Symbols on architectural drawings

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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

Symbols on architectural drawings

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