The fifth edition was expanded to the australian schedule of dental services and glossary schedule in 1996. Department of transportation in the interest of information exchange. Building and construction industry definitions glossary. Construction contract a legal document which specifies the whatwhenwhere howhow much and by whom in a construction project. Body corporate another term for owners corporation. The terms in this glossary have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business. Since its inception, it has been universally accepted as the definitive coding system of dental treatment and is recognised. Aboriginal, torres strait islander and other first nations people are advised that this catalogue contains names, recordings and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. National committee on rationalised building, 1985 building 336 pages.
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Building a successful property portfolio takes knowhow. Australian standard approved standard for material, equipment, technique or procedure as set down by the standards association of australia saa. Glossary of nuclear terms australian nuclear science and. Construction glossary of building terms abutment that part of a pier or wall either end of an arch, beam, or bridge which resists the pressure of a load. Glossary of architectural terms key terms used in listed building records. Building elements that are considered part of the building. In 2011, for the first time the abcb will be releasing the natio nal construction code.
Body corporate managers another term for strata managers. This section of the guide provides definitions for some of the more common technical terms. The glossary terms on this page do not contain ncc defined terms. Building construction glossary paladin risk management. Illustrated glossary of australian rural fence terms nsw. If you went out level four feet you would be able to plumb up 32. In every case the owner has legally enforceable rights in. The glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for interpreters was developed to provide court interpreters with common legal terms and definitions to assist them in performing the specialist task of court interpreting. A projecting element, such a beam or porch, supported at one end. Hb 502004 glossary of building terms free download as pdf file. Air shaft a vertical opening into a mine for the passage of air. National committee on rationalised building australia edition.
A community designed to provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines. Drawn from the newly developed database of some,500 building, building construction and facility management terminology, the fifth edition of the glossary of building terms is the first of a future range of fully harmonized specialinterest subglossaries. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace. These items are typically built into the structure of the building and are not movable. Interpreting words without understanding the meaning and intent behind them can lead to misunderstandings and. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. Timber strips on face of all around windows and doors. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the.
Ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. Glossary of land use and planning terms 3 active living community. It is an industryled body that provides advice on the implementation of national vocational education and training. The following is a reference list of common building terms used in the construction industry and a simple explanation of each. Study group of the new zealand national society for earthquake engineering 1992. It should be used with reference to other historic resources branch.
This is very much a work in progress, and we welcome any corrections, clarifications or suggested additions. The australian schedule of dental services and glossary. Kiln in a mill, kiln barn or maltings building, that part of the building used for drying grain, identifiable by its having a furnace, a funnel leading to a metal floor and a vent in its roof. Bylaws a set of rules that the proprietors and occupants in a strata scheme must follow. A sharp corner formed by the join of two surfaces along a length of timber or brick. The following glossary has been developed to help you succeed as a project manager by establishing standard definitions for commonlyused terms you will encounter in your. Architrave moulding surrounding a door or window opening to cover the join between the frame and the wall finish. Glossary of building terms houspect building inspections. Glossary of mining terminology after damp gasses resulting from underground combustion, normally carbon monoxide.
Drawn from the newly developed database of some,500 building, building construction and facility management terminology, the fifth edition of the glossary of. Architrave moulding surrounding a door or window opening to cover. As specified in section 508 of the 1998 rehabilitation act, the process of designing and developing web sites and other technology that can be navigated and understood by all people, including those with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments. Abn australian business number an identifier for dealings with the ato and for future dealings with other government departments and agencies. The terms and explanations are for the law in england and wales. Each area of the country has a different glossary of terms, and as with the description of a sandwich as a sub, a hoagie or a grinder, misleading terms can lead. Active recommencement training contract means that the apprentices and trainees who have previously been registered in queensland with the department of education, training and employment det. Agm an annual general meeting held by the owners corporation. Glossary of architectural terms over the course of centuries, architects and builders have developed specialized terms to describe their buildings. Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. A set of laws drafted by the governing town or city to control building construction, public health and safety.
Here are a few of the terms you may come across when building or reading building inspection reports. As viewed from outside when drawing the window for manufacturing, the view taken is from outside. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. The definitions below are terms used by csq and within the industry, they are listed in alphabetical order. Hb 502004 glossary of building terms australia standards. On 1st may each year, the australian building code board abcb releases the building code of australia bca. Glossary of technical terms the australian immunisation.
A curved projection formed by at least five windows joined at obtuse angles. However, in some building contracts such as for a tenancy fitout, one party is called the owner but they do not own the land. Firefox, safari, internet explorer, chrome, opera bugs 1. Glossary of building terms hb50 2004 an illustrated compendium of building terms and definitions used in australia and new zealand. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Airway any passage in a mine along which an air current moves. Guide to standards building and construction asnzs. Milton, national committee on rationalised building australia date 1985 publisher. A device that allows wirelessequipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf.
Standards new zealand glossary of building terminology. The air is an expansion of the previous australian childhood immunisation register acir, which recorded vaccinations given to children under 7 years of age bacteria microorganisms that are smaller than a blood cell, but bigger than a virus. Australian standard approved standard for material, equipment, technique or procedure. Australian governments coag industry and skills council. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. Please contact us if you want to reproduce any part of it. Instead they own the works as a leaseholder or tenant or a licensee of the land owner.
While definition is ultimately a matter for the legal system, the department of planning and local government has created a terminology list as a starting. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to. Pictorial glossary the pictorial glossary includes definitions and illustrations for many terms that are frequently used in the electrical industry. Louvred treatment of overlapping boards angled to allow ventilation but to.
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Ag linea perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. Glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for. Ac drive an electronic device used to control the speed of an ac motor. In 1971 the mean sea level for 19661968 was assigned the value of zero on the australian height datum at thirty tide gauges around the coast of the australian continent. Understanding the basics of land institute for local. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. The form people fill out that helps ndia identify if a person is eligible to become a participant. A glossary of construction and building material terms and acronyms, covering all areas of construction including the like of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, plastering, joinery, insulation and glazing. A glossary of building and planning terms edition 2 national committee on rationalized building canberra. National committee on rationalised building, hans milton. Pdf documents involve a wide range of technical areas which this glossary seeks to explain. Asic australian securities and investments commission ato australian taxation office. Pdf 9 users english, pdf 5 users english, pdf 3 users english, pdf 1 user english more info on product formats. According to the building act 2004, an acceptable solution is a building solution that is accepted as complying with the building code apron flashing the flashing that covers the joint between a vertical surface and a sloping roof, as at the lower edge of a chimney.