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Partitions: Generic Design Options
A standard of quality and performance for the various products may be
established by reference to the leading manufacturers, many of whom
support a certification program (NSSEA) which combines acoustical and
operating requirements.
332.2
TYPICAL METHODS FOR HOUSING SERVICES
The appropriate method of housing services in different functional areas is
discussed in Section 337.3.3. This section describes the available
options. Specific products are discussed in Section 780.
332.2.1
Surface Mounted Services
1. Services are exposed. This category includes items such as surface-
mounted electrical raceways designed to be exposed.
2. Services are contained within proprietary enclosures and hung on the
partition, (e.g. patient wall systems and lavatory consoles).
3. Services are surface mounted on the partitions and enclosed with
furring. Figure 330-6 illustrates two ways of furring around services
using materials and details that match the basic partitions. The metal
angles at the corners of Type 2 permit easy access to the services and
protect the vulnerable corners of the furring against damage.
Method 1 can be used where only a few items are involved, such as
switch drops or electrical supply to power outlets. If several drops are
required within one space, it may be preferable to drop only once and run
a horizontal raceway at an appropriate level. Method 2 should be used
where a cluster of different services can be grouped into a local area, e.g.
at a patient bedside or a treatment room. Method 3 is an alternate for
method 2 where reduced costs are critical, or where appropriate
proprietary enclosures do not exist.
332.2.2
Services Within Partitions
1. In stud space.
2. Between double partitions.
3. In prefabricated "plumbing walls".
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