LESSON

Legends and Site Map

Legend

This is use as reference to easily read and understand the electrical layout.
Using electrical symbols to illustrate electrical components, devices and connections.
And assists the Owners, Electrical Engineers and Electricians to interpret electrical
installations to be made, the equipment, fixtures, devices to be used and electrical
connections to be completed.

Electrical Symbols are pictograms, marks and signs used to signify different
electrical components, devices and connections. These symbols are used in drafting
schematic diagrams and electrical plans. All electrical symbols used in electrical
plans and diagrams are collectively found in the Legends. These electrical symbols
are useful guide for the Electrician’s in performing electrical wiring installations.

Types of Electrical Symbols

1. Pictorial Symbols are used in panel diagrams that represents the abstract,
graphic drawings or actual picture of an electrical components, devices and
connections.
2. Schematic Symbols are used in illustrating schematic diagrams. It do not
show the exact position of each electrical component, devices and
connections.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
3. Architectural Symbols are used in electrical layout. It shows the actual
location of each electrical component, devices and connections in the floor
plan.
Site Map

When applying for an Electrical Permit it is required to inform

the Office of theBuilding Official the exact location of the
electrical project so that it can be easily visited for inspection and
for the Electric Company to verify whether there is an existing
electric utility pole where it can be accessible to connect. This
shows the following details:
A. Indicate the landmarks, popular structure, bordering areas
and well knownstreets; and
B. Electrical power company service pole