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Architectural Abbreviations

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APT — Apartment
XL — Extra Large
LAN — Local Area Network
N/A — Not Applicable
F TO F — Face to Face
XML — Extensible Markup Language
P. LAM — Plastic Laminate
W/ — With
REV DR — Revolving Door
RFID — Radio Frequency Identification
P SL — Pipe Sleeve
R & S — Rod and Shelf
INTERM — Intermediate
RADHAZ — Radiation Hazard
X HVY — Extra Heavy
O TO O — Out to Out
D & M — Dressed & Matched
MM — Millimeter
B TO B — Back to Back
J-BOX — Junction Box
CL — Classic
ATM — Automatic Teller Machine
MAN — Metropolitan Area Network
IT — Information Technology
NB — Nota Bene. Abbreviation of the Latin expression commonly used to emphasise the importance of a statement, literally meaning 'observe well'. Or less politely and more amusingly, No Bullshit.
C TO C — Center to Center
X STR — Extra Strong
E TO E — End to End
ASSY — Assembly
VDU — Visual Display Unit
OEM — Original Equipment Manufacturer (usually in reference to car parts)
BB — Bulletin Board
A — Ampere
B/ — Bottom
W/O — Without
GYP BD — Gypsum Board
IP — Internet Protocol
SALS — Simple Approach Lighting System
QC — Quality Control
RF — Radio Frequency
MRGWB — Moisture-Resistant Gypsum Wall Board
VACBR — Vacuum Breaker
IRR — Internal Rate of Return
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
ASTM — American Society for Testing and Materials (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
WWW — World Wide Web
AC — Alternating Current
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
MSDS — Material Safety Data Sheets
WC — Water Closet (in building plans)