Creating an electrical layout for a house involves planning the placement of:
- Lighting fixtures
- Power outlets
- Switches
- Major appliances
- Electrical panels
Here’s a basic overview of what’s typically included in a residential electrical layout:
🏠 Rooms & Areas Covered
- Living Room
- Ceiling light or fan/light combo
- Wall outlets every 6–12 feet (as per code)
- TV/cable outlet
- Light switches at each entry point
- Kitchen
- Countertop GFCI outlets (every 4 feet)
- Dedicated circuits for:
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Garbage disposal
- Oven/range
- Lighting (recessed, pendant over island)
- Bedroom
- Ceiling light or fan/light
- Outlets every 6–12 feet
- Switch at the entry door
- Optional: USB outlets near the bed
- Bathroom
- GFCI outlet near sink
- Vanity light + ceiling light/exhaust fan
- Switch outside or beside the door
- Laundry Room
- Dedicated 240V outlet for washer/dryer
- Lighting
- Optional utility sink outlet
- Garage
- Overhead light fixtures
- GFCI wall outlets
- Dedicated outlet for garage door opener
- Outdoor
- Weatherproof GFCI outlets
- Porch and exterior wall lights
- Motion sensors or smart lighting (optional)
- Main Electrical Panel
- Located in garage, basement, or utility room
- Connects all circuits
- Needs clear access
🔧 General Design Tips
- Use GFCI outlets in wet areas (kitchen, bath, laundry, outdoor).
- Plan dedicated circuits for high-wattage appliances.
- Position switches logically (at entrances, near beds).
- Include smart home wiring if desired (thermostats, security, lighting control).
Would you like a custom electrical layout diagram based on a specific floor plan? If you upload your floor plan or describe the layout (e.g., 3-bedroom, 2-bath, single floor), I can draft a tailored plan for you.
Electrical Layout Plan – What I’ll Include:
For both Ground Floor and First Floor, I’ll mark the following:
- Lighting Points
- Ceiling lights or fans in every room
- Wall-mounted lights (e.g., pooja room, bathrooms)
- Staircase lighting
- Switchboards
- Positioned near doors for easy access
- Separate fan and light switches
- Sockets/Outlets
- 5A for general use (TV, phone)
- 15A for heavy appliances (A/C, fridge, geyser, washing machine)
- Dedicated Appliance Lines
- Kitchen: fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
- Bathrooms: geysers
- Utility/laundry area: washing machine
- Main Distribution Board (DB)
- Located centrally (e.g., near stair lobby or car park)
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