Accordion Folding Partitions

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This topic includes information related to accordion folding partitions installed during construction.  Accordion folding partitions are used to optimize facility space by dividing a room into appropriate space for specific functions.  Partitions moderate noise transmission between spaces.  Accordion folding partitions are operated manually or motorized along ceiling and/or floor tracks.

Folding Gates

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This topic includes information related to folding gates installed during construction.  Folding gates are used to provide security near receiving doors, hallways and entrances of manufacturing, warehouse and distribution facilities.  Gates are commonly manufactured from metal materials that fold or compact to allow entry to persons or a vehicle.

Partitions

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This topic includes information related to partitions installed during construction.  Partitions are privacy screens used within public restrooms that shield urinals.  Partitions are metal, plastic laminate clad, plastic, particleboard or stone manufactured products.



Toilet Compartments

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This topic includes information related to toilet compartments installed during construction.  Toilet compartments are privacy spaces used within public restrooms that contain a toilet.  Panels and doors are metal, plastic laminate clad, plastic, particleboard or stone manufactured products.

Electronic Directories

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This topic includes information related to electronic directories installed during construction.  Electronic directories are stand alone computers that provide direction for building and facility visitor.  Television display units can have fixed information or be interactive display units.

Display Cases

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This topic includes information related to display cases installed during construction.  Display cases are used to display plaques, trophies, awards, photos and other types of showcase items.  Display cases are manufactured cases that can be recessed, wall or floor mounted.  Face of unit and side panels includes fixed glass and operable glass doors that swing or slide.  Case frames are produced from wood, metal and plastic materials.

Sliding Visual Display Units

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This topic includes information related to sliding visual display units installed during construction.  Sliding visual display units are writable and tackable surfaces that communicate to an audience.  Panels slide horizontally or vertically and can be operated by a motor or manually.  Educational facilities are a common location for sliding visual display units.

Steel Coatings

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This topic includes information related to steel coatings applied during construction.  Steel coatings are protective coatings applied to steel materials used in construction.  Depending on the application, steel coatings are field applied organic or inorganic coatings.

 

Intumescent Painting

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This topic includes information related to intumescent painting applied during construction.  Intumescent paint is a thin film like substance that swells when exposed to high temperatures.  Commonly applied to structural steel columns, beams, trusses, fire escape stairwells, in addition other materials, intumescent paint provides passive fire protection to concealed and exposed structural assemblies to prevent structural failure.

 

High-Performance Coatings

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This topic includes information related to high-performance coatings applied during construction.  High-performance coatings are applied to materials installed in areas where conditions may affect a material and require added protection.  High-performance coatings include: abrasion resistant, graffiti resistant, marine, high temperature, chemical resistant, fire retardant, intumescent, elastomeric, epoxy, high build glazed, textured plastic and aggregate wall coatings.

Decorative Finishing

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This topic includes information related to decorative finishing applied during construction.  Decorative finishing is applied to horizontal, vertical and overhead surfaces of an interior space.  These surface finishes are not paint or high performance coatings.  Texture, faux and multicolor finishes are commonly achieved with metallics, plasters, cementitious materials, in addition to other coating materials.