Staircase Symbols

About this template

This comprehensive staircase symbols template provides architects and designers with a complete set of standardized symbols for representing all types of staircases in architectural drawings. The symbols follow industry-standard conventions (ANSI and ISO) for clear communication between designers, builders, and regulators.

The collection includes symbols for straight-run stairs, L-shaped stairs, U-shaped stairs, spiral stairs, and curved staircases. Each symbol clearly indicates the direction of ascent/descent, handrail positions, and dimensional relationships. Special symbols for fire escapes, escalators, and accessible ramps are also included.

Using these standardized symbols ensures that your staircase designs are immediately understandable to all project stakeholders. The template includes both 2D plan view symbols and 3D perspective symbols, allowing you to choose the appropriate representation for your specific drawing type.

The symbols are organized into logical categories: residential staircases, commercial staircases, emergency egress stairs, and special feature stairs. Different materials (concrete, steel, wood) and construction methods (prefabricated, cast-in-place) are visually distinguished where appropriate.

To use this template effectively, first determine the type of staircase needed for your project. The symbols can be easily scaled to match your drawing's dimensions while maintaining proper tread/riser proportions. Annotation layers allow for adding technical specifications directly to the symbols.

This template is essential for architects, interior designers, and building engineers who need to create professional, code-compliant staircase documentation. The standardized symbols help ensure your designs meet building code requirements for egress, accessibility, and safety.