Structures Detailing Manual | Jan 2006
1- Drafting and Printing Standards |

# Chapter 1 - Drafting and Printing Standards

## 1.1 General

This chapter contains general detailing standards and requirements along with details for various bridge components. The instructions are also applicable to most other highway related structures such as retaining walls, pile-supported roadways, etc. Refer to the CADD Production Criteria Handbook (CPCH) for specific instructions related to computer aided drafting.

## 1.2 Drafting Requirements

See the Plans Preparation Manual and the CPCH for additional drafting requirements.

## 1.3 Standard Drawings (07/05)

A. The current Structures Standard Drawings and Design Standards comprise the best practices of the FDOT in design code compliance, pay item consistency, and Specification coordination. For projects (English or Metric, LFD or LRFD) let before July 1, 2006, include in the plan set, the applicable current Structures Standard Drawings. For projects let July 1, 2006 and after, use the 2006 Design Standards by referencing the applicable Design Standard and placing the appropriate tables (CADD cells) and/or project specific notes in the plan set.

B. For Structures Standard Drawings, see the Structures Design Office's web site at http://www.fdot.gov/structures/.

C. For the Design Standards, see the Roadway Design Office's web site at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/.

## 1.4 Drafting Techniques

A. To produce the clearest and highest quality drafting techniques with lines and lettering of consistent quality, FDOT requires the use of a CADD system.

B. Differentiate outline and dimension line weights.

C. The relative line weight and the chosen lettering should provide perfect legibility when reproduced by normal printing procedures.

D. For additional drafting techniques, refer to the CPCH.

## 1.5 Existing Plans

Existing structures plans may be incorporated into new Contract Plans. When available, existing plans may be obtained from the District, or from the Plans Retention Section, Central Office. Plans must be legible and reproducible.

## 1.6 Quality Assurance

Chapter 18 of the Plans Preparation Manual - Volume I explains the processes for Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Chapter 20, "Plans Processing and Revisions", Plans Preparation Manual - Volume I, discusses acceptable printing methods, paper size, and quality of the media and print.