Floor Plan Abbreviations

In addition to symbols, floor plans contain abbreviations for different elements and
materials. These abbreviations can include (but are not limited to) the following:
Abbreviation Meaning
A/C Air conditioner
BSMT Basement
BP or B/P Blueprint
BV Butterfly valve
CAB Cabinet
CPT Carpet
CW Cavity wall
CLG Ceiling
CT Ceramic tile
COL Column
CF Concrete floor
CTYD Courtyard
CL Closet
CSINK Countersink
CNTP Countertop
CBD Cupboard
DW Dishwater
D Door or dryer
DBL Double ovens
DS Downspout
EF Exhaust fan
EXT Exterior
FACP Fire alarm control panel
FD Floor drain
FL Floor level
GM Gas meter
HDCP Handicapped
HTR Heater
HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
HW Hot water unit or tank
INT Interior
INSUL Insulation
J-BOX Junction box
KIT Kitchen
LTG Lighting
OC On center
OPNG Opening or rough opening
O or OV Oven
PAN Pantry
REFRIG or REF Refrigerator
RM Room
SHR Shower
SD Smoke detector, sliding door, or sewer drain
SPK Sprinkler
STOR Storage space
TLT Toilet
VB Vapor barrier
VP Vent pipe
WIC Walk-in closet
W Window or washer
WD Window
WH Water heater
WR Wardrobe