The purpose of this Information Sheet is to present alphabetically the definitions of generic types of partition
constructions and to explain other associated terminology commonly used, and sometimes misused, within the
industry .This useful reference should contribute to a better understanding and wider use of preferred terms as
opposed to many of those in common use but which have become obsolescent.
The terms used to describe the many types of partitioning systems tend to vary from region to region across the country.
benefits would accrue from a consistent use and a common understanding within the interiors industry. It is recommend
therefore that the terms as given in British Standards and others as listed should be adopted as the preferred description.
The advent of an EOTA European Technical Approval Guideline (ETAG) for partitions has produced a slight complication
context of the preferred terminology within the UK. The Guideline is entitled Internal partition kits for use as non-loadbearing
walls'. British Standards define a wall as being 'Loadbearing' and a partition as being 'non-loadbearing'.
The difficulties of gaining acceptance of British Standards' preferred terminology is exemplified by the term 'raised access
floors', which is still the most widely used term within the industry, albeit the partition Standard BS 5234 prefers the term
'platform floors' and deprecates the use of the former.
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This is ordinary glass that when broken will form a limited number of large pieces with potentially sharp edges.It is available in thicknesses from 4mm up to 25mm and in a variety of tinted colours
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There is no British Standard definition; the term is normally used to describe a 50mm frame and panel partition construct aluminium frames and cellular plasterboard or flaxcore panels. These partitions may include solid areas and glazed areas.
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A special design feature at the head of a partition which allows its integrity to be maintained while allowing movement sub-floor slab or beam deflection to take place.
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Building component for closing and opening in a wall that allows access or passage and may admit light when closed. (right) hand door is one that opens with a rotating movement with the hinge position on the left (right) hand side when viewed from the opening side. When viewed on plan the door will move to open in a clockwise (anti-clockwise) direction.
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A complete assembly as installed, comprising door frame and one or more leaves, together with essential hardware surface from separate sources. See also definition of door set.
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Part of the door assembly in which the door leaf moves.
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An element which, when fitted with hinges in a door frame, forms part of a door assembly.
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A complete unit consisting of a door frame and door leaf or leaves, supplied with essential hardware as a product from source.
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A door which provides fire resistance. Normally a fire door assembly, single or double, including frame, leaf, ironmongery seals which, in conjunction with the associated structure, has been tested to demonstrate compliance with appropriate Standards.
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A partition which cannot be demounted without destroying, partially or totally, the integrity of the components.
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This is two or more thicknesses of glass bonded by a special interlayer.When broken the pieces are retained by the interlayer and therefore has an increased likelihood of staying in place.
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.A partition is a non-loadbearing vertical structure
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A partition capable of removal and re-assembly elsewhere without substantial repair other than replacement of ancillary seals and fixings.Some components may not be reusable if the overall dimensions of the new environment exceed the origional.
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This may also be referred to as tempered glass.It is annealed glass that has been heat treated after cutting.In general terms it is four to five times stronger than annealed glass of the same thickness.
When broken it will shatter into relatively harmless small pieces.
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