The detail opposite showing a door leaf on plan is also effectively demonstrating how symbols are used to communicate the designers’ intentions. Clearly, with the door opening from the kitchen into the lounge the detail confirms that the door will be hinged on the right as you walk from the kitchen, with the door handle furniture on the left hand side.

A range of standard recommended and symbols can be found in the toolbox.

There is a wide variety of symbols contained within B S 1192 Part 3 under group 6 'building components' that show windows and doors.

Table 6.1 identifies and 6.2 . Opening options include pivot, hinged, tilt-and-turn, and sliding with, a number of combinations of these also shown.

shown on plan in table 6.3 include hinged, sliding and revolving with a range of applications identified for each. The same symbols apply for internal and external doors with fire exits commonly identified by 'F E adjacent'.

Symbol for an internal door on plan.