Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance Flashcards

Which ISO standard specifically addresses the presentation of dimensions on technical drawings and directly influences AutoCAD dimension style settings?

Answer: ISO 129-1

ISO 129-1 specifies the general principles for dimensioning in technical product documentation, guiding AutoCAD dimension style configurations.

When AutoCAD drawings are used for construction in seismic zones, which organization's standards are cited for structural design loads shown in structural drawings?

Answer: ASCE 7 (Minimum Design Loads for Buildings)

ASCE 7 provides the reference standard for minimum design loads including seismic, wind, and snow, and is cited in structural drawings across the US.

A company's CAD manager sets up a DWS file to enforce standards. Which four drawing properties can a DWS file check in AutoCAD?

Answer: Layers, text styles, dimension styles, and linetypes

AutoCAD's CHECKSTANDARDS tool validates layers, text styles, dimension styles, and linetypes against a DWS template file.

Under the National BIM Standard – United States (NBIMS-US), what does LOD 350 signify in a model delivered with AutoCAD-based BIM tools?

Answer: Elements are modeled with sufficient detail for coordination with other building systems

LOD 350 means model elements are defined with sufficient detail to coordinate with adjacent systems, representing interfaces and connections.

Which federal US regulation requires CAD drawings for facilities handling hazardous chemicals to include Process Safety Information (PSI) such as P&IDs?

Answer: OSHA PSM Standard (29 CFR 1910.119)

OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard 29 CFR 1910.119 requires up-to-date P&IDs and other process safety information for covered facilities.

An AutoCAD drawing revision must be formally tracked per ANSI/ASME Y14.35. What does this standard require to document each revision?

Answer: A revision block with revision letter, description, date, and approval

ANSI/ASME Y14.35 requires each revision to be recorded in a revision block listing the revision letter, description of change, date, and approval signature.

When submitting AutoCAD-produced construction documents for a federally funded project, which accessibility standard must the drawings demonstrate compliance with beyond ADA?

Answer: ABA (Architectural Barriers Act) Accessibility Standards

Federal facilities and federally funded projects must comply with the ABA Accessibility Standards, which apply in addition to ADA for federally connected construction.