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CJ: Control Joint. CONT: Continuous, Continue, Control. FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel. LC: Light Control, Lead Covered. MCC: Motor Control Center. MFD: Manufactured, Metal Floor Deck. MFG: Manufacturer, Manufacturing. MFR: Manufacture, Manufacturer. MWK: Millwork.
CJ: Control Joint. CONT: Continuous, Continue, Control. FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel. LC: Light Control, Lead Covered. MCC: Motor Control Center. MFD: Manufactured, Metal Floor Deck. MFG: Manufacturer, Manufacturing. MFR: Manufacture, Manufacturer. MWK: Millwork.
CJ: Control Joint. CONT: Continuous, Continue, Control. FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel. LC: Light Control, Lead Covered. MCC: Motor Control Center. MFD: Manufactured, Metal Floor Deck. MFG: Manufacturer, Manufacturing. MFR: Manufacture, Manufacturer. MWK: Millwork.
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