6 - Association of Interior Specialists
6 - Association of Interior Specialists
6 - Association of Interior Specialists
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Foreword 1This guide to the installation <strong>of</strong> partitioning has beendeveloped by the <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Interior</strong> <strong>Specialists</strong> (AIS) topromote best practice in the installation <strong>of</strong> partitions.Partitions are an integral part <strong>of</strong> many fit outs, <strong>of</strong>feringfire, acoustic and structural performance, as well as makinga major contribution to the overall appearance and quality <strong>of</strong>the finished space. There are a wide range <strong>of</strong> partitioningsystems available, utilising a vast range <strong>of</strong> materials andconstruction techniques. These provide a huge scope fordesigners to create optimum solutions to meet clientsspecific requirements.However, for the completed partitions to meet thelegitimate expectations <strong>of</strong> the building owner, occupier,design pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and construction team, the selectionand installation process must be carefully considered andunderstood by all parties.Partitions are a finishing trade and require installation byspecialist contractors. The specialist contractor will providethe high levels <strong>of</strong> management, operative skills andresources essential to deliver a high quality product. Theirconsiderable experience on similar projects will be <strong>of</strong>significant assistance to the construction team.System manufacturers design and produce partitioningsystems, which are then tested to meet the requirementsfor various environmental and performance levels. Theprovision <strong>of</strong> a whole range <strong>of</strong> design solutions is part <strong>of</strong> theresponsibilities taken by manufacturers, who have a key roleto play in partitioning design.AIS has grown over the past 50 years to become theleading trade association for the interiors fit out sector <strong>of</strong>the construction industry, representing companies involvedin the manufacture, supply and installation <strong>of</strong> all aspects <strong>of</strong>interior fit out and refurbishment. Its members can provideoptimum solutions for the installation <strong>of</strong> interior elements.This AIS Best Practice Guide for the Installation <strong>of</strong>Partitioning is not intended as a definitive technical manual,as the manufacturers’ recommendations must always befollowed, but as a guide to the construction team as to bestpractice. AIS encourages all its members to follow theprinciples set out in this guide.4
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