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Mechanical
HVAC, ductwork, ventilation, exhaust and equipment.
MEP-100Coordinated MEP
MEP Drafting Services
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Drawings as One Coordinated System
MEP drafting brings the building's mechanical, electrical and plumbing documentation together.
Instead of treating each discipline as an isolated plan, FirstPass can develop and review the MEP package in relation to the architectural layout and the other building systems.
This service is particularly useful for commercial tenant improvements and other projects with multiple trades sharing limited space.
Quick Answer · MEP-100.QA
MEP drafting brings a building's mechanical, electrical and plumbing documentation together as one coordinated package. Instead of treating each discipline as an isolated plan, FirstPass can develop and review the sheets against the architectural layout and against each other, so conflicts such as ductwork routed through unavailable space or equipment without coordinated power are identified during documentation. It suits commercial tenant improvements and other projects where multiple trades share limited space.
For
Multi-trade projects, especially commercial tenant improvements
You receive
Coordinated mechanical, electrical and plumbing sheet package
MEP-101Scope
What MEP Drafting Can Include
Scope varies by project. The MEP package can cover four coordinated components:
E
Electrical
Lighting, power, receptacles, panels, circuiting and equipment connections.
P
Plumbing
Fixtures, domestic water, waste, vent, gas and equipment connections.
COORD
Coordination
Cross-discipline review against architectural plans and related project information.
MEP-102Clash Log
Why Coordination Matters
A project can contain individually correct drawings that still conflict with one another.
Examples include:
- 01Ductwork through an unavailable space
- 02Lighting conflicting with diffusers
- 03Equipment without coordinated power
- 04Plumbing fixtures that do not match the architectural plan
- 05Ceiling elements competing for the same location
CoordMEP coordination aims to identify these issues earlier in the documentation process.
MEP-103Index
MEP Drafting vs Individual Discipline Pages
E-100Use Electrical Plans when you need only electrical drafting.
P-100Use Plumbing Plans when you need only plumbing drafting.
M-100Use Mechanical Plans when you need only HVAC/mechanical drafting.
MEP-100Use MEP Drafting when the project requires the disciplines to be developed and coordinated together.
Architectural sheets are a separate discipline. For architectural drafting alongside MEP, see Architectural Drafting, or Permit Plan Sets for the complete permit package.
RFIClarifications
MEP Drafting FAQs
Response
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
Response
No. Architectural is a separate discipline, although MEP drawings should typically be coordinated with the architectural layout.
Response
Yes, when all disciplines are included in the project scope.
Response
No. Engineering design and professional responsibility are separate from drafting. Where an engineer is legally or technically required, the project needs appropriate professional involvement.
Related Project TypesTenant ImprovementsRestaurantsOfficesMedical SpacesCommercial KitchensNew Homes
SUB-001Submittal
Start With the Project, Not a Package
- –Send the address and a description of the work.
- –We help define the drafting scope before work begins.