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Archive: Discipline Type Definitions

Discipline Definition
Architectural All sheets beginning with "A" (architectural), "I" (interior), "G" (general), except "AV" which belong with Electrical. Include sheets that are cover sheets, index to drawings sheets.
Structural All sheets beginning with "S"
Mechanical All sheets beginning with "M", "HVAC", "FP" (FP includes plans for sprinklers)
Plumbing All sheets beginning with "P"
Electrical All sheets beginning with "E", "FA" (fire alarm), "AV" (audio visual), “T” (telecommunications) and plans relating to power, lighting, security, and telecommunications.
Equipment This category is not used often, check with Becky before using. Drawings may come in labeled "Q".
Plot Plans All sheets beginning with "L" (landscape), "C" (civil), "D" (drainage), "SP" (site plan), drawings relating to site, surveys, and storm water prevention plans.
Topographical This category is not used often; check with Becky before using, would typically include existing condition surveys. Existing condition survey drawings may have a "C", in which case they would go in "Plot Plans".
Utilities All sheets beginning with "U" (utilities) or "SU" (site utilities).
Un-cataloged Discipline was not captured at the time of indexing