Architectural drawings
Symbols
Standard graphical symbols are used on architectural drawings to represent specific items. Using standard symbols ensures that anyone who knows the standards can interpret the drawings correctly. Architectural drawings (floor plans) use symbols to represent features of a building such as:
- swinging doors
- sliding doors
- windows
- shower recesses, etc.
Electrical components are also represented on floor plans using Australian Standard symbols. (AS 1102.111:1997 Graphical Symbols for electrotechnology documentation Part 111: Architectural and topographical plans and diagrams.) A sample of these symbols is shown below:
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Switch - general
Switch - two pole
Switch - two way, single pole
Switch - with pilot light
Switch - with dimmer
Switch - intermediate
Switch - push button
Time switch
Lighting outlet position
Lighting outlet on wall
Lamp - general
Fluorescent lamp - general
Fluorescent lamp - three tubes
Fluorescent lamp - five tubes
Projector - general
Spot light
Flood light
Socket outlet (power) - general
Multiple socket outlet(power) - 3 outlets shown
Socket outlet (power) - with shutter
Socket outlet (power) - single pole switch
Socket outlet (telecommunications)
Box - general symbol
Connection or junction box
Distribution centre, five wires
Consumer's terminal
Subscribor's tap-off, single tap-off line
System outlet
Looped system outlet
Fan
Water heater
Wall - Cavity brick
Wall - Brick veneer
Wall - Timber stud
Window - In cavity wall
Window - In single wall
Door - Swing single
Door - Swing double
Door - Sliding into pocket
Door - Sliding exposed on wall
