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VERTICAL PENETRATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-09-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Floors and Ceilings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vertical opening
1, record 1, English, vertical%20opening
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- vertical penetration 2, record 1, English, vertical%20penetration
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opening through a floor or roof. 3, record 1, English, - vertical%20opening
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All vertical openings between stories, such as stairways, elevators, light or ventilation shafts, should be enclosed, and their construction should have a 2-hr fire resistive rating. 4, record 1, English, - vertical%20opening
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Protection of vertical openings. Most department stores have vertical penetrations that weaken the vertical system of fire barriers. These vertical penetrations usually consist of a combination of stairways, elevator shafts, and numerous escalator openings. The NFPA [National Fire Protection Association] Life Safety Code requires stringent protection for these vertical openings, especially if they are part of a means of egress. 4, record 1, English, - vertical%20opening
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Planchers et plafonds
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pénétration verticale
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration%20verticale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pénétration : Se dit lorsqu'un élément ou un accessoire de construction passe au travers d'un plancher, d'une cloison, d'un mur, d'une toiture, etc., en raison des conséquences qu'entraîne cette pénétration pour l'aire traversée. Ex. : Une cheminée ou un aérateur au travers d'une toiture; un convoyeur ou des tuyauteries au travers d'un bardage, etc. 2, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration%20verticale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pénétration discontinue : ouvrage isolé à l'intérieur d'une couverture (Par ex. souches, cage d'ascenseur.) 3, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration%20verticale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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