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Archive: Discipline Type Definitions

Last updated: February 13, 2025
Content created: August 2, 2023

DisciplineDefinition
ArchitecturalAll 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.
StructuralAll sheets beginning with "S"
MechanicalAll sheets beginning with "M", "HVAC", "FP" (FP includes plans for sprinklers)
PlumbingAll sheets beginning with "P"
ElectricalAll sheets beginning with "E", "FA" (fire alarm), "AV" (audio visual), “T” (telecommunications) and plans relating to power, lighting, security, and telecommunications.
EquipmentThis category is not used often, check with Becky before using. Drawings may come in labeled "Q".
Plot PlansAll sheets beginning with "L" (landscape), "C" (civil), "D" (drainage), "SP" (site plan), drawings relating to site, surveys, and storm water prevention plans.
TopographicalThis 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".
UtilitiesAll sheets beginning with "U" (utilities) or "SU" (site utilities).
Un-catalogedDiscipline was not captured at the time of indexing