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Luminaire general plan symbol
General installation plan symbol for a luminaire or lighting point, drawn as a crossed circle at the ceiling position.
IEC
IEC · LW
Wall-mounted luminaire plan mark
Plan mark for a wall-mounted luminaire, drawn as a luminaire symbol attached to the wall line.
In plain English
What does Wall-mounted luminaire plan mark mean?
Wall lights are drawn with the luminaire mark touching or attached to the wall by a short bar, which distinguishes them from ceiling luminaires. The mounting height is either noted on the symbol or covered by a typical detail.
A simple example
Wall luminaires are used in corridors, stairwells, bedrooms and external facades. The installer needs the mounting height and the fitting type to set the box before plastering, so this symbol usually carries a height tag. The symbol does not indicate the light distribution (uplight, downlight or both). That comes from the schedule.
What the drawings help you do
Note the wall attachment bar. Read the mounting height tag. A ceiling luminaire stands free in the room on plan; the wall form is attached to the wall line.
This particular reference
Plan mark for a wall-mounted luminaire, drawn as a luminaire symbol attached to the wall line. A ceiling luminaire stands free in the room on plan; the wall form is attached to the wall line.
- Schematic
- A drawing showing function and connections rather than physical appearance.
Read the source: IEC graphical symbols for diagrams · Electrical installation design methodology and references
IEC · Luminaire, wall mounted
IEC 60617 installation-plan style (architectural and topographical installation symbols); independently drawn, not certified IEC geometry or a database identifier.
Shown as an independently authored educational illustration. Use the cited publication and drawing legend to verify the required drafting form.
GA · LW
What it represents
Wall lights are drawn with the luminaire mark touching or attached to the wall by a short bar, which distinguishes them from ceiling luminaires. The mounting height is either noted on the symbol or covered by a typical detail.
Wall luminaires are used in corridors, stairwells, bedrooms and external facades. The installer needs the mounting height and the fitting type to set the box before plastering, so this symbol usually carries a height tag. The symbol does not indicate the light distribution (uplight, downlight or both). That comes from the schedule.
How to read it
- Note the wall attachment bar.
- Read the mounting height tag.
Information to show or reference
- State mounting height.
- Tag fixture type.
- Show switching.
A distinction that matters
A ceiling luminaire stands free in the room on plan; the wall form is attached to the wall line.
Sources you can follow
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IEC graphical symbols for diagrams
IEC graphical symbol context for installation plans; independently drawn here.
Electrical installation design methodology and references
Installation design methodology covering lighting circuits and final distribution.
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