J-1_Definition_and_Acronyms.pdf

J.1 Definition and Acronyms

Wherever in these provisions or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

Reference to a specific standard or specification shall mean the latest edition or amendment in effect on date of invitation to bid.

These Definitions and Abbreviations are in addition to those lists in Standard Specifications

Sections 101.03 and 101.04 and any related FSSS’s.

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ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee

APA American Plywood Association

API American Petroleum Institute

APWA American Public Works Association

ARA American Railway Association

AREA American Railway Engineering Association

ASHRAE

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning

Engineers

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ATCC American Type Culture Collection

CS Commercial Standard issued by U.S. Department of Commerce

CSI Construction Specifications Institute

CY Cubic Yard

DEMA Diesel Engine Manufacturers Association

DOT U.S. Department of Transportation

FED. SPEC. Federal Specifications

FS

FSSS Forest Service Supplemental Specifications

ICBO International Conference of Building Officials

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

NBFU National Board of Fire Underwriters

NBS National Bureau of Standards

NCHRP National Cooperative Highway Research Program

NFPA (Fire) National Fire Protection Association

NFPA (Forest) National Forest Products Association

NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturers Association

PE Polyethylene

PS Product Standard Issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce

RIS Redwood Inspection Service

SMACNA Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association

UBC Uniform Building Code

UFC Uniform Fire Code

UL Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

UMC Uniform Mechanical Code

UPC Uniform Plumbing Code

USASI United States of America Standards Institute

WWPAA Western Wood Products Association

WWPI Western Wood Preservation Institute

Calendar Day Every day shown on the calendar, Sundays and holidays included.

Change Order A written order, signed by the Contracting Officer, directing the contractor to make a change that the Changes clause authorizes the Contracting Officer to order without the contractor’s consent.

Contract Modification A bilateral written supplemental agreement between the

Government and the Contractor.

Equipment All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, including tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

Forest Supervisor The person, or designated representative, responsible for administration of a National Forest.

Notice of Non-Compliance Written notice issued detailing specific area(s) of Non-

Compliance with contract requirements.

Utility Services Services such as electricity, gas, steam, water and sewerage.

Work Order A written instruction directing the Contractor to fulfill contract requirements.