1. Competency: 203.00 Draw Electrical Plans
Objective:
Identify terms and symbols used to indicate electrical fixtures.
Objective:
Demonstrate the rules and standards for electrical fixture placement.

2. Switches Single pole 3 way 4 way Weather proof Dimmer Special
Branch circuits/Switch leg connectors

3. Convenience Outlets Duplex receptacle Split wired Special purpose
220volt
Weather proof
Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI)

4. Lighting
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Special
Recessed

5. Verify Fixture Placement
Outlets
Lights
Switches and switch leg connectors
Miscellaneous fixtures
Exhaust fan
Ceiling fan TV
Telephone
Smoke detector
Chimes/Bells/Buzzers

6. Miscellaneous Exhaust fan Room air circulating fan Telephone
TV antenna outlet
Chimes
Smoke detector
Thermostat

7. Placement of Switches
Each room MUST have at least one light controlled by a switch
Latch side of door/entrance
Outside of closets
Hallways, stairs, garage lighting controlled from both ends (3-way)
Multiple switches for large rooms (3-way)

8. Placement of Outlets Furniture/Appliance Considerations
Living & Service areas
One outlet per 6’ of wall
No further than 6’ from each corner
Kitchen area
One outlet per 4’ of wall
Each appliance should have an outlet
Hallways
Every 15’ of wall

9. Placement of Outlets Bathrooms Weatherproof outlets
At least two outlets
One above sink or counter
Weatherproof outlets
Each side of exterior
Position for decorative lighting
At least one outlet in attic & crawl space
Ground Fault outlets
Near water sources

10. Placement of lights Sufficient foot-candles for each room
Illumination for desired activities
Lighting over dining table
Exterior
General illumination and decoration
Motion detectors for security
Waterproof
Lighting for stairs and halls

11. Electrical Fixture Plan
Shows approximate fixture placement
Circuit design not included
Electrical loads not considered
Fixtures may be shown on Floor Plan
Avoid crowding
Using CAD
Layers created for various details

12. Electrical Symbols Drawn in approximate locations Standard placement
Switches = 48” high
Outlets = 12” high
Note dimensional changes with symbol when placement varies from standard

13. Electrical Symbols
Connect symbols for switches to fixtures with switch leg connector symbol
Provide symbol legend
Dimensions not provided except in special situations