FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Building Acronym | Building Name |
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AH | Animal House |
AS | Academic Services |
BH | Brotman Hall |
COB/CBA | College of Business |
CP | Central Plant |
CPAC | Carpenter Performing Arts Center |
DC | Dance Center |
ECS | Engineering/Computer Science |
ED | Education |
EN | Engineering |
ET | Engineering Technology |
FA | Fine Arts |
FCS | Family and Consumer Sciences |
FM | Facilities Management |
FO | Faculty Office |
HAO | Housing Administration Office |
HC | Horn Center |
HHS | Health and Human Services |
JG | Japanese Garden |
CDC | Child Development Center or Career Development Center or Center for Disease Control |
HSD | Human Services and Design |
IH | International House |
LA | Liberal Arts |
LAB | Language Arts Building |
LH | Lecture Halls |
LIB | Library |
MDF | Main Distribution Facility |
MHB | McIntosh Humanities Building |
BKS | University Bookstore |
GYM | University Gymnasiums |
MIC | Microbiology |
MLSC | Molecular and Life Science Center |
MMC | Multi-Media Center |
NUR | Nursing |
PA | Parking Administration or Pyramid Annex |
PH | Peterson Hall |
PS1 | Parking Structure 1 |
PS2 | Parking Structure 2 |
PS3 | Parking Structure 3 |
PSY | Psycology |
PYR | Pyramid |
RC | Recycling Center |
RH | Residence Housing |
SCL | Science Lecture hall |
SHS | Student Health Services |
SOR | Soroptomist House |
SSPA | Social Sciences/Public Affairs |
ST | Studio Theatre |
UMC | University Music Center |
UP | University Police |
UPS | University Print Shop |
USU | Univeristy Student Union |
UT | University Theatre |
UTC | University Telecommunications Center |
VEC | Vivian Engineering Center |
VIC | Visitor Information Center |
Acronyms | Complete Phrase |
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ACBM | Asbestos Containing Building Material |
ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act |
AHU | Air Handler Unit |
APPA | Association of Higher Facilities Officers |
AQMD | Air Quality Management District |
ASI | Architect's Supplemental Instructions |
ASM | Administrative Services Manager |
BFP | Back Flow Preventer |
BSC | Balanced Scorecard |
BSM | Balanced Scorecard Measure |
CBST | Classroom Building Services Team |
CEQA | California Environmental Quality Act |
CM | Construction Management |
CMS | Common Management System |
CNG | Compressed Natural Gas |
CO | Change Order or Chancellor's Office |
COBCP | Capital Outlay Budget Change Proposal |
COFA | College of Fine Arts |
COLA | College of Liberal Arts |
CR | Capital Renewal |
CRB | Cost Request Bulletin |
CSEA | California School Employee Association (Units 5,7,9-former) |
CSUEU | California State University Employees Union (Units 2,5,7,9) |
DAF | Division of Administration and Finance |
DGS | Department of General Services |
DM | Deferred Maintenance |
DSA | Division of the State Architect |
DSS | Disabled Student Services |
DSU | Department Sole Use |
EO | Executive Order |
EOC | Emergency Operations Center |
FAMIS | Facility Asset Management Information System |
FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency |
FM | Facilities Management |
FTE | Full Time Equivalent |
GF | General Fund |
HR | Human Resources |
HVAC | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning |
IB | Inlet Basin |
ICS | Incident Command System |
IFIS | Integrated Facility Information System |
IIPP | Injury & Illness Prevention Program |
IOR | Inspector on Record |
IS | Information Systems |
ISES | Intelligent Systems & Engineering Services |
IT | Information Technology |
JOC | Job Order Contract/Job Order Contractor |
KW | Kilowatt |
KWH | Kilowatt Hours |
LEED | Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design |
LNG | Liquified Natural Gas |
MAJ | Major Capital Outlay |
MCC | Motor Control Center |
MCO | Minor Capital Outlay |
MOU | Memorandum of Understanding |
MUR | Maintenance, Upkeep and Repair |
MW | Megawatt |
NIC | Not in Contract |
NOC | Notice of Completion |
NTE | Not to Exceed |
NTP | Notice to Proceed |
O&M | Operations & Maintenance |
PAF | Personnel Action Form |
PCAPPA | Pacific Coast Association of Higher Facilities Officers |
PDS | Planning and Design Services |
PIS | Project Initiation Sheet |
PIV | Post Indicator Valve |
PP | Pacific Partners or Physical Planning |
BBS | Beach Building Services |
PRV | Pressure Reducing Valve |
PTF | Personnel Transaction Form |
PV | Photovoltaic |
RACM | Regulated Asbestos Containing Material |
RFI | Request for Information |
ROM | Rough Order of Magnatude |
RTW | Return to Work Committee |
SETC | State Employee Trades Council (Unit 6) |
SFDB | Space and Facilities Data Base |
SFM | State Fire Marshal |
SR | Service Request |
SRM | Safety and Risk Management |
SUPA | Statewide University Police Association (Unit 8) |
SWO | Standing Work Order |
UAM | University Art Museum |
UCP | University Classroom Pool |
UPS | Uninterrupted Power Supply |
URC | University Resource Council (formerly FAC: Financial Affairs Council) |
USGBC | USGBC -- U.S. Green Building Council |
WO | Work Order |