📐 Module 2: Reading Electrical Plans
Learn how to read electrical drawings with confidence—symbols, circuits, panels, legends, and how drawings and specs work together for a complete takeoff.
Read symbols
Track circuits
Use legends & specs
🎬 Watch the Lesson
Pause the video when needed—you’ll apply this immediately after.
📋 Key Takeaways
- Legends define every symbol—never assume.
- Circuits, panels, and devices must be tracked together.
- Sheet indexes help you find related drawings quickly.
- Specifications define requirements not shown on drawings.
🧰 Do This Now (Plan Reading Exercise)
✅ Skill Check
- Why is starting with the legend critical before takeoff?
- Name two risks of misreading electrical symbols.
- What’s one example of scope found in specs but not drawings?
- How do you avoid double-counting devices or circuits?
- When should an RFI be issued during plan review?
Package 1 access: Modules 1–3 only.