AS/NZS reference

Electrical drawing symbols

Electrical components are also represented on floor plans using Australian Standard graphical symbols, set out in AS 1102.111:1997 (Graphical symbols for electrotechnology documentation, Part 111: architectural and topographical plans and diagrams). A sample of those 40 symbols is shown below. Search by name or browse by category.

  • Switch, general electrical drawing symbol
    Switch, general
  • Switch, two pole electrical drawing symbol
    Switch, two pole
  • Switch, two way single pole electrical drawing symbol
    Switch, two way single pole
  • Switch with pilot light electrical drawing symbol
    Switch with pilot light
  • Switch with dimmer electrical drawing symbol
    Switch with dimmer
  • Switch, intermediate electrical drawing symbol
    Switch, intermediate
  • Switch, push button electrical drawing symbol
    Switch, push button
  • Time switch electrical drawing symbol
    Time switch
  • Lighting outlet, position electrical drawing symbol
    Lighting outlet, position
  • Lighting outlet on wall electrical drawing symbol
    Lighting outlet on wall
  • Lamp, general electrical drawing symbol
    Lamp, general
  • Fluorescent lamp, general electrical drawing symbol
    Fluorescent lamp, general
  • Fluorescent lamp, three tubes electrical drawing symbol
    Fluorescent lamp, three tubes
  • Fluorescent lamp, five tubes electrical drawing symbol
    Fluorescent lamp, five tubes
  • Flood light electrical drawing symbol
    Flood light
  • Spot light electrical drawing symbol
    Spot light
  • Projector, general electrical drawing symbol
    Projector, general
  • Socket outlet, power general electrical drawing symbol
    Socket outlet, power general
  • Socket outlet, single pole electrical drawing symbol
    Socket outlet, single pole
  • Multiple socket outlet, power electrical drawing symbol
    Multiple socket outlet, power
  • Socket outlet with shutter electrical drawing symbol
    Socket outlet with shutter
  • Socket outlet, telecommunications electrical drawing symbol
    Socket outlet, telecommunications
  • Distribution centre electrical drawing symbol
    Distribution centre
  • Consumer's terminal electrical drawing symbol
    Consumer's terminal
  • Connection or junction box electrical drawing symbol
    Connection or junction box
  • Box, general electrical drawing symbol
    Box, general
  • System outlet electrical drawing symbol
    System outlet
  • Looped system outlet electrical drawing symbol
    Looped system outlet
  • Subscriber's tap-off electrical drawing symbol
    Subscriber's tap-off
  • Fan electrical drawing symbol
    Fan
  • Water heater electrical drawing symbol
    Water heater
  • Wall, brick veneer electrical drawing symbol
    Wall, brick veneer
  • Wall, cavity brick electrical drawing symbol
    Wall, cavity brick
  • Wall, timber stud electrical drawing symbol
    Wall, timber stud
  • Window in single wall electrical drawing symbol
    Window in single wall
  • Window in cavity wall electrical drawing symbol
    Window in cavity wall
  • Door, swing single electrical drawing symbol
    Door, swing single
  • Door, swing double electrical drawing symbol
    Door, swing double
  • Door, sliding exposed electrical drawing symbol
    Door, sliding exposed
  • Door, sliding into pocket electrical drawing symbol
    Door, sliding into pocket

Symbols follow the conventions of AS 1102.111:1997 for electrotechnology documentation. Symbol style can vary between drafting offices and consultants. Always confirm against the legend on the specific drawing set you are working from.