Chapter 5 Civil Analytical: Abbreviations, Regulations, and Civil Graphic Symbols

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering general civil analytical abbreviations, SANS 10400 / SABS 0143 National Building Regulations color codes, linework standards, and civil graphic symbols.

BL

General abbreviation for Building Line.

G

General abbreviation for Gulley.

MH

General abbreviation for Manhole.

NTS

General abbreviation for Not To Scale.

IC

General abbreviation for Inspection Chamber.

RE

General abbreviation for Rodding Eye.

IE

General abbreviation for Inspection Eye.

RWDP

General abbreviation for Rainwater Downpipe.

IP

General abbreviation for Inspection Pipe.

BIC

General abbreviation for Built-in Cupboard.

SANS 10400 / SABS 0143

National Building Regulations standards governing civil drawings, linework, and color designations.

Masonry (New Material Color)

Represented by the color Red on plan and section drawings.

Concrete (New Material Color)

Represented by the color Green on plan and section drawings.

Iron & Steel (New Material Color)

Represented by the color Blue on plan and section drawings.

Wood (New Material Color)

Represented by the color Yellow on plan and section drawings.

Glass (New Material Color)

Represented by the color Black on plan and section drawings.

Existing Materials (Color Code)

Represented by the color Grey on drawings according to National Building Regulations.

Proposed Work (Site Plan Color Code)

Represented by the color Red on a site plan.

Drainage / Sewerage (Color Code)

Represented by the color Brown on civil drawings.

Short Broken-Line (B-Type)

Pencil linework used to indicate hidden detail and items to be removed on civil drawings.

Staircase and Ramp Arrow Direction Rule

The arrow must always point "up" the staircase or ramp for the entire length of it.

Drainage / Sewerage Line Type (Site Plan)

Represented using an A-line on a site plan.

Building Line Line Type (Site Plan)

Represented using a B-line on a site plan.

Structure Demolished Line Type (Site Plan)

Represented using a B-line on a site plan to indicate structures to be removed.

B

Civil graphic symbol abbreviation for Bath.

BT

Civil graphic symbol abbreviation for Bidet.

WB

Civil graphic symbol abbreviation for Wash-Basin (Hand).

WT

Civil graphic symbol abbreviation for Wash Tub (Wash Trough).

WC

Civil graphic symbol abbreviation for Water-Closet (Toilet).

SH

Civil graphic symbol abbreviation for Shower.

S

Civil graphic symbol abbreviation for Sink (Single or Double).

U

Civil graphic symbol abbreviation for Urinal (Slab/Stall Type or Wall Mounted Type).