Electrical Plan Symbols - Lighting

Each engineering office uses their own set of symbols; however, the symbols below are fairly common across many offices. Refer to the symbol sheet for special symbols used in a particular set.

2x2 Recessed Light

2x2 Recessed Light on Emergency Branch

2x4 Recessed Light

2x4 Recessed Light on Emergency Branch

Recessed Linear Light

Recessed Linear Light on Emergency Branch

Surface Mounted Fluorescent Light

Track Lighting

Recessed Can Light

Wall Mounted Light

Recessed Wall Wash Light

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