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What is meant by the term ?interior finish? in the Life Safety Code?

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What is meant by the term ?interior finish? in the Life Safety Code?

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The Life Safety Code defines “interior finish” as “the exposed surfaces of walls, ceilings, and floors within buildings”. Common components of buildings that are considered part of the interior finish include paneling, ceiling tiles, and plastic sheet goods. Carpeting is considered an interior floor finish. More definitive information regarding the requirements for interior finish, including an overview of why interior finish ratings are regulated by the Code, how interior finish products are tested and rated, and special provisions of the code applicable to interior finish in sprinklered occupancies and the application of after-market products to enhance interior finish ratings are provided in a separate document “Interior Finish” that is available from the OSFM’s Division of Fire Prevention.