BS 8541-2:2011
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Recommended 2D symbols of building elements for use in building information modelling
Hardcopy , PDF
English
31-12-2011
0 Introduction
Section 1: General
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Rationale
5 Design and use of symbolism
Section 2: Compendium
6 Presentation of the compendium
Group 1: Information devices
Group 2: Materials in section
Group 3: Land use
Group 4: Landscape
Group 5: Building components
Group 6: Pipes, ducts, drains and sewers
Bibliography
Provides guidance and recommendations for symbols and other graphic conventions for use on drawings for the construction industry.
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B/555
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DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 1192-3(1987) and 11/30218810 DC. (09/2011) Also available in CD-ROM format; Issued on 31/08/2012. (09/2012)
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Standard
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46
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British Standards Institution
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Current
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Supersedes |
This part of BS8541 gives guidance and recommendations for symbols and other graphic conventions for use on drawings for the construction industry.
It is primarily intended for those preparing drawings.
The symbols covered by this British Standard is restricted to the architectural and land registry symbols as the base for architecture drawing, modelling and planning activities. The more specific symbols for mechanical, electrical and plumbing along with the structural steel sections and welding are deferred to those institutes that have a greater understanding of the needs of their members in a fast changing world.
NOTE For example, BSRIA has a large symbol library for the MEP and Building Services engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) covers both electronic and electrical symbols.
It also describes a rationale of symbolism (Clause4) which establishes rules for the design of symbols and other graphic conventions, and gives recommendations for the application of those rules and the ways in which symbolism should be used (Clause5).
It does not include the following:
symbols applicable to signs for use on buildings or equipment;
symbols for use on fire protection drawings (which are given in BS1635).
11/30240254 DC : 0 | BS 8541-1 - LIBRARY OBJECTS FOR ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION - PART 1: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION - CODE OF PRACTICE |
BS 8541-5:2015 | Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Assemblies. Code of practice |
BS 1192-4:2014 | Collaborative production of information Fulfilling employer’s information exchange requirements using COBie. Code of practice |
14/30294736 DC : 0 | BS 8541-5 - LIBRARY OBJECTS FOR ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION - PART 5: ASSEMBLIES CODE OF PRACTICE |
12/30240257 DC : 0 | BS 8541-3 - LIBRARY OBJECTS FOR ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION - PART 3: SHAPE AND MEASUREMENT - CODE OF PRACTICE |
BS 8541-6:2015 | Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Product and facility declarations. Code of practice |
BS PAS 1192-5(2015) : 2015 | SPECIFICATION FOR SECURITY-MINDED BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING, DIGITAL BUILT ENVIRONMENTS AND SMART ASSET MANAGEMENT |
BS 8541-1:2012 | Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Identification and classification. Code of practice |
14/30294671 DC : 0 | BS 1192-4 - COLLABORATIVE PRODUCTION OF INFORMATION - PART 4: FULFILLING EMPLOYERS INFORMATION EXCHANGE REQUIREMENTS USING COBIE - CODE OF PRACTICE |
BS 8541-4:2012 | Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Attributes for specification and assessment. Code of practice |
BS PAS 1192-2(2013) : 2013 | SPECIFICATION FOR INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR THE CAPITAL/DELIVERY PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS USING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING |
ISO 4067-2:1980 | Building and civil engineering drawings — Installations — Part 2: Simplified representation of sanitary appliances |
BS EN 60617-8:1996 | Graphical symbols for diagrams Measuring instruments, lamps and signalling devices |
BS EN 60617-5:1996 | Graphical symbols for diagrams Semiconductors and electron tubes |
BS EN 60617-6:1996 | Graphical symbols for diagrams Production and conversion of electrical energy |
BS EN 60617-7:1996 | Graphical symbols for diagrams Switchgear, controlgear and protective devices |
BS EN ISO 9431:1999 | Construction drawings. Spaces for drawing and for text, and title blocks on drawing sheets |
BS 3975-4:1966 | Glossary for landscape work Plant description |
BS EN 60617-4:1996 | Graphical symbols for diagrams Basic passive components |
BS EN 60617-2:1996 | Graphical symbols for diagrams Symbol elements, qualifying symbols and other symbols having general application |
BS EN 60617-3:1996 | Graphical symbols for diagrams Conductors and connecting devices |
BS 6750:1986 | Specification for modular coordination in building |
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