Structures Detailing Manual Topic No.

625-020-018
1 - Drafting and Printing Requirements January 2019

1 DRAFTING AND PRINTING REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL
This chapter contains references to general detailing standards and requirements for
various bridge components. The instructions are also applicable to most other highway
related structures such as retaining walls, pile-supported roadways, etc. Refer to the
CADD Manual for specific instructions related to computer aided drafting.

1.2 DRAFTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Draw all elements at full scale (1:1) to ensure that the plans accurately depict the
intended design. A minimum standard of care shall be employed to maintain the
accuracy of dimensions shown in relationship to the plans and details as they are
drawn to avoid potential design errors and construction conflicts. Exaggerated
vertical scales may be used where required for clarity, e.g. Plan and Elevation sheets,
Wall Control Drawing Elevation Views, etc.
B. Differentiate outline and dimension line weights.
C. Ensure that the relative line weight and the chosen lettering provides uncompromised
legibility when reproduced by normal printing procedures.
D. See the FDOT Design Manual (FDM) and the CADD Manual for additional drafting
requirements.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

FDM 124 explains the processes for Quality Assurance and Quality Control. FDM 131
discusses acceptable printing methods, paper size, and quality of the media and print.
From time to time, the Department may conduct an audit of a firm's Quality Assurance/
Quality Control (QA/QC) process to ensure the QA/QC plan outlined at the beginning of
the project is being followed. All QA/QC documentation, including check prints, design
calculations, quantity computations, etc., shall be kept on file until construction of the
project is complete at a minimum.

Modification for Non-Conventional Projects:

Delete SDM 1.3 and insert the following:

See the RFP for Quality Management Plan (QMP) requirements which describes the
Quality Control (QC) procedures to be utilized to verify, independently check, and review
all design drawings, specifications, and other documentation prepared as a part of the
contract. In addition the QMP shall establish a Quality Assurance (QA) program to confirm
that the Quality Control procedures are followed. From time to time, the Department may
conduct an audit of a firm's QMP process to ensure the submitted plan for the project is
being followed. All QA/QC documentation, including check prints, design calculations, etc.,
shall be kept on file until construction of the project is complete at a minimum.

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