Glossary
thickness of panels or screens; a common problem in systems furniture design
.
D-76: The new FPMR temporary regulation on space assignment and utilization. It
supersedes FPMR Chapter 101-17 until it expires. It emphasizes development of
agency space requirements, GSA-agency communications, and calculation of the
utilization rate based on number of personnel rather than workstations.
Dead-End Corridor or Aisle: A circulation path (usually longer than 20 feet) which has
no alterative way out of the space it serves. Generally prohibited in most building
codes.
Dead Load: The weight of a structural system itself (such as the beams, plywood and
roofing material for a roof); the weight of the building structure, which must support
itself, in addition to loads imposed on it (such as snow; see "live load").
Delineated Area: The boundary within which the agency office must be located, as
described by sketch, diagram, design, map, or words.
Demising Wall: A full-height wall which separates the space assigned to one agency
from another, or the space of an agency from public, non-occupiable space.
Design Intent Drawings (DID): Hard-line drawings of sufficient detail to communicate
requirements for build-out. Generally includes full furniture and architectural plans with
telephone and electrical locations. Does not include structural, mechanical, or
engineering drawings.
Drop-Ship: A term meaning delivery of furniture or goods to a loading dock or street
curb, but not inside a building.
Duct: Either a sheet metal tube through which air is pushed to ventilate a space, or a
metal channel in a floor, used to hold electric and signal cables.
FC: Footcandle, a measure of light intensity.
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR): The FAR is a systematic publication of
uniform acquisition policies and procedures for all executive agencies. These
regulations apply to the procurement of supplies and services, as well as lease
acquisition of space. They are contained in Title 48 of the Code of Federal
Regulations.
Federally Leased Space: Space for which the United States Government has a right
of occupancy by virtue of having acquired a leasehold interest.
Federally Owned Space: Space, the title to which is vested, or will become vested
pursuant to existing agreement, to the United States Government.
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