official blueprints
[/əˈfɪʃəl ˈbluːprɪnts/]
nounpl: official blueprints
plantas oficiais
1. Authorized architectural or technical drawings that serve as the official guide for construction or manufacturing projects
The construction company received the official blueprints from the city planning department before starting the building project.
A construtora recebeu as plantas oficiais do departamento de planejamento urbano antes de iniciar o projeto de construção.
2. Formal plans or detailed schemes that are officially approved and recognized by relevant authorities
The engineer reviewed the official blueprints to ensure all specifications met the building codes.
O engenheiro revisou as plantas oficiais para garantir que todas as especificações atendessem aos códigos de construção.
3. Documented strategic plans or organizational frameworks that have been formally established
The company presented its official blueprints for expansion over the next five years.
A empresa apresentou suas plantas oficiais de expansão para os próximos cinco anos.
In Brazil, official blueprints (plantas oficiais) are essential legal documents required by city halls (prefeituras) for construction permits. They must be signed by a licensed engineer or architect (engenheiro ou arquiteto) and registered with the professional body (CREA). In the USA, blueprints are typically submitted to municipal building departments and must comply with local building codes and zoning laws. The term reflects both formal architectural documentation and metaphorical strategic planning.
NYC Slang
the real deal / the official specs
Related Idioms & Phrases
according to the official blueprints
follow the official blueprints
deviate from the official blueprints
file the official blueprints
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