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Building Drawing
Plans
TRC ENGINEERING 301-869-6446 TEDROSSCONSULTING.COM
ELISABETH KIRK AND TED ROSS
The Importance of Building Drawings
 Not used for sword fights when they’re rolled up, nor as an intercom for
the maintenance staff, fodder for rodents’ nests, or bonfires.
 Saves the property 10s of thousands of dollars at a minimum
 Quick reference to the relationship of the building and it’s equipment and
systems
 Explains the way work should be completed
 Facilitates Building operations and emergencies
 Assists in troubleshooting building issues
 Assists contractors in producing accurate bids
Types of Lines
 Grey lines = Architectural; walls, pillars, doors, etc.
 Dotted or Dashed lines = Demolition work.
 Solid lines = Existing work.
 Thicker solid lines = New work.
 T= Title Page / index
 SP= Site Plan
 A= Architectural Drawings
 S= Structural Drawings
 P= Plumbing
 E= Electrical
 M= Mechanical
Key Notes apply to All drawings
Work Notes Ensure Accuracy
Schedules Ensure the Proper
Equipment is Selected
Flow Diagram: Understanding Your
System
Ensure the System can be Fed
Ensure you Meet Code Requirements
How to Read Building Drawing Plans
How to Read Building Drawing Plans
How to Read Building Drawing Plans
How to Read Building Drawing Plans
How to Read Building Drawing Plans
How to Read Building Drawing Plans
How to Read Building Drawing Plans

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How to Read Building Drawing Plans

  • 1. Building Drawing Plans TRC ENGINEERING 301-869-6446 TEDROSSCONSULTING.COM ELISABETH KIRK AND TED ROSS
  • 2. The Importance of Building Drawings  Not used for sword fights when they’re rolled up, nor as an intercom for the maintenance staff, fodder for rodents’ nests, or bonfires.  Saves the property 10s of thousands of dollars at a minimum  Quick reference to the relationship of the building and it’s equipment and systems  Explains the way work should be completed  Facilitates Building operations and emergencies  Assists in troubleshooting building issues  Assists contractors in producing accurate bids
  • 3. Types of Lines  Grey lines = Architectural; walls, pillars, doors, etc.  Dotted or Dashed lines = Demolition work.  Solid lines = Existing work.  Thicker solid lines = New work.  T= Title Page / index  SP= Site Plan  A= Architectural Drawings  S= Structural Drawings  P= Plumbing  E= Electrical  M= Mechanical
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9. Key Notes apply to All drawings
  • 10. Work Notes Ensure Accuracy
  • 11.
  • 12. Schedules Ensure the Proper Equipment is Selected
  • 13.
  • 14.
  • 16. Ensure the System can be Fed
  • 17. Ensure you Meet Code Requirements