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Building System Definitions
Building Systems
Site Improvements
Vehicular Surfaces, Pedestrian Surfaces, Elevated Decks & Ramps, Site Walls, Landscaping & Irrigation, Fencing & Gates, Site Furnishings & Equipment, and Playgrounds & Playfields.
Site Utilities
Water Systems, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Water, Fuel Systems, and Heating/Cooling Piping & Utilidors
Foundation/Substructure
Standard Foundations & Basements, Slabs on Grade, and Special Foundations.
Superstructure
Floor Structure, Roof Structure, and Stairs.
Exterior Wall System
Exterior Walls, Facias & Soffits, and Curtainwalls & Non-bearing Walls.
Exterior Windows
Windows, Storefronts, Structural Window Walls, and Translucent Panels.
Exterior Doors
Doors located on the building envelope that provide access, security, and weather protection at entry and exit points.
Roof Systems
The structural and protective components that cover a building, providing insulation, weather resistance, and structural integrity.
Interior Partitions
Interior partitions refer to non-load-bearing walls within a building that divide interior spaces for functionality, privacy, and sound control.
Interior Doors
Doors installed within a building to provide access, privacy, security, and sound control between interior spaces.
Interior Floor Finishes
The materials applied to floor surfaces within a building to provide durability, safety, aesthetics, and comfort.
Interior Wall Finishes
Materials applied to interior walls to provide durability, aesthetics, sound control, and ease of maintenance.
Interior Ceiling Finishes
The materials and treatments applied to interior ceilings to enhance acoustics, aesthetics, durability, and lighting efficiency.
Specialties
Non-structural building components that enhance functionality, safety, and usability within a facility. These elements are typically installed to serve specific operational, security, or accessibility needs.
Conveying Systems
Mechanical systems used to transport people or materials within a building efficiently and safely.
Plumbing Piping
The system of pipes used to transport water, wastewater, and other fluids within a building.
Plumbing Fixtures
Devices that facilitate the use of water and waste disposal within a building.
Fire Protection/Suppression
The systems and components designed to detect, control, and extinguish fires, ensuring occupant safety and compliance with fire codes.
HVAC Distribution
The system of ducts, pipes, and controls that delivers heated, cooled, and ventilated air throughout a building.
HVAC Equipment
Mechanical units that generate heating, cooling, and ventilation, such as boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, air handling units, and condensers.
HVAC Controls
The systems and components used to regulate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to ensure energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and proper indoor air quality.
Electrical Serv./Gen.
The infrastructure that supplies and distributes electrical power within a building, including both utility-provided service and on-site power generation systems.
Electrical Distribution
The system that delivers electrical power from the main service entrance to various parts of a building.
Electrical Lighting
The system of artificial illumination used to enhance visibility, safety, energy efficiency, and aesthetics within a building.
Special Electrical
Electrical systems beyond standard power and lighting, including fire alarms, security systems, data/communication networks, and public address systems.
Equip and Furnishings
Built-in items that support school functions, including career technology, art, and athletic equipment, as well as affixed furnishings like window coverings and walk-off mats.