How to read Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works detail plans, including the abbreviations, hatchings and symbols used on the plans.
The MMBW plans held at the State Library do not often include an accompanying key to abbreviations and symbols. Please refer to the legends below to better understand the information presented in the plans.
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works detail plan 1873, Town of Brunswick
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B = Bath BP = Bath pipe? BT = Boundary trap CIP = Cast iron pipe DT = Disconnector trap EV = Educt vent E.L.P = Electric Light Post GDT = Gully disconnector trap GIT = Grease interceptor trap GST = Gully silt trap GT = Gully trap GV = Gas valve GWIP = Galvanised wrought iron pipe IC = Inspection chamber IO = Inspection opening IV = Induct vent K = Kitchen |
L = Laundry MF = Mica flap O = Orchard P.O. Post Office Box Pillar RT = Reflux trap SIVP = Soil induct vent pipe SPD = Stoneware pipe drain ST = Silt trap SV = Stop valve SVP = Soil vent pipe T = Trough TIT = Triple interceptor trap UT = Urinal trap V = Verandah VP = Ventilating pipe WH = Water Hole WV = Water Valve |
Source: Property Service files for 'Miegunyah' as unearthed by architectural historian, Miles Lewis, during research.
Legend to 160 feet to 1 inch plans
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