PLUMBING ABBREVIATIONS

ABS

acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene

AL

aluminum

BG

bathroom group

BT

bath tub

CW

cold water or clothes washer

cm2

square centimeter(s)

degrees Celsius

CI

cast iron

CO

clean out

CPVC

chlorinated polyvinyl chloride

dia

diameter

DF

drinking fountain

DW

dish washer

DWV

Drainage, waste and vent

FD

floor drain

FU

fixture unit

h, hrs

hour(s)

HW

hot water

HWT

hot water tank

in.

inches

ips

iron pipe size

kg/m2

kilograms per meter squared

Kpa

kilopascals

Kn/m2

kilonewtons per meter squared

KS

kitchen sink

litre(s)

L/s

litres per second

lav

lavatory

lbs

pounds

LT

laundry tray

meter(s)

m2

meters squared

MJ

mechanical joint

mm

millimeters

PE

polyethylene

PEX

crosslinked polyethylene

PP-R

polyvinyl chloride

PRV

pressure relief valve or

pressure reducing valve

Psi

pounds per squared inch

Psia

pounds per square inch absolute

Psig

pounds per square inch gauge

RD

roof drain

SH

shower

SJ

slip joint or soldered joint

SS

service sink

T&P

temperature and pressure relief

UR

urinal

WC

water closet (toilet)