TERMS AND ABBREVIATONS ABBREVIATIONS REVISED 14 APRIL 06 PAGE 1 1PH Single-phase 1P Single pole 1WAY One way 2/C Two-conductor 2WAY Two-way 3/C Three-conductor 3PH Three-phase 3PLY Three-ply 3WAY Three-way 4/C Four-conductor 4OUT Quadruple receptacle outlet 4PDT Four-pole double throw 4PST Four-pole single throw 4W Four-wire 4WAY Four-way A ABAN Abandon ABBRV Abbreviation ABNL Abnormal AFC Above finished counter automatic frequency control AFF Above finished floor AFG Above finished grade AFS Above finished slab ASC Above suspended ceiling ABRSV Abrasive Ha Abrasive hardness ABRSV RES Abrasive resistant ABS Absolute acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation amps short circuit; asphalt surface course
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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
Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
amps short circuit; asphalt surface course
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
back of curb; bolt circle; bookcase; bottom chord; brick color; building code
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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; bottom chord; brick color; building code
back of curb; between centers; bolt circle; bookcase; bottom chord; building code
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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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
CCAB CabinetCUH Cabinet unit heater 15760CTV Cable television 16850CALC CalculateCLKJ Calked joint----- CalkingCAL CalorieCAM Camber
chemical waste line; clockwise; cold water piping; cool white
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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
Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
----- 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
casement window; clockwise; cold water piping; cool white
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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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
carriage bolt; catch basin; cement base; ceramic base
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
carbon monoxide; cased opening; Certificate of Occupancy; cleanout; company
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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 *
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
FFAB Fabric 12050FWC Fabric wallcovering 09700FA Face area final assembly; fire alarm; fresh airFC BRK Face brick 04210
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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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
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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
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HHMR HammerHD Hand dryer heavy duty 10810HH Hand hole 16520HS Hand sink heat-strengthened (glass); high strength 15410
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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LHS Left hand side----- LexanLIB LibraryLT LightLED Light emitting diode 16510LT GA Light gage
Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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)
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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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
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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
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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
Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
----- 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
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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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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)
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
TR Towel rack top of rim 10800TSH Towel shelf 10800TW Tower waterTWR Tower water returnTWS Tower water supply
Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Abbreviation Term Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
Term Abbreviation Shared Abbreviation Master Format
amps short circuit; asphalt surface course
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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
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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
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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
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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
Term Abbreviation Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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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
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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
back of curb; bolt circle; bookcase; bottom chord; brick color; building code
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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; 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
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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
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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
chemical waste line; clockwise; cold water piping; cool white
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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
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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
casement window; clockwise; cold water piping; cool white
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 *
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Term Abbreviation Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
Term Abbreviation Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
KKalamein door -----Kelvin K thousandKeyway KWYKickplate KPL 08710
impulses per second; inches per second; international pipe standard
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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 -----
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Term Abbreviation Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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Term Abbreviation Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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
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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) -----
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Toilet paper dispenser TPD 10800Toilet paper holder TPH 09305Tolerance TOLTongue and groove T>op 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
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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
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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
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
Term Abbreviation Shared Abbreviation Master Format
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 -----
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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
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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
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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