MODULE 5, INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING DRAWINGS

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MODULE 5, INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING DRAWINGS

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Question 1: Exploded drawing

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A drawing that shows how to assemble a complex product. It also shows the relationship of the individual parts to the object as a whole. Also referred to as an assembly drawing.

Question 2: Isometric drawing

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A pictorial drawing that creates the illusion of a three-dimensional object. All horizontal lines are projected at the 30-degree angle.

Question 3: Floor Plan

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A construction drawing of a building looking down at the floor from above (bird's-eye view). The plan shows at least the outline of the wall locations and lengths to scale.

Question 4: Specs

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Another term for specifications.

Question 5: HVAC drawing

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A construction drawing that shows the placement of the furnace and air conditioning equipment and the location of ducts and registers or pipes and radiators.

Question 6: Computer-aided drafting (CAD)

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A sophisticated design program used on computers. It allows designers to create drawings in two or three dimensions.

Question 7: Foundation plan

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A construction drawing showing the placement and dimensions of a building foundation.

Question 8: Architect's scale

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A measuring device that uses smaller units, such as ½ inch or ¼ inch, to represent 1 foot. Architect's scales are also issued in metric units. All building measurements are in proportion to their actual measurements but fit on a drawing.

Question 9: Oblique drawing

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A pictorial drawing that shows the shape of an object. It shows the front of the object with the body of the object at a slight angle.

Question 10: Site plan

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Another term for plot plan.

Question 11: Dimension line

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A line on a drawing with a measurement indicating actual length.

Question 12: Plumbing Drawing

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A construction drawing that shows the location of fixtures and pipe runs, and gives the size and type of pipe to be installed.

Question 13: Single-line drawing

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A plumbing drawing that uses a single line to represent the centerline of a pipe. They can be used to represent pipe of any diameter.

Question 14: Side yards

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The spaces along the sides of a structure that provide access to rear yards, reduce the possibility of fire jumping from one building to the next, and promote ventilation around the structure.

Question 15: Pictorial drawing

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A drawing that shows a three-dimensional view of an object.

Question 16: Schematic drawing

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A single-line drawing of a plumbing system, electrical wiring routing, or circuit.

Question 17: Easement

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A designated right-a-way, such as the access guaranteed to utility companies for repair of utilities that are located on, or cross over, private land, or for vehicles to cross private property.

Question 18: Plot plan

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A drawing of a structure that includes the dimensions of the building site, location of the structure in relation to the property boundaries, elevation of key points, existing finish contour lines, utility services, and compass directions. Known as the site plan.

Question 19: Specifications

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Written requirements included with the drawings or blueprints of a construction project. They provide more details or description of the technical standards that must be met during construction.

Question 20: Scale

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The relationship of the dimensions on a drawing to the actual dimensions of the structure.

Question 21: Construction drawing

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A drawing that shows the design, location, and dimensions of a building and its various components.

Question 22: Fixture Drawing

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A drawing that shows the components of a fixture in detail.

Question 23: Submittal data

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Another term for catalog drawings.

Question 24: Symbol

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A mark or drawing used to indicate a specific object, material, class, or entity. A legend shows the symbols used on a drawing and their meanings.

Question 25: Orthographic drawing

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A construction drawing that shows straight-on views of the different sides of an object. Orthographic drawings are used for elevation drawings.

Question 26: Elevation drawing

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A drawing of a structure showing a side, front and back view.