4.4.2 FINISH SCHEDULE
Combine the finish schedule and color design schedule and include them in the
specifications, not on the drawings. Use the finish schedule format included
in Room Finishes, Door, and Hardware Schedule. Demolition plans must show the
existing finishes.
4.5 HANDRAILS, WALL GUARDS, AND CORNER GUARDS
4.5.1 HANDRAILS & WALL GUARDS
Provide, except in administrative areas, handrails and wall guards (crash
rails) on both sides of all corridors with walls constructed of gypsum board,
veneer plaster, or plaster. This includes all nursing units, clinical and
patient care areas, and dietetic and service areas where walls are not
ceramic tile or masonry. Provide continuous reinforcing in the wall for
attachment of handrails and wall guards. (See Standard Detail 10260-1.dwf,
"Wall Guards")
4.5.2 CORNER GUARDS
4.5.2.1 RESILIENT SHOCK-ABSORBING, OR STAINLESS STEEL
4.5.2.1.1 Provide resilient or stainless steel corner guards for the external
corners of finished interior walls and columns in the paths of wheeled
traffic in the following places:
A. Corridors of:
1. Domiciliary Buildings
2. Nursing Units
3. Operating Suites
4. Kitchen and Dietetic Areas
5. Ambulatory Care and Clinical Areas
6. Maintenance and Repair Areas
7. Warehouse and Receiving Areas
8. Laundry and Linen Areas
Note: Corner guards are not required in corridors where continuous handrails
and wall guards are used around external corners.
B. Areas of:
1. Food Preparation and Distribution
2. Food Serving and Dining
3. Cart Storage
4. Pharmacy
5. Supply Processing and Distribution
6. Morgue and Autopsy Rooms
7. Service Elevator Lobbies
8. Rooms containing dumbwaiters or cart-lift elevators
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN MANUAL
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