Common Symbols
This symbol stands for a light fixture.
What is LT or LUM?
Abbreviation for Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable.
What is NM?
Circuit Breaker abbreviation.
What is CirBkr?
This stands for an electrical panel.
What is PNL?
Ground is often abbreviated like this.
What is GND?
This is the abbreviation for a wall switch.
What is SW?
This abbreviation stands for Electrical Metallic Tubing.
What is EMT?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
What is GFCI?
Distribution Panelboard abbreviation.
What is DP?
Weatherproof abbreviation.
What is WP?
You’ll find this symbol near outlets.
What is REC or R?
Refers to Metal-Clad cable.
What is MC?
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter.
What is AFCI?
Transformer abbreviation.
What is XFMR?
This abbreviation is for a motion sensor.
What is MS?
This abbreviation represents a fuse.
What is F?
Flexible Metal Conduit.
What is FMC?
Equipment Grounding Conductor.
What is EGC?
A subpanel is often abbreviated this way.
What is SPNL or SUB?
Recessed Can Light abbreviation.
What is RCL or RLT?
Used to show a junction box.
What is JB or J-BOX?
This is for Rigid Metal Conduit.
What is RMC?
Disconnect Switch abbreviation.
What is DS?
Load Center abbreviation.
What is LC?
Emergency circuit abbreviation.
What is EM?