Electrical Drafter how-to

How to Build a Panel Schedule

Schedules tell electricians what goes where.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Schedules tell electricians what goes where. In short: list; add; balance, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. List circuits.

  2. Add loads.

  3. Balance phases.

  4. Add breaker sizes.

  5. Total the load.

  6. Check with the engineer.

Safety reminders for electrical drafters

  • Use ergonomic setups
  • Follow code in drawings
  • Protect project data
  • Take screen breaks

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