Abbreviations

Abbreviations List

Terms and abbreviations used in construction for naming of objects, materials, drawing notation or role fields
DescriptionAbbreviationTypes
Abseil Anchor PointAAPAsset
Access HatchACHAsset
Access PanelDRAPAsset
ActuatorACTRAsset
Actuator ValveAVLEAsset
ADSL LineADSLAsset
Air brickABAsset
Air conditioning (Mech)ACAsset
Air Conditioning UnitACUAsset
Air Handling UnitsAHUAsset
Air Source Heat PumpASHPAsset
Alarm PanelAPAsset
AlternateALTNotation
Alternating Current (Elect)ACNotation
Anchorage Points SafetyAPSAsset
AnnotationAnnoNotation
AntennaANTAsset
Arch springer height  SPNotation
ArchitraveARCAsset
Asbestos CementACMaterial
Asbestos Containing MaterialACMMaterial
Automatic Door DRAAsset
Automatic Opening VentAOVAsset
Automatic transfer switching equipment (TSE)ATSEAsset
Back inlet gullyBIGAsset
BalconyBalcAsset
Balcony CladdingBCLCAsset
Balcony DoorDRBAsset
Bathroom podsBRPAsset
BathtubBATHAsset
Beam heightBHtNotation
Bending momentor bench markBMNotation
Bicycle RackBKRKAsset
Bill of quantitiesBOQNotation
BlockworkBLKMaterial
BoilerBOLAsset
Boiler CommunalBOLCAsset
Boiler DomesticBOLDAsset
Boiler FlueBOLFAsset
Boosted cold water serviceBCWSAsset
Boosted hot water serviceBHWSAsset
Bore HoleBHAsset
Brick retaining wallBRWAsset
Brick wallBWAsset
BrickworkBWKMaterial
British Standard Pipe (Parallel thread)BSPNotation
British Standard Pipe Taper ThreadBSPTNotation
British Thermal UnitBTUNotation
Buggy ShelterBSAsset
Builders’ work in connection with servicesBWICNotation
BuildingBldgAsset
Building Maintenance UnitBMUAsset
Building Structure - SubstructureBSBCAsset
Building Structure - SuperstructureBSTCAsset
Building_transport_systemsBTSNotation
Call PointCLPAsset
Carbon Monoxide DetectorsDCMAsset
CarpetCARPAsset
Cast ironCIMaterial
Cavity BarrierCAVBAsset
CCTV Camera MountCTVMAsset
Cctv Data CabinetCTVDAsset
CCTV Network switchCTVSAsset
CCTV Network Video RecorderCTVVAsset
Central Mechanical Ventilation Unit (cMEV)CMEVAsset
Chain link fenceCLFAsset
Charger Scooter StoreSCDAsset
ChillersCHLLAsset
Cill height  CHtNotation
Circular hollow sectionCHSMaterial
Cleaning MaintenanceCMNotation
Close boarded fenceCBFAsset
Close Coupled CistermCCAsset
Cold Rooms/Food StorageCRSAsset
Cold water serviceCWSNotation
Cold Water Storage TankCWSTAsset
Combined Heat and Power EngineCHPEAsset
Commissioning valve -servicesCVAsset
Communal Heat NetworkCHNAsset
CommunicationsCOMSNotation
Compression FittingCFAsset
CompressorsCOMPAsset
concrete block wallCBWAsset
Concrete panel fenceCPFAsset
Concrete paving slabsCPSAsset
Concrete retaining wallCRWAsset
CondensersCONDAsset
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations CDMNotation
Construction jointCJNotation
Control PanelCPDRAsset
Control Panels & ControllersCPACAsset
CookersCOOKAsset
Cooling TowersCTOWAsset
Corrugated galvanized ironCGIAsset
Corrugated iron fenceCIFAsset
Cover level or centre lineCLNotation
Curtain Wall CWAsset
Damp-proof courseDPCAsset
Damp-proof membraneDPMAsset
Data OutletsDATOAsset
Data_networksDataAsset
Dead loadDLNotation
Detector HeatDHAsset
Detector SmokeDECSAsset
Disability HoistHOAsset
Disabled Refuge Communications Control PanelDRCCPAsset
DishwashersDWRAsset
DistributionDistNotation
Distribution BoardsDSTBAsset
Domestic hot waterDHWNotation
Door CloserDRICAsset
Door Entry Override ButtonDEOVAsset
Door Entry System -Dwelling Handset/PanelDRESAsset
DoorsDRAsset
Doorset Entrance ExternalDREEAsset
Doorset Entrance InternalDREIAsset
Doorset ExternalDREAsset
Doorset InternalDRIAsset
Dosing PotsDOSPAsset
Double check valveDCVAsset
Double switched socket outlet  DSSOAsset
Down pipeDPAsset
Drain cockDCAsset
Drain off valve  DOVAsset
Dry RiserDYRAsset
Dry Riser CabinetDYRCAsset
Dry Riser Landing ValvesDYRVAsset
Dry WallWPAsset
DuctingDCTAsset
Ductwork DampersDCTDAsset
Dust ArresterDSTAAsset
Electric Car Charging PointsECCPAsset
Electric Export MeterEXMEAsset
Electric MeterMREAsset
Electric ShowerSHWEAsset
Electric_power EPEPNotation
ElectricalElectNotation
Electrical SocketESAsset
Electricity control boxECBAsset
ElevationsELESNotation
Elevator MotorsLFTMAsset
Emergency luminairesLUEAsset
Emergency Shut Off ValveVESOAsset
End FeedEFNotation
Escalators_and_moving_walkwaysEMWAsset
EvaporatorsEVAPAsset
Existing levelELNotation
expanded polypropyleneEPPMaterial
Expanded PolystereneEPSMaterial
Expansion relief valve  ERVAsset
ExternalEXTNotation
External CanopyCANEAsset
External Wall ComponentWECAsset
External_site_worksESWNotation
factor of safetyFoSNotation
Fall Arrester DevicesFADAsset
Fan Coil UnitsFNCUAsset
FansFANAsset
Far faceFFNotation
FiltersFTRAsset
Filtration UnitsFIUTAsset
Finished floor levelFFLNotation
Fire Alarm PanelFAPAsset
Fire and Smoke DampersDAMPAsset
Fire BlanketFRBAsset
Fire CollarFRCRAsset
Fire CurtainFRCNAsset
Fire DoorDRFAsset
Fire Fighting LiftFFLTAsset
Fire hydrantFHAsset
Fire SoundersFRSAsset
Fire StoppingFRSPAsset
Fire SuppressionFSNotation
Fire_security_and_protectionFSPNotation
Firebreak ShuttersSHFAsset
Firefighters Override SwitchOSWFAsset
flexible connection  FCNotation
Floor FinishFFNotation
floor levelFLNotation
Foul WaterFWNotation
FreezerFREZAsset
FridgeREFAsset
Fridge/FreezersFRGZAsset
Garage DoorDRGAsset
Gas MetersGASMAsset
Gates Electric PedestrianGTPEAsset
General LightingLIGHTNotation
General structuralGSNotation
GeneratorGENAsset
Grilles & DiffusersGDFAsset
Ground Source Heat PumpsHTPGAsset
GulliesGULAsset
Hand RailHDRAsset
Heat ExchangersTHEAsset
Heat GeneratorsHTGAsset
Heat Interface UnitsHIUAsset
Heat MetersHTMAsset
Heat OutputHONotation
Heat PumpHTPAsset
Heat Pump CondenserHTPCAsset
Heat Pump Fan Coil UnitHPFCAsset
Heat_emittersHENotation
Heater BatteriesHTBTAsset
Heating System Pressure VesselHTSPVAsset
Heating_and_coolingHCNotation
Heating_ventilation_and_air_conditioningHVACAsset
heightHtNotation
High alumina cementHACMaterial
high density fibreboardHDFMaterial
High LevelHLNotation
High Level balanced FlueHLBFNotation
high tensileHTMaterial
Hob Built In ElectricHOBAsset
Hot Water HeatersHTHWAsset
hot water service  HWSNotation
Hot Water Storage TankHWSTAsset
HumidifiersHUMAsset
Insitu ConcreteRCMaterial
inspection cover   or inspection chamberICAsset
Insulation MaterialINSMAsset
Interface PanelsIPAsset
intermediate switchINTERAsset
InternalINTNotation
interwoven fence  IWFAsset
invert levelILNotation
InvertersPVIAsset
iron railing fenceIRFAsset
isolating valve  IVAsset
KeynotesKEYNNotation
Kitchen CabinetsKCUAsset
Kitchen Extractor HoodsEXHKAsset
Kitchen UnitsKTCAsset
LadderLADAsset
laminated strand lumberLSLMaterial
lamp post  LPAsset
Lan HubLANHAsset
LiftLFTAsset
Lighting ControlLTCAsset
Liquefied_petroleumPetrolMaterial
live loadLLNotation
local authorityLANotation
lockshield valve  LSVAsset
Low LevelLLNotation
LuminaireLUAsset
LV PanelsLVPAsset
mains cold water  MCWMaterial
man made mineral fibresMMMFMaterial
manholeMHAsset
Manual Opening VentsMOVAsset
mass concreteMCMaterial
Mechanical Ventilation ExtractMVEAsset
Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery UnitMVHRUAsset
Mechanical Ventilation SupplyMVSAsset
Mechanical Ventilation-CommunalMVCAsset
medium density fibreboardMDFMaterial
MeterMETAsset
Microwave OvensMOAsset
mild steelMSMaterial
MotorsMOTAsset
Moulded Case Circuit BreakersMCCBAsset
near face (reinforcement)NFNotation
non return valve  NRVNotation
Non-plottingNPLOTNotation
Not to scaleNTSNotation
ordinary Portland cementOPCMaterial
outside diameter or Ordnance datumODNotation
OvenOVAsset
Oven Built In ElectricOVBEAsset
Over headOHNotation
Packaged Combined Heat and Power (CHP) UnitsCHPUAsset
Palisade fence  PALFAsset
Panic Alarm Call PointACPPAsset
Panic Alarm PanelAPPAsset
Parallel flange channelPFCAsset
Paving SurfacePAVAsset
Pedestrian GateGTPAsset
Person Hoist FixedPHTFAsset
Person Hoist MobilePHTMAsset
Photovoltaic GeneratorsPVGAsset
Picket fence  PFAsset
Plate (steel connection)PLTAsset
Play and Outdoor Gym EquipmentPYGMAsset
Playground EquipmentPYEQAsset
Pocket (RC)PKTNotation
Point Heat DetectorsDECHAsset
Portland cement concretePCCMaterial
Post and rail fence  PRFAsset
Post and wire fence  PPWFAsset
PowerPWRNotation
Power Generation (inc. Generators)PWGEAsset
Power Sockets/IsolatorsPWSKAsset
Power SuppliesPWSAsset
Precast ConcretePCMaterial
Pulverised fuel ashPFAMaterial
PumpPMPAsset
Push-button LocksDROBAsset
PV InverterPVINAsset
RadiatorRADAsset
Rain ScreenRSCAsset
Rain Water PipeRWPAsset
RampRMPAsset
Rapid hardening Portland cementRHPCMaterial
ready-mixed concreteRMCMaterial
Rectangular hollow section RHSMaterial
Refuge Call PointsRCPAsset
Reinforced concrete RCMaterial
RetainingRETNotation
Retaining WallsWLRAsset
RevisionsREVSNotation
Road MarkingsRDMAsset
Rodding eye  REAsset
Rolled steel angleRSAAsset
Rolled steel joistRSJAsset
Roller ShuttersRLSAsset
Roof AnchorRFAAsset
Roof StructureRFSAsset
RoutersLHUNAsset
safety valve  SVAsset
Sanitary and Waste Water PlumbingSWWPAsset
SanitarywareSWRAsset
Satellite DishesSATDAsset
SectionsSecNotation
Security Alarm PanelsSAPSAsset
Security DevicesSEDVAsset
Sensors & Switching DevicesSSDAsset
ServersSERAsset
setting-out lineSOLNotation
setting-out pointSOPNotation
Sewage PumpPMPSAsset
Shower HeadsSHWHAsset
Shower Thermostatic ValvesSHWTAsset
Shower TraysSHWYAsset
single pole double throw switch  SPDTAsset
single pole single throw switch  SPSTAsset
single switched socket outlet  SSSOAsset
SinkSNKAsset
Smoke Extract DuctworkLOSAsset
Smoke extract fansFNSEAsset
Smoke ExtractsSMEXAsset
Smoke LouvreSLOVAsset
Smoke ShaftSMSHAsset
SoffitSOFAsset
soffite level or sky light or sill levelSLNotation
soil and vent pipeSVPNotation
Solar Photo Voltaic CellsSLPCAsset
Solar Photovoltaic PanelsSLVPCAsset
Solar Thermal Hot Water PanelSLHWPAsset
Soldier RingSRNotation
Sprinkler Control AssemblySPCAAsset
Sprinkler Control PanelSPCPAsset
Sprinkler HeadsSPHAsset
Square hollow sectionSHSMaterial
Stainless steelSSMaterial
StairliftSTLTAsset
StairsSTAsset
Stone paving slabs  SPSAsset
Stone wallSWAsset
Stop cockSCAsset
Storage BatterySGNBAsset
Strainer  STRAsset
structural slab levelSSLNotation
SubstationSUBSAsset
Sulphate resisting cementSRCMaterial
Surface PlantingPLGAsset
Surface Water DrainageSWDAsset
Surface Water PipeSWPAsset
SurveySurvNotation
Switch PanelSPLAsset
SymbolsSymbNotation
Systeme InternationaleSINotation
TanksTKAsset
TapsTPAsset
TelevisionTVAsset
temperature/pressure relief valve  TPRVAsset
Tempering ValvesVVTLAsset
Temporary Backup BoilersBOLTAsset
Temporary bench markTBMNotation
Terminal UnitsTLUAsset
TerminalsTermAsset
Thermostatic Mixing ValveMVTAsset
Thermostatic ShowerTSHAsset
Through Floor LiftLFTDAsset
Toilet PanWCAsset
tongued and groovedT&GMaterial
top of beamTOBNotation
top of concreteTOCNotation
top of steelTOSNotation
top of wallTOWNotation
TransformersTRAsset
undersideU/SNotation
universal beamUBAsset
universal columnUCAsset
urea formaldehydeUFMaterial
ValvesVVAsset
VAV'sVAVAsset
Vehicle GateGTVAsset
vent pipe  VPAsset
VentilationVentNotation
Ventilation DuctsDCTVAsset
Ventilation FanFNVAsset
Ventilation GrillesVENGAsset
Ventilation_extractVEAsset
Ventilation_Supply_and_extractVSEAsset
VerticalVertNotation
Video Phone HandsetVPHAsset
VoltsVNotation
Wall ExternalWEAsset
Wall InternalWIAsset
Warden Alarm Call PointAPCPAsset
Warden Alarm PanelWAPAsset
Wash BasinWHBAsset
Washer DryersWSDYAsset
Water Attenuation TankWYATAsset
Water FeatureWTFEAsset
water level  WLNotation
Water MeterMRWAsset
Water Source Heat PumpWSHPAsset
Water Storage TankWTSAsset
Water TreatmentWTTAsset
WattsWNotation
Way SignSGNWAsset
Wind TurbinesWDTAsset
WindowWinAsset
WindowWDAsset
Wine CoolerWNCLAsset
wire mesh fence  WMFAsset
wooden panel fence  WPFAsset