What should be included in as-built drawings?

• A. As-built drawings show the final installed configuration and any deviations from plans.
• B. The project budget and schedule.
• C. The color of wall paint.
• D. The electrical utility rate.

Answer: (A)

As-built drawings document the actual installed configuration and any deviations from the plans. They reflect what exists at project completion: where conduits, cables, panels, switches, and other devices were really placed, how they’re routed, and the final dimensions. They also note field changes, substitutions, or added circuits with references to the change that created them. This record is essential for future maintenance, troubleshooting, renovations, or code compliance because it shows the exact installation as it exists, not just the original design.

Budget and schedule, wall paint color, and electrical utility rates are not part of as-built drawings. The budget and schedule track project costs and timing, paint color is an aesthetic detail, and utility rates are financial information—none of these describe how the electrical system was actually installed.