1. Chapter 16
Floor Plan Symbols

2. Introduction Floor plans for a proposed home:
Provide the owner an opportunity to evaluate the design in terms of livability and suitability
Quickly communicate overall construction requirements to the builder
Reduce likelihood of errors if they are easy to read

4. Wall Symbols Opinions vary with regard to how walls are drawn
Exterior walls
Interior partitions

6. Wall Shading and Material Indications
Shading methods make walls stand out
Partial walls
Guardrails

8. Door Symbol Representations

10. Window Symbol Representations

13. Schedules
Numbered symbols on the floor plan key specific items to charts (i.e., schedules)
Set up many different ways
When doors and windows are described they must be keyed

16. Cabinets, Fixtures, and Appliances on Floor Plans
Floor plans include:
Kitchen
Bathroom
Utility room
Included on floor plans:
Wardrobe and closets
Laundry chutes

20. Common Sizes of Architectural Features
Refer to the text for dimensions of:
Room components
Plumbing fixtures
Appliances
Doors
Windows

21. Floor Plan Materials Identified on the floor plan with: Notes
Characteristic symbols
Key symbols

22. Stair Planning and Floor Plan Representation

25. Hallways on Floor Plans
Hallways provide access to various areas
May be long or short
Length and number should be minimal
May be a unique part of the design
Minimum width should be 36" (900 mm)

26. Fireplaces on Floor Plans
Commonly constructed using masonry
Other types include:
Steel
Direct vent, self-venting, vent-free, and gas
Gas-burning
Built-in masonry barbeque
Electric
Multilevel

28. Fireplaces on Floor Plans (cont’d.)
Other considerations include:
Cleanout
Wood storage
Combustion air

29. Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances
Include items such as airtight stoves, freestanding fireplaces, room heaters, etc.
Refer to text for general rules regarding:
Floor protection
Wall protection
Combustion air
Air pollution

30. Room Titles on Floor Plans
Rooms are labeled with a name on the floor plan

31. Other Floor Plan Symbols
There are many additional symbols
Hose bibb
Concrete slab
Attic and crawl space
Window well
Floor drain
Cross-section

34. Conclusion
Floor plans are a key element in a complete set of architectural drawings
Clients are interested in floor plans so they can see how the structure is laid out
A large variety of symbols and drawing techniques go into preparing a floor plan
The challenge is to include all necessary symbols and notes needed