Switches
One-Way Switch
Single pole, one-way light switch
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Two-Way Switch
Single pole, two-way light switch for stairways and corridors
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Intermediate Switch
Used with two two-way switches for three or more switching positions
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Dimmer Switch
Variable brightness control switch
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Pull Cord Switch
Ceiling-mounted switch operated by a pull cord, commonly used in bathrooms
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Socket Outlets
Single Socket Outlet
Single 13A socket outlet (BS 1363)
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Double Socket Outlet
Twin 13A socket outlet (BS 1363)
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Switched Socket Outlet
Socket outlet with integral switch
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Fused Connection Unit
Fused spur outlet for permanently connected appliances
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Lighting
Ceiling Light Point
General luminaire / ceiling light outlet point
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Wall Light
Wall-mounted luminaire point
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Fluorescent Luminaire
Strip/fluorescent light fitting
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Emergency Luminaire
Emergency lighting point (maintained or non-maintained)
BS 5266 / IEC 60617
Downlight / Spotlight
Recessed ceiling downlight or spotlight
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Distribution
Consumer Unit
Main distribution board / consumer unit
BS 7671
RCD (Residual Current Device)
Earth leakage protection device (30mA typical for domestic)
BS 7671 / BS EN 61008
MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)
Overcurrent protection device
BS 7671 / BS EN 60898
Wiring
Junction Box
Cable junction or connection point
BS 7671
Earth / Ground
Protective earth connection point
IEC 60617
Safety Devices
Smoke Detector
Mains-wired smoke alarm point
BS 5839-6
Heat Detector
Mains-wired heat alarm point
BS 5839-6
CO Detector
Carbon monoxide alarm point
BS EN 50291
Extractor Fan
Mechanical ventilation extract point
BS 7671
Download this chart
Get a free branded PNG image of all 23 symbols. Print it, pin it to your workshop wall, or save it to your phone.