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Glossary of terms and abbreviations building performance. A sharp corner formed by the join of two surfaces along a length of timber or brick. Here are a few of the terms you may come across when building or reading building inspection reports. It replaces the fourth edition 1994 of the glossary of building terms. An illustrated compendium of definitions of terms used in building, engineering and planning. As viewed from outside when drawing the window for manufacturing, the view taken is from outside. Australian standards are mandatory when referred to in building regulations, and are enforceable in contracts when call up in contract documents.
Interpreting words without understanding the meaning and intent behind them can lead to misunderstandings and. Glossary of plumbing and other terms used in the text access chamber. National committee on rationalised building, 1985 building 336 pages. Glossary of building terms building guide house design. Abstract show below defines terms used in the building and construction industry. Australian standards are mandatory when referred to in building regulations. Whilst it is appreciated that certain words have other meanings we have listed below an explanation of words used when discussing the structure of a roof. The bca has been given the status of building regulation by all states and territories. It is used exclusively in residential and commercial wiring because it provides. Project architect the person, firm or corporation appointed by the owner to provide a design, contract documents, and contract.
Thus we start with some of the terms that help describe a buildings basic form. Glossary of plumbing and other terms used in the text. A set of laws drafted by the governing town or city to control building construction, public health and safety. Complete buildings glossary complete building sydney. Common building terms relating to architectural elements. Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. A curved projection formed by at least five windows joined at obtuse angles. Adjustment process used to obtain correct line, range, and connect height of burst if time fuzes are. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning.
The glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for interpreters was developed to provide court interpreters with common legal terms and definitions to assist them in performing the specialist task of court interpreting. Glossary of architectural terms over the course of centuries, architects and. Body corporate another term for owners corporation. The watermark certification scheme scheme is a mandatory certification scheme for plumbing and drainage products to ensure they are fit for purpose and appropriately.
Building and construction industry definitions glossary the definitions below are terms used by csq and within the industry, they are listed in alphabetical order. Bylaws a set of rules that the proprietors and occupants in a strata scheme must follow. Building paper a general term for papers, felts, and similar sheet materials used in buildings. In some cases, key terms have been defined specifically for the purpose of an accreditation assessment. Appendix a glossary of terms and acronyms january 2019 page 2 cases21 computerised administrative systems environment in schools is the software package provided to victorian government schools to support school administration, finance and central reporting. Architect one who has completed a course of study in building and design, and is licensed by the state as an architect. Area wells corrugated metal or concrete barrier walls installed around a basement window to hold back the earth assessment a tax levied on a property, or a value placed on the worth of a property. Glossary of architectural terms historic preservation.
Here are a few to help with the communications a acceptable solution a design solution deemed to comply with the building code that is preapproved and therefore has fewer compliance costs associated. The bca is produced and maintained by the australian building codes board abcb on behalf of the australian government and state and territory governments. The following is a reference list of common building terms used in the construction industry and a simple explanation of each. Delve into our list of plumbing terminology to make your way in this complex yet necessary market. Glossary of building terms branz maintaining my home. National committee on rationalised building australia edition. It terms glossary information technology definitions. See building rating tools at the end of this glossary. An opening into the ground from which drains can be inspected and rodded or cleaned out, both towards and away from a building, also acting as a junction into which the drainage from other plumbing fixtures may discharge into the horizontal drain. A glossary of building and planning terms edition 2 national committee on rationalized building canberra. States and allied partners australia, canada, new zealand, and the united kingdom. This document is a glossary of terms and their meanings that.
Disclaimer this information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the u. Appendix i glossary of common military terms addressee the activity or individual to whom a message is to be delivered. Divisions made of steel or equivalent material, suitably stiffened and capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame up to the end of the first 1 hour of the standard fire test. Glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for. If you went out level four feet you would be able to plumb up 32. Glossary of building terms houspect building inspections.
Timber strips on face of all around windows and doors. Asic australian securities and investments commission. Project management glossary terms usaid learning lab. In 1971 the mean sea level for 19661968 was assigned the value of zero on the australian height datum at thirty tide gauges around the coast of the australian continent.
Terms from the building code of australia and the standards it calls up have been added to those found in the fourth edition. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. Milton, national committee on rationalised building australia date 1985. Glossary of building terms hb50 2004 an illustrated compendium of building terms and definitions used in australia and new zealand. Construction terminology cheat sheet planning assignable square footage asf. Glossary of insurance terms the az for insurance practitioners terms generally associated with reinsurance ab initio a term used to describe avoidance of a contract from its inception or its beginning. Custom home building manual for the serious builder. Ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining. The form people fill out that helps ndia identify if a person is eligible to become a participant. Glossary of building terms assistive technology australia ilc nsw. Building insurance insurance covering the structure of the building. A revision of the modified mercall seismic intensity scale. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace.
A comprehensive glossary of construction terms and building industry terminology listed in alphabetical order. The number of terms has jumped from approximately 6,000 to about 11,000 in the hardcopy. Building construction glossary paladin risk management. Glossary terms acceptable solution according to the building act 2004, an acceptable solution is a building solution that is accepted as complying with the building code. Standards new zealand glossary of building terminology. Glossary of building terms used in home maintenance and repair this site is optimised for modern browsers. This article will make it easy for you to understand the core concepts that stand at the foundation of the plumbing world. Glossary of construction terms, acronyms, keywords, and phrases for construction management, as well as construction project management language and software definitions specific to. Alteration the rebuilding, reerecting, repairing, enlarging and extending of a building. Acceptance criteria performance requirements and essential conditions that have to be achieved before project deliverables are. Glossary of architectural terms key terms used in listed building records adamesque following the design principles or details used by the 18th century family of classical architects, william, and robert adam. Codemark is a voluntary building product certification scheme that supports the use of new or innovative products.
Home building manual a wonderful home building book. Rigid black plastic pipe used for drain, waste, and vent lines. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the. Glossary of legal terms created by peter english, surry partners lawyers, for the australian design unit. Glossary of architectural terms the following is a glossary of architectural terms that may be referred to when undertaking the heritage trails or consulting the website. Learn about common it terms, technical jargon and information technology definitions in our comprehensive glossary. Over 250 pages of chronological checklists, critical path timelines, labor and material budgets, contractor performance, financing, preconstruction checklists, and more. Construction glossary of building terms abutment that part of a pier or wall either end of an arch, beam, or bridge which resists the pressure of a load. Glossary of roof terminology terminology used to describe building components and construction might as well be a foreign language for those who are not familiar with it. National committee on rationalised building, hans milton. Assists in all areas of the building and construction industry, including designers, builders, producers and suppliers, information managers, regulators, technicians and tradesmen, and students to find appropriate terms and definitions for their work.
Supervisor of a building project, employed by the architect or. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. Australian industry and skills committee aisc the aisc was established in 2015 replacing the nssc by members of the council of australian governments coag industry and skills council. Agm an annual general meeting held by the owners corporation. Drawn from the newly developed database of some,500 building, building construction and facility. The glossary terms on this page do not contain ncc defined terms.
Common building terms ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. Study group of the new zealand national society for earthquake engineering 1992. Adjust a command to the spotter or observer to initiate an adjustment on a designated target. The professional trade secrets for managing the building of a home or renovating an existing home are here. Glossary of terms acceptance the formal process of accepting delivery of a product or deliverable. A voluntary national standard code or specification prepared under the auspices of standards australia sa. Gravel or rocks that are used in concrete architrave. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. Abacus the uppermost member of a capital of a column, often a plain, square slab.
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