14.1
Integral venetian blinds are part of the construction contract,
but shades, blinds, draperies, and curtains are not. See
"Exterior Windows" above.
14.2
The construction of window heads shall include a wood plate,
board, or trim piece above the head designed to accommodate the
attachment of window treatment that may be installed by the
medical center after completion of the building construction.
15.
PARTITIONS:
15.1
For interior partition framing use 100 mm (4 inch) metal studs.
For special requirements, use other sizes or systems as
appropriate. Where pipe spaces are provided, size partition
framing thickness to conceal piping.
15.2
Use 16 mm (5/8") thick type-x gypsum wallboard for partitions,
except for special conditions.
15.3
Extend all layers of gypsum board, on both sides of studs, from
floor to underside of structure above on the following
partitions:
a.
Fire rated partitions
b.
Smoke barriers
c.
Sound rated partitions
d.
Corridor partitions in non-sprinkled buildings
15.4
Extend one layer of gypsum board to underside of structure on
corridor partitions in sprinklered buildings.
15.5
In other locations, extend gypsum board from floor to heights as
follows:
a.
Not less than 100 mm (4 inches) above suspended acoustical
ceilings
b.
At ceiling of suspended gypsum board or plaster ceilings
c.
At existing ceilings
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