Types of partition are defined and the functions and properties to be considered are given regardless of the material from which they are made. Grades of partition are given related to their strength and robustness. Recommendations for ensuring that the design is realized on site and maintained after completion are given.Cross References:BS 476:Part 4BS 476:Part 6BS 476:Part 7BS 476:Part 11BS 476:Part 20BS 476:Part 22BS 952:Part 1BS 2750:Part 3BS 2750:Part 4BS 3638BS 4787:Part 1BS 4800BS 5234:Part 2BS 5588:Part 1BS 5588:Part 2BS 5588:Part 3BS 5588:Part 4BS 5588:Part 5BS 5628:Part 1BS 5628:Part 2BS 5628:Part 3BS 5821:Part 1BS 6100BS 6150BS 6206BS 6262BS 6399:Part 1BS 6750BS 8233DD 171CP 3:Chapter V:Part 2PD 6512:Part 3BS 5051:Part 1BS 5250BS 5268:Part 6:Section 6.1BS 5385:Part 1BS 5516BS 5750BS 8210BS 8212Health Technical Memorandum 56, PartitionsBRE Digest 346IEE Regulations for Electrical Installations