IAQ is an acronym for Indoor Air Quality, an important consideration in sustainable interiors.
NCIDQ Exam Glossary Terms - I
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IFMA
IFMA uses the Standard Practice for Building Floor Area Measurements for Facility Management (ASTM E1836) as its standard for measuring commercial spaces.
illuminance
Simply put, illuminance is a measure of the amount of light hitting a surface.
impact insulation class
IIC rates the ability of a floor or ceiling to block the sound of impacts from the room above.
implied warranty
An unwritten and unspoken guarantee to the buyer of goods that the product being purchased is of reasonable quality compared to similar products, and that is will be usable for its intended purpose.
incidental space
Incidental Space is area that isn’t occupied by the client like closets, structural columns and walls, but is needed to create the client’s space.
inherent FR (flame-resistant) fabric
Inherent FR fabrics have been woven using 100 percent FR yarns in both the warp and the fill.
intumescent
A substance used for fire protection that will swell quickly as a result of heat exposure.
ISO
ISO is an independent, non-governmental membership organization and the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards.
