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 Sym
Window
Foundation
Abbreviations
Room 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
D
O
D
O
D
O
D
O
D
O
D
O
D
O
D
O
BASEMENT
D
O
D
O
D
O
D
O
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