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Electrical - Package 1 - Module 2

Electrical Estimating Module 2

📐 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

  1. Why is starting with the legend critical before takeoff?
  2. Name two risks of misreading electrical symbols.
  3. What’s one example of scope found in specs but not drawings?
  4. How do you avoid double-counting devices or circuits?
  5. When should an RFI be issued during plan review?