# Specialties and Equipment

## Toilet Partitions

### Materials
| Material | Durability | Moisture | Cost |
|----------|------------|----------|------|
| Powder-coated steel | Good | Fair | $ |
| Plastic laminate | Good | Fair | $ |
| Solid plastic (HDPE) | Excellent | Excellent | $$ |
| Phenolic | Excellent | Excellent | $$$ |
| Stainless steel | Excellent | Excellent | $$$$ |

### Standard Dimensions
| Component | Dimension |
|-----------|-----------|
| Door width | 24"-36" (ADA: 32" min clear) |
| Panel height | 58"-72" |
| Floor gap | 12"-14" |
| Headrail height | 82"-84" |
| Pilaster width | 6"-12" |
| Stile width | 4"-6" |

### Mounting Types
| Type | Use |
|------|-----|
| Floor mounted | Standard, most common |
| Ceiling hung | Easy cleaning, modern |
| Floor to ceiling | Maximum privacy |
| Wall hung (European) | Easy floor cleaning |

### ADA Requirements
| Requirement | Dimension |
|-------------|-----------|
| Door width | 32" min clear |
| Door swing | Out |
| Grab bars | Behind toilet, side wall |
| Clearance | 60" circle or T-turn |
| Compartment size | 60" × 59" min |

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## Toilet Accessories

### Standard Accessories
| Item | Height (AFF) | Notes |
|------|--------------|-------|
| Toilet paper | 19" min, 26" max | 7"-9" from front of toilet |
| Grab bar (side) | 33"-36" | 42" min length |
| Grab bar (rear) | 33"-36" | 36" min length |
| Seat cover dispenser | 18"-48" | Accessible reach |
| Coat hook | 48" max | In accessible stall |
| Sanitary napkin | 15"-48" | Accessible reach |
| Sanitary disposal | Varies | In each stall |

### Lavatory Accessories
| Item | Height (AFF) | Notes |
|------|--------------|-------|
| Mirror | 40" max (bottom) | Full-length or tilted |
| Soap dispenser | 40" max | Above counter OK |
| Paper towel | 48" max | Or hand dryer |
| Waste receptacle | Floor or wall | Near towels |

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## Lockers

### Types
| Configuration | Height | Use |
|---------------|--------|-----|
| Single tier | 60"-72" | Full-length storage |
| Double tier | 30"-36" each | Typical employee |
| Triple tier | 20"-24" each | Short-term storage |
| Box (small) | 12" each | Secure storage |

### Standard Dimensions
| Size | Width | Depth |
|------|-------|-------|
| Small | 9" | 12"-15" |
| Standard | 12" | 12"-18" |
| Wide | 15"-18" | 18"-21" |

### Materials
| Material | Use |
|----------|-----|
| Steel (painted) | Standard, economical |
| Stainless steel | High-end, durable |
| Plastic (HDPE) | Wet areas, corrosion resistant |
| Wood | Country clubs, spas |
| Phenolic | Wet areas, high traffic |

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## Operable Partitions

### Types
| Type | STC Range | Use |
|------|-----------|-----|
| Accordion | 25-35 | Light duty, visual |
| Panel (manual) | 40-52 | Conference, ballroom |
| Panel (electric) | 40-55 | Automated, frequent use |
| Glass (movable) | 35-45 | Visual + acoustic |

### Clearances
| Component | Dimension |
|-----------|-----------|
| Ceiling pocket | 12"-24" |
| Floor track | Varies (surface or recessed) |
| Wall pocket | Panel stack depth |

### Acoustic Requirements
| Privacy Level | STC |
|---------------|-----|
| Visual only | 25-30 |
| Speech privacy | 45-50 |
| High privacy | 52-56 |

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## Signage

### Interior Signage Types
| Type | Use |
|------|-----|
| Room identification | Office numbers, names |
| Directional | Wayfinding arrows |
| Informational | Policies, hours |
| Code required | Exit, fire, ADA |

### Exterior Signage
| Type | Use |
|------|-----|
| Building identification | Address, name |
| Monument | Ground-level, entrance |
| Pylon | Highway visibility |
| Awning/canopy | Integrated branding |

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## Loading Dock Equipment

### Dock Levelers
| Type | Capacity | Travel |
|------|----------|--------|
| Mechanical | 25,000-35,000 lb | ±5" |
| Hydraulic | 35,000-60,000 lb | ±6" to ±12" |
| Air-powered | 25,000-50,000 lb | ±5" to ±12" |
| Edge-of-dock | 30,000 lb | +5"/-3" |

### Dock Dimensions
| Component | Dimension |
|-----------|-----------|
| Door width | 8'-0" to 10'-0" |
| Door height | 8'-0" to 10'-0" |
| Dock height | 48"-52" (truck bed) |
| Approach apron | 50' min |
| Leveler size | 6' × 8' typical |

### Dock Accessories
| Item | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| Dock seals | Weather protection |
| Bumpers | Protect building |
| Wheel chocks | Truck safety |
| Lights | Interior illumination |
| Restraints | Prevent truck creep |

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## Food Service Equipment

### Kitchen Planning
| Zone | Equipment |
|------|-----------|
| Receiving | Scales, storage carts |
| Dry storage | Shelving, bins |
| Cold storage | Walk-in cooler/freezer |
| Prep | Work tables, sinks, mixers |
| Cooking | Range, oven, grill, fryer |
| Holding | Hot holding, steam tables |
| Service | Pass-through, heat lamps |
| Ware washing | Dish machine, pot sinks |

### Hood Requirements
| Cooking Type | Hood Type | CFM/Linear Foot |
|--------------|-----------|-----------------|
| Light (oven) | Type II | 150-200 |
| Medium (grill) | Type I | 250-350 |
| Heavy (wok, fryer) | Type I | 350-550 |

### Utility Requirements
| Equipment | Typical Utility |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Dishwasher | 180°F water, 50+ gpm |
| Range (gas) | 1/2"-3/4" gas line |
| Walk-in cooler | 208-240V, 30A |
| Ice machine | Water, drain, 208V |

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## Laundry Equipment

### Residential
| Equipment | Size | Utility |
|-----------|------|---------|
| Washer | 27"-30" W | 240V or 120V, hot/cold water |
| Dryer | 27"-30" W | 240V (electric) or gas |
| Stacked | 27" W × 75" H | Combined connections |

### Commercial
| Equipment | Capacity | Utility |
|-----------|----------|---------|
| Washer-extractor | 20-200 lb | 208-480V 3-phase |
| Tumble dryer | 25-170 lb | Gas or electric |
| Flatwork ironer | 48"-120" | Steam, electric |
| Folder | Varies | Electric |

### Space Planning
| Use | SF per Machine |
|-----|----------------|
| Laundromat | 30-40 SF |
| Hotel | 50-75 SF |
| Healthcare | 75-100 SF |

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## Athletic Equipment

### Basketball
| Court Size | Dimension |
|------------|-----------|
| High school | 84' × 50' |
| College/Pro | 94' × 50' |
| Recreational | 74' × 42' |
| Clear height | 24' min |

### Other Courts
| Sport | Dimension | Clear Height |
|-------|-----------|--------------|
| Volleyball | 60' × 30' | 23' min |
| Badminton | 44' × 20' | 25' min |
| Tennis | 78' × 36' | 35' min |
| Racquetball | 40' × 20' × 20' | 20' |
| Squash | 32' × 21' | 18'-6" |

### Fitness Equipment Spacing
| Equipment | Spacing |
|-----------|---------|
| Treadmill | 24" between, 60" behind |
| Elliptical | 24" between |
| Bikes | 18" between |
| Weight machines | 36"-48" aisles |
| Free weights | 48"-60" between benches |

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## Residential Equipment

### Appliance Dimensions
| Appliance | Width | Depth | Height |
|-----------|-------|-------|--------|
| Refrigerator (standard) | 30"-36" | 30"-34" | 67"-70" |
| Refrigerator (counter-depth) | 36" | 24" | 70" |
| Range | 30" | 25"-27" | 36" |
| Dishwasher | 24" | 24" | 34" |
| Microwave (OTR) | 30" | 15"-18" | 16"-18" |
| Washer/dryer | 27"-30" | 30"-34" | 38"-43" |

### Utility Requirements
| Appliance | Electrical | Other |
|-----------|------------|-------|
| Refrigerator | 120V, 20A | Water line (ice) |
| Range (electric) | 240V, 50A | - |
| Range (gas) | 120V + gas | 1/2" gas line |
| Dishwasher | 120V, 20A | Hot water, drain |
| Disposal | 120V, 20A | Switched |
| Washer | 120V or 240V | Hot/cold, drain |
| Dryer (electric) | 240V, 30A | Vent |
| Dryer (gas) | 120V + gas | 1/2" gas, vent |

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## Fire Extinguishers

### Placement
| Location | Max Travel |
|----------|------------|
| Light hazard | 75' |
| Ordinary hazard | 50' (A), 50' (B) |
| Extra hazard | 50' (A), 30' (B) |

### Cabinet Types
| Type | Use |
|------|-----|
| Surface mounted | Standard installation |
| Semi-recessed | Wall depth allows |
| Fully recessed | Flush with wall |
| Break glass | Visibility required |

### Mounting Height
- Handle: 3'-6" to 5'-0" AFF
- Weight > 40 lbs: 3'-0" max (handle)
