Piping Related Abbreviations (A)

AFC is an abbreviation of Approved For Construction
AFCs are the final approved drawings that the contractor uses on the construction site to carry out the construction work. These drawings have undergone all necessary reviews, coordination, and approvals and are ready for actual construction.

ANSI is an abbreviation of American National Standards Institute

API is an abbreviation of American Petroleum Institute

ASME is an abbreviation of American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM is an abbreviation of American Society for Testing and Materials

AWWA is an abbreviation of American Water Works Association