How do you read a drawing plan?



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Quote from Youtube video: One thing to keep in mind when you first start reading plans that helped me out tremendously is understanding the difference between an architect. And a structural engineer architects.

How do you read a site plan?

Tips on How to Read a Site Plan

  1. Find The Title Block. In the bottom right corner of most plans, you’ll find what’s called a title block. …
  2. Learn the Plan’s Scale. …
  3. Determine the Orientation of the Plan. …
  4. Know the Datum Point. …
  5. Note the Site’s Contours. …
  6. Locate Existing Structures.