Glossary Category:

Abnormal

Abnormal is a term used in Professional Engineering Inspections reports which indicate that an aspect of a property is different

Abrasion

The wearing of a surface through rubbing with another surface.

ABS plastic

Black plastic pipe used in buildings for plumbing drains.

Abutment

The end of a culvert or bridge that protrudes above the ground. The abutment is usually made of concrete.

Accessed

To gain access to an area via a prescribed path as in the tub drain is accessed through an opening in the closest.