Plan Reading: Special Systems

This Academy session teaches attendees how to read construction drawings related to low-voltage systems that support building operations, safety, and communication. These systems are increasingly critical in commercial buildings and often require coordination across trades.

Attendees will learn:

• • What is considered a special system

  • Fire alarm systems

  • Security systems (CCTV, card access, intrusion detection)

  • Data/telecom systems (structured cabling, fiber, server rooms)

  • Audio/visual systems (PA systems, digital signage, conference setups)

  • Building automation systems (BAS)

  • Nurse call, intercoms, and paging (in healthcare or education)

The Plan Reading series consists of these sessions:

1. Overview and Introduction – 5/19/26

2. Structural Plans – 6/4/26

3. Civil Plans – 7/14/26

4. Architectural Plans – 8/11/26

5. Mechanical Plans – 9/8/26

6. Plumbing Plans – 10/20/26

7. Electrical Plans – 11/10/26

8. Special Systems – 12/15/26