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What is NYC AC § 27-233?

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This section provides a list of abbreviations used in the context of building and construction terminology, including units of measurement and technical terms. The statute serves as a reference for clarity in communication within the industry. Applies to building owners and property operators needing standardized terminology.

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§ 27-233 Abbreviations.

AC § 27-233

bhp: brake horsepowermph: miles per hourBtu: British thermal unitoz.: ounceC: centigradeP.C.E.: pyrometric conecfm: cubic feet per minute equivalentcps: cycles per secondpcf: pounds per cubic footcu. ft.: cubic feetplf: pounds per linear footdb: decibelpsf: pounds per square footdia.: diameterpsi: pounds per square inchF: Fahrenheitpsia: pounds per square inchfpm: feet per minute absolutefps: feet per secondpsig: pounds per square inchfsp: fire standpipe gaugeft.: footrpm: revolutions per minutegal.: gallonsec: secondgpm: gallons per minuteswp: steam working pressuregps: gallons per secondsq. ft: square footh.p.: horsepowersq. in.: square inchhr.: hoursq. yd.: square yardin.: inchSTC: sound transmission classINR: impact noise ratingTag: tagliabueI.P.S.: iron pipe sizewwp: water working pressurelb.: pound Note: For abbreviation of name of referenced national organizations, see reference standard RS 2-1.

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