AFC Approved For Construction – This is a status indicator for engineering documents such as Flow

Diagrams, Specifications, Drawings, etc. This indication (note) is normally stamped on a document
in red so that it is very visible. The “Approved” part of the note normally means that the Client has
done the Approving.

AFD Approved For Design – This is also a status indicator. But in this case the document is normally an
early schematic drawing such as a P&ID. The “Approval” is still by the Client.

IFA Issued For Approval – This is an indication of “Status” for an engineering or design document
issued as a part of a Process Plant Project. This normally means issued to the Client for the
required Approval.

IFB Issued For Bid - This is an indication of “Status” for an engineering or design document issued as a
part of a Process Plant Project. This normally means a document that is intended for a Contractor
or Sub-Contractor to use to prepare his (her) bid.

IFC Issued For Construction - This is an indication of “Status” for an engineering or design document
issued as a part of a Process Plant Project. This normally means that the data shown on the
document is complete and approved for fabrication and or construction.

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