Best Practices for Project Management, Design, and Construction of ...

• Accommodate regular site visits by the project structural engineering personnel.
Drawing Contents
The structural drawings should include coordinated framing, foundation and footing plans that use
Industry standard graphics and symbols common to structural design documents. It is best practice
place general information on the structural basis of design and the Design Criteria for complex project
on first sheets.
Schematic design should include a presentation of the design criteria, demand loads on the building, and
the primary structural system definition including foundations, framing systems, lateral force resisting
systems, earth retention systems.
Detail design should include the necessary specification, analysis, and detailing that address the
interconnections of primary structural elements that form complete load paths.
Working drawings that are submitted to OSHPD for review must be complete. They must provide
thorough and high resolution detailing that integrates both the interconnection of primary and
secondary structural elements with complete load paths as well as details that demonstrate the
coordination of other disciplines. The complete specification of required materials and workmanship
should be provided. Detailed drawings of anchorage and bracing of non-structural building
components should be complete and be accompanied by references to seismic certifications, standard
details, and pre-approvals.
3.10 Best Practices for Mechanical Drawings
Mechanical Documentation
Purpose
The purpose of the Mechanical Drawings are intended to depict all mechanical systems and
components necessary to provide code minimum heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC)
services within the hospital.
Content
Based upon the complexity and scale of the project, the information provided on the Mechanical
drawings should show clear description of the work required for the project. In many cases, the
project may involve the documentation of existing mechanical systems and should clearly identify
new versus existing systems.
Some of the key components necessary on plans for all projects include:
(OSHPD Best Practices) Page 48 DRAFT FINAL, Sept. 2011