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DBI Gives Overview to Board on How to Read Building and Construction Plans
Summary
Deputy Director Lawrence Kornfield and Planning staff explained required plan components, why some exterior elevation dimensions may not appear on 3‑11 notices, and what reviewers look for in plot plans, sections and structural details.
Deputy Director and Chief Building Inspector Lawrence Kornfield gave a detailed presentation to the Board on how to read architectural and construction plans and what the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) requires for different types of work.
Kornfield walked commissioners through typical plan elements — title block, plot plan, index/sheet list, scope of work, floor plans, elevations, sections and construction details — and…
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