Appendix A - Acronyms

AVB: air vapour barriers
CAD: computer-aided design
CNC: Computer Numerical Control
CSA: Canadian Standards Association
EPDM: ethylene propylene diene monomer
FRP: fibreglass-reinforced plastics
GPW: Georgian polish wire
LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
MEK: methyl-ethyl ketone
MS: maximum security
NBC: National Building Code of Canada
NECB: National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings
NFC: National Fire Code of Canada
OH&S: Occupational Health and Safety
PPE: personal protective equipment
PVC: polyvinyl chloride
SDS: safety data sheets
SRL: self-retracting lifeline
SSG: structural silicone glazing
TVS: total vision system
UV: ultraviolet
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System