THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

CAD Standards Guideline

Drawing Submission Requirements for

Campus Construction Projects

Architectural, Engineering and Building Services

Office of University Planning

April 2011
PREFACE
The CAD Standards Guideline is intended to ensure that work produced for the University of Connecticut will
integrate into existing CAD files maintained on campus with Architectural, Engineering, and Building Services.
At the Pre-Construction Meeting, a CAD coordination session will be held between the university and those
producing CAD files. The purpose of the meeting is to review the CAD Standard Guidelines; thus ensuring
expectations are clearly communicated to those producing CAD and Contract Documents for University of
Connecticut Construction Projects. The enclosed CAD Standard Checklist is provided to the consultant at the
meeting and is to accompany all electronic file submissions to the university. Final payment from the
University will only be rendered once CAD files have been submitted and approved in conformance with the
CAD Standards Guideline, Consultant Agreements and Owner/Contractor Agreements made with the university.

The University of Connecticut recognizes the potential benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
software and has developed elementary standards for A/E consultant firms that work in this media. As the
technology continues to evolve, the university will review these standards and update them at regular intervals
to ensure consistency in computer model submissions. The design team will be required to use parametric BIM
authoring software for the creation of models that include all geometry, physical characteristics and product data
needed to describe the design and construction project in detail. Submitted files should be in AUTODESK
REVIT format (.rvt) or must be Revit compatible. All Revit submissions shall also be accompanied by a
converted version of the drawing set in the latest version of AUTOCAD.

The University maintains REVIT, CAD, PDF and TIFF files for many buildings on all of the UConn campuses
and shares available files with consultants upon request. All files provided by the University of Connecticut are
the “Best Available Data” at the time of transfer and are intended for informational use only. The University of
Connecticut does not warranty the accuracy of existing files. Prior to the commencement of any work,
consultants shall be responsible for field verifying data to ensure accuracy.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1. CAD STANDARDS CHECKLIST

2. CAD DRAWING PRODUCTION

 
 FILE FORMAT and SETUP
 Electronic File Format
 Drawing Organization
 Layout/Plotting Settings
 Scale and Units
 Font and Text Styles
 Blocks
 Dimension Settings
 Border/Tile Blocks
 Policy on Model Space and Paper Space
 Policy on External Reference Files (Xref’s)

 LAYERING
General Rules and Uses
Attributes (Colors, Pens, Linetypes)

 POLICY on CAD FILE TRANSLATION

Full AutoCAD Compliance
Translation Testing Recommended

3. DRAWING FILE/SEQUENCE NUMBER STANDARD

 Drawing File names and File Structure

 Drawing File examples
 Drawing Revision Procedures
 New Drawing Releases

4. ROOM NUMBERING ON FLOOR PLANS

 General Description

5. SET & ADDENDA PROCESS

6. SUBMISSION OF GIS DATA (under development)

7. SUBMISSION OF REVIT FILES (under development)

 
 
 
 
   

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INTRODUCTION

CAD STANDARDS

This document serves as a specification for producing and delivering drawings in AUTOCAD format for
University of Connecticut – Architectural, Engineering, and Building Services Construction Projects. The
guidelines ensure the successful use of CAD systems and data throughout the University. The requirements
must be followed and met by the main A/E firm and their sub A/E firms. Submitted CAD drawings that do not
conform to the guidelines will be returned. Drawings are to be re-submitted once the requirements have been
met. Before a project is closed out and final payment from the University of Connecticut rendered, all specified
materials must be submitted to the appropriate University of Connecticut Project Manager in accordance with
the standards and instructions described in this document.

A/E firms must submit a signed copy of the CAD Standard Checklist with all CAD drawings being delivered
during any phase (a. Permit/Bid Set, b. Construction Documents/Contract Set, c. As-Built/Record Set) of
the project. The signed CAD Standard Checklist ensures that the A/E firm has reviewed all materials and that
they are being submitted to the required standards and guidelines set forth in this document. To obtain the latest
CAD Standards and files mentioned in this document, please see the links below.

To ensure you have the latest CAD Standards please visit the link below to verify:
http://www.aes.uconn.edu/about/cad_standards.html

To download the latest title sheets & associated files please visit the link below:
http://www.aes.uconn.edu/about/cad_standards.html

DESIGN STANDARDS

To review the latest Design Standards please visit the link below:
http://fas.uconn.edu/about/planning_and_design_standards.html

SURVEY/GIS STANDARDS

Surveys, Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture must adhere to the following standards. Drawings
created under the Surveying & GIS Standards must also adhere to the CAD Standards.

1. The drawing will be prepared in AutoCAD 2010 Format and converted to GIS Shape (.shp) Files. Sheet
size and an agreed upon scale will be determined as subject to layout requirements for the project area.
Border requirements will be to University of Connecticut standards.
2. All grid positioned work shall be in an AutoCAD model space environment drawn at a one (1) to one
(1) scale. For production of hard copy mapping, sheet borders, notes, etc. shall be in an AutoCAD paper
space environment utilizing viewports with respect to required scale.
3. Orient north arrow and magnetic north toward the top of the sheet.
4. All line work shall be two dimensional with a zero (0) elevation with the exception of contour lines
which shall have their respective elevation assigned.
5. Include legend of symbols, linetypes and abbreviations
6. All AutoCAD entities such as boundaries, utilities, contouring, planimetric features, etc. shall be
segregated on corresponding layers, linetypes and colors.
7. One (1) CD-ROM disc containing all project electronic files. The electronic files shall be delivered in
three formats: 1. AutoCAD 2010, 2. .pdf files, and 3. .shp files (GIS)

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SECTION 1.0.0 – CAD STANDARD CHECKLIST

All consultants must provide the following checklist with all CAD drawings delivered to the
University of Connecticut. The signed and submitted checklist ensures the university that all materials
adhere to the standards and guidelines set forth in this document.

FILE FORMAT and SETUP

Electronic File is in correct Format (dwg., .rvt, tiff, pdf, doc, xls)
Drawing Organization and File Structure is correct
Layout/Plotting Settings and pen assignments are correct
Scale and Drawing Units are correct
Fonts and Text Styles are correct
Blocks are inserted on “ ” layer with 0, 0, 0 reference point
Dimension Styles, Scales and Settings are correct
Border / Title Blocks comply with UCONN standards
Policy on Model Space and Paper Space is adhered to
Policy on External Reference Files (Xref’s) is adhered to

LAYERING
Layers comply with AIA/UCONN standards
Attributes (Colors, Pens, and Linetypes) are correct

POLICY on CAD FILE TRANSLATION

Full AutoCAD Compliance in .dwg format
Translation Testing Confirmed

DRAWING FILE/SEQUENCE NUMBER STANDARD

Drawing Files are named correctly
Drawing Files include year of project
Drawing files indicate building name and number
Drawing set indicates release status (i.e. Issued for Permit, Bid, Construction, and
Review)
Submission includes both .dwg files and .tiff/.pdf files

ROOM NUMBERING ON FLOOR PLANS

Room number complies with UCONN standards

DESIGN PHASE, SET & ADDENDA PROCESS (Check box that applies to this submission)

Design Phase (Schematic Design) Permit/Bid Set

Design Phase (Design Development) Construction Documents/Contract Set
Design Phase (50% Contract Docs) As-Built/Record Set
Design Phase (90% Contract Docs) Other____________

Name (please print) __________________________________________________________________ 

Signature: ___________________________________Phone #__________________________ 
Phone Number: ______________________________ Date: ____________________________  
UConn Reviewed By: __________________________________________________________

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SECTION 2.0.0 – CAD DRAWING PRODUCTION
 
FILE FORMAT and SETUP
 
Electronic File Format
AUTOCAD submissions shall be in .dwg format in the most current AutoCAD Release. The drawings should
be checked to see if they conform to all the standards set forth in this document. A/E signatures must be on all
submitted Issued for Construction documents, and files are to be stored in a compact disk that is clearly labeled
as indicated below.

The label insert of the CD shall contain the following:

 Indicate Project Name & Number
 Label UCONN Building Name and Number
 Provide Architect/Engineer name
 Type submission designation with submission date (i.e. CD’s, As-Builts, Permit Set, etc.)
 List all electronic drawing files.
 Provide one University of Connecticut project per CD.

Drawing filenames must be named in relation to the name that appears in the title block. Random filenames are
not acceptable. The file name must describe the drawing being submitted and relate to the drawing title.
Abbreviations must be clear and easy to understand.
 

University of CD Label Building Name

Connecticut
Title
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Building Number
Project Name & Number
Project Name Building Name and Number
Storrs Campus
Project Architect
ARCHITECT/ENGNEER And Engineer
Campus
Location Drawing File Names
A-1… M-1… E-1…
List all drawings with the
A-2… M-2… E-2… number and drawing title
As-Built A-3… M-3… E-3… that appears on the drawing.
Designation
AS-BUILT 06/01/2011 i.e. A-1 …First Floor Plan
with date

See Section 3.0 for naming of drawing files.

 
ALL COVERS MUST FOLLOW THIS FORMAT
USE A SEPARATE CARD FOR DRAWING LIST IF NECESSARY

Sample of CD Cover.

The above criteria must be followed or the CD Case will be returned for corrections. All
extemporaneous data utilized to create drawings is to be deleted. The end result should be a self-
contained, ready-to-use, user friendly drawing package, easily integrated into the university’s
archived CAD files for buildings on campus.

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 Drawing Organization

1. Orientate site plans and floor plans in the same direction with the north
arrow pointed to the top of the page.

2. Xrefs shall be bound with all drawing entities that pertain to each drawing
on their proper layer (etc). All title sheets shall be in paper space and all
dimensions shall be in model space.

3. The drawing file name should correspond to the printed sheet name. It is
Recommended that drawings be organized and filed in the structure shown
in Diagram 1.0, easily read and free of stray elements.

4. Each base plan created of each floor must have Plines drawn on a layer named
SP-Area. This layer shall consist of a tracing of every room using a single
continuous closed pline to the inside face of all walls that define that room.

5. All drawings must be purged completely to remove all unused blocks,

Dimension styles, layers, line types, plot styles, text styles, multi-line styles, etc.

6. The A/E shall be responsible for preparation of the bid set of drawings.

Diagram 1.0

Layout/Plotting Settings
● Paper size (set accordingly to border size). ● Plot Scale – 1’0” = 1’-0”
● Plot Area – Extents ● Plot Style Table – (UCONN.ctb only)
● Plot Offset – Centered

Scale and Units

All CAD drawings should be drafted at full scale in architectural units, such that 1 dwg unit = equals 1 inch.

DIMENSION SCALE  DIMENSION STYLES SCALE FACTOR  TEXT STYLE  TEXT STYLE 

1/32″ = 1′‐0″  1‐32  384  1‐32  36″ 
1/16″ = 1′‐0″  1‐16  192  1‐16  18″ 
1/8″ = 1′‐0″  1‐8  96  1‐8  9″ 
3/16″ = 1′‐0″  3‐16  64  3‐16  6″ 
1/4″ = 1′‐0″  1‐4  48  1‐4  4.5″ 
3/8″ = 1′‐0″  3‐8  32  3‐8  3″ 
1/2″ = 1′‐0″  1‐2  24  1‐2  2.25″ 
3/4″ = 1′‐0″  3‐4  16  3‐4  1.5″ 
1″ = 1′‐0″  1‐1  12  1  1.125″ 
1 1/2″ = 1′‐0″  1‐1‐2  8  1‐1‐2  .75″ 
3″ =‐ 1′‐0″  3‐1  4  3  .375 
*  All styles to be the archquik.shx font style 

When dimensioning use the “architectural tick”.

When using leaders use the "open 30” arrowhead”.

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 SCALE FACTORS 
 
DRAWING  SCALE FACTOR  SCALE FACTOR  LTSCALE  TEXT HEIGHT IN 
SCALE  (UP)  (DOWN)  DIMSCALE  INCHES (3/32″ TEXT 
1/32″  384  0.0026041  384  36 
1/16″  192  0.0052083  192  18 
1/8″  96  0.104166  96  9 
3/16″  64  0.15625  64  6 
1/4″  48  0.0208333  48  4.5 
3/8″  32  0.03125  32  3 
1/2″  24  0.141666  24  2.25 
3/4″  16  0.0625  16  1.5 
1″  12  0.08333  12  1.125 
1 1/2″  8  0.0125  8  0.75 
3″  4  0.25  4  0.375 
HALF SCALE  2  0.5  2  0.1875 
         
1/10″  120  0.00833  120  11.25 
1/20”  240  0.0041666  240  22.5 
1/30″  360  0.0027777  360  33.75 
1/40″  480  0.0020833  480  45 
1/50″  600  0.0016666  600  56.25 
1/60″  720  0.0013888  720  67.5 
1/70″  840  0.0011904  840  78.75 
1/80″  960  0.0010416  960  90 
1/90″  1080  0.009259  1080  101.25 
1/100″  1200  0.0008333  1200  112. 

Fonts and Text Styles

Drafting Components Text Style Font File Name Size

Notes, Dimensions, General Drafting, Room Names, etc Standard Romans 3/32”
Drawing Titles (Plan, Elev., Sect., etc…) Standard Romans 3/16”
Title Block – Project & Drawing Title Identification Standard2 Times New Roman 3/16”
Boxes
Title Block – Lower Fields (dsr, bldg# etc.) Identification Standard 2 Times New Roman ¼”
Box
Only these fonts are approved for use, unless otherwise agreed to by The University of Connecticut
Architectural Engineering and Building Services. The only exception will be the A/E Firm’s logos.

Blocks
The University of Connecticut currently has no particular blocks or block libraries. However, UConn requires
that the following general rules be used when creating or inserting block entities:
1. All entities within a block must be created on layer 0.
2. Drawing entities translated into AutoCAD blocks from non-AutoCAD systems must revert to layer 0
when exploded within AutoCAD.
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Dimension Settings

Lines Extension Lines

Dimension Lines Color = 1
Linetype = BYLAYER Linetype Ext # 1&2 = BYLAYER
Lineweight = Color 1 Lineweight = BYLAYER
Extend = 1/8″ Suppress = OFF
Baseline Spacing = 3/8″ Extend beyond dim lines = 1/16″
Suppress 1 & 2 = OFF Offset from origin = 1/16″
Fixed length extension lines = OFF

Symbols and Arrows

Arrowheads
First & Second = Architectural Tick Arc length symbol
Leader = Open 30 Preceding dimension text = On
Arrow Size = 1/8″
Radius dimension jog
Jog angle = 45
Center marks
Mark = On
Size = 3/32″
Text
Text appearance Text placement
Text style = Standard Vertical = Above
Text color = Green Horizontal = Centered
Fill color = None Offset from dim line = 1/16″
Text height = 3/32″
Fraction height scale = 1.00 Text alignment
Draw frame around text = None Aligned with dim line = On
Fit
Fit options = Either text or arrows (best fit)
Text placement = Over dimension line, without leader
Scale for dim features = Use overall scale of: (see Scale Factors for scale factor)
Fine tuning = Draw dim line between ext lines

Primary Units
Linear dimensions
Unit format = Architectural Zero suppression
Precision = 1/16″ 0 Feet = On
Fraction format = Horizontal
Decimal separator Angular dimensions
Round off = Off Units format = Decimal Degrees
Precision = 0
Measurement scale
Scale factor = 0 Zero suppression
Leading = Off
Trailing = Off

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Border/Title Block

The University of Connecticut provides a standard coversheet and border/title block for use in all University of
Connecticut Drawings which is to be placed into the sheet files.

 The coversheet and border/title block contain attributes that must be filled out with the required, project
specific information. Additionally, the full titles, addresses and logos of the Project Architect and
Engineer must be placed in proper area. Please see below for the correct placement and format.

 All Drawing Revisions must be properly noted in the revision list and must depict the number and date
of revisions. Revisions must be noted clearly and shall include at least 6 lines for revisions. Revisions
on the drawing areas shall be clouded and tagged with a delta triangle with the corresponding revision
number it is related to. The revision number in the triangle must coincide with its revision in the
revision list.

Typical Cover Sheet for Drawing Sets

   

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  Typical Title Sheet for Drawing Sets

Size and Material

To maintain consistency in permanent records kept for all University buildings, all completed construction
documents must be produced on Mylar plastic with matte finish on both faces; or on Hammer mill Archival
Bond Paper. Standard sizes shall be as follows:

● Arch D - 24″ x 36″ ● Arch F - 30″ x 42″ (preferred size)

Drawing Title
The A/E title block and name of project shall be in a vertical format down the right-hand side of the drawing is
preferred.
 Project Name shall match the title of the project on the project budget sheet (EPBS).
 Project Number.
 Building Number.
 Area for A/E’s signature and seal
 Indicate drawing number and number of sheets

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Drawing Number
The A/E shall confirm the building number with UCONN’s project manager. This number shall be on all
drawings. Use:

Cover – Cover E – Electrical M – Mechanical

Index – Title Page F- Furniture P – Plumbing
A – Architectural FP – Fire Protection S – Structural
ASB - Asbestos FS – Food Service T – Telecom
AV – Audio Visual G – Signs U – Utilities
C – Civil H – HVAC X - Survey
D- Demolition L – Site Plans

Title Sheet/Cover Sheet

A title sheet shall be included on all projects. Indicate sheet numbers and a brief description of the project. The
title sheet shall have the following minimum information:

1. Project name and campus location.

2. Name, address, phone number, fax number, email address of the A/E and any consultants used for the
project.
3. Index of all drawings included in the drawing set, this should include the University of Connecticut
Drawing File Number/Sequence number.
4. Location map indicating the location of the project on campus. Campus maps are available from the
University of Connecticut AEBS.
5. List of symbols and abbreviations used in the Contract Documents shall not be indicated on the Cover
Sheet and shall be included in the drawing set. Abbreviations used for the Drawings must be industry
standard recognized abbreviations.
6. All Connecticut Uniform Construction Code criteria and data should be indicated within the drawing set
with egress plans, occupant load numbering and fire separation notations.

Policy on Model Space and Paper Space

 Model Space. Floor plans, elevations, sections, relevant dimensions and other drawings shall be in
model space only.

 Paper Space. Each CAD file shall be set up to contain only one title block in paper space which
references the building model(‘s) contained in model space. Tabs may not be created to accommodate
multiple sheets.

Policy on External Reference Files (Xref’s)

1. Xref’s must be inserted into sheet files as an attachment using the Relative Path as the Path Type,
utilizing the file structure shown in diagram 1.0. By setting the xref to Relative Path, drawings can be
moved as needed and still maintain their links, eliminating any further maintenance to re-link the Xref’s.
The Absolute Path method of attaching Xref’s will not be permitted. Xref’s must be inserted using a
0,0,0 reference point.

2. Xref’s can also be bound and packaged. Binding an xref to a drawing makes the xref a permanent part
of the design drawing. Keeping all files together as a package allows functionality in any situation.
This method shall apply to all submissions that do not use relative paths.

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 3. The University of Connecticut Standard Border shall be used. The text/attributes shall be inserted into
each sheet as an independent element. The text block shall not be altered (exploded, rearranged, etc.) in
any way.

LAYERING

General Rules and Uses

The University of Connecticut has adopted the AIA CAD Layer Guidelines Second Edition for layer naming.
A list of typical layers for University of Connecticut projects is noted on pages 15 through 27 of this document.
The A/E firm should also refer to the “Attributes (Colors & Pens)” for colors & line weights. The A/E should
utilize the AutoCAD Layer Manager to create and list applicable UCONN/AIA layers for their particular
project. Unused layer should be purged from the CAD file prior to submitting them to the university.
Consistency in layers and pen weights allows the university to open and print drawings from multiple
consultants with the same result and quality.

 
 
   
Diagram 2.0

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The UCONN standard for layering follows the American Institute of Architects (AIA) CAD layer Guidelines.

LAYER NAME FORMATTING

The layer name formatting will consist of a two to four sequence of identifiers. Below are three examples:

A-WALL discipline code + major group

A-WALL-FULL discipline code + major group + minor group
A-WALL-DEMO discipline code + major group + status

The discipline codes are shown below.

Cover – Cover E – Electrical M – Mechanical

Index – Title Page F- Furniture P – Plumbing
A – Architectural FP – Fire Protection S – Structural
ASB - Asbestos FS – Food Service T – Telecom
AV – Audio Visual G – Signs U – Utilities
C – Civil H – HVAC X - Survey
D- Demolition L – Site Plans

The discipline code will be followed by a major group designation which identifies the building system.

The major group will be followed by a minor group designation to further define the major group. The major
group can also be followed by a status designation.

The status designation will further define the work; when phases of the work need to be differentiated.
Examples are shown below:

NEW new work

EXST existing to remain
DEMO existing to demolish
FUTR future work
TEMP temporary work
MOVE items to be removed
RELO relocated items
NICN not in contract
PHS1-9 phase numbers (1-9)

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 LAYERING

The list below contains a list of layers to be used when producing drawings.

LAYER NAME DESCRIPTION COLOR LINEWEIGHT LINE TYPE

see below
ARCHITECTURAL

A-ANNO-TEXT General Text 4-cyan continuous

A-ANNO-REDL Redlines 1-red continuous

A-ANNO-SYMB Symbols 4-cyan continuous

A-ANNO-KEGN Legends and schedules 4-cyan continuous

A-ANNO-DIMS Dimensions 4-cyan continuous

A-ANNO-TTLB Border and Title Block 7-white continuous

A-ANNO-NOTE Job Notes 4-cyan continuous

A-ANNO-NPLT Construction lines, non-plotting information 7-white continuous

A-ANNO-KEYN Key notes 4-cyan continuous

SP-AREA Area calculation boundary lines 4-cyan continuous

SP-AREA-IDEN Room numbers, tenant identifications, area choice 4-cyan continuous

SP-AREA-OCCP Occupant or employee names 4-cyan continuous

SP-AREA-PATT Area cross hatching 5-blue continuous

A-CLNG Ceiling information 4-cyan continuous

A-CLNG-GRID Ceiling grid 1-red continuous

A-CLNG-PATT Ceiling patterns 5-blue continuous

A-CLNG-SUSP Suspended elements 4-cyan continuous

A-DOOR Doors 2-yellow continuous

A-DOOR-IDEN Door number, hardware group, etc. 4-cyan continuous

A-EQPM Equipment - built in 1-red continuous

A-EQPM-CLNG Ceiling- mounted or suspended equipment 1-red continuous

A-EQPM-FIXD Fixed equipment 1-red continuous

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A-EQPM-IDEN Equipment identification numbers 4-cyan continuous

A-EQPM-MOVE Moveable equipment 1-red continuous

A-FLOR Floor information 2-yellow continuous

A-FLOR-CASE Casework (manufactured cabinets) 1-red continuous

A-FLOR-EVTR Elevator cars and equipment 2-yellow continuous

A-FLOR-HRAL Stair and balcony handrails, guard rails 1-red continuous

A-FLOR-IDEN Room numbers, names, targets, etc. 4-cyan continuous

A-FLOR-LEVL Level changes, ramps, pits, depressions 2-yellow continuous

A-FLOR-PATT Paving, tile, carpet patters 5-blue continuous

A-FLOR-SHFT Shafts 2-yellow continuous

A-FLOR-SIGN Signage 1-red continuous

A-FLOR-SPCL Architectural specialties (accessories, etc.) 1-red continuous

A-FLOR-STRS Stair treads, escalators, ladders 2-yellow continuous

A-FLOR-TPTN Toilet partitions 2-yellow continuous

A-FLOR-WDWK Architectural woodwork (field-built cabs/counters) 1-red continuous

A-GLAZ Windows, curtain walls, glazed partitions 2-yellow continuous

A-GLAZ-FULL Full-height glazed walls and partitions 2-yellow continuous

A-GLAZ-IDEN Window number 4-cyan continuous

A-GLAZ-PHRT Window and partial-height glazed partitions 2-yellow continuous

A-GLAZ-SILL Window sills 1-red continuous

A-ROOF Roof 1-red continuous

A-ROOF-LEVL Level changes 2-yellow continuous

A-ROOF-OTLN Roof outline 4-cyan continuous

A-ROOF-PATT Roof surface patterns, hatching 5-blue continuous

A-WALL Walls - general 7-white continuous

A-WALL-INTR Interior Building Wall 9- lt. grey continuous

A-WALL-FIRE Fire wall patterning 9 lt. grey continuous

A-WALL-FULL Full-height walls, stairs and shaft walls 9 lt. grey continuous

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A-WALL-EXTR Exterior Building Wall 7-white continuous

A-WALL-HEAD Door/window headers (on reflected ceiling plans) 9-lt. grey continuous

A-WALL-JAMB Door/window jambs (on floor plans only) 4-cyan continuous

A-WALL-MOVE Moveable partitions 2-yellow continuous

A-WALL-PATT Wall insulation, hatching and fill 5-blue continuous

A-WALL-PRHT Partial-height walls (on floor plans only) 2-yellow continuous

CIVIL

C-ANNO-DIMS Dimensions 4-cyan

C-ANNO-LEGN Legends and schedules 7-white continuous

C-ANNO-NOTE Notes 4-cyan continuous

C-ANNO-SYMB Symbols 4-cyan continuous

C-ANNO-TEXT General Text 4-cyan continuous

C-ANNO-TTLB Border and Title Block 7-white continuous

C-BLDG Proposed building footprints 7-white continuous

C-COMM Site communication/telephone poles, boxes 4-cyan continuous

C-FIRE Fire protection-hydrants, connections 11 continuous

C-NGAS Natural gas-manholes, meters, storage tanks 11 continuous

C-NGAS-UNDR Natural gas-underground lines 11 hidden

C-PKNG Parking lots 11 continuous

C-PKNG-ISLD Parking islands 4-cyan continuous

C-PKNG-STRP Parking lot striping, handicapped symbol 4-cyan continuous

C-PROP Property lines, survey benchmarks 7-white continuous

C-PROP-BRNG Bearings and distance labels 4-cyan continuous

C-PROP-CNS Construction controls 11 continuous

C-PROP-ESMT Easements, rights-of-way, setback lines 11 continuous

C-ROAD Roadways 4-cyan continuous

C-ROAD-CNTR Center lines 11 center

C-ROAD-CURB Curbs 4-cyan continuous

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C-SSWR Sanitary sewer-manholes, pumping stations 11 continuous

C-SSWR-UNDR Sanitary sewer-underground lines 11 hidden

C-STRM Storm drainage catch basins, manholes 11 continuous

C-STRM-UNDR Storm drainage pipe-underground 11 hidden

C-TOPO Proposed contour lines and elevations 11 continuous

C-TOPO-RTWL Retaining wall 7-white continuous

C-TOPO-SPOT Spot elevations 4-cyan continuous

C-WATR Domestic water-manholes, pumping, storage 11 continuous

C-WATR-UNDR Domestic water-underground lines 11 hidden

ELECTRICAL

E-ANNO-TEXT General Text 4-cyan continuous

E-ANNO-SYMB Symbols 4-cyan continuous

E-ANNO-LEGN Legends and schedules 4-cyan continuous

E-ANNO-DIMS Dimensions 4-cyan continuous

E-ANNO-TTLB Border and Title Block 7-white continuous

E-ANNO-NOTE Job Notes 4-cyan continuous

E-1LIN One-line diagrams 11 continuous

E-ALRM Miscellaneous alarm system 11 continuous

E-AUXL Auxiliary systems 11 continuous

E-CCTV Closed-circuit TV 11 continuous

E-COMM Telephone, communications outlets 11 continuous

E-CTRL Electric control system 11 continuous

E-CTRL-DEVC Control system devices 11 continuous

E-CTRL-WIRE Control system wiring 11 continuous

E-INTC Intercom system 11 continuous

E-LITE Lighting 2-yellow continuous

E-LITE-CIRC Lighting circuits 11 continuous

E-LITE-CLNG Ceiling-mounted lighting 11 continuous

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E-LITE-EMER Emergency lighting 11 continuous

E-LITE-EXIT Exit lighting 11 continuous

E-LITE-FLOR Floor-mounted lighting 11 continuous

E-LITE-IDEN Luminaire identification and text 4-cyan continuous

E-LITE-JBOX Junction box 11 continuous

E-LITE-NUMB Lighting circuit numbers 4-cyan continuous

E-LITE-ROOF Roof lighting 11 continuous

E-LITE SPCL Special lighting 11 continuous

E-LITE SWCH Lighting-switches 11 continuous

E-LITE WALL Wall-mounted lighting 11 continuous

E-POWER Power 11 continuous

E-POWR-BUSW Bus ways 11 continuous

E-POWR-CABL Cable trays 11 continuous

E-POWR-CIRC Power circuits 11 continuous

E-POWR-CLNG Power-ceiling receptacles and devices 11 continuous

E-POWR-EQPM Power equipment 11 continuous

E-POWR-FEED Feeders 11 continuous

E-POWR-IDEN Power identification, text 4-cyan continuous

E-POWR-JBOX Junction box 11 continuous

E-POWR-numb Power circuit numbers 11 continuous

E-POWR-OTLN Power outline for backgrounds 11 continuous

E-POWR-PANL Power panels 11 continuous

E-POWR-SWBO Power switchboards 11 continuous

E-POWR-URAC Under floor raceways 11 continuous

E-POWR-WALL Power wall outlets and receptacles 11 continuous

E-RISR Riser diagram 11 continuous

E-SAFETY-DCA Door contact audio 1-red continuous

E-SAFETY-EA Equipment alarmed 1-red continuous

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E-SAFETY-ICDB Intercom/door buzzer system 1-red continuous

E-SAFETY- Key box 1-red continuous

KEYB

E-SAFETY- Key pad 1-red continuous

KEYP

E-SAFETY- Mirror 1-red continuous

MIRROR

E-SAFETY- Detox door alarm 1-red continuous

DETX

E-SAFETY-FESC Fire escape 1-red continuous

E-SAFETY- Card reader 1-red continuous

CRDRDR

E-SAFETY- Emergency shower and eye wash 1-red continuous

SHWSH

E-SAFETY- Emergency call box 1-red continuous

EMCB

E-SAFETY- Material safety data sheet 1-red continuous

MSDS

E-SAFETY- Motion sensor 1-red continuous

MOTSEN

E-SAFETY- Panic alarm 1-red continuous

PALRM

E-SAFETY- Security monitor 1-red continuous

MNTR

E-SAFETY-GBS Glass break sensor 1-red continuous

E-SAFETY- Door contact 1-red continuous

DRCNCT

E-SAFETY- Electrical strike 1-red continuous

ELSTR

E-SAFETY- Hand reader 1-red continuous

HNDRDR
E-SAFETY-PAV Panic audio/visual 1-red continuous

E-SAFETY- Guard desk 1-red continuous

GRDDSK

E-SAFETY- Security panels 1-red continuous

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SCRTY

E-SOUN Sound/PA system 1-red continuous

FIRE PROTECTION

F-ANNO-TEXT General Text 4-cyan continuous

F-ANNO-SYMB Symbols 4-cyan continuous

F-ANNO-LEGN Legends and schedules 4-cyan continuous

F-ANNO-DIMS Dimensions 4-cyan continuous

F-ANNO-TTLB Border and Title Block 4-cyan continuous

F-ANNO-NOTE Job Notes 4-cyan continuous

F-CO2S CO2 system 11 continuous

F-CO2S-EQPM CO2 equipment 11 continuous

F-CO2S-PIPE CO2 sprinkler piping 11 continuous

F-HALN Halon 11 continuous

F-HALN-EQPM Halon equipment 11 continuous

F-HALN-PIPE Halon Piping 11 continuous

F-IGAS Inert gas 11 continuous

F-IGAS-EQPM Inert gas equipment 11 continuous

F-IGAS PIPE Inert gas piping 11 continuous

F-PROT Fire protection systems 11 continuous

F-PROT-ANSUL Ansul hood fire suppression 11 continuous

F-PROT-ALRM Fire alarm 11 continuous

F-PROT-ASMBL Assembly 11 continuous

F-PROT-BLKT Fire blanket 11 continuous

F-PROT- Fire control/communicator 11 continuous

CONCOM
F-PROT-EQPM Fire system equipment (hose cabinet/extinguishers 11 continuous

F-PROT-FSSPCP Fire system smoke purge control panel 11 continuous

F-PROT-KIDDE Kidde fire suppression for computer clean room 11 continuous

F-PROT-PULL Fire system pull station 11 continuous

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F-PROT-PUMP Fire pump 11 continuous

F-PROT-SAFE Safe 11 continuous

F-PROT-SMOK Smoke detectors/heat sensors 11 continuous

F-PROT-TEL Fire fighter telephone 11 continuous

F-SPRN Fire protection sprinkler system 11 continuous

F-SPRN-ALRM Sprinkler alarm bell 11 continuous

F-SPRN-CLHD Sprinkler head-ceiling 11 continuous

F-SPRN-OTHD Sprinkler head- other 11 continuous

F-SPRN-PIPE Sprinkler piping 11 continuous

F-SPRN-STAN Sprinkler system standpipe 11 continuous

F-SPRN-SVTS Sprinkler valve tamper switch 11 continuous

F-STAN Fire protection standpipe system 11 continuous

INTERIOR

I-ANNO-TEXT General Text 4-cyan continuous

I-ANNO-SYMB Symbols 4-cyan continuous

I-ANNO-LEGN Legends and schedules 4-cyan continuous

I-ANNO-DIMS Dimensions 4-cyan continuous

I-ANNO-TTLB Border and Title Block 7-white continuous

I-ANNO-NOTE Job Notes 4-cyan continuous

I-EQPM Equipment 11 continuous

I-EQPM-MOVE Moveable equipment 11 continuous

I-FURN Furniture 1-red continuous

I-FURN-CASE Cabinetry/casement 1-red continuous

I-FURN-CHAR Chairs and other seating 1-red continuous

I-FURN-FILE File cabinets 1-red continuous

I-FURN-FREE Furniture - freestanding (desks, credenzas, etc.) 1-red continuous

I-FURN-IDEN Furniture numbers 4-cyan continuous

I-FURN-PLNT Plants 1-red continuous

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I-FURN-PNLS Furniture system panels 1-red continuous

I-FURN-POWR Furniture system-power designation 1-red continuous

I-FURN-WKSF Furniture system work surface components 1-red continuous

LANDSCAPING

L-ANNO-TEXT General Text 4-cyan continuous

L-ANNO-SYMB Symbols 4-cyan continuous

L-ANNO-LEGN Legends and schedules 4-cyan continuous

L-ANNO-TTLB Border and Title Block 7-white continuous

L-ANNO-NOTE Job Notes 4-cyan continuous

L-PLNT Plant and landscape materials 11 continuous

L-PLNT-BEDS Rock, bark, and other landscaping beds 11 continuous

L-PLNT-GRND Ground cover and vines 11 continuous

L-PLNT-PLAN Planting plants 11 continuous

L-PLNT-TREE Trees 11 continuous

L-PLNT-TURF Lawn areas 11 continuous

L-SITE Site improvements 11 continuous

L-SITE-BRDG Bridges 11 continuous

L-SITE-DECK Decks 11 continuous

L-SITE -FENC Fencing 11 continuous

L-SITE-FURN Site furnishings 1-red continuous

L-SITE-PLAY Play structures 11 continuous

L-SITE-POOL Pools and spas 11 continuous

L-SITE-SPRT Sports field 11 continuous

L-SITE-STEP Steps 2-yellow continuous

L-SITE-WALL Walls 7-white continuous

L-WALK Walks and steps 2-yellow continuous

L-WALK-PATT Walks and steps-cross-hatch patterns 5-blue continuous

MECHANICAL

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M-ANNO-TEXT General Text 4-cyan continuous

M-ANNO-SYMB Symbols 4-cyan continuous

M-ANNO-LEGN Legends and schedules 4-cyan continuous

M-ANNO-TTLB Border and Title Block 7-white continuous

M-ANNO-NOTE Job Notes 4-cyan continuous

M-CMPA Compressed air systems 11 continuous

M-CMPA-CEQP Compressed air equipment 11 continuous

M-CMPA-CPIP Compressed air piping 11 continuous

M-CMPA-PEQP Process air equipment 11 continuous

M-CMPA-PPIP Process air piping 11 continuous

M-CONT Controls and instrumentation 11 continuous

M-CONT-THER Thermostats 11 continuous

M-CONT-WIRE Low voltage wiring 11 continuous

M-CWTR Chilled water systems 11 continuous

M-CWTR-EQPM Chilled water equipment 11 continuous

M-CWTR-PIPE Chilled water piping 11 continuous

M-EXHS Exhaust system 11 continuous

M-EXHS-DUCT Exhaust system ductwork 11 continuous

M-EXHS-EQPM Exhaust system equipment 11 continuous

M-EXHS-RFEQ Rooftop exhaust equipment 11 continuous

M-FUME-EQPM Fume hoods 11 continuous

M-FUME-EXHS Fume hood exhaust system 11 continuous

M-HOTW Hot water heating system 11 continuous

M-HOTW-EQPM Hot water equipment 11 continuous

M-HOTW-PIPE Hot water piping 11 continuous

M-HVAC HVAC system 11 continuous

M-HVAC-CDFF HVAC ceiling diffusers 11 continuous

M-HVAC-DUCT HVAC ductwork 11 continuous

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M-HVAC-EQPM HVAC equipment 11 continuous

M-HVAC-ODFF HVAC other diffusers 11 continuous

M-HVAC-RDFF Return air diffusers 11 continuous

M-HVAC-SDFF Supply diffusers 11 continuous

M-MDGS Medical gas systems 11 continuous

M-MDGS-EQPM Medical gas equipment 11 continuous

M-MDGS-PIPE Medical gas piping 11 continuous

SPCL Special systems 11 continuous

M-SPCL-EQPM Special equipment 11 continuous

M-SPCL-PIPE Special piping 11 continuous

M-STEM Steam systems 11 continuous

M-STEM-CONP Steam systems condensate piping 11 continuous

M-STEM-EQPM Steam systems equipment 11 continuous

M-STEM-HPIP High pressure steam piping 11 continuous

M-STEM-LPIP Low pressure steam piping 11 continuous

M-STEM-MPIP Medium pressure steam piping 11 continuous

PLUMBING

P-ANNO-TEXT General Text 4-cyan continuous

P-ANNO-SYMB Symbols 4-cyan continuous

P-ANNO-LEGN Legends and schedules 4-cyan continuous

P-ANNO-TTLB Border and Title Block 7-white continuous

P-ANNO-NOTE Job Notes 4-cyan continuous

P-ACID Acid, alkaline, oil waste systems 11 continuous

P-ACID-PIPE Acid, alkaline, oil waste piping 11 continuous

P-DOMW Domestic hot and cold water systems 11 continuous

P-DOMW-CPIP Domestic cold water piping 11 continuous

P-DOMW-EQPM Domestic hot and cold water equipment 11 continuous

P-DOMW-HPIP Domestic hot water piping 11 continuous

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P-DOMW-RISR Domestic hot and cold water risers 11 continuous

P-EQPM Plumbing - miscellaneous equipment 11 continuous

P-FIXT Plumbing fixtures, toilets, sinks 3-green continuous

P-SANR Sanitary drainage 11 continuous

P-SANR-EQPM Sanitary equipment 11 continuous

P-SANR-FIXT Plumbing fixtures 3-green continuous

P-SANDR-FLDR Floor drains 11 continuous

P-SANDR-PIPE Sanitary piping 11 continuous

P-SANR-RISR Sanitary risers 11 continuous

P-STRM Storm drainage system 11 continuous

P-STRM-PIPE Storm drain piping 11 continuous

P-STRM-RFDR Rood drains 11 continuous

P-STRM-RISR Storm drain risers 3-green continuous

STRUCTURAL

S-ANNO-TEXT General Text 4-cyan continuous

S-ANNO-SYMB Symbols 4-cyan continuous

S-ANNO-LEGN Legends and schedules 4-cyan continuous

S-ANNO-DIMS Dimensions 4-cyan continuous

S-ANNO-TTLB Border and Title Block 7-white continuous

S-ANNO-NOTE Job Notes 4-cyan continuous

S-BEAM Beams 6-magenta continuous

S-COLS Columns 7-white continuous

S-FNDN Foundations 11 continuous

S-FNDN-PILE Piles, drilled piers 11 continuous

S-FNDN-RBAR Foundation reinforcing 11 continuous

S-GRID Column grid 1-red continuous

S-GRID-DIMS Column grid dimensions 4-cyan continuous

S-GRID-EXTR Column grid outside building 11 continuous

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S-GRID-IDEN Column grid tags 4-cyan continuous

S-GRID-INTR Column grid inside building 11 continuous

S-WALL Structural bearing or shear walls 7-white continuous

TELECOMM

T-ANNO-DIM Dimension 4-cyan continuous

T-ANNO-NOTE Notes 4-cyan continuous

T-ANNO- Pathway 4-cyan continuous

PATHWAY

T-ANNO-TTLB Title Block 7-white continuous

T-COMM-D Demo/Remove 4-cyan continuous

T-COMM-E Existing 11 continuous

T-COMM-N New 11 continuous

T-SITE-UTIL Utility 11 continuous

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Attributes (Colors & Pens)

Color’s 1-Red being light (thinnest) to 7-White being the darkest (heaviest) for ghosting/background 250-Dark
Grey being the darkest (heaviest) to 254-Lt. Grey being light (thinnest). See Diagram 2.1 & 2.2 for additional
information.

 
Diagram 2.1
 

 
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Policy on CAD FILE TRANSLATION

Error-free AutoCAD Drawing Deliverables:

Some A/E Firms do not use AutoCAD or the same version of AUTOCAD currently used by the University of
Connecticut. However, it is expected that A/E Firms submit DWG formatted CAD files upon project closeout.
Cad files shall be fully compliant with the standards outlined herein, and shall have no significant loss of
drawing entities or project data that can result from standard CAD file translation procedures.

The University of Connecticut requires DWG files and CAD drawings that can be manipulated using standard
AutoCAD drafting procedures. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the rejection of CAD files
submitted at project closeout and may result in delayed rendering of final project payment. DXF files are not an
acceptable substitution for DWG CAD file deliverables.

Translation Testing Recommended:

For firms translating their native CAD, RVT, or other file formats into an AutoCAD format that is compatible
with the university, should verify they are delivering error- free CAD files. Thorough file translation testing is
recommended before the drawing development phase of the project. Early detection of possible file conversion
problems will allow for corrective measures before project closeout.

SECTION 3.0.0 – DRAWING FILE/SEQUENCE NUMBER STANDARD

To ensure consistency in the updating, use, and archiving of CAD files; a standardized system will be
implemented to ensure drawings will be identified with relevant file numbers during the initial phases of each
project. The recommended Procedure Is Outlined As Follows:

DRAWING FILE NO. ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURE

1. The Architect/Engineer/Designer shall ascertain the amount and type of drawings required.

2. The Architect/Engineer/Designer shall provide UCONN with a list indicating the amount of drawings,
the type of drawings to be provided and the proposed files names for the associated drawings.

3. UCONN shall review the list of file names proposed for drawing submissions to ensure compliance with
CAD submission standards.

4. All pertinent information concerning each drawing file shall be indicated in the drawing list including
the file name, campus location, building number, drawing type, file name and number. Drawing type
designations shall be by discipline i.e. Civil, Landscape, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical,
Electrical & Fire Protection etc…

5. For sizeable projects, additional numbers in the same numbering sequence will be reserved to insure
project number continuity in the event additional drawing number assignments are required. (Upon
request and when applicable)

6. The Consultant will submit a hard copy project log designed to follow projects from inception until
completion. The log will contain drawing and project status on an on-going basis, and will be submitted
with CAD file submissions.

DRAWING FILE NO. SAMPLES

Proper file names allow archiving of CAD files at project completion. Files that contain the proper
year of construction, building name and sheet number will not be in conflict with other files
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 already stored on the university’s file storage system. Drawing names should contain no more than
14 characters. Drawing file names should also be under a file folder that clearly indicates the project
number and project name. Tiff & PDF files should be named in a similar format.

Sample significant building drawing file numbers and submitted drawing lists should look like this:
(Sample Wilbur Cross Building #0126)

Drawing File Name Used Year of Construction Building No. Drawing Sheet No. (Name)
Type
CIVIL
2011-0126-C000.dwg = 2011 0126 C 000 Notes Civil
2011-0126-C001.dwg = 2011 0126 C 001 Plan Civil
2011-0126-C002.dwg = 2011 0126 C 002 Details Civil
2011-0126-C003.dwg = 2011 0126 C 003 Details Civil

ARCHITECTURAL
2011-0126-A000.dwg = 2011 0126 A 000 Code Project Info
2011-0126-A001.dwg = 2011 0126 A 001 Code Egress Plan
2011-0126-A100.dwg = 2011 0126 A 100 Plan Basement
2011-0126-A101.dwg = 2011 0126 A 101 Plan First
2011-0126-A102.dwg = 2011 0126 A 102 Plan Second
2011-0126-A103.dwg = 2011 0126 A 103 Plan Roof
2011-0126-A200.dwg = 2011 0126 A 200 Plan PCP
2011-0126-A201.dwg = 2011 0126 A 201 Plan RCP
2011-0126-A202.dwg = 2011 0126 A 202 Plan RCP
2011-0126-A300.dwg = 2011 0126 A 300 Elevation Exterior
2011-0126-A301.dwg = 2011 0126 A 301 Elevation Exterior
2011-0126-A302.dwg = 2011 0126 A 302 Elevation Exterior
2011-0126-A400.dwg = 2011 0126 A 400 Section Bldg
2011-0126-A401.dwg = 2011 0126 A 401 Section Bldg
2011-0126-A402.dwg = 2011 0126 A 402 Section Bldg
2011-0126-A500.dwg = 2011 0126 A 500 Section Wall
2011-0126-A501.dwg = 2011 0126 A 501 Section Wall
2011-0126-A502.dwg = 2011 0126 A 502 Section Wall
2011-0126-A600.dwg = 2011 0126 A 600 Details Exterior
2011-0126-A601.dwg = 2011 0126 A 601 Details Exterior
2011-0126-A602.dwg = 2011 0126 A 602 Details Exterior
2011-0126-A700.dwg = 2011 0126 A 700 Elevation Interior
2011-0126-A701.dwg = 2011 0126 A 701 Elevation Interior
2011-0126-A702.dwg = 2011 0126 A 702 Elevation Interior
2011-0126-A800.dwg = 2011 0126 A 800 Details Interior
2011-0126-A801.dwg = 2011 0126 A 801 Details Interior
2011-0126-A802.dwg = 2011 0126 A 802 Details Interior
2011-0126-A900.dwg = 2011 0126 A 900 Schedules (door)
2011-0126-A901.dwg 2011 0126 A 901 Schedules (finish)

Drawing file Name Used Year of Construction Building No Drawing Sheet No. (Name)
Type
STRUCTURAL
2011-0126-S000.dwg = 2011 0126 S 000 Notes Structural
2011-0126-S100.dwg = 2011 0126 S 100 Plan Foundation
2011-0126-S101.dwg = 2011 0126 S 101 Plan Framing
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 MECHANICAL
2011-0126-M000.dwg = 2011 0126 M 000 Notes Mechanical
2011-0126-M101.dwg = 2011 0126 M 101 Plan Mechanical
2011-0126-M102.dwg = 2011 0126 M 102 Plan Mechanical

ELECTRICAL
2011-0126-E000.dwg = 2011 0126 E 000 Notes Electrical
2011-0126-E101.dwg = 2011 0126 E 101 Plan Electrical
2011-0126-E102.dwg = 2011 0126 E 102 Plan Electrical

PLUMBING
2011-0126-P000.dwg = 2011 0126 P 000 Notes Plumbing
2011-0126-P101.dwg = 2011 0126 P 101 Plan Plumbing
2011-0126-P102.dwg = 2011 0126 P 102 Plan Plumbing

FIRE PROTECTION
2011-0126-F000.dwg = 2011 0126 F 000 Note Fire Protection
2011-0126-F101.dwg = 2011 0126 F 101 Plan Fire Protection
2011-0126-F102.dwg = 2011 0126 F 102 Plan Fire Protection

TELECOMM
2011-0126-T000.dwg = 2011 0126 T 000 Note Telecomm
2011-0126-T101.dwg = 2011 0126 T 101 Plan Telecomm
2011-0126-T102.dwg = 2011 0126 T 102 Plan Telecomm

FIX/FURNISH/EQUIP
2011-0126-FFE0.dwg = 2011 0126 FFE 000 Note FFE
2011-0126-FFE1.dwg = 2011 0126 FFE 101 Plan FFE
2011-0126-FFE2.dwg = 2011 0126 FFE 102 Plan FFE

LANDSCAPE
2011-0126-L000.dwg = 2011 0126 L 000 Notes Landscape
2011-0126-L101.dwg = 2011 0126 L 101 Plan Grading
2011-0126-L102.dwg = 2011 0126 L 102 Plan Materials
2011-0126-L103.dwg = 2011 0126 L 103 Plan Plantings

       
  
REVISION PROCEDURE

Revisions to existing released will be as follows:

An 11″ x 17″ reproducible copy translucent bond of the dwg to be revised is to be placed in file. This copy will
be marked void-supersedes drawing number _______dated _______.
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The original file drawing shall remain on file and intact should it be required in the future.

NEW DRAWING RELEASE PROCEDURE

All fields in the title block area of the dwg are to be completed and a comprehensive description of the project
and dwg title is mandatory for documentation and future reference.

The situations listed constitute a formal dwg release and must be stamped and signed by the A/E of Record:

A. Prints Issued for Bid

B. Prints Issued for Construction

The change block area of the dwg (above the title block) must indicate the reason for the issue. i.e.
“Issued for Bids,” – Issued for Construction” etc.

The Final As-Built drawings shall incorporate all Addenda, SK-drawings, Construction Changes and field
changes made during construction of the project. All changes should be shown with a revision cloud and
revision number bolded.

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SECTION 4.0.0 – ROOM NUMBERING ON FLOOR PLANS

The University of Connecticut has adopted a standard method of handling room numbers which should be
adopted from the earliest possible point in the design process and carried throughout to completion. The A/E
shall use the UConn Room Numbering System on all drawings. At design development completion, the A/E
will work with “The Office of University Planning” to develop room numbers consistent with the University
system.

The following procedure shall be followed by all A/E’s.

LOBBIES, VESTIBULES, CORRIDORS, STAIRS, ELEVATORS, ETC.

###-#00AA

I-------- Single or Double Letter Suffix:

I First Letter indicates additional room/closet in the main room.
I I I Second Letter indicates any room/closet, if existing, in additional room.
I I I
I I I------------ Two Digit Room Number
I I
I I------------------ Single Letter/Digit Number – Assumes no more than 9 floors above ground.
I Increases to two digits when 10 or more floors or if there is a sub-basement.

I 00 or SB – Sub-Basement (0012)
I 0 or B – Basement (019)

I G – Ground Floor (only needed if entries exist on two levels)

I PH – Penthouse
R --- Roof
01 – First Floor (100s)
I 02 – Second Floor (200s)
M— MAIN
MZ— MEZZANINE
CC— CONCOURSE
PL— PLAZA
AT— ATTIC
P ---- Patio
L---LOBBY
I Etc.

I--------------------------- Two (02) or Three (302) Digit Building Number or Code – if needed (Not required
for floor plans.)

Circulation Areas and Building Service Areas

Two or Three Letters with Floor Number between the Letters.

First Letter indicates type while Second Letter indicates location.

C1A – First Corridor on first floor (C designates corridor)

C1B – Second Corridor on first floor, etc. (C2B – 2nd floor, second corridor)
S1A – First Stair on floor (where ―S designates stair)
S1B – Second Stair on floor, etc. (S2A – 2nd floor, first stair)
E1A – First Elevator on floor (where ―E designates elevator)
L1A - First Lobby
V1A – Vestibule on floor, etc. (V2B – 2nd floor, 2nd vestibule)
RR1A – First Restroom on floor, etc. (RR2B – 2nd floor, second restroom)
CU-# -- OFFICE CUBES (CU-1)

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 H1A -- HALLWAY (HOUSES ONLY)
CL10A CLOSETS (HOUSES ONLY)
LG1 – LOUNGE RM.
CS—CRAWL SPACE (CS01)
PS--- PIPE SPACE (PS102)

Doors should be numbered with a system which reflects the room number to which the door allows access. For
example, the door to room 104 should be labeled “104/1” or “104/A” or similar system.

After the final plans are approved, the A/E shall prepare a separate room numbering plan, showing all rooms and
spaces, with numbers as indicated above, and names. This drawing shall also be transmitted to the University in
CAD format on a computer disc (see CAD File below for submitting procedures). All CAD files must be
submitted in the most current version of AUTOCAD. Drawing shall show distinctions in wall thickness of
major walls and interior partitions. Plan shall also show all entrances and exits, stairways, elevators, service
areas and major architectural features, such as window walls, plazas, ramps and loading docks. Space Planning
drawings do not need dimensions shown, and details not pertinent of the general layout should be omitted.

SECTION 5.0.0 – SET PROCESS & ADDENDA

SET PROCESS

These procedures pertain to submissions that are required for contractual purposes per the university’s Project
Contractual Agreements with consultants and contractors. The Phases of the bid process and construction are as
follows:

1. Permit/Bid Set – (To be submitted to the Design Project Manager) 100% Design drawings used for the
bidding process. The submitting of this set shall be as per the Project’s Contractual Agreement. All
electronic drawings must have all corresponding signatures attached. Drawing Sets that do not contain
signatures shall be rejected and must be resubmitted.

2. Construction Documents/Contract Set – (To be submitted to the Design Project Manager) Same as
Bid Set with the addition of any Addenda’s issued. Addenda’s can be issued on any size media to best
suit the needs of the addenda item. Submitting of this set shall be as per the Project’s Contractual
Agreement. All electronic drawings must have all corresponding signatures attached. Non-signed
drawings shall be rejected and must be resubmitted.

3. As-built/Record Set – (To be submitted to the Construction Project Manager) the marked up
Conforming Set/As-built created by the General Contractor during the construction process shall be
submitted to the A/E. The Record Set shall be made from the updated electronic files reflecting any
changes during construction. The submitting of this set shall be as per the Project’s Contractual
Agreement. All electronic drawings must have all corresponding signatures attached.

ADDENDA

Sketches, drawings or written addenda items that impact the drawing set will also be given to the contractor and
shall be incorporated as part of the final As-Built Set. They may be issued on any size media to best suit the
needs pertaining to those addenda and shall also be submitted to the UCONN Project Manager per the Project’s
Contractual Agreement.

The changes shall be highlighted by using a revision cloud, along with a delta triangle stating the revision. The
revision can be labeled by either alpha (ex. A, B, etc.) or numeric (ex. 1, 2, etc.) characters, but the delta and
revision block must have matching characters.
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All sets are to be submitted in the same manner as the indicated below:

Bid Set, Construction Set, As-Built Set – Electronic Version

1. The 100% completed design drawings (Latest AutoCAD .dwg format) and specs (.doc/pdf format)
signed by A/E Firm shall be sent to UCONN’s Project Manager for review and approval by UCONN
CAD and Archival staff.

2. Also submit record copy Scan/PDF Print for Archival of the documents (tiff/pdf format)

Bid Set, Construction Set, As-Built Set – Media Version (Paper, Mylar, etc.)

The following sets (drawings & specs) are required as per Contractual Agreement:

1. One (1) unbound set of drawings and specs signed by the A/E Firm and printed on Hammer mill
Archival Bond paper.

SECTION 6.0.0 – SUBMISSION OF GIS DATA

UNDER DEVELOPMENT

Text reserved for GIS submission procedures.

SECTION 7.0.0 – SUBMISSION OF REVIT FILES

UNDER DEVELOPMENT

Text reserved for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Revit file submissions.

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