Yikes
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I would not rely on a template for drawing review. Speaking as an architect who creates the plans, it is my job to provide you with the dimensions you need to interpret the plans. I have seen many instances where the plans are saved as pdf, then printing form pdf shrinks the scale by about 2%, thus making it impossible to get accurate measurement.
the architect can either provide actual dimensions on the plans, or can provide standard details sowing clearances, or can provide symbols (such as the dotted 5' dia. turning circle) which are then explained in the symbol legend.
If, for example, you are checking a plan where there's a door that needs 18" strike side clearance, and it graphically appears to be showing about 24-30", here's what I would do:
- If there's a standard "Typical" detail for door accessibility that shows 18" min. strike clearance, I would accept it as compliant.
Or, if there was a dotted rectangle symbolizing the required clearance, with the symbol shown and dimensioned on some legend elsewhere on the plans, I would be fine with that , too.
If there was no such detail or symbol, I would mark it "?" for correction.
the architect can either provide actual dimensions on the plans, or can provide standard details sowing clearances, or can provide symbols (such as the dotted 5' dia. turning circle) which are then explained in the symbol legend.
If, for example, you are checking a plan where there's a door that needs 18" strike side clearance, and it graphically appears to be showing about 24-30", here's what I would do:
- If there's a standard "Typical" detail for door accessibility that shows 18" min. strike clearance, I would accept it as compliant.
Or, if there was a dotted rectangle symbolizing the required clearance, with the symbol shown and dimensioned on some legend elsewhere on the plans, I would be fine with that , too.
If there was no such detail or symbol, I would mark it "?" for correction.
