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The Dos and Don'ts for plan dimensioning….

Trying to dimension from an inaccessible point? Don’t know the actual versus nominal widths of the wall?

Interior Dimensioning Dos:

Interior Dimensioning Dont's:

 Each wall/ element must be located.

 Don't Dim. to face of finishes.

 Dim. what the contractor needs, noting more, nothing less.

 Don't Dim. to a column line referencing a re- mote column.

 Dim. from a column line within reasonable distance column should be in the same space, not across the building.

 Don't over Dimension.

 Always dim. to face of stud. conc or masonry.

 Don't Dim. to/from opposing sides of a wall (understand actual vs. nominal widths).

 When dim. frames, dim. to outside of frame

 Don't Dim. from an inaccessible point.

 Dim. to/from the same side (correct side) of a wall. Know your actual vs. nominal widths: 3-5/8" studs, 7-5/8" CMU

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