Formerly American Standards Assn., now American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that is used in a variety of construction materials for its strength and heat resisting capabilities. It is often found in wall insulation, vinyl floor coverings, paint compounds, roofing, heat resistant fabrics, and automobile brakes. Exposure occurs as asbestos fibers are released into the air during use, demolition, work, building, or repairing asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos is a known human carcinogen, increasing risks of lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. https://healthymaterialslab.org/tool-guides/hml-resources

A drawing or print marked by the Contractor to show actual conditions of a project as constructed after construction.

- Sharp edge of a finished member.

- Squared blocks of smooth stone neatly trimmed to shape.

valance is a V shaped piece of fabric, trimmed with tassel or beads that can be used free standing or as a top treatment over Panels or Poletops.

survey is performed to obtain horizontal and/or vertical dimensional data so that constructed improvements may be located and delineated

A structural design method whereby a structural element is designed so that the unit stresses computed under the action of working or service loads do not exceed specified allowable values. See Working Stress Design and Elastic Design.

A narrow vertical slit cut into a wall through which arrows could be fired from inside.

Founded in 1852, is the oldest national professional engineering society in the United States. It is dedicated to the advancement of the individual civil engineer and the civil engineering profession through education.

- A trim board that is installed beneath a window sill

An in dependent per son, firm or corporation, approved by the building official, who is competent and experienced in the application of engineering principles to materials, methods or systems analyses.

- Rounded and usually of a chancel or chapel.

An established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when such agency has been approved by the building official.

An underground permeable material through which water flows.

Plans sent by the joist manufacturer to the buyer, engineer, architect, contractor or other person for approval. The plans may include a framing plan, elevations, sections, and a material list.

- The term "approved," where used in conjunction with the Architect's action on the Contractor's submittal, applications, and requests, is limited to the Architect's duties and responsibilities as stated in General and Supplementary Conditions.

Approval drawings may include framing drawings, elevations and sections through the building as furnished by the manufacturer for approval of the buyer. Approval by the buyer affirms that the manufacturer has correctly interpreted the overall contract requirements for the metal building system and it's accessories, and the exact location of accessories in the building.

An expert valuation of property.

The total elapsed time in seconds and electric current must arc to cause a part to fail.