SINGAPORE STANDARD

CP 83 : Part I: 2004
(ICS 01.I00.30)

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR

Construction computer-aided
design (CAD)
Part 1 :Organisation and naming of CAD
layers

Published by
SPRING Singapore
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Contents
Page

Foreword

CLAUSES

1 Scope
2 Purpose
3 Definitions
4 Concepts, format and codes used in construction documentation
5 Examples

ANNEXES

A List of main elements in alphabetical order

B List of recommended sub-elements in alphabetical order

TABLES

1 Description of fields in a layer name

2 Codes for originator field
3 Examples of classification of element field
4 Codes for first character of presentation field
5 Codes for second character of presentation field
6 Codes for status field

FIGURES

1 Layer name format

2 Example of layer name structure
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Foreword

This Code of Practice was prepared by the Technical Committee on Construction Industry IT
Standards under the direction of the Information Technology (IT) Standards Committee.

This code was prepared with reference to the following publications:

1. IS0 13567: 1998 Technical product documentation - Organisation and naming of layers
for CAD, Part 1 : Overview and principles
2. IS0 13567: 1998 Technical product documentation - Organisation and naming of layers
for CAD, Part 2 : Concepts, format and codes used in construction
documentation

Acknowledgement is made for the use of information from the above references.

Current users of CP 83 include architects, professional engineers - C&S and M&E, as well as
contractors who participate in Electronic Submission. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and
the Building Construction Authority (BCA) have adopted the CAD layers for Electronic Development
Application (EDA) and Electronic Submission System (eSS) respectively.

CAD vendors have developed software tools that can implement and support CP 83. BCA has been
conducting hands-on training on CP 83 and the software application on various CAD platforms.

The revision of CP 83: Part 1 CAD layer names, is required in order to streamline industry practices
for building projects as well as infrastructure projects such as the Mass Rapid Transport extensions
which include architectural, civil and structural as well as mechanical and electrical works. The
revised list of main and sub elements gives the users flexibility to combine the main and sub-elements
based on their requirements.

The major changes are as follows:

Table 2 - Additional codes for originator field;

Table 4 - Additional codes for first character of presentation field;
Table 5 - Additional codes for second character of presentation field;
Figure 2 - Examples of layer name structure - Mandatory and optional fields;
Annex A - Revised list of main elements in alphabetical order;
Annex B - Revised list of recommended sub-elements in alphabetical order;
Annex C - Deletion of mapping of elements in CP 80.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this Singapore Standard may be the
subject of patent rights. SPRING Singapore shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all of
such patent rights.

NOTE

1. Singapore Standards are subject to periodic review to keep abreast of technological changes and new
technical developments. The changes in Singapore Standards are documented through the issue of either
amendments or revisions.

2. Compliance with a Singapore Standard does not exempt users from legal obligations.
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Code of practice for construction computer-aided design (CAD)

Part 1 - Organisation and naming of CAD layers

1 Scope
This Singapore Standard establishes the general principles of layer structure within construction
computer-aided design (CAD) files. It covers the organisation and allocation of layers that are used in
CAD files for construction projects, and is intended to be used for communication and management
purposes. A list of standard CAD layer element names is provided in this code.

The principles established in this code are applicable to all parties involved in preparing and using
technical documentation on CAD systems. Although these principles are primarily for users, CAD
system developers are expected to provide software tools capable of implementing and supporting
this code. An important use is also to structure data in component libraries produced by third parties.

2 Purpose
The purpose of this code is to establish uniformity in the organisation and naming of CAD layers for
the construction industry in Singapore.

3 Definitions
For the purposes of this code, the following definitions shall apply.

3.1 Layer

Organisational attribute of entities in CAD files, used to separate data in order to manage and
communicate those data, to control visibility on the computer screen and on plotted drawings.

NOTE - In CAD systems, synonyms for "layer" are used, for example "level."
3.2 CAD model

Structured CAD data file(s) organised according to the physical parts of the objects represented, for
example, a building or a mechanical device.

NOTE - Models can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional, and can include graphical as well as non-
graphical data attached to the objects.

3.3 CAD drawing

Selected parts of a CAD model as presented on screen or on paper.

NOTE - Visibility on the drawing can be controlled by views and layers. The drawing can contain additional
graphics, such as borderlines, title-block and legends. CAD drawings can also be produced independently without
an underlying CAD model (a drawing-oriented approach as opposed to the model-oriented approach).

3.4 Plot

Graphic image created by a numerically controlled draughting machine and presented on draughting
media.
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3.5 Wildcard

A special character used to match any character or group of characters in a string comparison.

3.6 Layer name sub-classification

The following concepts are used in the layer name. An independent classification can be applied to
each concept.

3.6.1 Originator

The originator refers to the individual/companylorganisation responsible for preparation and creation
of information on the CAD layer.

3.6.2 Element

An element is a classified construction work or system. It consists of two levels of classifications,

namely, main element and sub-element.

3.6.3 Main element

Main element is the first level of element classification. It represents the different types of main
construction works or systems.

3.6.4 Sub-element

Sub-element is the second level of element classification. It represents the various sub-systems
within the main element.

3.6.5 Presentation

Presentation is the format or type of information presented in CAD drawings. It is related primarily to
the graphic appearance on screen and paper, as against element information, which is related to
construction work or system.

3.6.6 Status

Status defines whether the element in addition-and-alteration works is new, for retention or demolition etc.

User-defined is an additional information field, which the user may wish to use for further subdivision
of layers or provide a description not covered under this Singapore Standard.

4 Concepts, format and codes used in construction documentation

4.1 General

When CAD data is transferred between different systems and organisations, their structure needs to
be understood for identification of the source of the CAD data, selection to suit the needs of different
specialists and management of the data.

Layering is a commonly used technique to achieve such an organisation of CAD data. Layers are
given unique names so that they can be selectively viewed and plotted. CAD layers need to be
structured based on clear and logical organisation of information that fulfils the functional
requirements of the information users. The organisation of these information can be achieved
through the use of classifications of information in different parts of the layer name.
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The following concepts, categories, format and codes shall be used to allocate layers on construction
projects for the purposes of communication, management and submission to approving agencies.
Those involved in any project shall agree on the selection of the layers and codes to be used and how
the data will be transferred between their CAD systems.

All characters used in the layer names shall be both human- and machine-readable wherever
possible. A layer format with fixed number of characters is used to allow selection of layers by the
use of wildcard. Where reserved codes are given, they shall be used only for the purpose specified.
Other project-specific codes may also be used.

Layer names are divided into fields. Each field holds one concept. Fields are either mandatory or
optional. Mandatory fields shall always be included in the layer names. Optional fields can be used
as required in each project. The order of fields in a layer name and the number of characters for each
field shall be maintained as defined in this code unless an alternative is specifically agreed by the
project partners. However, the alternative adopted shall be documented in a way that future retrieval
of the layer-structured information can be ensured.

4.2 Format of layer name

A layer name consists of the following five fields as shown in Table 1.

Table 1 - Description of fields in a layer name

Name of field Description of field Number of
characters
Originator Individual/company/organisationresponsible for 2
preparation and creation of information
Element Main Main element classification 4
Sub* Sub-element classification 4
Presentation* Forms of information presented, e.g. element, 2
dimension. or text
Status* Status of the construction work, e.g. alterations, to be 1
removed, or existing installations (optional)
User-defined* User-defined code for in-house applications (optional) -

The above five fields of a CAD layer name are to be arranged in the format as shown in Figure 1.

Originator Element Presentation* Status* User-defined*

Main Sub*
- - - -

Figure 1 - Layer name format

(NOTE: * - Optional field)

4.3 Coding conventions

4.3.1 The first two fields, namely originator and element shall always be used.

4.3.2 The underscore character "-"

is used between fields to enhance readability.
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4.3.3 For indication of no further subdivision of the information, hyphens shall be used to fill out to
the end of the field.

4.3.4 Alphanumeric characters allowed are the letters A - Z, the digits 0 - 9, in addition to the
hyphen and underscore characters.

4.3.5 All fields are left justified.

4.3.6 Unused trailing characters in a mandatory field shall be represented by the hyphen "-"
character.

4.3.7 Unused trailing fields in optional part of the layer name can be omitted.

4.4 Layer name fields

4.4.1 Originator field

This field indicates the discipline of an individual/company/organisation responsible for the

preparation and creation of information in the CAD layer. Since there is a multitude of possible
classifications, depending on the type and organisation of the project at hand, two (2) alphanumeric
characters are used for this field.

4.4.1.I First character

This first character is a single alphabet code in capital letter to abbreviate the discipline of the
originator of the layer. The list of possible originator codes is as shown in Table 2.

Table 2 - Codes for originator field

Code Originator description
A Architect
C Civil engineer
D Interior designer
E Electrical engineer
L Land surveyor
M Mechanical engineer
Q Equipment supplier
I P I Master ~lanner I
R Regulatory authority
S Structural engineer
T Telecommunication/Signalengineer
V Other disciplines
X I Contractor
Additional originator codes may be used internally within an organisation or project to denote other
disciplines not included in Table 2.
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4.4.1.2 Second character

The second character provides further definition of the originator whenever necessary. Example: AL
to denote Landscape Architect. If the first character is sufficient to define the originator of the layer, a
hyphen "-" shall be used as the second character of this field. Example: A- for architect and S- for
structural engineer.

This second alphanumeric character can also be used to denote different originators from the same
discipline involved in the same project. Example: A1 and A2 represent two different architects working
on the same project.

4.4.2 Element field

This field indicates the type of construction work or system of the element in the layer. Classification
for the construction elements or systems is in the form of eight (8) letters of the alphabet. This
element field has two levels of classification, namely, the main and sub-elements.

4.4.2.1 Main element

The main element consists of four (4) letters of the alphabet and is mandatory. It identifies the main
construction work or system of the element.

4.4.2.2 Sub-element

The sub-element consists of four (4) letters of the alphabet and is only used for further classification
of the main element. For elements where classification using the main element is sufficient, the sub-
element may be coded with four (4) hyphen characters "- - - -".

Table 3 shows some examples of classification in element field.

Table 3 - Examples of classification of element field

Name of element Description of elements
Main
I STRC I ---- 1 staircases -

STRC HANR Handrails of staircases

WALL ---- Walls
I WALL I FIRE I Fire rated walls
Standard main element names defined based on this classification are provided in the annexes of this
code. Element names are arranged in alphabetical order in Annex A. To achieve consistency in the
construction industry, users shall make use of the main element names provided in the annexes
wherever applicable.

Recommended sub-element names are provided in Annex B. They are grouped under their
respective main element. To achieve consistency in the construction industry, users should make
use of the sub-element names provided in Annex B wherever applicable.

Users may generate element names that are not in the list of standard elements provided in the
annexes of this code for their internal use. However, these user-defined layers shall be properly
documented and communicated among the parties involved in the project. While there is no fixed
rules in arriving at the 4-character abbreviation for the main and sub-elements, the general rule is to
truncate the vowels and try to maintain the first and last characters.
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4.4.3 Presentation field

The Presentation field represents the format or type of information presented and is denoted by one
(1) or two (2) alphanumeric characters.

4.4.3.1 First character

There are two levels of classification in the first character field:

a) Basic classification

1) Element graphics;

2) Annotation;

3) Model (combination of element and annotation in model space);

4) PaperlPage (paper space or page information).

b) Further classification

1) Further classification of annotations: Text, hatching, dimension and marking;

2 Further classification of paperlpage: Border, tabular information, notes, legends,

schedules, and diagrams.

The valid codes for the first character of the presentation field are given in Table 4.

Table 4 - Codes for first character of presentation field

Code Content
- Whole model and drawing page
M Model, Marking
E Element graphics
A Annotation
T Text, Title *
H Hatching, Hidden
D Dimension
P Pagelpaper
B Border
I Tabular information
N Notes
L Legends
S Schedules
R Diagrams
* if Text and Title need to be on separate layers, "TL" can be used for the latter
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4.4.3.2 Second character

For element graphics, the second character represents the projectionlview of the element shown in
the layer. The respective views are denoted by one (1) corresponding character as shown in Table 5.

Table 5 - Codes for second character of presentation field

Code Description of views

- All views
1 Elevations
1 2 1 Sections I
1 3 1 3D views I
1 4 I Plans I
I D Details

4.4.4 Status

The Status field is optional and it represents the status of entities used in addition and alteration (A &
A) works. It is denoted by one (1) character code as shown in Table 6.

Table 6 - Codes for status field

Code I Content
N I New work
E Existing to remain
R Existing to be removed
0 Existing to be moved - Original position
F Existing to be moved - Final position
1 T I Temporary work
4.4.5 User-defined field

Users may use the user-defined field for additional information or for further subdivision of layers.
However, information of these user-defined fields must be properly documented and communicated
among the various parties involved.

5 Examples of layer name structure

Mandatory Optional

Figure 2 - Example of layer name structure

Figure 2 shows an example of the structure of a layer name. The layer is prepared by an architect,
and contains graphic information on new work of a parapet wall. A- denotes the design architect. The
element name WALLPARP denotes WALL as the main element and PARP as the sub-element. E- in
the presentation field indicates that this layer contains element graphics of the parapet wall. N in the
status field (optional) shows that the information contained therein is for new work.
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More examples are found below:

Example 1: A--WALL---E-

A layer prepared by an architect (A- in the Originator field) containing element graphics (E- in the
Presentation field) of walls (WALL as main element and --- as the sub-element in the Element field).

Example 2: A2-AREACALC-I-

A layer prepared by a second architect (A2 in the Originator field) containing tabulated information (I-
in the Presentation field) of area calculation (AREA as main element and CALC as the sub-element in
the Element field).

Example 3: C-ANOT-----D-

A layer prepared by a civil engineer (C- in the Originator field) containing dimensions (D- in the
Presentation field) for the whole CAD file (ANOT as main element and --- as the sub-element in the
Element field).

Example 4: C--SDRNPIPE-ED

A layer prepared by a civil engineer (C- in the Originator field) containing element graphic details (ED
in the Presentation field), for a surface water drainage pipe installation (SDRN as main element and
PlPE as the sub-element in the Element field).

Example 5: S--SLAB-----M-

A layer prepared by a structural engineer (S- in the Originator field) containing only markings (M- in the
Presentation field) of slab (SLAB as main element and -- as the sub-element in the Element field).

Example 6: M-ACONRETN-E-

A layer prepared by a mechanical engineer (M- in the Originator field) containing the element
graphics (E- in the Presentation field) of air-conditioning return air system (ACON as main element
and RETN as the sub-element in the Element field).

Example 7: A--DOORFIRE-S-

A layer prepared by an architect (A- in the Originator field) containing schedule (S- in the Presentation
field) of fire-rated doors (DOOR as main element and fire as the sub-element in the Element field) for
a building.

Example 8: M--SANIPIPE-E3-N

A layer prepared by a mechanical engineer (M- in the Originator field) containing isometric element
graphics (E3 in the Presentation field) of sanitary piping (SANI as main element and PlPE as the sub-
element in the Element field) for new works (N in the Status field).

Example 9: C-SEWRMINR-E--R

A layer prepared by a civil engineer (C- in the Originator field) containing element graphics (E- in the
Presentation field) showing the existing minor sewers (SEWR as main element and MlNR as the sub-
element in the Element field) to be removed (R in the status field).

Example 10: E--ELECCABL-R-T

A layer prepared by an electrical engineer (E- in the Originator field) containing electrical wiring
(ELEC as main element and CABL as the sub-element in the Element field) single line diagrams (R-
in the Presentation field) for temporary work (T in the Status field).
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Annex A

List of main elements in alphabetical order

The main elements in this list are arranged in alphabetical order.

r
Main Description
ACON Air-conditioning including heating and related ventilation systems

AREA Areas

BAMS Buildina automation manaaement svstems

BEAM Beams

BLDG Buildinas

BRDG I ~ a i bridges
n

1
I

[CADI (Cadastralinformation. lot numbers. lot boundaries

ICDSH /Civil defence shelters bublic shelter layouts, bounds of ~rotection) 1

CElL Ceilings

CLAD Claddings

ICOMA l~om~resse
aird systems I
CONC koncrete structures

CPRK ]car parking lots

DCON Document conveyor systems

I
DETA - offsets, walls, concrete drains. slo~es.roads. fences
l~etails

DOOR Doors

DPOT Railways leading to depots

DWAT (~omestic
hot and cold water systems
I

IELEC l~lectrical
Dower svsterns

1 ENDO 1 plan endorsement by aaencies I

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Main l~escri~tion
ESCR I~scalators1 ~ e o ~movers
le

FEAT Features - road names, rivers, reservoirs, bridges

[FIRE ]Fire ~rotectionsvstems I

I
FNSH l~inishes

FOUN l~oundations

URT I~urniture

GASP Gas supply systems

LGTN Lightning protection systems

LIFT Lifts

LNSP Landscapes and tree planting

IMEDG l ~ e d i c aaas
l systems I
MEVS
I
I~echanicalexhaust 1 ventilation systems
I I
MHAN (Materialhandlina svstems

MTAL IMetal parts

I

OPEN l~tructuralo~eninas

~OTHR lother installations I

PAGE Paging systems

PATH Foot~aths.walkwavs

PCAP /pile caps

I

PCM- l~ollutioncontrol measures

IPCR- 1 ~ollutioncontrol reauirernents I

PGRD Playgrounds, park facilities
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POOL /swimming pools

PRCS Industrial processes

PRES l~restress
elements
I

~PUBA l ~ u b l i caddress svstems

RALG I~ailings

RATG Roads at-grade (kerb lines)

Refuse collection disposal systems including refuse chutes, refuse chute chambers, refuse rooms,
RCDS
refuse bin centres, pneumatic refuse conveyance systems

1REIN 1Reinforcements I
1 RETW 1Retaining walls I
ROAD Roadways

RSUB Roads at sub-surface (underpasses)

IRSUP l~lvoverstructures 1
1 RWR 1 ~eclaimedwater supply installations I
1SANI
I

l~anitarv
svstems

SDRN l~urface
water drainage

SECU Security systems

\SITE !siteI external works

SLAB l lo or slabs
I

(SOIL Isoil tests - field / laboratorv

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Main l~escri~tion
SPRK l ~ i r ~Drinkler
e svstems

STEL Steel structures / trusses

EM
[steam svsterns I
STRC /staircases

SYBL Symbols including handicap symbols

TCOM l~elecommunications
installations
I

TlMB l ~ i m b eoarts
r -1
TRAV Traverse information, markers and coordinates

TVAN IN antenna systems, cable TV systems

I

~VCUM bacuurn svstems

WALL Walls

~WATR (water s u ~ ~installations

lv I
WIND /windows

~XREF l~eferencefiles I
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Annex B

List of recommended sub-elements in alphabetical order

The sub-elements in this list are group under the respective main elements.

Main /sub l~escription

ACON I I~ir-conditioninaincludina heatina and related ventilation svstems
I ~CDDR Icondensation drainaae I
CDWR Condenser water return
CDWS Condenser water supplies
CHlL Chilled water systems
CHWR Chilled water returns
I ~CHWS l~hilledwater sumlies I
COND Condenser water systems
EQPT Air-conditioning equipment
FRDF Fresh air diffusers 1 grilles
FRDT Fresh air ducts
I ~FRES l ~ r e s air
h svstems I
FRFN Fresh air fans
MUWP Make-up water pipes
REDT Return air ducts
REFR Refrigerant systemsIpipes
I ~REGR l~eturn air arilles 1 diffusers I
I ~RETN l~eturn air svstems I
SUDF Supply air diffusersIgrilles
SUDT Supply air ducts
SUPP SUDD~V air svstems

ANOT Annotations
REVN Revision notes
Sketch numbers, plan numbers, cadastral map numbers, lot history schedules , legend boxes,
coordinate tables
TBLK Title blocks
I ~VPRT h e w - ~ o rof
t CAD files I
AREA Areas
AREL Land lot areas
ARES Strata lot areas
I ~BDBA l~uildinablock areas I
BDBD Areas to be deducted from building coverage
CALC Area calculations
COSA Communal open space areas
COSD Areas to be deducted from communal ooen soace areas
I IGFAA l ~ r e a included
s in GFA calculations
I ~GFAB l ~ r e calculation
a of balconies I
GFAD Areas in GFAA but excluded from GFA
GFAR Area calculation of outdoor refreshment areas
GFAQ Area calculation for auantum details
~GFAS I ~ r e calculation
a for secondary uses or mixed use developments
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Main ]Sub ]Description

BAMS I l~uildinaautomation manaaement svstems

BLDG Buildings

~BRDG I I~ a i bridaes
n I
CADI Cadastral information, lot numbers, lot boundaries
Airspace lot boundaries and lot numbers, elevation sketches, total area tables for airspace
CADA ,- A -

~CADN [Proposed new lot boundaries, house numbers, lot and marker numbers, inset diagrams
~CADP I~er-oriainallot boundaries. lot and marker numbers. ~er-oriainalmarkers found
Subterranean lot boundaries and numbers, elevation sketches, total area tables for
CADS
subterranean lots
ELES Elevation sketches. includina accessories. lot tables, heiaht. lot and house numbers
1 IMKTS 1 ~ u k i m
Itown sub-division boundaries and numbers I
SHAV Share value tables
SlTP Site plan diagrams
STOP Storey plan diagrams, house numbers, common properties

ICDSH 1 l ~ i v idefence
l shelters (public shelter layouts, bounds of protection) I
AHUE Air-handling equipment, gas filters, gas-tight shut-off valves
CHlL Air-conditioning chillers, cooling towers, pump sets, pipes
DOOR - - CD doors. louvres. hatches. valves
CD electrical installations, generators and related cooling systems, generator fuel systems
ELEC (underground fuel tanks, fuel pipe routings), electrical switchboards and main cable support
systems (ladders, trunkings, trays)
LGTN Lighting, switches, power outlets and circuits
MEVS Ventilation to CD shelters
MONl CD-door monitoring systems, equipment monitoring systems, control panels
Structural openings in CD shelters, openings for MCTs, pipe sleeves, puddle flanges, opening
OPEN
labels
Telephone and bell systems, public address systems, intercom systems, MATV 1 cable TV
systems
PRES Overpressure regime and airflow, differential pressure gauges
RETN Return air ductworks, diffusers, fans
CD decontamination systems, CD drinking systems, CD 'hygiene' systems, pump sets, pipe
works, tanks, shower heads, drinking points, wash basins, taps, sinks, wash troughs
SUPP SUDQ~V air ductworks, diffusers. fans
I ZONE l ~ o n e of
s protection, CD room labels I
CElL Ceilings

CLAD Claddings

STlF Stiffeners
STUM Stumps

COMA
I
I
I
k0mDressed air svstems I
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Main Sub Description

CONC Concrete structures
TEND Prestress tendon ~rofiles

~LEVL l ~ aparking
r lot spot levels

IDCON
I I

I IDocument convevor svstems

DETA I
I
( ~ e t a i l-s offsets, walls, concrete drains, slopes, roads, fences
I

DOOR Doors
FIRE Fire rated doors

IDPOT I l~ailwavsleading to depots I

DWAT I IDomestic hot and cold water systems
~ O P I l~omesticcold water ~ i ~ e s
1 ~EQPT l~omestic . .
hot and cold water eaui~ment I
IFLPI Domestic flush water pipes
HOPI Domestic hot water ~ i ~ e s

ELEC Electrical power systems

BUSB Electrical power bus-bar trunkings
CABL Electrical cable trays
ClRC Electrical circuits
1
~EMER ~ m e r g e n power
c~ supplies
EQPT Electrical equipment
FANS Electrical fans
SWlT Electrical switchboards

I ~UNDR l~lectricalunderground conduits I

END0 Plan endorsement by regulatory authorities
BCAB BCA - Building Plan
BCAC BCA - Civil Defence Shelter
BCAS BCA - Structural Engineering
CAAS CAAS
DSTA DSTA
FSSB FSSB

JTCB JTC - Building Control Unit

IDA- IDA
LTA- LTA
MPA- MPA
I ~NEAE ~NEA - Environmental Health I
NEAP NEA - Pollution Control
NPKS Nparks
PGAS PowerGas
I ~PUBD PUB - Drainaae I
PUBR PUB -Water Reclamation
PUBS PUB - Sewerage
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EN DO ~PUBW (PUB- Water I

SLA- SLA
URA- URA

~ESCR I I people movers

l~scalators I
FEAT Features - road names, rivers, reservoirs, bridges

IFIRE I 1 ire ~rotectionsvstems I

ALAM Fire alarms
DAMP Fire dampers
DRYR Fire protection dry risers
1 1ENGA 1 ire enaine access wavs I
ENGH Fire engine hard-standing
EQPT Fire protection equipment
HDCO Heat detectors concealed
IHDEX r ~ e adetectors
t exoosed
I HEAT l ~ i r e~rotectionheat detectors I
HYDT Fire hydrants
REEL Fire protection hose reels
I ~SDCO l ~ m o k detectors
e concealed I
SDEX Smoke detectors exposed
SMOK Fire protection smoke detectors
WETR Fire protection wet risers

FNSH
(LEVL
I

I
l ~ l o oIrplatform levels
I

l~inishes
I
~FOUN I 1Foundations I
FUEL Fuel systems
EQPT Fuel eaui~ment
I PIPE l ~ u epipes
l I
FURT Furniture
I I
GASP I lGas suoolv svstems

I (EQPT
PIPE
lGas supply equipment
l ~ a ~s i ~ e s

GRID Grids

~LGTN I ILiahtnina protection svstems I

I 1~ i f t s
LIFT

LlGT Lighting
I
ClRC Liclhtina circuits
ISWIT l~ightingswitches
~TRKG l~runkings
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Main SubDescription
LNSP Landscapes and tree planting
ARTN Aeration areas
I BUFF l ~ r e e buffer
n lines I
I 1HARD 1 ~andscapinahard surfaces I
1
~VERG planting verges
I I I
MEDG I I ~ e d i c aoas
l svstems

MEVS Mechanical exhaust / ventilation systems

EXDT Exhaust air ducts
EXFN Exhaust air fans
I ~EXGR l~xhaust air orilles / diffusers I
I EXH HA l~xhaustair svstems 1
FRDF Fresh air diffusers / grilles
FRDT Fresh air ducts
FRES Fresh air systems
FRFN Fresh air fans
I ISMKC l ~ m o k control
e svstems I
SMKP Smoke purging systems
STPR Staircase pressurisation systems

IMHAN I I~aterial
handling svstems 1
MTAL I IMetal parts
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OPEN Structural openings

OTHR I lother installations

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1Paging systems
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PATH 1 1 Foot~aths.walkwavs I
OVER Pedestrian overhead bridges
UNDR Entrance and exit of pedestrian underpasses

PCAP Pile c a ~ s

PCM- Pollution control measures

APCE Air pollution control equipment
APCS Air pollution control systems
FBE- Fuel bumina eaui~ment
NPCF Noise pollution control facilities
WPCE Water pollution control equipment

PCR- Pollution control requirements

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PME- Process eaui~ment
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1 STOR ktoraae facilities

1 UTLT 1utilities
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PGRD I Iplayground, park facilities

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POOL Swimming pools
EQPT Swimming pool equipment
PIPE Swimming pool pipes

PRCS Industrial processes

~PRES 1 1Prestress elements I

1prestress cables
PUBA
(CABL

Public address systems

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SPKR Public address svstern sneakers

AIL 1 1Railwavs 1
MALG Master alignments, chainage 1 labels, tangent points
PLFT Station platforms
I ZONE l~ailwav~rotectioncorridors I
(Railings
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RAMP Ramps

(RATG I (Roads at-grade (kerb lines) 1

Refuse collection disposal systems including refuse chutes, refuse chute chambers, refuse
RCDS rooms. refuse bin centres. ~neumaticrefuse convevance svstems

REIN I l~einforcernents
I 1BOTM I~ o t t o mreinforcement I
1 LINK l~einforcernentlinks I
TOP- Top reinforcement
WELD Welded steel fabrics
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RETW I l~etaininawalls

ROAD Roadways
BUS-
Bus ston ~ o s t or
s shelters
Road furniture, traffic signs, bus shelters, bus stop posts, sign boards, surveillance cameras
ELEM
associated with roads
HUMP Road ~ U ~ D S
I IINNR llnner edaes and centre lines of carriaae wavs I
I (KERB l ~ o a kerbs
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LEVL Road spot levels
MALG Master alignments, chainage 1 labels, tangent points
MARK Traffic markings on roads
~OUTR louter edge of carriage ways
PONT Survey points of road lines
RESV Road reserves
SIGN Road signage
I ~TLGT l~raffic liahts I
~WIDL [Road widening lines
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ROOF I 1Roofs

~RSUB I ]Roads at sub-surfaces lunderpasses~ I

RSUP Flyover structures

RWTR Reclaimed water s u ~ ~installations

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1 IINDW Ilndustrialwater supply installations 1
~NEWR l ~ ~ ~ asupply
t e rinstallations

ISANI
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I l~anitarvsvstems
I IDRAN Isanitan/ drainaae I
EQPT Sanitary equipment
FlXR Plumbing fixtures
PlPE Sanitary pipes
PITS Pits. sumps. hatch-boxes
VENT /sanitary vent pipes 1
SDRN Surface water drainage
COMD Outlines of common drains
CONN Connection of drain to roadside drains
I ~CREL krest protection levels for openings, stairways to basements 1
CRRC Collection of rain water for recycling purposes
DELE Deleted 1 obsolete drain lines
DRDC Computation for peak runoff and discharge capacities
FBlL False bottoms invert levels of drains
I (FLOW l~low directions in drains -1
GRAT Drain gratings
GlTR Gutter channels
INTD Outlines of internal drains
LEVL Invert levels of surface drainaae
1 ~OUTD loutlines of outlet 1 roadside drains I
MAJR Drainage, pumping mains and ducting, cable troughs
Scupper drains, sump pits and pump sumps, gratings, chequer plates, steel frames, weld
connections
MPLL Minimum platform levels
PlPE Surface water drainage pipes, culverts
PUMP Pump capacities, areas of source catchment
RECL Reclamation levels
I 1RESV 1 raina age reserves I
STDR Structures within drainage reserves
SVDR Services within drainage reserves
UGDS Drainage for basements, tunnels and underground facilities

~SECU / becuritv systems I

SEWR Sewers
DEEP Deep tunnel sewers and drop shafts
LEVL Main invert levels of sewers 1 ~ u m ~ i n a
I ~MAJR l ~ a i oIrmain sewers and manholes for diameter 300 mm - 900 mrn I
JMINR !Minor sewers and manholes for diameter < 300 mm
PIPE Isewer ~ i ~ e s
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SEWR PRSS Sewage pumping mains and related pipe works
TREF Effluent outfall ~ i ~ e s
I ~TRNK l ~ r u n ksewers and manholes for diameter > 900 mm I
SIGN Signage

SITE Site, external works

BASE Basement outlines
BLDG Building outlines
BNRY Site boundaries
ELEM Facilities, secondary important sub-elements put in the same layers
ISTM Instruments
(KPLN l ~ plans e ~
LINK Linkways, bollards
NRTH North point
PATH Foot~aths
I RAIL I~uardrails/ railinns
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lscvs Services manholes (TAS, SEW, WATER), electric boxes, fire hydrants, electric poles, traffic
llights, telephone booths and other openings / manholes associated with utilities
~STBK l~uildinnsetbacks
-1
WALL
l~oundarywalls, site fences

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ISLAB 1 l ~ l o oslabs
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I IPLNH l~oncreteplinths for equipment I

~PLNK l~recast planks
STEP /slab rises / d r o ~ s

SOIL I Isoil tests -field / laboratow I

BORE Bore hole logs
CLAY Clay
FILL Fills
ROCK Rocks

ISPACI
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h a c e usaae
~BLDG l~uilding plot boundaries, building plot numbers
I ~COSS I plot boundaries and plot numbers for communal uses / open spaces I
FOOD Food outlets and food factories
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-- MRKT
POOL
Markets
Layouts of swimming pools
I ~STRA ]strata unit boundaries on floor plans for strata subdivisions I
I ITOIL ]public toilets I
SPRK Fire sprinkler systems
PIC0 Sprinkler range pipes concealed
PI EX /sprinkler range pipes exposed I
PIPE l~prinklerpipes

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STEL
BOLT
(Steel structures / trusses
IBOI~S 1
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MAJR Major members

MlNR Minor members
WELD Weldinas

STEM I Isteam systems I

STRC I 1Staircases
~HANR /staircase handrails
I 1LNDG 1 staircase landinas I
STEP Staircase steps
WLlN Staircase walk-lines

SYBL I l~vmbols
includina handica~svmbols

~TCOM I l~elecommunicationinstallations I
CABL Telecommunication cables

TlMB Timber arts

TOP0 Topology
CONT Site contour lines and elevations
CROS Cross sections
GRAD Site aradients
I ILONG l~onaitudinalsections I
PLVL Platform levels
PONT Spot level points for earthworks computation
SLOP Embankments

~TRAV I l~raverseinformation, markers and coordinates I

~ISNM )integratedsurvey networks marker information

TRCK Trackwork
3R conductor rails, 3R insulators, 3R protective covers, 3R claws, 3R supports, expansion rail
3R-- joints, mid point anchors, 3R ramps, overhead catenary systems, automatic train operations
(ATO), electrified tracks, Non-AT0 electrified tracks
BRTL Bored tunnels 1 1st stage concrete
BUFF SlidinasI fixed buffer s t o ~ s
I t cover tunnelsI viaducts
~CCTL l ~ uand I
CONC Construction joints 1 2nd stage concrete, sleepers
FORM Trackforrn types, switches 1 crossings
Base plates, resilient pads, elastomer materials, bolts 1 nuts, springs I nylon bush, rail clips,
FTNR
insulating materials and miscellaneous fixings
Kinematics envelopes, structure gauges, construction gauges, wagon mounted structure
GAUG
gauges
IRJT Insulated rail joints, sealing compounds, joint fillers, fish plates, bolts and nuts
Rails, ballasted tracks, stabling tracks, staging tracks and test tracks, reception tracks and
non-electrified tracks
MARK Chainage markers, electrical section markers and fouling point signs
PATH Walkways, cross passages, precast step units
Circuit diagrams, traction substations, drainage panels, impedance 1 bridging, DC supplies,
SCCC
wire meshes
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TRCK SVCS Services, cables, brackets, pipes, jumper boxes and wave guides
Turnout geometry, turnout crossings, point machines, switches 1 crossings, turnout switch
TRUN
rails, check rails
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ITVAN I ITV antenna svstems. cable TV svstems - I

VCUM I lVacuum systems
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WALL Walls
Fire rated walls
FlRE
PARP
Para~etwalls
I IPRTN l~artitionwalls I
I ~STRU l~tructuralwalls I
WATR Water supply installations
FlRE Water s u o ~ l installation
v for fire ~rotectionsvstems

WIND Windows
SKYL Skylights

~XREF 1 1 ~eferencefiles I
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STANDARDS, PRODUCTIVITY AND INNOVATION BOARD (SPRING SINGAPORE)

The mission of the Standards, Productivity and lnnovation Board, or SPRING Singapore in short, is to
raise productivity so as to enhance Singapore's competitiveness and economic growth for a better
quality of life for our people. In carrying out its mission, SPRING Singapore focuses on three areas:
productivity and innovation, standards and quality, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
and the domestic sector.

Productivity and lnnovation

The Productivity and lnnovation focus has three key thrusts: promotion, organisational excellence and
people excellence.

SPRING spearheads the Productivity Movement, which now encompasses innovation. A key
strategy is the promotion of an innovation mindset among the workforce.

SPRING assists organisations to systematically achieve world-class standards of business

excellence. At the apex of its internationally recognised Business Excellence programme is the
Singapore Quality Award (SQA). Supporting programmes include those in the areas of innovation
and service excellence.

SPRING initiates leading-edge programmes to enhance the capabilities of the workforce. This
strategy supports the broader thrust of building up the competencies of organisations to achieve
excellence.

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.

SPRING administers the Singapore standardisation programme, which focuses on developing and
promoting the use of standards in industry. It is also the national authority for the accreditation of
conformity assessment bodies. SPRING enforces the Weights & Measures Act to protect consumers
by ensuring that market transactions based on weights and measures are accurate. It also
administers the Singapore Consumer Protection Registration Scheme to ensure that consumer
electrical, electronic and gas appliances, and products are safe.

SPRING develops and maintains the measurement infrastructure to meet the measurement needs of
industry. It provides a national system of traceability that covers measurements related to length,
mass, time and frequency, electromagnetic, temperature, and radiometric and photometric quantities.

SMEs and Domestic Sector

The SMEs and Domestic Sector area of focus has three thrusts: broad-based assistance, enterprise
upgrading and domestic sector development.

SPRING serves as the first stop for SMEs that need information and assistance for upgrading. As the
secretariat to the Pro-Enterprise Panel, it actively seeks out suggestions on possible revisions to
government rules and regulations to improve the business environment.

SPRING adopts a total approach in building up the capabilities of SMEs. This includes mentoring
SMEs to map out strategic directions and implement best practices, and assisting fast-growing SMEs
in areas such as business development and technology enhancement.