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INFORMATION BULLETIN/PUBLIC GENERAL INFORMATIONREFERENCE NO.:

DOCUMENT NO.: P/GI 2014-023Previously Issued As: P/GI 2011-023

Effective: 01-01-2014

Revised:

LIST OF COMMON ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS USED

BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY (LADBS)

I - COMMONLY USED BY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY

GENERAL

ABTF - Abandoned Building Task ForceADA - American with Disabilities Act

AHC - Affordable Housing CommissionA&I - Alterations and ImprovementsAPC - Area Planning CommissionsAPC - Appointment Plan CheckAPN - Assessor Parcel NumberBBSC - Board of Building & Safety CommissionersBI - Building InspectorBID - Business Improvement DistrictBMI - Building Mechanical InspectorBMP - Best Management PracticesBTRC - Business Tax Registration Certificate

CAP - Cost Allocation PlanCCC - Customer Call CenterCCR - California Code of RegulationsCCR - Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (Usually used on Real Estate)CEB - Code Enforcement BureauC.F. - Council FileCNA - Contract Nuisance AbatementCNAP - Citywide Nuisance Abatement ProgramC of O - Certificate of OccupancyCUP - Conditional Use PermitDSCM - Development Services Case Management

EB - Engineering BureauGAB - General Analysis and Budget SectionIB - Inspection BureauIBC - International Building CodeIRC - International Residential CodeCBC - California Building CodeCRC - California Residential CodeLABC - Los Angeles Building Code

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will providereasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. For efficient handling of information internally and in the internet, conversion to thisnew format of code related and administrative information bulletins including MGD and RGA that were previously issued will also allow flexibility and timely distribution ofinformation to the public.

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LARC - Los Angeles Residential CodeLADBS - Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety

MAD - Management Assistance DivisionNAR - Nuisance Abatement RevocationNOC - Notice of ComplianceNOPA - Notice of Pending AssessmentNOI - Notice of IntentNOID - Notice of Intent to DemolishOTC - Order to ComplyPACE - Pro-Active Code EnforcementPIEIH - Present, Imminent, Extreme, Immediate HazardPPRT - Problem Property Resolution TeamREAP - Rent Escrow Account ProgramRMB - Resource Management BureauRSO - Rent Stabilization OrdinanceTEMD - Training & Emergency Management DivisionUBC - Uniform Building CodeUFC - Uniform Fire CodeUMC - Uniform Mechanical Code (Published by IAPMO)UPC - Uniform Plumbing CodeVEIP - Vehicle Establishment Inspection ProgramWO - Work OrderZI - Zoning Information

COMPUTER SYSTEMS

AIRS - Automated Inspection Request SystemCCAS - Citywide Cost Accounting SystemCEIS - Code Enforcement Information SystemDAFS - Document Automated File SystemIDIS - Internet Document Imaging SystemMIS - Management Information SystemPCIS - Plan Check and Inspection SystemTAPS - Tax and Permit SystemZIMAS - Zone Information Map Access System

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will providereasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. For efficient handling of information internally and in the internet, conversion to thisnew format of code related and administrative information bulletins including MGD and RGA that were previously issued will also allow flexibility and timely distribution ofinformation to the public.

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II - CITY ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS

ACEBSA - All City Employees Benefits Service AssociationBOE - Bureau of EngineeringBPW - Board of Public WorksCAO-Chief Administrative OfficerCCA-Central City AssociationCEC - City Ethics CommissionCERT - Community Emergency Response TeamCERS - City Employees Retirement SystemCLA- Chief Legislative AnalystCRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyCDD - Community Development Department

DCP - Department Of City PlanningDGS - Department of General ServicesDOC - Department Operations CenterDPW - Department of Public WorksDWP - Department of Water and PowerEERI - Earthquake Engineering Research InstituteEOB - Emergency Operations BoardEOC - Emergency Operations CenterLADBS - Los Angeles Department of Building and SafetyLAHD - Los Angeles Housing DepartmentHACLA - Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

LADOT - Los Angeles Department of TransportationLAFCO - Local Agency Formation CommissionLAFD - Los Angeles Fire DepartmentLAPD - Los Angeles Police DepartmentLAWA - Los Angeles World Airport (formerly called LAX)OCS - Operation Clean SweepPLUM - Planning and Land Use Management Committee (City)TAC - Technical Advisory Committee

GENERAL

BID - Business Improvement District

BMP - Best Management PracticesCAD - Computer Aided DesignCAFR - Comprehensive Annual Financial ReportCBD - Central Business DistrictCD - Council DistrictCDBG - Community Development Block GrantCDO -Community Design OverlayCEC - California Electrical Code Title 24 Part 3

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will providereasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. For efficient handling of information internally and in the internet, conversion to thisnew format of code related and administrative information bulletins including MGD and RGA that were previously issued will also allow flexibility and timely distribution ofinformation to the public.

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CEQA - California Environmental Quality ActC.F. - Council File

CIP - Capital Improvement Project (Program)CMC - California Mechanical CodeCOLA - Cost of Living AdjustmentCPC -California Plumbing CodeEAP - Employee Assistance Program (City of Los Angeles Program)EOC - Equal Opportunity CommissionFALCON - Focused Attack Linking Community Organizations and Neighborhoods (City Narcotics

Abatement Program)FY - Fiscal YearFYI- For your InformationGF - General FundICO - Interim Control OrdinanceIEC - International Electrical CodeIOD - Injured on DutyLAAC - Los Angeles Administrative CodeLABC - Los Angeles Building CodeLAMC - Los Angeles Municipal CodeLARUCP - Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code ProgramMBE - Minority Business EnterpriseMICLA - Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (City Bonding program)MND - Mitigated Negative DeclarationMOE - Measure of EffectivenessMOU - Memorandum of UnderstandingNAU - Narcotics Abatement UnitNEC - National Electrical CodeOHN - Operation Healthy NeighborhoodPIN - Parcel Identification NumberREAP - Rent Escrow Account Program (City)RFP - Request for ProposalRFQ - Request for QualificationRGA - Rule of General ApplicationRSO - Rent Stabilization OrdinanceSFC - Sewage Facility ChargeSFM - State Fire MarshalSPAFStorm water Pollution Abatement FundSRO -Single Room OccupancyWBE - Women Business EnterpriseZA - Zoning Administrator/Zoning ApprovalZAI - Zoning Administrators InterpretationZMAP - Zone Map

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide

reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. For efficient handling of information internally and in the internet, conversion to thisnew format of code related and administrative information bulletins including MGD and RGA that were previously issued will also allow flexibility and timely distribution ofinformation to the public.

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COMPUTER SYSTEMS OR PROGRAMS

FMIS - Financial Management Information System

GIS - Geographic Information SystemLUPAMS - Land Use Planning and Management SystemMMS - Materials Management SystemSMS - Supply Management System

III - STATE AND FEDERAL ACRONYMS COMMONLY

USED

AB - Assembly BillADA - Americans With Disabilities Act

AFV- Alternative Fuels VehicleAQMD- Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)CA - Department of Consumer AffairsCAL-EPA - California Environmental Protection AgencyCALOSHA - California Occupational Safety & Health AdministrationCALTRANS- California Department of TransportationCEQA - California Environmental Quality ActCFR - Code of Federal RegulationsCSLB - Contractors State License BoarddBA - A weighted decibels corresponding to subjective perception of noise levels by humansDEIR - Draft Environmental Impact Report (State)

DHS - Department of Health ServicesDMV - Department of Motor VehicleDOSH - Division of Occupational Safety and HealthDSA/AC - Division of State Architects / Access ComplianceEPA - Environmental Protection AgencyFAA- Federal Aviation AdministrationFEIR - Final Environmental Impact Report ( State)FEIS - Final Environmental Impact Statement (Federal)FEMA - Federal Emergency Management AgencyFHA - Federal Housing AuthorityFTB - Franchise Tax Board

HCD - Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentHPM - Hazardous Production MaterialsHR - House of RepresentativesHUD - Housing and Urban DevelopmentNEHRP - National Earthquake Hazard Reduction ProgramOES - Office of Emergency ServicesOSHPD - Office of Statewide Health Planning and DevelopmentSB - Senate Bill

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will providereasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. For efficient handling of information internally and in the internet, conversion to thisnew format of code related and administrative information bulletins including MGD and RGA that were previously issued will also allow flexibility and timely distribution ofinformation to the public.

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SBA - Small Business AdministrationSCAG - Southern California Association of Governments

SCAQMD - South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)SEIR - Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (State or Federal)SEIS - Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Federal)SWRCB - State Water Resources Control Board

IV - OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

ACI - American Concrete InstituteASTM - American Society for Testing and MaterialsAWPA - American Wood Preservers AssociationBIA - Building Industry Association

BOCA - Building Official and Code AdministratorsBOMA - Building Owners and Managers AssociationCABO - Council of American Building OfficialsCALBO - California Building OfficialsCBSC - California Building Standards CommissionCEC - California Energy CommissionCEC - California Electrical Code Title 24 Part 3CISPI - Cast Iron Soil Pipe InstituteCPSC - Consumer Product Safety CommissionCSA - Canadian Standards AssociationEWA - Engineered Wood Association

HPVA - Hardwood Plywood and Veneer AssociationIAPMO - International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical OfficialsICBO - International Conference of Building OfficialsICC - International Code CouncilLAUSD - Los Angeles Unified School DistrictMTA - Metropolitan Transit AuthorityMWD - Metropolitan Water DistrictNCMA - National Concrete Masonry AssociationNAPHCC - National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling ContractorsNFPA - National Fire Protection AssociationNSF - National Sanitation Foundation

NSPI - National Spa and Pool InstituteRMA - Rubber Manufacturers AssociationRWQCB- Regional Water Quality Control BoardSBCCI - Southern Building Code Congress InternationalSEAOC - Structural Engineers Association of CaliforniaSMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National AssociationSPCB - Structural Pest Control BoardUBC - Uniform Building Code

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will providereasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. For efficient handling of information internally and in the internet, conversion to thisnew format of code related and administrative information bulletins including MGD and RGA that were previously issued will also allow flexibility and timely distribution ofinformation to the public.

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USGS - United States Geological SurveyWDMA - Window and Door Manufacturers Association

V - INSPECTION CONSTRUCTION TRADES

BUILDING

ACI - American Concrete InstituteCBC - California Building CodeCI - Construction InspectorCI- Cast IronCM - Commercial ManufacturingCO - Certificate of Occupancy or C of OG-27 - Notice that the Inspector came by for scheduled inspection

G-27B - Notice that the Inspector came by regarding a complaintG-49 - Correction noticeGPI - Grading Pre-InspectionNFPA - National Fire Protection AssociationPL - Property LineRE - Residential EstateRZ - Residential Zero (side yard)SFD - Single Family DwellingSDC - Seismic Design Category

ELECTRICAL

AC - Alternating Current; Armored CableAWG - American Wire GaugeBAG - Bare Armored GroundCC - Copper CladCEC - California Electrical CodeEMT - Electrical metallic tubingENT - Electrical non- metallic tubingFMC - Flexible Metal ConduitGEC - Grounding Electrode ConductorGFCI - Ground Fault Circuit InterrupterIAEI - International Association of Electrical Inspectors

IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersLFCLiquid-tight Flexible ConduitMC - Metal Clad CableNEC - National Electrical CodeNM - Non-Metallic Sheathed CableRMC - Rigid Metal ConduitRNC - Rigid Non-Metallic ConduitUF - Underground Feeder (Cable)

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will providereasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. For efficient handling of information internally and in the internet, conversion to thisnew format of code related and administrative information bulletins including MGD and RGA that were previously issued will also allow flexibility and timely distribution ofinformation to the public.

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MECHANICAL/ PLUMBING

ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

AF - Acre feetBTU - British Thermal UnitsCNG - Compressed Natural GasCMC - California Mechanical Code (Title 24 Part 4)DWV - Drain Waste VentFU - Fixture UnitHSPF - Heating Seasonal Performance FactorIMC - International Mechanical CodeIPC - International Plumbing CodeMCAA - Mechanical Contractors AssociationNAPHCC - National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling ContractorsPVC - Polyvinyl ChloridePE - PolyethyleneWC - Water ClosetCFH - Cubic Feet Per HourEZ - Energy ZoneSEER - Seasonal Energy Efficiency RatioSGOV - Seismic Gas Shut-off Valves

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will providereasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. For efficient handling of information internally and in the internet, conversion to thisnew format of code related and administrative information bulletins including MGD and RGA that were previously issued will also allow flexibility and timely distribution ofinformation to the public.

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