How To Label Wiring In An Elecrical Floor Plan

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How to label wiring in an elecrical floor plan.

It is up to the electrician to examine the total electrical requirements of the home especially where specific devices are to be located in each area and then decide how to plan the circuits. Add 2x4 blocks to position boxes away from wide window and door trim. Standard symbols indicate the location of duplex outlets special purpose outlets switches wall light outlets ceiling light outlets and switches on electrical floor plans. Drawing accurate detailed electrical floor plans is one of the essential steps in applying for an electrical wiring permit.

A typical set of house plans shows the electrical symbols that have been located on the floor plan but do not provide any wiring details. Measure the distance from the nearest corner of the room to the place you plan to put the switch. For outlets or line them up with existing boxes to determine electrical outlet height. Use letters and symbols to identify boxes.

Then convert this distance to the blueprint s scale. For example if you want the switch 4 feet. Mark the height from the floor to the center of the boxes usually 48 in.