management Check List
CAD Standard Change Request Form
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APPENDIX F: SECURITY BUILDING FORM ........................................................................................................ 74
Information Management: Security of Building Plans
How to Report Supicious Request Form
Builiding Plan Request Reporting Form
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APPENDIX G: CMMS / 4 RIVERS EQUIPMENT DESIGNATION LIST .................................................................. 76
CMMS / 4 RIVERS Equipment Designation Abbreviation Tag List
CMMS / 4 RIVERS Equipment Layer Names in the DWG Drawing
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Introduction
The following information contained in this document should be considered a strict
guideline for all Mercy personnel and any outside or third party contractor,
consultant and/or product vendor who will produce, revise or modify Mercy,
Computer Aided Design (CAD) documents.
Mercy-Drawings Standards are included by reference for all Mercy
construction projects
Preface and Assumptions
This Mercy-Drawing Standards Manual documents the appropriate methods,
elements, and processes relative to the Mercy and Real Estate Services (RES)
group, CAD drafting procedures. It has been produced with the understanding that
it is a document subject to amendment and revision. As the department seeks to
provide the best and most current facilities information to Mercy, the need will arise
to add new information and update the processes addressed in this manual. In this
sense it is a “living” document, and the CAD Management standards are never final.
When updates are made you will be notified by email. This document is a
compilation of the recognized standards presently in use and a declaration of the
proper and acceptable methodology to perform CAD and functions in the RES.
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These CAD Management standards have been developed with the following
assumptions:
Drawings will be received from contractors and vendors by the Mercy, CAD
Operator in compliance with the standards in this manual. All requirements and
specifications within this manual will be enforced by a drawing audit which checks
each drawing document for compliance.
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All new layers will begin with the prefix NEW ******. Example: “New A-Wall
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All Demo layers will begin with the prefix DEMO ******. Example: “Demo A-Door
If any portion of the drawing submitted is found to be in non-compliance, it
will be immediately rejected/ returned to the submitting party for correction. This will
result in delayed payment sign off for you.
What are the Goals of CAD Management
Mercy drawings standards are essential to establish and maintain an effective DWG
system. The goals of CAD Management at Mercy are:
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To always follow these CAD layering guidelines
o United States National CAD Standard (NCS)
o National BIM Standard (NBS)
o American Institute of Architects (AIA)
To consolidate, standardize and establish consistency for CAD functions
within all related organization’s within Mercy
To reduce the costs associated with managing facilities and equipment
To ensure the highest standards of quality and accuracy within various
departments.
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The Mercy PD and C Standards Team
Construction Web Cameras
Message Board
Facility Drawings DWF & DWG
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Mercy On Line Plan Room:
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http://mercy.indoxservices.com/default.aspx
Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C):
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Planning, Design & Construction Forum:
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Real Estate Services (RES):
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http://stjohnsmercy-intranet.stlo.mercy.net/mercy/res.nsf?open
FMS (Real Estate Locations):
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http://stl-vfmsysp01/FMInteract8/Default.aspx
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The Standards Manual
The need for the development of this Standards Manual exists within a twofold
context of a long-term plan to fully automate the processes of the Real Estate with
the Planning Design and Construction group and to make both the new and
archived DWG drawings available throughout the departments. As such, the
purpose of this manual is to standardize and create new CAD processes. The
implementation of the processes outlined in this manual will allow both internal and
external resources to understand more clearly Mercy requirements and to uphold
these requirements in both a high-quality and a cost-effective manner.
This document is a comprehensive guide for all Drafting, Planning, Engineering, and
Consulting documentation created for or by Mercy, as it relates to its facilities and
equipment. It defines the general features and quality of all DWG drawings
produced for or by Mercy. The purpose of this guide is to assist in maintaining the
accuracy and integrity of Mercy drawings and/or databases as well as to facilitate
the interchange of information between organizations, both internal and external to
Mercy. In addition, this guide provides a basis by which Mercy may accept or reject
DWG drawing deliverables from consultants and/or contractors.
Requesting ANY Change to These Standards
All Mercy standards must be followed completely. To make any request for
variance, change, or addition to this document you must call or email the CAD
Management Manager at Mercy to receive approval for any changes to these
standards. You can also find the correct requesting a change form, that is provided
in the Appendix E section of this manual.
Any changes without Mercy CAD Manager Approval will be rejected.
Definitions, Descriptions and Listing of Abbreviations
This document contains sections throughout which make reference to the person or
persons responsible for submitting, revising or maintaining the DWG drawing files.
These may include:
• CAD Management technician
• Outsource architect, engineer or contractor
For the purpose of clarity all of the above shall be referred to in this document as the
DRAWING SUPPLIER. Only in cases that a specific group or individual is to be
identified will they be called by title. Base drawings supplied must be returned with
projects and / or expansions incorporated, and they must conform to our standards.
Manual Organization
This manual contains an introduction, sections and several appendices:
Section 1. Facility Management System
This section explains all components that are needed to run Facility Management
System, FMS.
FMS - Future new name will change to “Real Estate – Locations”
Section 2. Standard Drawing Setup
This section aids in starting the drawing process. Conventions are explained in
detail for directory structure, file naming, title blocks, dimensioning, and north
arrows. Furthermore, this section explains the drawing scale, limits, and other
system variables required.
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Section 3. CAD Properties and Elements
This section describes all Mercy drawings standards that must be adhered to. The
layering conventions, plotting conventions, Line Types and text sizes are all
explained in detail. This chapter also describes the graphical Line Types used by
Mercy to represent various types of equipment and floor plans. Plus CAD
Management department check list is a layering reminder.
Section 4. Requesting, Maintaining and Accuracy Requirement
This section describes how to request a newly acquired or leased or owned building
to be hand measured by the CAD Management team.
Requesting past or finished drawings that is being tracked by the CAD team.
Also the level of detail the CAD management tracks or maintenance within the
layers of the DWG drawings. The accuracy requirements for all drawings produced
for or by Mercy.
Section 5. Submittal Conventions
This section outlines the quality requirements for all drawings submitted to Mercy.
Tolerances and general guidelines are also provided. This section describes the
requirements for submitting drawings to Mercy, including file format, operating
system, and drawing and plotting information
Signage Egress Requirement, MEP - Manual Requirements.
Section 6. BIM
This section describes Building Information Modeling – BIM – is an innovation
method to seamlessly bridge communication within the architecture, engineer and
construction industries.
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Importing 2D Architectural Backgrounds
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Importing 3D Architectural Models
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Exporting 3D Structural Models
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Exporting Structural Views and Drawings
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Summary CAD Management
Appendices
The appendices include details on layering conventions and polyline procedures.
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Mercy Check list
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Security Forms
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CMMS / 4 Rivers, abbreviation list from Mercy Maintenance facilities
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Software Definitions
AUTOCAD
The AUTOCAD design package is a general-purpose Computer-Aided Design/Drafting
application by Autodesk families and Autodesk, Inc. The software is available for a
variety of computers operating environments such as Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft
Windows XP.
Mercy - Minimum Hardware Requirements and Software Version
Information
CAD Management – Software
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Microsoft Windows 7 – 64bit Operating System
Autodesk - AUTOCAD for Windows 2014
ODBC Driver – MS SQL Server SQL 2005 / Service Pack 2
FM System with AutoCAD data link
FM Interact 8.0.2 Web
CMMS Data Base
Autodesk - Design Review 2012 (DWF)
Mercy MISD – Hardware
• Base Unit: Dell Latitude D630
• Processor: Intel Core i7-2820QM CPU 2.30GHz
• Installed Memory (RAM) 16.0 GB
Vendors BIM – Hardware
• Architecture 2014 program
• CPU Make: Core 2 Duo E8400 - 3000GHz
• RAM: 8 GB
• Network Card: Integrated- 10/100/1000
• Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
• CPU Speed: 3000
• Video: ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
• Hard Drive: 160G WD SATA
• Autodesk Revit = Model Authoring
• Autodesk AutoCAD MEP = Model Authoring
• Autodesk Navisworks Manage = Model Coordination – detailed , Schedule linking,
• Autodesk BIM 360 Field and Glue = Field data capture, issues, checklists, punch lists,
equipment tracking, construction documents, site photos, RFIs
• Glue for cloud based coordination, collaborative interaction and integration of model
elements into BIM 360 for CAFM/ CMMS handover
• Autodesk Buzzsaw = Document & model management, transfer, viewing, access
tracking and secure access
• Autodesk 3D Studio Max = Visualization and animation
• Autodesk Vasari & Green Building Studio = Energy modeling and lifecycle
assessment
• Trimble – VICO = Model based quantity takeoff, estimating and model and document
progress comparison
• Trimble – WinEstimator & Modelogix = Estimating and cost modeling
• Trimble – Prolog = project management
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Mercy owners understand the Level of Development (LOD) and
how it defines the MercyBIM process and project delivery.
More important, Mercy defines a clear expectation of what they need
from MercyBIM using the LOD scale.
From this Mercy owners will have their models ready to maximize their
MercyBIM investment.
MercyBIM has been outlined into five levels.
These levels help define consistent expectations throughout the building lifecycle
from planning through design and construction and ultimately the building lifecycle.
There are five defined LOD standards per the AIA E202 document. LOD 100 - 300
have a reference to the traditional 2D project delivery method while levels 400 and
500 are specific to the BIM process.
Level of Development - LOD is generally defined as follows:
LOD 100 - The equivalent of conceptual design, the LOD 100 model usually
consists of overall building massing designed to perform whole building type
analysis including volume, building orientation, square foot costs, etc.
LOD 200 - Similar to schematic design or design development, the model would
consist of generalized systems including approximate quantities, size, shape,
location and orientation. LOD 200 models are typically used for analysis of defined
systems and general performance objectives.
LOD 300 - Model elements equivalent to traditional construction documents and
shop drawings. LOD 300 models are well suited for estimating as well as
construction coordination for clash detection, scheduling, and visualization. LOD
models should include the attributes and parameters defined by the owner in the
MercyBIM deliverable standard.
LOD 400 - This level of development is considered to be suitable for fabrication and
assembly. This LOD is most likely to be used by specialty trade contractors and
fabricators to build and fabricate project components including MEP systems.
LOD 500 - The final level of development represents the project as it has been
constructed including as-built conditions. The model is configured to be the central
data storage for integration into building maintenance and operations systems. LOD
500 models will include completed parameters and attributes specified in the owners
BIM deliverable specification.
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Section 1: Facilities Management System
FM System (Real Estate Locations)
FM Systems is a full suite of purpose-built, scalable facilities management products
that can help building owners and CAD Management technician integrate building
data derived from BIM processes and use it to manage their facility drawings, data,
assets, occupants and work requests.
FM Systems is a graphics-capable facilities management application, with both a
database component and a graphics component—giving facility managers a toolset
to access and work with facility data integrated with existing facility drawings. This
graphic component provides non-CAD users with simple, intuitive tools for viewing
and managing graphical spatial information. From a functionality viewpoint, FM
Systems combines the features of CAFM (computer-aided facilities management)
and CMMS
(computerized maintenance management system)—with a variety of space, asset
and maintenance management features.
The FM Systems product suite includes these major components:
FM: Interact: The web site link of FM System. The Facility Manager enables
organizations to track and maintain assets and spaces, manage repair or renovation
projects, and implement maintenance procedures and schedules. With FM:Ineract,
the Project Manager can organizations can manage all facility drawings and data in a
single environment—enabling the users to query, pan, zoom, print, and share facility
drawings and data.
AutoCAD layers New FMS:
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A-AREA = BOMA Space polyline, this is then linked to calculate the
SF of space
A-AREA-IDEN = FM Database text link (do not delete or copy)
A-ANNO-TEXT = FM all room data information
A-AREA-PATT = Rendering FM Tables including:
o Space = Lawson organization department number
o Space Type = Room types used
B-AREA-CONST = Outside / Exterior permitted, building SF
B-AREA-FLGR = Floor Gross / Interior wall SF
Facility Web: This module publishes the facility data and drawings managed with
Facility Manager into web formats, providing read-only access to data, drawings and
reports to others in an organization.
Facility Link: For organizations with AutoCAD-based facility drawings, this module is
used to connect objects in those AutoCAD drawings to records in the FM Systems
database.
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Importing Facility Information - FMS
FM Systems connects graphical elements contained in design drawings and BIM
models to backend database engines including Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL, or
Oracle. The data import features of FM Systems means that virtually any existing
digital facility data can be easily imported into the FM Systems database.
FM Systems also has simple processes by which graphical1 spatial information—
particularly room areas and attributes—can be connected to the database. The DWF
file format can be used to import and manage drawing information outside the native
CAD or BIM environment. This method is the primary means of connecting BIMbased design information to downstream facilities management and operations.
Figure 1:
DWF technology is used to
connect BIM-based building
information from 2D AutoCAD
and REVIT to FMS for facilities
management and operations
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Section 2: Standard Master Drawings Set-up
Before any new Architectural walls are drawn on your DWG files, please open the
web link:
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http://mercy.indoxservices.com/default.aspx
This web site contains the Mercy On-line Plan Room.
Finished Completed Projects Drawings DWG/DWF hyperlink button will open to a
contact list site. Please call us so we can help you locate the drawings you are
looking for.
• Architects always need to work from the latest *DWG background because walls
changes often.
• M,E,P,FP and FA Groups must phone call and set up a appointment with the
CAD Management team, before they do any new work and change spaces
i.e. Room, Suite, Floor, or a Building.
Mechanical Drawing Goals 2D Set-Up for Mercy
When new construction work is going change a space i.e. Room, Suite, Floor, or a
Building:
• You must contact the CAD Management Team.
• Ask for all Mechanical HVAC in the space that’s being demolished and also
ask for Mechanical HVAC for that complete floor, even if you are just
changing a room.
• When the As-built or Project Drawings are provide back to CAD
Management team, we need to see not only the current project drawings,
but also how the work connects to all surrounding areas.
• Mercy is to have a complete floor HVAC master set.
• Once this is working and contractors understand our new process, we will
have the same goals for:
 Plumbing
 Electrical
 Fire Alarm
It is not the role of the CAD management team to combine or join the Duct work
pipes in newly construction areas or past finished projects.
See Section 4, for more information on these requirements.
CMMS / 4 RIVERS™ Equipment Designation for Construction
Documents for CAD Management
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The Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or 4 RIVERS™,
is a preventative maintenance program which is a main focal point of
Mercy Facility and Operation Maintenance (O & M) Departments. This
program is centralized and requires a very specific numbering system.
To obtain this number will require the design engineer to contact the facility
department during design development and request a number to be
scheduled for each piece of equipment
Equipment schedules will need to be modified to include a column for
CMMS tag number. The floor plans can still reflect a typical designation
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such as an exhaust fan designated as EF-1 but the schedule shall
include the CMMS number.
• See Appendix G for the equipment that requires the CMMS number.
This new numbering procedure will identify to the O & M department the
new equipment being added to their facility before the design development drawings
are issued.
It is not the role of the CAD management team to provide you with this information
Drawing Set-Up
Drawings will be created using Named Plot Styles. Check
Tools>Options>Plotting and make sure the setting is checked to use Named Plot
Styles. See the Named Plot Styles section on how to use Mercy1.ctb.
Figure 2 - 1. Dialogue Window to Set Named Plot Style
Drawing Naming Conventions
If you are in need of a master background DWG for your project? You need to
contact CAD Management Team to obtain the appropriate DWG.
If any questions over naming conventions arise.
The building name and property code number is generated by Buxton Database
program.
Building Name - Property Code # - Floor # .DWG
Drawing Scale
All drawings in CAD must be drawn to a full, real world scale (i.e. 1’-0” = 1’-0”). All
drawing elements should be drawn to the exact distance of the object that they
represent. Since no scaling takes place in the drawing, text height, line type scale
and dimension scale factors must be considered when a drawing is created. The
only time that drawings will receive a scale factor (i.e. ¼” = 1’-0”) is during the
printing or plotting process.
Primary Units should be Architectural with precision to the nearest 1/8”.
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Drawing Limits
The drawing limits in AUTOCAD are essentially the area in which a user works on a
drawing. No physical limitation is imposed on these limits; however the extents of a
drawing should be checked to ensure that no objects are drawn outside of the
drawing limits. Objects outside the drawing limits will slow the regeneration and
manipulation of the drawing. Drawing limits should always be created to be
somewhat larger than the outer extents of the drawing objects.
Example: If a user draws a building that measures 100’ x 50’, a proper setting for
the AUTOCAD limits would be:
Lower left limits: 0,0
Upper right limit: 120’,70’
This setting would allow approximately 10’ on each side of the building for other
drawing items such as text, notes and dimensioning. The lower left limit in
AUTOCAD should always be the coordinate 0,0. All drawings should be submitted
in Model Space with the drawing display zoomed to the drawing extents.
System Variables
There are several AUTOCAD system variables that must be set before any
drawings are submitted to Mercy. If any of these system variables are changed
during the documents production, the variables should be set back to the settings
described here in before submission. The most important AUTOCAD system
variables are as follows:
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The TILEMODE must be set to 1 (the drawings must be in Model Space)
The BASE point must be set to (0,0,0)
The following variables may be set by locating the UCS to the -Default AUTOCAD
position (0,0)
UCSORG must be set to 0'0",0'0",0'0"
(Stores the origin point of the current coordinate system for the current space)
UCSXDIR must be set to 0'-1",0'0",0'0"
(Stores the X direction of the current UCS for the current space)
UCSYDIR must be set to 0'0",0'-1",0'0"
(Stores the Y direction of the current UCS for the current space)
Titleblocks
The following are conventions for entering the Titleblock information:
• The standard New Mercy E- size Titleblock is required on all drawings.
• The Titleblock drawing shall be inserted as a BLOCK into the Paper Space tab
called “Layout or named the floor number. Pasted to the layer
“A-ANNO-BORDER”, with the insertion base point of “0,0,0”. The data fields
must be filled in completely and accurately with the appropriate information
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The standard North Arrow will be included within the provided Titleblock. The
orientation and rotation of the North Arrow will point upwards by Default. It will
be rotate as needed to reflect the building’s true orientation
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The following chart indicates the layer information associated with the Titleblock
drawing:
Layer Name
Status
Color
Line Type
LWT
Plot Style
Description
0
On
White
Continuous
Default
Default
Nothing shouldreside here
A-ANNO-NOTE
On
White
Continuous
Default
Default
Issue Notes
A-ANNO-SYMB
On
White
Continuous
Default
Default
North Arrow
A-ANNO-TTLB-LOGO
On
White
Continuous
Default
Default
Business Logo
A-ANNO-BORDER
On
White
Continuous
Default
Default
Title Information, Building
Address, Mercy Logo
Graphic Example of Standard Titleblock
Figure 2- 2. Standard Titleblock Drawing
Standard Titleblock Key
When a Titleblock drawing is inserted into a CAD drawing as a BLOCK, it contains
several pre-defined fields that will activate and prompt the user for input.
The following is an explanation of these fields. 30x42 E, size titleblock for your
drawings.
1. Building Name
Used to identify the Property Name
Example: Mercy Hospital, St. Louis
2. Building Address
Used to define building’s street address.
Example: 615 South New Ballas
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3. Date
Used to define the latest revision date of the drawing.
Example: 01-22-05 (MM-DD-YY)
4. Scale
Used to define the plotting scale of the drawing
Example: 1/8”=1’-0”
5. Sheet Number
Used to identify the sheet number.
Example: A-01
6.Project Name / Number
Used to identify the project name and Job number.
Example: image camera # 1540-153205-0397
7.Floor Number
Used to identify the floor number.
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Example: 1 Floor
8.Sheet Name
Used to identify the type of plans.
Example: AS – BUILT
Attribute Dialog Boxes for Entering Titleblock Information
Figure 2 -3. Dialog Window for Attribute Definition
Editing the Titleblock Information at a Later Time
The information contained in the Titleblock drawing can be edited after it was initially
inserted by typing ATTEDIT in the AUTOCAD command line and then selecting the
information that needs to be changed. This will once again bring up the “Edit
Attributes” dialog box allowing the user to make and accept changes and/or enter
revision information.
Revision Space Name
Revision name is where you M-TEXT the previous name of the area (department
name) and then add the new Department name.
Knowing what department used to be in the area will help in archiving and searching
for drawings the future
North Arrow
The North direction designators (North Arrow) must be on layer A-ANNO-SYMB. It
will be inserted into the Titleblock as a BLOCK.
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The North Arrow must be located in the Lower right hand corner of the main
viewport in the Titleblock drawing.
Standard North Arrow
Drawing Blocks
In AUTOCAD, a group of objects that are used often or will be repeated in the same
drawing can be converted into a single symbol or BLOCK. A block can then be
stored in the drawings’ memory and inserted time and time again. AUTOCAD
maintains a list of all blocks in the drawing that are available for insertion. A block
can also be stored or saved outside of the current drawing, allowing it to be inserted
or used in other drawings by using the WBLOCK (write-block) command. This
actually creates a small independent drawing file of the symbol on either a disk, or a
local server hard drive location that the user specifies. Graphic entities such as
columns or equipment symbols that occur repeatedly in
a drawing must be made into AUTOCAD blocks. Well-designed blocks are essential
in creating and maintaining memory-efficient and organized CAD drawings. Blocks
also assist in maintaining the integrity and consistency of the drawing database.
Proper Block Creation and Naming Conventions
All blocks shall be created on layer “0”. All properties of the entities within the block
shall be controlled by the layer to ensure that the block will assume the properties
(color, line type, etc.) of the layer that it gets inserted onto. Block names in
AUTOCAD must be a maximum of 31 characters and cannot contain spaces and/or
special characters.
Block Category
(The first two characters of the block name
Should relay the discipline of the symbol
(Example: A=architectural, EL=electrical, etc.)
Block Description
(Physical description of the symbol or item represented)
ELOUTLET .DWG
For every new block a CAD Drawing “Non-Standard Form Request” must be
completed as provided in the Appendix section.
Definition of Symbols/Blocks
Standard Symbol: Symbols provided by Mercy and housed in a standards library.
Interim Symbol: Non-standard symbols used as a means of transferring
information from one drawing to another as a block. After the interim block is
inserted and exploded, it shall be purged from the facility drawing.
Site-Specific Symbol: Symbols that are specific to one building or floor and would
not be useful in other drawings.
General Types of Symbols/Blocks
Real Scale: Symbols or blocks which are inserted into drawings at real scale that
represent real objects and dimensions regardless of the scale of the drawing, (e.g.
desks, chairs and equipment).
Scaled: Symbols or blocks must be legible at any scale. These designators are
graphic representations which may contain text and are used to annotate parts of
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the drawing (e.g. telephone data, and power outlets, North arrows, room numbers,
etc.).
Non-Standard Symbols or Blocks:
• These guidelines relate to creating symbols and blocks not available as part of
the standards:
• Blocks requiring text shall utilize AUTOCAD text attributes when appropriate.
Attributes will request input for information at the time the block is inserted into
the drawing.
• Insertion points at 0,0,0 unless block requires specific object snap placement.
• Blocks are not to be inserted with varying X, Y or Z scale factors.
• Blocks are not to be exploded unless they require editing within the drawing.
• All blocks are to be created on layer “0” so that when inserted into the drawing
they will acquire the properties of the proper insertion layer. Any other layers in
addition to “0” need to be defined on that layer during its creation and blocked
on “0.” Please see block naming convention rules and layering standards for
further information.
• All blocks shall have color and line type properties set to “BYLAYER.”
• Use consistent 0,0 insertion point of block. Lower left, on block standard.
• Standard blocks shall not be nested or redefined.
• Standard blocks shall be inserted on their appropriate layer. See the layering
standards in Appendix “A” for more information.
• Explode standard blocks, then scale, copy, rotate and mirror rather than create
new blocks to accommodate new non-standard conditions
• Examples of Blocks below
- Fire Extinguisher / layer name F-Prot 1&2
- Exit Light / layer name E-LITE-EXIT
External Reference (XREF) Files
XREF’s are to be utilized only by Mercy. Any third party providers such as
Architects, Mechanical, Electrical Plumbing Fire Protection consultants, and
contractors or any approved vendors using a AutoDESK family program willl
NOT use XREF’s in type of drawing submitted to CAD Management team.
Any drawings containing XREF’s that are submitted to the CAD Management team
must be attached using the Bind command, or the drawings will be rejected and
emailed back to the PDand C project manager.
To Bind an XREF to the current drawing
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Click Insert menu » External References.
In the External References palette, select the reference name that you want to
bind.
Right-click, and click Bind.
In the Bind Xrefs dialog box, select one of the following options:
1. Bind converts the objects in the xref into a block reference. Named
object definitions are added to the current drawing with a prefix of
blockname.
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•
2. Insert also converts the objects in the xref into a block reference. Named
object definitions are merged into the current drawing without adding
prefixes.
Click OK to close each dialog box.
Note: Upon initial implementation the only use of XREF drawings will be the Title
Block drawing, the Architectural drawing if available and the Space Polyline
Drawing. All disciplines will be drawn on the Architectural drawing following the AIA
Layering conventions. As CAD functions expand at CAD Management, discipline
information may be divided into individual drawings.
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Section 3: CAD Properties and Elements
Layers
A complete list of layer names, colors and line types are provided in Appendices A,
B, and C. The layers are derived from the structure of the AIA (American
Institute of Architects) – Compliant Mercy approved Layer Guide is located in
the - Appendix A.
Text Style, Size
The primary text font to be used will be AutoCAD’s Arial CE font. Suppliers are not
to use any complex fonts (e.g. complex, italic, or any True Type font (.TTF) for any
notes or text. These fonts decrease performance and slow plotting / printing time.
Additionally, trying to open an AUTOCAD drawing on a computer that might not
have the same third party font files installed can be very difficult and time
consuming.
For all drawings the minimum plotted text height shall be 1/8”. All plotted text should
be readable at 1/8”=1’-0” scale. The following text sizes may be modified but should
be used as a guideline for all drawings.
Drawing Scale Chart for Drawings
Plot Scale
1/4” = 1’-0”
Category
Title Block Bldg Address
Title Block Information
Issue Notes
Room Labels
Dimension Text
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Height
Font
Plotted
Text Height
1/4”
1/8”
1/8”
6”
6”
Arial CE
Arial CE
Arial CE
Arial CE
Arial CE
1/4”
1/8”
1/8”
1/4”
1/8”
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1/8” = 1’-0”
Category
Title Block Bldg Address
Title Block Information
Issue Notes
Room Labels
Dimension Text
Height
Font
Plotted
Text Height
1/4”
1/8”
1/8”
6”
6”
Arial CE
Arial CE
Arial CE
Arial CE
Arial CE
1/4”
1/8”
1/8”
1/4”
1/8”
The use of other fonts will not be approved upon drawing audit. Please contact the
CAD Management team first if you’d like to use other fonts.
AutoCAD Line Types, CAD Management Firewalls and Scales
AutoCAD Line Types
Although AUTOCAD offers many different variations of line types only 4 of those
may be used to create and maintain Mercy drawings. (No other Line Types may
be used.) All AUTOCAD colors and line types should be assigned by layer.
Do not use the color Yellow as line type, or as text type word, in your DWG
drawings. This is part of ADA Accessibility Guidelines to people with Color
blindness.
Color 51 is accepted.
The following list describes the only acceptable Default AUTOCAD line types:
CONTINUOUS
_______________________
HIDDEN 2
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
CENTER
___ _ ___ _ ___ _ ___
PHANTOM
____ __ __ ____ __ __
CAD Management Firewalls
New construction Firewalls should be drawn on layer NEW-F-PROT 1&2
The Firewall line width should be 11” in model space, and on top of the construction
wall layer.
When creating the new Firewalls, set your “line type control scale” to:
• Global 2.000 / Current 100.000 in Paper space.
•
Global 400.00 / Current 1.00 in Model space.
Above example of approved Fire Walls line types to be used on a Black and White
life Safety drawing from the Architect.
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CAD Management Firewalls
The existing Firewalls can be found on the layer F-PROT 1&2.
When Printing Firewalls, set your “line type control scale” to
•
Global 400.00 / Current 1.00 in Model space only.
The following list describes the only acceptable Firewall line types and colors:
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ASHE - Approved and adopted Line Types and Emergency Evacuation
showing an Egress path out of building with Work Construction Zones.
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AutoCAD Line Type Scale
As a general rule, the line type scale should be calculated by setting the LTSCALE
variable to 1/2 of the drawing scale factor. Therefore, the LTSCALE may be
determined by multiplying the denominator of the drawing scale by 12 and dividing
the result by 2. For example, if the planned plotted scale were 1/8” = 1’-0”, you
would multiply 8 (denominator) by 12, equaling 96 and then dividing that figure by 2,
for an LTSCALE Value of 48.
Plotted Scale
1/16" = 1'-0"
1/8" = 1'-0"
1/4" = 1'-0"
1/2" = 1'-0"
3/4" = 1'-0"
1" = 1"
1" = 1'-0"
LTSCALE Value
96
48
24
12
8
0.5
6
Dimensioning
The following guidelines for dimensioning should be followed. It is recommended to
take the STANDARD dimension style provided with AUTOCAD, make the required
modifications as shown below and perform a SAVEAS command to a style name
Mercy.
• Dimensions shall be defined by architectural ticks.
• All dimensions must be specified in feet and inches, except for dimensions less
than 12 inches. (Example: 1’-6 ½” less one-foot equals 6 ½”)
• Automatic dimensioning by AUTOCAD should not be the only source for
dimensional accuracy; distances should also be verified by the drawing supplier
of the CAD file.
• Mercy encourages the rounding of dimensions to the nearest 1/8” unless greater
accuracy is required for a specific case.
• The spacing between stacked dimension lines should be a minimum of 1/4”
(plotted).
• Text will be centered above the dimension line.
• Dimensions are to be created associatively and not exploded.
• When applying a series of dimensions, the longest dimension should be farthest
away from the object to avoid dimension line - extension line interference.
• Architectural ticks size should be set on 3” in height
• All dimensions shall be read left to right or bottom to top’
• Text fonts shall be Romans
Sample Dimensions
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Printing and Plotting
In AUTOCAD a user has generally two options for creating a hard copy output of a
DWG file. Printing is a term typically used when sending the drawing file to an
11”x17” printer. Plotting usually refers to generating a larger (up to 36” x 48” and
up) output. In both cases colors are assigned to entities in drawings by layer
(BYLAYER). While AUTOCAD allows entities drawn on the same layer to have
multiple colors, changing Default color assignments will eventually undermine efforts
to maintain database consistency. Therefore, in most cases, all entities on a given
layer shall have the same color.
Layouts
All plotting and printing is to be done with saved Layouts. A minimum of two layouts
shall be defined for each drawing. These include: Discipline Check, Discipline Final.
Each discipline will have its own layout settings (Architectural, Electrical, etc.) with
the appropriate discipline layers visible including the Titleblock drawing which
displays the attributed information.
Layout Settings shall be defined as follows:
Plot Areas:
Plot offset:
Plot Scale:
Plot options:
Orientation:
Layout Name:
Extents
Centered
1:1 with scale lineweights box checked
Plot with Named plot styles/ plot paper space last
As appropriate
Discipline_View_scale_Type For example: A_Plan_1-8_Check
Plot Device names should be set to NONE.
Named Plot Styles
One plot styles shall be used at Mercy- Mercy1 for final plots
Copy and Paste Mercy1.ctb Pen table into your Plot Style folder which in your
AUTOCAD program.
To choose this pen table go into AUTOCAD, Plot, Plot Device, Plot style table, and
choose Mercy1
All designers, contractors, engineers, and vendors must use the approved
Mercy1.ctb file all drawings or reproductions. Please check with the CAD
Management manager first before changing this file.
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Work Flow Check List Guide
CAD Management Team only:
1. We receive an email from INDOX stating that a new project has been
uploaded to the Online Plan Room.
 Communicate with Property/Facility Managers (RES) when changes
are happening in their buildings.
2. In the Blueprints Excel Database, update the As-Builts CAD Management
tab with the Mercy project number, etc. (Ask project manager which
disciplines will be submitted with the finished project)
3. A CAD Management Team contacts the PD&C Project Manager and
together determines where the on-going Construction Temporary Barriers
are to be located. “These are only for projects with Temporary Barriers up
for more than 3 months”
4. CAD Management Team will update the Fire Walls – Life Safety maps.
5. PD&C Project Manager will notify the CAD Management Tech before the
newly constructed space will be occupied.
6. CAD Management team will then contact the Plant Operations Supervisor of
that building, and both will then go and inspect together the new area.
In the inspection you are only to use the “Construction Drawing from the
contractors” at the job site and follow the Life Safety Code NFPA101
7. 90 Days after project completion, we are to receive all disciplines of
As-Builts. At this point, start a new project “Check List”
8. Update your master building - Blueprints Excel Database in appropriate
building tab.
9. Any CD’s or electronic files are reviewed per our CAD Management team
Standards and accepted or rejected.
10. Visit the newly constructed area and review walls to make sure plans are
correct. Note all items listed in part 4 of “Check List”.
11. Cut and paste new walls into the Master DWG drawing.
12. Update the BOMA Polylines and link drawing to FM Systems Database with
room space descriptions.
13. Call the (RES) for the new Doctors Suites’ Lease number and Expiration
date and the appropriate Lawson number.
14. All CDs and Jump Drives are backed up on the External Storage Device.
This is notated in the CD column in Blueprints Excel Database with a point
number. (For example, 615 & ESD #1 means it is backed up in the #1
External Storage Device).
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15. Sign Transmittal and email return.
 One copy goes to Mercy Senior Capital Accountant, then that
person can release payment.
 One copy of “Check List” goes to the Property Manager (RES)
 Original transmittal goes back to the Contractor.
CAD Management Technician:
Layering Check List guide / not a requirement
 Asbestos Maps
We receive the Asbestos Report for the newly constructed area. Draw a polyline
around the surveyed area. From the report, determine if the area needs a hot or
clear area hatch (on the “H-ASBES” Layer). For other symbols, look at the
Asbestos Symbol Legend.
• Update the excel file which can be found in the Asbestos folder in the
K:drive.
• Then, open the appropriate building file and floor tab.
• Assign the next sequential book number. Assign the next sequential
Asbestos number to the call outs in the CAD drawing. Add the date and
SJMMC Job number.
• Select the entire excel tab, copy and paste into the CAD drawing (on the “HASBES” Layer).
• Original Asbestos Reports are securely filed.
 CATV Location Maps
In the newly constructed area draw the TV symbol on “E-CATV” layer. If no TV is
there, but cable hook up in the wall draw CATV symbol on “E-CATV” layer. Update
the number count and the date checked square in drawing. Then update the excel
file which can be found in the TV-CAT folder.
 CCTV Location Maps
In the newly constructed area draw the Camera symbol on “E-CCTV” layer. Draw a
triangle in the direction that the camera views. Assign the next sequential number
to the new camera.
Go to the camera location and take a photo of what the camera views. Save the
photo in the folder called CCTV in the file called Pictures in K:drive.
Update the legend and photos in the XREF file in the CCTV folder. Create “oversize
Arch C 18x24 landscape” and save to DWF.
.
 Fire Dampers Maps
In the newly constructed area draw the Fire Damper symbol on the “F-PROTst
DAMP” layer. Use the next sequential number in the 1 column of the excel legend.
This number will be on the call out next to the symbol in the drawing. The new
CMMS damper number needs to be added to the excel file located in
K: drive in the Fire Dampers folder. Delete old excel in drawing and paste in the
new updated excel.
Then print the drawing and give to Systems Analyst to update CMMS numbers.
Create “oversize Arch C 18x24 landscape” and save to DWF.
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 Fire Doors Maps
In the newly constructed area draw the Fire Door call out on the “A-DOOR-F-IDEN”
layer. Switch on the Fire Wall Layer (F-PROT 1&2) to locate fire doors. Then,
switch on Exit Lights Layer (E-LITE-EXIT) to locate the closest exit light to the new
door. This number will now be the new Fire Door number (with a lowercase “d” on
the end).
Then print the drawing and give to Systems Analyst to update CMMS numbers.
 Fire Evacuation Maps
Print out the newly constructed area plan and locate where the fire evacuation map
holders are mounted. Also mark on the plan where Fire Extinguishers are located.
In CAD, open the Exit Map Sheet Tab and switch on the “A-EXIT-SYMB” Layer. In
Model Space rotate the plan to correspond to the viewer’s real-life perspective. Add
“You Are Here” call out with arrow next to where the fire evacuation map holders are
mounted. Rotate North arrow in Logo and change location description to suit. Print
in color 8 1/2” x 11”, save the map as a PDF file into the K:drive Exit Plan folder.
 Fire Extinguisher – Life Safety Maps
Using the new Fire Extinguisher locations from Fire Evacuation Maps walk through.
Add onto the “F-PROT 1&2” Layer.
 Fire Valves (sprinklers) Maps
In the newly constructed area, switch on the “F-PROT-VALVE” Layer.
Communicate with Maintenance to determine which valve shade or number (flow –
alarm- tamper- valve- drain #) might have changed. Update Shades/ Numbers.
Create “oversize Arch C 18x24 landscape” and save to DWF.
 Fire Walls – Life Safety Maps
Look at the new construction As-Builts and locate the new Fire Walls. In the Master
Drawings, switch on the “F-PROT 1&2” and the
“A-EXIT-SYMB” Layers in the newly constructed area. Update the Fire Walls to
match. Fire Walls polylines must be 11” wide.
Meet with the Project Manager to determine where the on-going Construction
Temporary Barriers are located. These are only for projects with Temporary
Barriers up for more than 3 months. Create “oversize Arch C 18x24 landscape” and
save as a DWF. Post DWF on the Online Plan Room website.
 HVAC - Maps
In the newly constructed area, switch on the “M-HVAC-EQPM” Layer.
Communicate with Maintenance to determine which HVAC shade or CMMS number
might have changed. Update Shades, Numbers, and Air Handling Unit Schedule
Table. Communicate with Maintenance if the new HVAC uses a charcoal filter and
determine if there are any new CO Monitors in the area. Update CO Monitor table.
• When a new Air Handling Unit is installed, open “AHU Schedules” Folder in
K:drive. Go to the AHU Info Data folder and create a new excel file.
• When a new Rooftop Air Handling Unit is installed, update the drawing with
a call out on the “M-HVAC-EQPM” Layer.
• When new VAV Boxes are installed, print a floor plan of the new area.
Determine the area that the VAV serves and update the VAV print (switch
on layer “M-HVAC-AREA”). Update the Constant Air Volume Box’s Table.
• For new Construction in Doctor’s Suites only, determine which thermostat
covers which rooms. Shade the rooms that are controlled by that
thermostat. Place thermostat symbol where the thermostat is located.
Create “oversize Arch C 18x24 landscape” and save to DWF.
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
Master Building World Wide
Any new buildings or properties are added to the Map Buildings database.

Medical Gas Maps
In the newly constructed area, switch on the “M-MDGS” Layer. Communicate with
Maintenance to determine which new rooms have Medical Gas installed. Update the
Life Safety Medical Gas Shut Off Valves Table. Create “oversize Arch C 18x24
landscape”.
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New / Replaced Roofs - Database
In the newly constructed roofs, draw the new roof outline on the building level where
the new constructed rooms are using the “S-Wall” Layer. Then cut the polyline out
and paste it into the floor above. For Example, if it’s a new roof on the 1st floor, the
nd
new roof polyline would be pasted into the 2 floor drawing.
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Open the 00K3-SJMHC-001.xls file which is located in the K:drive. Copy
and paste the roof outline from CAD into the Excel file. If it’s not already open, go to
Tools, to Customize, to the Toolbars tab and check the “Drawings” box to open the
Drawing toolbar. Select “AutoShapes” on the toolbar, select “Lines” and then pick
the icon “Free Form”. Now trace the roof outline to create a custom shape cell. Fill
the roof outline with a Fill Color and assign a roof number.
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Create a new roofing excel by opening an existing roof excel and “Save As”
the new assigned number. Make a hyperlink from 00K3-SJMHC-001.xls to the new
Roof Information Sheet.
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Take pictures of the new roof and hyperlink file to new Roof Information
Sheet. Also if there is a CAD drawing, it needs to be hyperlinked.
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To Link Roof Reports go to “New Roofing Reports” folder located in the
K:drive.
o
Update the campus excel (Roofing SJMMC.xls).
o
Locate correct building on campus, Insert a new row and add the New
CMMS Tag Number (which comes from the Systems Analyst)
o
Add the Square Footage from the CAD drawing to the table.
o
Update (right click) this table which links to the Square Footage Report
which is then uploaded to the Master Drawings INDOX Website.
o
Go to the “Full Roofing Reports” file in the Off Site Locations Folder.
o
Open the Roofing Program Sheet.xls
o
Locate correct building on campus, Insert a new row and add the New
CMMS Tag Number (which comes from the Systems Analyst)
Fill in remaining information in the table (which is from the new Roof Information
Sheet).
 Translogic Tube System Maps
In the newly constructed area, the Maintenance Technician will show where the
new pneumatic tubes are located and assign the new number for the call outs.
Draw the new tube stations and transfer units on the “M-CMPA-PNEU-TUBE”
Layer. Create “oversize Arch C 18x24 landscape”
 Wi-Fi Location Maps
In the newly constructed area draw the Wi-Fi antenna symbol on “IS-Wireless”
layer. Draw the Wi-Fi Strengths on “IS-Wireless Clouds” layer. This information
comes from MISD. Create “oversize Arch C 18x24 landscape”
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Section 4: Accuracy Requirements and Requesting
Requesting Field Measuring
Requesting a Mercy building to be measured and put into FMS when we do not
have current floor plans.
Contractors, Vendors, Real Estate Services or Regional PD&C requests for
measurements should go direct to CAD Management Manager first.
The Manager will respond with the CAD management team availability to provide
the service. If there is a timeline we would need measurements completed we will
include that in the request.
If a building request comes though to be measured and CAD Management team is
unable to accommodate the request. Then that request will be forwarded to our
design partners to try to outsource the service.
If you need a Building, Floor or a room measured. You need to contact
[email protected]
The request form will be emailed to you:
Requesting Past, Finished Drawings
CAD Management team will archive and make available for anyone within Mercy to
have access to any finished project that CAD management team has logged and
archived to the read only server.
If they need help accessing this server, they need to contact their direct Mercy
manger for approval.
Any Contractors or Vendor that needs to view a past finished Mercy project, needs
to arrange a date and time to visit with the local CAD technician in their plan room.
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Maintaining the master DWG background Drawings
The CAD management team will maintain this information in layers within the master
DWG drawing
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Building Name
Building Floor
Walls Interior/Exterior, Doors and Windows
Room Number
Room Type
Square footage
ADA or Public Rest Room
No other room fixtures or finishes within this room space will be tracked
Lawson finance AU Department Numbers
Fire Walls – Hospitals with the approval from the Maintenance Facilities
Extras information for FMS for tracking
People
Employee Number
Telephone numbers
Email Address
Conference Room information
MTS Equipment
Facilities Maintenance Department, with the approval from the maintenance
director
 HVAC - (Graphic zone Maps)
 Medical Gas - (Graphic zone Maps)
 Fire Sprinkler - (Graphic zone Maps)
 Fire Door Locations - (Graphic zone Maps)
 Exit lights Locations - (Graphic zone Maps)
Safety Security Department, with the approval from the safety director
 Security Cameras - (Graphic zone Maps)
 HUGS – zone maps - (Graphic zone Maps)
 Fire Extinguishers, Fire department hose valve hook ups
CAD Management Team – Not Required Action
The CAD team will not update or create custom DWG drawings for:
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One-Lines
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Mechanical
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Electrical
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Plumbing
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Fire Protection – Fire Alarm

Medical Air, Vacuum, Gas
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Furniture - (any types)
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Equipment - (any types)
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Pipes - (above or below the ceiling or in the walls)
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Ducts - (above or below the ceiling or in the walls)
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Wire - (above or below the ceiling or in the walls)

Lights - (above or below the ceiling or in the walls)

Ceiling tile - (any types)
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Civil
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Underground information
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Garage Parking or Surface Lots
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Light poles
Snow removal
Landscaping
Anything outside the Mercy building
Dimensional Accuracy
Mercy will accept a 0" tolerance for CAD drawings. All CAD elements must be
drawn to the best possible dimensions available.
The drawing supplier is responsible for the accuracy of the DWG drawings supplied
or created for Mercy. The drawing supplier will correct any and all errors found in
the accuracy of the CAD drawings provided to Mercy at any future date. All errors
will be corrected without additional charges to Mercy.
Submitted Drawing Mandatory
Upon completion of all construction projects and before the public steps into the new
space the Construction Drawings DWG must be sent via email or Jump drive (which
we will provide) so we can draw and mount the new Evacuation maps in the new
areas. This is a THE JOINT COMMISSION requirement on safety and Authorities
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) – Fire Department
All Architectural and MEP firms must submit AutoCAD drawings no later than 90
days after project completion (projects are considered complete when the public
enters the new areas). Final payment will be made upon Pass Check List receipt
of drawings.
As-built or (final record drawings) AutoCAD drawings must be sent to us via Jump
drive or CD.
Field Verification
The drawing supplier will perform Field verification unless otherwise specified by
Mercy. If the results of the verification are substantially different from the DWG
drawing(s) provided, Mercy must be notified immediately. The wall columns and
column lines should be drawn first and input to exact dimensions when possible. All
drawing offsets should be measured from the nearest column grid. The accuracy of
the CAD drawing should be +/-2” for any one room dimension. Wall thickness
should be to the nearest 1/4.” The tolerance for freestanding furniture placement is
typically +/-1.” The tolerance for systems furniture placement is typically +/-1/8.”
The drawing supplier must use the furniture symbols provided by the Mercy
approved furniture manufacturer(s). In a new or un-partitioned drawing Mercy will
expect higher dimensional accuracy.
Graphic Accuracy
All drawings must be produced following good CAD practices. AUTOCAD OBJECT
SNAPS must be used for all object intersections and placements to ensure that all
corners meet. These object snaps include, but are not limited to: endpoint,
midpoint, intersection, apparent intersection, center, quadrant, etc. The following
are minimum requirements for graphics accuracy:
• Lines or contours should not be drawn with more line segments than necessary.
• There should be no duplicate drawing elements (line on line).
All drawing elements should be connected as required (e.g. corners should meet).
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Section 5: Submittal Conventions
When any drawing type supplier A,M,E,P,FP is creating a new site or drawing, all of
the conditions in this manual should be followed completely.
Technical Specifications
The list of approved software applications and versions can be requested from
Mercy. All CAD drawings submitted must be in version R2014
When submitted in R2014 format, all plot style tables must be included. Drawings
must be submitted on Jump Drive. Jump Drive will be provided by the CAD
Management team. In addition, a list of the CAD drawing filenames and their
corresponding drawing titles must be provided. (See section 2, for CAD Drawing File
Name Conventions, and Title block Field Explanations, for description of information
to be provided.) Each drawing in the sheet set must be a separate CAD drawing
file. Do not externally reference materials for submission.
Design Review (DWF) format
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DWF file, must saved with layers, and color, and titleblock,
3D-DWF when using BIM Revit
Not Acceptable: Jpeg
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When sending the final finished As-built or Record Drawings
Acceptable: File Media and Format
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Jump Drive which will be provided apron request
DVD
CD
Architectural must submit DWG, PDF and DWF, & if it was used REVIT
M.E.P.FP. FA. submit DWG, PDF and DWF, & if it was used REVIT
O and M manuals and Warranties submit as a CD only
1.
Mercy Springfield Hospital only
At the end of ANY Hospital project PD&C Project Managers must turn over a full
paper set for the Maintenance facilities department to use\
if the Paper set is NOT included with the DWG & PDF this will result in late
Payment sign Off.
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When you are submitting a DWG from a REVIT/BIM file, please Export in the
“Course” setting. We only need to see the outer side of the drywall on the walls,
not both sides.
Acceptable Jump Drive and Transmittal
All CAD data on Jump Drive provided to Mercy must be accompanied by the
following information with a on a transmittal:
• Mercy Project Number
• Site Location Address
• Date
• Building Name
• Floor Number
• Suite Number, or Identification
• Listing of file names
• Name & phone number of contact person
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File Format
The AutoCAD.DWG format is the only valid file format accepted as vector CAD
drawing deliverables. All AutoCAD drawings submitted must be in vector form. Any
raster based images (scans, imported photos, or any other electronic images) must
be pre-approved by Mercy prior to submission.
As-builts and Master drawings are also saved in .DWF format.
The purpose of DWF is to allow designers, engineers, project managers, and their
colleagues to communicate design information to anyone needing to view, review,
Red-lines, or print design information – without these team members needing to
know AutoCAD or other design software.
File Name Format
File names shall be ONLY in the format as described in section 2.
Documentation Requirements
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All drawing suppliers must submit to Mercy not only the drawings, but also
sufficient documentation on the work performed and on the status of the
drawings.
All changes or revisions submitted must be identified by a revision bubble
around affected area accompanied by a written note describing the change
performed. This information shall be drawn on layer A-REDL-SYMB.
General
Submitted drawings must be purged of all un-referenced line types, blocks, layers,
shapes and text styles using the AUTOCAD PURGE command and the ALL option.
Signage Egress Requirements
Evacuation Exit egress map signage is mounted by the elevator on that floor, We
need the Architectural drawing one week before opening of the new area, so we
can create the maps.
The new egress maps must be mounted on our high glossy black Ultra form core
before the newly constructed area is occupied. This is requirement on safety and
Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) – Fire Department.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
MEP – Manuals
Submitted MEP’s manuals this would include specifications, warranties, schedules,
punch lists must be submitted on a CD. Each CD is for that type of manual
information.
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Mechanical – Operations and Maintenance
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Electrical – Operations and Maintenance
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Plumbing – Operations and Maintenance
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Section 6: Building Information Modeling - Integrated Practice
What is the power of MercyBIM
Building Information Modeling – BIM – is an innovation method to seamlessly bridge
communication within the architecture, engineer and construction industries. With
BIM, architects and engineers efficient generate and exchange information, create
digital representations of all stages of the building process, and simulate real-world
performance – streamlining workflow, increasing productivity and improving quality.
What Software you need to run MercyBIM
Building Design Suites
• Autodesk - Premium
• Autodesk - Ultimate
http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/autodesk_building_design_suite_brochure_letter_en.pdf
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Autodesk Revit Architecture Suite
Autodesk Revit Structural Suite
Autodesk Revit MEP
AutoCAD MEP
Autodesk Navisworks Suite
View a test BIM model
http://bimcurriculum.autodesk.com/
CAD Management MercyBIM Model
All BIM models will be given back to MercyBIM at the end of any project. Leased or
owned this includes any Suite, Floor, Building, or Facility.
At the start of a NEW BIM project we will give you our Master BIM Model
and any changes that happen to that Model. We need it back at the end of the
project as this is OUR Master model.
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All MercyBIM Models are owned and controlled by Mercy.
 Any MercyBIM Model must be exported (see how to export below) and
given back to Mercy as a 2D format.
About Revit
The Revit platform is Autodesks purpose-built solution for building information
modeling. Application such as Revit Structure, and Revit MEP built on the Revit
platform are complete, discipline-specific building design and documentation system
supporting all phases of planning, design and construction. From conceptual studies
through the most detailed construction drawings and schedules, applications built on
Revit help provide immediate competitive advantage, better coordination and
quality, and can contribute to higher profitability for Architects and the rest of the
building team.
At the heart of the Revit platform is the Revit parametric change engine, which
automatically coordinates changes made anywhere – in model views or drawing
sheets, schedules, sections, and plans.
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Interoperability between Revit Structure and
AutoCAD Architecture
CONTENTS
Importing 2D
Architectural Backgrounds
Importing 3D
Architectural Models
Exporting 3D
Structural Models
Exporting
Structural Views
and Drawings
The most common starting points for a structural firm are 2D CAD files
provided by the architect.
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Revit Structure lets firms import or link DWG files from AutoCAD software and
AutoCAD Architecture directly into Revit Structure.
If the 2D CAD file is linked while being imported, it remains within Revit Structure as a
backdrop and can be refreshed if the architect supplies an updated version. The
engineer would use the ManagLinks option in Revit Structure to reload a new version
of the architectural background.
Within AutoCAD Architecture,the architect has several ways to give the project
information to the engineer:
1. If the architect has designed a floor plan without linked files (also known as
external references), the first step towards exporting the files for use in Revit
Structure would be to enable proxy graphics by setting the system variable to 1.
With proxy graphics enabled, users who do not have AutoCAD Architecture but do
have another application that can read DWG files (AutoCAD 2000 or newer, Revit
Structure), can view and plot AEC objects created in AutoCAD Architecture.
Finally, the drawing should be saved and sent to the engineer.
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2. If the architect has designed a floor plan using external references, the
recommended method is to enable proxy graphics and then bind all external
references files to make the entire architectural data visible to the engineer after
export. To do this, go to Insert / Xref Manager / select all the Reference Names / Bind
and choose Insert in the Bind Xrefs.
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The imported geometry can be referenced or converted directly to create new
structural components. For example, the lines representing an architectural grid on a
DWG file can be used to create a new structural grid either by digitally tracing the
lines (referencing endpoints, midpoints, etc.) or by selecting the appropriate line,
using the pick tool, and converting them directly to Revit Structure grid lines.
2D wall lines or 3D wall faces from AutoCAD Architecture wall objects can be
converted directly to 3D structural walls in a similar fashion (using floor elevations to
specify height, and wall library for material and thickness of the wall).
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Revit Structure lets structural engineers navigate through the architectural models
made with AutoCAD Architecture.
If the 3D Architectural model is composed of several linked files (most likely one file
per floor), the recommended method is to set the proxygraphics value to 1, and
export the file to AutoCAD.
Alternatively, the previously described method of binding the xref files can be used,
so that the imported (not linked) DWG file can be partially exploded and queried
inside Revit Structure. Each AEC entity becomes its own Import Symbol and
Properties dialog displays important properties of the AutoCAD Architecture objects.
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Exporting 3D Structural Models
For improved coordination with architects, Revit Structure exports structural
components as intelligent building objects native to AutoCAD Architecture. In Revit
Structure, the engineer will select a 3D view of the building structure and export the
file into DWG format.
The Options button in the Export dialog windows give access to the following
Because AutoCAD Architecture does not support non-extruded structural members
(coped elements, cutbacks, cuts, holes), there is an alternative to preserve the exact
shape of objects (loosing the structural properties) or to create simplified AutoCAD
Architecture object (loosing some geometry accuracy but keeping the structural
properties).
Structural components in Revit Structure that are not of a type supported in AutoCAD
Architecture (slabs, footings, and walls with structural characteristics) are exported to
AutoCAD Architecture as mass elements.
For the non-uniform profiles, AutoCAD Architecture massing objects will also be
created instead of the AutoCAD Architecture structural member.
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A complete structural model from Revit Structure can be shared directly with an
architect using AutoCAD Architecture - enabling the architect to review the structural
design inside the architectural model and query the structural properties as true
AutoCAD Architecture objects.
The architect can now visually see possible interferences between architectural and
structural elements, directly inside AutoCAD Architecture.
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Exporting Structural Views and Drawings
For collaboration purposes, the ability to export any view or structural drawing from
Revit Structure into a 2D CAD file is, obviously, very important. Autodesk Revit
Structure can produce DWG deliverables just as AutoCAD software can, producing
well-organized and layered DWG files using any layering standard the user wants.
Before exporting your Revit Structure view as a DWG file, you’ll also want to consider
a layering scheme. Right out of the box, Autodesk Revit Structure supports both local
and international layering conventions with built-in AIA (US), BS1192 (UK), ISO
13567 (Europe), and CP 83 (Asia) formats.
For those architects who have spent time developing their own layering conventions,
Revit Structure supports them as well with a convenient mapping table that maps a
Revit Structure design element 1-to-1 with an appropriate AutoCAD layer name.
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To access this layer mapping table, go to the File pulldown and choose Import/Export
Settings Export Layers DWG/DXF.
This table takes every Revit Structure element and matches it to an appropriate layer
name and color ID.
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Once the view has been prepared for export, simply go to the File pulldown and
select Export  DWG, DXF, DGN.
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Additionally, multiple views, such as each level’s Floorplan, can be exported all at
once by changing the Export Range from Current View to Selected views/Sheets.
Finally, a layering scheme of the final DWG will have to be selected. Right out of the
box, there are several layering standards available or a custom layering scheme can
be created.
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Save the file in an appropriate directory so that it can be opened in AutoCAD
Architecture
Once the DWG has been created, the drawing sheet is available to plot in AutoCAD
Architecture via the Plot command.
Summary CAD Management:
Revit Structure can import and export DWG and is also interoperable with AutoCAD
Architecture. This will improve the way engineers and architects coordinate their
respective design and increase the quality of our final project deliverables to Mercy.
The interoperability link between Revit Structure AutoCAD Architecture is not only a
powerful coordination tool but also a great communication tool. The ability to look at
the same space data in the program that the architects are familiar with, without the
loss of information, this means the engineers and architects can make better
informed decisions, based on a clearer communication which will then be a bigger
saving to Mercy.
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Appendix A: Approved layering Standard
Mercy Layering Conventions
The layering format is different between the various drawing types. Layering
formats for any drawing may not be changed by anyone other than AutoCAD
Manager. Any modifications to the layer properties manager or the need for
additional layers must be approved by CAD Management manager.
Any New Layers that have been approved must begin with the word
NEW- *******
This will help CAD Management team determine what layers have changed from
past to present
The list below is a guild that’s shows layering standards for Architects, Mechanical,
Electrical Plumbing Fire Protection consultants and contractors or approved
Vendors must follow before adding new
These AIA layer or Government layers can also be found on the link below:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/59737220/AIA-Layer-Standards
Layer Name
A-AREA
A-AREA-IDEN
A-AREA-PATT
A-ANNO-BORDER
A-ANNO-DIMS
A-ANNO-HIGH RISE
A-ANNO-KEYN
A-ANNO-KEYS
A-ANNO-NOTE
A-ANNO-SYMB
A-ANNO-TEXT
General Notes layers
FM - BOMA Space pollyline
FM- FM – All Database text link (do not delete)
FM – Rendering FM color tables
Border and Title Block surrounding drawings
Witness/extension lines, dimension terminators, dimension text
Annotations and notes in 3D Elevation view
Reference keynotes with associated leaders
Reference to door locks – Key device legend
General notes and general remarks
Mercy logo and north arrow
FM – all room information data
Layer Name
A-Anno-Dims
A-Anno-Door
A-Anno-Room
A-Area-Occu
A-Clng
A-CLNG-BULK
A-Clng-Eqpm
A-Clng-Eqpm-Exst
A-Clng-Grid
A-Clng-Grid-Exst
A-Clng-Patt
A-Clng-Patt-Exst
A-Clng-Sfit
A-Clng-Sfit-Exst
A-Clng-Trak-Exst
A-Clng-Trek
Architecture layers
dimensions
door number symbols
room number symbols
oreos for cole. occupancy
ceiling
for soffits
fire horn/strobes, speakers
existing fire horn/strobes, speakers
ceiling grid
existing ceiling grid
ceiling hatch , ceiling patterns, grids, etc
existing ceiling hatch
soffits
existing soffits
existing ceiling mounted curtain track
ceiling mounted curtain track
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A-Code Flor ADA
ADA Floor clearances
Layer Name
Architecture layers continued
A-Dema-Clng
A-Dema-Doar
A-Dema-Wall
A-Demo
A-Demo-Case
A-Demo-Eqpm
A-Demo-Furn
A-Demo-Glaz
A-Dgrd
ceiling demolition
daar demolition
wall demolition
miscellaneous demolition
casework demolition
equipment demolition
furniture demolition
window demolition
drawing grid
A-DOOR
Full height (to ceiling) door: swing and leaf
A-Door-Exst
existing doors
A-DOOR-F-IDEN
A-DOOR-IDEN
A-DOOR-PRHT
A-DOOR-SYMB
A-EMERGENCY EXIT-PATH
Fire Doors
Door number and symbol, hardware group, etc.
Partial height door: swing and leaf
Miscellaneous door symbols (e.g., overhead, bifold, pocket, etc.)
Dashed line indicating emergency egress routes
A-Eqpm
A-Eqpm-Exst
A-Eqpm-Spcl
A-Eqpm-Spcl-Exst
equipment
existing equipment
Toilet Accessories, fire extinguishers
existing Toilet Accessories, fire extinguishers
A-EXIT-SYMB
Symbols in exit evacuation maps in hospital
A-Flar-Patt
A-Flar-Strs-Rail
A-Flar-Tptn
A-Flor-Cabs
A-Flor-Cabs-Exst
A-Flor-Case
A-Flor-Case-Exst
floor tile patterns, hatching
stair/ramp/balcony railings
existing toilet ram partitions
wall cabinets
existing woll cabinets
base cabinets, counters
Existing base cabinets. counters
A-FLOR-CASE-IDEN
A-FLOR-ELEV-TEXT
A-FLOR-EVTR
Casework identification
Elevator numbers
Elevator car and equipment, core area
A-Flor-Evtr-Exst
existing elevators
A-FLOR-LEVL
A-FLOR-OVHD
Level changes, shafts, ramps, pits, breaks in construction, and depressions
Overhead casework
A-Flor-Palt-Exst
existing floor tile paltersn, hatching
A-FLOR-RAIS
A-FLOR-STRS
Access (raised) flooring
Stair risers/treads, escalators, ladders
A-Flor-Strs-Exst
A-Flor-Strs-Rail-Exsll
existing stairs. ramps
existing stoir/ramp/balcony railings
A-FLOR-STRS-TEXT
Stair numbers
A-Flor-Tptn-Exst
existing toilet partitions
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A-FURN
Furniture
Layer Name
Architecture layers continued
A-Furn-Exst
A-Glaz
A-Glaz-Exst
existing furniture
windows, borrowed lights, side lights
existing windows, etc.
A-GLAZ-FULL
A-GLAZ-IDEN
A-GLAZ-PRHT
A-GLAZ-SILL
Full height glazed walls and partitions
Window number and symbol
Windows and partial height glazed partitions
Window sills
A-Head
A-Head-Exst
A-Ovhd
door headers
existing headers
openings in floor/ceiling above
A-ROOF
A-ROOF-BELW
A-ROOF-DOOR
Roofs
Roof below
Door to roof area
A-Roof-Edge
A-Roof-Eqpm
edge of roof
equipment on roof
A-ROOF-EQUIP
Roof equipment
A-Roof-Gutr
A-Roof-Levl
gutters, downspouts
changes in roof levels
A-ROOF-METL
A-ROOF-OTLN
Metal Roof
Roof perimeter outline
A-Roof-Slpe
slape of roof, crickets
A-SLAB
A-SPACE-PATT
A-VPORT
A-WALL
A-WALL-EXP-JT
Concrete path, sidewalk
Department Shades
Viewports
Interior walls full-heights
Wall expansion joints
A-Wall-Exs
A-Wall-Extr
A-Wall-Extr-Exst
existing interior walls
Exterior walls
existing exterior walls
A-WALL-HEAD
A-WALL-IDEN
A-WALL-JAMB
A-WALL-LEAD
A-WALL-MOVE
Door and window headers
Wall identification/type text or tags
Door and window jambs
Wall containing lead
Moveable walls/partitions
A-Wall-Palt
wall hatching
A-WALL-PATT
A-WALL-PRHT
Wall insulation, hatching, and fill
Partial height walls (do not appear on Reflected Ceiling Plan)
A-Wall-Prht-Exst
existing low walls
A-WALL-PROT
A-WALL-SPCL
Wall protection, corner guards, chair rails
Wall-hung/attached specialties (e.g., fixtures, grab bars (incl. handicap),
A-Wall-Spcl-Exst
Existing wall protection. comer guards
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B-AREA-CONSTGR
Layer Name
B-AREA-FLGR
A-AREA-IDEN
A-AREA-PRN2
PAR-Eqpm
A-AREA
Outside perimeter, building SF size
Architecture layers continued
Floor Gross SF
Room Number and Label
Lawson Department shaded area
PAR Equipment
BOMA Polyline around each space/ suite
Layer Name
C-BLDG
C-COMM
C-COMM-OVHD
C-COMM-UNDR
C-FIRE
C-FIRE-UNDR
C-NGAS
C-NGAS-UNDR
C-PKNG
C-PKNG-DRAIN
C-PKNG-ISLD
C-PKNG-STRP
C-PROP
Civil layers
Proposed building footprints
Site communication/ telephone poles, boxes, towers
Overhead communication lines
Underground communication lines
Fire protection - hydrants, connections
Fire protection - underground lines
Natural gas - manholes, meters, storage tanks
Natural gas - underground lines
Parking lots
Parking lot drainage slope indications
Parking islands
Parking lot striping, handicapped symbol
Property lines, survey benchmarks
Layer Name
C-PROP-BRNG
C-PROP-CONS
C-PROP-ESMT
C-PROP-IDEN
C-ROAD
C-ROAD-CNTR
C-ROAD-CURB
C-SSWR
C-SSWR-UNDR
C-STRM
C-STRM-UNDR
C-TOPO
C-TOPO-BORE
C-TOPO-RTWL
C-TOPO-SPOT
C-WATR
C-WATR-UNDR
C-CLNG-LIGHT
Civil layers continued
Bearings and distance labels
Construction Controls
Easements, rights of way, setback lines
Property annotation
Roadways
Center lines
Curbs
Sanitary sewer - manholes, pumping stations
Sanitary sewer - underground lines
Storm drainage catch basins, manholes
Storm drainage pipe- underground
Proposed contour lines and elevations
Test borings
Retaining wall
Spot elevations
Domestic water - manholes, pumping stations, storage tanks
Domestic water - underground lines
Lighting
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Layer Name
E-ALRM-IDEN
E-ALRM-SYMB
E-BELL-IDEN
E-BELL-SYMB
E-CATV
E-CATV-IDEN
E-CATV-SYMB
E-CCTV
E-CCTV-IDEN
E-CLOK-IDEN
E-CLOK-SYMB
E-COMM-ADDR
E-COMM-CABL
E-COMM-CIRC
E-COMM-IDEN
E-COMM-RCVR
E-COMM-XMIT
E-EMCS-SYMB
E-FIRE-ADDR
E-FIRE-IDEN
E-FIRE-PANL
E-GNRL-TEXT
E-HUGS-SYSTEM
E-INTC-IDEN
Layer Name
E-INTC-SYMB
E-LITE
E-LITE-BATT
E-LITE-CIRC
E-LITE-CIRC-NUMB
E-LITE-CLNG
E-LITE-EXIT
E-LITE-FLOR
E-LITE-IDEN
E-LITE-JBOX
E-LITE-ROOF
E-LITE-SPCL
E-LITE-SWCH
E-LITE-WALL
EMERGENCY EXIT PATH
E-MISD
E-NURS-CIRC
E-IDEN-TEXT
E-NURS-IDEN
E-NURS-SYMB
Electrical layers
Identifier tags, symbol modifier, and text
Miscellaneous alarm system symbols
Identifier tags, symbol modifier, and text
Bell system symbols
Cable connection and TV locations
Identifier tags, symbol modifier, and text
Cable television system symbols
Closed-circuit television system symbols
Identifier tags, symbol modifier, and text
Identifier tags, symbol modifier, and text
Clock system symbols
Communications addressing and text
Communications cable tray
Communications circuit conduits
Communications identification and text
Communications receiver
Communications transmitter
Energy monitoring control system symbols
Fire alarm addresses
Fire alarm identification and text
Fire alarm panels
General text and notes
HUGS Infant security system
Identifier tags, symbol modifier, and text
Electrical layers continued
Intercom/PA system symbols
Lighting
Emergency exit light with battery backup
Lighting circuits (including crosslines and homeruns)
Lighting circuit numbers (e.g., panel/circuit number, wire/conduit size)
Ceiling mounted (surface/pendant) fixtures
Emergency exit lights and exit lights
Floor mounted fixtures (e.g., stage)
Light fixture identifier tags
Junction boxes
Roof lighting
Special fixtures
Lighting contactors, photoelectric controls, low-voltage lighting controls, etc.
Wall mounted fixtures
Emergency exit pathway through the building
Electrical, Data, Wireless
Nursing circuits
Identifier tags, symbol modifier, and text
Nursing device text
Nurse call/paging system symbols
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E-PCOM
Layer Name
E-PGNG-CIRC
E-PGNG-IDEN
E-POWR
E-POWR-BUSW
E-POWR-CABL
E-POWR-CLNG
E-POWR-EQPM
E-POWR-FEED
E-POWR-GENR
E-POWR-JBOX
E-POWR-MOTR
E-POWR-PANL
E-POWR-SWCH
E-POWR-URAC
E-POWR-WALL
E-RADIO
E-SERT-CIRC
E-SERT-IDEN
E-SOUND-CIRC
E-SOUND-IDEN
E-SOUN-IDEN
E-SOUN-SYMB
E-SPCL-JBOX
E-SPCL-PANL
E-TVAN-IDEN
E-TVAN-SYMB
Communications
Electrical layers continued
Paging device circuits
Paging device text
Power
Bus ways and wireways
Cable trays
Ceiling outlets (receptacles and switches)
Power Equipment
Feeders
Generators and auxiliary equipment
Junction boxes
Motors and utilization equipment
Panelboards, switchboards, MCC, unit substations
Disconnect switches, motor starters, contactors, etc
Underfloor raceways
Wall/floor outlets (receptacles and switches)
Wi-Fi locations
Security device circuits
Security device text
Speaker circuits
Speaker identification text
Identifier tags, symbol modifier, and text
Sound system symbols
Junction boxes
Panelboards, backing boards, patch panel racks
Identifier tags, symbol modifier, and text
TV antenna system symbols
Layer Name
FA-RISER
F-CO2S
F-CO2S-EQPM
F-CO2S-PIPE
F-EQPM
F-FITTING
F-HALN
F-HALN-EQPM
F-HALN-PIPE
F-IGAS
F-IGAS-EQPM
F-IGAS-PIPE
F-PROT
F-PROT 1&2
F-PROT-ALRM
F-PROT-DAMP
F-PROT-SMOK
F-PROT-VALVE
Fire Protection layers
Fire Alarm riser
CO2 System
CO2 equipment
CO2 sprinkler piping
New fire system equipment (fire hose cabinet extinguishers)
Sprinkler pipe fitting
Halon
Halon equipment
Halon piping
Inert gas
Inert gas equipment
Inert gas piping
Fire Protection
Fire Walls 1 and 2 hour
Fire alarm
Fire Dampers
Smoke detectors/ heat sensors
Existing fire valves and shutoffs
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Layer Name
F-PROT-WIRE
F-SPRN-CLHD
F-SPRN-OTHD
F-SPRN-PIPE
F-SPRN-STAN
F-TEXT
F-VALVE
Fire Protection layers
Fire Protection Wiring
Sprinkler head- ceiling
Sprinkler head- other
Sprinkler piping
Sprinkler system standpipe
Fire protection text
New fire protection sprinkler system
Layer Name
TE-FIRE-SYMB
TE-FIRE-WRST
TE-FIRE-WRSO
TE-FIRE-ADDR
TE-FIRE-WRDH
TE-FIRE-WRSL
TE-FIRE-WIRE
TE-FIRECNDL
TE-FIRE-SMKZ
TE-ANNO-BDPJ
TE-ANNO-BDSY
TE-ANNO-DOOR
TE-MASS-SYMB
TE-MASS-WIRE
Fire Alarm layers
Fire Symbols Icons
Fire Notification Wiring
Fire Audio Wiring
Fire Addresses
Fire Door Holder
Fire SLC Wire
Fire Wire Everything Except Strobe, Speakers. SLC & Door Holders
Fire Candela Coverage Area
Fire Smoke Zone
Project Boundary
System Boundary
Door Numbers
Mass Notification Symbol
Mass Notification Wire
Layer Name
H-ASBES
Hazardous layers
Asbestos
Layer Name
Interior layers
I-EQPM
I-EQPM-COPY
I-EQPM-EYE
I-EQPM-FIXD
I-EQPM-IDEN
I-EQPM-IDEN
I-EQPM-MEDI
Equipment
Copiers, fax machines, office equipment
Emergency Eye Wash Stations
Fixed equipment
Equipment identification numbers
Equipment identification numbers
Medical (exam beds, dental chairs, etc.)
I-EQPM-MOVE
I-EQPM-OVHD
I-EQPM-STOR
I-FLOR-CASE
I-FLOR-PATT
I-FLOR-PFIX
I-FLOR-SPCL
I-FLOR-TPTN
I-FURN-ACCS
I-FURN-ARTW
I-FURN-FLOR
I-FURN-FREE
Moveable equipment
Overhead, ceiling mounted, and suspended equipment
Storage equipment
Casework
Paving, tile, carpet patterns
Plumbing fixings
Architectural specialties (e.g., toilet room accessories, display cases)
Toilet partitions
Accessories (vestibule mats, partitions, draperies, clocks, trash cans)
Artwork
Flooring (carpet, rugs, etc.)
Free-standing furnishings (desks, beds, tables, dressers, credenzas,
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I-FURN-GRID
I-FURN-IDEN
I-FURN-PLNT
I-FURN-SEAT
I-FURN-STOR
I-PAR-EQUIP
IS-WIRELESS
IS-WIRELESS-CLOUDS
Layer Name
Planning grid/modular outline
Furniture code identification
Plants
Chairs, sofas, etc.
File cabinets, high density storage, shelving, storage cabinets
Nurse equipment
Wireless Antennae locations and strengths
Wireless Antennae locations and strengths
Landscape layers continued
L-IRRG
L-IRRG-COVR
L-IRRG-EQPT
L-IRRG-PIPE
L-IRRG-SPKL
L-PLNT
L-PLNT-BEDS
L-PLNT-GRND
L-PLNT-PLAN
L-PLNT-TREE
L-PLNT-TURF
L-SITE
L-SITE-BRIDGE
L-SITE-DECK
L-SITE-FENC
L-SITE-FURN
L-SITE-PLAY
L-SITE-POOL
L-SITE-SPRT
L-SITE-STEP
L-SITE-WALL
Irrigation system
Irrigation coverage
Irrigation equipment
Irrigation piping
Irrigation sprinklers
Plant and landscape materials
Rock, bark, and other landscaping beds
Ground covers and vines
Planting plants
Trees
Lawn areas
Site improvements
Bridges
Decks
Fencing
Site furnishings
Play structures
Pools
Sports fields
Steps
Walls
L-WALK
L-WALK-PATT
Walks and steps
Walks and steps crosshatch patterns
Layer Name
M-BRIN
M-BRIN-EQPM
M-BRIN-PIPE
M-CHW
M-CHW-EQPM
Mechanical layers
Brine systems
Brine system equipment
Brine system piping
Chilled water systems
Chilled water equipment
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M-CMPA
M-CMPA-CEQP
M-CMPA-PEQP
M-CMPA-PNEU-TUBE
M-CMPA-PPIP
M-CONT
M-CONT-WIRE
M-DEVC-VLV
M-Duct-Std-Dust
M-Duct-Std-Exhs
M-Duct-Std-Flue
M-Duct-Std-Oair
M-Duct-Std-Retn
M-Duct-Std-Supp
Layer Name
M-Duct-Text
M-DUST
M-DUST-EQPM
M-ELHT-EQPM
M-ENER
M-ENER-EQPM
M-ENER-WIRE
M-EXHS
M-EXHS-EQPM
M-EXHS-RFEQ
M-FIREDAMP
M-FLOORDRAIN
M-FUME-EQPM
M-FUME-EXHS
M-GNRL-TEXT
M-HOTW
M-HOTW-EQPM
M-HVAC
M-HVAC-CDFF
M-HVAC-EQPM
M-HVAC-EQPM-Clearance
M-HVAC-EXHS-DFF
M-HVAC-ODFF
M-HVAC-RDFF
M-HVAC-SA-DFF
M-HVAC-SUITE
M-HVAC-TEXT
M-HVAC-TEXT-EQPM
M-LGAS
M-LGAS-EQPM
M-MACH
M-MDGS
M-MDGS-EQPM
Compressed air systems
Compressed air equipment
Process air equipment
Pneumatic Tubes
Process air piping
Controls and instrumentation
Low voltage wiring
Mechanical Valves
Dust and fume ductwork
Exhaust system ductwork
Flue Duct
Outside Air Duct
Return air ductwork
HVAC supply air ductwork
Mechanical layers continued
Duct Text
Dust and fume collection system
Dust and fume collection equipment
Electric heat equipment
Energy management system
Energy management equipment
Energy management wiring
Exhaust system
Exhaust system equipment
Rooftop exhaust equipment
Fire Damper
Mechanical Equipment Floor Drain
Fume hoods
Fume hood exhaust system
Mechanical General text and notes
Hot water heating system
Hot water equipment
HVAC
HVAC ceiling diffusers
HVAC Equipment and AHUs
HVAC Equipment and AHUs Clearances
Exhaust diffusers
HVAC other diffusers
Return air diffusers
Supply air diffusers
Thermostats
General mechanical notes/ text: i.e. duct sizes, cfm tags, duct elev.
Mechanical equipment tags/ call-outs
Laboratory gas systems
Laboratory gas equipment
Machine shop equipment
Medical Gas
Medical Gas Equipment
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M-NGAS
M-NGAS-EQPM
M-LGAS-PIPE
M-PIPE-BRIN
M-Pipe-CAir
M-Pipe-Cdw
M-Pipe-Chw
M-Pipe-Chw-Rtn
M-Pipe-Cnd-Drain
M-Pipe-Diw
M-PIPE-FUEL
M-PIPE-FUEL-GEN
M-PIPE-FUEL-OIL-PROC
M-PIPE-FUEL-PROC
Layer Name
M-PIPE-HEATTRACE
M-Pipe-Hhw
M-Pipe-Hhw-Rtn
M-Pipe-LabGas
M-PIPE-MDGS
M-Pipe-Med-CAir
M-Pipe-Med-N20
M-Pipe-Med-Nitro
M-Pipe-Med-Oxyg
M-Pipe-Med-Vacm
M-Pipe-Med-WAGD
M-Pipe-Mkup
M-Pipe-Nat
M-Pipe-Oil
M-PIPE-PA
M-PIPE-PROC
M-PIPE-RCOV
M-PIPE-REFG
M-Pipe-Row
M-PIPE-SPCL
M-PIPE-STM
M-PIPE-STM-EXT
M-PIPE-STM-CON
M-PIPE-STM-HIGH
M-PIPE-STM-LOW
M-PIPE-STM-MEDM
M-PIPE-TEXT
M-PROC
M-PROC-EQPM
M-RCOV
M-RCOV-EQPM
M-REFG
M-REFG-EQPM
Natural gas systems
Natural gas equipment
Laboratory gas piping
Brine system piping
Compressed air piping
Condensor Water Piping
Chilled water piping
Chilled water Return piping
Condensate Drain Piping
De-Ionized Water Piping
Fuel system piping
Fuel gas general piping
Fuel oil process piping
Fuel gas process piping
Mechanical layers continued
Heat Trace
Heating Hot water piping
Heating Hot water Return piping
Laboratory gas piping
Medical gas piping
Medical compressed air piping
Medical Nitrogen gas piping
Medical Nitrous Oxide gas piping
Medical Oxygen piping
Medical Vacuum piping
Medical waste gas piping
Make-up Water Piping
Natural gas piping
Fuel oil general piping
Process Air piping
Process piping
Energy recovery piping
Refrigeration piping
Reverse Osmosis Water Piping
Special systems piping
Steam piping
Steam piping Existing
Steam systems condensate piping
High pressure steam piping
Low pressure steam piping
Medium pressure steam piping
Pipe Text
Process systems
Process equipment
Energy recovery
Energy recovery equipment
Refrigeration systems
Refrigeration equipment
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M-SMOKEDAMP
M-SPCL
M-SPCL-EQPM
M-STEM
M-STEM-EQPM
M-TEST-EQPM
Mechanical Smoke Damper
Special systems
Special systems equipment
Steam systems
Steam systems equipment
Test equipment
Layer Name
P-ACID
P-ACID-PIPE
P-DOMW
P-DOMW-CPIP
P-DOMW-EQPM
Plumbing layers
Acid, alkaline, oil waste systems
Acid, alkaline, oil waste piping
Domestic hot and cold water systems
Domestic cold water piping
Domestic hot and cold water equipment
Layer Name
P-DOMW-HPIP
P-DOMW-HRPIP
P-DOMW-RISR
P-EQPM
P-FIXT
P-SANR
P-SANR-EQPM
P-SANR-FIXT
P-SANR-FLDR
P-SANR-PIPE
P-SANR-RISR
P-VENT
P-SANR-VENT
P-STRM
P-STRM-PIPE
P-STRM-PIPE
P-STRM-RFDR
P-STRM-RISR
P-STRM-RISR
P-TEXT
Plumbing layers continued
Domestic hot water piping
Domestic hot water return piping
Domestic how and cold water risers
Plumbing miscellaneous equipment
Plumbing fixtures
Sanitary drainage
Sanitary equipment
Plumbing fixtures
Floor drains, sinks, and cleanouts
Piping
Sanitary risers
Vent piping
Sanitary vent piping
Storm drainage system
Storm drain piping
Storm drain piping
Roof drains
Storm drain risers
Storm drain risers
Plumbing text
Layer Name
Structural layers
S-COL
S-FNDN-CNTR
S-FNDN-FTNG
Structural Columns
Beam centerlines
Footings
S-FNDN-GRBM
S-FNDN-PEDS
S-FNDN-PILE
S-FNDN-RBAR
S-GRAT-ELEV
S-GRAT-FLOR
S-JOIN-CNST
S-JOIN-CTRL
Grade beams
Column pedestals
Piles (steel sheet, concrete, wood), piers, caisson piers, drilled piers
Foundation reinforcing
Elevated grating (catwalks)
Floor grating
Construction joints
Control/expansion joints
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Layer Name
Structural layers continued
S-PADS-EQPM
S-SLAB-EDGE
S-SLAB-OPEN
S-SLAB-RBAR
S-SPPT-MISC
S-SPPT-SHPS
S-STRS-FRAM
S-STRS-LADD
S-STRS-RBAR
S-WALL
S-WALL-CONC
S-WALL-LOAD
S-WALL-NONL
Equipment pads
Edge of slab
Openings and penetrations
Slab reinforcing
Miscellaneous fasteners, anchor bolts, supports
Miscellaneous shapes, plates
Stair/elevator framing
Ladders, ladder handrails, safety guard, grab bars
Stair reinforcing
Structural walls (exterior walls)
Concrete walls
Load bearing CMU walls
Non-load bearing CMU walls
S-WALL-PCST
S-WALL-RBAR
S-WALL-STUD
Precast walls
Wall reinforcing
Stud walls
Layer Name
Telecommunication layers
T-CABL
T-CABL-COAX
Cable plan
Coax cable
T-CABL-FIBR
T-CABL-IDEN
T-CABL-MULT
T-CABL-TRAY
T-COMM-JBOX
T-DIAG
T-DISC-INFO
T-EQPM
T-EQPM-COMB
T-EQPM-COPP
T-EQPM-FIBR
T-EQPM-OTHR
T-EQPM-RELA
T-FLOR-IDEN
T-FLOR-NUMB
T-IS-WIRELESS
T-IS-WIRELESS CLOUDS
T-JACK
T-JACK-COMB
T-JACK-DATA
T-JACK-IDEN
T-JACK-PHON
Fiber optics cable
Cable identifiers
Multi-conductor cable
Cable trays and wireways
Junction boxes
Diagram
Information and notes for other disciplines
Equipment plan
Distribution equipment for both copper and fiber optics
Distribution equipment for copper
Distribution equipment for fiber optic
Other telecommunications equipment
Relays, resistors, capacitors, and inducers
Room name, space identification text (copied from Architectural - Floor Plan
Room/space identification number and symbol (copied from Architectural Ceiling wireless antennas
Ceiling wireless antennas signal strength.
Data/ telephone jack
Combination telephone and data/LAN jacks
Data/LAN jacks
Identifier tags, symbol modifier, and text
Telephone jacks
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Appendix B: Space Polyline Layering Standards
Layering Conventions
The list below shows the layering standards for Mercy BOMA Space Polyline
drawings. The Space Polyline drawing observes an Mercy-specific layering
schema.
All Architectural drawings DWG, will have a polyline around each room
or space or suite.
If there are no polylines showing on the correct layer, when the CAD
technician reviews your completed drawing?
This drawing file will be rejected back to the PD&C project manager for
corrections.
This will result in late payment sign off.
Layer Name
A-AREA
B-AREA-FLGR
A-AREA
Color
Red
Green
Red
Line Type
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
LWT
Default
Default
Default
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Area of Tenant Space
Gross Area of Building Space
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Appendix C: Title Block Standards
Graphic Example of Titleblock with Viewports
Figure C – 1. Viewport and location of North Arrow
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There will be 1 viewport in the titleblock. This will be in the main drawing, this
will be on the A-VPORT layer.
In the top right hand side of the titleblock the architects will make a block, and
they will place their logo in it. This logo will be on
A-ANNO-BORDER layer.
In the top right hand side of the titleblock above the architect logo, place the
words AS – BUILT, FOR CONSTRUCTION or FOR REFERENCE ONLY, etc.
This will help avoid confusion regarding what stage the drawing are in.
This example below shows an architectural logo in the logo space.
Figure C – 2. Logo Space
Viewport Layering Standards
The list below shows the layering standards for Mercy Viewport. These will be the
layers used within the Titleblock drawing.
The Titleblock drawing observes an Mercy-specific layering schema.
Layer Name
Status
Color
Line Type
LWT
Description
A-VPORT
On
White
Continuous
Default
Main Drawing Viewport
A-ANNO-BORDER
On
White
Continuous
Default
Architects Logo / AS – BUILT drawing state
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Appendix D: Mercy Space Measurement Standard
Following are the guidelines to which Mercy bases their space measurement
standards. They are based in accordance with the Standard Method for Measuring
Floor Area in Office Buildings, ANSI/BOMA Z65.1 1996 (hereafter the
ANSI/BOMA Standard).
Definitions
Some of the definitions that will be used within this document include the following:
FINISHED SURFACE shall mean a wall, ceiling or floor surface, including glass, as
prepared for tenant use, excluding the thickness of any special surfacing materials
such as paneling, furring strips and/or carpets.
DOMINANT PORTION shall mean the portion of the inside FINISHED SURFACE of
the permanent outer building wall which is 50% or more of the vertical floor-toceiling dimension, at the given point being measured as one moves horizontally
along the wall.
GROSS BUILDING AREA shall mean the total constructed area of a building. It is
generally not used for leasing purposes.
GROSS MEASURED AREA shall mean the total area of a building enclosed by the
DOMINANT PORTION excluding parking area and loading docks (or portions of
same) outside the building line. It is generally not used for leasing purposes and is
calculated on a floor by floor basis.
MAJOR VERTICAL PENETRATIONS shall mean stairs, elevator shafts, flues, pipe
shafts, vertical ducts and the like and they’re enclosing walls. Not included
however, are vertical penetrations built for the private use of a tenant occupying
OFFICE AREAS on more than one floor.
OFFICE AREA shall mean the area where a tenant normally houses personnel
and/or furniture for which a measurement is to be computed.
USABLE AREA is the sum of OFFICE AREA, STORE AREA and BUILDING
COMMON AREA on a floor. For BOMA’s purposes, it is used in calculating
RENTABLE AREA and pro-rating BUILDING COMMON AREA among floors on a
basis of the rentable-to-usable ratio for individual floor and the building as a whole.
Space Measurement/ Polyline Guidelines
Measurements for the purpose of a Lease Management application are generally a
subset of the measurement typically captured for a comprehensive Space
Management application. For the purposes of this document, the type of
measurements to be identified and captured will include OFFICE AREA and MAJOR
VERTICAL PENETRATIONS. The OFFICE AREA will be used as the rentable area
for the Tenant. Each Room will also be identified as to its Class Type (i.e. how the
room is used).
Measurements for GROSS BUILDING AREA and GROSS MEASURED AREA will
not be captured at this time unless a tenant space incorporates an entire building or
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floor. The reason for this is that the floor plates are not available at this time to verify
the measurements
As Mercy requirements expand and additional buildings are brought on-line a full
comprehensive Space Management system can be evaluated and implemented as
appropriate and the CAD standard may be modified and updated.
All general measurements will be taken based on centerlines of interior spaces to
DOMINANT PORTION of the exterior wall. Measurements for all adjacent spaces
and spaces adjacent to floor common areas will be measured to the centerlines.
Special clarifications:
For measuring to exterior walls, columns are not to be considered in measurements
to the DOMINANT PORTION of GROSS MEASURED AREA. However, if the
DOMINANT PORTION of the exterior wall changes from one side of the column to
the next, the measured line will go ½ the horizontal distance and then step to meet
DOMINANT PORTION on other side of wall.
For measuring interior spaces, where alcoves, recessed entrances or similar
deviations from the corridor line are present, they will be considered part of the
OFFICE AREA just like the space would have been if the deviation had not
occurred.
Accuracy
The level of accuracy expected to be achieved with the field measurement process
is to be within +/- 1”. The measurements captured for input on the CAD drawing for
rooms will be the ‘link’ between the CAD drawing and the RES database. Accepted
Square Footage numbers for Lease purposes will be entered separately within the
RES database. Based upon Mercy’s needs these numbers may be different or be
entered as the same.
No AutoCAD Plans will be Accepted if you use your own room
number program
Please follow the room numbering system that is already in place at Mercy and all
offsite buildings.
Tenant ID
The Tenant ID will be used to represent the overall OFFICE AREA or gross
Rentable Area for the Tenant space. This polyline will be drawn on layer BAREA_FLGR following the polyline guidelines described in this document. Please
call us with any questions.
Text Label for the Tenant Gross polyline will be defined as:
Practice Name
Suite Number
Rentable area = ***** S.F.
Room ID
All individual room polylines will be drawn on the A-AREA layer following the
polyline guidelines described in this document.
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Room Number Methodology
Once an Architect has assigned a Room Number it cannot be changed by,
M,E,P,FP and the signage Vendor.
Every room space including the corridors must room sign on the drawings.
• Number rooms beginning with the entry vestibule
• Number in a counterclockwise order (follow arrow below)
 Single Story Building
 Multiple Floors Building
Number rooms with a four digit, one decimal system as follows
• Vestibule = 001.0
• Floor Number 1 = first floor
• Floor Number B = Basement floor
• Suites = begin with 100 in the leftmost suite, each suite begins with the
next factor of 100 (see following page)
• Decimal = used to designate a room within a room (ex – closet or toilet
within another room)
• Stairway Number = S-**
example (S-01)
• Elevator Number = E-**
example (E-04)
• Corridor Number = C-****
example (C-1001)
All New individual room numbers will be drawn on the New-A-FLOR layer.
When new construction happens in an area you can re-use the old Room Numbers,
as long as they are in the ranges listed below. When adding new numbers, check
availability and maintain the room number sequence.
Example showing the direction of
the Room Number flow
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Example of Room Number Flow
Basement level = B***
Lower level = L***
First floor = 1***
Second floor = 2***
Ect.
Interior sign standards provide a paper insert area. The concept below illustrates the
typical exam room numbering and facility numbering allocation on those inserts.
Fonts, text sizes and overall insert layout can be found in the signage standard
documentation
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Example of Room Number Signs
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Example of Room Naming Flow
When the approved signage vender is mounting the new signage to the newly
constructed walls
The Project manager must remind the sign vendor of Signage Standard Documentation
Room Number sign to be visible in every space location that has a Fire type / alarm
devise mounted on the wall or ceiling.
(The Project manager can look at the electrical drawings these are marked on the
titleblock with FA)
This room / space number is then tied back to the Fire Control Panel. The Fire Marshall
is requiring signage as this is part of our building certificate UL (UUJS) and with the Fire
Department having AHJ. This will speed up response time, in case of an emergency
situation.
The room / space number is also tied back to Johnston Controls PC which controls the
HVAC for that room.
Room Numbers are used by Maintenance for their CMMS/4 RIVERS equipment
tracking.
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RES CAD Team
If you are measuring a new suite and there are rooms numbers on the doors.
The waiting room will be the suite number.
Then in ante clockwise the room numbers will be .1
Example: Waiting room 601, reception 601.1, nursing station 601.2
Space Type
Space Type is the broadest category of space description. There are only four
classes to be used for defining the spaces within the Mercy organization.
• Assignable
• Floor Common
• Vertical Penetration
• Building Common = vestibules
Space Type is the next level of detail in describing the space. Space Types often
have a physical space size associated to them so they can be used in Space
Forecasting/Planning modeling. Following are the approved list of Space Types for
the Mercy organization within each Class. Space Types names of the rooms may
be used and approved by the Mercy.
Assignable
Waiting Room
Exam Room
Reception
Office
Lab
Floor common
Hallway
Public Restroom
Vertical Penetration
Elevator
Stairway
Core/Vertical Penetrations
Step-by-Step Polyline Guidelines
When creating or editing polylines (also referred to as polylining or p-lining), users
should proceed from the outside moving inwards, beginning with the tenant suite
polyline which defines Tenant Rentable “Office Area”, then working in through the
various space categories.
This is a baseline figure that Mercy uses to ensure that all the individual spaces
within this perimeter have been accounted for, by calculating an error rate that
indicates whether areas have been omitted or double-counted (overlapped).
When p-lining at the exterior wall, the polyline is located at the inside face of the wall
regardless of the type of space it is, measured to the “Finished Surface” of the
inside face. “Finished Surface” refers to a “wall, ceiling, or floor surface, including
glass, as prepared for tenant use, excluding the thickness of any special surfacing
materials such as paneling, furring strips, and/or carpet.” The inside face is either
that of glass or solid wall, depending upon which is the “Dominant Portion”, i.e., that
which constitutes more than 50% of the vertical floor-to-ceiling dimension, with no
deductions being “made for columns and projections necessary to the building.”
This is BOMA’s 50% rule.
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This example shows the Tenant Gross area measured to the Glass Line because it
is more than 50% of the exterior wall.
Figure D - 4. Tenant Gross Area with Glass Line as Dominant Portion of Exterior Wall
Vertical Penetrations, such as stairs, elevators, and mechanical shafts, always
include their enclosing walls except at the building perimeter, where the boundary is
the “Dominant Portion” of the exterior wall.
Figure D - 5. Vertical Penetrations Polylines
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Any wall that is adjacent to an open space should be polylined so that the wall is
included with the enclosed room, no matter what its classification is. For example,
in a core and shell office tower, all rooms in the core will be polylined to the outside
face of the core walls.
Figure D - 6. Interior Space adjacent to Interior Corridor
Interior Circulation spaces are p-lined last and almost never include walls within
their perimeters.
D - 7. Interior Corridor Polyline
Adjacent spaces are always p-lined at the Outside of adjoining walls.
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Figure D - 8. Adjacent Spaces Polylines
All poly-lines must be closed and no space-enclosing polyline may overlap
another. There should be no gaps between p-lines delineating adjacent space.
Areas that are one square foot or less should be ignored.
The sum of the areas of all individual space p-lines shall equal the total area of the
tenant rentable “Office Area” p-line to within +/- 1% accuracy.
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Appendix E– Quality Audit Form
Example Quality Check Tasks and Procedures for the CAD Management
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CAD Standards Change Request Form
Number:
Opened By:
Date Opened:
Resolved By:
Date Closed:
Closed By:
Status:
Open
Pending
Closed
Suspended
Change Request Description:
Reason for Change:
How Resolved:
Change Approved
Change Not Approved
Authorized Signature
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Appendix F– Quality Audit Form
Information Management: Security of Building Plans
A joint advisory of the American Institute of Architects, the National Society of
Professional Engineers and the U.S. General Services Administration.
Request for Building Plans
From time to time, design and engineering firms receive requests for building plans
that appear unusual due to the structures identified in the requests, the type of
information solicited, or the persons or organizations making the request. While
most requests are likely to be routine and legitimate, design firms are advised to
exercise reasonable caution and good judgment in reviewing each request before
providing documents or plans to persons or organizations unknown to them.
To Report Suspicious Request
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) advises design firms to heighten
their awareness and to immediately report any suspicious requests to the
appropriate local FBI field office and to the National Infrastructure Protection Center,
at FBI headquarters. Please use the attached Building Plan Request Reporting
Form for this purpose.
Contact information for FBI field offices can be found in local telephone directories
and at: http://www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/fo.htm
The National Infrastructure Protection Center can be reached:
By fax: (202) 323-2079
By email: [email protected] .
Again, please note that all reports should be sent directly to both your local FBI field
office and to the National Infrastructure Protection Center. If the report involves a
U.S. General Services Administration building or project, a copy of the report should
also be sent to:
Criminal Investigation Division
Federal Protective Service
Attention: L. Phelps
GSA Building
18tth & F Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0793 (phone)
(202) 219-9832 (fax)
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Building Plan Request Reporting Form
A number of hospital facilities from the design and engineering community are reporting recent or past
requests for building plans that, in light of the attacks of September 11, 2001, appear unusual due to the
structures identified in the requests or the type of information solicited. While most requests are likely to
be routine and legitimate, it is appropriate to exercise reasonable caution and good judgment in
reviewing each request before providing documents or plans to unknown persons or organizations. The
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), The American Institute of Architects, and the National
Society of Professional Engineers are providing this form to assist design and engineering professionals
who deem a request for plans to be unusual and who wish to report such a request to authorities for
investigation.
Information on Request:
 Today’s date:
 Date of request for plans:
 Name of individual / organization requesting plans:
 Address:
 Caller’s Phone (office):
 Caller’s Phone (home):
 Caller's Email:
 Caller's Fax:
 Name of building or facility for which plans were requested
 Address of building:
This building / facility is a:
Please comment on why the request seems unusual:
Has the individual or organization made previous requests for information? Yes No
If yes, please explain.
Firm/Individual Reporting Request
 Name of individual reporting request:
 Name of firm:
 Address:
 Phone (office):
 Phone (home):
 Email:
 Fax:
Type of firm:
Submitting Report
Please immediately send a completed report by fax or email to the appropriate local FBI field office.
Consult http://www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/fo.htm or a local phone directory for specific contact information.
Also, please send the report by fax (202-323-2079) or email [email protected] to the National
Infrastructure Protection Center at FBI headquarters.
If the report involves a GSA building or project, please send a copy of the report to:
Criminal Investigation Division
Federal Protective Service
Attention: L. Phelps
GSA Building
18th & F Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202-501-0793
Fax: 202-219-9832
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Appendix G: CMMS / 4 RIVERS Equipment Designation Abbreviation List
ACP
Compressor, Air (Piston)
FJP
Pump, Fire Jockey
ACS
Compressor, Air (Screw)
FMD
Fire Main Drain
ACT
Curtain, Air
FOP
Pump, Fuel-Oil
AHP
Air Handler, (Pkg Unit)
FOT
Tank, Fuel-Oil
AHU
Air Handler Unit-(Split Sys)
FPC
Panel, Fire Pump Control
ARP
Pump, Air
FRP
Pump, Fire
ATS
Switch, Automatic Transfer
GEN
Generator, Electrical
BFP
Pump, Boiler Feed
GES
Generator, Steam
BKR
Breaker, Electrical
HST
Heater, Steam
BKV
Valve, Backflow
HTP
Pump, Heat
BOH
Water Heater, Booster
HTX
Heat Exchanger
BOS
Boiler, Steam
HYC
Hydro collator
BOW
Boiler, Hot Water
MAC
Compressor, Medical Air
BPD
Pump, Booster (Domestic)
MCC
Motor Control Center
CFP
Pump, Chemical Feed
OXS
Gas, Oxygen System
CHA
Chiller Absorption
OXT
Tank, Oxygen
CHC
Chiller, Centrifugal
PAF
Fan , Pressurization
CHD
Chiller, Direct Expansion
PRP
Pump, Brine
CHH
Chiller, Semi-Hermetic
RAF
Fan, Return Air
CHP
Pump, Chilled Water
RCP
Pump, Recirculating
CHS
Chiller, Screw
SAF
Fan, Supply
CND
Condensing Unit
SEP
Pump, Sewage Ejection
CRP
Pump, Condensate Return
SUP
Pump, Sump
SWH
Switch, High Voltage>600v
CTE Tower, Cooling (Evaporative)
CWP
Pump, Condenser
TAF
Fan, Transfer
DEA
Deaerator
TCR
Tank, Condensate Return
EAF
Fan, Exhaust
THW
Tank, Hot Water
EDC Distribution Center, Electrical
TMU
Tank, Makeup Water
EDP Panel, Electrical Distribution
TPR
Tank, Pressure Rated
ELV
Elevator
TRF
Transformer
EXI
Exhaust, Isolation
VAP
Pump, Vacuum
EXP
Tank, Expansion
WHE
Water Heater, Electric
FAP
Panel, Fire Alarm
WHG
Water Heater, Gas
FCS
Fire Control System
WSF
Water Softener
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= Layers in DWF / DWG
Equipment Information
A-ANNO-KEY
Door keys (inside suites)
A-DOOR-F-IDEN-DOR
Door Fire / Smoke - DOR
A-DOOR- DEX
Door Exit - DEX
A-SITE-WAT-STR-WST
Water Storage Tanks - WST
A-SOC-LS
Life Safety "Statement of Conditions" (maps)
E-LITE-BATT-EML
Battery Light - EML
E-LITE-EXIT-XLT
Exit Light- XLT
E-CATV
Cable TV locations BIO MED (maps)
E-CCTV
Closed Circuit TV Location (maps) Police/Fire
E-POWR-ATS
Transformer (Auto Transfer Switches) - ATS
E-POWR-GEN
Generator - GEN
F-HALN- FSS
Hoods Fire Extinguishing System - FSS
F-HALN-EQUIP-HKT
Kitchen or Vent Hoods - HKT
F-PROT 1&2
Fire Walls / Smoke & Fire & Hazard Rooms
F-PROT-ALRM-FAP
Fire Alarm Panel - FAP
F-PROT-CONT-FDC
Fire Connections - FDC
F-PROT-DAMP-DFS
Fire / Smoke Damper - DFS
F-PROT-EQUIP-LST
Fire Horns / Strobes - LST
F-PROT-EXT-FXP
Fire Extinguishers - FXP
F-PROT-SMOK-DDT
Duct Detectors - DDT
F-PROT-SMOK-SMD
Smoke Detectors - SMD
F-PROT-HEAT-DHT
Heat Detectors - DHT
F-PROT-TAMP-STA
Fire Tamper Switches - STA
F-PROT-VALVE-BKV
Fire sprinkler zones (maps)
F-PROT-VALVE-BKV
Domestic and fire backflow preventers - BKV
F-PUMP-FIRE-FRP
Fire Pump - FRP
F-PUMP-JOCK-FJP
Jockey Fire Pump - FJP
I-EQPM-EYE-EWS
Eye Wash emergency - EWS
I-EQPM-SHW-EMS
Shower emergency - EMS
IS-ELEC-SYMB-MTS
MTS data and electrical (maps)
IS-WIRELESS
MISD wi-fi antenna locations (maps)
M-MDGS-EQUIP-MGV
Medical Gas main shut off zone - MGV
M-HVAC-AHU
HVAC zones (maps) - AHU
M-HVAC-CND
Air Handler - Condenser - CND
M-HVAC-FCU
Fan Coils - FCU
M-HVAC-PU-AHP
Package Units / Roof Top Units - AHP
M-HVAC-SUITE-THS
Thermostat zones (maps) - THS
M-HVAC-VAV
Variable Air Volume Boxes - VAV
M-STEM-BOS
Boiler Steam - BOS
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FREE BIM Protocol Exhibit
Written by practitioners from across the industry, the new E202–2008 BIM Protocol document is an easy-to-understand
document that delivers what the industry needs -- a practical tool for using BIM across the project.
E202–2008 tackles head-on the following questions:
Who is responsible for each element of the model and to what level of development?
What are authorized uses for the model?
To what extent can users rely on the model?
Who will manage the model?
Who owns the model?
E202–2008 benefits users by specifying who is responsible for authoring each element of the model at each project
phase, so no major design elements are missed or left unaddressed.
It also defines the extent to which downstream model users, such as contractors and fabricators, can use and rely on the
model for scheduling, pricing, fabricating and construction.
By assigning management of the model to a specific party by project phase, there’s no confusion about who is managing
the model at any time. It also clarifies who owns the model and who has the right to use it.
Allowing for easy modification to add or delete model elements and to revise the required levels of development on a
project-by-project basis, it also establishes standards and file formats to promote interoperability across the project and
provides common definitions for terms, to avoid confusion.
AIA will not disseminate your information to any individual or organization.
Included:
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E201-2007: Digital Data Protocol Exhibit
E202-2008: Building Information Modeling Protocol Exhibit
•
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