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Building Drawing

Location Plan Shows roads, outlines of buildings

and site boundaries. Symbol shows direction of North. Drawn to scale, usually 1:1250. The site which is outlined will be

shown in greater detail.

Location Plan

Site Plan (Block) Buildings are shown as outlined

and boundaries are marked. Scale and North are indicated Waste pipes, manholes and natural

structures (trees) are indicated Important dimensions are marked. The site is numbered.

Site Plan

Floor Plan Shows the positions of rooms,

doors, windows and wall construction.

Can show positions of fixtures Electrical Heating General fixtures (kitchen units etc.)

Floor Plan 1

Floor Plan 2

Floor Plan 3

Detail Drawings Provides detailed drawing showing: Design of foundations Floor joists Wall construction Roof construction Eave details

Detail Drawings

These can be sectional views and can contain

dimensions

Preferred Scales Location Plan 1:2500 or 1:1250 Site Plan 1:500 or 1:200 Floor Plan 1:200 or 1:100 or

1:50 Detail Drawing 1:20 or 1:10 or 1:5

Symbols used 1

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Tree (existing)

Tree (new)

Tree (to be removed)

Man Hole (Soil)

Man Hole (Surface)

Piping

Symbols used 2

Lamp/Light

Switch

Junction

Cross Over

Socket

Door

Window

Sawn Wood

Brickwork

Insulation

Concrete

Symbols used 3

Radiator

Shower

Sink

Wash Basin

Bath

Sink Top

Valve