Reflected Ceiling Plans(RCP)

Reflected Ceiling Plans

• Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCP) are named so because they are mirror images (reflected) view of the floor plan. You are looking up at

the ceiling. You will see the lights and various ceiling elements in this view.

Floor Plan

RCP

Reflected Ceiling Plans

Some items included in residential RCP’s are:

• Lighting locations – Showing the box connecting to the electric system• Drops or ceiling height changes• Type of light fixture – Is it a sconce, Ceiling or recessed light• Switching locations – From where do you turn the light on• Notes referring to the type of fixture or instructions – Is it a ceiling fan, it might need more support• Exhaust fans or exhaust hoods • Air diffusers and vents/HVAC• Speakers from stereos or other communication devices • Smoke/fire/carbon monoxide/fire protection/alarm devices • Any item decorative or structural, which touches the ceiling• Show windows and doors – show lighter lines where door would be If its on RCP it is in a continuous line

A RCP needs to show Lighting Locations

Ceiling Height Changes

Type Of Fixture

Switching Locations

Multiple Rooms switching

Special Notes For A Fixture

Heavy Items

HVAC

Speakers

Smoke Detectors

Basic Australian Lighting Symbols

• Some of the Reflected Ceiling Plans shown are from American examples therefore find included is an American Legion. These are basically the same as Australian RCP

• Please note these symbols can vary from State to State

Lighting Types

Lighting Types

Lighting Types

Lighting Types

Lighting Types

Troffer lightingIn Drop Ceiling

Lighting Types

Troffer lightingIn Drop Ceiling

Lighting Types

Switching and Duplex Outlets

Switching and Duplex Outlets

Fire Protection

Fire Protection

Fire Protection

Fire Protection

Floor plan

RCP

Lighting Suppliers

• http://www.yellowgoat.com.au/• http://www.ecc.com.au/• http://www.dedece.com/• http://www.speciallights.com.au/• http://www.optique.com.au/• http://www.beaconlighting.com.au/

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