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Luminaire Symbols
These can be of any design. They can relate literally or loosely to the shape of the luminaire. It is encouraged, however, to draft these symbols to represent the
actual size of the luminaire if one is drafting a plan at ¼” = 1’-0” or ⅛” = 1’-0” scale. If one is drafting a plan at a very small scale, it is advisable to size the symbols so that they are clearly visible. Figure 26.1 presents a sample legend of commonly-used luminaire symbols.
Luminaire Type Labels
There is plenty of room to invent convenient and helpful ways to tag luminaires on the lighting plan. The safest and simplest is to put the luminaire type next to every single occurrence of every luminaire on the lighting plan. More technically oriented lighting plans may include information like wattage and source type, but for a basic lighting plan, clarity of luminaire “type” and the ability to reference a luminaire symbol back to the luminaire schedule is paramount.
COMMON LUMINAIRE SYMBOLS
Figure 26.1 Common luminaire symbols used on drafted lighting plans
Figure 26.2 “Type” labels or tags are crucial for referencing a drafted symbol to a specific luminaire on the luminaire schedule.
Notes
Don’t be stingy with the application of lighting related notes on the plan. If there is any ambiguity, clarify it with a note in plain language. When we rely on a single plan to show luminaires in ceilings, walls, and millwork, notes are imperative for clarifying where a piece of equipment actually belongs and what it is doing there. A simple note at the end of a leader can save numerous phone calls and coordination headaches.
Dimensions
Placement of lighting equipment is a relatively exact science, so it is preferable to note exact locations of luminaires with clear dimensions. Luminaires for accenting, wall washing, linear slots and coves all may warrant the addition of dimensions that refer back to nearby architectural elements.
Control Intent
The lighting designer is also responsible for translating which luminaires are controlled together (turned on, turned off and dimmed) and where that control takes place. Most lighting control intent takes the form of arcs connecting luminaires to wall switch devices or numbers and letters keyed to wall-switch devices. Control intent can get a little more complex when we integrate intelligent control systems and scene control devices as covered in Chapter 23.