Austin |
Building Criteria Manual |
Section 4. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION |
Appendix 4.4.0. RESIDENTIAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS |
Appendix 4.4.2. Legibility and Standards for Scale |
§ 4.4.2.2. Text:
All text on drawings must be visible and legible. Text shall be no smaller than 1/16" when printed on required paper sizes. Font selection shall be a legible, non-script font. Line weight (thickness) of text shall not be so heavy as to obscure the text.
1)
Common text heights (notes and dimensions)
3/32"
1/8"
2)
Common text heights (drawing titles and title blocks):
3/16"
1/4"
3/8"
1/2"
3)
Common fonts:
Arial
Helvetica
Calibri
Verdana
Times New Roman
Architectural lettering fonts such as City Blueprint, Country Blueprint, Architxt.