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erty’s material systems, components, or equipment as observed during the field observer’s walk-through
survey. Included within this definition are material life-safety/building code violations and, material systems,
components, or equipment that are approaching, have reached, or have exceeded their typical EUL or
whose RUL should not be relied upon in view of actual or effective age, abuse, excessive wear and tear,
exposure to the elements, lack of proper or routine maintenance, etc. This definition specifically excludes
deficiencies that may be remedied with routine maintenance, miscellaneous minor repairs, normal operat-
ing maintenance, etc., and excludes de minimis conditions that generally do not constitute a material phys-
ical deficiency of the subject property.
Pictorial Wiring Diagram A diagram showing actual pictorial sketches of the various parts of a piece
of equipment and the electrical connections between the parts.
Pier A vertical support for a building or structure, usually designed to hold substantial loads.
Pilaster A rectangular pier integral with a wall for the purpose of strengthening the wall and support-
ing axial loads.
Pile A steel or wooden pole driven into the ground sufficiently to support the weight of a wall and
building.
Pillar A pole or reinforced wall section used to support the floor and consequently the building.
Pitch The distance from a point on a screw thread to a corresponding point on the next thread, meas-
ured parallel to the axis.
Planes Any two dimensional surface.
Planking A term for wood members having a minimum rectangular section of 1 1/2 inch to 3 1/2 inch
in thickness. Used for floor and roof systems.
Plans All final drawings, plans and specifications prepared by the borrower, borrower’s architects,
the general contractor or major subcontractors, and approved by lender and the construction consultant,
which describe and show the labor, materials, equipment, fixtures and furnishings necessary for the con-
struction of the Improvements, including all amendments and modifications thereof made by approved
change orders (and also showing minimum grade of finishes and furnishings for all areas of the Improve-
ments to be leased or sold in ready-for-occupancy conditions).
Pictorial Drawing A drawing that gives the real appearance of the object, showing general location,
function, and appearance of parts and assemblies.
Plan View A view of an object or area as it would appear from directly above.
Plaster A mixture of cement, water and sand.
Plat A map or plan view of a lot showing principal features, boundaries, and location of structures.
Plenum An air space (above the ceiling) for transporting air from the HVAC system.
Plumb True vertical.
Polarity The direction of magnetism or direction of flow of current.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) A plastic material commonly used for pipe and plumbing fixtures.
Portico A roof supported by columns instead of walls.
Post A vertical wood structural member generally 4 x 4 (100 mm) or larger.
Post-and-beam Construction A type of wood frame construction using timber for the structural support.
Precast A concrete component which has been cast in a location other than the one in which it will be used.
Primer The first coat of paint or glue when more than one coat will be applied.
Progress Payment Partial payment made during progress of the work on account of work com-
pleted and or materials suitably stored.