USA Permit Drawing: Exterior Door Plan Using AutoCAD – Environmental Engineer Project | Step-by-Step

In this video (Part #01), I start my new real-world project with a USA Environmental Engineer who helps clients get building approvals.
This project is directly from my US client (NOT from Fiverr). I will guide you step-by-step on how I prepare a Building Department Permit Drawing for a new exterior door installation.
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📌 Client Requirements Covered in This Part:
• Provide a simple, clean exterior site plan
• Show house outline only (no interior details)
• Show exact door location on the correct wall
• Convert real door picture into a clean technical sketch
• Use AutoCAD professionally for scaling, line weight, and clean presentation
• Prepare the plan for Building Department approval
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📌 What You Will Learn in Part #01
• How to communicate with international clients
• How to understand engineering requirements clearly
• How to start a USA building permit project
• How to create a clean exterior plan using AutoCAD
• How to handle technical drawings for inspectors
• How to convert real images into technical door sketches
• Basics of framing notes (king studs, jack studs, cripples, 2x6 header)
• How to set your drawing in actual scale
This video is ideal for:
Draftsmen, DAE Engineers, B-Tech, BSc Tech, Freelancers, Civil/Architectural/Mechanical Engineers.
I am sharing real project experience, practical communication, and honest guidance so you can improve your freelancing and engineering skills.
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📌 If you are from Pakistan, India, or Bangladesh:
My engineering content is in simple Urdu / Hindi, easy to understand and practical for real project work.
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