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Expert: - 1/18/2009


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Can you tell me which section the site plan fall under in a set of blueprints, and which abbreviated letter it has at the bottom right corner (ie: Architectural has A, Plumbing is P, etc...)

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Dear Claude,

Site plans are normally called "Plot Plans" in the old vernacular of blueprints. Look for the key to the blueprint package, usually in one of the title sheets, which should give you the page you're seeking if it is in there. Each architect labels these pages a bit differently, but the plot plan should be placed before or after the blueprint section, since it is technically an addition to them.

I hope this helps. Good luck.

Daniel  

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