General Technical Data

Technical Data
Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations
In Accordance with American National Standards Institute

General Outlets Panels, Circuits and Miscellaneous

Ceiling Wall Lighting panel
Lighting Outlet Power panel
B B Blanked outlet Branch circuit; concealed in ceiling or wall
D Deep cord Branch circuit; concealed in floor
E E Electrical outlet: for use only when circle used alone Branch circuit; exposed
might be confused with columns, plumbing symbols, etc. Home run to panel board. Indicated number of circuits by
F F Fan outlet number of arrows.
Note: Any circuit without further designation indicates a
J J Junction box two-wire circuit. For a greater number of wires
L L Lamp holder indicate as follows: (3 wires) (4 wires), etc.
L L Lamp holder with pull switch
PS
Feeders
Note: Use heavy lines and designate by number of
PS

S S Pull switch corresponding to listing in feeder schedule.

V V Outlet for vapor discharge lamp Underfloor duct and junction box. Triple system
X X Exit light outlet Note: For double or single systems eliminate one or two
lines. This symbol is equally adaptable to auxiliary
C C Clock outlet (specify voltage)
system layouts
Convenience Outlets G Generator
Duplex convenience outlet M Motor
Convenience outlet other than duplex
1,3
I Instrument
1-single, 3-triplex, etc.
T Power transformer (or draw to scale)
WP
Weatherproof convenience outlet
Controller
Range outlet
Isolating switch
R

S
Switch and convenience outlet
Auxiliary Systems
R Radio and convenience outlet
Push Button Buzzer
Special purpose outlet (Des. in Spec.)
Bell Annunciator
Floor outlet
Outside telephone
Switch Outlets
S Interconnecting telephone
Single pole switch
S2 Telephone switchboard
Double pole switch
S3 T Bell ringing transformer
Three way switch
S4 D Electric door opener
Four way switch
SD F Fire alarm bell F Fire alarm station
Automatic door switch
City fire alarm station
SE Electrolier switch

Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations

FA Fire alarm central station
SK Key operated switch
FS Automatic fire alarm device
SP Switch and pilot lamp
W Watchman’s station
SCB Circuit breaker switch
W Watchman’s central station
SWCB Weatherproof circuit breaker
H Horn
SMC Momentary contact switch
N Nurse’s signal plug M Maid’s signal plug
SRC Remote control switch
R Radio outlet
SWP Weatherproof switch
SC Signal central section
SF Fused switch
Interconnection box Battery
SWF Weatherproof fused switch
Auxiliary system circuits.
Special Outlets
Note: Any line without further designation indicates a
Any standard symbol as given above with the addition of a 2-wire system. For a greater number of wires designate
lower case subscript letter may be used to designate some with numerals in manner similar to – - – 12-No.
special variation of standard equipment of particular interest in 18 W-3'4"C, or designate by number corresponding to
a specific set of architectural plans. listing in schedule.
When used they must be listed in the Key of
a,b,c,etc Special auxiliary outlets
Symbols on each drawing and if necessary Subscript letters refer to notes on plans or detailed
a,b,c,

further described in the specifications.

a,b,c,etc
Sa,b,c,etc description in specifications.

Dimensions in Inches (mm) www.hubbell-wiring.com W-13