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Construction element designed to separate two rooms or subdivide an interior space into different zones. Unlike load-bearing walls, it has no structural function and does not contribute to the building's solidity. This means that a partition wall can, in principle, be installed or removed without impacting the overall structural integrity of the building.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ! Typically made from lightweight materials such as plaster, wood, metal, or glass, a non-load-bearing interior wall (partition) is usually fixed between the floor, load-bearing walls, or ceiling.
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND : This type of wall can extend across the full height or part of the height of a floor.
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