How can you locate electric panels on MEP plans?

Locating electric panels on MEP plans is primarily accomplished by identifying specific symbols and annotations that represent panel locations. Symbols in MEP drawings are standardized drawings that denote various electrical equipment, including electric panels. Each symbol is designed to communicate particular information clearly and concisely to anyone reading the plan.

Annotations often accompany these symbols, providing additional details such as panel ratings, circuit designations, and feeder sizes. Understanding these symbols and their associated meanings is crucial for accurately interpreting the plans and locating the electric panels on the layout.

While other methods, such as examining color-coded sections or following wiring symbols, may provide context or supplementary information, they do not directly indicate the panel locations as effectively as recognizing the symbols and annotations do. As such, mastering the identification of these symbols is a key skill for anyone involved in reading and interpreting MEP drawings.