Architectural Schedules

Schedules Definition: A schedule is an organized

arrangement of notes or information usually lettered within a ruled enclosure, conveniently placed, and coordinated with other drawings

Schedules are continuations of the floor plan Categories or types of schedules

Door Footing Electrical SymWindow Foundation AbbreviationsRoom Finish Electrical Fixture Header/lintel

Schedules

Information going into schedules come from manufacture catalogs, brochures, etc.

Each line of schedule includes all information about item indicated.

Any duplicated information from line to line is indicated by the letters “DO” referring to duplicate. The quote marks (“) get lost in drawing and look to much like a blip on the drawing, therefore quote marks are not used.

Schedules

Schedules should always be placed so the lettering is readable from the bottom of the sheet.

Avoid the crowded look, leave “breathing room” for your lettering and don’t crowd things.

Lettering in schedule is normally 1/8” high, however titles and categories are usually bigger.

Large schedules may include two identification columns, placed on the extreme right and left of the schedule.

Outline the schedule with double lines or bold line.

Door Schedules Headings or information include:

identification (symbol or mark)usually numerically size (width, height, and thickness) type--SC, HC, panel, also included in this area is the way

the door operates: hinged, sliding, pocket, bifold, etc. material of door and fire rating quantity frame type, material of frame hardware/threshold design manufacturer of door and catalog/model number remarks

Coordination With Floor Plan

Door Types:Sliding

HC-Flush

Coded Door Symbol Method

Coded Symbol--An architectural office takes items and assigns them a code designation

Coded symbol is placed on the drawing A listing is also placed on drawing to give description

of coded items

Simplified Door Designations

Used on simple floor plans Only stock doors & windows are used Designations are given along plan symbols

Elevation Schedules

Used primarily for doors and windows Elevations give pictures, dimensions(size), and

information(material) about the doors or windows Complex drawing may include both type of schedule

Door Types by Construction--panel

Door Type by Operation--Bifold

Door Type by Operation--sliding

Door Type by Operation—french/swinging

Door Type by Operation—garage/overhead

Window Schedules Headings or information include:

identification (symbol or mark)usually alphabetical size (width, height, usually no thickness) can be listed as (nominal,

actual, or rough openings size) type and material, double hung, sliding, casement, etc. quantity or count of each type of windows mullions--type, material, and/or number glazing--special information about glass size and how it is set in the

window frame manufacturer of window and catalog/model number remarks

Coordination With Floor Plan

Simplified Door and Window Designations

Used on simple floor plans Only stock doors & windows are used Designations are given along plan symbols

Window Type--casement

Window Type—double hung

Window Type—Horizontal Sliding

Window Type—Awning (upper)

Window Type—Awning (lower)

Window Type—Bow and Bay

Window Type—Special Shape

Window Type—Special Shape

Example: Door and Window Schedule

DO

DO

DO

DO

DO

DO

DO

DO

DO

DO

DO

DOBASEMENT

Special Project Schedules(Use the Research/Work Sheet outlining the

data you need to research)

Add lines

Add line

Review Wall Section Terms

1--Slope and Pitch

2—Fascia Trim

3—Fascia

4—Soffit

5—Sub-Floor and Finish Floor

6—Sole Plate

7—Header

8—Sheathing & Siding

9—Anchor Bolt

10—Foundation clearance

11—Ground cover

12—Rebar Spacing

13—horizontal Rebar