How do I cross-reference the mechanical plan with the reflected ceiling plan (RCP)

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The mechanical plan shows where the pipes are, but the RCP shows where the final ceiling grid lines, lights, and speakers sit. * Lay the two drawings over one another or compare their grid lines to ensure your diffuser taps line up dead-center inside the target ceiling tiles instead of clashing directly with a long fluorescent light fixture track.

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• The mechanical plan shows where the pipes are, but the RCP shows where the final ceiling grid lines, lights, and speakers sit. * Lay the two drawings over one another or compare their...

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