ISO 1047-1973 PDF
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St ISO 1047-1973
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Ст ISO 1047-1973
Original standard ISO 1047-1973 in PDF full version. Additional info + preview on request
Full title and description
ISO 1047:1973 — Architectural and building drawings — Presentation of drawings — Scales. This short International Standard defined recommended drawing scales and conventions for the presentation of architectural and building drawings (plans, sections, elevations, site plans and details).
Abstract
ISO 1047:1973 specified a set of recommended scales (both metric and imperial equivalents) and guidance on selecting scales appropriate to the type and extent of information shown on architectural and building drawings. The document was concise (two pages) and intended to harmonize scale usage in technical product documentation for the built environment.
General information
- Status: Withdrawn.
- Publication date: 1973-09 (International Standard published 1973-09-01).
- Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- ICS / categories: 01.100.01 (Technical drawings in general).
- Edition / version: Edition 1 (1973).
- Number of pages: 2.
Key bibliographic details above are taken from the ISO record for ISO 1047:1973 (withdrawn). The ISO life‑cycle record also shows the standard entered withdrawal stage on 1 April 1983.
Scope
ISO 1047 covered presentation of drawings specifically with respect to the choice and use of scales for architectural and building drawings. The standard aimed to provide a harmonized list of recommended scales and guidance on which scales are appropriate for plans, sections, elevations, site plans and detail drawings—helping ensure consistent readability and reproduction across drawing sheet sizes and workflows. (The standard was brief and focused on scale selection and presentation conventions.)
Key topics and requirements
- Recommended drawing scales for architectural and building work (metric and imperial equivalents).
- Guidance on selecting a scale appropriate to drawing content (general arrangement, sections, details, site plans).
- Conventions to ensure drawings fit standard sheet sizes and remain legible when reproduced.
- Alignment with the broader suite of technical product documentation standards (drawing sizes, presentation and dimensioning conventions).
Because the published document is very short, it provides high‑level recommendations rather than detailed dimensional rules; more detailed presentation and dimensioning rules are found in other ISO TPD standards.
Typical use and users
Primary users were architects, building designers, draughtspersons, engineering and construction document specialists, technical editors and standards librarians who needed consistent guidance on scale selection and drawing presentation. The standard was used as a concise reference to harmonize scale practice across offices and documentation workflows.
Related standards
ISO 1047 formed part of the broader family of technical product documentation (TPD) and architectural-drawing standards. Relevant related standards include ISO 128 (general principles of presentation), ISO 129 (presentation of dimensions and tolerances), ISO 5457 (sizes and layout of drawing sheets) and other ISO publications on architectural and building drawings such as ISO 1046. For current, detailed rules on presentation and sheet layout, users should consult the active parts of the ISO TPD series.
Keywords
ISO 1047, architectural drawings, building drawings, drawing scales, presentation of drawings, technical product documentation, drawing scales, metric scales, imperial scales, ISO/TC 10.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 1047:1973 was an International Standard that provided recommendations for the selection and presentation of drawing scales on architectural and building drawings. It is a short, focused document (2 pages) intended to harmonize scale usage.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers recommended scales (metric and imperial equivalents) and guidance on choosing scales appropriate for plans, sections, elevations, site plans and details so that drawings are legible and fit standard sheet sizes. It offers high‑level presentation guidance rather than extensive technical rules.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Architects, designers, drafters, technical documentation specialists and standards libraries—anyone who prepares or manages architectural and building drawings and needs consistency in scale selection and presentation.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: ISO 1047:1973 is withdrawn. The ISO record shows publication in September 1973 and entry to withdrawal status (withdrawal stage) on 1 April 1983; it has been withdrawn without a direct replacement under the same number. Users should consult current ISO TPD standards (for example ISO 128, ISO 129 and ISO 5457) for up‑to‑date presentation requirements.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — it belonged to the series of ISO standards on architectural and building drawings and technical product documentation produced by ISO/TC 10. Other related items in the series address vocabulary, presentation, sheet sizes and dimensioning. For current, detailed rules see the active parts of the ISO TPD series.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Drawing scales, presentation of drawings, architectural drawings, building drawings, ISO 1047, technical product documentation, scale selection, metric and imperial scales.