Misreading rectangular vs round/spiral symbol
Confirm whether the symbol is rectangular, round, spiral, oval, or flex before staging material.
Stop if
- Is this symbol calling for rectangular, round/spiral, oval, or flex?
Watch out
- Do not order or install material from a symbol you have not decoded.
Check
- Check legend/symbols.
- Look at size notation.
- Compare with sections/details.
- Check fittings shown nearby.
- Ask if symbol or line type is unclear.
Steps
- Check legend/symbols.
- Look at size notation.
- Compare with sections/details.
- Check fittings shown nearby.
- Ask if symbol or line type is unclear.
Say this to your foreman
Is this symbol calling for rectangular, round/spiral, oval, or flex?
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