Tag: Electrical Prints

General notes specify certain requirements for that particular job. There will be a number designation which you then read and it tells you details on that particular point.

Panel schedules are what guide us as electricians on what tasks to accomplish next.

How to read electrical prints, and why electricians use architectural prints to measure for their plugs and other electrical devices.

How to install an electrical box outlet, and how to properly mount a light switch in the rough-in stage for electricians.

Electricians must look at jobsite specs and data sheets to determine exact details about equipment, mounting heights, and any requirements from the electrical engineer!

What We Cover in this Article: Reading the Legend to Determine SymbolsHow to Know What Circuits Go WhereWhat Type of Light/Device Do We Install in a Certain Location As an electrician, we typically install lights, plugs, heaters, motors, exit signs, fire alarm, and if it’s in the contract, we will even run the pipe for…

Cross-referencing prints is very important to get an accurate picture of how the job is supposed to be done. As electricians, we reference our electrical prints across architectural prints very often.