Construction drawing checklist An unambiguous datum point (set-off dimensions

should be clearly legible)

Identification of contractor access
The following is provided to guide in the production of
Identification of contractor secure site area
construction drawings. While focussed on smaller or residential
Consistency with demolition, landscaping and civil-
projects, the overall format provides valuable guidance for
site plans
projects of various scales.
Location of soil to be removed and or stockpiled
Identification of retaining walls, outcroppings and
Title blocks any other site features to be conserved
Keyed layout plan for planting, mulching and
Yes NoNA irrigation coordinated with architectural, civil, and
Client name (and logo if applicable) hydraulics plans
Site address Adjoining building and structure
Project name Significant vegetation and landscape is identified and
Architect's registration number, ABN, place of notated
business and contact details Demolition where applicable and can be adequately
Architect's project number and/or client's contract described
number Staging details ( if required)
Architect's QA check-box (issued for, drawn by, Contour and site levels
reviewed by, sign off and dates) Floor levels and datums
Sheet numbers Surface and subsoil drainage such as sewer and
Scale and graphic-bar scale (in case drawings are stormwater locations
reduced or enlarged) Power locations, overhead/ underground
Architect's electronic-storage-file reference Earthworks
North point Areas for protections or limited access
Revision number and details Street names to which land abuts
Disclaimer and copyright notice Grades and falls to driveways paths etc

Demolition Plan

Title sheet
Yes NoNA
Scale 1:100 or larger
Yes NoNA
Items to be salvaged
Contract number
Items to be retained
Project name
Items to be removed
Site address
Notes on making good
Specification number
Note new openings
List of all drawings (by discipline, by building or by
Dashed outline of new works.
project stage)
Items of historic or other significance to be
Contact details of all consultants
conserved, properly identified and protection called
Symbols and materials legend ( if not on every sheet)
for
Location plan (optional)
Services required to remain
Limits of existing and new work
Site Plan Hazardous materials to be removed

Yes NoNA Floor Plan

Scale 1:200, 1:500 depending on size of site.
Locality diagram (potentially smaller scale if
Yes NoNA
additional to site plan) , identifying the position of
Suggested scale 1:100 or 1:50 (particularly for smaller
the site, adjacent roads, access points, existing
projects or alterations and additions )
buildings and structures, and areas of the site to
Title boundary or location with respect to boundary
receive work
Section and/or elevation references
North point
Plan-detail references
Scale
Site (planning or building) setback requirements
Dimensions of the land and site
Eaves overhang/roof line
Easements if applicable
Structural grid if applicable
Site (planning or building) setback requirements
Internal elevation references
Survey information, such as site boundaries, building
lines, easements and levels, benchmarks Floor finishes notation or hatching and its extent
Clear-site and building set-out dimensions Finished floor and landscape levels – to AHD or other
benchmark

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Room names Pergola or shade structures
Wall framing/structure (differentiating existing and Notation of fall direction (roof, gutters, valleys )
new) Roof vents shown on roof plan
Wall chasing that does not conflict with structural Roof plumbing (rainwater heads, downpipe locations,
system gutters etc)
Window and opening locations Rain water tanks
Door locations and swing/opening directions Exhaust and vent outlets
Door and window numbers Services: solar panels, hot water units, TV and/or
Location of IT cabinet and servers communication aerials
Location of rainwater tanks Section references
Location of AC units and condensate drains Detail references
Size and location of equipment plinths
Location of furniture/whitegoods not included, but
External Elevations
for which services are being provided
Location of external plant
External access (perimeter paving, ramps, steps, Yes NoNA
handrails, landings, tactile indicators, OHS safety Scale 1:100 or larger if required
items) Materials/cladding
Garage doors Floor levels
Identification of existing structure Relative levels to AHD or other benchmark as per
Stair or ramp directions Town Planning/Development Application approval or
Construction notes other determinant. Take care to not confuse with
Expansion and control-joint locations levels provided on other drawings
Symbol key/legend Existing natural ground levels (dashed line)
Joinery location and references Proposed ground levels (solid line)
Fixtures locations – indicated Window and door-opening directions
Fire hose cabinets, fire extinguishers, sprinkler Window/door numbers
control valves, pumps and control-panel location Key dimensions including sill and head heights
Detailed ‘references’ tags (usually relative to the finished floor level)
Structure codes Key-reference levels including floor level, ceiling
Special item descriptions height etc
Location of control joints if applicable
Site (planning or building) setback requirements
Reflected Ceiling Plan

Overall Sections
Yes NoNA
Scale 1:100 or 1:50
Locations of ceiling access, shaft and duct openings YesNo NA
Locations of diffusers, grilles and registers checked Materials
against mechanical Section-detail references
Ceiling heights/ notation of fall direction if applicable Site (planning or building) setback requirements
Dimensions to assist in set out of services Key vertical/height dimensions
Material reference Floor and roof levels
Lighting items: lights, switches, circuits Ceiling and structural heights, including pergola
Electrical items: power points, data hub, data points, Existing natural ground levels (dashed line)
telephones, smoke detectors, television (refer also Proposed ground levels (solid line)
electrical checklist) Retaining walls
Notation for standard fitting heights e.g. light Major building elements
switches, power points General construction description: floor, walls, ceilings
Construction notes
Symbol key/legend
Roof Plan

Yes NoNA
Scale 1:100 or 1:200
Title boundaries
Relative levels of ridges, valleys and parapet
Materials codes and hatches
Roof direction
Roof lights
Eaves and overhang information
Material reference (roof plan)

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Window and Door Schedules (elevations) Location of controls (i.e. switches), check against
door-opening direction
Location of motion/smoke detection and security-
Yes NoNA
monitoring system and cross-reference to
Scale 1:50 or larger
specification - detailing system to be supplied
Location with respect to floor and ceiling heights
Door bell
Special items notes
Security monitors
Glazing identification (fixed, opening, glazing type
Heating and cooling systems
etc)
Pool power supply
Material - aluminium including section type, powder
Rainwater tank pump power supply
coat, timber type
Hot water power connections
Flyscreens
Dimension: openings, mullions and transoms, frame
thicknesses Plumbing
Door grilles, kick plates and glazed panels shown on
door elevations This checklist refers to simple plumbing layout plans provided
Hardware heights by the architect rather than a specialist consultant.

Internal Elevations and Sections Yes NoNA

Indicative layout of existing and new hot- and cold-
water-supply pipes
Yes NoNA
Indicative layout of existing and new gas-supply pipes
Joinery-section detail references
Indicative layout of existing sewer lines and new
Overall dimensions – particularly vertical/height
connections
Location of fixtures (such as bathrooms – toilet roll
Indicative layout of existing stormwater drainage and
holders, soap and hand-towel dispensers, hand driers
new connections
etc)
verify plumbing layout to support fire-protection
Locations and heights of electrical fittings e.g. light
system, including drain for fire-sprinkler control-valve
switches, power points
set
Changes in wall treatment– applied finishes, extent of
verify wall chases, recesses and ducts at vertical-
splashbacks etc
piping locations
Skirtings
Location of hot-water system including overflow
Door grilles, kick plates and glazed panels shown on
Notation of hot-water tempering valve if applicable
door elevations indicated
Location of new fixtures and fittings
Location of remote-window operators
Cross-reference to specification for schedules of
Joinery components (internal elevations – shelving,
fixtures and fittings to be supplied in the contract
cupboards, sinks etc)
Cross-reference to plumbing code relevant to
Section references
jurisdiction
Materials and codes

Electrical

This checklist refers to simple electrical-layout plans provided

by the architect rather than a specialist consultant.

Yes NoNA
Location of distribution boards, sub-boards, solar
panels and site supply
Location of data hub, data points, power and other
outlets, keyed for mounting heights and
single/double outlets
Lighting layout keyed for each type of fitting and
mounting method (surface, recessed or suspended)
Lighting layout coordinated with other disciplines
(mechanical, structural)
Location of exit signage If required)
Electric-strike releases, hold-open devices and
security switches with door schedule
Location of electrical equipment (e.g. dishwashers,
stove, fridge, noting whether supplied in contract)
Cross-reference to specification for electrical and
whitegoods equipment to be supplied in the contract

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