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Chapter 16. Floor Plan Symbols. 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
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Chapter 16 Floor Plan Symbols
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
Wall Symbols • Opinions vary with regard to how walls are drawn • Exterior walls • Interior partitions
Wall Shading and Material Indications • Shading methods make walls stand out • Partial walls • Guardrails
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
Cabinets, Fixtures, and Appliances on Floor Plans • Floor plans include: • Kitchen • Bathroom • Utility room • Included on floor plans: • Wardrobe and closets • Laundry chutes
Common Sizes of Architectural Features • Refer to the text for dimensions of: • Room components • Plumbing fixtures • Appliances • Doors • Windows
Floor Plan Materials • Identified on the floor plan with: • Notes • Characteristic symbols • Key symbols
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)
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
Fireplaces on Floor Plans (cont’d.) • Other considerations include: • Cleanout • Wood storage • Combustion air
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
Room Titles on Floor Plans • Rooms are labeled with a name on the floor plan
Other Floor Plan Symbols • There are many additional symbols • Hose bibb • Concrete slab • Attic and crawl space • Window well • Floor drain • Cross-section
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