Appendix A - Acronyms

AHJ
authorities having jurisdiction
AWI
Architectural Woodwork Institute
AWMAC
Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada
CAD
computer-aided design
CAM
computer-aided manufacturing
CKCA
Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association
CNC
computer numerical control
CSA
Canadian Standards Association
GP
general purpose
HPDL
high pressure decorative laminate
HVLP
high volume low pressure
LVLP
low volume low pressure
MDF
medium density fibreboard
NBC
National Building Code
SDS
safety data sheet
OH&S
Occupational Health and Safety
PPE
personal protective equipment
PVA
polyvinyl acetate
PVC
polyvinyl chloride
RTA
ready to assemble
RPM
revolutions per minute
WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
WI
Woodwork Institute