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Appliance and plumbing-fixture schedules are similar to other types of schedules. For example, the
appliance schedule would list each appliance from top to bottom in the first column. Other columns would
list manufacturer and model number, color, special features, options, etc. The plumbing-fixture sched-
ule would list the room, fixtures for that room, manufacturer and model number, color, finish, handle op-
tions, etc (Figure 9.10). If plumbing-fixture schedules or appliance schedules are not used in a project,
the fixture types, manufacturers, catalog numbers, and other information needed must be included in the
project specifications. Figure 9.11 is an example of an equipment schedule for a commercial laundry,
and Figures 9.12 shows examples of structural/civil-engineering schedules for roof beams, footings, and
tie beams.
Usually the specifications will augment information found in the schedules. Examples of information
usually found in the specifications include the window manufacturer, the type and manufacturer of the
door hardware, and the type and manufacturer of paint for the trim.
9.9 NOTES.
Notes are a pivotal aspect of construction drawings, as they often contain critical information regarding
the project. Notes should be clear, concise, and easily understood. They do not typically contain tech-
nical information but rather clarify and explain conditions or requirements of the project.
There are two basic types of notes:
- General notes are usually placed at the beginning of the drawings relating to a specific trade or
discipline. They include all notes on the drawing not accompanied by a leader and an arrowhead.
They are used essentially to explain and specify certain conditions relative to that discipline or the
project as a whole. - Key notes are contained on a particular page or sheet as needed and relate only to that sheet.
Figure 9.9 An example of a a typical lighting-fixture schedule.