Symbols on architectural drawings

This article catalogues some of the more commonly used symbols on architectural drawings and designs.

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Single switched wall socket

Double switched wall socket

Double switched wall socket above worktop level

Single switched fused spur

TV aerial

1 gang light switch

2 gang light switch

2 gang 2 way light switch

Dimmer switch

Pendant light

Recessed downlight

Adjustable recessed spotlight

Recessed spotlight

Wall light

Telephone point

Consumer unit

Shaver socket

Ethernet socket

Thermostat

Lamp

Passive vent

Mechanical fan vent

Radiator

Towel rail

Wash basin

Sink

Bath

Shower tray

wc

Rainwater outlet

Soil vent pipe

Boiler flue

Blockwork

Brick

Stonework

Concrete

Hardcore

Sand

Stone

Rubble

Insulation

Sawn timber

Hardwood

Plywood

Window (plan)

Window (elevation) showing direction of opening - point of triangle indicates hinged side

Door (plan)

North point

Existing tree

Existing tree to be removed

Proposed tree

Incline (steps, stairs or ramp) with arrow head at the higher side

Stairway with arrow head at the higher side