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TERMS AND ABBREVIATONS

ABBREVIATIONS REVISED 14 APRIL 06 PAGE 1

1PH Single-phase 164001P Single pole 161401WAY One way 161402/C Two-conductor 161202WAY Two-way 161403/C Three-conductor 161203PH Three-phase 164003PLY Three-ply3WAY Three-way 161404/C Four-conductor 161204OUT Quadruple receptacle outlet 161404PDT Four-pole double throw 161404PST Four-pole single throw 161404W Four-wire 16140 164004WAY Four-way 16140

AABAN Abandon 2280ABBRV AbbreviationABNL AbnormalAFC Above finished counter automatic frequency control 6410AFF Above finished floorAFG Above finished gradeAFS Above finished slab

ASC Above suspended ceiling 09510ABRSV Abrasive 09300 09600Ha Abrasive hardnessABRSV RES Abrasive resistant 09600ABS Absolute acrylonitrile butadiene styreneABSORB Absorption 15620

Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format

amps short circuit; asphalt surface course




ACS DR Access door 08310ACS FLR Access floor 10270ACS PNL Access panel 15820ACC AccessibleACID RES Acid resistant 15220ACID RES CI Acid resistant cast iron 15105 15220ACID RES P Acid resistant pipe 15105 15220ACID RES V Acid resistant vent 15105 15220ACID RES W Acid resistant waste 15105 15220AV Acid vent air vent; audio visual 15105 15220AW Acid waste actual weight; architectural woodwork 15105 15220AWL Acid waste line 15105 15220pH Acid/Alkaline scaleACST Acoustic----- Acoustic CalkingACT Acoustical ceiling tile 09510ACOUS INSUL Acoustical insulation 09820ACOUS PNL Acoustical panel 09510APC Acoustical panel ceiling 09510----- Acoustical plasterATC Acoustical tile ceiling 09510AWT Acoustical wall treatment 09800ACR AcrossABS Acrylonitrle butadiene styrene absoluteAW Actual weight acid waste; architectural woodworkADDM Addendum 00910ADDL AdditionalADH Adhesive *ADJ Adjacent adjoining; adjustableADJ Adjoining adjacent; adjustableADJ Adjustable adjacent; adjoiningADMIN Administration 01310AGGR Aggregate 02720ABC Aggregate base course Associated Builders and Contractors 02720




A Air (compressed)A/C Air condition 15730A/C UNIT Air conditioning unit 15730ACCU Air cooled condensing unit 15670AHU Air handling unit 15720APD Air pressure drop 15210 15860APR Air pressure return line 15210AS Air separator ammeter switch 15210ASU Air supply unit 15210AV Air vent acid vent; audio visual 15180AWP Air water pump 15130ALM Alarm 13700AAP Alarm annunciator panel 13700ALNMT AlignmentALLOW Allowance 00220 01210ALTRN AlterationALT Alternate altitude 00430ALT NO Alternate number 00430

AC Alternating current *----- Alternative *ALT Altitude alternateALUM Aluminum *ACSR Aluminum cable steel reinforced 16130AMB Ambient

AAMAAACE American Association of Cost EngineersACI American Concrete InstituteAGA American Gas AssociationAIA American Institute of ArchitectsAISC American Institute of Steel ConstructionANSI American National Standards InstituteAPA American Plywood Association

armored cable; asbestos cement;asphaltic concrete

American Architectural Manufacturers Association




ASTMASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

ASHRAEASME American Society of Mechanical EngineersASEC American Standard Elevator CodesASWG American steel wire gauge 05150AWWA American Water Works AssociationAWS American Welding SocietyAWG American wire gauge 16120AWPA American Wood Preservers' Association *ADA Americans with Disabilities ActAS Ammeter switch air separator 16430AMT AmountAMP Ampere *AH Ampere hour *AIC Ampere interrupting capacity 16400AMPL Amplifier 16820AM Amplitude modulation 16820

ASC Amps short circuit 16400AHR AnchorAB Anchor bolt 05090ETC And so forth et ceteraL Angle literANG BM Angle beamASV Angle stop valve 15110ANN Annunciator 13850ANOD Anodize 05080ANT Antenna 02580 16780APT Apartment Association for Preservation TechnologyAPP Appearance atactic propyleneAPPX Appendix

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers

above suspended ceiling; asphalt surface course




----- ApplyAPPD ApprovedAPPROX ApproximateARCH ArchitectA/E Architect/EngineerASI Architect's Supplemental InstructionARF Architectural finishAW Architectural woodwork acid waste; actual weight 06400AWI Architectural Woodworking InstituteAD Area drain 02630 15150

AC Armored cable 16120ART ArticleAR As requiredASB Asbestos 13280

AC Asbestos cement 13280----- As-builtASPH Asphalt 02700AI Asphalt Institute 02740----- Asphalt roofing

ASC Asphalt surface course 02740

AC Asphaltic concrete 02065ACP Asphaltic concrete paving automatic control panel 02740ACU Assembled cooling unit 15700ASSY AssemblyABC Associated Builders and Contractors aggregate base courseAGC Associated General ContractorsASSN AssociationAPT Association for Preservation Technology apartmentASYM AsymmetricalAPP Atactic propylene appearance

alternating current; asbestos cement; asphaltic concrete

alternating current; armored cable; asphaltic concrete

above suspended ceiling; amps short circuitalternating current; armored cable; asbestos cement




ATM Atmosphere automatic teller machineATCH AttachmentATTN AttentionAF Audio frequency 16800AV Audio visual acid vent; air vent 11130AHJ Authority having jurisdictionAUTO XFMR Auto transformer 16460AUTO AutomaticAAD Automatic air damper 15820AAV Automatic air vent 15120ACHKV Automatic check valve 15110ACP Automatic control panel asphaltic concrete paving 13850 15915ACS Automatic control system 13800 15935ACV Automatic control valve 15110 15900ADC Automatic door closer 13800ADS Automatic door seal 13800AFC Automatic frequency control above finished counter 16800ASKLR Automatic sprinkler 13930ASD Automatic sprinkler drain 13930ASR Automatic sprinkler riser 13930ATM Automatic teller machine atmosphere 11030ATS Automatic transfer switch 16410AUX AuxiliaryAPU Auxiliary power unit 16410AVE AvenueAVG AverageAWN WDW Awning window 08500AX FL Axial flow 15830AZ Azimuth

B

BC Back of Curb

between centers; bolt circle; bookcase; bottom chord; brick color; building code




B/B Back to backBKBD Backboard 11480BDD Backdraft damper 15820BFP Backflow preventer 15140BKGD BackgroundBKG Backing 09680----- Backing ropeBAF BaffleBAG Baggage 14540BAL Balance 15950BALC Balcony 05500----- BalestradesBV Ball valve 15110BLST Ballast 07500 16510B&B Balled and Burlapped bell and bell; grade B or better (lumber) 02900----- Bar joistsBBR Base board radiator 15760BL Base line building lineB PL Base plateBB Baseboard bulletin boardBSMT BasementBIL Basic insulation level 16270BT Bathtub 15410----- Batt insulationBAT Batten batteryBAT Battery batten 16240BAY WDW DH Bay window double hung 08500BM Beam benchmark; bending momentS BM Beam, standardWF BM Beam, wide flange 05120BRG Bearing 05200 05800BRG PL Bearing plate 05200 05800BJT Bed jointBDNG Bedding




BR Bedroom 12450

B&B Bell and bellB&F Bell and flangeB&S Bell and spigotBL MTH Bell mouthBLW BelowBLW CLG Below ceilingBFF Below finish floorBM Benchmark beam; bending momentBM Bending moment beam; benchmarkBTR BetterBTWN Between

BC Between centersBEV BevelBI FLD DR Bifolding doors 08250BWG Birmingham wire gauge 05150BITUM BituminousBSP Black steel pipe 15150 15140----- BlackboardBLKT Blanket 12450----- BlockBLWDN Blowdown 15510BLO Blower 15830BO Blowoff 15510BO Board butterfly damperBD FT Board feet (foot)B/M Board measureBLR Boiler 15510BFBP Boiler feed booster pump 15520BFW Boiler feedwater 15520BFWP Boiler feedwater pump 15520

balled and burlapped; grade B or better (lumber)

back of curb; bolt circle; bookcase; bottom chord; brick color; building code




BLR HP Boiler horsepower 15510

BC Bolt circleBNDG Bonding 05090 16060

BC Bookcase 12500BSTR Booster 15130BLT Borrowed light built 06460BF Both faces bottom faceBS Both sidesBW Both waysBOT Bottom bottom

BC Bottom chord 05200BOT F Bottom faceBOT D Bottom of duct bottom of ductBOT P Bottom of pipe bottom of pipeBOS Bottom of steelBLVD BoulevardBDRY BoundaryBRCG Bracing 02250BRKT BracketBHP Brake horsepower 15130 15830BRKR Breaker

BC Brick color 04210BIA Brick Institute of America 04210BRDG Bridging 05200BRDG JST Bridging joist 05200BA Bright annealed

back of curb; between centers; bookcase; bottom chord; brick color; building code

back of curb; between centers; bolt circle; bottom chord; brick color; building code


back of curb; between centers; bolt circle; bookcase; bottom chord; building code




Btu British thermal unitMbtu British thermal unit (1000)BtuH British thermal unit per hourBRZ BronzeB CL Broom closetBB XFMR Buck-boast transformer 16460BLD Build

BHMABLDG BuildingBAS Building automation system 13800

BC Building codeBL Building line

BOCABP Building paper 06160 07300BLT Built borrowed lightBLT IN Built-inBU Built-up bushel 07510BUR Built-up roofing 07510BLB T BM Bulb tee beam 05120BLKHD Bulkhead 11285BB Bulletin board baseboard 10120BPRF Bulletproof (bullet-resistant) 08810 08840BN Bullnose 05550BRLP BurlapBU Bushel built-upBT WLD Butt weld 05100BCV Butterfly check valve 15110BD Butterfly damper board 15820BFV Butterfly valve 15110BYP By pass 15100

Builder's Hardware Manufacturer's Association

back of curb; between centers; bolt circle; bookcase; bottom chord; brick color

Building Officials and Code Administrators Association International




CCAB CabinetCUH Cabinet unit heater 15760CTV Cable television 16850CALC CalculateCLKJ Calked joint----- CalkingCAL CalorieCAM Camber

cd Candela 16500CP Candlepower concrete pipe; control panel 16500CAN CanopyCANTIL CantileverCANV CanvasCAP Capacitor capacity 16280CAP Capacity capacitor 16500CO2 Carbon dioxide 13960

CO Carbon monoxideCPT Carpet control power transformer 09680C&P Carpet and pad 09680

CB Carriage bolt

CO Cased openingCSMT Casement 08500

CW Casement window 08500CSWK Casework *CSG Casing *----- Casing beadC CONC Cast concrete 03300

construction documents; contract documents

cased opening; Certificate of Occupancy; cleanout; company; cutout

catch basin; cement base; ceramic base; corner beadcarbon monoxide; Certificate of Occupancy; cleanout; company; cutout

chemical waste line; clockwise; cold water piping; cool white




CIP Cast iron curb inlet 05060CIP Cast iron pipe cast in place 15105CISP Cast iron soil pipe 15105CSTL Cast steel 05100CS Cast stone commercial standard; control switch 04720CIP Cast-in-place cast iron pipe 03300CAT Catalog

CB Catch basin 02630CATW CatwalkCAV CavityCLG Ceiling 09500CAC Ceiling attenuation class 09510CLG DIFF Ceiling diffuser 15850CLG DCT OUT Ceiling duct outlet 15850CLG GRL Ceiling grille 15850CLG HT Ceiling height----- Ceiling panelCLG REG Ceiling register 15850----- Ceiling tileC Celsius channelCEM Cement cemetery 03050CB Cement base carriage bolt; ceramic base; corner bead 02710CEM FIN Cement finish 03300CF Cement floor contractor furnished 03300CEM PLAS Cement plaster 09220CEM PLAS CLG Cement plaster ceiling 09220CBB Cementitious (backer) board 09250CEM Cemetery cementCTR Center contour; cooling tower returnCL Center line class; closeCM Center matched construction managementCG Center of gravity common ground; corner guardC TO C Center to center

carriage bolt; cement base; ceramic base; corner bead




----- Centigradecm Centimetercm/s Centimeter per secondCER Ceramic *

CB Ceramic base 09310CGSFU Ceramic glazed structural facing units 04210CT Ceramic tile count; current transformer 09310CTB Ceramic tile base 09310CTF Ceramic tile floor 09310CTI Ceramic Tile Institute of America 09310

CO Certificate of Occupancy 0620CERT CertifyCLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute 02820CHBD Chalkboard 10110CHMBR ChamberCHFR ChamferCOR Change order requestC Channel Celsius 00940CHG ChargeCHK CheckCHKV Check valve 15110CHEM Chemical

CW Chemical waste line 15105CDW Chilled drinking water 15140CDWR Chilled drinking water return 15140CDWS Chilled drinking water supply 15140CHW Chilled water circulating hot water 15180CHWPP Chilled water primary pump 15130CHWP Chilled water pump 15130CHWRP Chilled water recirculating pump 15130CHWR Chilled water return 15180

carriage bolt; catch basin; cement base; corner bead

carbon monoxide; cased opening; cleanout; company; cutout

casement window; clockwise; cold water piping; cool white




CHWSP Chilled water secondary pump 15130CHWS Chilled water supply 15180CH Chiller coat hook 15260CPVC Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride 13910CFC Chlorofluorocarbons 07210CHR PL Chrome platedCIR CircleCKT CircuitCKT BRKR Circuit breaker 16320 16410CIRC CircularCHW Circulating hot water chilled water 15140CWP Circulating water pump condenser water pump 15130CRCMF CircumferenceCLDG Cladding 07480CL Class center line; closeA LABEL Class A door 08100 08200B LABEL Class B door 08100 08200C LABEL Class C door 08100 08200D LABEL Class D door 08100 08200E LABEL Class E door 08100 08200CLASS ClassificationCLRM Classroom

CO Cleanout 15150COTG Cleanout to grade 15150CLR Clear color; coolerCLWG Clear wired glass 08810CLT Cleat

CW ClockwiseCL Close centerline; classCCTV Closed circuit television 13700CLO Closet

carbon monoxide; cased opening; Certificate of Occupancy; company; cutout

casement window; chemical waste line; cold water piping; cool white




CRCMF Closet rod control relay; control room 06270 12810CLOS ClosureCL D Clothes dryer 11110 11450CH Coat hook chillerCTD CoatedCTG CoatingCOAX coaxial cable 16810COEFF CoefficientCOP Coefficient of performance (heating) coping 15730 15740CU Coefficient of utilization cubic; copper 16500CRS Cold rolled steel 05100CW Cold waterCW SFT Cold water soft

CW Cold water, piping 15105CFMF Cold-formed metal framing 05400CLR Color clear; coolerCRI Color rendering index 16500COL ColumnCLL Column line contract limit lineCOMB Combination, combinedCS Commercial standard cast stone; control switchCOM CommonCG Common ground center of gravity; corner guardCMR Common mode rejection 16280COMM Communication 16700CATV Community antenna television 16850

CO CompanyCOMPT CompartmentCOMPL CompleteCOMP ComponentCMPST Composite

casement window; chemical waste line; clockwise; cool white

carbon monoxide; cased opening; Certificate of Occupancy; cleanout; cutout




CPRS CompressibleCOMPR Compressor 15730CMPTR Computer 11680----- Computer floorCNCL ConcealedCONC Concentric concreteCONC Concrete concentric 03300----- Concrete blockCONC FLR Concrete floor 03300CMU Concrete masonry unit 04220CONC OPNG Concrete opening 03100PCCP Concrete pavement 02750CP Concrete pipe candlepower; control panel 15105CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute 03200CSP Concrete sewer pipe 15105CSB Concrete splash block casing bead 02630CNDS Condensate 15180CNDP Condensate pumpedCNDR Condensate returnCRP Condensate return pump 15130 15180CNDTP Condensate transfer pumpCONDN CondensationCOND Condenser condition 15670CWP Condenser water pump circulating water pump 15130CWR Condenser water return 15180CWS Condenser water supply 15180COND Condition condenserCND Conduit 16130CONF ConferenceCONN ConnectCONSTR ConstructionCD Construction documents candela; contract documentsCJ Construction joint control joint 03150CM Construction management center matched 01110 01120




CSI Construction Specifications InstituteCONSULT ConsultantCNTOR Contactor 16420CONT Continue controllerCTR Contour center; cooling tower returnCONTR Contract contractorCCD Contract change directive 01250CD Contract documents candela; construction documentsCLL Contract limit line column lineCONTR Contractor contractCF Contractor furnished cement floor 01110CFE Contractor furnished equipment 01110CF/CI Contractor furnished/contractor installed 01110CF/OI Contractor furnished/owner installed 01110CTRL Control 13800CCR Control contactor 16420CJ Control joint construction joint 03300 09270CP Control panel candlepower; concrete pipe 15915CPT Control power transformer carpet 16270 16400CR Control relay closet rod; control room 15905CR Control room closet rod; control relayCS Control switch cast stone; commercial standard 13800CV Control valve 15110CONT Controller continue *CONV ConvertCNVR Conveyor 14550CK TP Cook top 11420

CW Cool white 16580CWX Cool white deluxe 16580CLR Cooler color; clearC/C Cooling coil 15760C/T Cooling towerCTR Cooling tower return contour; center 15600

casement window; chemical waste line; clockwise; cold water piping




CTS Cooling tower supply 15600COWR Cooling water returnCOWS Cooling water supplyCOORD CoordinateCOP Coping coefficient of performance (heating)CU Copper coefficient of utilization; cubic 05060 16120----- Cork tackboard----- CorkboardCNR Corner

CB Corner bead 09200CG Corner guard center of gravity; common ground 10260CORN Cornice 06450CORR Correct corridorCORRES CorrespondCORR Corridor correct----- Corrugated deckCMP Corrugated metal pipe 02610CT Count ceramic tile; current transformerCNTR Counter 12300CSK Counter sinkCCW CounterclockwiseCFLG Counterflashing 07620CPLG Coupling 15105CRT YD CourtyardCOV Cover cut off valveCOV PL Cover plate 15140CPM Critical path method 01320X BRACE Cross brace 05100 05400X SECT Cross sectionXBRA Crossbracing 05100 05400CRN Crown----- Crushed stoneCU Cubic coefficient of utilization; copper

carriage bolt; catch basin; cement base; ceramic base




cm3 Cubic centimeterCU FT Cubic feetCFM Cubic feet per minute 15800CFS Cubic feet per second 15800CU IN Cubic inchm3 Cubic meterm3/S Cubic meter per secondmm3 Cubic millimeterCU YD Cubic yardCUB Cubicle 10100C&G Curb and gutterCI Curb inlet cast iron 02630CUR Current *CLF Current limiting fuse 16490CT Current transformer ceramic tile; count 16290CURT CurtainCUST CustodianCOV Cut off valve cover 05110CT STN Cut stone 04430

CO Cutout 16310CYL CylinderCYL L Cylinder lock 08710KA Cylinder locks keyed alike 08710CYP Cypress 06200

DDF Damage free diesel fuel; drinking fountainDMPR Damper 15280DPC Dampproof course 07110DMPF Dampproofing 07110DB Database dry bulbDAT Datum

carbon monoxide; cased opening; Certificate of Occupancy; cleanout; company




DL Dead loaddB Decibel 16280dg DecigramdL Deciliterdm DecimeterD Deep depth; penny (nail)DEF DefinitionDFLCT DeflectionDFR DefrostDGR Degrease 11340DEG DegreeDEG C Degrees CelsiusDEG F Degrees FahrenheitDIW Deionized water 15220DEL Delete deliverDEL Deliver delete----- DeltaDEMO Demolition demonstrationDEMO Demonstration demolitionDPTN Demountable partition 10615DENS DensityDEPT DepartmentD Depth deep; penny (nail)DESCR Describe descriptionDESCR Description describeDSGN DesignDES DesignationD-B Design-build 01110 01120DTCH DetachDET DetailDETN Detention 02300DEV DevelopmentDP Dew pointDPT Dew point temperature differential pressure transmitter 15910




DIAG Diagonal diagramDIAG Diagram diagonalDIA DiameterDF Diesel fuel damage free; drinking fountain 16220DIFF Difference differential; diffuserDIFF Differential difference; diffuserDPS Differential pressure sensor 15910DPT Differential pressure transmitter dew point temperatureDIFF Diffuser difference; differential 15850 16500DGTL DigitalDIM DimensionDMR Dimmer 16140DCP Dimmer control panel 11060 16570DMR SW Dimmer switch 16570DR Dining room door; drain; dressing room; driveDC Direct current 16220DDC Direct digital control 15910DIR Direction----- DirtDSBL DisableDA Disabled drainage areaDISCH DischargeDISC Disconnect 16340DS Disconnect switch double strength (glass); downspout 16340DW Dishwasher distilled water; domestic water 11440 11450DISP DispenserD&S Display and storageDSPL Disposal 11440DIST Distance districtDW Distilled water dishwasher; domestic water 15220DISRT PNL Distribution panel 16400DIST District distanceDIV Divide divisionDIV Division divide




DOC Document----- DomeliteDOM DomesticDWC Domestic water coldDWH Domestic water hot double hung windows 15140DW Domestic water dishwasher; distilled water 15140DWH Domestic water heater 15480DW H R Domestic water hot return drawer 15140DW H S Domestic water hot supply 15140DR Door dining room; drain; dressing room; drive 08100 08200DR CL Door closer 08710CR FR Door frame *DHI Door Hardware Institute 08700DRH Door holder 08710DRLV Door louver 10225DR OPNG Door opening 08150 08250DRST Door stop 08710DRSW Door switch 16140DBL DoubleDBL ACT DR Double acting door 08100 08200XXH Double extra heavyDBL GLZ Double glaze 08810DH Double hung (door, window) 08500DHW Double hung windows domestic hot water 08500DJ Double joist 05200DPDT Double pole, double throw 16410DPST Double pole, single throw 16410DS Double strength (glass) disconnect switch; downspout 08500DOUG FIR Douglas fir 06060DVTL DovetailDN DownDS Downspout disconnect switch; double strength (glass) 07620 07710DOZ DozenDFTG Drafting 11680




DR Drain dining room; door; dressing room; drive *DT Drain tile 02620DWV Drain, waste, and vent 15150DA Drainage area disable 15150DWR Drawer domestic water returnDWG DrawingD4S Dressed four sides 06060D1S Dressed one side 06060D2S Dressed two sides 06060DR AREA Dressing areaDR Dressing room dining room; door; drain; driveDF Drinking fountain damage free; diesel fuel 15410DF WL MTD Drinking fountain, wall mounted 15410D & T Drip and trapDR Drive dining room; door; drain; dressing room 16260DI Drop inletDB Dry bulb database 15700DBT Dry bulb temperature 15700D CHEM Dry chemical 13970DFT Dry film thicknessDSP Dry standpipe 13935----- DrywallDAP Duct access panel 15820DCI Duct covering insulation 15080DLI Duct liner insulation 15080DCT/RT Duct return 15810DCT/RS Duct rising; duct riser 15810DCT SUP Duct supply 15810DIP Ductile iron pipe 15100DWTR Dumbwaiter 14100DX DuplexDX OUT Duplex outlet 16140DUPL DuplicateDT DR Dutch Door 08100 08200




EEA EachEE Each endEF Each face exterior finishEL Each layer easement line; elevationEW Each wayESMT EasementEL Easement line each layer; elevationE East modulus of elasticityECC EccentricECC RDCR Eccentric reducer 15105ECON Economizer 15700EG Edge grain 06200 06400EC Edge of curb 02770EP Edge of pavement (paving) electrical panel (panelboard) 02740 02750ES Edge of shoulder electrostatic 02740 02750EOS Edge of slab 03300 03400EFT EffectEFF Effective efficiencyEHP Effective horsepower electric heating panelET Effective temperatureEFF Efficiency effectiveELAST Elastomeric 09960ELEC Electric *ELEC DR OP Electric door opener 08460EHD Electric hand dryer 10810EH Electric heater 15540EHP Electric heating panel effective horsepower 15760EMT Electric metallic tubing 16130ENT Electric nonmetallic tubing 16130EPB Electric panel board 16440EWC Electric water cooler 15410EWH Electric water heater 15480




ELEC CV Electrical control voltageEO Electrical outlet 16140EP Electrical panel (panelboard) edge of pavement (paving) 16440ELEC PV Electrical primary voltage >=4160ERW Electrical resistance welding 05090ELEC SV Electrical secondary voltage <=480EOV Electrically operated valve 15905EM Electromagnetic expanded metal 16280EMI Electromagnetic interference 13090EDP Electronic data processing----- Electro-pneumaticES Electrostatic edge of shoulderELEM Element elementaryELEM Elementary elementEL Elevation each layer; easement lineELEV Elevator 14200----- Elevator cabEMER Emergency *EMCP Emergency monitoring control panel 16220EPO Emergency power off 16140EMER SHR Emergency shower 15410ENAM EnamelENCL EnclosureENGY EnergyEER Energy efficiency ratio 15730 15740EMS Energy management system 13800ENG Engine 16230ENGR EngineerEWA Engineered Wood Association 06110

EJCDC 00700EAT Entering air temperature 15760EDBT Entering dry bulb temperature 15760EWT Entering water temperature 15760

Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee




EWBT Entering wet bulb temperature 15760ENTR EntranceENVIR EnvironmentEPA Environmental Protection AgencyEQ EqualEQL SP Equally spacedEQUIP EquipmentEQUIV EquivalentESCAL Escalator 14300ESC Escape escutcheonESC Escutcheon escape *ESP EspeciallyESTB EstablishEST EstimateETC Et cetera and so forthEPDM Ethylene propylene diene monomer 07530EVAC EvacuateEVAP EvaporateECU Evaporating cooling unit 15670EX ExampleEXC Excavate 02260EXCH Exchanger 15710EXCL ExcludeEXEC ExecuteEXH Exhaust exhibit 15700EXH A Exhaust air 15830EXH GR Exhaust air grille 15850EAR Exhaust air register 15850EXH DT Exhaust duct 15810EXH FN Exhaust fan 15830EXH HD Exhaust hood *EXHV Exhaust vent 15830EXH Exhibit exhaust 12350EXIST Existing *




EXST GR Existing grade 02310ERD Existing roof drain 15160EXT LT Exit light 16530EXP Expand expansion; exposedEM Expanded metal electromagnetic *EPS Expanded polystyrene board (insulation) 07210EXP Expansion expand; exposedEXP BT Expansion bolt 05090EJ Expansion joint *EPRF Expansion proof *EXP Exposed expand; expansionEXTN ExtensionEXT Exterior external; extinguisherEF Exterior finish each face 07240EFS Exterior finish system 02740EXT GR Exterior grade 06060EGB Exterior gypsum board 09250EGSB Exterior gypsum sheathing board 09250EIFS Exterior Insulation and finish system 07240EXT External exterior; extinguisherEPT External pipe thread 10105 13910ESP External static pressure 15700EXT Extinguisher exterior; externalXL Extra largeXPS Extruded polystyrene board (insulation) 07210EXTRU ExtrusionEGRD Eye guardEWS Eye wash station 11600 15410

FFAB Fabric 12050FWC Fabric wallcovering 09700FA Face area final assembly; fire alarm; fresh airFC BRK Face brick 04210




FOC Face of concrete face of curbFOC Face of curb face of concrete 02770FOF Face of finish fuel oil return lineFOM Face of masonryFOS Face of slab face of stud; fuel oil supplyFOS Face of stud face of slab; fuel oil supply 06110FOW Face of wallF/F Face to faceFV Face velocity flush valve; foot valve 15760FTD Facial tissue dispenser 10820FACIL FacilityFAX FacsimileFAC FactorFCTY FactoryFM Factory mutual *F Fahrenheit female; fire lineFCU Fan coil unit 15760FPT Fan powered terminal 15760FF Far face finish face

FS Far sideFAS Fascia fire alarm station *FAS BD Fascia board *FSTNR Fastener *FED FederalFEA Federal Energy AdministrationFHWA Federal Highway AdministrationFHA Federal Housing AdministrationFS Federal Specification far side; fire station; full scale; full sizeFSN Federal stock numberFSC Federal supply classificationFTM Federal test methodsFDBK FeedbackFDR Feeder fire door 14570

Federal Specification; fire station; full scale; full size




FDO FeedoutFDW Feedwater 15520FT Feet fire treated; foot; fully tempered (glass)FPM Feet per minute 15810 15850FPS Feet per second 15810 15850F Female Fahrenheit; fire line----- Feminine napkin disposal----- Feminine napkin vendorFN Fence 02820----- Fiber insulationFRG Fiber reinforced gypsum 09220FRP Fiber reinforced polyester fiberglass reinforced plastic 06600----- FiberboardFGL FiberglassFRP Fiberglass reinforced plastic fiber reinforced polyester 06600FIG FigureFC File cabinet footcandleFLR Filler floor 04090 07920FIL FilletFLTR Filter *FWR P Filter water return pool 15140 15470FWS P Filter water supply pool 15140 15470FA Final assembly face area; fire alarm; fresh airFNGR JT Finger joint 06110FIN Finish *FIN BS Finish both sidesFF Finish face far faceFIN FLR Finish floorFF EL Finish floor elevationF4S Finish four sides 06060FIN GR Finish gradeF2S Finish two sides 06060FIN WD Finish wood 06200F1S Finished one side 06060




FO Finished opening fuel oilFTR Finned tube radiation 15760FA Fire alarm face area; final assembly; fresh air 13850FAAP Fire alarm annunciator panel 13850FABL Fire alarm bell 13850FABX Fire alarm box 13850FACP Fire alarm control panel 13850FAS Fire alarm station fascia 13850FB Fire blanket flat bar 10526F BRK Fire brick 04580FDMPR Fire damper 15820FDC Fire department connection 13975FDCC Fire department connection cabinet 13975FDV Fire department valve 13975FDR Fire door feeder 08350FE Fire extinguisher 10522FEC Fire extinguisher cabinet 10522FH Fire hose fire hydrant; flat head; flat head screws 13975FHC Fire hose cabinet 13975FHR Fire hose rack 13975FH Fire hydrant fire hose; flat head; flat head screws 02080F Fire line Fahrenheit; female 13930FP Fire protection fireproof; flag pole; freezing point 13900FPW Fire protection water supply 13930FPA Fire rated assemblyFR Fire rating fire resistant; frameFR Fire resistant fire rating; frameFRTW Fire retardant treated wood 06070FSH Fire sprinkler head 13930FSP Fire standpipe 13930

FS Fire stationFT Fire treated feet; foot; fully tempered (glass)FW Fire wall flood wall

far side; Federal Specifications; full scale; full size




FPL Fireplace 04880 10305FP Fireproof fire protection; flagpole; freezing point 07800FIXT Fixture *FP Flagpole fire protection; fireproof; freezing point 10350FLMB FlammableFLG Flange flooringFLRD FlaredFLASH Flashing *FB Flat bar fire blanketFH Flat head fire hose; fire hydrant; flat head screwsFHMS Flat head machine screwFH Flat head screws fire hose; fire hydrant; flat head 08710FHWS Flat head wood screw 06090FLEX FlexibleFL FIN CONC Float finish concrete 03300FLT GL Float glass 08810FW Flood wall fire wall 02830FLT Floodlight 16520FLR Floor fillerFAR Floor area ratioFCO Floor cleanout 15150FD Floor drain 15150FLR FIN Floor finish 09600FL OUT Floor outlet 16130FLR PL Floor plate 05540FLR REG Floor register 15850FLR SK Floor sink 15150FLG Flooring flange 09600FL Floorline foot-lambertFLL Flow lineFSS Flow sensing switch 15920FL SW Flow switch 15920F METER Flowmeter 13420FL OZ Fluid ounce




FLUOR Fluorescent 16500FLUOR FIX Fluorescent fixture 16500LT FLUOR Fluorescent lighting 16510FLMT Flush mountFV Flush valve face velocity; foot valve 15140FR SNK Flushing rim sink 15410FLUT CMU Fluted concrete masonry unit 04220FLUT Fluting----- Foam backerFF BATT Foil backed batt insulation 07210FF INSUL Foil backed insulation 07210----- Foil faced drywall----- Foil faced gypsum wallboardFLDG Folding 08350FT Foot feet; fire treated; fully tempered (glass)FBM Foot board measureFV Foot valve face velocity; flush valve 15410FT/LB Foot/poundFT/LBF Foot/pound forceFC Footcandle file cabinet 16500FTG FootingFL Foot-lambert floorline 16500FMBD Form board 03500----- FormicaFWRK Formwork 03100FDTN Foundation 02450FOUNT Fountain 02815FR Frame fire rating; fire resistant *FR MIR Framed mirror 08830 10800FR MIR/SHF Framed mirror and shelf 10800FRMG Framing *FRWY FreewayFRZ Freezer 11400FSTAT Freezestat 15905




FP Freezing point fire protection; fireproof; flagpoleFRT FreightFREQ Frequency *FA Fresh air face area; final assembly; fire alarmFAI Fresh air inlet (intake) 15850FR GL Fritted glass 08810FFA From floor aboveFFB From floor belowFRST GL Frosted glass 08810FO Fuel oil finished opening 15190FO 1 Fuel oil #1FO 2 Fuel oil #2FO 2R Fuel oil #2 returnFO 6 Fuel oil #6FO 6R Fuel oil #6 returnFOP Fuel oil pump 15190FOR Fuel oil return 15190FOF Fuel oil return line face of finish 15190FOTK Fuel oil storage tank 13200FOS Fuel oil supply face of slab; face of stud 15190FOV Fuel oil vent 13200FHP Full height partitionFLA Full load amps 16220

FS Full scale

FS Full sizeFVNR Full voltage non-reversing 16420FVR Full voltage reversing 16420FT Fully tempered (glass) feet; fire treated; foot 08810FURN Furnace furnish; furniture 15530FURN Furnish furnace; furniture 12500----- Furnished by ownerFURN Furniture furnace; furnish 12500

far side; Federal Specifications; fire station; full sizefar side; Federal Specifications; fire station; full scale




FF&E Furniture, fixture, and equipmentFURG Furring 09110----- Fuse boxFU SW Fused switch 16410FUS LINK Fusible link *FUT Future 01110

GGA Gage Gypsum Association *GAL GallonGPD Gallons per day 15130GPH Gallons per hour 15130SGPH Gallons Per Hour, StandardGPM Gallons per minute 15130GPS Gallons per second 02630GALV Galvanic galvanized 05080 13110GALV Galvanized galvanic 05080GI Galvanized iron 15150GIP Galvanized iron pipe 15105GSM Galvanized sheet metal 07600GALV STL Galvanized steel *G DISP Garbage disposal 11400 15410GRDN GardenGB Gas bibb grab bar 15190GWH Gas fired water heater 15480G LN Gas line 15190GPR Gas pressure regulator 15190GVTR Gas vent through roof 15550GV Gasoline vent gravity vent 15190GTV Gate valve 15110----- GaugeGEN General generatorGEN COND General conditions 00700GC General contractor




GEN PURP General purposeGEN Generator general *G Girder ground; natural gas *GL Glass ground level 08810GL BLK Glass block 04270GFRC Glass-fiber reinforced concrete 03490GFRG Glass-fiber reinforced gypsum 09230GFRP Glass-fiber reinforced plaster glass-fiber-reinforced plastic 09230GFRP Glass-fiber reinforced plastic glass-fiber-reinforced plaster 06600GLZ CMU Glazed concrete masonry unit 04220GSU Glazed structural unit 04210GWT Glazed wall tile 09310GLZ Glazing 08800GLV Globe valve 15110----- GlueGLU LAM Glued laminated wood 06180GOVT GovernmentGB Grab bar gas bibb 10800B&B Grade B or better (lumber) balled and burlapped; bell and bellFR BM Grade beam 03110C&BTR Grade C and better 06060GCO Grade cleanout 15150GR LN Grade lineGRAD GradientGMK Grand master key 08710GMKD Grand master keyed 08710GRAN Granite 04410GRTG Grating *----- GravelGRV Gravity roof ventilator groove 15850GV Gravity vent gasoline vent 07720----- GrayliteGT Grease trap gross ton; grout 15150GRL Grille 10240




GROM Grommet 06410GRV Groove gravity roof ventilatorGR GrossGT Gross ton grease trap; groutGR WT Gross weightG Ground girder; natural gas 16060GFCI Ground fault circuit interrupter 16140----- Ground fault interrupterGR FL Ground floorGL Ground level glassGRD OUT Grounded outlet 16140GP GroupGT Grout grease trap; gross ton 03600GUAR Guarantee 01780GMP Guaranteed maximum priceGD GuardGDR Guard rail 15600GUT Gutter *GYM Gymnasium *----- GyplathGYP Gypsum *GA Gypsum Association gage 09200GYP BD Gypsum board 09250----- Gypsum panelGYP PLAS Gypsum plaster 09210GPC Gypsum plaster ceiling 09210GSB Gypsum sheathing board 09250----- Gypsum wallboard

HHMR HammerHD Hand dryer heavy duty 10810HH Hand hole 16520HS Hand sink heat-strengthened (glass); high strength 15410




HC HandicapHCP HandicappedHOA Hand-off-automatic 16420HNDRL Handrail 05520HGR Hanger *HDBD Hardboard *HDNR Hardener 03300HDW Hardware 08710HDWD Hardwood 09640H Hatch (roof) high 07720HAZ HazardHAZ MAT Hazardous materials 00340HD JT Head jointHDR HeaderHQ HeadquartersHDWL Headwall 10250HAGL Heat absorbing glass 08810HEX Heat exchanger hexagon 15110HG Heat gain *HP Heat pump high pressure; horsepower 15740Q Heat transfer rate of flowU Heat transfer coefficientHT TRD Heat treated (glass) 08810

HC Heating coil 15760Heating water pump

HTWR Heating water return 15180HTWS Heating water supply 15180HVAC Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning 15700HS Heat-strengthened (glass) hand sink; high strength 08810HVY Heavy

HC Heavy commercial 08500

heating coil; heavy commercial; hollow core; hose cabinet

handicap; heavy commercial; hollow care; hose cabinet

handicap; heating coil; hollow core; hose cabinet




HD Heavy duty hand dryerha HectarehL Hectoliterhm HectometerHT HeightHEM Hemlock----- HerculiteHz Hertz *HEX Hexagon heat exchangerH High hatch (roof)HDO High density overlayHDPE High density polyethyleneHEPA High efficiency particulate air (filter) 15860HF High frequency 16700HID High intensity discharge 16500HPF High power factor 16500HP High pressure heat pump; horsepower 15510 15810HPA High pressure air high pressure airHPB High pressure boiler 15510HPDT High pressure drip trap 15180HPG High pressure gasH PLAM High pressure plastic laminate 06065HPR High pressure return 15180HPS High pressure sodium high pressure steam 16500HPS High pressure steam high pressure sodium 15180 15510HPT High pressure trap 15180 15510HS High strength hand sink; heat-strengthened (glass)HTHW High temperature hot water 15180HVD High velocity diffuser 15850HVT High velocity terminal 15760HV High voltage hose valve 16320HWY Highway *HST Hoist 14600HO Hold open 08710




HLDN HolddownHCMU Hollow concrete masonry unit 04220

HC Hollow core 08210HCWD Hollow core wood door 08210HM Hollow metal 08100HMD Hollow metal door humidity 08100HMDF Hollow metal door and frame 08150HMF Hollow metal frame 08110HMMA Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association 08110 08150HORIZ Horizontal *SLD WDW Horizontal sliding window 08500HP Horsepower heat pump; high pressure 16220HB Hose bibb 15140

HC Hose cabinet 13975HCONN Hose connector 15140HGV Hose gate valve 13910HV Hose valve high voltage 13910HOSP Hospital 12560H&CW Hot and cold water 15140HW Hot waterHWB Hot water boiler 15510HWCP Hot water circulating pump 15180HWC Hot water coil HWRC 15760----- Hot water heaterHWHR Hot water heating returnHWHS Hot water heating supplyHWP Hot water pump 15180HWRC Hot water recirculating 15180HWR Hot water return 15180HWS Hot water supply 15180HWT Hot water tank 15450HSE House

handicap; heating coil; heavy commercial; hose cabinet

handicap; heating coil; heavy commercial; hollow core




HSKPG HousekeepingHSTAT Humidistat 15905HMD Humidity hollow metal doorCCF Hundred cubic feetCWT Hundred weightHYD Hydrant 02080HYDR Hydraulic *HCFC Hydrochlorofluorocarbons 07210

IIB I Beam

ID IdentificationID NO Identification numberIGN IgnitionILLUM Illumination 16500

IESNA 16500ILLUS IllustrateIMED ImmediateIIC Impact Isolation classINR impact noise ratingIPM Impulses per minuteIPS Impulses per second international pipe standard; iron pipe sizeINCAND Incandescent 16500IN/S Inches per secondIN WC Inches, water column 15810IN-LB Inch-poundIN-LBF Inch-pound forceINCIN Incinerator *INCL IncludedINC IncreaseINCR IncrementIND Independent industrial

inside diameter; inside dimensions; interior design

Illumination Engineering Society of North America




IAQ Indoor air qualityIND Industrial IndependentINF InfiniteINFO InformationIR Infrared inside radiusIMH Inlet manhole 02530 02630I/O Input/output 15900IS Insect screen island 08500 10210

ID Inside diameter *

ID Inside dimensionIF Inside face intake fanIFS Inside face of studIR Inside radius infraredINSP InspectINSTL InstallIWH Instantaneous water heater 15480INSTR Instrument 15900INSUF InsufficientINSUL PNL Insulated metal panel 08910INSUL Insulation *INS Insurance 00700 00800IF Intake fan inside face 15830INTERCOM Intercommunication 16720INT Interior

ID Interior designBX Interlocked armored cable 16120IMC Intermediate metal conduit 16130INTL InternationalIBC International Building CodeIPS International pipe standard impulses per second; iron pipe size 15105ISO International Standards Organization isometric

identification; inside dimension; interior designIdentification; inside diameter; interior design

identification; inside diameter; inside dimension




SI International System of UnitsIC Interrupting capacity ironing cabinet 16400I Interstate (highway) moment of inertiaITS Intertek Testing Services 13900INV InvertINV EL Invert elevation *IRMA Inverted roof membrane assemblyIP Iron pipe 15105

IPS Iron pipe size 15105IPT Iron pipe threaded 15105IC Ironing cabinet interrupting capacity 11450IRREG IrregularIW Irrigation water 02810IS Island insect screenIT Isolation transformer 16460ISO Isometric International Standards Organization

JJAL Jalousie 08500JAN JanitorJAN CLO Janitor closet 13030----- Janitor sinkJS Janitor's sink 15410----- Joint filler----- Joint stufferJ-BOX Junction box 16130JR Junior

K----- Kalamein doorK Kelvin thousandKWY KeywayKPL Kickplate 08710

impulses per second; inches per second; international pipe standard




KD Kiln dried knocked down 06060k KilokCAL Kilocaloriekg KilogramkHz KilohertzkL Kiloliterkm Kilometerkm/h Kilometers per hourkm/s Kilometers per secondkV Kilovolt 16300kVA Kilovolt ampere 16230 16270kVAh Kilovolt ampere per hourkVAR Kilovolt ampere reactive 16210kW Kilowatt 16210kWh Kilowatt hour 16210kWhm Kilowatt hour meter 16210kPa KilpascalKLF Kips per lineal footKSF Kips per square footKSI Kips per square inchKIT KitchenKC Kitchen cabinet 12350KB Knee braceKOP Knock out panelKD Knocked down kiln driedKO Knockout

LLAB Laboratory *LAQ Lacquer 09900LAD Ladder 05510LAG Lagging 02260L COL Lally columnLAM Laminate 06065




LAM GL Laminated glass 08810LLD Lamp lumen depreciation 16500LDG LandingLDMK LandmarkLNDSCP LandscapeLN LaneLRG LargeLS Large scale lawn sprinkling; lump sumL&L Latch and lockLH Latent heat left hand 15700LHG Latent heat gain 15700LHR Latent heat ratio left hand reverse 15700LATL Lateral 15105----- LathL&P Lath and plaster 09205LAT Latitude lattice; leaving air temperatureLAT Lattice latitude; leaving air temperatureLANH LaunchLAU Laundry *LC Laundry chute 14560LAV Lavatory 15410LS Lawn sprinkling large scale; lump sum 02810LYR LayerLYT LayoutLL Lead lined live load; low level; lower left 13090LL GB Lead lined gypsum board 13090LDR LeaderLA Leaving air lighting arrester 15700LAT Leaving air temperature latitude; lattice 15700LDBT Leaving dry bulb temperature 15700LWT Leaving water temperature 15700LWBT Leaving wet bulb temperature 15700LH Left hand latent heatLHR Left hand reverse latent heat ratio




LHS Left hand side----- LexanLIB LibraryLT LightLED Light emitting diode 16510LT GA Light gage

LP Light pole 16530LT SW Light switch 16130LTG Lighting 16510LTG PNL Lighting panel 16440LTNG Lightning 13100LA Lightning arrester leaving air 16300

LP LightproofLPL Lightproof louver 11470LPV Lightproof vent 11470LT WT Lightweight 03520LWC Lightweight concrete 03520LCMU Lightweight concrete masonry unit 04220LWIC Lightweight insulating concrete 03520LW PLAS Lightweight plaster 09210LMST Limestone 04410 09630LIM SW Limit switch 13400LTD LimitedLG Line ground liquid gasLOS Line of sightLIN LinearLCD Linear ceiling diffuser 15850LD Linear diffuser 15850LF Linear feet (foot)L CL Linen closet 06270LINO Linoleum 09650LIQ Liquid liquor

lightproof; liquid petroleum; low pressure(mechanical)

light pole; liquid petroleum; low pressure(mechanical)




LG Liquid gas line ground 15190LNG Liquid natural gas longitude 15190LOX Liquid oxygen 13240 15210

LP Liquid petroleum 15190LPG Liquid petroleum gas low pressure gas 15190LIQ Liquor liquid gasL Liter angleL/s Liter per secondLL Live load lead lined; lower left; low levelLRG Living roomLD BRG Load-bearingLOC LocationLO Lock on lubricating oilLRA Locked rotor ramps 16220LKR Locker 10500LKR RM Locker room 10500LKNT LocknutLKWASH LockwasherLOG LogarithmLLH Long leg horizontalLLV Long leg verticalLNG Longitude liquid natural gasLONG LongitudinalLCMU Loose cubic meterLCY Loose cubic yardLF INS Loose fill insulation 07210----- LoudspeakerLVR Louver 15840LVDR Louver door 08100LVDR Louvered 15850LRV Louvered roof vent 07720LDPE Low density polyethyleneLL Low level lead lined; live load; lower left

light pole; lightproof; low pressure(mechanical)




LPT Low pointLPF Low power factor 16510LP Low pressure (mechanical) light pole; lightproof; liquid petroleum 15510LPAS Low pressure alarm switch 15510LPA Low pressure airLPB Low pressure boiler 15510LPCR Low pressure condensate return 15510LPDT Low pressure drip trap set 15510LPG Low pressure gas liquid petroleum gas 15790LPR Low pressure return 15810LPS Low pressure sodium low pressure steam 16500LPS Low pressure steam low pressure sodium 15510LTHW Low temperature hot water 15180LV Low voltage 16500LW Low waterLWCO Low water cut off 15440LWM Low water markLL Lower left lead lined; live load; low levelLUB LubricateLO Lubricating oil lock on 15230LOP Lubricating oil pump 15320LOV Lubricating oil vent 15230----- LuciteLBR Lumber 06060LM Lumen 16500LDD Lumen dirt depreciation 16500LPW Lumen per watt 16500LS Lump sum larger scale; lawn sprinkling

MMACH MachineMB Machine bolt mail box; mixing boxMACH RM Machine roomMS Machine screw mop sink; motor starter




MAG MagnetMN Magnetic northMAHOG MahoganyMB Mail box machine bolt; mixing box 10550MCH Mail chute 10550MCB Main circuit breaker metal corner bead 16440MAINT MaintenanceMAU Make up air unit 15700MAUW Make up waterMPT Male pipe thread 15105MGT ManagementMH Manhole 02580

MC Manhole cover 02580MAN ManualMAV Manual air vent 15180MD Manual damper metal deck 15820MTS Manual transfer switch 16410MVD Manual volume damper 15820MFD ManufacturedMFR Manufacturer mass flow rateMFR REC Manufacturer's recommendationMFG ManufacturingMFMA Maple Flooring Manufacturer's Association Metal Framing Manufacturer's Association 09640MRB Marble base 09380MRF Marble floor 09630MIA Marble Institute of America *MRT Marble threshold 09630MKR Marker----- MasoniteMO Masonry opening motor operated *MFR Mass flow rate manufacturerMATV Master antenna television system 16700

mechanical contractor; medicine cabinet; metal-clad; moisture content; moment connection




MBR Master bedroom memberMSW Master switchMKD Masterkeyed 08700MHD Masthead----- MasticMF Mastic floor mill finish 09640MATL MaterialML Materials list metal lath; monolithicMTX MatrixMAX MaximumMOCP Maximum overcurrent protection 15700MSL Mean sea levelMTD Mean temperature difference mountedMEAS MeasureMECH Mechanical

MC Mechanical contractorME Mechanical engineer medicalMECH RM Mechanical roomMED MedicalMC Medical cabinet 10820MED MediumMDO Medium density overlayMPT Medium pressure 15190MPG Medium pressure gas miles per gallon 15190MPR Medium pressure return 15180MPS Medium pressure steam 15180MTHW Medium temperature hot water 15180MTG Meeting mountingMHz Megahertz 16700 16800MVA Megavolt-ampere 16300MW Megawatt microwave 16300MWh Megawatt hour 16300

manhole cover; medicine cabinet; metal-clad; moisture content; moment connection




MEL MelamineMBR Member master bedroomMEMB MembraneMWP Membrane waterproofing 07130MEMO MemorandumHg MercuryMER MeridianMTL Metal *MTLB Metal baseMCB Metal corner bead main circuit breaker 09200MD Metal deck manual damper 05300MTLD Metal door 08100MTLF Metal flashing 07620MFMA Metal Framing Manufacturer's Association Maple Flooring Manufacturer's Association 05160ML Metal lath materials list; monolithic 09205ML&P Metal lath and plaster 09205----- Metal nosingMOS Metal oxide semiconductor 16140MTLP Metal partition 10600MTLR Metal roof 07140 07610MT Metal threshold mount 08720

MC Metal-clad 16300m Meterm/s Meters per secondMEK Methyl ethyl ketoneMEZZ Mezzanine 13120MIC Microphone 16820MW Microwave megawatt 11420MID MiddleMPG Miles per gallon medium pressure gasMPH Miles per hourMIL STD Military standard

manhole cover; medicine cabinet; mechanical contractor; moisture content; moment connection




MF Mill finish mastic floormA Milliampere 16290mm MillimeterMGD Million gallons per day 02530ms MillisecondmV Millivolt 16290mW Milliwatt 16290MLWK Millwork 06220MIN Minimum minuteMCS Minimum circuit amps 15700MIN Minute minimumMIRR Mirror 08830 10800----- Mirror glassMISC Miscellaneous----- Miscellaneous metalMIT MiterMA Mixed air 15700MAT Mixed air temperature 15700MB Mixing box machine bolt; mail box 15700MOD Model modify; module; motor operated damperMOD BIT Modified bitumen 07580MOD Modify model; module; motor operated damperMODEM Modulator-demodulatorMOD Module model; modify; motor operated damperE Modulus of elasticity eastZ Modulus of sectionMSTRE Moisture

MC Moisture content 06060MR Moisture resistantMLDG Molding (moulding)M Moment

manhole cover; mechanical contractor; medicine cabinet; metal-aid; moment connection




MC Moment connectionI Moment of inertia interstate (highway)MON Monitor monumentML Monolithic materials list; metal lath 09410MON Monument monitorMOPR Mop rack 08710MSB Mop service basin 15410MS Mop sink machine screw; motor starter 15410MBH Mop/broom holderMOT Motor 16220MCC Motor control center 16440MDC Motor direct connect 16420MG Motor generator 16230MO Motor operated masonry openingMOD Motor operated damper model; modify; module 15820MOV Motor operated valve 15110MS Motor starter machine screw; mop sink 16400MT Mount metal thresholdMPCW Mount Pleasant city waterMTD Mounted mean temperature differencesMTG Mounting meetingMVBL MovableMULL Mullion 08410 08900MULT MultipleMZ Multizone 15720 15730MUNIC Municipal

NNPL Nameplate nickel platedNAR NarrowNS Narrow stile near side; no scale 08210NATL National

manhole cover; mechanical contractor; medicine cabinet; metal-clad; moisture content




NAAMMNBC National Building CodeNBC National Bureau of StandardsNEC National Electrical Code *

NEMA *MFRC National Fenestration Rating CouncilNFC National Fire Code *NFPA National Fire Protection Association *NIBS National Institute of Building Sciences

NISTNPCA National Paint and Coatings Association 09900NRCA National Roofing Contractor's Association *NAT Natural G Natural gas girder; ground 15190NF Near faceNS Near side narrow stile; no scaleNEG NegativeNEGTD NegotiatedNT WT Net weightNEUT NeutralN Newton northNKL NickelNICOP Nickel cooperNCA Nickel cooper alloyNPL Nickel plated nameplateNI SL Nickel silver NL Night light 16500NP No paint NS No scale narrow stile; near sideNCA Noise criteria normally closed 15700NIC Noise isolation class not in contract 09800 15080

National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturer's

National Electrical Manufacturer's Association

National Institute of Standards and Technology




NR Noise reduction 15700NRC Noise reduction coefficient 15700NOM NominalNCOMBL NoncombustibleNONFLMB NonflammableNFSD Nonfused 16410NLB Nonloadbering 16420NMAG NonmagneticNM Non-metallic 16130NRCP Non-reinforced concrete pipe 02630NRP Nonremovable----- Non-slip stair nosingNON STD NonstandardNORM NormalNC Normally closed noise criteriaNO Normally open numberN North newtonNA Not applicableNE Not exceedingNIC Not in contract noise isolation class 01110NTS Not to scaleNOC Notice of clarificationNTP Notice to proceed 00550NO Number normally openNUM Numeral

OOGL Obscure glass 08810OWGL Obscure wired glass 08800OBW Observation window 08580

OSHA *OCC OccupyOCT Octagon

Occupational Safety and Health Administration




OFF OfficeOCB Oil circuit breaker 16340OCR Oil circuit recloser 16330OGA Oil gage 16270OLVL Oil level 16270OPRS Oil pressure 16270OP Oil proofOSL Oil seal 15190OS Oil switch 15190OTG Oil temperature gauge 16270OC On centerMGPH One thousand gallons per hourMSF One thousand square feetOPQ Opaque

Open web steel joistsOPNG OpeningOPR OperableOR Operating room outside radiusOSP Operating steam pressure 15180OPP OppositeOPH Opposite handOPT Optimum optionalOPT Optional optimumORD Ordnance overflow roof drainORG OrganicORIG OriginalORN Ornamental *OZ OunceO/O Out to outOUT Outlet 15850 16140OA Outside air overall 15700OAD Outside air damper 15820OAG Outside air grille 15850OAI Outside air intake 15850




OD Outside diameter outside dimensionOD Outside dimension outside diameterOF Outside faceOFS Outside face of studsOR Outside radius operating roomO/ Over OA Overall outside airOVC Overcurrent 16400OVFL OverflowOFD Overflow drain 15160ORD Overflow roof drain ordnance 07710OH OverhangOH DR Overhead (coiling) door 08330OL Overload 16420OVRD OverrideOF/CI Owner furnished/contractor installed 01110OF/OI Owner furnished/owner installed 01110O Oxygen

PPKG PackagePTAC Packaged terminal air conditioner 15760

PT PaintPB Painted base panelboard; panic bar; pull box; pushbuttonPMET Painted metal

PDCA 09910PR Pair pipe rail; pumped returnPNL PanelPP Panel point polypropylene (plastic); push/pull

PB Panelboard 16440

pipe thread; pneumatic tube; post-tensioned; pressure treated

Painting and Decorating Contractors of America

painted base; panic bar; pull box; pushbutton




PB Panic bar 08710PANB Panic bolt 08710PCD Paper cup dispenser 10810PTD Paper towel dispenser printed 10810PTDR Paper towel dispenser and receptacle 10810PTR Paper towel receptacle 10810PARA ParagraphPAR Parallel parapetPAR Parapet parallel 07620PAREN ParenthesisPARG Parging 07110PRKG Parking *PK GAR Parking garagePK LOT Parking lotPKWY ParkwayPN Part numberPART PartialPBD Particleboard 06160 06400PTN Partition 09250 10160PPM Parts per millionPa PascalPW Pass window 08580PASS Passenger----- Pass-through window----- PastePAT PatternPV Paved 02700PV RD Paved road 02700----- PavementPVG Paving 02700PED PedestalPGBD Pegboard 06200PEND Pendant

painted base; panelboard; pull box; pushbutton




PEN PenetrateD Penny (nail) deep; depth 06090PH Penthouse phase 13120 15850PCT PercentPERF Perforated perform *PERF Perform perforatedPERIM PerimeterPER PeriodPERM PermanentPERP PerpendicularPETRO Petroleum 11500 15190PHAR PharmacyPH Phase penthouse *PM Phase meter 16430PHS Phillips head screwPE Photoelectric pneumatic electric 16100PEC Photoelectric cell 16100PHOTO Photograph

PC PiecePIL Pilaster 04220 06440PLG Piling 02400PA Pipe anchor power amplifier; public address 15060PR Pipe rail pair; pumped return 05520PSL Pipe sleeve 15120

PT Pipe thread 15105----- Pitch pocketPIV Pivoted post indicator valvePLC PlacePMBC Plant mix bituminous concrete 02065PLAS Plaster plastic 09210PLST WL Plaster wall 09210PLAS Plastic plaster

point of curve; polycarbonate; portland cement

paint; pneumatic tube; post-tensioned; pressure treated




PLAM Plastic laminate 06065PL GL Plate glass 08810PLAT Platform 14830----- PlexiglassPLB PlumbPLBG Plumbing 15410PLYWD Plywood *PNEU Pneumatic *PE Pneumatic electric photoelectric 15925

PT Pneumatic tube 14580 15905PC Point of curve piece; polycarbonate; portland cementPI Point of intersectionP Pole pumpPOL PolishedPPGL Polished plate glass 08810PC Polycarbonate piece; point of curve; portland cementPCB Polychlorinated biphenylPOLY Polyethylene (plastic)PIB Polyisobutylene (plastic)PP Polypropylene (plastic) panel point; push/pullPSL Polystyrene (plastic) pull stationPVA Polyvinyl acetatePVC Polyvinyl chloride (plastic)PVF Polyvinyl fluoride (plastic)PORC Porcelain 05080PORT PortablePOTW Portable waterPC Portland cement piece; point of curve; polycarbonate 03600 09220PCA Portland Cement Association 03600 09220PCP Portland cement plaster 09920POS Position positivePOS Positive positionPIV Post indicator valve pivoted 02510 13910

paint; pipe thread; post-tensioned; pressure-treated




PO Post office purchase order

PT Post-tensioned 03380PT CONC Post-tensioned concrete 03380LB PoundLBF Pound-forceLBF/CF Pound-force per cubic footLBF/FT Pound-force per footLBF/HP Pound-force per horsepowerLBF/H Pound-force per hourLBF/IN Pound-force per inchLBF/MIN Pound-force per minuteLBF/SF Pound-force per square footLBF/SI Pound-force per square inchPCF Pounds per cubic footPLF Pounds per linear footPSF Pounds per square footPSI Pounds per square inchPSIA Pounds per square inch absolutePSIG Pounds per square inch, gage----- Pour----- Poured in placePWR Power 16000PA Power amplifier pipe anchor; public address 16800PF Power factor *POW LN Power line 16300----- Power panel----- Power polePRE Power roof exhaust 15830

PRV Power roof ventilator 15830PRCST Precast *PCC Precast concrete precool coil 03400PCI Precast/Pressed Concrete Institute 03400

paint; pipe thread; pneumatic tube; pressure-treated

pressure reducing valve; pressure regulator valve; pressure relief valve.




PCC Precool coil precast concrete 15760----- PrecutPREFAB PrefabricatePREF PreferencePREFIN Prefinish----- Pre-fitPREFMD PreformedPHC Preheat coil 15760PRELIM PreliminaryPRMLD Premolded 02090 07920PEJ Premolded expansion joint 02090PREP PreparationPRESS PressurePD Pressure drop or difference 15860PG Pressure gage profile grade 13420PRS Pressure reducing station 15110 15120

PRV Pressure reducing valve 15110 15120

PRV Pressure regulator valve 15110

PRV Pressure relief valve 15110PRESS SW Pressure switch 15920PTRV Pressure temperature relief valve

PT Pressure treated 06070PS CONC Prestressed concrete 03380----- Pre-trimmedPREV PreviousPRI PrimaryPMP Primary chill water pumpPCHWR Primary chilled water returnPCHWS Primary chilled water supplyPHWR Primary hot water return 15180

power roof ventilator; pressure regulator valve; pressure relief valvepower roof ventilator; pressure reducing valve; pressure relief valvepower roof ventilator; pressure regulator valve; pressure reducing valve

paint; pipe thread; pneumatic tube; post-tensioned




PHWS Primary hot water supply 15180----- Prime coat----- PrimerPRIN PrincipalPTD Printed paper towel dispenserPMF Probable maximum floodPROD ProductionPG Profile grade pressure gagePROJ ProjectPROP PropertyPL Property linePROV ProvisionalPSFA PSF absolute 15130PSFG PSF gage 15130PA Public address pipe anchor; power amplifier 16820

PB Pull box 16130PS Pull station polystyrene (plastic) 13850P Pump pole 15130PDISCH Pump discharge 15130PMPSCT Pump suction 15130CNDP Pumped condensatePR Pumped return pair; pipe rail 15180PO Purchase order post officePUR PurlinsPSH Purse shelfPRD Push rodPP Push/pull panel point; polypropylene (plastic)PP PL Push/pull plate

PB Pushbutton 16420

QQUAD Quadrangle quadrant

painted base; panelboard; panic bar; pushbutton

painted base; panelboard; panic bar; pull box




QUAD Quadrant quadrangle4OUT Quadruple receptacle outlet 16140QUAL QualityQA Quality assurance 01430QC Quality control 01430QCR Quality control review 01430QM Quality managementQTY QuantityQRY Quarry 09330QT Quarry tile 09330QTB Quarry tile base 09330QTF Quarry tile floor 09330QTR QuarterQUOT Quotation

RRAB RabbetedRAD Radian radiator; return air ductRADN RadiationRAD HAZ Radiation hazardRAD Radiator radian; return air duct 15760RF Radio frequency resilient flooring 16800R Radius range; riser; thermal resistanceRLG RailingRR Railroad roll roofing *RDS Rain water downspoutRGUT Rain water gutterRWL Rain water leaderR Range radius; riser; thermal resistance 11400RS Rapid start rough sawnQ Rate of flow heat transferRTG RatingRKVA Reactive kilovolt amperes 16270RECD Received




RCVR Receiver 16800RECPT Receptacle 16140RCPTN ReceptionREC RecessedRWR Recessed waste receptacle 10800RECIP ReciprocalRECIRC RecirculateRECIRCP Recirculate pumpREC ROOM Recreation roomRECT RectangleRDC Reducer 15105RWD Redwood 06100REF Reference refrigerator 14120REFL ReflectRCP Reflected ceiling plan reinforced concrete pipeREFR Refractory refrigeration 04500RFGT Refrigerant 15600RD Refrigerant discharge road; roof drain 15610RHG Refrigerant hot gas 15610RLL Refrigerant liquid line 15610RSL Refrigerant suction line 15610REFR Refrigeration refractory 15610REF Refrigerator reference 11400REG Register regulation 15850REG Regulation registerRHC Reheat coil 15760RHV Reheat valve 15760REINF ReinforceRBM Reinforced brick masonry 04200RC Reinforced concrete remote control 03300RCB Reinforced concrete box 02640RCCP Reinforced concrete culvert pipe 02640RCP Reinforced concrete pipe reflected ceiling plan 02630----- Reinforcement




----- Reinforcing barRST Reinforcing steel 03210REBAR Reinforcing steel bars 03210 04080RH Relative humidity right hand; roof hatchRV Relief valve roof vent; roof ventilator 15110----- RemodelRC Remote control reinforced concrete REM RemovableREP RepairREPL ReplaceREPRO ReproduceRFI Request for informationRFP Request for proposalREQ RequireREQD RequiredR&D Research and developmentRESIL Resilient 09600RB Resilient base rubber base 09650RF Resilient flooring radio frequency 09650REST RestroomRET ReturnRA Return air 15850RAD Return air duct radian; radiator 15810RA FAN Return air fan 15830RA GR Return air grille 15850RAT Return air temperature 15810RVL RevealRVS ReverseRVSO Reverse osmosisREV Revision revolutionsREV Revolutions revisionsRPM Revolutions per minute 16220RPS Revolutions per second 16220RHEO Rheostat




RTG RightRH Right hand relative humidity; roof hatchRHR Right hand reverseROW Right of wayRDG INS Rigid insulation, solid 07210R Riser radius; range; thermal resistanceRD Road refrigerant discharge; roof drainRW RoadwayRB HK Robe hook----- RocklathRR Roll roofing railroad 07580RSD Rolling steel door 08160 08330RD Roof drain refrigerant discharge; road 15160RH Roof hatch relative humidity; right handRL Roof leader 15160RTU Roof top unit 15730RV Roof vent relief valve; roof ventilator 07720RV Roof ventilator relief valve; roof vent 07720RFG Roofing *RM RoomRAC Room air conditionerRMS Room monitor system root mean square 15730RMS Root mean square room monitor system 13800RO Rough openingRS Rough sawn rapid startRND RoundRHMS Round head machine screwRHWS Round head wood screwRBR RubberRB Rubber base resilient base 09650RTF Rubber tile floor 09650RWY Runway----- Rusting steel




SSDL SaddleSF Safety factor square foot (feet); supply fan----- Safety nosingSV Safety valve sheet vinyl 15110SALV Salvage 01730 02220SAMP Sample----- SandSDBL Sandblast 03360 04930SAN SanitarySND Sanitary napkin dispenser 10810SNDU Sanitary napkin disposal unit 10810

SS Sanitary Sewer 02530 15150SAT Saturate suspended acoustical tileSCHED ScheduleSOV Schedule of values shut off valve 01290SCHEM SchematicSCH SchoolSJ Scored joint slip jointSCRN Screen 10240SCP Scupper 07600----- ScuttleSL Sea level spot lightSLNT Sealant 07920SMLS SeamlessSCD Seat cover dispenser 10800SCHWP Secondary chilled water pumpSCHWR Secondary chilled water returnSCHWS Secondary chilled water supplySHWR Secondary hot water return 15180SHWS Secondary hot water supply 15180SECT Section

service sink; standing seam (roof); steam supply; storm sewer




SEG SegmentSEL SelectSCR Semiconductor controlled rectifier shower curtain rod 16260SH Sensible heat shingles; single hung (window) 15700SHG Sensible heat gain 15700SHR Sensible heat ratio shower 16290SNSR SensorSEP Separate 02540SEP TNK Septic tankSVCE Service

SS Service sink 15410SWG Sewage 02530SWR Sewer 02530SC Shading coefficient solid coreSHT Shaft sheetSHFT Shaft (elevator)SFT HP Shaft horsepower 16220SHTHG SheathingSHT Sheet shaftSM Sheet metal silty sand; small; smooth 07600SHT MTL FLASH Sheet metal (flashing) 07620SV Sheet vinyl safety valve----- SheetingSHV ShelvingSH Shingles sensible heat; single hung (window) 07310

SD Shop drawings 01330SCC Short circuit capacity 16400SHLDR ShoulderSHR Shower sensible heat ratio 15410SCR Shower curtain rod semiconductor controlled rectifier 12440SHRD Shower drain 15150SHR HD Shower head 15410

sanitary sewer; standing seam (roof); steam supply; storm sewer

smoke detector; soap dispenser; storm drain; supply duct




SOV Shut off valve schedule of values 15110SHTR Shutter *SW Sidewalk switch 02775SDG Siding 07460SIG SignalGM Silty gravel 02325SM Silty sand sheet metal; small; smooth 02325SIM SimilarSGL Single SA Single acting (door) supply air 08100SH Single hung (window) sensible heat; shingles 08520SPDT Single pole, double throw 16140SPST Single pole, single throw 16140FLOUTS Single receptacle floor outlet 16130SOUT Single receptacle outlet 16130ST single throw stairs; street 16140----- SinkSK Sketch----- SkydomeSKLT Skylight 08600----- SkyliteSLV SleeveSLDG SlidingSGD Sliding glass door 08160SJ Slip joint scored joint 15120----- Slop sinkSM Small sheet metal; silty sand; smoothSMK Smoke 13850 15820SDMPR Smoke damper 15820

SD Smoke detector 13850 15905SM Smooth sheet metal; silty sand; smallSMHS Snow melt heating system

shop drawings; soap dispenser; storm drain; supply duct




SD Soap dispenser 10800SARA Society of American Registered ArchitectsSFTWD SoftwoodSLDR SolderSOLV Solenoid valve 15120SCMU Solid concrete masonry unit 04220SC Solid core shading coefficientSCWD Solid core wood door 08210SP Solid plastic standpipe; sump pit 06600SOLN SolutionSLVT SolventSND INS Sound insulation 07210 09250STC Sound transmission class 15830S South

SBCCISPH Space heaterSPKR Speaker 16820SPCL SpecialSP FIN Special finishSP GR Specific gravitySPEC SpecificationSB Splash block 02630SPL SplineSP EL Spot elevationSL Spot light sea level 06500SPKLR Sprinkler 02810 13900SPR Sprinkler line 13930SPF Spruce-pine-fir 06060SQ SquareSQ BR Square barcm2 Square centimeter; centimeter squaredSF Square foot (feet) safety factor; supply fan

shop drawings; smoke detector; storm drain; supply duct

Southern Building Code Congress International




SQ IN Square inchKM2 Square kilometerM2 Square meterMM2 Square millimeterSQ YD Square yardSTAG StaggeredST GL Stained glass 12170STNLS StainlessSST Stainless steel *SSP Stainless steel pipe 15105ST Stairs single throw; street *STD StandardSCFM Standard cubic feet per minute 15850SCFS Standard cubic feet per second 15800STP Standard temperature and pressure 15730

SS Standing seam (roof) 07410 07610SP Standpipe solid plastic; sump pit 13975S/S Start/stop 16420ST PR Static pressureSTAG StationSTM Steam *STM 150 Steam 150STM 450 Steam 450SG Steam gage 15905ST GEN Steam generator 15510SMH Steam manhole 02580STMR Steam return 15180

STMS Steam supply 15180STWP Steam working pressure 15510SDI Steel Deck Institute Steel Door Institute 05300SDI Steel Door Institute Steel Deck Institute 08100STL JST Steel joist 05210

sanitary sewer; service sink; steam supply; storm sewer

sanitary sewer; service sink; standing seam (roof); storm sewer




SJI Steel Joist Institute 05210STL LNTL Steel lintel 05500STL PL Steel plate 05100STL RF DK Steel roof deck 05310STL TR Steel truss 05120STL TB Steel tube 05120SWI Steel Window Institute 08510STPG SteppingSTIF StiffenerSTIR StirrupSTOR StorageSTRM Storeroom

SD Storm drain 02630SDMH Storm drain manhole 02630

SS Storm sewer 02630 15160ST W Storm water 02630STR Straight strike; stringersSTNLS Strainer 15120ST Street single throw; stairsSTR Strike straight; stringers 08710STR Stringers straight; strikeSTRB Strobe 13850STRB/HRN Strobe/horn 13850STRUCT StructuralSCT Structural clay tile 04210SE Structural engineerSTRUCT STL Structural steel 05120----- StuccoSBS Styrene butadiene styreneSUB FL Subfloor 06160SUBPAR SubparagraphSSD Subsoil drain 15150

shop drawings; smoke detector; smoke dispenser; supply duct

sanitary sewer; service sink; standing seam (roof); steam supply




SUB SubstituteSBSTR SubstrateSUCT SuctionSUF SufficientSUM SummarySP Sump pit solid plastic; standpipe 15440SMP Sump pump 15440SUTK Sump tank 15440SUPVR SupervisorSUPPL SupplementSUP SupplementarySPLY SupplySA Supply air single acting (door) 15810SAG Supply air grille 15850

SD Supply duct 15810SF Supply fan safety factor; square foot (feet) 15830SPRT SupportSUPN SuppressionSURF SurfaceS4S Surfaced four sides 06060S1S Surfaced one side 06060S2S Surfaced two sides 06060SURR SurroundSURV CAM Surveillance camera 13700SURV EQUIP Surveillance equipment 13700SURV MON Surveillance monitor 13700SURV SurveySUSP SuspendSAPC Suspended acoustical plaster ceiling 09120SAT Suspended acoustical tile saturate 09130SATC Suspended acoustical tile ceiling 09130SUSP CLG Suspended ceiling 09120SPC Suspended plaster ceiling 09120

shop drawings; smoke detector; soap dispenser; storm drain




SUH Suspended unit heater 15760SWDR Swing door 08110 08210SW Switch sidewalk 16140SWBD Switchboard 16440SWGR Switchgear 16430SYM SymbolSYMM SymmetricalSYNTH SyntheticSYS System

TTOC Table of content top of concrete; top of curb 00010TAB TabulateTK BD Tackboard 10120TAN Tangent----- TarTECH TechnicalTEL Telephone 16720

TCP Telephone control panel 16720TER Telephone equipment room terrazzoFOUTT Telephone floor outlet 16720TEL JK Telephone jack 16130 16720TEL OUT Telephone outlet 16130 16720TP Telephone pole total pressure; twisted pair 02850TTB Telephone terminal board 16720TV Television 16850TVOUT Television outlet 16130TEMP Temperature temporaryT&P VALVE Temperature and pressure valve 15110TCP Temperature control panel telephone control panel; traffic control plan 15915TCV Temperature control valve 15110TD Temperature difference towel dispenser; trench drain 15760TMPD Tempered *

temperature control panel; traffic control plan




TMPD GL Tempered glass 08810TEMP HDBD Tempered hardboard 06250TEMP Temporary temperature TBM Temporary benchmarkTS Tensile strength tube steelTERM TerminalTUC Terminal unit controller 15915TC Terra cotta 04210TER Terrazzo telephone equipment room 09400TB-xx Test boring-xx (e.g. TB-01)THERM ThermalC VALUE Thermal conductanceK VALUE Thermal conductivityR Thermal resistance radius; range; riser----- ThermopaneTSTAT Thermostat 15905THK ThicknessK Thousand kelvinMBF Thousand board feetMBtuH Thousand Btu per hourMCF Thousand cubic feetMBM Thousand feet board measureKIP FT Thousand foot/poundsKIP Thousand poundsTHD ThreadTHRES Threshold 08720THRU ThroughTB Through bolt towel barTHRUOUT ThroughoutTCA Tile Council of America 09300T&M Time and materialsTFA To floor aboveTFB To floor below----- Toilet (plumbing fixture)




TPD Toilet paper dispenser 10800TPH Toilet paper holder 09305TOL ToleranceT&G Tongue and grooveT&B Top and bottomTE Top elevationTO Top of ---------TOB Top of beamTOC Top of concrete table of content; top of curb 03300TOC FTG Top of concrete footing 03300TOC WALL Top of concrete wall 03300TOC Top of curb table of content; top of concreteTFF Top of finish floorTOF Top of floor top of footing; top of frameTOF Top of footing top of floor; top of frameTO FDN Top of foundationTOF Top of frame top of floor; top of footingTOJ Top of joist *TMH Top of manhole 02530 02630TOM Top of masonry 04200TOP Top of parapet top of pavementTOP Top of pavement top of parapet 02740 02750TR Top of rim towel rackTOS Top of slab top of steelTOS Top of steel top of slab 05120TOT Top of trussTOW Top of wallTOPO TopographyTDH Total dynamic head 15130TP Total pressure telephone pole; twisted pairTQM Total quality managementTB Towel bar through bolt 10800TD Towel dispenser temperature difference; trench drain 10810TDR Towel dispenser/receptacle 10810




TR Towel rack top of rim 10800TSH Towel shelf 10800TW Tower waterTWR Tower water returnTWS Tower water supply

TCP Traffic control planXFER TransferTG Transfer grille 15850XFMR Transformer 16460TRANS Transom transparent 06460 08100TRANS Transparent transomTRANS WD FIN Transparent wood finish 09330TEJ Transverse expansion joint 05810T Tread *TRTD TreatedTWR Treated water return 15140TWS Treated water supply 15140TD Trench drain temperature difference; towel dispenser 15150 15160TN True northT/S Tub/shower 15410TS Tube steel tensile strength 05500TNL TunnelTRNBKL TurnbuckleTNPK Turnpike----- TwindowTL Twist lock 16140TP Twisted pair telephone pole; total pressure 16700TPS Twisted pair shielded 16700TYP Typical

UULT UltimateUV Ultraviolet

telephone control panel; temperature control panel




UC UndercutUCD Undercut door *UFD Underfloor duct 05320 16130UGND UndergroundUL Underwriters LaboratoriesUNEX UnexcavatedUNFIN UnfinishUNIF UniformUBC Uniform Building Code *UFC Uniform Fire Code *UMC Uniform Mechanical Code *UPC Uniform Plumbing Code *UPS Uninterruptible power supply 16230 16260UH Unit heater 15760dBA Unit of sound level *UWT Unit weightUNIV UniversalUN Unless notedUNO Unless noted otherwiseUON Unless otherwise notedUNPV RD Unpaved roadUTP Untwisted pair 16720UR Urinal 15140URTIL UtilityUP Utility pole 02580

VVJ V jointVAC Vacuum vacuum line *VB Vacuum breaker valve box; vinyl base 15140VCO Vacuum cleaner outlet 11010VAC Vacuum line vacuum 11010

VP Vacuum pump 15210vanishing point; vapor pressure; velocity pressure; veneer plaster




VRP Vacuum return pump 15210VB Valve box vacuum breaker; vinyl base 15120

VP Vanishing pointVAN Vanity 12350----- Vapor barrier

VP Vapor pressureVAP PRF Vapor proofVRP Vapor retarder voltage regulator 03300 03390VAV Variable air volume box 15840VAVR Variable air volume box w/reheatVF Variable frequency 16260VFD Variable frequency drive 16260VAR Variation varies; volt ampere reactiveVAR Varies variation; volt ampere reactiveVEH VehicleVEL Velocity

VP Velocity pressure 15800VNR Veneer 04800

VP Veneer plaster 09210VS Vent stack voltmeter switch 10310VTR Vent through roof 07720 15105VENT Ventilation ventilatorVENT Ventilator ventilation *VRNDA VerandaVRFY VerifyVIF Verify in field 01710VERT Vertical VC Vertical curveVG Vertical grainVUH Vertical unit heater 15760

vacuum pump; vapor pressure; velocity pressure; veneer plaster

vacuum pump; vanishing point; velocity pressure; veneer plaster

vacuum pump; vanishing point; vapor pressure; veneer plaster

vacuum pump; vanishing point; vapor pressure; velocity pressure




VHF Very high frequency 16800VHO Very high outputVEST VestibuleVIB VibrationVIC VicinityVID Video 16840VIDAMP Video amplifier 16840VINT Video integrationVIL VillageVB Vinyl base vacuum breaker; valve box 09650VCT Vinyl composition tile vitrified clay tile 09650VFAT Vinyl faced acoustical tile 09510----- Vinyl tileVWC Vinyl wall covering 09720VWF Vinyl wall fabric 09720VISC Viscosity----- VisqueenVIS VisualVIT VitreousVCT Vitrified clay tile vinyl composition tileVOC Volatile organic compoundV Volt *VA Volt ampere *VAR Volt ampere reactive variation; varies *VOLT Voltage *VD Voltage drop volume damper *VR Voltage regulator vapor retarder 16280VRLY Voltage relay 16280VAM Volt-ammeter 16490VS Voltmeter switch vent stack 16440VOL VolumeVFR Volume damper voltage drop 15820----- Volumeric flow rate




WWSCT WainscotWAU Wall ash urn 12460----- Wall boardW CAB Wall cabinets 06410 12350WCO Wall cleanout 15150WC Wall covering water closet; water column 09700WFAB Wall fabric 09720WH Wall hung wall hydrant; water heater; weep hole 15410WH Wall hydrant wall hung; water heater; weep hole 15410W/W Wall to wallWHSE WarehouseWW Warm white wastewater; wireway 16580WWX Warm white deluxe 16580----- Warnock Hershey InternationalWARR Warranty 01780WF Wash fountain wide flange 15410W Waste watt; west; wideWDSP Waste disposer 11400WW Waste water warm white; wirewayWTR WaterWTR B Water brineWCHR Water chiller 15620WTR C Water cityWC Water closet wall covering; water column 15410WC WL HNG Water closet, wall hung 15410WC Water column wall covering; water closet 15700WCLD Water cooledWCLR Water cooler 15410WCL WL MTD Water cooler, wall hung 15410

Water cooling towerWT EL Water elevationWG Water gage 15700




WHA Water hammer arrestor 15410WH Water heater wall hung; wall hydrant; weep hole 15480WJ Water jacketWL Water line wind load 02510 15105WM Water meter wire mesh 15140WPD Water pressure drop 02510 15105

WP Water pump 15130WR Water repellent watertight; weightWT Water tableWPM Waterproof membrane 07130WP Waterproofing water pump; weatherproof; working point 07100WT Watertight water table; weightW Watt waste; west; wide *WHM Watthour meter 16210WEA WeatherWR Weather resistant water repellent; wire ropeWSL Weather seal 08720WP Weatherproof water pump; waterproofing; working pointWS Weatherstrip 08720WH Weep hole wall hung; wall hydrant; water heater 04090WT Weight water table; watertightWLD WeldedWWF Welded wire fabric 03220WWM Welded wire mesh 03300W West waste; watt; wideWB Wet bulb wood base 15700WBT Wet bulb temperature 15700WO Where occurs work orderW Wide waste; watt; westWF Wide flange wash fountain 15120WL Wind load water lineWDW Window 08050WDMA Window and Door Manufacturers Association 08210 08550

waterproofing; weatherproof; working point weather resistant; wire rope




WU Window unit 11030----- Wire glassWM Wire mesh water meter 03300WR Wire rope water repellent; weather resistant 05150WGL Wired glass 08810WW Wireway warm white; waste water 16130W/ WithW/O WithoutWD Wood wood door *WB Wood base wet bulb 06450WBL Wood blocking 06100WD Wood door wood 06210WDF Wood door and frame 08250WFR Wood frame 06460WFS Wood furring strips 06100WD LOUV Wood louvers 08200WDP Wood paneling 06200 06400WO Work order where occursWP Working point water pump; waterproofing; weatherproofWPR Working pressure 15180WSP Working steam pressure 15180WBS Wrought brass 05500WI Wrought iron 05700

YYD Yard yard drain; yard drainage pipeYCO Yard cleanout 15150YD Yard drain yard; yard drainage pipeYD Yard drainage pipe yard; yard drainYH Yard hydrant 02080YI Yard inletYR Year

00940 01250

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS


Terms

Single-phase 1PH 16400Single pole 1P 16140One way 1WAY 16140Two-conductor 2/C 16120Two-way 2WAY 16140Three-conductor 3/C 16120Three-phase 3PH 16400Three-ply 3PLYThree-way 3WAY 16140Four-conductor 4/C 16120Quadruple receptacle outlet 4OUT 16140Four-pole double throw 4PDT 16140Four-pole single throw 4PST 16140Four-wire 4W 16140 16400Four-way 4WAY 16140

AAbandon ABAN 2280Abbreviation ABBRVAbnormal ABNLAbove finished counter AFC automatic frequency control 6410Above finished floor AFFAbove finished grade AFGAbove finished slab AFS

Above suspended ceiling ASC 09510Abrasive ABRSV 09300 09600Abrasive hardness HaAbrasive resistant ABRSV RES 09600Absolute ABS acrylonitrile butadiene styreneAbsorption ABSORB 15620

Term Abbreviation Shared Abbreviation Master Format

amps short circuit; asphalt surface course




Access door ACS DR 08310Access floor ACS FLR 10270Access panel ACS PNL 15820Accessible ACCAcid resistant ACID RES 15220Acid resistant cast iron ACID RES CI 15105 15220Acid resistant pipe ACID RES P 15105 15220Acid resistant vent ACID RES V 15105 15220Acid resistant waste ACID RES W 15105 15220Acid vent AV air vent; audio visual 15105 15220Acid waste AW actual weight; architectural woodwork 15105 15220Acid waste line AWL 15105 15220Acid/Alkaline scale pHAcoustic ACSTAcoustic Calking -----Acoustical ceiling tile ACT 09510Acoustical insulation ACOUS INSUL 09820Acoustical panel ACOUS PNL 09510Acoustical panel ceiling APC 09510Acoustical plaster -----Acoustical tile ceiling ATC 09510Acoustical wall treatment AWT 09800Across ACRAcrylonitrle butadiene styrene ABS absoluteActual weight AW acid waste; architectural woodworkAddendum ADDM 00910Additional ADDLAdhesive ADH *Adjacent ADJ adjoining; adjustableAdjoining ADJ adjacent; adjustableAdjustable ADJ adjacent; adjoiningAdministration ADMIN 01310Aggregate AGGR 02720Aggregate base course ABC Associated Builders and Contractors 02720




Air (compressed) AAir condition A/C 15730Air conditioning unit A/C UNIT 15730Air cooled condensing unit ACCU 15670Air handling unit AHU 15720Air pressure drop APD 15210 15860Air pressure return line APR 15210Air separator AS ammeter switch 15210Air supply unit ASU 15210Air vent AV acid vent; audio visual 15180Air water pump AWP 15130Alarm ALM 13700Alarm annunciator panel AAP 13700Alignment ALNMTAllowance ALLOW 00220 01210Alteration ALTRNAlternate ALT altitude 00430Alternate number ALT NO 00430

Alternating current AC *Alternative ----- *Altitude ALT alternateAluminum ALUM *Aluminum cable steel reinforced ACSR 16130Ambient AMB

AAMAAmerican Association of Cost Engineers AACEAmerican Concrete Institute ACIAmerican Gas Association AGAAmerican Institute of Architects AIAAmerican Institute of Steel Construction AISCAmerican National Standards Institute ANSIAmerican Plywood Association APA

armored cable; asbestos cement;asphaltic concrete

American Architectural Manufacturers Association




ASTMAmerican Society of Civil Engineers ASCE

ASHRAEAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers ASMEAmerican Standard Elevator Codes ASECAmerican steel wire gauge ASWG 05150American Water Works Association AWWAAmerican Welding Society AWSAmerican wire gauge AWG 16120American Wood Preservers' Association AWPA *Americans with Disabilities Act ADAAmmeter switch AS air separator 16430Amount AMTAmpere AMP *Ampere hour AH *Ampere interrupting capacity AIC 16400Amplifier AMPL 16820Amplitude modulation AM 16820

Amps short circuit ASC 16400Anchor AHRAnchor bolt AB 05090And so forth ETC et ceteraAngle L literAngle beam ANG BMAngle stop valve ASV 15110Annunciator ANN 13850Anodize ANOD 05080Antenna ANT 02580 16780Apartment APT Association for Preservation TechnologyAppearance APP atactic propyleneAppendix APPX

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers

above suspended ceiling; asphalt surface course




Apply -----Approved APPDApproximate APPROXArchitect ARCHArchitect/Engineer A/EArchitect's Supplemental Instruction ASIArchitectural finish ARFArchitectural woodwork AW acid waste; actual weight 06400Architectural Woodworking Institute AWIArea drain AD 02630 15150

Armored cable AC 16120Article ARTAs required ARAsbestos ASB 13280

Asbestos cement AC 13280As-built -----Asphalt ASPH 02700Asphalt Institute AI 02740Asphalt roofing -----

Asphalt surface course ASC 02740

Asphaltic concrete AC 02065Asphaltic concrete paving ACP automatic control panel 02740Assembled cooling unit ACU 15700Assembly ASSYAssociated Builders and Contractors ABC aggregate base courseAssociated General Contractors AGCAssociation ASSNAssociation for Preservation Technology APT apartmentAsymmetrical ASYMAtactic propylene APP appearance

alternating current; asbestos cement; asphaltic concrete

alternating current; armored cable; asphaltic concrete

above suspended ceiling; amps short circuitalternating current; armored cable; asbestos cement




Atmosphere ATM automatic teller machineAttachment ATCHAttention ATTNAudio frequency AF 16800Audio visual AV acid vent; air vent 11130Authority having jurisdiction AHJAuto transformer AUTO XFMR 16460Automatic AUTOAutomatic air damper AAD 15820Automatic air vent AAV 15120Automatic check valve ACHKV 15110Automatic control panel ACP asphaltic concrete paving 13850 15915Automatic control system ACS 13800 15935Automatic control valve ACV 15110 15900Automatic door closer ADC 13800Automatic door seal ADS 13800Automatic frequency control AFC above finished counter 16800Automatic sprinkler ASKLR 13930Automatic sprinkler drain ASD 13930Automatic sprinkler riser ASR 13930Automatic teller machine ATM atmosphere 11030Automatic transfer switch ATS 16410Auxiliary AUXAuxiliary power unit APU 16410Avenue AVEAverage AVGAwning window AWN WDW 08500Axial flow AX FL 15830Azimuth AZ

B

Back of Curb BC

between centers; bolt circle; bookcase; bottom chord; brick color; building code




Back to back B/BBackboard BKBD 11480Backdraft damper BDD 15820Backflow preventer BFP 15140Background BKGDBacking BKG 09680Backing rope -----Baffle BAFBaggage BAG 14540Balance BAL 15950Balcony BALC 05500Balestrades -----Ball valve BV 15110Ballast BLST 07500 16510Balled and Burlapped B&B bell and bell; grade B or better (lumber) 02900Bar joists -----Base board radiator BBR 15760Base line BL building lineBase plate B PLBaseboard BB bulletin boardBasement BSMTBasic insulation level BIL 16270Bathtub BT 15410Batt insulation -----Batten BAT batteryBattery BAT batten 16240Bay window double hung BAY WDW DH 08500Beam BM benchmark; bending momentBeam, standard S BMBeam, wide flange WF BM 05120Bearing BRG 05200 05800Bearing plate BRG PL 05200 05800Bed joint BJTBedding BDNG




Bedroom BR 12450

Bell and bell B&BBell and flange B&FBell and spigot B&SBell mouth BL MTHBelow BLWBelow ceiling BLW CLGBelow finish floor BFFBenchmark BM beam; bending momentBending moment BM beam; benchmarkBetter BTRBetween BTWN

Between centers BCBevel BEVBifolding doors BI FLD DR 08250Birmingham wire gauge BWG 05150Bituminous BITUMBlack steel pipe BSP 15150 15140Blackboard -----Blanket BLKT 12450Block -----Blowdown BLWDN 15510Blower BLO 15830Blowoff BO 15510Board BO butterfly damperBoard feet (foot) BD FTBoard measure B/MBoiler BLR 15510Boiler feed booster pump BFBP 15520Boiler feedwater BFW 15520Boiler feedwater pump BFWP 15520

balled and burlapped; grade B or better (lumber)

back of curb; bolt circle; bookcase; bottom chord; brick color; building code




Boiler horsepower BLR HP 15510

Bolt circle BCBonding BNDG 05090 16060

Bookcase BC 12500Booster BSTR 15130Borrowed light BLT built 06460Both faces BF bottom faceBoth sides BSBoth ways BWBottom BOT bottom

Bottom chord BC 05200Bottom face BOT FBottom of duct BOT D bottom of ductBottom of pipe BOT P bottom of pipeBottom of steel BOSBoulevard BLVDBoundary BDRYBracing BRCG 02250Bracket BRKTBrake horsepower BHP 15130 15830Breaker BRKR

Brick color BC 04210Brick Institute of America BIA 04210Bridging BRDG 05200Bridging joist BRDG JST 05200Bright annealed BA

back of curb; between centers; bookcase; bottom chord; brick color; building code



back of curb; between centers; bolt circle; bookcase; bottom chord; building code




British thermal unit BtuBritish thermal unit (1000) MbtuBritish thermal unit per hour BtuHBronze BRZBroom closet B CLBuck-boast transformer BB XFMR 16460Build BLD

BHMABuilding BLDGBuilding automation system BAS 13800

Building code BCBuilding line BL

BOCABuilding paper BP 06160 07300Built BLT borrowed lightBuilt-in BLT INBuilt-up BU bushel 07510Built-up roofing BUR 07510Bulb tee beam BLB T BM 05120Bulkhead BLKHD 11285Bulletin board BB baseboard 10120Bulletproof (bullet-resistant) BPRF 08810 08840Bullnose BN 05550Burlap BRLPBushel BU built-upButt weld BT WLD 05100Butterfly check valve BCV 15110Butterfly damper BD board 15820Butterfly valve BFV 15110By pass BYP 15100

Builder's Hardware Manufacturer's Association

back of curb; between centers; bolt circle; bookcase; bottom chord; brick color

Building Officials and Code Administrators Association International




CCabinet CABCabinet unit heater CUH 15760Cable television CTV 16850Calculate CALCCalked joint CLKJCalking -----Calorie CALCamber CAM

Candela cd 16500Candlepower CP concrete pipe; control panel 16500Canopy CANCantilever CANTILCanvas CANVCapacitor CAP capacity 16280Capacity CAP capacitor 16500Carbon dioxide CO2 13960

Carbon monoxide COCarpet CPT control power transformer 09680Carpet and pad C&P 09680

Carriage bolt CB

Cased opening COCasement CSMT 08500

Casement window CW 08500Casework CSWK *Casing CSG *Casing bead -----Cast concrete C CONC 03300

construction documents; contract documents

cased opening; Certificate of Occupancy; cleanout; company; cutout

catch basin; cement base; ceramic base; corner beadcarbon monoxide; Certificate of Occupancy; cleanout; company; cutout

chemical waste line; clockwise; cold water piping; cool white




Cast iron CIP curb inlet 05060Cast iron pipe CIP cast in place 15105Cast iron soil pipe CISP 15105Cast steel CSTL 05100Cast stone CS commercial standard; control switch 04720Cast-in-place CIP cast iron pipe 03300Catalog CAT

Catch basin CB 02630Catwalk CATWCavity CAVCeiling CLG 09500Ceiling attenuation class CAC 09510Ceiling diffuser CLG DIFF 15850Ceiling duct outlet CLG DCT OUT 15850Ceiling grille CLG GRL 15850Ceiling height CLG HTCeiling panel -----Ceiling register CLG REG 15850Ceiling tile -----Celsius C channelCement CEM cemetery 03050Cement base CB carriage bolt; ceramic base; corner bead 02710Cement finish CEM FIN 03300Cement floor CF contractor furnished 03300Cement plaster CEM PLAS 09220Cement plaster ceiling CEM PLAS CLG 09220Cementitious (backer) board CBB 09250Cemetery CEM cementCenter CTR contour; cooling tower returnCenter line CL class; closeCenter matched CM construction managementCenter of gravity CG common ground; corner guardCenter to center C TO C

carriage bolt; cement base; ceramic base; corner bead




Centigrade -----Centimeter cmCentimeter per second cm/sCeramic CER *

Ceramic base CB 09310Ceramic glazed structural facing units CGSFU 04210Ceramic tile CT count; current transformer 09310Ceramic tile base CTB 09310Ceramic tile floor CTF 09310Ceramic Tile Institute of America CTI 09310

Certificate of Occupancy CO 0620Certify CERTChain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute CLFMI 02820Chalkboard CHBD 10110Chamber CHMBRChamfer CHFRChange order request CORChannel C Celsius 00940Charge CHGCheck CHKCheck valve CHKV 15110Chemical CHEM

Chemical waste line CW 15105Chilled drinking water CDW 15140Chilled drinking water return CDWR 15140Chilled drinking water supply CDWS 15140Chilled water CHW circulating hot water 15180Chilled water primary pump CHWPP 15130Chilled water pump CHWP 15130Chilled water recirculating pump CHWRP 15130Chilled water return CHWR 15180

carriage bolt; catch basin; cement base; corner bead

carbon monoxide; cased opening; cleanout; company; cutout

casement window; clockwise; cold water piping; cool white




Chilled water secondary pump CHWSP 15130Chilled water supply CHWS 15180Chiller CH coat hook 15260Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride CPVC 13910Chlorofluorocarbons CFC 07210Chrome plated CHR PLCircle CIRCircuit CKTCircuit breaker CKT BRKR 16320 16410Circular CIRCCirculating hot water CHW chilled water 15140Circulating water pump CWP condenser water pump 15130Circumference CRCMFCladding CLDG 07480Class CL center line; closeClass A door A LABEL 08100 08200Class B door B LABEL 08100 08200Class C door C LABEL 08100 08200Class D door D LABEL 08100 08200Class E door E LABEL 08100 08200Classification CLASSClassroom CLRM

Cleanout CO 15150Cleanout to grade COTG 15150Clear CLR color; coolerClear wired glass CLWG 08810Cleat CLT

Clockwise CWClose CL centerline; classClosed circuit television CCTV 13700Closet CLO

carbon monoxide; cased opening; Certificate of Occupancy; company; cutout

casement window; chemical waste line; cold water piping; cool white




Closet rod CRCMF control relay; control room 06270 12810Closure CLOSClothes dryer CL D 11110 11450Coat hook CH chillerCoated CTDCoating CTGcoaxial cable COAX 16810Coefficient COEFFCoefficient of performance (heating) COP coping 15730 15740Coefficient of utilization CU cubic; copper 16500Cold rolled steel CRS 05100Cold water CWCold water soft CW SFT

Cold water, piping CW 15105Cold-formed metal framing CFMF 05400Color CLR clear; coolerColor rendering index CRI 16500Column COLColumn line CLL contract limit lineCombination, combined COMBCommercial standard CS cast stone; control switchCommon COMCommon ground CG center of gravity; corner guardCommon mode rejection CMR 16280Communication COMM 16700Community antenna television CATV 16850

Company COCompartment COMPTComplete COMPLComponent COMPComposite CMPST

casement window; chemical waste line; clockwise; cool white

carbon monoxide; cased opening; Certificate of Occupancy; cleanout; cutout




Compressible CPRSCompressor COMPR 15730Computer CMPTR 11680Computer floor -----Concealed CNCLConcentric CONC concreteConcrete CONC concentric 03300Concrete block -----Concrete floor CONC FLR 03300Concrete masonry unit CMU 04220Concrete opening CONC OPNG 03100Concrete pavement PCCP 02750Concrete pipe CP candlepower; control panel 15105Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute CRSI 03200Concrete sewer pipe CSP 15105Concrete splash block CSB casing bead 02630Condensate CNDS 15180Condensate pumped CNDPCondensate return CNDRCondensate return pump CRP 15130 15180Condensate transfer pump CNDTPCondensation CONDNCondenser COND condition 15670Condenser water pump CWP circulating water pump 15130Condenser water return CWR 15180Condenser water supply CWS 15180Condition COND condenserConduit CND 16130Conference CONFConnect CONNConstruction CONSTRConstruction documents CD candela; contract documentsConstruction joint CJ control joint 03150Construction management CM center matched 01110 01120




Construction Specifications Institute CSIConsultant CONSULTContactor CNTOR 16420Continue CONT controllerContour CTR center; cooling tower returnContract CONTR contractorContract change directive CCD 01250Contract documents CD candela; construction documentsContract limit line CLL column lineContractor CONTR contractContractor furnished CF cement floor 01110Contractor furnished equipment CFE 01110Contractor furnished/contractor installed CF/CI 01110Contractor furnished/owner installed CF/OI 01110Control CTRL 13800Control contactor CCR 16420Control joint CJ construction joint 03300 09270Control panel CP candlepower; concrete pipe 15915Control power transformer CPT carpet 16270 16400Control relay CR closet rod; control room 15905Control room CR closet rod; control relayControl switch CS cast stone; commercial standard 13800Control valve CV 15110Controller CONT continue *Convert CONVConveyor CNVR 14550Cook top CK TP 11420

Cool white CW 16580Cool white deluxe CWX 16580Cooler CLR color; clearCooling coil C/C 15760Cooling tower C/TCooling tower return CTR contour; center 15600

casement window; chemical waste line; clockwise; cold water piping




Cooling tower supply CTS 15600Cooling water return COWRCooling water supply COWSCoordinate COORDCoping COP coefficient of performance (heating)Copper CU coefficient of utilization; cubic 05060 16120Cork tackboard -----Corkboard -----Corner CNR

Corner bead CB 09200Corner guard CG center of gravity; common ground 10260Cornice CORN 06450Correct CORR corridorCorrespond CORRESCorridor CORR correctCorrugated deck -----Corrugated metal pipe CMP 02610Count CT ceramic tile; current transformerCounter CNTR 12300Counter sink CSKCounterclockwise CCWCounterflashing CFLG 07620Coupling CPLG 15105Courtyard CRT YDCover COV cut off valveCover plate COV PL 15140Critical path method CPM 01320Cross brace X BRACE 05100 05400Cross section X SECTCrossbracing XBRA 05100 05400Crown CRNCrushed stone -----Cubic CU coefficient of utilization; copper

carriage bolt; catch basin; cement base; ceramic base




Cubic centimeter cm3Cubic feet CU FTCubic feet per minute CFM 15800Cubic feet per second CFS 15800Cubic inch CU INCubic meter m3Cubic meter per second m3/SCubic millimeter mm3Cubic yard CU YDCubicle CUB 10100Curb and gutter C&GCurb inlet CI cast iron 02630Current CUR *Current limiting fuse CLF 16490Current transformer CT ceramic tile; count 16290Curtain CURTCustodian CUSTCut off valve COV cover 05110Cut stone CT STN 04430

Cutout CO 16310Cylinder CYLCylinder lock CYL L 08710Cylinder locks keyed alike KA 08710Cypress CYP 06200

DDamage free DF diesel fuel; drinking fountainDamper DMPR 15280Dampproof course DPC 07110Dampproofing DMPF 07110Database DB dry bulbDatum DAT

carbon monoxide; cased opening; Certificate of Occupancy; cleanout; company




Dead load DLDecibel dB 16280Decigram dgDeciliter dLDecimeter dmDeep D depth; penny (nail)Definition DEFDeflection DFLCTDefrost DFRDegrease DGR 11340Degree DEGDegrees Celsius DEG CDegrees Fahrenheit DEG FDeionized water DIW 15220Delete DEL deliverDeliver DEL deleteDelta -----Demolition DEMO demonstrationDemonstration DEMO demolitionDemountable partition DPTN 10615Density DENSDepartment DEPTDepth D deep; penny (nail)Describe DESCR descriptionDescription DESCR describeDesign DSGNDesignation DESDesign-build D-B 01110 01120Detach DTCHDetail DETDetention DETN 02300Development DEVDew point DPDew point temperature DPT differential pressure transmitter 15910




Diagonal DIAG diagramDiagram DIAG diagonalDiameter DIADiesel fuel DF damage free; drinking fountain 16220Difference DIFF differential; diffuserDifferential DIFF difference; diffuserDifferential pressure sensor DPS 15910Differential pressure transmitter DPT dew point temperatureDiffuser DIFF difference; differential 15850 16500Digital DGTLDimension DIMDimmer DMR 16140Dimmer control panel DCP 11060 16570Dimmer switch DMR SW 16570Dining room DR door; drain; dressing room; driveDirect current DC 16220Direct digital control DDC 15910Direction DIRDirt -----Disable DSBLDisabled DA drainage areaDischarge DISCHDisconnect DISC 16340Disconnect switch DS double strength (glass); downspout 16340Dishwasher DW distilled water; domestic water 11440 11450Dispenser DISPDisplay and storage D&SDisposal DSPL 11440Distance DIST districtDistilled water DW dishwasher; domestic water 15220Distribution panel DISRT PNL 16400District DIST distanceDivide DIV divisionDivision DIV divide




Document DOCDomelite -----Domestic DOMDomestic water cold DWCDomestic water hot DWH double hung windows 15140Domestic water DW dishwasher; distilled water 15140Domestic water heater DWH 15480Domestic water hot return DW H R drawer 15140Domestic water hot supply DW H S 15140Door DR dining room; drain; dressing room; drive 08100 08200Door closer DR CL 08710Door frame CR FR *Door Hardware Institute DHI 08700Door holder DRH 08710Door louver DRLV 10225Door opening DR OPNG 08150 08250Door stop DRST 08710Door switch DRSW 16140Double DBLDouble acting door DBL ACT DR 08100 08200Double extra heavy XXHDouble glaze DBL GLZ 08810Double hung (door, window) DH 08500Double hung windows DHW domestic hot water 08500Double joist DJ 05200Double pole, double throw DPDT 16410Double pole, single throw DPST 16410Double strength (glass) DS disconnect switch; downspout 08500Douglas fir DOUG FIR 06060Dovetail DVTLDown DNDownspout DS disconnect switch; double strength (glass) 07620 07710Dozen DOZDrafting DFTG 11680




Drain DR dining room; door; dressing room; drive *Drain tile DT 02620Drain, waste, and vent DWV 15150Drainage area DA disable 15150Drawer DWR domestic water returnDrawing DWGDressed four sides D4S 06060Dressed one side D1S 06060Dressed two sides D2S 06060Dressing area DR AREADressing room DR dining room; door; drain; driveDrinking fountain DF damage free; diesel fuel 15410Drinking fountain, wall mounted DF WL MTD 15410Drip and trap D & TDrive DR dining room; door; drain; dressing room 16260Drop inlet DIDry bulb DB database 15700Dry bulb temperature DBT 15700Dry chemical D CHEM 13970Dry film thickness DFTDry standpipe DSP 13935Drywall -----Duct access panel DAP 15820Duct covering insulation DCI 15080Duct liner insulation DLI 15080Duct return DCT/RT 15810Duct rising; duct riser DCT/RS 15810Duct supply DCT SUP 15810Ductile iron pipe DIP 15100Dumbwaiter DWTR 14100Duplex DXDuplex outlet DX OUT 16140Duplicate DUPLDutch Door DT DR 08100 08200




EEach EAEach end EEEach face EF exterior finishEach layer EL easement line; elevationEach way EWEasement ESMTEasement line EL each layer; elevationEast E modulus of elasticityEccentric ECCEccentric reducer ECC RDCR 15105Economizer ECON 15700Edge grain EG 06200 06400Edge of curb EC 02770Edge of pavement (paving) EP electrical panel (panelboard) 02740 02750Edge of shoulder ES electrostatic 02740 02750Edge of slab EOS 03300 03400Effect EFTEffective EFF efficiencyEffective horsepower EHP electric heating panelEffective temperature ETEfficiency EFF effectiveElastomeric ELAST 09960Electric ELEC *Electric door opener ELEC DR OP 08460Electric hand dryer EHD 10810Electric heater EH 15540Electric heating panel EHP effective horsepower 15760Electric metallic tubing EMT 16130Electric nonmetallic tubing ENT 16130Electric panel board EPB 16440Electric water cooler EWC 15410Electric water heater EWH 15480




Electrical control voltage ELEC CVElectrical outlet EO 16140Electrical panel (panelboard) EP edge of pavement (paving) 16440Electrical primary voltage >=4160 ELEC PVElectrical resistance welding ERW 05090Electrical secondary voltage <=480 ELEC SVElectrically operated valve EOV 15905Electromagnetic EM expanded metal 16280Electromagnetic interference EMI 13090Electronic data processing EDPElectro-pneumatic -----Electrostatic ES edge of shoulderElement ELEM elementaryElementary ELEM elementElevation EL each layer; easement lineElevator ELEV 14200Elevator cab -----Emergency EMER *Emergency monitoring control panel EMCP 16220Emergency power off EPO 16140Emergency shower EMER SHR 15410Enamel ENAMEnclosure ENCLEnergy ENGYEnergy efficiency ratio EER 15730 15740Energy management system EMS 13800Engine ENG 16230Engineer ENGREngineered Wood Association EWA 06110

EJCDC 00700Entering air temperature EAT 15760Entering dry bulb temperature EDBT 15760Entering water temperature EWT 15760

Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee




Entering wet bulb temperature EWBT 15760Entrance ENTREnvironment ENVIREnvironmental Protection Agency EPAEqual EQEqually spaced EQL SPEquipment EQUIPEquivalent EQUIVEscalator ESCAL 14300Escape ESC escutcheonEscutcheon ESC escape *Especially ESPEstablish ESTBEstimate ESTEt cetera ETC and so forthEthylene propylene diene monomer EPDM 07530Evacuate EVACEvaporate EVAPEvaporating cooling unit ECU 15670Example EXExcavate EXC 02260Exchanger EXCH 15710Exclude EXCLExecute EXECExhaust EXH exhibit 15700Exhaust air EXH A 15830Exhaust air grille EXH GR 15850Exhaust air register EAR 15850Exhaust duct EXH DT 15810Exhaust fan EXH FN 15830Exhaust hood EXH HD *Exhaust vent EXHV 15830Exhibit EXH exhaust 12350Existing EXIST *




Existing grade EXST GR 02310Existing roof drain ERD 15160Exit light EXT LT 16530Expand EXP expansion; exposedExpanded metal EM electromagnetic *Expanded polystyrene board (insulation) EPS 07210Expansion EXP expand; exposedExpansion bolt EXP BT 05090Expansion joint EJ *Expansion proof EPRF *Exposed EXP expand; expansionExtension EXTNExterior EXT external; extinguisherExterior finish EF each face 07240Exterior finish system EFS 02740Exterior grade EXT GR 06060Exterior gypsum board EGB 09250Exterior gypsum sheathing board EGSB 09250Exterior Insulation and finish system EIFS 07240External EXT exterior; extinguisherExternal pipe thread EPT 10105 13910External static pressure ESP 15700Extinguisher EXT exterior; externalExtra large XLExtruded polystyrene board (insulation) XPS 07210Extrusion EXTRUEye guard EGRDEye wash station EWS 11600 15410

FFabric FAB 12050Fabric wallcovering FWC 09700Face area FA final assembly; fire alarm; fresh airFace brick FC BRK 04210




Face of concrete FOC face of curbFace of curb FOC face of concrete 02770Face of finish FOF fuel oil return lineFace of masonry FOMFace of slab FOS face of stud; fuel oil supplyFace of stud FOS face of slab; fuel oil supply 06110Face of wall FOWFace to face F/FFace velocity FV flush valve; foot valve 15760Facial tissue dispenser FTD 10820Facility FACILFacsimile FAXFactor FACFactory FCTYFactory mutual FM *Fahrenheit F female; fire lineFan coil unit FCU 15760Fan powered terminal FPT 15760Far face FF finish face

Far side FSFascia FAS fire alarm station *Fascia board FAS BD *Fastener FSTNR *Federal FEDFederal Energy Administration FEAFederal Highway Administration FHWAFederal Housing Administration FHAFederal Specification FS far side; fire station; full scale; full sizeFederal stock number FSNFederal supply classification FSCFederal test methods FTMFeedback FDBKFeeder FDR fire door 14570

Federal Specification; fire station; full scale; full size




Feedout FDOFeedwater FDW 15520Feet FT fire treated; foot; fully tempered (glass)Feet per minute FPM 15810 15850Feet per second FPS 15810 15850Female F Fahrenheit; fire lineFeminine napkin disposal -----Feminine napkin vendor -----Fence FN 02820Fiber insulation -----Fiber reinforced gypsum FRG 09220Fiber reinforced polyester FRP fiberglass reinforced plastic 06600Fiberboard -----Fiberglass FGLFiberglass reinforced plastic FRP fiber reinforced polyester 06600Figure FIGFile cabinet FC footcandleFiller FLR floor 04090 07920Fillet FILFilter FLTR *Filter water return pool FWR P 15140 15470Filter water supply pool FWS P 15140 15470Final assembly FA face area; fire alarm; fresh airFinger joint FNGR JT 06110Finish FIN *Finish both sides FIN BSFinish face FF far faceFinish floor FIN FLRFinish floor elevation FF ELFinish four sides F4S 06060Finish grade FIN GRFinish two sides F2S 06060Finish wood FIN WD 06200Finished one side F1S 06060




Finished opening FO fuel oilFinned tube radiation FTR 15760Fire alarm FA face area; final assembly; fresh air 13850Fire alarm annunciator panel FAAP 13850Fire alarm bell FABL 13850Fire alarm box FABX 13850Fire alarm control panel FACP 13850Fire alarm station FAS fascia 13850Fire blanket FB flat bar 10526Fire brick F BRK 04580Fire damper FDMPR 15820Fire department connection FDC 13975Fire department connection cabinet FDCC 13975Fire department valve FDV 13975Fire door FDR feeder 08350Fire extinguisher FE 10522Fire extinguisher cabinet FEC 10522Fire hose FH fire hydrant; flat head; flat head screws 13975Fire hose cabinet FHC 13975Fire hose rack FHR 13975Fire hydrant FH fire hose; flat head; flat head screws 02080Fire line F Fahrenheit; female 13930Fire protection FP fireproof; flag pole; freezing point 13900Fire protection water supply FPW 13930Fire rated assembly FPAFire rating FR fire resistant; frameFire resistant FR fire rating; frameFire retardant treated wood FRTW 06070Fire sprinkler head FSH 13930Fire standpipe FSP 13930

Fire station FSFire treated FT feet; foot; fully tempered (glass)Fire wall FW flood wall

far side; Federal Specifications; full scale; full size




Fireplace FPL 04880 10305Fireproof FP fire protection; flagpole; freezing point 07800Fixture FIXT *Flagpole FP fire protection; fireproof; freezing point 10350Flammable FLMBFlange FLG flooringFlared FLRDFlashing FLASH *Flat bar FB fire blanketFlat head FH fire hose; fire hydrant; flat head screwsFlat head machine screw FHMSFlat head screws FH fire hose; fire hydrant; flat head 08710Flat head wood screw FHWS 06090Flexible FLEXFloat finish concrete FL FIN CONC 03300Float glass FLT GL 08810Flood wall FW fire wall 02830Floodlight FLT 16520Floor FLR fillerFloor area ratio FARFloor cleanout FCO 15150Floor drain FD 15150Floor finish FLR FIN 09600Floor outlet FL OUT 16130Floor plate FLR PL 05540Floor register FLR REG 15850Floor sink FLR SK 15150Flooring FLG flange 09600Floorline FL foot-lambertFlow line FLLFlow sensing switch FSS 15920Flow switch FL SW 15920Flowmeter F METER 13420Fluid ounce FL OZ




Fluorescent FLUOR 16500Fluorescent fixture FLUOR FIX 16500Fluorescent lighting LT FLUOR 16510Flush mount FLMTFlush valve FV face velocity; foot valve 15140Flushing rim sink FR SNK 15410Fluted concrete masonry unit FLUT CMU 04220Fluting FLUTFoam backer -----Foil backed batt insulation FF BATT 07210Foil backed insulation FF INSUL 07210Foil faced drywall -----Foil faced gypsum wallboard -----Folding FLDG 08350Foot FT feet; fire treated; fully tempered (glass)Foot board measure FBMFoot valve FV face velocity; flush valve 15410Foot/pound FT/LBFoot/pound force FT/LBFFootcandle FC file cabinet 16500Footing FTGFoot-lambert FL floorline 16500Form board FMBD 03500Formica -----Formwork FWRK 03100Foundation FDTN 02450Fountain FOUNT 02815Frame FR fire rating; fire resistant *Framed mirror FR MIR 08830 10800Framed mirror and shelf FR MIR/SHF 10800Framing FRMG *Freeway FRWYFreezer FRZ 11400Freezestat FSTAT 15905




Freezing point FP fire protection; fireproof; flagpoleFreight FRTFrequency FREQ *Fresh air FA face area; final assembly; fire alarmFresh air inlet (intake) FAI 15850Fritted glass FR GL 08810From floor above FFAFrom floor below FFBFrosted glass FRST GL 08810Fuel oil FO finished opening 15190Fuel oil #1 FO 1Fuel oil #2 FO 2Fuel oil #2 return FO 2RFuel oil #6 FO 6Fuel oil #6 return FO 6RFuel oil pump FOP 15190Fuel oil return FOR 15190Fuel oil return line FOF face of finish 15190Fuel oil storage tank FOTK 13200Fuel oil supply FOS face of slab; face of stud 15190Fuel oil vent FOV 13200Full height partition FHPFull load amps FLA 16220

Full scale FS

Full size FSFull voltage non-reversing FVNR 16420Full voltage reversing FVR 16420Fully tempered (glass) FT feet; fire treated; foot 08810Furnace FURN furnish; furniture 15530Furnish FURN furnace; furniture 12500Furnished by owner -----Furniture FURN furnace; furnish 12500

far side; Federal Specifications; fire station; full sizefar side; Federal Specifications; fire station; full scale




Furniture, fixture, and equipment FF&EFurring FURG 09110Fuse box -----Fused switch FU SW 16410Fusible link FUS LINK *Future FUT 01110

GGage GA Gypsum Association *Gallon GALGallons per day GPD 15130Gallons per hour GPH 15130Gallons Per Hour, Standard SGPHGallons per minute GPM 15130Gallons per second GPS 02630Galvanic GALV galvanized 05080 13110Galvanized GALV galvanic 05080Galvanized iron GI 15150Galvanized iron pipe GIP 15105Galvanized sheet metal GSM 07600Galvanized steel GALV STL *Garbage disposal G DISP 11400 15410Garden GRDNGas bibb GB grab bar 15190Gas fired water heater GWH 15480Gas line G LN 15190Gas pressure regulator GPR 15190Gas vent through roof GVTR 15550Gasoline vent GV gravity vent 15190Gate valve GTV 15110Gauge -----General GEN generatorGeneral conditions GEN COND 00700General contractor GC




General purpose GEN PURPGenerator GEN general *Girder G ground; natural gas *Glass GL ground level 08810Glass block GL BLK 04270Glass-fiber reinforced concrete GFRC 03490Glass-fiber reinforced gypsum GFRG 09230Glass-fiber reinforced plaster GFRP glass-fiber-reinforced plastic 09230Glass-fiber reinforced plastic GFRP glass-fiber-reinforced plaster 06600Glazed concrete masonry unit GLZ CMU 04220Glazed structural unit GSU 04210Glazed wall tile GWT 09310Glazing GLZ 08800Globe valve GLV 15110Glue -----Glued laminated wood GLU LAM 06180Government GOVTGrab bar GB gas bibb 10800Grade B or better (lumber) B&B balled and burlapped; bell and bellGrade beam FR BM 03110Grade C and better C&BTR 06060Grade cleanout GCO 15150Grade line GR LNGradient GRADGrand master key GMK 08710Grand master keyed GMKD 08710Granite GRAN 04410Grating GRTG *Gravel -----Gravity roof ventilator GRV groove 15850Gravity vent GV gasoline vent 07720Graylite -----Grease trap GT gross ton; grout 15150Grille GRL 10240




Grommet GROM 06410Groove GRV gravity roof ventilatorGross GRGross ton GT grease trap; groutGross weight GR WTGround G girder; natural gas 16060Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI 16140Ground fault interrupter -----Ground floor GR FLGround level GL glassGrounded outlet GRD OUT 16140Group GPGrout GT grease trap; gross ton 03600Guarantee GUAR 01780Guaranteed maximum price GMPGuard GDGuard rail GDR 15600Gutter GUT *Gymnasium GYM *Gyplath -----Gypsum GYP *Gypsum Association GA gage 09200Gypsum board GYP BD 09250Gypsum panel -----Gypsum plaster GYP PLAS 09210Gypsum plaster ceiling GPC 09210Gypsum sheathing board GSB 09250Gypsum wallboard -----

HHammer HMRHand dryer HD heavy duty 10810Hand hole HH 16520Hand sink HS heat-strengthened (glass); high strength 15410




Handicap HCHandicapped HCPHand-off-automatic HOA 16420Handrail HNDRL 05520Hanger HGR *Hardboard HDBD *Hardener HDNR 03300Hardware HDW 08710Hardwood HDWD 09640Hatch (roof) H high 07720Hazard HAZHazardous materials HAZ MAT 00340Head joint HD JTHeader HDRHeadquarters HQHeadwall HDWL 10250Heat absorbing glass HAGL 08810Heat exchanger HEX hexagon 15110Heat gain HG *Heat pump HP high pressure; horsepower 15740Heat transfer Q rate of flowHeat transfer coefficient UHeat treated (glass) HT TRD 08810

Heating coil HC 15760Heating water pumpHeating water return HTWR 15180Heating water supply HTWS 15180Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning HVAC 15700Heat-strengthened (glass) HS hand sink; high strength 08810Heavy HVY

Heavy commercial HC 08500

heating coil; heavy commercial; hollow core; hose cabinet

handicap; heavy commercial; hollow care; hose cabinet

handicap; heating coil; hollow core; hose cabinet




Heavy duty HD hand dryerHectare haHectoliter hLHectometer hmHeight HTHemlock HEMHerculite -----Hertz Hz *Hexagon HEX heat exchangerHigh H hatch (roof)High density overlay HDOHigh density polyethylene HDPEHigh efficiency particulate air (filter) HEPA 15860High frequency HF 16700High intensity discharge HID 16500High power factor HPF 16500High pressure HP heat pump; horsepower 15510 15810High pressure air HPA high pressure airHigh pressure boiler HPB 15510High pressure drip trap HPDT 15180High pressure gas HPGHigh pressure plastic laminate H PLAM 06065High pressure return HPR 15180High pressure sodium HPS high pressure steam 16500High pressure steam HPS high pressure sodium 15180 15510High pressure trap HPT 15180 15510High strength HS hand sink; heat-strengthened (glass)High temperature hot water HTHW 15180High velocity diffuser HVD 15850High velocity terminal HVT 15760High voltage HV hose valve 16320Highway HWY *Hoist HST 14600Hold open HO 08710




Holddown HLDNHollow concrete masonry unit HCMU 04220

Hollow core HC 08210Hollow core wood door HCWD 08210Hollow metal HM 08100Hollow metal door HMD humidity 08100Hollow metal door and frame HMDF 08150Hollow metal frame HMF 08110Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association HMMA 08110 08150Horizontal HORIZ *Horizontal sliding window SLD WDW 08500Horsepower HP heat pump; high pressure 16220Hose bibb HB 15140

Hose cabinet HC 13975Hose connector HCONN 15140Hose gate valve HGV 13910Hose valve HV high voltage 13910Hospital HOSP 12560Hot and cold water H&CW 15140Hot water HWHot water boiler HWB 15510Hot water circulating pump HWCP 15180Hot water coil HWC HWRC 15760Hot water heater -----Hot water heating return HWHRHot water heating supply HWHSHot water pump HWP 15180Hot water recirculating HWRC 15180Hot water return HWR 15180Hot water supply HWS 15180Hot water tank HWT 15450House HSE

handicap; heating coil; heavy commercial; hose cabinet

handicap; heating coil; heavy commercial; hollow core




Housekeeping HSKPGHumidistat HSTAT 15905Humidity HMD hollow metal doorHundred cubic feet CCFHundred weight CWTHydrant HYD 02080Hydraulic HYDR *Hydrochlorofluorocarbons HCFC 07210

II Beam IB

Identification IDIdentification number ID NOIgnition IGNIllumination ILLUM 16500

IESNA 16500Illustrate ILLUSImmediate IMEDImpact Isolation class IICimpact noise rating INRImpulses per minute IPMImpulses per second IPS international pipe standard; iron pipe sizeIncandescent INCAND 16500Inches per second IN/SInches, water column IN WC 15810Inch-pound IN-LBInch-pound force IN-LBFIncinerator INCIN *Included INCLIncrease INCIncrement INCRIndependent IND industrial

inside diameter; inside dimensions; interior design

Illumination Engineering Society of North America




Indoor air quality IAQIndustrial IND IndependentInfinite INFInformation INFOInfrared IR inside radiusInlet manhole IMH 02530 02630Input/output I/O 15900Insect screen IS island 08500 10210

Inside diameter ID *

Inside dimension IDInside face IF intake fanInside face of stud IFSInside radius IR infraredInspect INSPInstall INSTLInstantaneous water heater IWH 15480Instrument INSTR 15900Insufficient INSUFInsulated metal panel INSUL PNL 08910Insulation INSUL *Insurance INS 00700 00800Intake fan IF inside face 15830Intercommunication INTERCOM 16720Interior INT

Interior design IDInterlocked armored cable BX 16120Intermediate metal conduit IMC 16130International INTLInternational Building Code IBCInternational pipe standard IPS impulses per second; iron pipe size 15105International Standards Organization ISO isometric

identification; inside dimension; interior designIdentification; inside diameter; interior design

identification; inside diameter; inside dimension




International System of Units SIInterrupting capacity IC ironing cabinet 16400Interstate (highway) I moment of inertiaIntertek Testing Services ITS 13900Invert INVInvert elevation INV EL *Inverted roof membrane assembly IRMAIron pipe IP 15105

Iron pipe size IPS 15105Iron pipe threaded IPT 15105Ironing cabinet IC interrupting capacity 11450Irregular IRREGIrrigation water IW 02810Island IS insect screenIsolation transformer IT 16460Isometric ISO International Standards Organization

JJalousie JAL 08500Janitor JANJanitor closet JAN CLO 13030Janitor sink -----Janitor's sink JS 15410Joint filler -----Joint stuffer -----Junction box J-BOX 16130Junior JR

KKalamein door -----Kelvin K thousandKeyway KWYKickplate KPL 08710

impulses per second; inches per second; international pipe standard




Kiln dried KD knocked down 06060Kilo kKilocalorie kCALKilogram kgKilohertz kHzKiloliter kLKilometer kmKilometers per hour km/hKilometers per second km/sKilovolt kV 16300Kilovolt ampere kVA 16230 16270Kilovolt ampere per hour kVAhKilovolt ampere reactive kVAR 16210Kilowatt kW 16210Kilowatt hour kWh 16210Kilowatt hour meter kWhm 16210Kilpascal kPaKips per lineal foot KLFKips per square foot KSFKips per square inch KSIKitchen KITKitchen cabinet KC 12350Knee brace KBKnock out panel KOPKnocked down KD kiln driedKnockout KO

LLaboratory LAB *Lacquer LAQ 09900Ladder LAD 05510Lagging LAG 02260Lally column L COLLaminate LAM 06065




Laminated glass LAM GL 08810Lamp lumen depreciation LLD 16500Landing LDGLandmark LDMKLandscape LNDSCPLane LNLarge LRGLarge scale LS lawn sprinkling; lump sumLatch and lock L&LLatent heat LH left hand 15700Latent heat gain LHG 15700Latent heat ratio LHR left hand reverse 15700Lateral LATL 15105Lath -----Lath and plaster L&P 09205Latitude LAT lattice; leaving air temperatureLattice LAT latitude; leaving air temperatureLaunch LANHLaundry LAU *Laundry chute LC 14560Lavatory LAV 15410Lawn sprinkling LS large scale; lump sum 02810Layer LYRLayout LYTLead lined LL live load; low level; lower left 13090Lead lined gypsum board LL GB 13090Leader LDRLeaving air LA lighting arrester 15700Leaving air temperature LAT latitude; lattice 15700Leaving dry bulb temperature LDBT 15700Leaving water temperature LWT 15700Leaving wet bulb temperature LWBT 15700Left hand LH latent heatLeft hand reverse LHR latent heat ratio




Left hand side LHSLexan -----Library LIBLight LTLight emitting diode LED 16510Light gage LT GA

Light pole LP 16530Light switch LT SW 16130Lighting LTG 16510Lighting panel LTG PNL 16440Lightning LTNG 13100Lightning arrester LA leaving air 16300

Lightproof LPLightproof louver LPL 11470Lightproof vent LPV 11470Lightweight LT WT 03520Lightweight concrete LWC 03520Lightweight concrete masonry unit LCMU 04220Lightweight insulating concrete LWIC 03520Lightweight plaster LW PLAS 09210Limestone LMST 04410 09630Limit switch LIM SW 13400Limited LTDLine ground LG liquid gasLine of sight LOSLinear LINLinear ceiling diffuser LCD 15850Linear diffuser LD 15850Linear feet (foot) LFLinen closet L CL 06270Linoleum LINO 09650Liquid LIQ liquor

lightproof; liquid petroleum; low pressure(mechanical)

light pole; liquid petroleum; low pressure(mechanical)




Liquid gas LG line ground 15190Liquid natural gas LNG longitude 15190Liquid oxygen LOX 13240 15210

Liquid petroleum LP 15190Liquid petroleum gas LPG low pressure gas 15190Liquor LIQ liquid gasLiter L angleLiter per second L/sLive load LL lead lined; lower left; low levelLiving room LRGLoad-bearing LD BRGLocation LOCLock on LO lubricating oilLocked rotor ramps LRA 16220Locker LKR 10500Locker room LKR RM 10500Locknut LKNTLockwasher LKWASHLogarithm LOGLong leg horizontal LLHLong leg vertical LLVLongitude LNG liquid natural gasLongitudinal LONGLoose cubic meter LCMULoose cubic yard LCYLoose fill insulation LF INS 07210Loudspeaker -----Louver LVR 15840Louver door LVDR 08100Louvered LVDR 15850Louvered roof vent LRV 07720Low density polyethylene LDPELow level LL lead lined; live load; lower left

light pole; lightproof; low pressure(mechanical)




Low point LPTLow power factor LPF 16510Low pressure (mechanical) LP light pole; lightproof; liquid petroleum 15510Low pressure alarm switch LPAS 15510Low pressure air LPALow pressure boiler LPB 15510Low pressure condensate return LPCR 15510Low pressure drip trap set LPDT 15510Low pressure gas LPG liquid petroleum gas 15790Low pressure return LPR 15810Low pressure sodium LPS low pressure steam 16500Low pressure steam LPS low pressure sodium 15510Low temperature hot water LTHW 15180Low voltage LV 16500Low water LWLow water cut off LWCO 15440Low water mark LWMLower left LL lead lined; live load; low levelLubricate LUBLubricating oil LO lock on 15230Lubricating oil pump LOP 15320Lubricating oil vent LOV 15230Lucite -----Lumber LBR 06060Lumen LM 16500Lumen dirt depreciation LDD 16500Lumen per watt LPW 16500Lump sum LS larger scale; lawn sprinkling

MMachine MACHMachine bolt MB mail box; mixing boxMachine room MACH RMMachine screw MS mop sink; motor starter




Magnet MAGMagnetic north MNMahogany MAHOGMail box MB machine bolt; mixing box 10550Mail chute MCH 10550Main circuit breaker MCB metal corner bead 16440Maintenance MAINTMake up air unit MAU 15700Make up water MAUWMale pipe thread MPT 15105Management MGTManhole MH 02580

Manhole cover MC 02580Manual MANManual air vent MAV 15180Manual damper MD metal deck 15820Manual transfer switch MTS 16410Manual volume damper MVD 15820Manufactured MFDManufacturer MFR mass flow rateManufacturer's recommendation MFR RECManufacturing MFGMaple Flooring Manufacturer's Association MFMA Metal Framing Manufacturer's Association 09640Marble base MRB 09380Marble floor MRF 09630Marble Institute of America MIA *Marble threshold MRT 09630Marker MKRMasonite -----Masonry opening MO motor operated *Mass flow rate MFR manufacturerMaster antenna television system MATV 16700

mechanical contractor; medicine cabinet; metal-clad; moisture content; moment connection




Master bedroom MBR memberMaster switch MSWMasterkeyed MKD 08700Masthead MHDMastic -----Mastic floor MF mill finish 09640Material MATLMaterials list ML metal lath; monolithicMatrix MTXMaximum MAXMaximum overcurrent protection MOCP 15700Mean sea level MSLMean temperature difference MTD mountedMeasure MEASMechanical MECH

Mechanical contractor MCMechanical engineer ME medicalMechanical room MECH RMMedical MEDMedical cabinet MC 10820Medium MEDMedium density overlay MDOMedium pressure MPT 15190Medium pressure gas MPG miles per gallon 15190Medium pressure return MPR 15180Medium pressure steam MPS 15180Medium temperature hot water MTHW 15180Meeting MTG mountingMegahertz MHz 16700 16800Megavolt-ampere MVA 16300Megawatt MW microwave 16300Megawatt hour MWh 16300

manhole cover; medicine cabinet; metal-clad; moisture content; moment connection




Melamine MELMember MBR master bedroomMembrane MEMBMembrane waterproofing MWP 07130Memorandum MEMOMercury HgMeridian MERMetal MTL *Metal base MTLBMetal corner bead MCB main circuit breaker 09200Metal deck MD manual damper 05300Metal door MTLD 08100Metal flashing MTLF 07620Metal Framing Manufacturer's Association MFMA Maple Flooring Manufacturer's Association 05160Metal lath ML materials list; monolithic 09205Metal lath and plaster ML&P 09205Metal nosing -----Metal oxide semiconductor MOS 16140Metal partition MTLP 10600Metal roof MTLR 07140 07610Metal threshold MT mount 08720

Metal-clad MC 16300Meter mMeters per second m/sMethyl ethyl ketone MEKMezzanine MEZZ 13120Microphone MIC 16820Microwave MW megawatt 11420Middle MIDMiles per gallon MPG medium pressure gasMiles per hour MPHMilitary standard MIL STD

manhole cover; medicine cabinet; mechanical contractor; moisture content; moment connection




Mill finish MF mastic floorMilliampere mA 16290Millimeter mmMillion gallons per day MGD 02530Millisecond msMillivolt mV 16290Milliwatt mW 16290Millwork MLWK 06220Minimum MIN minuteMinimum circuit amps MCS 15700Minute MIN minimumMirror MIRR 08830 10800Mirror glass -----Miscellaneous MISCMiscellaneous metal -----Miter MITMixed air MA 15700Mixed air temperature MAT 15700Mixing box MB machine bolt; mail box 15700Model MOD modify; module; motor operated damperModified bitumen MOD BIT 07580Modify MOD model; module; motor operated damperModulator-demodulator MODEMModule MOD model; modify; motor operated damperModulus of elasticity E eastModulus of section ZMoisture MSTRE

Moisture content MC 06060Moisture resistant MRMolding (moulding) MLDGMoment M

manhole cover; mechanical contractor; medicine cabinet; metal-aid; moment connection




Moment connection MCMoment of inertia I interstate (highway)Monitor MON monumentMonolithic ML materials list; metal lath 09410Monument MON monitorMop rack MOPR 08710Mop service basin MSB 15410Mop sink MS machine screw; motor starter 15410Mop/broom holder MBHMotor MOT 16220Motor control center MCC 16440Motor direct connect MDC 16420Motor generator MG 16230Motor operated MO masonry openingMotor operated damper MOD model; modify; module 15820Motor operated valve MOV 15110Motor starter MS machine screw; mop sink 16400Mount MT metal thresholdMount Pleasant city water MPCWMounted MTD mean temperature differencesMounting MTG meetingMovable MVBLMullion MULL 08410 08900Multiple MULTMultizone MZ 15720 15730Municipal MUNIC

NNameplate NPL nickel platedNarrow NARNarrow stile NS near side; no scale 08210National NATL

manhole cover; mechanical contractor; medicine cabinet; metal-clad; moisture content




NAAMMNational Building Code NBCNational Bureau of Standards NBCNational Electrical Code NEC *

NEMA *National Fenestration Rating Council MFRCNational Fire Code NFC *National Fire Protection Association NFPA *National Institute of Building Sciences NIBS

NISTNational Paint and Coatings Association NPCA 09900National Roofing Contractor's Association NRCA *Natural NATNatural gas G girder; ground 15190Near face NFNear side NS narrow stile; no scaleNegative NEGNegotiated NEGTDNet weight NT WTNeutral NEUTNewton N northNickel NKLNickel cooper NICOPNickel cooper alloy NCANickel plated NPL nameplateNickel silver NI SLNight light NL 16500No paint NPNo scale NS narrow stile; near sideNoise criteria NCA normally closed 15700Noise isolation class NIC not in contract 09800 15080

National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturer's

National Electrical Manufacturer's Association

National Institute of Standards and Technology




Noise reduction NR 15700Noise reduction coefficient NRC 15700Nominal NOMNoncombustible NCOMBLNonflammable NONFLMBNonfused NFSD 16410Nonloadbering NLB 16420Nonmagnetic NMAGNon-metallic NM 16130Non-reinforced concrete pipe NRCP 02630Nonremovable NRPNon-slip stair nosing -----Nonstandard NON STDNormal NORMNormally closed NC noise criteriaNormally open NO numberNorth N newtonNot applicable NANot exceeding NENot in contract NIC noise isolation class 01110Not to scale NTSNotice of clarification NOCNotice to proceed NTP 00550Number NO normally openNumeral NUM

OObscure glass OGL 08810Obscure wired glass OWGL 08800Observation window OBW 08580

OSHA *Occupy OCCOctagon OCT

Occupational Safety and Health Administration




Office OFFOil circuit breaker OCB 16340Oil circuit recloser OCR 16330Oil gage OGA 16270Oil level OLVL 16270Oil pressure OPRS 16270Oil proof OPOil seal OSL 15190Oil switch OS 15190Oil temperature gauge OTG 16270On center OCOne thousand gallons per hour MGPHOne thousand square feet MSFOpaque OPQOpen web steel joistsOpening OPNGOperable OPROperating room OR outside radiusOperating steam pressure OSP 15180Opposite OPPOpposite hand OPHOptimum OPT optionalOptional OPT optimumOrdnance ORD overflow roof drainOrganic ORGOriginal ORIGOrnamental ORN *Ounce OZOut to out O/OOutlet OUT 15850 16140Outside air OA overall 15700Outside air damper OAD 15820Outside air grille OAG 15850Outside air intake OAI 15850




Outside diameter OD outside dimensionOutside dimension OD outside diameterOutside face OFOutside face of studs OFSOutside radius OR operating roomOver O/Overall OA outside airOvercurrent OVC 16400Overflow OVFLOverflow drain OFD 15160Overflow roof drain ORD ordnance 07710Overhang OHOverhead (coiling) door OH DR 08330Overload OL 16420Override OVRDOwner furnished/contractor installed OF/CI 01110Owner furnished/owner installed OF/OI 01110Oxygen O

PPackage PKGPackaged terminal air conditioner PTAC 15760

Paint PTPainted base PB panelboard; panic bar; pull box; pushbuttonPainted metal PMET

PDCA 09910Pair PR pipe rail; pumped returnPanel PNLPanel point PP polypropylene (plastic); push/pull

Panelboard PB 16440

pipe thread; pneumatic tube; post-tensioned; pressure treated

Painting and Decorating Contractors of America

painted base; panic bar; pull box; pushbutton




Panic bar PB 08710Panic bolt PANB 08710Paper cup dispenser PCD 10810Paper towel dispenser PTD printed 10810Paper towel dispenser and receptacle PTDR 10810Paper towel receptacle PTR 10810Paragraph PARAParallel PAR parapetParapet PAR parallel 07620Parenthesis PARENParging PARG 07110Parking PRKG *Parking garage PK GARParking lot PK LOTParkway PKWYPart number PNPartial PARTParticleboard PBD 06160 06400Partition PTN 09250 10160Parts per million PPMPascal PaPass window PW 08580Passenger PASSPass-through window -----Paste -----Pattern PATPaved PV 02700Paved road PV RD 02700Pavement -----Paving PVG 02700Pedestal PEDPegboard PGBD 06200Pendant PEND

painted base; panelboard; pull box; pushbutton




Penetrate PENPenny (nail) D deep; depth 06090Penthouse PH phase 13120 15850Percent PCTPerforated PERF perform *Perform PERF perforatedPerimeter PERIMPeriod PERPermanent PERMPerpendicular PERPPetroleum PETRO 11500 15190Pharmacy PHARPhase PH penthouse *Phase meter PM 16430Phillips head screw PHSPhotoelectric PE pneumatic electric 16100Photoelectric cell PEC 16100Photograph PHOTO

Piece PCPilaster PIL 04220 06440Piling PLG 02400Pipe anchor PA power amplifier; public address 15060Pipe rail PR pair; pumped return 05520Pipe sleeve PSL 15120

Pipe thread PT 15105Pitch pocket -----Pivoted PIV post indicator valvePlace PLCPlant mix bituminous concrete PMBC 02065Plaster PLAS plastic 09210Plaster wall PLST WL 09210Plastic PLAS plaster

point of curve; polycarbonate; portland cement

paint; pneumatic tube; post-tensioned; pressure treated




Plastic laminate PLAM 06065Plate glass PL GL 08810Platform PLAT 14830Plexiglass -----Plumb PLBPlumbing PLBG 15410Plywood PLYWD *Pneumatic PNEU *Pneumatic electric PE photoelectric 15925

Pneumatic tube PT 14580 15905Point of curve PC piece; polycarbonate; portland cementPoint of intersection PIPole P pumpPolished POLPolished plate glass PPGL 08810Polycarbonate PC piece; point of curve; portland cementPolychlorinated biphenyl PCBPolyethylene (plastic) POLYPolyisobutylene (plastic) PIBPolypropylene (plastic) PP panel point; push/pullPolystyrene (plastic) PSL pull stationPolyvinyl acetate PVAPolyvinyl chloride (plastic) PVCPolyvinyl fluoride (plastic) PVFPorcelain PORC 05080Portable PORTPortable water POTWPortland cement PC piece; point of curve; polycarbonate 03600 09220Portland Cement Association PCA 03600 09220Portland cement plaster PCP 09920Position POS positivePositive POS positionPost indicator valve PIV pivoted 02510 13910

paint; pipe thread; post-tensioned; pressure-treated




Post office PO purchase order

Post-tensioned PT 03380Post-tensioned concrete PT CONC 03380Pound LBPound-force LBFPound-force per cubic foot LBF/CFPound-force per foot LBF/FTPound-force per horsepower LBF/HPPound-force per hour LBF/HPound-force per inch LBF/INPound-force per minute LBF/MINPound-force per square foot LBF/SFPound-force per square inch LBF/SIPounds per cubic foot PCFPounds per linear foot PLFPounds per square foot PSFPounds per square inch PSIPounds per square inch absolute PSIAPounds per square inch, gage PSIGPour -----Poured in place -----Power PWR 16000Power amplifier PA pipe anchor; public address 16800Power factor PF *Power line POW LN 16300Power panel -----Power pole -----Power roof exhaust PRE 15830

Power roof ventilator PRV 15830Precast PRCST *Precast concrete PCC precool coil 03400Precast/Pressed Concrete Institute PCI 03400

paint; pipe thread; pneumatic tube; pressure-treated

pressure reducing valve; pressure regulator valve; pressure relief valve.




Precool coil PCC precast concrete 15760Precut -----Prefabricate PREFABPreference PREFPrefinish PREFINPre-fit -----Preformed PREFMDPreheat coil PHC 15760Preliminary PRELIMPremolded PRMLD 02090 07920Premolded expansion joint PEJ 02090Preparation PREPPressure PRESSPressure drop or difference PD 15860Pressure gage PG profile grade 13420Pressure reducing station PRS 15110 15120

Pressure reducing valve PRV 15110 15120

Pressure regulator valve PRV 15110

Pressure relief valve PRV 15110Pressure switch PRESS SW 15920Pressure temperature relief valve PTRV

Pressure treated PT 06070Prestressed concrete PS CONC 03380Pre-trimmed -----Previous PREVPrimary PRIPrimary chill water pump PMPPrimary chilled water return PCHWRPrimary chilled water supply PCHWSPrimary hot water return PHWR 15180

power roof ventilator; pressure regulator valve; pressure relief valvepower roof ventilator; pressure reducing valve; pressure relief valvepower roof ventilator; pressure regulator valve; pressure reducing valve

paint; pipe thread; pneumatic tube; post-tensioned




Primary hot water supply PHWS 15180Prime coat -----Primer -----Principal PRINPrinted PTD paper towel dispenserProbable maximum flood PMFProduction PRODProfile grade PG pressure gageProject PROJProperty PROPProperty line PLProvisional PROVPSF absolute PSFA 15130PSF gage PSFG 15130Public address PA pipe anchor; power amplifier 16820

Pull box PB 16130Pull station PS polystyrene (plastic) 13850Pump P pole 15130Pump discharge PDISCH 15130Pump suction PMPSCT 15130Pumped condensate CNDPPumped return PR pair; pipe rail 15180Purchase order PO post officePurlins PURPurse shelf PSHPush rod PRDPush/pull PP panel point; polypropylene (plastic)Push/pull plate PP PL

Pushbutton PB 16420

QQuadrangle QUAD quadrant

painted base; panelboard; panic bar; pushbutton

painted base; panelboard; panic bar; pull box




Quadrant QUAD quadrangleQuadruple receptacle outlet 4OUT 16140Quality QUALQuality assurance QA 01430Quality control QC 01430Quality control review QCR 01430Quality management QMQuantity QTYQuarry QRY 09330Quarry tile QT 09330Quarry tile base QTB 09330Quarry tile floor QTF 09330Quarter QTRQuotation QUOT

RRabbeted RABRadian RAD radiator; return air ductRadiation RADNRadiation hazard RAD HAZRadiator RAD radian; return air duct 15760Radio frequency RF resilient flooring 16800Radius R range; riser; thermal resistanceRailing RLGRailroad RR roll roofing *Rain water downspout RDSRain water gutter RGUTRain water leader RWLRange R radius; riser; thermal resistance 11400Rapid start RS rough sawnRate of flow Q heat transferRating RTGReactive kilovolt amperes RKVA 16270Received RECD




Receiver RCVR 16800Receptacle RECPT 16140Reception RCPTNRecessed RECRecessed waste receptacle RWR 10800Reciprocal RECIPRecirculate RECIRCRecirculate pump RECIRCPRecreation room REC ROOMRectangle RECTReducer RDC 15105Redwood RWD 06100Reference REF refrigerator 14120Reflect REFLReflected ceiling plan RCP reinforced concrete pipeRefractory REFR refrigeration 04500Refrigerant RFGT 15600Refrigerant discharge RD road; roof drain 15610Refrigerant hot gas RHG 15610Refrigerant liquid line RLL 15610Refrigerant suction line RSL 15610Refrigeration REFR refractory 15610Refrigerator REF reference 11400Register REG regulation 15850Regulation REG registerReheat coil RHC 15760Reheat valve RHV 15760Reinforce REINFReinforced brick masonry RBM 04200Reinforced concrete RC remote control 03300Reinforced concrete box RCB 02640Reinforced concrete culvert pipe RCCP 02640Reinforced concrete pipe RCP reflected ceiling plan 02630Reinforcement -----




Reinforcing bar -----Reinforcing steel RST 03210Reinforcing steel bars REBAR 03210 04080Relative humidity RH right hand; roof hatchRelief valve RV roof vent; roof ventilator 15110Remodel -----Remote control RC reinforced concrete Removable REMRepair REPReplace REPLReproduce REPRORequest for information RFIRequest for proposal RFPRequire REQRequired REQDResearch and development R&DResilient RESIL 09600Resilient base RB rubber base 09650Resilient flooring RF radio frequency 09650Restroom RESTReturn RETReturn air RA 15850Return air duct RAD radian; radiator 15810Return air fan RA FAN 15830Return air grille RA GR 15850Return air temperature RAT 15810Reveal RVLReverse RVSReverse osmosis RVSORevision REV revolutionsRevolutions REV revisionsRevolutions per minute RPM 16220Revolutions per second RPS 16220Rheostat RHEO




Right RTGRight hand RH relative humidity; roof hatchRight hand reverse RHRRight of way ROWRigid insulation, solid RDG INS 07210Riser R radius; range; thermal resistanceRoad RD refrigerant discharge; roof drainRoadway RWRobe hook RB HKRocklath -----Roll roofing RR railroad 07580Rolling steel door RSD 08160 08330Roof drain RD refrigerant discharge; road 15160Roof hatch RH relative humidity; right handRoof leader RL 15160Roof top unit RTU 15730Roof vent RV relief valve; roof ventilator 07720Roof ventilator RV relief valve; roof vent 07720Roofing RFG *Room RMRoom air conditioner RACRoom monitor system RMS root mean square 15730Root mean square RMS room monitor system 13800Rough opening RORough sawn RS rapid startRound RNDRound head machine screw RHMSRound head wood screw RHWSRubber RBRRubber base RB resilient base 09650Rubber tile floor RTF 09650Runway RWYRusting steel -----




SSaddle SDLSafety factor SF square foot (feet); supply fanSafety nosing -----Safety valve SV sheet vinyl 15110Salvage SALV 01730 02220Sample SAMPSand -----Sandblast SDBL 03360 04930Sanitary SANSanitary napkin dispenser SND 10810Sanitary napkin disposal unit SNDU 10810

Sanitary Sewer SS 02530 15150Saturate SAT suspended acoustical tileSchedule SCHEDSchedule of values SOV shut off valve 01290Schematic SCHEMSchool SCHScored joint SJ slip jointScreen SCRN 10240Scupper SCP 07600Scuttle -----Sea level SL spot lightSealant SLNT 07920Seamless SMLSSeat cover dispenser SCD 10800Secondary chilled water pump SCHWPSecondary chilled water return SCHWRSecondary chilled water supply SCHWSSecondary hot water return SHWR 15180Secondary hot water supply SHWS 15180Section SECT

service sink; standing seam (roof); steam supply; storm sewer




Segment SEGSelect SELSemiconductor controlled rectifier SCR shower curtain rod 16260Sensible heat SH shingles; single hung (window) 15700Sensible heat gain SHG 15700Sensible heat ratio SHR shower 16290Sensor SNSRSeparate SEP 02540Septic tank SEP TNKService SVCE

Service sink SS 15410Sewage SWG 02530Sewer SWR 02530Shading coefficient SC solid coreShaft SHT sheetShaft (elevator) SHFTShaft horsepower SFT HP 16220Sheathing SHTHGSheet SHT shaftSheet metal SM silty sand; small; smooth 07600Sheet metal (flashing) SHT MTL FLASH 07620Sheet vinyl SV safety valveSheeting -----Shelving SHVShingles SH sensible heat; single hung (window) 07310

Shop drawings SD 01330Short circuit capacity SCC 16400Shoulder SHLDRShower SHR sensible heat ratio 15410Shower curtain rod SCR semiconductor controlled rectifier 12440Shower drain SHRD 15150Shower head SHR HD 15410

sanitary sewer; standing seam (roof); steam supply; storm sewer

smoke detector; soap dispenser; storm drain; supply duct




Shut off valve SOV schedule of values 15110Shutter SHTR *Sidewalk SW switch 02775Siding SDG 07460Signal SIGSilty gravel GM 02325Silty sand SM sheet metal; small; smooth 02325Similar SIMSingle SGLSingle acting (door) SA supply air 08100Single hung (window) SH sensible heat; shingles 08520Single pole, double throw SPDT 16140Single pole, single throw SPST 16140Single receptacle floor outlet FLOUTS 16130Single receptacle outlet SOUT 16130single throw ST stairs; street 16140Sink -----Sketch SKSkydome -----Skylight SKLT 08600Skylite -----Sleeve SLVSliding SLDGSliding glass door SGD 08160Slip joint SJ scored joint 15120Slop sink -----Small SM sheet metal; silty sand; smoothSmoke SMK 13850 15820Smoke damper SDMPR 15820

Smoke detector SD 13850 15905Smooth SM sheet metal; silty sand; smallSnow melt heating system SMHS

shop drawings; soap dispenser; storm drain; supply duct




Soap dispenser SD 10800Society of American Registered Architects SARASoftwood SFTWDSolder SLDRSolenoid valve SOLV 15120Solid concrete masonry unit SCMU 04220Solid core SC shading coefficientSolid core wood door SCWD 08210Solid plastic SP standpipe; sump pit 06600Solution SOLNSolvent SLVTSound insulation SND INS 07210 09250Sound transmission class STC 15830South S

SBCCISpace heater SPHSpeaker SPKR 16820Special SPCLSpecial finish SP FINSpecific gravity SP GRSpecification SPECSplash block SB 02630Spline SPLSpot elevation SP ELSpot light SL sea level 06500Sprinkler SPKLR 02810 13900Sprinkler line SPR 13930Spruce-pine-fir SPF 06060Square SQSquare bar SQ BRSquare centimeter; centimeter squared cm2Square foot (feet) SF safety factor; supply fan

shop drawings; smoke detector; storm drain; supply duct

Southern Building Code Congress International




Square inch SQ INSquare kilometer KM2Square meter M2Square millimeter MM2Square yard SQ YDStaggered STAGStained glass ST GL 12170Stainless STNLSStainless steel SST *Stainless steel pipe SSP 15105Stairs ST single throw; street *Standard STDStandard cubic feet per minute SCFM 15850Standard cubic feet per second SCFS 15800Standard temperature and pressure STP 15730

Standing seam (roof) SS 07410 07610Standpipe SP solid plastic; sump pit 13975Start/stop S/S 16420Static pressure ST PRStation STAGSteam STM *Steam 150 STM 150Steam 450 STM 450Steam gage SG 15905Steam generator ST GEN 15510Steam manhole SMH 02580Steam return STMR 15180

Steam supply STMS 15180Steam working pressure STWP 15510Steel Deck Institute SDI Steel Door Institute 05300Steel Door Institute SDI Steel Deck Institute 08100Steel joist STL JST 05210

sanitary sewer; service sink; steam supply; storm sewer

sanitary sewer; service sink; standing seam (roof); storm sewer




Steel Joist Institute SJI 05210Steel lintel STL LNTL 05500Steel plate STL PL 05100Steel roof deck STL RF DK 05310Steel truss STL TR 05120Steel tube STL TB 05120Steel Window Institute SWI 08510Stepping STPGStiffener STIFStirrup STIRStorage STORStoreroom STRM

Storm drain SD 02630Storm drain manhole SDMH 02630

Storm sewer SS 02630 15160Storm water ST W 02630Straight STR strike; stringersStrainer STNLS 15120Street ST single throw; stairsStrike STR straight; stringers 08710Stringers STR straight; strikeStrobe STRB 13850Strobe/horn STRB/HRN 13850Structural STRUCTStructural clay tile SCT 04210Structural engineer SEStructural steel STRUCT STL 05120Stucco -----Styrene butadiene styrene SBSSubfloor SUB FL 06160Subparagraph SUBPARSubsoil drain SSD 15150

shop drawings; smoke detector; smoke dispenser; supply duct

sanitary sewer; service sink; standing seam (roof); steam supply




Substitute SUBSubstrate SBSTRSuction SUCTSufficient SUFSummary SUMSump pit SP solid plastic; standpipe 15440Sump pump SMP 15440Sump tank SUTK 15440Supervisor SUPVRSupplement SUPPLSupplementary SUPSupply SPLYSupply air SA single acting (door) 15810Supply air grille SAG 15850

Supply duct SD 15810Supply fan SF safety factor; square foot (feet) 15830Support SPRTSuppression SUPNSurface SURFSurfaced four sides S4S 06060Surfaced one side S1S 06060Surfaced two sides S2S 06060Surround SURRSurveillance camera SURV CAM 13700Surveillance equipment SURV EQUIP 13700Surveillance monitor SURV MON 13700Survey SURVSuspend SUSPSuspended acoustical plaster ceiling SAPC 09120Suspended acoustical tile SAT saturate 09130Suspended acoustical tile ceiling SATC 09130Suspended ceiling SUSP CLG 09120Suspended plaster ceiling SPC 09120

shop drawings; smoke detector; soap dispenser; storm drain




Suspended unit heater SUH 15760Swing door SWDR 08110 08210Switch SW sidewalk 16140Switchboard SWBD 16440Switchgear SWGR 16430Symbol SYMSymmetrical SYMMSynthetic SYNTHSystem SYS

TTable of content TOC top of concrete; top of curb 00010Tabulate TABTackboard TK BD 10120Tangent TANTar -----Technical TECHTelephone TEL 16720

Telephone control panel TCP 16720Telephone equipment room TER terrazzoTelephone floor outlet FOUTT 16720Telephone jack TEL JK 16130 16720Telephone outlet TEL OUT 16130 16720Telephone pole TP total pressure; twisted pair 02850Telephone terminal board TTB 16720Television TV 16850Television outlet TVOUT 16130Temperature TEMP temporaryTemperature and pressure valve T&P VALVE 15110Temperature control panel TCP telephone control panel; traffic control plan 15915Temperature control valve TCV 15110Temperature difference TD towel dispenser; trench drain 15760Tempered TMPD *

temperature control panel; traffic control plan




Tempered glass TMPD GL 08810Tempered hardboard TEMP HDBD 06250Temporary TEMP temperature Temporary benchmark TBMTensile strength TS tube steelTerminal TERMTerminal unit controller TUC 15915Terra cotta TC 04210Terrazzo TER telephone equipment room 09400Test boring-xx (e.g. TB-01) TB-xxThermal THERMThermal conductance C VALUEThermal conductivity K VALUEThermal resistance R radius; range; riserThermopane -----Thermostat TSTAT 15905Thickness THKThousand K kelvinThousand board feet MBFThousand Btu per hour MBtuHThousand cubic feet MCFThousand feet board measure MBMThousand foot/pounds KIP FTThousand pounds KIP Thread THDThreshold THRES 08720Through THRUThrough bolt TB towel barThroughout THRUOUTTile Council of America TCA 09300Time and materials T&MTo floor above TFATo floor below TFBToilet (plumbing fixture) -----




Toilet paper dispenser TPD 10800Toilet paper holder TPH 09305Tolerance TOLTongue and groove T&GTop and bottom T&BTop elevation TETop of --------- TOTop of beam TOBTop of concrete TOC table of content; top of curb 03300Top of concrete footing TOC FTG 03300Top of concrete wall TOC WALL 03300Top of curb TOC table of content; top of concreteTop of finish floor TFFTop of floor TOF top of footing; top of frameTop of footing TOF top of floor; top of frameTop of foundation TO FDNTop of frame TOF top of floor; top of footingTop of joist TOJ *Top of manhole TMH 02530 02630Top of masonry TOM 04200Top of parapet TOP top of pavementTop of pavement TOP top of parapet 02740 02750Top of rim TR towel rackTop of slab TOS top of steelTop of steel TOS top of slab 05120Top of truss TOTTop of wall TOWTopography TOPOTotal dynamic head TDH 15130Total pressure TP telephone pole; twisted pairTotal quality management TQMTowel bar TB through bolt 10800Towel dispenser TD temperature difference; trench drain 10810Towel dispenser/receptacle TDR 10810




Towel rack TR top of rim 10800Towel shelf TSH 10800Tower water TWTower water return TWRTower water supply TWS

Traffic control plan TCPTransfer XFERTransfer grille TG 15850Transformer XFMR 16460Transom TRANS transparent 06460 08100Transparent TRANS transomTransparent wood finish TRANS WD FIN 09330Transverse expansion joint TEJ 05810Tread T *Treated TRTDTreated water return TWR 15140Treated water supply TWS 15140Trench drain TD temperature difference; towel dispenser 15150 15160True north TNTub/shower T/S 15410Tube steel TS tensile strength 05500Tunnel TNLTurnbuckle TRNBKLTurnpike TNPKTwindow -----Twist lock TL 16140Twisted pair TP telephone pole; total pressure 16700Twisted pair shielded TPS 16700Typical TYP

UUltimate ULTUltraviolet UV

telephone control panel; temperature control panel




Undercut UCUndercut door UCD *Underfloor duct UFD 05320 16130Underground UGNDUnderwriters Laboratories ULUnexcavated UNEXUnfinish UNFINUniform UNIFUniform Building Code UBC *Uniform Fire Code UFC *Uniform Mechanical Code UMC *Uniform Plumbing Code UPC *Uninterruptible power supply UPS 16230 16260Unit heater UH 15760Unit of sound level dBA *Unit weight UWTUniversal UNIVUnless noted UNUnless noted otherwise UNOUnless otherwise noted UONUnpaved road UNPV RDUntwisted pair UTP 16720Urinal UR 15140Utility URTILUtility pole UP 02580

VV joint VJVacuum VAC vacuum line *Vacuum breaker VB valve box; vinyl base 15140Vacuum cleaner outlet VCO 11010Vacuum line VAC vacuum 11010

Vacuum pump VP 15210vanishing point; vapor pressure; velocity pressure; veneer plaster




Vacuum return pump VRP 15210Valve box VB vacuum breaker; vinyl base 15120

Vanishing point VPVanity VAN 12350Vapor barrier -----

Vapor pressure VPVapor proof VAP PRFVapor retarder VRP voltage regulator 03300 03390Variable air volume box VAV 15840Variable air volume box w/reheat VAVRVariable frequency VF 16260Variable frequency drive VFD 16260Variation VAR varies; volt ampere reactiveVaries VAR variation; volt ampere reactiveVehicle VEHVelocity VEL

Velocity pressure VP 15800Veneer VNR 04800

Veneer plaster VP 09210Vent stack VS voltmeter switch 10310Vent through roof VTR 07720 15105Ventilation VENT ventilatorVentilator VENT ventilation *Veranda VRNDAVerify VRFYVerify in field VIF 01710Vertical VERTVertical curve VCVertical grain VGVertical unit heater VUH 15760

vacuum pump; vapor pressure; velocity pressure; veneer plaster

vacuum pump; vanishing point; velocity pressure; veneer plaster

vacuum pump; vanishing point; vapor pressure; veneer plaster

vacuum pump; vanishing point; vapor pressure; velocity pressure




Very high frequency VHF 16800Very high output VHOVestibule VESTVibration VIBVicinity VICVideo VID 16840Video amplifier VIDAMP 16840Video integration VINTVillage VILVinyl base VB vacuum breaker; valve box 09650Vinyl composition tile VCT vitrified clay tile 09650Vinyl faced acoustical tile VFAT 09510Vinyl tile -----Vinyl wall covering VWC 09720Vinyl wall fabric VWF 09720Viscosity VISCVisqueen -----Visual VISVitreous VITVitrified clay tile VCT vinyl composition tileVolatile organic compound VOCVolt V *Volt ampere VA *Volt ampere reactive VAR variation; varies *Voltage VOLT *Voltage drop VD volume damper *Voltage regulator VR vapor retarder 16280Voltage relay VRLY 16280Volt-ammeter VAM 16490Voltmeter switch VS vent stack 16440Volume VOLVolume damper VFR voltage drop 15820Volumeric flow rate -----




WWainscot WSCTWall ash urn WAU 12460Wall board -----Wall cabinets W CAB 06410 12350Wall cleanout WCO 15150Wall covering WC water closet; water column 09700Wall fabric WFAB 09720Wall hung WH wall hydrant; water heater; weep hole 15410Wall hydrant WH wall hung; water heater; weep hole 15410Wall to wall W/WWarehouse WHSEWarm white WW wastewater; wireway 16580Warm white deluxe WWX 16580Warnock Hershey International -----Warranty WARR 01780Wash fountain WF wide flange 15410Waste W watt; west; wideWaste disposer WDSP 11400Waste water WW warm white; wirewayWater WTRWater brine WTR BWater chiller WCHR 15620Water city WTR CWater closet WC wall covering; water column 15410Water closet, wall hung WC WL HNG 15410Water column WC wall covering; water closet 15700Water cooled WCLDWater cooler WCLR 15410Water cooler, wall hung WCL WL MTD 15410Water cooling towerWater elevation WT ELWater gage WG 15700




Water hammer arrestor WHA 15410Water heater WH wall hung; wall hydrant; weep hole 15480Water jacket WJWater line WL wind load 02510 15105Water meter WM wire mesh 15140Water pressure drop WPD 02510 15105

Water pump WP 15130Water repellent WR watertight; weightWater table WTWaterproof membrane WPM 07130Waterproofing WP water pump; weatherproof; working point 07100Watertight WT water table; weightWatt W waste; west; wide *Watthour meter WHM 16210Weather WEAWeather resistant WR water repellent; wire ropeWeather seal WSL 08720Weatherproof WP water pump; waterproofing; working pointWeatherstrip WS 08720Weep hole WH wall hung; wall hydrant; water heater 04090Weight WT water table; watertightWelded WLDWelded wire fabric WWF 03220Welded wire mesh WWM 03300West W waste; watt; wideWet bulb WB wood base 15700Wet bulb temperature WBT 15700Where occurs WO work orderWide W waste; watt; westWide flange WF wash fountain 15120Wind load WL water lineWindow WDW 08050Window and Door Manufacturers Association WDMA 08210 08550

waterproofing; weatherproof; working point weather resistant; wire rope




Window unit WU 11030Wire glass -----Wire mesh WM water meter 03300Wire rope WR water repellent; weather resistant 05150Wired glass WGL 08810Wireway WW warm white; waste water 16130With W/Without W/OWood WD wood door *Wood base WB wet bulb 06450Wood blocking WBL 06100Wood door WD wood 06210Wood door and frame WDF 08250Wood frame WFR 06460Wood furring strips WFS 06100Wood louvers WD LOUV 08200Wood paneling WDP 06200 06400Work order WO where occursWorking point WP water pump; waterproofing; weatherproofWorking pressure WPR 15180Working steam pressure WSP 15180Wrought brass WBS 05500Wrought iron WI 05700

YYard YD yard drain; yard drainage pipeYard cleanout YCO 15150Yard drain YD yard; yard drainage pipeYard drainage pipe YD yard; yard drainYard hydrant YH 02080Yard inlet YIYear YR

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