CP83_Part5_2001

CP 83 :

Part 5

: 2001

(ICS

35.240.1

0)

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR

Construction computer-aided

design (CAD)

Part 5

:

Colour and linetype

Published by SPRING Singapore 2 Bukit Merah Central Singapore 159835

SPRING Singapore Website: www.spring.gov.sg

Contents

Page

Foreword 6 CODE OF PRACTICE Scope Purpose Definitions Concept Existing standards New colour standard Linetype standard

Layer, colour and linetype standard

ANNEXES

A List of layers, colours and linetype in alphabetical order 13

B Colour numbers for CAD file formats 19

C Additional layer names 20

TABLES

Example of colours based on CP 6

Colours used by Approving Authorities The 8 basic colours in CAD software Basic and alternate colours

New colours for Approving Authorities Colours for architectural and C & S Colours for M & E

Foreword

This code of practice was prepared by the Technical Committee on Construction Industry IT Standard under the direction of the Information Technology Standards Committee.

As in most aspects of CAD drawing, the current usage of colour and linetype in CAD drawings is very much related to the manual drafting methods. Manual drawings are almost entirely created in monochrome with different line widths while CAD drawings make use of different colours to denote different line widths.

With the availability of 256 or more colours in CAD programs and 2 dozen or more linetypes, and the non-uniformity of different CAD software in handling colours and linetypes, CAD drawings are complicated and hence non-productive. This code aims to simplify the use of colour and linetype in the process of creating CAD drawings.

This code also lists the additional layers to cater to the requirements of M & E users. Several of the important layer names which had not been defined in CP 83 : Part 1 surfaced during the course of developing this code and are now covered under Annex C of this code.

This code was prepared with reference to following Singapore Standards: 1. CP 6 : 1978 Code of practice for building drawings

2. CP 83 :

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Code of practice for computer-aided design (CAD) Part 1 : 2000 Organisation and naming of CAD layers

1

NOTE

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1. Singapore Standards are subject to periodic review to keep abreast of technological changes and new technical developments. The revisions of Singapore Standards are announced through the issue of either amendment slips or revised editions.

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Code of practice for construction computer-aided design (CAD)

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Part

5

: Colour and linetype

1

Scope

This code is to establish the general principles and formats for usage of colour and linetype for construction computer-aided design (CAD) files.

2

Purpose

The purpose of this code is to enhance uniformity in CAD files for the construction industry in Singapore by recommending a set of colour and linetype standards for different disciplines.

3

Definitions

For the purposes of this code, the following definitions shall apply:

3.1 CAD file

CAD file is a digital file containing CAD models or related information.

3.2 Originator

Originator is the individual/company/organisation responsible for creating the CAD file.

3.3 Layer name

Layer name refers to the layer names as specified in CP 83 : Part 1

3.4 Colour

Colour refers to the colour used for entities in a CAD drawing.

3.5 Linetype

Linetype refers to the linetype used for entities in a CAD drawing. This consists primarily of only dashes and/or dots.

3.6 DWG format

The file format commonly used by the majority of CAD software particularly for exchange of information.

4

Concept

The concept adopted in simplifying the use of colour and linetype in the process of creating CAD drawings is to mimic the approach taken in the heydays of drafting practice where a good draftsperson can get around with 4 pen widths and half a dozen or less of linetypes. Beyond going back to basics, there is a need to look at the eventuality where CAD drawings will be used digitally instead of having to be transformed in hard copies. This is indeed the ultimate goal of CAD - going digital all the way. For this, there is a need to look at usage of colour in CAD beyond line widths for hardcopy output purposes. One of the answers is to use colour in CAD for visual checking - so that decision can be made quickly, qualitatively and quantitatively by merely looking at the colours of graphical entities on-screen.

5

Existing standards

The CAD colour and linetypes practices found in the industry today is largely influenced by CP 6

which is meant for manual drafting. It makes use of:

Table 1

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Example of colours based on CP 6

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Red Colour Green

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Brickwork Usage Concrete products

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yellow

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SprayrTrowel artificial products

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Light blue Grey Glass products Cement products Brown Light grey

Timber and timber products Paving, footway

Light green Dark green

On the other hand, the approving authorities also have a requirement that makes use of 3 colours for alteration and addition works or amendments to approved drawings:

Communal open space Tree planting

Red Light blue

Table 2

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Colours used by Approving Authorities Septic tank or sewerage treatment plant Swimming Pool

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~ o l o u r

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Usage

Yellow

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Deleted elements Red

Blue

NOTE

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For certain applications, no colour or black is used to denote "existing elements"

Proposed elements Existing elements

6

New colour standard

While different CAD packages use different colour numbers to represent actual on-screen colours, 8 basic colours are generally similar. These 8 basic colours are:

Table 3

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The 8 basic colours in CAD software

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Colour no.

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Colour name

1 2 Red Yellow 3 4 Green Cyan 5 6

For the purpose of this code, colours 7 and 8 will be classified as "neutral colours" as they are not exactly "colours" in the correct sense of the word. Because of their "neutral" quality, they do not compete with the rest of the colours visually. These 2 neutral colours are hence recommended for the majority of the layers in the code.

Blue Magenta 7

8

In addition to the 6 basic colours, there is a need to have alternate colours in a darker tone. This is especially useful for M & E engineers where a basic colour is used to denote elements like piping while a corresponding darker version of the same colour is used for the symbols related to the element.

White G rev

The 6 alternate colours are listed in Table 4 below. Please refer to Annex B for a list of compatible colours in DGN format.

Table 4

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Basic and alternate colours

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Red

1

14

1

Medium Red

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Colour name

-

r

2

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yellow

1

54

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Medium Yellow

1

Alternate

colour no.

I 3

1

Green

1

94

(

Medium Green

1

Colour name

4 5

6

7

6.1 Colours for visual checking

Cyan Blue

8

CP 83 : Part 1 - "Organisation and naming of CAD layers" has been developed to organise CAD entities into predefined layers. CP 83 : Part 5 aims at complementing Part 1 by using colours for visual checking. This should enable users to quickly check their drawings by looking at the on-screen colours. Magenta White Grey 134 174 Medium Cyan Medium Blue 214 Medium Magenta

This aspect of visual checking is perhaps most important for submissions to authorities where certain colours have been specified for "proposed", "existing" and "deleted" elements. The current standard is shown in Table 2. In order to improve this, a colour standard is required so that it would not conflict with existing practice shown in Table 3.

Instead of Red, Blue and Yellow, the new colour standard is Magenta, Cyan and Yellow: Table 5

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New colours for Approving Authorities

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Magenta

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Proposed elements

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cyan

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Existing elements

1

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yellow

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Deleted elements

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Red has been swapped to Magenta while Blue has been swapped to Cyan. The reason for this is obvious, both Magenta and Cyan are "brighter" than Red and Blue. Yellow is retained because it is already a "bright" colour. All these 3 bright colours enable these important elements to stand out in a CAD drawing.

6.2 Colour standard overview

Based on the standards described in the earlier clauses, the colour standard for Architectural and C & S is as follows:

Table 6

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Colours for architectural and C & S Colour Remarks

Non-structural space-enclosing elements in plan 1 section e.g. walls

Red

Yellow Authorities

-

deleted elements Structural elements in plan 1 section e.g.

columns, beams, major reinforcement Green

Cyan Blue

Authorities

-

existing elements Elements in elevation e.g. sanitary Maaenta Authorities

-

proposed elements

Elements in plan, elevation e.g. annotation, minor reinforcements

White

Grey Non-building elements, fine lines e.g. dimensions, hatch, path, etc

Alternate colour Medium Red Medium Yellow Medium Green Alternate colour Alternate colour Medium Cyan Medium Blue Alternate colour Alternate colour Medium Magenta Alternate colour

Since M & E engineering works are different from that for Architectural and C & S, a different colour standard is used as follows:

Table 7

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Colours for M & E Remarks

Piping, ducting, wiring

Authorities

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deleted elements Piping, ducting, wiring

Authorities

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existing elements Piping, ducting, wiring

Authorities

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proposed elements Structural elements and annotation 8.

14. 54. 94.

1

214.

1

Medium Magenta

1

Symbols

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Grey

Medium Red

134. 174.

While the colour standards in Tables 6 and 7 appear different, they both share common characteristics:

Architectural elements 1 Base drawing

Symbols Medium Yellow

Medium Green

a) The colours for Authorities requirements are the same. Symbols

Symbols Medium Cyan

Medium Blue

b) Alternate colours are used to supplement the basic colours. c) The detailed colour standard is listed in Annex A.

Symbols Symbols

7

Linetype standard

This code only covers the standard linetypes such as "hidden", "dashed" linetypes commonly used in CAD drawings. Complex linetypes such as piping runs, fencing, etc are covered in CP 83 : Part 4 : 2001 - "CAD drafting conventions"

As with colours and line widths, the number of linetypes should be kept to a minimum. Other than the most commonly used continuous linetype, 4 other linetypes can also be used:

Table 8

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Linetype standard

Name

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Code

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Appearance

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Usage

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Grid lines, centre lines

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Dashed

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D

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_{- - - - -}

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Deleted elements

I

I

Hidden

(

H

I

I

Hidden lines

I

8

Layer, colour and linetype standard

Layer names from CP 83 : Part 1 : 2000 are listed in Annex A. Only the 3 major disciplines - architecture, civil & structural and mechanical & electrical are listed in this code. Other disciplines will be added as this code and also that for layer names (CP 83 : Part 1) matures.

Additional layer names are required particularly for the M & E profession. Annex C lists the recommended supplementary layer names and their colour standards.

While this code attempts to cover all aspects of the layer standard using only 14 colours, it is widely acknowledged that some users will still use their own in-house standards. In such cases, the usual practice is for the authors of such drawings to provide a clear legend to document their colour usage. The important aspect to note is that the purpose of this code and also that for CP 83 : Part 1 is to facilitate digital submissions. Hence, for all drawings to be submitted to the Approving Authorities, it is recommended that the 3 basic colours found in Table 5 be used for the following:

a) Additions and alterations; b) Amendments to approved plans;

c) New erections and developments where service lines, elements, etc need to be repositioned or proposed e.g. sewer lines, inspection chambers, landscape, etc.

However, if necessary, the users may also use the 3 basic colours for other purposes in drawings not for submission to the Authorities. Under such circumstances, the users are to document the usage of the 3 basic colours clearly.

Annex A

List of layers, colours and linetype in alphabetical order

This annex lists in alphabetical order the layer names as specified in CP 83 : Part 1 and the corresponding colours and linetypes. Please refer to Clause 6 for the coding for colours and Clause 7 for the linetype coding. All linetypes are deemed to be continuous unless specified otherwise.

A -Architecture CIS

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Civil & Structural MIE - Mechanical & Electrical

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aver

name

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A

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CIS

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MIE

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Descri~tion of elements I remarks

I

l 8 I 8 l 7 1

Air-conditioning including heating and related

ventilation system

I

I

ACONDUCT

1

8

1

8

1

5

1

Air-conditioning system supply air duct

1

ACONDUCT

ACONDUCT

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ACONREDF

1

8

1

8

1

214

1

Return air diffusers

I

ACONEQPT

ACONEXHA

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ACONSUDF

1

8

1

8 I 1 7 4

1

Supplyairdiffusers

I

8

8

l 7 l 7 I 7 l

Annotations for entire CAD sheet including texts,

dimension and hatch ~atterns. 8

8 8 8

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ANOT---H-

1

8

1

4

1

8

1

Hatching - Existing carriageway, drain texts

I

8

8

ANOT---H-

3

6

Air-conditioning system fresh air duct Air-conditioning system return air duct 94

54

8

ANOT---H- ANOTENDO

Air-conditioning system equipment Air-conditioning exhaust air system

ANOTGRID-E- ANOTGRID-E-

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ANOTSYBL

1

7

1

7

1

7

1

Symbols

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6 8 7 ANOTHCAP ANOTREVN

1

7*

1

7*

1

7*

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Title block - May use any colour other those reserved for the authorities

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8C

7

I

ANOTVPRT

1

8

1

8

1

8

1

View-ports of CAD file 8

94 7

7 7

Hatching - Proposed carriageway, drain texts, outer edge of carriageway

8C 7 8 7 8 7 AREABDBA AREABEDB Hatching -Verge Plan endorsement 8C 7 AREACALC AREACOSA

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BEAM---E-

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7D

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7D

I

7D

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Beams- Plan layout Grids- Lines

Grids - Circle/text/dimension text 8 7 6 2 AREADEDC BAMS---

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BEAM---- E l

1

7

1

7

1

7

1

Beams-Elevations Handicap symbols Revision notes 6 4

-

-

2 8

-

-

-

-

-

8

Building block area

Area to be deducted from building coverage

-

-

Area calculations

Communal open space area

-

7

Area to be deducted from communal open space Building automation management system

CIS MIE Description of elements I remarks

3

7

Beams- Sections

7

1

8

1

Building

- - - - -

Bridges - Columns, beams, steel screen, deck

1

stairs 8

1

8

1

Ceilings COLN---E- COLN---El COLN---E2 COMA----

6 8 Proposed car parking lot spot level 4 8 Existing car parking lot spot level

7

7

CLAD---- CPRK---- 3

7

7

7

7

214 DCON---- DOOR----

DWAT----

1

7

)

8

1

7

1

Domestic hot and cold watersystem

3 8 DOORFIRE

7

7

8 214

7

7

DWATHOPI

(

7

1

8

1

3

1

Domestic hot water piping Columns - Plan layout Columns - Elevations

7

7

7

DWATCOPI DWATEQPT Columns -Sections Compressed air system

8 8 8 8

1

I

1

1

crossing cable Cladding

Car-parking lot and driveways

8

7

7

ESCR---- ELEC---- ELECBUSB

1

7

1

8

1

7

1

Electricalpowerbus-bartrunking

7

8 -- - ELECCABT

p7

1

8

1

7

~ l e c t r i c a l a b l e trays Document conveyor system Doors

7

8 8

7

7

ELECCIRC

1

7

1

8

1

7

1

Electricalcircuits Fire rated doors

ELECEMER

(

7

1

8

1

7

(

Emergency power supply

1

14

8

3

Domestic cold water piping

Domestic hot and cold water equipment

ELECTRKG

1

7

1

8

1

7

1

Electricaltrunkina

7

1

ELECEQPT ELECSWIT

ELECUNDR

1

7

1

8

1

7

1

Electrical underground conduit Escalators/people movers

Electrical power system, elect (services), road

EQPT----

1

7

1

8

1

7

1

Equipment

7

7

FANS----

1

7

1

8

1

7

1

Electricalfans

T

7

1

8

r-7

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Facilities (for inspection) 8 8 FCLTMRKT

==-I+

7

7

FCLTANCI FCLTAPCE Electrical equipment Electrical switchboards

7

7

8 8 FCLTPOOL 3 8 8 8 Food outlets Market 5

7

7

Fire hydrants, bollards

Air pollution control equipment

Layer name

I

A

(

CIS MIE

I

Description of elements I remarks FCLTPRCS 7 8

FCLTRCDS 7 8

7 Location of industrial processes 7 Refuse collection disposal system FCLTSEWR 7 7 FCLTTOIL 7 8 7

1

Seweraae facilitv 8

1

Public toilets 14

1

Fire system 14 Fire alarms 14 Fire dampers FIREDAMP 1 7 1 8

6 Fire protection dry risers 8 Fire engine access ways 7

1

Fire enaine hard-standina 14

1

Fire protection equipment

7

1

Fire ~rotection heat detectors 7

1

Fire protection hose reels 7

1

Fire hydrants

7 Fire protection smoke detectors 1 Fire protection wet risers 8 Fixtures 8 Floors FLORLEVL 7 7 FOUN---- 7 6 7

1

Floorl~latform level 7

1

Foundation 8

1

Finishes F U EL---- 7 8 FUELEQPT 7 8

7 Fuel system piping 7 Fuel equipment 7 Fuel piping 8 Furniture 1

I

Gas s u ~ ~ l v 8

1

Handrails

7 Lightning protection system 8 Lifts

7 Lighting

7 Lighting circuits 7

1

Liahtina switches

1

Landscape and tree planting

-

Not for submission requirements

8

1

P ~ O D O S ~ ~ landsca~e, trees. shrubs. ~lantina

1

Existing landscape, trees, shrubs, planting to be removed

8 Existing landscape, trees, shrubs, planting to be retained

Layer name

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A

I

CIS

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MIE

I

Description of elements I remarks LNSP---E--R

1 1 4 1 1 4 1

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Existing landscape, trees, shrubs, planting

removed without approval LNSP---E--E

LNSPARTN LNSPBUFF LNSPVERG

MEVSSMOK

(

8

1

8

1

7

1

Smokecontrol system 214

94

MEDG---- MEVS----

MEVSSPUR

1

8

1

8

1

7

1

Smoke purging system 94

94

-

MEVSSTRC

1

8

1

8

1

7

1

Staircase pressurisation system 214 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 MHAN---- MTAL----

Existing landscape, trees, shrubs, planting to be retained at time of approval

Landscape aeration area , aeration trough

8

8

OTH R---- PAG N

----

PGRD----

1

94

1

8

(

8

1

Playground, park facilities Green buffer line

Planting verge 7 7 8 8 PATH---- PCAP----

POOL----

1

174

1

8

1

8

1

Swimming pool Medical gas system

Mechanical exhaust/ventilation system

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 PRCS---- PU BA---- 7 8 8 7 PUBASPKR RAIL---- REFR----

1

8

1

8

1

7

1

Refrigerationsystem Material handling system Miscellaneous metal parts

8 7 8 7 RAILZONE RALG---- REIN----

1

8

1

1

1

8

1

Reinforcement Other installations Paging system 8 8 7 8 Footpaths, walkways Pile caps 8 8 8 8 8 8 RETW---- ROAD---- 7 7 8 14 ROAD---- ROAD---- Industrial process Public address system 7 7 1 14 ROADBPST ROADBSHL

ROADLEVL-E--N

1

6

1

6

1

8

1

Proposed road spot level Public address system speakers Railways 7 8 7 7 ROADCLVL

1

8

1

8

ROADLEVL-E--E

1

4

1

4

1

8

1

Existing road spot level Railway protection corridor Railings

1 7

7 7

ROADTLGT-E,N

1

6

1

6

1

6

1

Proposed trafficlight 6 7 8 7 8 8 6

Road hump crest level Retaining walls Roadways

8

8

Kerb, inner, outer and centre carriageway (long sect), bus bay

Road hump, service road and car park hump

8 8

Bus stop post Bus shelter

Layer name

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A

I

CIS

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MIE

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Description of elements I remarks ROADTLGT-E--E ROADMARK-E--N

1

ROOF----

1

5

1

8

1

8

1

Roofs

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ROADMARK-E--E ROADWIDL

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SANI----

1

5

1

5

1

5

1

Sanitarysystem

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4 6 4 14 --

I

SANlFlXR

1

7

1

7

1

7

1

Plumbing fixtures

1

4 6 SANIDRAN 4 14 6 8 5 SANlPlPE SANlPlTS

1

SDRNGTTR

1

5

1

5

1

5

1

Surface water drainaae autters

I

Existing traffic light

Proposed traffic markings on road 8

8

SANIVENT SDRN----

Existing traffic markings on road Road widening lines

5 5 7 3 5 SDRNLEVL SDRNPIPE 5 5 7 SDRNRESV SECU----

l 7 l 7 I 7 l

Majorlmain sewers and manholes for diameter

300mm

-

900 mm

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Sanitary drainage 3 5 5 5 SEWRDEEP SEWRLEVL

l 7 I 7 l 7 1

Minor sewers and manholes for diameter <

300mm

I

5 7 5 7 Sanitary pipes Sumps/pits/hatch-boxes 3 5 5 5 7 7

Sanitary vent pipes

Proposed surface water drainage

5 8 SEWRPRSS-E--N SEWRPRSS-E--E 5 5 7 7 SEWRTREF SEWRTRNK

I

SITEBNRY

I

1P

I

1P

]

8P

1

Site boundary

Proposed surface drainage invert level Surface water drainage pipeslculverts 5 7 7 7 SIGN---- SITE---- Drainage reserve Security system 7 7 7 7

Deep tunnel sewers and drop shafts

-

Sewerage invert level

3C 3 7 7 SITECADA SITEKPLN 7 7 SITENRTH SITESTBK

I

SLAB----

1

7

1

7

1

8

1

Floorslabs

I

7 7 8 1 7 7 SITEWALL

Proposed sewer distribution system and overflow pipes

Existing sewer distribution system and overflow pipes

7 7

7 I D

I

SLABPLNH

1

8

1

7

1

8

1

Concrete plinth for equipment

I

Trade effluent

Trunk sewers and manholes for diameter > 900 mm 8 8 7 7 174 SLABOPEN Signage

Site, external works

7 8 7 7 174

I

8 Cadastral information Key plan 7 8 Slab openings North point Building setback

- - --

Layer name

1

A

I

CIS

I

MIE

I

Description of elements I remarks

SLABSTEP SPAC---- SPRK---- STEL---- STRCHANR

1

7

1

8

1

8

1

Handrailofstaircases 8 7 STEM---- STRC---- STRCLNDG

1

7

1

8

1

8 Istaircaselandings 7 7 STRCSTEP

1

8

1

8

1

8

1

Staircasesteps 7 8 7 7 8 7 8 8 8 7 STRCWLIN TCOM---- Slab risesldrops Space usage 1 7 TCOMCABL TIMB---- TOPOCROS

1

3

1

3

1

7

1

Crosssections Fire sprinkler system Steel structures 7 8 7 7 TOPOBORE TOPOCONT TOPOGRAD

1

7

1

7

1

8 (Sitegradients Steam system Staircases 7 7 TOPOLONG

1

3

1

3

1

8

1

Longitudinalsections 8 1 8 7D 8 8 TOPOPONT-E--E

1 7 1 4 1 7 1

Proposed spot level point for earthworks

computation 8 7 5 6 3 7D TOPOPLVL TOPOPONT-E--N --

TOPOSLOP-E--N

1

7

1

6

1

8

1

Proposed embankment, slope Staircase walk-lines

Telecommunication installations 7

8

Telecommunication cables Miscellaneous timber parts 8

8

7 7

Bore-holes - Layout Outline of bore

-

Detail Clay, gravel, silt, sand

Site contour lines and elevations

TOPOSLOP-E--E WAN---- 7 6 VC U M---- WALL---- WALLPARP

(

7

1

7

1

8

1

Parapetwalls 7 7 WALLFIRE WALLOPEN WALLPRTN

1

14

1

14

1

8

1

Partitionwalls 8 7 7 1 - - WALLSTRU

1

3

(

3 1 7

1

Structuralwalls Platform level

Proposed spot level point for earthworks computation 5 8 1 7 8 1 8 7 1 7 WATR---- WATRFPRT

Existing embankment, slope

TV antenna system, cable n/ system 7 8 WIND---- WINDSKYL Vacuum system Walls 1 8 5 7

Fire rated walls Wall openings 7 7 5 8 8 8 5 7

Water supply installations

Water supply installations for fire protection system

8

8

Windows Skylight

Annex B

Colour numbers for CAD file formats

In order to cater to users of different CAD software, a list of colour numbers for the various CAD format is provided below:

1

Colour DWG

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DGN

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FCW

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MCD

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Red 1 3 2 7 Yellow Green Cyan

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White 7 0 15 255 Blue Magenta 2 3 4

1

Medium Yellow 54 132 131 252 5 6 Grey Medium Red 4 2 7

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Medium Magenta 214 133 180 250 1 5 8 14 Medium Green Medium Cyan Medium Blue

DWG: AutoCAD, IntelliCAD or other software using DWG file format DGN: Microstation and lntegraph

FCW: FastCAD 32 MCD: Vectorworks PCIMAC 4 1 5 5 6 2 3 6 9 131 94 134 174 4 3 14 165 130 135 129 8 173 99 30 49 1 74 249 175

Annex

C

Recommendations for additional layer names

This annex lists the additional layer names:

Layer name ACONFRES ACONRETN ACONSUPP

GASPEQPT

I

-

1

-

1

14

1

Gas supply equipment

A

ACONTHEM FlREGPlP

MEVSEXHA

I

-

I

-

1

54

1

Mechanicalexhaustduct

-

MEVSSUPP

I

-

I

-

1

3

1

Mechanical supply duct

CIS

-

-

214 5 MIE 3

Air-conditioning return air duct Air-conditioning supply air duct

94 5

MEVSEXDF MEVSSUDF

Description of elements I remarks

Air-conditioning fresh air duct

Air-conditioning thermostat Inert gas pipe

SPRKEXPO SPRKMPIP

-

-

1 1 54 174 Exposed sprinkler Sprinkler main pipe

Mechanical exhaust diffuser Mechanical supply diffuser

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Under its promotion thrust, SPRING Singapore spearheads the national Productivity and lnnovation Movement. The movement aims to cultivate strong commitment to productivity and innovation in all sectors of the economy and to develop a creative workforce and innovative enterprises. SPRING Singapore serves as Secretariat to the National lnnovation Council.

Using its internationally recognised Business Excellence programme, SPRING Singapore assists organisations to systematically achieve world-class standards of business excellence. At the apex of the programme is the Singapore Quality Award (SQA).

Under its People Excellence thrust, SPRING Singapore initiates leading-edge programmes to enhance the capabilities of the workforce. This enables them to scale new heights and achieve higher levels of productivity. SPRING Singapore administers the Skills Development Fund (SDF), which provides incentives to help companies defray the cost of training their employees. The incentives are financed through collections from the Skills Development Levy imposed on employers.

In view of the importance of service quality to competitiveness, SPRING Singapore spearheads Service Excellence in Singapore. The goal is to raise service quality levels in Singapore to world-class standards.

Standards and Quality

The focus area of Standards and Quality has two major thrusts: standardisation and conformity assessment, and measurement infrastructure development. These are aimed at enhancing productivity, facilitating market access, ensuring safety and health, and protecting the environment.

As the national standards body, SPRING Singapore administers the Singapore standardisation programme, which involves the development and implementation of standards in industry. Please visit www.standards.ora.sq for more information. As standards and conformance issues can be potential barriers to trade, SPRING Singapore actively supports the government's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) strategy to ensure market access. As the national authority for the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies, SPRING Singapore audits and accredits quality systems and the competence of quality system certifiers, inspection bodies, and testing and calibration laboratories.

SPRING Singapore enforces the Weights & Measures Act and Regulations to protect consumers by ensuring that market transactions based on weights and measures are accurate, fair and comply with the relevant standards.

As the Safety Authority, SPRING Singapore administers the Singapore Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme to ensure that the controlled goods used by consumers in Singapore are safe.

As Singapore's national metrology institute, SPRING Singapore ensures that the measurement infrastructure adequately supports the growing needs of industry. It maintains Singapore's national measurement standards for use by the industry, and provides the vital link between measurements carried out in Singapore and those in the international system.

SMEs & Domestic Sector

The SMEs and Domestic Sector area of focus has two thrusts: broad-based enterprise upgrading and industry transformation.

SPRING Singapore serves as the first point of contact for SMEs that need information and assistance for upgrading. As the lead agency spearheading the upgrading of SMEs, it adopts a total approach to developing SMEs into vibrant and resilient enterprises.

SPRING Singapore spearheads the transformation of the domestic sector. The goal is to create a vibrant, dynamic and resilient domestic sector that is able to contribute significantly to the overall economy.

SPRING Singapore administers two key financial incentive schemes for SMEs. The first is the Local Enterprise Finance Scheme (LEFS), which is a fixed interest rate loan for SMEs to expand and develop new capabilities. The second is the Local Enterprise Technical Assistance Scheme (LETAS), which is a consultancy grant scheme to help SMEs acquire new competencies in operational management.

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ABOUT THE NATIONAL STANDARDISATION PROGRAMME

Under the national standardisation programme, SPRING Singapore helps companies and industry to meet international standards and conformity requirements by creating awareness of the importance of standardisation to enhance competitiveness and improve productivity, co-ordinating the development and use of Singapore Standards and setting up an information infrastructure to educate companies and industry on the latest developments.

SPRING Singapore is vested with the authority to appoint a Standards Council to advise on the preparation, publication and promulgation of Singapore Standards and Technical References and their implementation. Singapore Standards are in the form of specifications for materials and products, codes of practice, methods of test, nomenclature, services, etc. The respective standards committee will draw up the standards before seeking final approval from the Standards Council. To ensure adequate representation of all viewpoints in the preparation of Singapore Standards, all committees appointed consist of representatives from various interest groups which include government agencies, professional bodies, tertiary institutions and consumer, trade and manufacturing organisations.

Technical References are transition documents developed to help meet urgent industry demand for specifications or requirements on a particular product, process or service in an area where there is an absence of reference standards. Unlike Singapore Standards, they are issued for comments over a period of two years before assessment on their suitability for approval as Singapore Standards. All comments are considered when a technical reference is reviewed at the end of two years to determine the feasibility of its transition to a Singapore Standard. Technical References can therefore become Singapore Standards after two years, continue as Technical References for further comments or be withdrawn.

In the international arena, SPRING Singapore represents Singapore in the lnternational Organisation of Standardisation (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the Asia-Pacific Economic Co- operation (APEC) Sub-committee for Standards and Conformance (SCSC) and in the ASEAN Consultative Committee for Standards and Quality (ACCSQ).