Landscape (L) Plan Set — Comprehensive Essay Test
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1. Align finish grades, drainage paths, spot elevations with paving/curbs and planting beds.
2. Symbols tie to schedule (botanical/common, size, container, spacing); totals drive quantities.
3. Zone by hydrozones; confirm head-to-head coverage; valve sizing/flow and controller capacity.
4. Soil tests set amendment rates; mulch depths; prep affects labor/equipment.
5. TPZ fencing, trunk wraps, limited excavation; root/aeration details around existing trees.
6. Details for bases, edge restraints, compaction, section build-ups; coordinate with A/C sheets.
7. WELO water budget, MAWA/ET calculations, controller specs, audit/As-Builts submittals.
8. Bollards, path lights, transformer locations; coordinate circuits/conduit with Electrical.
9. Count plants by symbol; measure irrigation mains/laterals; accessories and sleeves.
10. Species availability, root barriers, controller placement; redline and RFI logs for approvals.