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Definition

Sources

Access Controls &
Control Systems

biometric-activated access
controls & control systems

A computerized security system which
protects against unauthorized entry
via scanning of biological data and
traits such as fingerprints, iris scan

and retinal scans.

Bni Construction Dictionary; Oxford

English Dictionary; "Biometrics" A Journal
of the International Biometrics Society

Access Controls &
Control Systems

card-activated access controls

& control systems

An entry device that electronically
scans a magnetized encoded card.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Access Controls &
Control Systems

card key systems for access
controls & control systems

A computerized security system
combining an encoded card with a
digital image of the card carrier for
electronic and visual identification.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Access Controls &
Control Systems

CCD's for access controls &

control systems

A computerized security system that
transforms a light pattern image into
an electric charge pattern such as a

bar code scanner.

 Encyclopedia Britanica Bni

Construction Dictionary

Access Controls &
Control Systems

computerized access controls

& control systems

Access Controls&
Control Systems

access controls & control
systems for computer printers

Access Controls &
Control Systems

digital, bar code-activated
access controls & control

systems

A computerized security system
designed to be scanned and read
digitally into a computer's memory,
activated by a bar-coded ID card.

Bni Construction Dictionary

www.Artcontext.net

Access Controls &
Control Systems

electronic access controls &

control systems

Electronic, not to be interpreted as

electric.

Access Controls &
Control Systems

access controls & control
systems--entrance booths

 A security booth at a building

entrance

Access Controls &
control systems

remote programming for
access controls & control

systems

Access Controls &
control systems

video searchers for access
controls & control systems

Access Controls&
Control Systems

voice-activated access
controls & control systems

Acoustical products

form

acoustical products-baffles &

banners

A flat sound deflector or obstruction
designed to reduce sound trans-
mission; a partition designed to

interrupt sound transmission.

The American Heritage Dictionary

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Acoustical products

form

acoustical products-blankets &

batts

Loosely matted fiber compressed
between sheets of kraft paper or foil
surfacing for insulation or reducing
sound transmission (as in batting).

Bni Construction Dictionary

Acoustical products

form

acoustical products-blocks

A masonry block used for its sound

absorbing qualities.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Acoustical products

form

blown-in acoustical products

Acoustical material applied by a
blowing machine using the same
principal as blown-in insulation.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Acoustical products

form

acoustical products-boards

A rigid item made of varying types of

materials having acoustical

properties. Usually dispensed in
standard sizes and may be used as

fabricated or cut to desired
dimensions on the job.

Acoustical products

form

acoustical products-triangular

columns

Free-standing, modular, sound-

absorbing or diffusing device covered
with acoustical material such as as

foam or fabric.

Manufacturer's product information
QuestAI; RPG Diffuser Systems

Acoustical products

form

acoustical products-
suspended cylinders

Hollow sound absorbing or diffusing
device designed to be suspended
from a ceiling or other overhead.

Manufacturer's product information
QuestAI; RPG Diffuser Systems

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Acoustical products

form

foamed-in-place acoustical

products

Acoustical foam that can be blown,
poured, extruded or sprayed in place;

also custom cut foam blocks.

Manufacturer's product information
American Foam Technologies

Acoustical products

form

loose-filled acoustical products

Thermal and acoustical plastics that
can be blown or poured to loose-fill

consistency.

Manufacturer's product information
Johns Manville Commercial Products
Division Bni

Construction Dictionary

Acoustical products

form

acoustical panels

Ceiling- and wall-mounted modular
units composed of sound absorbing

material.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Acoustical products

form

poured or pumped-in-place

acoustical products

Loose consistency acoustical material
applied by pouring or pumping into

place.

Manufacturer's product information
Johns Manville Commercial Products

Division

Acoustical products

form

acoustical sheets or pads

Sound absorbing materials used for

in various sizes but are always larger

than tile form.

Acoustical products

form

sprayed-on acoustical

products

covering walls or ceilings. They come

Acoustical products

form

acoustical products-tape

Sound absorbing material mixed with
a liquid adhesive which enables this

mixture to be sprayed-on to any
surface by means of air-spray gun
equipment. The adhesive cements
the sound absorbing material to the

surface being sprayed.

Manufacturer's Product information

Innovations for Living

Acoustical products--

general

acoustical products-tiles & tile

forms

Adhesive product with sound
absorbing properties to isolate or

acoustically seal an area.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Acoustical products--

general

acoustical products-cleaning

agents

Plain or decorative panels in board
form made of sound absorbing

materials; used on ceilings and walls.

Acoustical products--

general

acoustical products-electronic

sound masking systems

Cleaning products used for

acoustical surfaces.

Tech Topics informational website

Acoustical products--

general

fastening devices or
adhesives for acoustical

products

Also known as "White Noise"
machines; small loudspeakers

mounted above a suspended ceiling

to produce constant, evenly
distributed random noise.

Acoustical products--

general

hangers for acoustical

products

The attaching hardware or adhesives
used to mount the many rigid forms of

sound absorbing material to the
surface to which it is being applied.

Acoustical products--

general

partition sealants

Hangers used in connection with

to control vibration. Consists of a

housing or cup made of neoprene and

a coil spring.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Dictionary of Sweets Indexing Terms.xls

acoustical ceiling suspension systems

An elastomeric material that is used
to fill and seal cracks and joints.

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Acoustical products--

general

plenums, plenum barriers &
silencers for acoustical

products

Plenum: air compartment connected
to a duct or ducts; Plenum Barrier: in

suspended ceiling construction, a
material or structural barrier erected
in a plenum over a partition, used to
reduce sound transmission between
adjoining rooms by way of this path
over the partition. Silencer: device
that can be installed in a ventilation
system or plenum to reduce noise

transmission; functions in the manner
of silencers in automobiles (internal

combustion engines).

Bni Construction Dictionary,
Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.; University of
Alberta Mechanical Engineering

website

Acoustical products--

general

underlayments for acoustical

products

Flexible or poured-in latex foam or
polyurethane installed beneath

flooring to reduce noise transmission.

Foam Products Inc.; Article from:

Askbuild.com

Acoustical products

materials

absorbing foam for acoustical

products

Spray-on synthetic foam material with
sound absorbing properties. Used on

wall and ceilings.

Acoustical products

materials

asbestos cloth for acoustical

products

Sheet form asbestos with sound
absorbing properties. Also fire-

resistant, used on walls and ceilings.

Acoustical products

materials

fiberglass pipe covering for

acoustical products

A composite material consisting of

glass fibers in resin.

American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd

College Ed.

Acoustical products

materials

vinyl graphite for acoustical

products

Graphite: crystallized allotrope of
carbon, used in paints and coatings,
can also be used as a lubricant. Vinyl:

any of various plastics, typically
tough, flexible and shiny, often used
for floor coverings. Vinyl made with
paper or cloth backing can also be

used as wall coverings.

American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd

College Ed.

Acoustical products

properties

diffusing, absorbing or

reflecting acoustical products

Diffuser: Any device, object or surface
that scatters light or sound from a
source. Absorbing and reflecting are
self-explanatory. These three would
describe products that perform these

functions for acoustical purposes.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

www.acousticalresources.com

Acoustical products

properties

fire-resistant acoustical

products

Fire-resistant: the capacity of a

material or construction to withstand
fire or give protection from it; the
ability of a component of building

construction to satisfy certain criteria
such as OSHA. These products
would also offer sound absorbing

properties.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

www.arcat.com

Address systems

public

public address systems

A public address system is an
apparatus including one or more
microphones or other pickup device;
an audio-frequency amplifier and one

or more loudspeakers used for

broadcasting speech, music or other
sounds to a large audience, as in an
auditorium or outdoors--also called a

PA system.

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Sources

Address systems

public

public address systems-

intercoms

Communication system within a
building or group of buildings with a
microphone for speaking and a

loudspeaker for listening.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Address systems

public

amplifier for public address

systems

Device for converting sound waves
into electrical energy for reconversion

into sound.

O.E.D.at AskOxford.com (Oxford

Dictionaries Website)

Address systems

public

microphones for public

address systems

Instrument for converting sound
waves into electrical energy for re-

conversion into sound

 O.E.D. at AskOxford.com (Oxford

Dictionaries Website)

Address systems

public

lecterns for public address

systems

A stand for a lecturer that is equipped

with a microphone.

O.E.D at AskOxford.com

Address systems

public

loudspeakers for public

address systems

A device that converts electrical

signals into audible sound.

American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd

College Ed.

Address systems

public

music & media distribution
systems for public address

systems

Multimedia servers, mechanisms and

protocols for the distribution of

continuous media data. Examples on

website

www.uio.no.sthb/mn-avan/ifi-avan

www.spcommc.com

Address systems

public

paging or signaling systems

for public address systems

Systems of audible and visual signals
including bells, buzzers, horns, sirens

http://208.156.24.16/nemoNew

(public address) for use in fire alarm

(emergency) situations.

Adhesives application

adhesive applications for

curtain walls

 Curtain wall: complete exterior
closure including exterior finish,

interior finish, insulation, structural

independence and means of

attachment to a structure. Examples
and specs on the NATSPEC website,

i.e.., aluminum curtain walls.

Aluminum-glass-stick system curtain

walls shown on manufacturer's

website.

 www.mid-atlanticcws.com;
www.natspec.info/TOOLBOX
www.anselmsistemi.com

Adhesives -types

acrylic adhesives

Any of numerous thermoplastic or

thermo-setting polymers or
copolymers of acrylic acid,

methacrylic acid, esters of these
acids, or acrylonitrile used to hold
materials together by bonding the

surfaces that are in contact.

American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd
College Ed., Dictionary of Architecture

& Construction, 3rd Ed.

Adhesives -types

asphalt adhesives

A solid or semi-solid mixture of
bitumens obtained from native

deposits or as a petroleum by-product
used to hold materials together by
bonding the surfaces that are in

contact.

American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd
College Ed., Dictionary of Architecture

& Construction, 3rd Ed.

Adhesives -types

emulsion adhesives

A mixture of liquids insoluble in one
another, in which one is suspended in

the other in the form of minute
globules, used to hold materials

together by bonding the surfaces that

are in contact.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Adhesives -types

epoxy adhesives

A class of synthetic, thermosetting
resins which produce tough, hard,

chemical-resistant coatings and

adhesives.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Adhesives -types

glue adhesives

Glue: any fluid adhesive substance
used for joining materials, often of

substantial weight; generally refers to
adhesives that cure without heat.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

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Adhesives -types

Portland cement adhesives

Portland Cement: a cementitious
binder used in modern structural

concrete…mixed with water and an
aggregate (such as sand and/or
gravel) to form a thick, heavy liquid
that dries as a monolithic product.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Adhesives -types

resin adhesives

A nonvolatile solid or semi-solid
organic material, usually of high

molecular weight; obtained as gum
from certain trees or manufactured
synthetically used to hold materials

together by bonding the surfaces that

are in contact.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Adhesives -types

rubber adhesives

A highly resilient material

manufactured from the juice of rubber
trees as well as of other trees and
plants used to hold materials together
by bonding the surfaces that are in

contact.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Adhesives -types

silicone adhesives

Silicone: one of the family of
polymeric materials in which the
recurring chemical group contains

silicon and oxygen atoms;

characterized by resistance to heat,

high lubricity, extreme water
repellence. Used in adhesives,

lubricants, protective coatings, paints.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Adhesives -types

solvent-free adhesives

Adhesives that are solvent-free. A
solvent is a substance capable of

dissolving another substance.

Adhesives -types

urethane adhesives

Urethane: adhesives introduced with

characteristics similar to epoxy.

Admixtures

admixtures

Elements or substances added by
mixing; substances other than

cement, water or aggregates added to
concrete, stucco, plaster or mortar to
control strength, setting time, color,
water repellency or some other

desirable condition.

Admixtures

accelerators

Accelerating admixtures are usually
used in colder weather to accelerate
the setting time of the concrete. This
also results in a higher initial strength

of the concrete than without the

mixture accelerators: materials speed
the hardening of concrete or mortar.

Admixtures

acid-resistant admixtures

Any compound, liquid or dry powder,
which when added to the cement of a
concrete mix, will make the hardened

surface resistant to the harmful
effects of deicing salts, alkalis,

sulfates and other acids.

Dictionary of Sweets Indexing Terms.xls

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Admixtures

air-entraining admixtures

Purposeful addition of minute air
bubbles, uniformly distributed
throughout the concrete. Usually
increases the durability of Portland
cement concrete exposed to the
elements and somewhat decreases
the compressive strength of cement

mixes.

Admixtures

alkali-silica reactivity inhibitors

for admixtures

Inhibits the normal alkali-silica
reaction in Portland cement (the
reaction referred to is an expansion
and cracking of the concrete under

service conditions).

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Admixtures

anti-coagulant admixtures

Admixtures that counteract
coagulation. Coagulation:

transformation of a liquid to a semi-

soft state.

American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd

College Ed.

Admixtures

anti-freeze admixtures

Powdered or liquid materials, usually
chemical in nature, which are added

to concrete mix to prevent the

concrete mix from freezing after being

poured into position.

Admixtures

anti-spalling admixtures

Type of admixture that suppresses or
counteracts the flaking of brickwork
due to frost, chemical action or
movement of the building.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Admixtures

bonding agents for admixtures

Nonoxidizing, noncrystallizing,

resinous water emulsion providing a
bond for plaster to concrete, masonry

steel or existing plaster.

Admixtures

corrosion-resistant admixtures

An admixture that suppresses or
counteracts the deteriorization of
metal or concrete resulting from

exposure to weathering, moisture,
chemicals or other agents in the
environment in which it was placed.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Admixtures

curing for admixtures

  Methods employed to keep cement
plasters moist by preventing too rapid
loss of the moisture necessary for its

hydration.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Admixtures

damping for admixtures

A viscous material applied to a
vibrating surface to reduce noise.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Admixtures

dispersants for admixtures

An admixture which is capable of
maintaining finely ground materials in
suspension; used as a slurry thinner
or grinding aid. Dispersants are also
water-reducing agents in the form of

foams.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.
www.ugc.mbt.com

Admixtures

efflorescence-checking

admixtures

A compound added to concrete or
mortar to prevent the forming of a

white crust or powder on the surface
due to the loss of water on exposure

to the air.

Admixtures

emulsifiers for admixtures

 Emulsifier: a substance which
modifies the surface tension of

collateral droplets, keeping them free
from coalescing and keeping them

suspended.

American Heritage Dictionary
Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

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Admixtures

flocculants

Flocculate: to cause to form lumps or
masses. A flocculant is an ingredient

that causes the admixture to

flocculate.

American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd

College Ed.

Admixtures

hardeners & densifiers for

admixtures

Hardeners are compounds, usually in
liquid form, added to concrete, stucco

or mortar mixes to increase

resistance to impact and abrasion.
Densifiers are compounds, usually in
liquid form, added to concrete, stucco

or mortar mixes to speed up setting

time.

Admixtures

admixture pigments

Coloring which is added to materials
other than water, aggregates, lime or

cement, used as an ingredient of
concrete or mortar, and added to the
batch immediately before or during its

mixing.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Admixtures

plasticizers for admixtures

Chemical compounds added to
concrete, mortar or stucco mixes to
increase workability and ease of

placement of the mixture.

Admixtures

retarders for admixtures

A

of cement paste or the setting of
mixtures such as mortar or concrete

containing cement.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Admixtures

shrink-reducing admixtures

n admixture which delays the setting

Admixtures

silica fume admixtures

Admixtures used to control drying &
shrinkage and to minimize cracking.

   www.portlandcement.org

Admixtures

super plasticizers for

admixtures

Alkali-silica inhibitors control the
durability problems associated with
alkali-silica reactivity; ASR: Alkali-

Silica Reactivity: The reaction of
aggregates which contain some form
of silica or carbonates with sodium

oxides or potassium oxides in

cement, particularly in warm, moist
climates or environments, causing
expansion or popouts in concrete.

www.moxie-intl.com/glossary

Also known as high-range water
reducers. They reduce water content
in concrete by 12 to 30 percent to

make high-slump flowing concrete.
Slump: measure of consistency of

plastic concrete.

www.portlandcement.org

Admixtures

water-reducing or water-

repellent admixtures

reduce the required water content for

www.portlandcement.org

Water-reducing admixtures that

The concrete requires less water to

reach the desired slump.

Aerators

aerators

a concrete mixture by 5 to 10 percent.

Agglomerate

agglomerate

Sieve-like filter devices on the end of
spigots that mix air with the water

flow.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

A rock composed of volcanic
fragments of various sizes and

degrees of angularity.

Webster's Dictionary, 9th Ed.

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Aggregates - bedding

compound for

bedding compounds for

aggregates

with a hydraulic cementing medium to

http://www.ecosmart.ca

Aggregate: A granular material used

produce either concrete or mortar;
hard, inert material used for bedding
compounds. Bedding compound: a
general purpose sealant or bulk filler
used to fill voids and cavities as well

the sealant.

Aggregates - concrete

concrete aggregates

as acting as a secondary seal behind

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Aggregates - concrete

abrasives & hardeners for

concrete aggregates

Concrete: a composite stone-like
material formed by mixing an
aggregate (such as stones of

irregular shape or crushed rock) with
cement (which acts as the binding
material) and water, then allowing the
mixture to dry and harden. Concrete
aggregates are mixed with a binding

agent as per above definition.

American Heritage Dictionary

Aggregates - concrete

acoustical or insulating
concrete aggregates

Abrasive aggregates provide non-slip
surfaces. Hardeners are substances

added to give a harder surface or

finish.

Aggregates -concrete

decorative concrete

aggregates

 Aggregates that contain or impart
acoustical or insulating qualities.

Aggregates-concrete

fire-resistant concrete

aggregates

Aggregates that contain or impart
decorative qualities or a decorative

finish.

Aggregates-concrete

lightweight concrete

aggregates

 Aggregate that contains or imparts

fire-resistance to concrete.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Aggregates-concrete

metallic concrete aggregates

Lightweight: aggregate of low specific
gravity, such as expanded or sintered

clay, shale, slate, diatomaceous
shale, perlite, vermiculite, or natural
pumice, scoria, volcanic cinders, tuff,

and diatomite, sintered fly ash or
industrial cinders; used to produce
lightweight concrete. ALSO: an

aggregate with a dry, loose weight of
70 pounds per cubic foot or less.

Aggregates-concrete

non-shrink, metallic concrete

aggregates

Granulated particles of any of a

variety of metals added to concrete or
other setting compounds or matrix.
Usually used as flooring in areas
requiring good traction creating a

highly abrasive, slip-resistant surface.

Aggregates -concrete

perlite

 This is an aggregate made of metal
and that it imparts shrink-resistance to

the finished concrete.

Aggregates-concrete

slip-resistant concrete

aggregates

Volcanic glass in granular form which
is added to concrete mix. When
expanded by heat, it gives insulating

properties to the concrete.

Aggregates-concrete

vermiculite

See: abrasive aggregates

Bni Construction Dictionary

Vermiculite: expanded mica, used as

an insulating fill or a lightweight

aggregate.

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Aggregates-plaster

acoustical plaster aggregates

Acoustical plaster aggregate: Graded
mineral particles and/or wood fibers
plus sound absorbing materials for

mixing with gypsum and cement-base
plasters to produce plaster mixes.
Plaster: Usually a mixture of gypsum

or lime with sand and water,

producing a paste-like material that is

applied in the plastic state.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Aggregates-plaster

decorative plaster aggregates

Aggregates-plaster

fire-resistant plaster

aggregates

 Aggregate containing materials or
other properties making it fire-

resistant.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Aggregates-plaster

lightweight plaster aggregates

Air Conditioners

air conditioners

Air conditioner: a device for providing
air conditioning. Air Conditioning: The
process of treating air so as to control

simultaneously its temperature,

humidity, cleanliness, and distribution

within an interior space.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Air Conditioners

air conditioners-central station

units

Factory-built functional apparatus
assembled, erected and fabricated in
the field centrally located to perform

specific functions. They are

completely self-contained, with all the
component parts of an AC system
and are especially designed for

installation with supply and return air

ducts.

Air Conditioners

air conditioners & energy-
saving central station units

Air Conditioners

air conditioners-fan coil units

Room type air conditioners, free-
standing, recessed or ceiling-
mounted, with or without cabinets.
Consists of an evaporator coil,

blower, blower motor and filter. Many

also contain a heating unit.

Air Conditioners

energy-saving unit air

conditioners

Air Conditioners

energy-saving unit air

conditioners

A self-contained unit, operated in the
direct expansion method, designed
and equipped to conserve energy

from their power sources.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Air Conditioners

unit, roof top air conditioners

A system of conditioning air in a self-
contained unit installed on a roof in a

weather-proof enclosure.

Bni Construction Dictionary

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Air Conditioners

unit split system air

conditioners

An air conditioning system consisting

of two pieces of equipment, an
outdoor and an indoor unit. The

indoor unit consists of an evaporative
coil, provision for heating, and an air
handler. The outdoor unit consists of
a compressor and an air coiled unit.
Also, an air conditioning system that
places the condensing unit outside

and the evaporative unit and the
evaporator inside the structure.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Air Conditioners

non-ducted, unit split system

air conditioners

A split system without ductwork

conveyors.

Air Conditioners

unit thru-wall air conditioners

 A packaged (self-contained) air
conditioning unit installed in a wall or

as a thru-wall unit.

Air Film Bearings

air film bearings

A type of bearing which uses

compressed air. The bearing inflates

and raises the load off the floor
therefore making the load easier to
move since little or no floor friction

impedes movement of the load.

Air Handlers

air handlers

Single or variable speed fans that
push air over hot or cold coils through
dampers and ducts to heat or cool a

building or structure.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Airport Equipment

airport equipment--automated,
driverless baggage handling

Airport Equipment

passenger conveying,

intraterminal airport equipment

Airport Equipment

passenger conveying,
intraterminal rapid transit

airport equipment

Alarms and alarm

systems

alarm receivers for alarms &

alarm systems

This device is an annunciator which
also provides supervision of the alarm

line. The device may or may not
include an audible alarm device.

Various circuit and contact

arrangements are usually available to

provide auxiliary functions upon

receipt of an alarm signal.

Alarms and alarm

systems

annunciators for alarms &

alarm systems

Annunciator: a unit containing two or
more identified targets or indicator
lamps in which each target or lamp

indicates the circuit, condition, or
location to be annunciated; an

electromagnetic device used to show
which of several circuits are activated;
a signaling device, usually electrically

a visual indication when energized by

pressing a button.

Bni Construction Dictionary
Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Alarms and alarm

systems

audio detectors for alarms &

alarm systems

operated, giving an audible signal and

These are also called intrusion
sensors and burglar alarms.

     www.simon-net.com

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Alarms and alarm

systems

combustible gas detection
instruments for alarms & alarm

systems

Equipment that can be worn or hand-
held to detect the presence of gas
and other combustible or toxic agents.

www.afcintl.com

Alarms and alarm

systems

security covers for fire alarm

box covers & frames

Note: security in this context means
vandal-resistant. Fire alarm box -
manually operated alarm initiating

device; may be equipped to generate
a continuous signal (noncoded station

or a series of coded pulses (coded

station).

Alarms and alarm

systems

fire alarm boxes & panels

Fire alarm panel control unit consist o
the controls, relays, switches, and
associated circuits necessary to
furnish power to a fire alarm system,
receive signals from alarm initiating

devices and transmit them to
indicating devices and accessory
equipment, and electrically supervise
the system circuitry. An indicator
panel is an alarm panel indicating the
source of a signal from automatic
alarms or water-flow alarms in a

specified area of protected property.

Alarms and alarm

systems

low-voltage control fire alarm

systems

A type of system designed to provide
low voltage, electrically supervised
local fire alarm systems. The basic
unit may accept additional functions
such as auxiliary or remote station,

zone coding, zone annunciation, both
alarm and alarm/trouble, pre-signal

control and other function

components.

Alarms and alarm

systems

gas monitoring instruments for

alarms & alarm systems

These instruments contain meters
and sensors for the detection and
measuring of combustible gases or
the amount of oxygen in a particular
atmosphere. They indicate caution

and alarm conditions visibly and
audibly, may be used individually or
together as a system monitored by a

console.

Alarms and alarm

systems

intruder motion detectors for
alarms & alarm systems

Motion detector is a device to detect

intrusion within an area to be
protected. The device radiates
electromagnetic or ultrasonic waves
at a fixed frequency that are reflected

back to the device. If an intruder
moves within the protected space, a
change in frequency results which is

detected and which activates the

alarm.

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Construction, 2nd Ed.
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Alarms and alarm

systems

magnetometers, detectors for

alarms & alarm systems

An item used for detection of

concealed materials which may be
carried or passed through an opening
such as a door or window. Will reveal

the presence of metal, weapons,

from view by a person passing
through an opening or a package
being passed through an opening.

Alarms and alarm

systems

personal alert alarms & alarm

systems

tools, magnets, etc., which are hidden

Alarms and alarm

systems

remote programming for
alarms & alarm systems

Alarms carried on a person; lack of
motion from the wearer activates an

alarm; mugger security.

Alarms and alarm

systems

remote programming for
alarms & alarm systems

Alarms and alarm

systems

seismic event monitors

Network of monitors or instruments
designed to receive and monitor
seismic impulses/earthquakes.

    Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Alarms and alarm

systems

radio-controlled

transmitter/receiver units for
alarms & alarm systems

Alarms and alarm

systems

vehicular detectors for alarms

& alarm systems

Alarms with sensors that recognize

and detect vehicles.

www.honeywell.com

Alarms and alarm

systems

water-flow alarms--sprinkler

systems

Sprinkler system water flow alarm and
supervisory signal service. Sprinkler
system with signaling attachments for

indicating the flow of water in the
system and off-normal condition of
the sprinkler system components that
may adversely effect the performance
of the system. Alarm and supervisory

signals are transmitted to a signal

reception system.

Barriers -- air

infiltration

Air infiltration barriers

Also known as a "Housewrap", this is

www.oldhouseweb.com

material applied to the exterior
surface of the wall sheathing which

reducing convective air movement.

Barriers -- anti-
ram/intrusion --
surface or gate-

mounted

surface or gate-mounted anti-

ram/intrusion barriers

allows moisture vapor to escape while

Barriers -- blocks,
obstacles -- damage
control, deterrent,
protection devices

barriers, blocks, obstacles for
damage control, deterrents, or

protection

Barriers providing anti-ram/intrusion
protection. Two websites provide
information: U.S. Dept of State
requirements: Atlas Group

(manufacturer).

www.fbodaily.com
www.atlasgroup.co.uk

Barriers -- smoke

containment

smoke containment barriers

Barriers, blocks, obstacles for
damage control, deterrents, or

protection. See Atlas Group website

again

www atlasgroup.co.uk

Barriers -- wedge,

high security

wedge, high security barriers

Barriers that control and contain the
movement of smoke and fire, i.e..,
smoke curtains and fire curtains.

http://www.coopersaustralia.com.au/fir

emaster/gravityfailsafe.htm

A metal or concrete and metal wedge

that is reinforced against high or

heavy impact

http://www.secureusa.com

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Basalt

basalt

Dense textured igneous rock,

relatively high in iron and magnesia
minerals and relatively low in silica,
generally dark gray to black. Any
group of fine-grained dark, heavy,

widely distributed volcanic rocks. No

strict definition of basalt as a

minerologic type has been agreed

upon.

Bathroom accessories

disabled persons' bathroom

accessories

Bathroom fixtures and accessories
designed to be ADA compliant.

Bathtubs

hydro-massage combination

bathtubs

Highly specialized therapy tubs that
contain jets to mix water and air for a

massage effect.

 www.multiform.com
www.saniflo.co.uk

Batteries

alarm charging level

Devices for monitoring battery fluid
level and battery charger output by

means of a flashing light and/or
sounding buzzer. When the
electrolyte level reaches the refill
point, the charger is automatically

disconnected.

Batteries

dry cell batteries

A battery in which the electrolyte is
immobilized, being either in the form

of a paste or gel absorbed into the

separator material.

http://data.energizer.com

Batteries

high-capacity batteries

Lithium-ion cells that have a

protection circuit and connect to a

host device.

www.motorola.com

Batteries

wet cell batteries

The electrolyte in a wet cell battery is

www.adeq.state.ar.us

in the form of a liquid bath.

Beams, girders and

rafters

adjustable beams, girders &

rafters

Beam: Horizontal support or member

carrying transverse loads.
Girder: Principal beam supporting
other beams. Rafter: One of a series

of structural members in a roof
system, designed to support loads.
Adjustable: girder clamp or flush
clamp is applied to connect two

beams without drilling.

 www.new-technologies.org

Beams, Girders and

rafters

clamps for beams, girders &

rafters

Girder clamp: a rigid assembly for
securing secondary steelwork to
structural members. Flush clamp: a
bolted connection that joins the
flanges of intersecting I beams.

 www.new-technologies.com

Beams, girders and

rafters

fire-resistant coatings for

beams, girders & rafters

building surfaces are divided into two

surfaces for the purposes of reducing

http://ismmaterials.com

Coating materials for application to

categories: fire-retardant coatings for
application to interior combustible

the fire hazard, and general purpose
coatings for various purposes. The
purpose of the classification is to
express the degree of fire hazard of
the coating. See manufacturer's

website.

Beams, girders and

rafters

precast concrete beams,

girders & rafters

Precast beam: a concrete horizontal
structural member that is cast and
cured in other than its final position.

Precast (general): A concrete

component or member cast and cured

in other than its final position.

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Beams, girders and

rafters

prestressed concrete beams,

girders & rafters

Prestressed concrete: concrete that
has the reinforcing pre-tensioned prio
to placement. Prestressing: Applying

compressive stress to a concrete
structural member to increase its

strength.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Beams--simulated/

manufactured

concrete, metal, wood

simulated/manufactured
concrete, metal, wood beams

Beams made of simulated concrete,
metal or wood creating a natural

appearance.

http://www.homesite.com.au

Bearings--rotary

equipment

rotary equipment bearings

Bearings: a device that supports,
guides, and reduces the friction of
motion between fixed and moving

machine parts.

American Heritage Dictionary

Beds

convertible beds

A type of bed which, when not in use,
folds into another piece of furniture

such as a sofa or chair.

  www.oit.doe.gov/inventions
www.vehiclespecialty.com

Beds

wall unit beds

A wall unit bed consists of "built-in"
cabinets along one wall of a room,
into which is incorporated a bed that
swings down for use. When not

needed, the bed recesses into the
cabinet and gives the appearance of
a wardrobe door. Similar to what is

known as a "Murphy bed".

www.murphybedsdirect.com

Bells, buzzers,

chimes (entrance and

alarm)

entrance and alarm bells,

buzzers, & chimes

Bell: a metal device mechanically
equipped for producing a ringing

sound. Buzzer: an electric call signal,

similar to a door bell but minus

hammer and bell. Chime: mechanical
device which sounds a musical note

or tune.

Benches

plant benches

A
metal usually used in a greenhouse o

hothouse. Used for displaying or
growing potted plants and flowers and
can also serve as a work top when
potting, propagating or transplanting

greenhouse stock.

Benches

work benches

 table-like structure made of wood or

Bidets

bidets

Usually a four-leg object similar in
appearance to a table upon whose

surface different kinds of work or work
operations may be performed. May

have drawers or shelves.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Billiard equipment

billiard equipment

A low basin-like plumbing fixture on
which the user sits; used to wash the

posterior parts of the body.

Bleachers and
grandstands --

decking--materials

decking materials for
bleachers & grandstands

Recreational equipment consisting of
a table with or without pockets upon
which the game of billiards is played
using round ivory balls and cue sticks.

Bni Construction Dictionary
Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.
www.thomasregister.com

Decking: thick boards or planks used
as structure flooring, or fabricated
metal forms installed over other
structural members on which

materials can be installed. Steel and

aluminum can also be used.

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Bleachers and

grandstands--general

motorized enclosures for
bleachers & grandstands

Bleachers and

grandstands--general

foldaway bleachers &

grandstands

The foldaway operation is based upon

the telescopic principal, stacking
vertically when completely folded.

 www.dizard.com

Bleachers and

grandstands--general

concrete slab platforms for
bleachers & grandstands

Bleachers and

grandstands --general

mobile or portable bleachers &

grandstands

affixed to any particular location. They

A section or sections of spectator
seating which are not permanently

required. Mobile types are equipped

with wheels.

www.centuryindustries.com

Bleaches -- wood

wood bleaches

may be moved from place to place as

blinds--mini

application

applications for mini blinds

Strong chemical solutions used on
dark colored woods. The action of
the chemical is to bleach or lighten

the color or these dark woods.

www.yourblinds.com

The distinguishing feature of a mini
blind is the width of the slat: a mini

slat is identified as being one inch

wide.

blinds -- mini --
application

Inclined or tilted mini blinds

Mini blinds used for controlling
sunlight on sloped windows.

 www.cacoinc.com

blinds -- mini --
application

skylights

Mini blinds used for controlling

sunlight on skylights.

blinds -- mini --
application

built-in window mini blinds

A type of mini blind that is installed
between two panes of a double-

glazed window or door.

blinds -- mini --
applications

slats, louvers or vanes for mini

blinds

A slat is a thin, narrow strip of wood
or metal, as in a window blind louver.
An assembly of sloping, overlapping

blades that may be fixed or

adjustable; designed to admit air and

light in varying degrees.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

blinds--mini--

operation

cordless mini blinds

Cordless mini blinds are operated by
some means other than pull-cords; a

manufacturer's example is the
Levolor brand which operates from

the bottom rail of the blinds.

www.levolorcontract.com

blinds -- mini --

properties

acoustical mini blinds

Mini blinds that have sound absorbing

www.hunterdouglas.com

properties.

blinds -- mini --
properties

fire-resistant mini blinds

Mini blinds made of fire-resistant
materials or treated with a fire-

retardant.

blinds -- mini --
properties

lightproof mini blinds

 Mini blinds made of materials that
blocks the entry of light into a space.

blinds -- venetian --

application

applications for venetian

blinds

A venetian blind is a window blind
consisting of thin horizontal slats that
may be raised and lowered and set at

a desired angle to regulate the

amount of light admitted.

American Heritage Dictionary

blinds -- vertical --

properties

acoustical vertical blinds

Vertical blinds made of materials with

www.newlookdecorating.bc.ca

sound absorbing properties.

blinds--vertical
properties

fire-resistant vertical blinds

Vertical blinds made of materials with

fire-resistant properties.

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Blocks -- concrete

chemical-resistant concrete

blocks

Concrete blocks treated with

substances such as sulfur or sulfur-
based compounds to resist decay

caused by external chemical

exposure.

www.chemprufconcrete.com

Blocks--concrete

decorative-faced concrete

blocks

 A decorative block is a concrete

of its exposed face shell for

architectural effect; such treatment
may consist of distinctive aggregates
(with or without additional coloring) or

of beveled recesses (for patterned

appearance when illuminated

obliquely).

Blocks--concrete

fire-resistant concrete blocks

masonry unit having special treatment

Blocks--concrete

footing for concrete blocks

Concrete blocks made of materials

that hinder or impede fire.

Blocks--concrete

inserts for concrete blocks

Supporting section of a building that
usually rests directly on the soil or
supporting earth. Structural unit used
to distribute wall or column loads to
the foundation materials. Base of a
foundation or column wall used to
distribute the load over the subgrade

http://oikos.com

Inserts are generally for insulating
purposes and are made of expanded
polystyrene designed to be slipped

are laid.

Blocks--concrete

integrally insulated concrete

blocks

into the cores of blocks before blocks

Bni Construction Dictionary
http://www.cmpconline.org

Blocks--concrete

integral furring for concrete

blocks

Concrete blocks with insulation
placed in the hollow concrete

masonry cores.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.
www.concretehomes.com

Blocks--concrete

lightweight concrete blocks

A method of finishing the interior face

thermal insulation, to prevent

moisture transmission, or to provide a

level surface for finishing.

Blocks--concrete

modular concrete blocks

of a masonry wall to provide space for

Blocks--concrete

mold liners for concrete blocks

Lightweight concrete blocks are
blocks of substantially lower unit

weight than those containing gravel o

crushed stone aggregate.

www.techno-industries.com

Blocks with dimensions based upon
common units of measure, known as

"modular dimension standards",

approved by the American Standards

Assn. Uses a common unit of
measure of 4", known as a module.

Blocks--concrete

concrete blocks for patios and

driveways

Liners for molds used in casting
concrete, usually made of rubber or

other synthetic materials.

www.homebuilding.co.uk

 Concrete blocks designed

specifically for heavy wear on

driveways or patios.

www.creativehomeowner.com

Blocks--concrete

colored Portland cement for

concrete blocks

www.concrete.com

Blocks--concrete

concrete blocks for back-up

walls and partitions

Concrete blocks available in various

grades.

www.tpub.com

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Blocks-concrete

waterproof and water-repellent

concrete blocks

Blocks that can be treated with an
additive while being made, or coated
with a waterproof/repellant substance

after they are mixed and molded.

www.islandblock-paving.com

www.petsparade.com

Blocks--concrete

x-ray protective concrete

blocks

lead to provide protection from x-rays

www.ndt-ed.org

High density concrete blocks which
are sometimes used in concert with

and x-ray equipment for the

operators.

Blocks--cutting

cutting blocks

A wooden block, usually maple or
oak, used in the kitchen for cutting,

slicing and preparing foods.

Blocks--glass

glass blocks

Translucent glass blocks for use as
interior or exterior wall construction.
Similar in size and shape to building
bricks and concrete masonry units.
Used mainly for decorative effect,
plus permits the passage of light.

Blocks--glass

anchors, caulking and joints

for glass blocks

Anchors: metal fasteners used in
surrounding framework when

channels are not used. Caulking: for
installation and sealing glass blocks.
Joints: a separation between a glass

block panel and adjoining

construction to allow unrestrained
movement due to lateral loads on the

structure, temperature volume

change, shrinkage, creep and other

movements.

www.cmsblock.com

www.icbo.org
www.custombuildingproducts.com

Blocks--glass

framing for glass blocks

Framing that is made specifically for

glass blocks.

www.jamoinc.com
www.cmsblock.com

Blocks--gypsum

gypsum blocks

Gypsum: hydrous calcium sulfate, the

main component of sheetrock or
drywall. Gypsum Block: a hollow or
solid building block fabricated of
gypsum, used in a nonbearing
partition; serves as a base for

plastering. Fire resistant and lighter
in weight than other types of masonry.

Bni Construction Dictionary Dictionary
of Architecture & Construction, 2nd

Ed.

Blocks--plastic

plastic blocks

provide flexibility, have maximum light

http://www.acrylicblocks4less.com

Acrylic plastic blocks are used to

penetration and are high-impact

resistant. They are 75% lighter than

glass blocks.

Blowers--centrifugal

or axiel

centrifugal or axiel blowers

Centrifugal fans are fan rotors or
wheels within a scroll type housing
and include driving mechanism

supports for either belt drives or direct

fans with a disc or air foil-shaped
blade mounted on a shaft that moves
air in the general direction of the shaft

axis.

connection motors. Axial flow fans are

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Blowers--centrifugal

or axiel

pressure or volume centrifugal

or axiel blowers

Blowers designed to provide air or
gas at constant or variable pressures
or volumes. May be used for various

applications such as combustion,
drying, agitation, fluidizing, oxidation,

vacuum cleaning, etc.

www.fanmanufacturers.com

www.howden.com.

Blowers--centrifugal

or axiel

variable flow control for

centrifugal or axiel blowers

Systems that can reduce fan energy

through speed control.

http://www.bentley.com

Blowers--centrifugal

or axiel

ventilating or exhaust
centrifugal or axiel blowers

Device consisting of an electric motor
to which shaft vanes or blades are
mounted. When in operation the
vanes or blades create an air stream
flow, either exhaust or ventilating.

Boiler-burner units

boiler-burner units

These units for heating contain a
boiler, together with a separate burne
unit attached to the outside of the
boiler. The fuel is burned in this

element for forced draft firing of the

boiler.

Boiler-burner units

automatic blowdown controls

for boiler-burner units

Boiler blowdown is the operational
step used to control the level of total

dissolved solids in boiler water.
Automatic blowdown controls are
energy efficient because they sense

and respond to boiler water

conductivity and pH.

www.rss.gov.jo

Boiler-burner units

blowdown systems for boiler-

burner units

partially draining the boiler to remove

www.cleaver-brooks.com

The blowdown process involves

sludge and to maintain a pre-
determined concentration level of

solids.

Boiler-burner units

coal-fired boiler-burner units

A closed vessel in which coal is
burned to generate steam or heat
water. The boiler may be made eithe

of steel or cast iron.

Google has many websites with
information about new technology in
coal-fired burners that reduce nitrous

oxide emissions.

Boiler-burner units

hot water or steam electric

boiler-burner units

A vessel in which electric energy is
used to generate steam or heat water.

Boiler-burner units

hot water or steam electrode

boiler-burner units

An electrode boiler utilizes an
immersion type heating element
which makes use of the conductive
and resistive properties of the water in
which it is immersed. An alternating

current is passed between 2
electrodes using water as the

conductor. 100% of the electrical
energy consumed is converted into
heat energy with no heat transfer
loss. Used in hot water or steam

boilers.

                         www.kellysearch.com

& www.engnetglobal.com

Boiler-burner units

preassembled feedwater units

for boiler-burners

Preassembled units to provide water

to a boiler-burner.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.
www.boilers-ez.com

Boiler burner units

fire-tube boiler-burner units

An integral steel-shell boiler in which
the combustion gases pass through
the tubes and the boiler water passes
around them; usually shipped in one
piece, ready for piping connections.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

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Boiler burner units

gas-fired boiler burner units

A closed vessel in which natural gas
or liquified gas is burned to generate

steam or heat water.

Boiler burner units

gas-fired boiler burner units

 Gas-fired boiler that produces steam

www.parkerboiler.com

heat instead of other types, such as

forced air.

www.engnetglobal.com

Boiler burner units

high pressure boiler-burner

units

A boiler with steam at pressure in
excess of 15psi or hot water at
temperatures in excess of 250

degress F or at pressures in excess

of 160psi.

Boiler burner units

electric ignition systems for

boiler-burner units

Systems for boiler burner units that
initiate combustion by electricity.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Boiler burner units

condensate leak detectors for

boiler-burner units

Sensing and alarm instruments that
sense condensate conductivity

dissolved solids in a boiler feed water

line system.

Boiler burner units

safety and control devices for

boiler-burner units

indicating contamination in the form of

Boiler burner units

blowdown separators for boile

burner units

Boilers equipped with electric or
electronic sensing devices to assure
fail-safe operation and to produce a

cutoff in case of flame failure.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.
www.wcrouse.com
www.cleaver-brooks.com
www.thomasregister.com

Boiler burner units

coalescing separators for

boiler burner units

A separator is a device to trap,
remove, or separate deleterious,
hazardous or undesirable material
from normal waste conveyed through
it. Blowdown controls the amount of
solids and sludge in the boiler water.

The blowdown process involves

partially draining the boiler to remove

sludge and to maintain a pre-
determined concentration level of
solids. Also used for hydronic safety
relief valve discharges, deaerator
overflows, autoclave draining and

high flow pressurized condensate to

drain applications.

www.decgroup.com

A waste oil separator removes free-
floating dispensed oil and loosely
emulsified waste oil from industrial
parts washers, coolant tanks and

filtration systems. Decant coalescing
has an automatic pneumatic back

flush clean-out system.

Boiler burner units

flash separators for boiler

burner units

Flash separators separate steam and

http://www.pennseparator.com

condensate.

Boiler burner units

flash heat recovery separators

for boiler-burner units

 Two stages provide the heat

recovery. The first is the flash area
where the high pressure condensate
flashes to a low pressure steam use

such as a feedwater heater or
deaerator. In the second area is a
heat exchanger that transfers the

remaining heat to the make-up water.

http://www.pennseparator.com

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Boiler burner units

inline separators for boiler-

burner units

Inline separators create a centrifugal
spinning action that separates out
liquid entrainment droplets in steam,

air, or other gases.

http://www.pennseparator.com

Boiler burner units

boiler-burner units with vents
and draft control for energy

conservation

Devices that maintain a desired draft
in a gas appliance by automatically
reducing the draft to the selected
value. Mechanical draft venting

systems are designed to remove flue
or vent gases by mechanical means--

induced draft portion under positive

static pressure.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.
www.sbcci.org/Florida

Boiler burner units

waste heat extractors for boile

burner units

promote heat transfer. Mainly used in

http://engstandards.lanl.gov

Devices inserted in some firetubes to

one pass, firetube boilers.

Boiler burner units

watertubes for boiler-burner

units

Boilers in which water to be heated
circulates in tubes exposed to fire and

enveloped by hot gases.

Bolts

expansion bolts

An anchoring device having an
expandable socket that swells as a
bolt is tightened into it; used in
masonry walls for attaching timber,
etc. (same definition used for an

expansion anchor)

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Bolts

toggle bolts

A bolt having a nut with pivoted
flanged wings that close against a
spring when it is pushed through a
hole and open after emerging from
the hole; used to fasten objects to a

hollow wall or to a wall which is
accessible only from one side.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Breakwater -- harbor

harbor breakwaters

A structure protecting a shore area,
harbor, anchorage, or basin from

waves.

Brick

brick

A solid masonry unit having the shape
of a rectangular prism; usually made
from clay, shale, fire clay or a mixture

of these.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Brick

acid- and chemical-resistant

brick

Brick that is suitable for use where it
will be in contact with chemicals;
designed primarily for use in the

chemical industry. Usually used with

acid-resistant mortar.

Brick

crushed brick

The product resulting from the
artificial crushing of brick with
substantially all faces crushed.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Brick

brick face or fronts

Superior quality building brick used on

the exposed or exterior parts of a
building to present a better aesthetic

appearance.

Brick

brick or refractory brick

Brick made of refractory ceramic

material that will resist high

temperatures. Refractory is defined
as ceramic material resistant to high

temperatures.

American Heritage Dictionary

brick

glazed brick

Brick with a surface produced by
fusing it with a glazing material.

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Brick

lead-lined brick

Brick manufactured to help eliminate

radiation leakage and to create

sturdier walls.

http://www.atnuke.com

Brick

unglazed brick

Structural building bricks of various
sizes and shapes used for interior or
exterior walls. This type of brick is not

fire-treated nor is a glaze applied to

its facing surface.

Brick

manufactured or simulated

brick faces

Brick-facing or brick veneer: A facing
of brick laid against the front side of
an exterior wall but not bonded to it.
Also: A non-loadbearing single tier of

brick applied to a wall of other

materials.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Brick -- simulated
manufactured

manufactured or simulated

brick

Bricks or brick-like products made of
materials other than the usual brick

ingredients.

www.building.org
www.building.com

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Bridges

lift bridges

A structure spanning and providing
passage over a waterway that lifts to

allow for passage of traffic.

American Heritage Dictionary

www.acrowusa.com

Bridges

prefabricated bridges

Bridges that are constructed in

standard sections that can be easily

shipped and assembled.

American Heritage Dictionary.

www.hamilton.com www.building.org

Bridges

transfer bridges

Bridges in loading dock areas which
may be lowered to permit pedestrian

or vehicle crossing over railroad
spurs, driveways or thoroughfares
and then raised to allow clearance for

rail or passenger traffic.

Broilers

broilers

General term including broilers,
salamanders, barbecues and other
devices for cooking primarily by

radiated heat, excepting toasters. A

cooking device in a kitchen that
cooks food by direct exposure to

radiant heat

Bni Construction Dictionary

Broilers

commercial broilers

Broilers designed for industrial use.

American Heritage Dictionary

Broilers

residential broilers

Broilers designed for personal use in

one's home.

American Heritage Dictionary

Bubbler fountains,

coolers

bubbler fountains and coolers

the form of a stream when a button or

www.plumbing world.com

A bubbler is the fitting or spout
through which the water is drawn in

handle is pushed or turned, or a foot

pedal is depressed.

Buckets, clamshells,

grapples

buckets, clamshells, grapples

Attachments for a materials-handling
or excavating machine that digs or
carries loose materials. May be
shaped like a scoop, with provision

for opening and closing.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 3rd Ed.

Building services

systems/
management

building services systems and

management

Technical services and operations;
data centers used in operating

buildings.

Bulletin Boards

bulletin boards

A wall hanging unit upon which
information or messages are

attached.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Bulletin Boards

encased bulletin boards

Bulletin boards enclosed in a frame or

framing.

American Heritage Dictionary

Bulletin Boards

open-faced bulletin boards

Bulletin boards having no glass or

acrylic cover over the face.

http://www.usmarkerboard.com

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Burners

burners

The part of a furnace, boiler, etc.,

where flame is produced.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Burners

controls for burners

Accessories and devices that control

the functions of the burner.

 www.boilerroom.com

Burners

gas, coal or oil burners

The burner is the part of a boiler-
burner which actually ignites and

burns the fuel and creates the heat fo
the boiler. Burners are made to use
specific fuels, such as gas, coal or oil.

Bushings -- rotary

equipment

bushings for rotary equipment

Bushing is a removable cylindrical
lining for an opening used to limit the
size of the opening, resist abrasion, o

serve as a guide. An electrically

insulating lining for a hole to protect a

through conductor. In plumbing,
bushing is a pipe fitting which is

threaded on both the inside and the
outside so that it can be used to

connect two pipes (or other fittings) of
different sizes. A sleeve which screws

into or is otherwise fastened to an

opening in order to prevent

mechanical abrasion or damage to a
cable, rod or the like, which passes

through it.

Bni Construction Dictionary Dictionary
of Architecture & Construction, 2nd

Ed.

Cabinets

bathroom vanity cabinets

Bathroom vanity cabinets support a
lavatory or sink and the plumbing

pertaining to it.

Cabinets

china cabinets

China cabinets are display cabinet for
china, usually with glazed doors and

glass or wood shelving.

Cabinets

coin storage cabinets

Cabinets, usually of heavy
construction, designed to

accommodate several trays used to

hold large amounts of coins.
Equipped with tamper-proof locks.

Cabinets

hutches

A cupboard with drawers for storage
and, usually, open shelves above.
Cabinet or cupboard placed over

buffet unit.

American Heritage Dictionary

Cable Accessories
high/low voltage

high voltage boxes for cable

accessories

Cable boxes meant to withstand high

voltage.

BNI Construction Dictionary

Cable Accessories

high/low voltage

fault detecting high/low

voltage cable accessories

Fault detecting can be achieved using

www.control-corp.com

devices that locate open circuits or

short circuits; some use an

electronically induced pulse and the
width of the pulse can determine the

nature of the fault.

Cable Accessories
high/low voltage

potheads

A device used to provide a

weathertight seal at the end of an
electrical cable, serving as an
insulated egress for the conductor.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Cable Accessories

bushings

A pipe fitting that is threaded on both

the outside and the inside.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Cable Accessories

cable heads

Wiring connection or disconnection

elements combined in distinct units.

www.elmat.com

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Cable Accessories

connectors for cables

Device that provides rapid connection
and disconnection of electrical cable

and wire termination.

Cable Accessories

splices for cables

Devices used for joining two or more

conductors.

Cable Accessories

terminators for cables

Device used for closing a circuit at

either end of a line.

Cable Jacketing

cable jacketing

telecommunications and power cable

http://w1.cabot-corp.com

Cable jacketing provides

with protective layer against

mechanical shocks, chemicals, oils,
weather exposure; also provides

waterproofing.

Caddies and Dollies

caddies and dollies

A dolly is a low cart or truck used for

transporting heavy or bulky

equipment. A caddy is a tray used for
carrying tools or cleaning supplies.

http://www.bestsupplyinc.com

Caducei

caducei

Symbols of the medical health

profession cast in metal, coated and

made in specified sizes.

Canopies -- materials

materials for canopies

Materials used to manufacture

ornamental roof like structures or any

high, overarching covering.

American Heritage Dictionary

Canopies -- materials

precast concrete panels for

canopies

Canopies made of precast panels of

concrete.

www.architectureweek.com

Capacitors --
industrial, power,

sensor

industrial and power sensor

capacitors

Device for electricity storage, used in
starting and running the circuits of

many electrical motors.

Carbon

carbon

A non-metallic element that occurs in
many inorganic and in all organic

compounds.

American Heritage Dictionary

Carbon

granular carbon

Carbon composed or appearing to be

composed of granules or grains.

American Heritage Dictionary

Carbon

pelletized carbon

A small or densely packed ball or

mass of carbon.

American Heritage Dictionary

Carbon

powdered carbon

Carbon consisting of ground,
pulverized or otherwise finely

dispersed solid particles.

American Heritage Dictionary

Carousels and
equipment

carousels and equipment

A conveyor on which objects are

placed and carried around a complete

circuit on a horizontal plane. A
carousel is also a merry-go-round.

Webster's New Third International

Dictionary

Carpets -- general

carpets

A heavy, durable floor covering,
usually of woven, knitted or needle-
tufted fabric; commonly installed with

tacks or staples, or by adhesive.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Carpets -- general

frothed foam backing for

carpets

Integral backing is backing bonded to
the underside of the carpet. Frothed
foam would be one type, non-woven

fabric and woven fabric would be

other available backings.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.
www.leecherrycarpet.com

www.dupont.com

Carpets -- general

bonding agents or systems for

carpets

A substance applied to a suitable
substrate to create a bond between it

and a succeeding layer.

Bni Construction Dictionary American

Heritage Dictionary

Carpets -- general

cove caps for carpets

Cove caps and edge guards are

flexible, edge protectors for carpeting.

www.safe-t-first.com

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Carpets -- general

temporary covers for carpets

Temporary covers made of
polyethylene or heavy cloth that
protect carpeting during construction
or high traffic events. Can have fire-

retardant properties.

www.americover.com

Carpets -- general

expansion joints for carpets

 An expansion joint is a piece of
fiberboard or other compressive

material that separates the concrete

slabs and allows for expansion and
contraction of the slabs underneath

carpeting.

http://www.hgtv.com

Carpets -- general

logo inserts for carpets

An identifying statement or motto that
can be inserted into a carpet design.

http://www.carpetsculptors.com

Carpets -- properties

anti-static carpets

Carpets manufactured using yarns
that have been processed to build up

little or no static electricity.

Carpets -- properties

anti-bacterial treatment for

carpets

Anti-bacterial treatment can be built
into carpet backing to minimize odors,
or carpeting can be surface- treated

to prevent bacterial growth.

www.mikesart.com
www.newmillenniumcarpets.com

Carpets -- properties

anti-static treatment for

carpets

Treatment that minimizes or prevents
static electricity build-up in carpets.

www.ultrastat.com
http://www.antron.dupont.com
www.chemspec-canada.com

Carpets -- types

commercial or institutional

carpets

Carpet cited by the manufacturer as
suitable for withstanding heavy traffic.

Carpets -- types

direct glue-down carpets

This pertains to the gluing of a carpet
directly to the floor with adhesives.

Carpets - types

foam rubber-backed carpets

Carpets that have a foam rubber layer

Carpets - types

loose laid carpets

applied to the underside. It serves as

a framework to give the carpet

stability and durability.

 www.epinions.com
www.allandsons.co.uk

www.dap.com

Carpets - types

tile carpets

Carpet that is installed without

adhesives.

www.carpetbiz.com
www.carpetdoctor.com

Carports

carports

Carpet that comes in sheets or small
squares and is installed by the use of

adhesives.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Carrels

carrels

Supported roof adjacent to a house
for the primary purpose of shelter for

one or more automobiles.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Carts

 recovery gates for shopping

carts

A small individual compartment or
alcove in a library, used for semi-

private study.

Caster load modules

caster load modules

Railing systems used to store

shopping carts.

http://www.asesystems.com

Caster load modules

air or fluid caster load modules

Module systems on casters that
enable one person to move heavy
duty loads on adequate floor systems.

Catchbasins

catchbasins

By forcing a film of compressed air, or
water or oil under pressure, between

a surface and the load, the load is
floated to a degree that permits it to
be moved with less energy than by

conventional methods.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

A reservoir, especially for catching
and retaining surface drainage over a
large area, in which sediment many

settle.

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Catchbasins

precast catchbasins

A reservoir, especially for catching
and retaining surface drainage over a
large area, that has been cast and
cured in other than its final position.

Bni Construction Dictionary
www.nep-inc.com www.precasto.com

Catchbasins

traps for catchbasins

A fitting or device so designed and
constructed as to provide, when

properly vented, a liquid seal that will

prevent the backpassage of air

without materially affecting the flow of
sewage or waste water through it.

Ceilings -- acoustic

acoustic ceilings

A ceiling covered by, or formed of, an

acoustical material.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Ceilings -- electrified

electrified ceilings

Ceilings that are prewired usually for

bumper cars.

Ceilings -- general

dropout panels for ceilings

Drop-out ceilings are suspended
ceiling systems that have translucent
or opaque, heat sensitive panels.
When subject to heat, these panels
drop from the suspension system,

thereby exposing the sprinkler system

installed above it.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Ceilings -- general

grids or grilles for ceilings

 Structural framework used to hold

ceiling panels in place.

Ceilings -- general

angles, channels, and slip-on

moldings for ceilings

Ceilings--general

miter or shadow line moldings

for ceilings

A joint formed by beveling the edges
or ends of two pieces at 45 degree

angles, then fitting these together to

make a 90 degree angle.

www.wickes.com

Ceilings -- general

ornamental moldings for

ceilings

Moldings that serve a decorative

purpose.

Ceilings -- general

firestopping runners for

ceilings

A runner is a metal supporting
member which is attached to

structural members used to support
partitions, acoustical ceiling tile, etc. A
firestopping runner stops and directs

fire and smoke.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

www.firestop.org

Ceilings -- integrated

integrated ceilings

A suspended ceiling system in which
the acoustical, illumination, and air-
handling components are combined
as an integral part of a grid system.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

cementitious wood fiber
panels and tiles for ceilings

Cementitious: having cementing

properties. Therefore, fiberboard that
has cementing properties used for

ceiling panels and tiles.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

lightweight concrete panels

and tiles for ceilings

Concrete of substantially lower

density than that made from gravel or

crushed stone.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

sound-diffusing panels and

tiles for ceilings

Diffusion is defined as the process of
spreading or dispersing radiated
energy so that it is less direct or
coherent. These panels and tiles
diffuse sound waves so that they are

evenly distributed.

http://www.soundprooffoam.com

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Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

hardboard or particleboard
panels and tiles for ceilings

Hardboard: a very dense panel
product, usually with at least one
smooth face, made of highly
compressed wood fibers.
Particleboard: a building panel

composed of small particles of wood
and resins bonded together under

pressure.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

liner panels for ceilings

Panels used for the interior finish of

ceilings.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

metal-clad fiber panels and

tiles for ceilings

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

metal slat panels and tiles for

ceilings

Panels for ceilings made of thin,

narrow strips of metal.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

acoustical pads for metal or
wood slat ceiling panels and

tiles

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

woven wire or rod metal
ceiling panels and tiles

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

mineral fiber panels and tiles

for ceilings

Mineral fiber tile: a ceiling material
that is pre-formed and composed of
mineral fiber and a binder with good

thermal properties and acoustics.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

fiberglass-reinforced plastic
panels and tiles for ceilings

Ceiling with panels or slats made of

glass fiber-reinforced plastic.

SPS Product Terms & Definitions

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

radiant heating panels and

tiles for ceilings

Radiant heating panels use heat

transmitted by radiation as contrasted
with heat transmitted by conduction o

convection.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

www.radiantpanelassociation.org

www.advancebuilding.org

www.radiantheat.net

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

radio

frequency/electromagnetic-
shielding panels and tiles for

ceilings

Definition for an electromagnetic
system: System based on the force
exerted between a magnetic field and
conductor carrying a current placed in

that field.

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

sanitary panels and tiles for

ceilings

Ceiling panels designed to provide a
surface that can easily be kept clean

and free of microorganisms.

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

seismic-resistant panels and

tiles for ceilings

Panels and tiles especially formulated

www.ancoengineers.com

to be earthquake resistant.

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

watertight panels and tiles for

ceilings

Panels and tiles whose surfaces do
not permit the passage of moisture

and are impermeable to water.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.
www.armstrongdlw.co.uk

www.hamptonwallandceilings.com

Ceilings -- panels and

tiles for

wood fiber panels and tiles for

ceilings

Ceiling panels manufactured from
glued and bonded wood particles.

BNI Construction Dictionary

Ceiling suspension

systems

ceiling suspension systems

A system of metal members designed

to support a suspended ceiling,
typically an acoustical ceiling. Also
may be designed to accommodate

lighting fixtures or air diffusers.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Ceiling suspension
systems -- with fire-
resistant properties

fire-resistant ceiling
suspension systems

A ceiling suspension system in which

fire-resistant properties.

Ceilings -- X-ray

protective

x-ray protective ceilings

the materials are fire-resistant or have

Special treatment given to ceilings in

areas using x-ray machines to

prevent passage of harmful emissions

to other areas.

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Ceiling system --

stretch

stretch ceiling systems

Sheeting fixed to walls or ceilings
forming a perfectly flat and uniform
surface. Can accommodate light
fittings, alarms, air conditioning, air

vents and other installations.

www.constrade.com

Cement

cement

A material or a mixture of materials
(without aggregate) which, when in a
plastic state, possesses adhesive and

cohesive properties and hardens in

place.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Cement

acid or alkali-resistant cement

 Cement that includes additives that
make it resistant to acid or alkali.

Cement

anti-bacterial cement

 Cement that contains ingredients
giving it anti-bacterial properties.

Cement

asphalt-based cement

A chemical compound, consisting
primarily of asphalt, in a solvent
vehicle with other fillers or materials
added. It is used as an adhesive for

sealing and bonding various
materials, particularly in roofing

construction.

  www.koppers.com

Cement

bonding cement

Bonding cement adds strength,
durability and water resistance to
walls made of concrete, cinder blocks,

brick terra cotta tile and stone.
A

www.quikrete.com

pplied over concrete and masonry.

Cement

canvas or fabric cement

A latex cement that will permanently

bond canvas and fabrics.

www.aubuchonhardware.com

Cement

colors for cement

Cement that has been colored using
various methods, i.e.., stains, stamps,

etc.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Cement

high-strength masonry or

mortar cement

dyes, colored pigment, epoxy overlay,

Cement

mortar

A building material consisting of a
mixture of cement, lime or gypsum
plaster, and sand. When mixed with
water, it hardens after a period of
contact with air. Used extensively in
new construction and renovation
work, in masonry, and in plastering.

    www.rinker.com

Cement

premixed mortar

Building material consisting of a
mixture of cement, lime, or gypsum
and sand. Hardens after a period of

contact with air.

www.easterngotech.com

A

chemicals to enhance adhesion,
flexural strength and bond strength.

Cement

reinforcing mortar

 premixed, dry powder ready for use.
Some mortar mixtures contain added

http://www.sider-oxydro.com

Cement

synthetic mortar

High resistance or high strength
mortar for commercial and industrial

use.

http://www.vti.se

Synthetic mortar is usually a
polyurethane-modified epoxy
composition and filler/sand.

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Cement

patching or resurfacing

cement

 Cement for the repair of small to
medium holes or cracks in concrete
surfaces, or cement to provide a
supplemental surface on an existing
surface to improve its conformation or

to increase its strength.

Bni Construction Dictionary
Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Cement

Portland cement

The cementitious binder for most
structural concrete; obtained by

pulverizing clinker consisting
essentially of hydraulic calcium

silicates; contains calcium sulfate as

an interground addition.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Cement

roofing cement

A product composed of asphalt, fiber,
solvent vehicle and sometimes rubber

polymer as well as water

displacement additives. Used to
maintain and repair asphalt roofing.

www.bakor.com www.tamko.com

www.cornerhardware.com

www.oldgas.com

Cement

shrinkage-compensating

cement

A characteristic of grout, mortar, or
concrete made with an expansive

cement in which volume increase, if
restrained, induces compressive
stresses which are intended to

approximately offset the tendency of
drying shrinkage to induce tensile

stresses.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Cement

surface bonding cement

The bonding of dry-laid masonry by a
thin layer of fiber-reinforced mortar.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Cement

tile-setting cement

There are two kinds of tile-setting
cement: Portland cement mortar,

which is Portland cement, sand and
lime; and dry-set mortar, which is
Portland cement with sand and
additives imparting water retentivity.

www.custombuildingproducts.com

www.johnbridge.com

Ceramic or clay tiles

ceramic or clay tiles

Ceramic tile: a ceramic surfacing unit
made from clay, or a mixture of clay
and other ceramic material, having
either a "glazed" or "unglazed" face,

of manufacture. Clay tile:

Earthenware tile that is fired and is
used on roofs. Known as quarry tile

when used for flooring.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Chain

chain

and fired above red heat in the course

Chairs

chairs

A connected, flexible series of links,
usually of metal, used for binding,
connecting, transmitting motion, or

other purposes.

American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd

College Ed.

Chalkboards or
marker boards

chalkboards or marker boards

A piece of furniture consisting of a
seat, legs, back and often arms,
designed to accommodate one

person.

American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd

College Ed.

Chambers--growth

growth chambers

Smooth surfaces of slate, porcelain
enamel, cement asbestos, plastic,
hardboard, or glass, framed with
wood or metal, and on which chalk is

used for writing or drawing.

 www.egc.com

A space equipped or designed to
grow plants providing optimum
uniformity throughout the growing

area.

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Chandeliers

chandeliers

A lighting fixture suspended from the
ceiling, with several up curving or
pendant sockets for light bulbs or

candles.

Channels--framing

framing channels

www.metsec.co.uk

Chargers--battery

battery chargers

An electrical device used to charge or
replenish the energy of a battery.
This device is only used on wet cell

type batteries.

Check-out equipment-

mercantile

-

mercantile check-out

equipment

Equipment used to settle a bill or
charge for a customer or client.

 Travel Industry Dictionary

Checkroom/checking

equipment

checkroom or checking

equipment

Equipment used to temporarily store
hats, coats, packages, or other items

in a designated place.

The American Heritage Dictionary,

2nd College Ed.

Chemical control
systems--volatile

organic

volatile organic chemical

control systems

An assembly of devices used to
regulate volatile organic chemicals.

Stein AIA

Chillers--air

air chillers

Chillers used for air conditioning and
refrigeration, which use air as the
coolant for those components of the
apparatus which generate heat.

Chiller-heaters--liquid

liquid chiller-heaters

Chilling equipment used in connection

Chillers-liquid

liquid chillers

with air conditioning and refrigeration

with heating capacity added.

Chimneys

chimneys

Chilling equipment used in connection

Church Equipment

church equipment

with air conditioning and refrigeration

covering the areas of comfort
conditioning as well as industrial

processing.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Chutes

chutes

Vertical, noncombustible, structures
with one or more flues to carry smoke
and other gases of combustion into

the atmosphere.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Cleaning and

sanitizing equipment

cleaning and sanitizing

equipment

Furnishing or accessories especially

designed for churches.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Clocks--general

clocks

An open-top trough through which
bulk materials are conveyed and

lowered by gravity.

American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd

College Ed.

Closets

closets

Systems or equipment used to clean

and sanitize interior or exterior
surfaces by using high pressure

water.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Clutches

clutches

water, steam or a mixture or sand and

An instrument other than a watch for

measuring or indicating time; a

mechanical device with a numbered
dial and moving hands or pointers.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

A small enclosed storage area.

Devices which permit the drive train
of a machine to be connected to, or
disconnected from, a prime source of

power; usually operates on a
mechanical principle with friction
surfaces that can be joined or

separated, but other types include a

fluid coupler.

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Coal tar, coal tar
bitumens, pitch

coal tar, coal tar bitumens,

pitch

A dark brown to black hydrocarbon
obtained by the distillation of coke-
oven tar; softening point near 150° F

(65° C).

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

  Coatings and

toppings--concrete or

masonry

coatings and toppings for
concrete or masonry

A layer of material applied to concrete
or masonry to decorate, preserve,
protect, seal or smooth the substrate.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Coatings--asbestos

encapsulating

asbestos encapsulating

coatings

Coatings or sealing to remove any
liberated asbestos dust on surfaces.

www.safetyline.wa.gov.au

Coatings--glass

 coatings for glass

Coatings applied to glass for various
purposes such as blocking light in the

ultraviolet and infrared ranges or
reflecting heat inside a building.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Coatings--lead paint

encapsulation

lead paint encapsulating

coatings

Coatings designed to create a

physical barrier between lead and the

environment.

www.pcimag.com/CDA/ArticleInformat

ion

Coatings--metal-

protective

metal protective coatings

Any material or process used to
protect metallic surfaces from
corrosion, tarnishing, etc. The

coating may be a factory-applied
process to specific products or one
applied on the job as required.

Coatings--underwater
structures--corrosion

protection for

corrosion protective coatings
for underwater structures

Any of a number of materials applied

to a surface used to prevent the
oxidation of metals underwater.

 Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Coatings--with fire-
retardant/resistant

properties

fire retardant/resistant

coatings

Materials applied to the surface of a
building component to increase its
resistance to flaming combustion

along the surface.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Coatings--wood-

protective

wood-protective coatings

Protective coatings applied to the
surface of beams, planks or boards

for specific purposes.

Coating systems--

power

generation/distribution

plants

coating systems for power
generation/distribution plants

Epoxy systems with good chemical
resistance and specially developed

coatings for handling high

temperatures and chemical and ash
abrasion. Coatings that allow for
rapid and efficient decontamination

after radiation exposure.

http://www.power-technology.com

Coils

coils

A heat exchanger in the form of pipe

or tubing in any of various

configurations; fins may be attached

to dissipate heat.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Column Covers

column covers

Durable, low maintenance covers for
structural supports, ductwork, etc.
Can be of various materials, i.e..,

metal, fiberglass, etc.

http://meltonclassics.com/

Columns

columns

The vertical structural members
extending from the foundation of a
structure through to the roof and
which support the floor loads

transferred to them by the beams and
girders. They may be of metal, wood,

stone, timber or concrete.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Compressors

compressors

A machine that compresses gases or

air.

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Definition

Sources

Concrete

concrete

A composite stonelike material

formed by mixing an aggregate (such

as stones of irregular shape or
crushed rock) with cement (which
acts as the binding material) and

water, then allowing the mixture to dry

and harden.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Concrete forms

concrete forms

Temporary boarding, sheeting, or
pans of plywood, molded fiberglass,
etc., used to give desired shape to

poured concrete.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Conduits--electrical

electrical conduits

Piping or tubing for the protection of

electrical wiring underground,

underfloor and on exposed surfaces.

Construction systems

construction systems

In building construction, prefabricated
assemblies, components, and parts
which are combined into single

integrated units utilizing industrialized

production techniques.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Consultants and

services

consultants and services

Persons or organizations offering
advice as to design and installation

for specific needs.

Containers,
containment

containers and containment

Various receptacles such as baskets,
boxes, carts, etc., used for permanent

or temporary storage.

Control joints

control joints

An intentional linear discontinuity in a
structure or component, designed to

form a plane of weakness where
cracking or movement can occur in
response to various forces so as to

minimize or eliminate cracking
elsewhere in the structure.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Controls

controls

Mechanisms used to regulate or
guide the operation of a machine,

apparatus or system.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Controls--door

operator

door operator controls

On elevators, a device or assembly of
devices which opens and closes a car

door and/or hoistway door by power
other than by hand, gravity, springs,

or the movement of the car.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Convectors

convectors

A heat exchange device that uses the

heat in steam, hot water, or an
electric resistance element to warm

the air in a room.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Conveyor

components and
accessories

conveyor components and

accessories

Conveyors or
conveying systems

conveyors or conveying

systems

A device used to move material from
one place to another. A broad term
which includes elevators, escalators,

moving walks, dumbwaiters, etc.

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Term

Definition

Sources

Cookers--pressure or

steam

pressure or steam cookers

Pressure cookers are air-tight utensils
used for quick cooking or preserving
of foods by means of super-heated

steam under pressure. In steam
cookers, cooking is accomplished

without water in an atmosphere of dry
steam from which all air has been

expelled.

Coolers--commercial
or institutional--food

service

commercial or institutional
coolers for food service

Cooling compartments or rooms
made up of insulated panels and

containing refrigeration equipment for

maintaining a temperature in the

range of 35° to 40° F.

Coolers--drinking

water

drinking water coolers

A device for the dispensing of water

for drinking.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Coolers--evaporative

evaporative coolers

Cooling accomplished by evaporating
water in air; as a result, the dry-bulb
temperature decreases and the
humidity increases; this principle is
used in cooling towers and in the
cooling of buildings in hot, arid

climates.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Coolers--refrigeration

units for

refrigeration units for coolers

Compact, self-contained refrigeration

units such as those used for
temperature control in a walk-in

cooler.

Cooling, chiller

controls

cooling, chiller controls

Devices used to monitor cooling
equipment in residential, commercial
or industrial buildings, or for cooling

control of refrigeration systems,
compressors, condensers, engines,

etc.

Cooling towers

cooling towers

A structure over which warm water is
circulated for cooling by evaporation

from exposure to the air.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Copings

copings

The material or units used to form a
cap or finish on top of a wall, pier,
pilaster, or chimney. A protective cap

at the top of a masonry wall.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Counters

counters

A long, horizontal surface used in
stores, shops, banks, etc., for display
of goods, for work-top areas, or for

business transactions.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Couplings

couplings

Devices that serve to connect the
ends of adjacent parts or objects.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Courthouse
equipment

courthouse equipment

Implements used in rooms for courts
of law, judges' chambers, offices of

clerks of court, and other official

offices.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Covers

covers

A cover is something that protects,

shelters or guards. Definition
depends on what kind of cover is

meant.

Covers & frames

covers & frames for

catchbasins, manholes, pits,

sumps & trenches

A metal cover usually of steel or iron
used to cover the entranceway of
catchbasins, etc. Comes in many
shapes & sizes, the cover usually
lying flush with the surface being

covered.

MH

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Definition

Sources

Covers & frames

covers & frames for roadway

drainage

A metal frame imbedded flush in the
roadway surface and butting against
the curb of the sidewalk. Normally it
has striated, elongated holes which
permit rainwater or other drainage

material to pass through on its way to

the sewage piping system.

Cranes

cranes

A machine for raising, shifting and
lowering heavy weights by means of a
projecting swinging arm or with the
hoisting apparatus supported on an

overhead track.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Crematories

crematories

A building for the incineration of the

human dead.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Cribbing

cribbing

A framework of wood, concrete, or
metal members which form open bins
that are filled with crushed rock or
pervious soil; used as a retaining
structure for a earth embankment.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Culverts

culverts

A drain pipe or masonry crossing
made of concrete, galvanized

corrugated metal, aluminum or steel

constructed under a road or

embankment to provide a waterway.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Cupolas

cupolas

A domed structure, often set on a
circular or polygonal base on a roof or
set on pillars; often glazed to provide
light in the space below, or louvered
to provide ventilation in that space.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Curbing

curbing

A raised rim of concrete, stone, or
metal which forms the edge of a
street, sidewalk, or planted area; a
low wall of wood, metal, or masonry
built around an opening in a roof or
placed on the surface of a roof to

support equipment.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Currency handling

equipment

currency handling equipment

Manual or automatic money counters.

Curtains & Draperies

curtains & draperies

A hanging screen usually capable of

being drawn back or up.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Curtain Walls--

properties

properties of curtain walls

Qualities or traits of specific curtain
walls, i.e.., fire-resistant, storm or

hurricane-proof, etc.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Curtain Walls--
window framing

systems

window framing systems for

curtain walls

Vertical and horizontal mullions, of
metal or precast concrete, that

provide frame and support for glazed

openings and spandrel panels.

Curtain Walls--
window framing

systems and spandrel
panel combination

window framing systems and
spandrel panel combinations

for curtain walls

For manufacturers who fabricate and
furnish both the mullions and spandrel

panels.

MH

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Definition

Sources

Dampers

dampers

A flap to control or obstruct the flow of
air or other gasses; specifically, a
metal control flap in the throat of a
fireplace, or in an air duct. Controls
that vary airflow through an air outlet,
inlet, or duct. A damper position may
be immovable, manually adjustable,

or part of an automated control

system.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Dance Floors

dance floors

Flooring which is generally non-slip,

shock absorbent and resilient.

http://www.stagestep.com

Darkrooms

darkrooms

A
for handling and processing light-
sensitive photographic materials.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Daycare equipment

daycare equipment

 room with no light or with a safelight

Deaerators

deaerators

Furniture & furnishings for children or

disabled adults.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.
http://www.rifton.com/

www.communityplaythings.com

Decking--general

decking--general

Devices which mechanically remove
dissolved gases, such as carbon
dioxide, from boiler feedwater.

http://www.sterlingdeaerator.com

Decking--materials

materials for decking

Boards or planks used as structure

flooring.

 Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction

Decking--properties

properties of decking

Substances or elements of which

decking can be made.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Dehumidifiers

dehumidifiers

Qualities or traits pertaining to
different kinds of decking.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Desks

desks

Any device or apparatus for removing

moisture from air.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Detectors--biosensors

biosensors

A table, frame, or case with a sloping
or horizontal surface especially for
writing and reading and often with

drawers, compartments, and

pigeonholes.

http://www.ornl.gov/ORNLReview/rev

physiological change or the presence

29_3/text/biosens.htm

A device that detects, records, and
transmits information regarding

of various chemical or biological

materials in the environment.

Detectors-bombs,
explosives, guns

bombs, explosives, and gun

detectors

Devices that can detect explosives or
guns by using x-rays, vapor detectors

and particle detectors, chemical

agents, or scanners using
electromagnetic radiation.

http://www.securitymanagement.com/l

ibrary/000353.html

Detectors-
eavesdropping

devices

eavesdropping devices

Devices placed in an area to monitor
conversation or other communications
and transmit them out of that area to
a listening post. Some devices work

from a distance to monitor

communications within a room withou

actually having a microphone or

transmitter in the room.

http://rf-web.tamu.edu/security

Detectors--fire, heat

and smoke

fire, heat and smoke detectors

A device for sensing the presence of
smoke, fire or heat in a building,
usually by means of a photoelectric

detector, ionization detector,

ultraviolet flame detector, or a heat

detector.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

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Definition

Sources

Detectors--glass

break sensors

glass break sensors

Sensors that detect vibrations or the

sound of breaking glass.

http://www.smarthome.com

Detectors--intrusion--
rapid deployment

systems

rapid deployment systems for

intrusion detectors

Motion detectors designed to detect

an intruder moving across the
detectors covering pattern, or a

computer program that generates
alerts from attacks that pose a threat

to the network.

www.bosch.security.com;

www.techweb.com

Detectors--metal

metal detectors

A device for the detecting of metal. It
may be hand-held, walk-through or

ground search.

 Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Detectors--night
vision devices,

systems

night vision devices and

systems

Infrared image enhancement for
perfect vision in all conditions of

darkness or poor visibility. Can be
used for surveillance and detection.

http://www.nightvisionoptic.com

Detectors--radon

radon detectors

Devices used to detect a gaseous

emanation produced by the

radioactive decay of radium, given off
by some soils and rocks. This gas
may collect and constitute a health

hazard in buildings with poor

ventilation.

 Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Diffusers--air
distribution

air distribution diffusers

An air distribution outlet, usually

deflecting vanes discharging supply
air in various directions and planes,
and arranged to promote mixing of
the air which is supplied to the room

with the air already in the room.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Diners--modular,
prefabricated

modular, prefabricated diners

located in the ceiling and consisting of

Directories/message

boards

directories & message boards

Diners constructed employing large,

prefabricated, mass-produced,
partially assembled sections or

modules subsequently put together in

the field.

 Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.
http://www.ppimod.com

Directory racks

directory racks

A

changeable letters and symbols.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Dishwashers--
commercial or

institutional

commercial or institutional

dishwashers

n information or message board with

Dishwashers--
residential

residential dishwashers

A framework, stand or grating on or in

which directories are placed.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Dispensers

dispensers

Automatic dishwasher built for

strength and durability which includes
a conveyor for feeding dishes and

other kitchen ware into the
dishwasher continuously.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Display equipment

display equipment

A machine for washing dishes.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Dockboards--lifts,

levelers for

lifts and levelers for

dockboards

A container that extrudes, sprays, or

feeds out in convenient units; a
mechanical device for vending

merchandise.

Cabinets and cases used for the
display of trophies, books, food and
other products. Used in schools,
libraries, museums, supermarkets,

etc.

Devices built into the floor of truck
loading docks to raise or lower the
level of the dock to that of the truck;
or elevator-like devices built into the
ground to raise the rear end of the

loading dock.

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Definition

Sources

Dock bumpers

dock bumpers

Resilient pads placed around the
exposed wall areas of loading docks
to absorb the impact of trucks and to

protect the loading dock and the

building.

Dock door curtains,

shelters, seals

curtains, shelters, and seals

for dock doors

Dock shelters and curtains are
expandable protective coverings
extending from a loading dock to the

end of a truck, protecting

merchandise and workers from the
weather or from falling. Seals form a
tighter enclosure around the truck.

Docking system--

aircraft

aircraft docking systems

Flexible, adjustable platforms

providing easy access to all parts of

an aircraft.

http://www.multidocking.com/products

.htm

Docks--floats,
gangways, rafts

docks--floats, gangways and

rafts

Any structure that includes but is not

limited to floating, fixed

(supported on pilings) or cantilevered
boat docks, boatlifts, piers, ramps,
slips and accompanying shoreline

decks, patios and or other

fabrications.

http://www.lake-

holiday.org/GBoatDock.html

Document
management
processing stations

document management
processing stations

Computer systems designed to store
or manage documents according to
individual or organizational needs.

http://www.generalcode.com/laserfich

e

Domes--general

domes--general

A curved roof structure spanning an

area; often spherical in shape.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Domes--materials

materials used in domes

Substances, such as acrylic,

aluminum, fiberglass, glass or plastic,

used to construct domes.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Domes--types

types of domes

Types of domes, including geodesic
domes, observatories, planetariums,

skylights, etc.

Door and frame
packaged units

door and frame packaged

units

A door and its matching framework
manufactured and shipped to the job
site as a matching pair. Provides a

more precise fit and less adjustments

when installed.

Doors--application

doors--application

An entranceway or barrier (usually
solid) which swings, slides, tilts, or

folds to close an opening in a wall or

cabinet or the like.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Doors--facings for

facings for doors

Veneer of nonstructural material such

wood, etc., used to finish the surface

of a rougher or less attractive

material.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Doors--frames for

frames for doors

as hardboard, metal, plastic, plywood,

Doors--muntins for

muntins for doors

The area which completely surrounds
a door where the hinges are attached.
Frames are usually made of wood or

metal.

Bni Construction Dictionary,
Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Doors--operation

operation of doors

An intermediate vertical member that

divides the panels of a door.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Doors--properties

properties of doors

The method by which doors are

functional or operational.

 Webster's Ninth New Collegiate

Dictionary

Different qualities or traits belonging
to doors, i.e.., airtight, corrosion-

resistant, vandal-resistant.

Merriam-Webster's New Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

MH

Term

Definition

Sources

Doors--swinging--by
materials/construction

swinging doors--by
materials/construction

Doors that swing in both directions.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Doors--testing and

certification

testing and certification of

doors

Declaration in writing that a specific
door complies with a specification or

stated criterion.

 Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Dormers--
prefabricated

prefabricated dormers

Appendages to a roof; a small
opening in a roof which provides
ventilation and light to an attic area.
These would be fabricated in a
factory, only needing assembly at

site.

Bni Construction Dictionary Merriam
Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th

Ed.

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Dormitory furniture

dormitory furniture

Beds, chairs, tables, desks, etc.,
which are designed primarily for use

in schools, colleges, and other

institutions.

Dowels--expansion

expansion dowels

Metal rods inserted horizontally in
concrete or masonry at expansion
joints, allowing movement between

the section on either side of the

expansion joint.

Dowels--expansion--

caps for

caps for expansion dowels

Caps of metal or plastic allow for
movement of dowels in expansion

joints.

http://www.americanhighwaytechnolog

y.com/pdfs/dowelcaps.pdf

Drafting

drafting

Materials or equipment used to draw
a preliminary sketch, version, or plan

of something.

 Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Drainage--storm water

storm water drainage

A tank, sump, large diameter pipe,
etc., used to drain and store storm
water until it can be absorbed by the

soil.

Drains

drains

A trench, ditch, or pipe designed to

carry away waste water.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Drawers

drawers

A sliding box or receptacle opened by
pulling out and closed by pushing in.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Drawing and
rendering aids

drawing and rendering aids

Systems, such as computers or photo
reproduction, that assist in drawing.

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Drinking systems--

animal

animal drinking systems

Systems that provide water for
livestock or other animals.

http://www.qcsupply.net/animal-care-

and-grooming.html

Drives

drives

The means for giving motion to a

machine or machine part.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Dryers

dryers

A device used for extracting or

absorbing moisture.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Duckboards

duckboards

Mat-like movable flooring, made up of
treated wooden slats, used in areas
where the finished floor is subject to
wet or slippery conditions providing.

Provides safety and foot comfort.

Ducts and duct
assemblies--
application

ducts and duct assemblies

A means of conveying air from the
boiler or equipment room of a building
to other areas of the building. May
include dampers, vanes, access
doors or panels, noise attenuators or
baffles, grilles, diffusers and registers.

Ducts and duct

assemblies--materials

materials for duct and duct

assemblies

Products used in duct and duct

assemblies.

MH

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Definition

Sources

Ducts and duct
assemblies--
properties

properties of ducts and duct

assemblies

Qualities or traits belonging to ducts

and duct assemblies.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Ducts and duct
assemblies--types

types of ducts and duct

assemblies

Different kinds of ducts and duct

assemblies.

Dumbwaiters

dumbwaiters

A hoisting and lowering mechanism
within a building equipped with a
relatively small car which moves in a
vertical direction; used exclusively for

carrying materials.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Dumpers-truck

dumpers-truck

Any type of truck whose body can be

tilted to discharge its load.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Dust covers

dust covers

A cover (as of cloth or plastic) used to
protect furniture or equipment from

dust.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Elevators--freight

freight elevators

A hoisting device used to raise or

lower cargo.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Elevators--passenger

passenger elevators

An elevator exclusively for the use of

passengers.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Elevators--sidewalk

sidewalk elevators

A freight elevator having a movable
platform that operates between a
sidewalk outside a building and a
different level on a floor within the

building.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Emission controls

emission controls

A device to control substances
discharged into the air (as by a
smokestack or an automobile

gasoline engine).

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Enclosures

enclosures

Buildings or containment structures

used to confine or surround.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Energy Conservation

energy conservation

To avoid wasteful or destructive use
of usable power or resources for

producing power.

Engines

engines

A machine for converting any of
various forms of energy into
mechanical force and motion. A
mechanism or object that serves as

an energy source.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Entertainment

Systems

entertainment systems

Systems for stage and dance lighting
equipment, sound reinforcement
equipment, special effects, etc.

http://www.njyp.com/escinc.htm

Escalators

escalators

A power-driven set of stairs arranged
like an endless belt that ascend or

descend continuously.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Escalators

housing or enclosures for

escalators

Housings are the surrounding
covering which conceals the

operating mechanism of the escalator

and protects the passengers.

Enclosures are the operable shutters
or closures which cover the access
area of the escalator at floor level,
when the escalator is out of service.

Escape or evacuation

devices

escape or evacuation devices

A piece of equipment or mechanism
used to withdraw people from a place

in an organized way, especially for

protection.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Exhaust systems

exhaust systems

Any system made to remove a
specific pollutant from the

environment.

MH

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Definition

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Explosion

suppression systems

explosion suppression

systems

Systems that use pressure sensor
detectors to detect and act upon a
developing explosion. May contain

fire suppressing agents or a
mechanical isolation system to
prevent flame or pressure from

traveling through connected ducts or

piping.

http://www.reliablefire.com

Fabrics

fabrics

Cloth or a material that resembles

cloth.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Fallout shelters

fallout shelters

A structure (or room therein) used for
protection against harmful radiation
due to radioactive fallout following a

nuclear blast.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Fans

fans

An air-moving device composed of a
wheel or blade and housing or orifice

plate.

 Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Fascias--general

general fascias

A flat, vertical face member or band
at the surface of a building or the
edge beam of a bridge, or exposed
eaves of a building. A flat member of
a cornice or other finish; generally the

board of the cornice to which the

gutter is fastened.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Faucets--types

types of faucets

Fixtures for drawing liquid.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Feeders

feeders

In power distribution, a group of

electric conductors which originate at
a main distribution center and supply

one or more secondary distribution
centers, one or more branch circuit

distribution centers, or a combination

of these. In a water distribution
system, a water pipe connecting an
appliance to the water supply system.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Fences--general

 fences

A barrier that defines a property line,
encloses, or borders on a field, a

yard, or the like.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

Fiberglass/gypsum-
reinforced materials--
custom-designed

custom-designed

fiberglass/gypsum reinforced

materials

Products reinforced with glass fibers
or hydrous calcium sulfate made to

personal order.

Fiber-optic
illumination

fiber-optic illumination

Thin transparent fibers of glass or
plastic that are enclosed by material
of a lower index of refraction and that
transmit light throughout their length

by internal reflections.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Filters

filters

A device to separate solids, odors or
vapors from air. A device to separate

solids from liquids. A layer or
combination of layers of pervious
materials designed and installed in

such a manner as to provide

drainage, yet prevent the movement
of soil particles due to flowing water.
Can also be an optical filter placed in

a light path to reduce the heating
effect of a light source, or a device for
changing the magnitude and/or the
spectral composition of the radiant

light flux transmitted through it.

Dictionary of Architecture &

Construction, 2nd Ed.

MH

Term

Definition

Sources

Filters--industrial

processing

filters used in industrial

processing

Heavy duty filters used for various
purposes in industrial processing.

Fingerprinting
systems, services

fingerprinting systems,

services

Systems or services used in taking
impressions of the lines of the
fingertip for the purpose of

identification.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate

Dictionary, 10th Ed.

Fireplaces

fireplaces

A device or structure which burns
wood or coal to heat open areas.

Bni Construction Dictionary

Fire protection
equipment and

systems

fire protection equipment and

systems

Equipment used to prevent fires, or to
protect the immediate environment

from fire damage.

First aid equipment

first aid equipment

Supplies used to give emergency
care or treatment to an ill or injured
person before regular medical aid can

be obtained.

Fire extinguishers by

class

fire class A fire extinguishers

Class A extinguishers will put out fires
in ordinary combustibles, such as
wood and paper. The numerical rating
for this class of fire extinguisher refers

to the amount of water the fire

extinguisher holds and the amount of

fire it will extinguish.

http://www.hanford.gov/fire/safety/exti

ngrs.htm

Fire extinguishers by

class

fire class B fire extinguishers