Abstract
Partitions can be defined as nonbearing walls that serve to:
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Provide delineation of space within a building.
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Provide resistance to the spread of fire from one area to the next.
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Provide control over sound transmission thereby affording privacy in the work-place.
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Provide an enclosure for specialized equipment operations.
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Levy, S.M. (1992). Interior Partitions, Ceilings, Wall and Floor Finishes. In: The Construction Superintendent’s Handbook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-8494-6_20
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