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18. The connection details between the ceiling and the exterior wall and
between partitions and the exterior wall must allow for any foreseeable
deflection in the exterior wall due to wind loads.
19. To enhance the adaptability of both the partitions and the service
distribution subsystems, service distribution lines and terminals in the
functional zone should be surface mounted to the maximum practical
extent. For a discussion of various methods of enclosing surface-
mounted services, and the situations in which an internal location may
still be required, see Section 337.3.3. Similarly, lighting on the ceiling
should be surface mounted.
All enclosures of surface-mounted services, as well as HVC terminals
and controls, should be visually compatible with each other and with
the type of casework, furniture and equipment planned for the hospital.
Likewise, the location of these services and terminals must not
interfere with the typical placement of casework and furniture.
20. Partitions enclosing vertical shafts must have a two-hour fire rating,
and an STC rating appropriate for the surrounding spaces and the
level of noise generated within the shaft. Adequate access to the
interior of the shafts must be provided for purposes of maintenance
and alternations. (See Sections 331.1 and 335.1.)
21. Partition base details and selection of flooring materials will depend on
whether partitions are scheduled to be installed before or after flooring.
(See Section 463.)
22. A wide variety of casework, fixtures and equipment may be supported
by partitions, the nature of the connection varying with load. (See
Sections 334.3 and 334.4.)
23. The organization of the service zone into primary and secondary
subzones of specific dimensions and arrangements must be
requirements of the horizontal distribution components of the HVC,
plumbing, electrical, materials handling and communication
subsystems. It must also allow for a reasonable amount of expansion,
and the addition of future services. (See Section 224.)
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