Question

• What electrical elements do interior designers typically show on their plans?

Answer 1

ANSWER:

In Electrical systems of a building plan include majorly computer networks, electrical outlets, telephones, communication devices, and other items requiring electrical power. In small projects, lightning also can be shown with these items.

When interior designer prepares the power plan of building and then forwards it to the electrical engineer to detail the circuitry, wire sizes, panel boxes, and other electrical specifications.

In the electrical plan generally telephone and other communication systems are also given. Interior designer consults specialists to finalize locations of telephones, public address systems, computer terminals, intercommunication devices, and security systems.

Wiring of all inter-connected devices and switches of different types with standard symbols (switches i.e. single pole, three way, four way, dimmer, automatic door, remote control, ceiling pull), elevators symbol and wiring etc.

Figure 1: Common Light Symbols

Figure 2: Example of Electrical plan.(Light fixtures shown)

BOOK SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND DETAILS FOR INTERIORS: BASIC SKILLS

AUTHOR: W. OTIE KILMER & ROSEMARY KILMER