Reflective Ceiling Plan for a Domestic job.

1. Reflected Ceiling Plans
(RCP)
Mel Fee Adv. Dip. IDD

2. 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.

3. Floor Plan

4. RCP

5. 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

6. A RCP needs to show
Lighting Locations

7. Ceiling Height Changes

8. Type Of Fixture

9. Switching Locations

10. Multiple Rooms switching

11. Special Notes For A Fixture

12. Heavy Items

13. HVAC

14. Speakers

15. Smoke Detectors

16. 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

20. Lighting Types

21. Lighting Types

22. Lighting Types

23. Lighting Types

24. Lighting Types
Troffer lighting
In Drop Ceiling

25. Lighting Types
Troffer lighting
In Drop Ceiling

26. Lighting Types

30. Switching and Duplex Outlets

35. Switching and Duplex Outlets

37. Fire Protection

38. Fire Protection

39. Fire Protection

40. Fire Protection

41. Floor plan

44. RCP

46. 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/

47. The End