What is a Reflected Ceiling Plan?

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In some cases, where mouldings or certain features are designed onto the ceiling, a ‘reflected ceiling plan’ (RCP) may also be provided. This is a view of how the ceiling would look from below, but ‘reflected’ so that it can be overlaid on the floor plan to indicate where things will go.

Most councils require an elevation from each side of the proposed development and the view is indicated by north, south, east, or west – e.g. If the wall is on the west side of the house, it is the west elevation.

An elevation allows us to:
• See how the proposed development will appear when completed from each angle (North, South, East and West)
• View the finishes
• Calculate the size of windows, doors, and walls

Key Features
Generally, an elevation should show:
• All proposed and relevant existing buildings
• Dimensions, elevations, and sections of each floor level of any relevant or proposed structures
• Wall, post and building heights
• Sizes and locations of footings and other structural components
• Structural details such as framing, connections, tie downs etc.
• If the proposed development is an extension, an elevation should show how the proposed development relates to the existing structure.

Elevations are usually drawn at a scale not less than 1:100

Elevations indicate:
• Finish to external walls
• Size of windows, doors, and balconies