Section 5: element definitions

4.1 Fittings furnishings and equipment

Definition: Fittings, fixtures, furniture; works of art, and non-mechanical and electrical equipment. Note: Includes domestic kitchen equipment supplied with kitchen fittings.

Functional definition: To provide functional and/or decorative items.

Measurement: Gross internal floor area (m²).

Design criteria to be stated: None.

4.1.1 General fittings, furnishings and equipment

Includes	Excludes
Fixed and loose fittings and furniture including cupboards, wardrobes and the like	External blinds and shutters (see 2.6 Windows and external doors)
Shelving, benches, seating, counters and the like	Integral blinds to windows (see 2.6 Windows and external doors)
Bedroom and bathroom fittings	Integral blinds to windows (see 2.6 Windows and external doors)
Lockers, hat and coat rails and the like	Ironmongery to doors and windows (see 2.6 Windows and external doors, 2.8 Internal doors)
Blinds, blind boxes, curtains, wall hangings, curtain tracks and pelmets	Ironmongery supplied with cubicles (see 2.7 Internal walls and partitions)
Mirrors	Sanitary fittings (see 5.1 Sanitary installations)
Loose carpets, mats, etc.	Fittings in connection with sanitary installation, e.g. toilet roll holders (see 5.1 Sanitary installations)
Fireplace surrounds, hearths, etc.	Fitted carpets and mats supplied with matwells (see 3.2 Floor finishes)
Hand fire extinguishers, fire suppression blankets, water and sand buckets, etc.	Fire fighting installations (see 5.11 Fire and lightning protection)
Vending machines
Ironmongery to fittings

4.1.2 Domestic kitchen fittings and equipment

Fittings, equipment and appliances supplied with the kitchen.

Includes	Excludes
Domestic kitchen units and equipment	Catering equipment (see 5.2 Services equipment)
Kitchen cupboards	Sinks, not supplied with the kitchen (see 5.1 Sanitary installations)
Sinks, taps, traps, etc.	Washing machines not supplied with the kitchen (see 5.2 Services equipment)
Ovens, hobs, refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, etc. supplied with the kitchen

4.1.3 Special purpose fittings, furnishings and equipment

Includes	Excludes
Fittings, furnishing and non-mechanical and non-electrical equipment related to the function of the building, e.g. medical, dental, entertainment, sports, religious, education, scientific, etc.	Mechanical and electrical equipment (see 5.2 Services equipment)
	Refuse disposal equipment (see 5.3 Disposal installation)

4.1.4 Signs/notices

Includes	Excludes
Directional signboards	Illuminated display signs (see 5.8 Electrical installations)
Blackboards, whiteboards, pin-up boards, notice boards
Nameplates, lettering, numbering

4.1.5 Works of art

Excludes

Applied or fixed decorative features included in finishes or other elements

Water features (see 5.13 Special Installations/Systems)

4.1.6 Non-mechanical and non-electrical equipment

Includes	Excludes
Non-mechanical and non-electrical equipment	Mechanical and electrical equipment (see 5.2 Services equipment)
Removable disabled access equipment	Conveying systems (see 5.10 Lift and Conveyor installations)
Removable ladders and the like	Fixed ladders (see 2.4 Stairs and ramps)

4.1.7 Internal planting

Includes	Excludes
Internal planting and containers	Plant containers formed by the building fabric (see appropriate fabric elements)
Planting and containers to roof gardens and the like	Green roofs (see 2.3 Roof)

4.1.8 Bird and vermin control

Includes	Excludes
Wires, nets traps and the like
Electronic and sonic systems
Bird repellent coatings