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Plumbing and Fire Protection Abbreviations

The list of abbreviations used in a set of architectural drawings varies from office to office.  Be sure to check the front section of the drawing set for the abbreviations used within.

 APAccess Panel
 BTBath Tub
 BWVBack Water Valve
 CFHCubic Feet per Hour
 CFMCubic Feet per Minute
 CICast Iron
 CLDICement Lined Ductile Iron
 COCleanout
 CONCConcrete
 CPChrome Plated
 CTEConnect to Existing
 CWCold Water
 DCVADouble Check Valve Assembly
 DFDrinking Fountain
 DIADiameter
 EL or ELEV
Elevation
 EWCElectrical Water Cooler (Drinking Fountain)
 FCOFloor Cleanout
 FECFire Extinguisher Cabinet
 FHVFire Hose Valve
 FLRFloor
 FPFire Protection
 FSFlow Switch
 FTFoot or Feet
 FVFlush Valve
 GALVGalvanized
 GIGrease Interceptor
 GPFGallons per Flush
 GPMGallons per Minute
 HCHandicapped
 HWHot Water
 HWRHot Water Return
 IDInside Diameter
 INVInvert
 IWIndirect Waste
 MECHMechanical
 MSBMop Service Basin
 NCNormally Closed
 NONormally Open
 ODOutside Diameter
 OEDOpen End Drain
 PIVPost Indicator Valve
 PLBGPlumbing
 PSIPounds per Square Inch
 RPBPReduced Pressure Backflow Preventer
 SAShock Absorber
 SHShower
 SKSink
 SSSoil Stack or Stainless Steel
 TLTToilet
 TSTamper Switch
 TWTempered Water
 TYPTypical
 UUrinal
 VVent
 VBVacuum Breaker
 VSVent Stack
 VTRVent Through Roof
 WWaste
 WCWater Closet (Toilet)
 WSWaste Stack
 
 

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