 | This book has numerous styles of drafting ranging from plan
view, side view and isometric view.
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| We firmly believe that to properly read blueprints, you must
know how to illustrate them.
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| There are numerous plumbing, electrical and HVAC abbreviations and symbols
for use on a jobsite.
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| There is a segment from our
Trade Math
and Formulas book, so if a
refresher is needed, you do not have to go to another book.
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| There are illustrations of common plumbing offsets in plan view, side view
and isometric view to allow you to become familiar with all three views of
the same offset.
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| Teaches how to illustrate and read riser diagrams.
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| Has coordination techniques for different trades to improve actual job site
performance.
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| As with all our books, there are exams for your continued education and
progress status.
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| No CAD teachings in this book, just real life job related training.
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| Price is $25.00 ea.
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| For quantities over five, contact us for a written quote.
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S & H fee will be applied based on weight of order and type of
delivery requested (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th class or express delivery).
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S & H fee will be calculated upon order placement.
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| State tax applies for NC residents.
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Here are some useful abbreviations.
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This is a sample from our book.
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More samples for review are located at the bottom of this page.
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Abbreviation |
Meaning |
Remarks |
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AC |
Air Conditioning |
Air cooled below ambient temperature |
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AC |
Alternate Current |
Most common electrical current used in USA |
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AFF |
Above Finished Floor |
To dimension installations aboveground |
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AG |
Above Ground |
Indicates installations AFF |
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AHU |
Air Handling Unit |
Air distribution equipment |
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BFF |
Below Finished Floor |
Indicates installations below FF |
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BTU |
British Thermal Unit |
Measurement of heat |
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CF |
Cubic Feet |
Many uses, concrete, gravel, soil |
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CFM |
Cubic Feet Per Minute |
Used to size air ducts |
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CMU |
Concrete Masonry Unit |
Also known as a cinder block |
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CO |
Cleanout |
Used to clean a drainage system |
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DF |
Drinking Fountain |
Non electric drinking water dispenser |
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DWV |
Drainage, Waste And Vent |
Sanitary drainage and vent system |
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ECO |
End Cleanout |
End of a drain access for cleaning |
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EF |
Exhaust Fan |
Exhausts unwanted air |
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EL |
Elevation |
Height of an installation |
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EWC |
Electric Water Cooler |
Chilled drinking water dispenser |
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EWH |
Electric Water Heater |
Heats water with electrical element |
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FCO |
Floor Cleanout |
Drain access installed in a floor |
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FCU |
Fan Coil Unit |
Has a fan which moves air across a conditioned coil |
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FD |
Floor Drain |
Drains excess water from floor areas |
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FD |
Fire Damper |
Device to eliminate flame travel through ducts |
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FF |
Finished Floor |
Elevation of a floor installation |
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FOB |
Flat On Bottom |
Duct shall remain flat on the bottom during a transition |
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FOT |
Flat On Top |
Duct shall remain flat on the top during a transition |
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H2O |
Water |
Scientific formula for water |
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HB |
Hose Bibb |
Water outlet which a hose connects |
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IE |
Invert Elevation |
Installed elevation of the bottom inside of pipe |
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JS |
Janitor Sink |
Heavy duty sink for cleaning purposes |
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LAV |
Lavatory |
Bathroom fixture |
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NEC |
National Electrical Code |
Governing body for code regulation |
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NTS |
Not To Scale |
Indicates a blueprint is drawn to no specific scale |
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O2 |
Oxygen |
Scientific formula for oxygen |
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POC |
Point Of Connection |
Connection point between two similar systems (TP) |
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PRV |
Pressure Reducing Valve |
Reduces pressure in a piping system |
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RA |
Return Air |
Air returned to equipment for conditioning |
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RAG |
Return Air Grille |
Louvered air inlet trim for return air |
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RPZ |
Reduced Pressure Zone |
Prevents backflow between two uneven pressures of piping |
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RD |
Roof Drain |
Drains excess water from roof areas |
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SA |
Shock Absorber |
Device installed in a piping system to eliminate banging |
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SA |
Supply Air |
Conditioned air from equipment |
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SD |
Storm Drain |
Conveys storm water |
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SD |
Supply Damper |
Air control device installed in a supply air duct |
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SH |
Shower |
Bathroom fixture |
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SS |
Stainless Steel |
Type of metal which has a low carbon content |
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SS |
Service Sink |
Similar to a Janitor Sink |
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TP |
Tie In Point |
Connection point of two similar systems (POC) |
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UG |
Underground |
Indicates installations which are buried below ground |
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UR |
Urinal |
Bathroom fixture |
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VAC |
Vacuum |
Medical piping used for evacuation of fluids and debris |
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VB |
Vacuum Breaker |
Breaks a vacuum and prevents backflow in piping |
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VD |
Volume Damper |
Controls volume of air in a duct system |
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VTR |
Vent Though Roof |
Vent termination pipe which passes through a roof |
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WC |
Water Closet |
Toilet |
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WCO |
Wall Cleanout |
Drain access located in a wall |
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WH |
Water Heater |
Manufactured storage tank heated by fuel or electricity |
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WH |
Wall Hydrant |
Hose bibb installed with a flush access box |
