1. Graphic Communication
Building Drawing
Technology Department

2. 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.

3. Location Plan

4. 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.

5. Site Plan

6. Floor Plan
Shows the positions of rooms, doors, windows and wall construction.
Can show positions of fixtures
Electrical
Heating
General fixtures (kitchen units etc.)

7. Floor Plan 1

8. Floor Plan 2

9. Floor Plan 3

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

11. These can be sectional views and can contain dimensions
Detail Drawings
These can be sectional views and can contain dimensions

12. Preferred Scales Location Plan 1:2500 or 1:1250
Site Plan :500 or 1:200
Floor Plan :200 or 1:100 or 1:50
Detail Drawing 1:20 or 1:10 or 1:5

13. Symbols used 1 MH Man Hole (Soil) North Man Hole (Surface) MH
Tree (existing)
Piping
Tree (new)
Tree (to be removed)

14. Symbols used 2 Lamp/Light Door Switch Window Socket Sawn Wood
Cross Over
Brickwork
Insulation
Junction
Concrete

15. Symbols used 3
Radiator
Bath
Shower
Sink Top
Sink
Valve
Wash Basin