Drawing status codes and stamps
The status on a drawing tells everyone what they can do with it. Build from a drawing that is only "suitable for information" and the cost of putting it right is yours.
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Most UK projects now use the status codes from the UK National Annex to BS EN ISO 19650-2:
| Code | Meaning | Build from it? |
|---|---|---|
| S0 | Initial status, work in progress | No |
| S1 | Suitable for coordination | No |
| S2 | Suitable for information | No |
| S3 | Suitable for review and comment | No |
| S4 | Suitable for stage approval | No |
| A1, A2… | Authorised and accepted | Yes, when the contract says so |
| B1, B2… | Partial sign-off, with comments | Only the parts not commented on, if agreed |
| CR | As constructed record | Record only |
Revisions go with the status: P01, P02 for preliminary issues, C01, C02 for contractual ones. Older and smaller jobs often just write the purpose on the sheet: "For construction", "Preliminary", "For tender", "Superseded".
Stamping a printed set
When drawings come in without a clear status, or you're handing out copies on site, a stamp on every sheet saves arguments later.
- Add the set to batchprint.co.uk.
- Under More options, pick a stamp: For construction, Preliminary, For information, For approval, For tender, For comment, As built, Superseded or Not for construction. Or type your own words, such as "Issued to site".
- Add today's date and "Copy 1 of 3" numbering if you're tracking who has which copy.
The stamp is added to the printed copy only. Your original files are never changed.
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