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North Pole. 1. The northernmost point of the earths axis of rotation. 2. The pole of a magnet that points to the north.  
Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association, Th 4 Fundy Road, Falmouth, Maine 04105.  
Northern Hardwood and Pine Manufacturers Associat  
Nosing, Rubber. see Rubber Nosing.  
Nosing. 1. The projecting forward edge of a stair tread; the part of a stair tread which projects over the riser. 2. Any similar projection. 3. The rounded edge of a board.  
Not in Contract (NIC). something shown on contract drawings, usually for reference, but not to be included in the construction contract.  
Notary Public. One authorized by law to acknowledge and certify documents and signatures; a notary.  
Notch. A crosswise rabbet at the end of a board.  
Notched Trowel. 1. A tile setters tool consisting of a trowel with serrated edges; used to spread bonding materials; depth of application is regulated by the size and spacing of the teeth. 2. A similar tool used by applicators of resilient flooring to spread adhesive.  
Note Payable. Amount owed because of a promissory note given to a creditor.  
Note Receivable. A promissory note given by a customer to pay a definite sum to the business at a specific future time.  
Note. A written promise to pay a certain amount of money at a certain time.  
Notice of Cessation. A written notice filed by the owner or owners agent signifying that no labor has been performed on the project for a specific period of time (such as 60 days) and establishing the time remaining to exercise lien rights by all parties concerned.  
Notice of Completion. A written notice filed by the owner or owners agent signifying completion of a project and establishing the time remaining to exercise lien rights by all parties concerned.  
Notice of Nonresponsibility. A notice which, if properly recorded and posted on the premises, relieves the owner from the effects of mechanics liens for work and materials not ordered by the owner, usually ordered by lessees.  
Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. A legal notice to a defaulting tenant, a prerequisite to eviction.  
Notice to Proceed (NTP). A written notice to a contractor to proceed with the work of the contract.  
Notice. Delivery of information to a party  
Novation. The substitution of a new legal obligation for an old one.  
Nozzle. An attachment at the end of a plastering machine delivery hose, which regulates the fan or spray pattern.  
NPA. National Particleboard Association.  
NPVLA. National Paint & Coatings Association.  
NRC. Noise Rction Coefficient.  
NRCA. National Roofing Contractors Association.  
NRMCA. National Ready Mixed Concrete Association.  
NRP. Non-Rising Pin.  
NSF. National Sanitation Foundation.  
NSPI. National Spa & Pool Institute.  
NTIS. National Technical Information Service.  
NTMA. National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association.  

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