Technical Specifications for Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment and Lighting

Question 1

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Answer 1

printed sheet or sheets containing information about the physical makeup of a substance, the proper procedures for storage and handling, and what to do in case of a spill

Question 2

Three objectives of detailing

Answer 2

1. resole how to physically connect the various components of a design
2. solves functional problems, such as providing a durable work surface, resisting moisture penetration, or simply covering base building construction
3. enhance the design intent of the project and contribute to the overall look or style of the project design

Question 3

design intent

Answer 3

approach the designer and owner decide to take to satisfy the program requirements and specific needs arising from these requirements

Question 4

Common constraints in interior design detailing

Answer 4

1. code requirements
2. substrates
3. costs
4. industry standards
5. material availability
6. climate
7. labor and construction practices

Question 5

Common functional elements of a detail

Answer 5

1. concealment and finish
2. human fit
3. safety
4. security
5. durability and maintainability
6. fire resistance
7. acoustics
8. resistance to moisture and weathering
9. sustainability

Question 6

Common constructibility elements of a detail

Answer 6

1. Connection
2. Structure
3. Movement
4. Tolerances
5. Clearances
6. Construction Trade Sequence
7. Designer liability

Question 7

Furniture drawings

Answer 7

typically plans that are required to show the extent and locations of furniture.
Also shows what existing furniture is being reused
Can also include equipment like copy machines, printers, or microwaves

Question 8

BIFMA

Answer 8

Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association
promulgated many of the standards for commercial office furniture that are approved by ANSI

Question 9

ANSI / BIFMA X5.1

Answer 9

American National Standard for Office Furnishings - General Purpose Office Chairs: (provides basis for safety durability and structural adequacy of office chairs)

Question 10

ANSI / BIFMA X5.3

Answer 10

American National Standard for Office Furnishings - Vertical Files: (provides basis for safety durability and structural adequacy of vertical files)

Question 11

ANSI / BIFMA X5.4

Answer 11

American National Standard for Office Furnishings - Lounge seating: (provides basis for safety durability and structural adequacy of freestanding lounge seating)

Question 12

ANSI / BIFMA X5.5

Answer 12

American National Standard for Office Furnishings - Desk Products: (provides basis for safety durability and structural adequacy of desk and table products including table tipping)

Question 13

ANSI / BIFMA X5.6

Answer 13

American National Standard for Office Furnishings - Panel Systems: (provides basis for safety durability and structural adequacy of panel supported office furniture systems as well as nonloadbearing screen panels)

Question 14

ANSI / BIFMA X5.9

Answer 14

American National Standard for Office Furnishings - Storage Units: (provides basis for safety durability and structural adequacy for freestanding, mobile and wall mounted storage units)

Question 15

ANSI / BIFMA M7.1

Answer 15

Standard Test Method for Determining VOC Emissions from Office Furniture Systems, Components and Seating

Question 16

ANSI / BIFMA X7.1

Answer 16

Standard for Formaldehyde and TVOC Emissions of Low-Emitting Office Furniture Systems and Seating

Question 17

ANSI / BIFMA / SOHO S6.5

Answer 17

American National Standard for Office Furnishings - Small Office/Home Office: (provides basis for safety durability and structural adequacy of small office and home office furniture)

Question 18

BIFMA G1

Answer 18

Ergonomics Guideline for VDT (Visual Display Terminal) Furniture Used in Office Work Spaces

Question 19

Sales reps

Answer 19

represent a manufacturer to the interior design and architectural community

Question 20

Factory / Manufacturer reps

Answer 20

work directly for one company as an employee and often represent several products

Question 21

Dealerships

Answer 21

may represent one or more manufacturers and provide any number of services

Question 22

Showrooms

Answer 22

display samples of the wares a particular manufacturer makes. Some showrooms are restricted to one manufacturer and others are more like wholesale stores

Question 23

3 ways to go through procurement process

Answer 23

1. designer can give furniture specs to a dealer or furniture manufacturing rep who then assumes responsibility for writing purchase orders, arranging delivery, troubleshooting problems, and billing the client directly.
2. interior designer acts as a purchasing agent for the client, writing purchase orders to send to dealers, manufacturers, and vendors, and following up on the other paperwork, in addition to coordinating delivery and installation
3. designer acts as reseller of goods, he or she writes the purchase orders, accepts delivery, arranges for installation, collects money from the client, and pays the manufacturers or vendors