Plan out electrical work before taking on a major remodel.

The completed plan needs to be a detailed, accurate representation of the house and the electrical system.

Use this guide to learn how to draw electrical plans or wiring diagrams for your home.

electrical plan and installation equipment

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This list ofelectrical drawing symbolsis a great place to start.

Don’t complete this sketch from memory.

Walk around your home and take proper measurements with a tape measure to ensure the accuracy of the plan.

layout of home

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Start with the interior layout, beginning with the entry and exit points.

confirm to label the electrical components with commonly used and recognized electrical symbols and abbreviations.

This allows you to take proper precautions when working in these areas to avoid damage to the electrical system.

identifying electrical components in electrical plan

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First, consider the placement of furniture and how it will be reflected in your plan.

draw electrical wiring

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adding legend to electrical plans

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reviewing electrical plans

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