The document outlines the importance of building drawings, including that they save property owners tens of thousands of dollars, explain how work should be completed, facilitate building operations and emergencies, assist in troubleshooting issues, and help contractors produce accurate bids. It also describes different types of lines used in drawings and notes that are key to ensuring accuracy and proper equipment selection.

1. Building Drawing
Plans
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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

9. Key Notes apply to All drawings

10. Work Notes Ensure Accuracy

12. Schedules Ensure the Proper
Equipment is Selected

15. Flow Diagram: Understanding Your
System

16. Ensure the System can be Fed

17. Ensure you Meet Code Requirements