Architectural Legends
Plans use several renderings to represent the sections of the building. the typical legends used in drawings are as follows:
Dimension Lines |
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Dimension lines
which consist of a solid line with a mark at either end; space between the two marks equals the distance noted next to the line.
Walls |
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Walls
Represented by 2 parallel lines, show the way areas are being enclosed.
Partial height wall, low wall that doesn't go all the way to the ceiling.
Thin solid lines are used for built-in structures (such as cabinets, bookshelves, or plumbing fixtures).
Thin dotted lines indicate overhead features, such as wall cabinets in a kitchen or a special ceiling treatment or an archway in the living room.
Doors & Windows |
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Doors
Doors will show the direction they swing, while windows will denote if they are fixed (not to be opened) or operable
Plumbing Fixtures These are some of the typical legends for the plumbing fixtures
Tubs, Sinks & Toilets |
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Kitchen & Apliances |
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Other Legends
Fasteners |
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