SANS 10143

ICS 01.100.30
ISBN 0-626-10013-5

SABS
0143*

*This standard references other standards

Edition 1

1980
(As amended 1994)

SOUTH AFRICAN STANDARD
Code of practice

Building drawing practice

Reprint 1994
Published by
THE SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS

Gr 12

SABS 0143
Ed. 1

SABS 0143
Ed. 1

ICS 01.100.30

(As amended 1994)

SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS
CODE OF PRACTICE
BUILDING DRAWING PRACTICE

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SABS 0143
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NOTICE
This standard was approved in accordance with SABS procedures on 27 February 1980.
NOTE 1 In terms of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act 29 of 1993), no person shall claim or declare that he or any other person complied with an SABS standard unless
a) such claim or declaration is true and accurate in all material respects, and
b) the identity of the person on whose authority such claim or declaration is made, is clear.
NOTE 2 It is recommended that authorities who wish to incorporate any part of this standard into any legislation in the manner intended by section 31 of the Act consult the SABS regarding the implications.

This standard will be revised when necessary in order to keep abreast of progress. Comment will be welcome and will be considered when the standard is revised.
PREFACE
This standard covers the production of building construction drawings in which information is communicated accurately and clearly, and with economy of means. For this purpose the selection of a co-ordinated drawing system rather than the continued use of traditional methods is most important.
The standard is intended as a basis for the instruction of architectural, engineering, and building students, and it is suggested that educational and