You can look at AS1100.101–1992 (Table 1.1) for a comprehensive list of abbreviations, but some of the common ones are detailed for you in the table below.
Abbreviation | Meaning | Abbreviation | Meaning |
---|---|---|---|
AL | Aluminium | (L)B | (Lavatory) Basin |
B/I | Built-in | MS | Mild steel |
BIR | Built-in robes | O | Oven |
BTH | Bath | PBD | Plasterboard |
BWK | Brickwork | (P)GI | (Plain) Galvanised iron |
CL | Ceiling level | R | Refrigerator |
CLG | Ceiling | REIN | Reinforced |
CONC | Concrete | RHS | Rolled hollow section |
CORR | Corrugated | RL | Reduced level |
CP | Chrome-plated | RR | Robe recess |
CPD | Cupboard | SHR | Shower |
DH | Double-hung | SP | Standpipe |
DPC | Damp-proof course | SSS | Stainless steel sink |
EJ | Expansion joint | TR | Trough |
FB | Facebrick | TV | Television |
FE | Fire extinguisher | U/G | Underground |
(F)FL | (Finished) Floor level | U/S | Underside |
FH | Fire hydrant | URL | Urinal |
FW | Floor waste | V(B) | Vanity (Bar) |
GL | Ground level | WC | Water closet |
GPO | General purpose outlet | WIR | Walk-in robe |
GRANO | Granolithic | WT | Wash trough |
HP | Hotplate | WO | Wall oven |
HTR | Heater | WPM | Waterproof membrane |
HWS | Hot water system | WM | Washing machine |