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Acronym Glossary
Work Type Acronyms
| BL: | Boiler |
| CC: | Curb Cut |
| CH: | Chute |
| DM: | Demolition and Removal |
| EQ: | Construction Equipment |
| EW: | Equipment Work |
| FA: | Fire Alarm |
| FB: | Fuel Burning |
| FN: | Fence |
| FP: | Fire Suppression |
| FS: | Fuel Storage |
| MH: | Mechanical/HVAC |
| OT: | Other |
| PL: | Plumbing |
| SD: | Standpipe |
| SF: | Scaffold |
| SG: | Sign |
| SP: | Sprinkler |
Legal Acronyms
| AC: | Administrative Code |
| APPN: | Administrative Policy and Procedure Notice |
| BC: | Building Code |
| HPD: | Housing Preservation and Development |
| LL: | Local Law |
| LPPN: | Legal Policy and Procedures Notice |
| MDL: | Multiple Dwelling Law |
| NYC DEP: | New York City Department of Environmental Protection |
| NYC RR: | New York City Report Recommendations |
| NYS DOH: | New York State Department of Health |
| NYS ECL: | New York State Environmental Conservation Law |
| OPPN: | Operations Policy and Procedure Notice |
| PPN: | Policy and Procedure Notice |
| RCNY: | Rules of the City of New York |
| RS: | Reference Standard |
| TPPN: | Technical Policy and Procedure Notice |
| ZR: | Zoning Regulations |
Permit Type Acronyms
| AR: | Architectural |
| EA: | Earthwork |
| FO: | Foundation |
| ME: | Mechanical |
| NP: | No Plans |
| PL: | Plumbing |
| SH: | Sidewalk Shed |
| ST: | Structural |
| ZO: | Zoning |
Building Type Acronyms
| NB: | New Building |
| Alt 1: | Alteration |
| Alt 2: | Alteration |
| Alt 3: | Alteration |
Professional Acronyms
| PE: | Professional Engineer |
| RA: | Registered Architect |
| GC: | General Contractor |