A parti diagram is a rough drawing, doodle, or diagram used early in the schematic design process to represent a design concept.
NCIDQ Exam Glossary Terms - P
Important NCIDQ Glossary Terms to know for the IDFX, IDPX, and Practicum Exams.
performance specification
A specification that calls out required results that must be achieved by a material or product.
photogrammetry
The process of taking measurements and scaling dimensions from photographs using associated photogrammetry software.
plenum
In a commercial building the plenum is the space between the dropped ceiling and the structural ceiling or floor above. It can contain lighting housings, wiring or cables, HVAC ducting, and sprinkler systems.
plumbing trap
Plumbing traps are designed to catch and hold a small quantity of water to provide a seal that prevents gases from the sewer system from entering the building. No, this is not a plumbing trap:)