IS 7564 Part 3 (1974) provides detailed recommendations for the coordination of dimensions in building components and assemblies specifically related to functional group 3: internal subdivision. This standard covers partitions, floors, ceilings, staircases, and their associated components, establishing dimensional coordination to ensure compatibility and efficient assembly. It is essential for architects, structural engineers, and construction professionals involved in the design and fabrication of internal building elements to maintain standardized dimensions for improved modular coordination.
Overview
IS 7564 Part 3 (1974) provides detailed recommendations for the coordination of dimensions in building components and assemblies specifically related to functional group 3: internal subdivision. This standard covers partitions, floors, ceilings, staircases, and their associated components, establishing dimensional coordination to ensure compatibility and efficient assembly. It is essential for architects, structural engineers, and construction professionals involved in the design and fabrication of internal building elements to maintain standardized dimensions for improved modular coordination.
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IS 7564 Part 3 (1974) — Introduction & Scope Key Points
| Element | Assembly/Component | Grade | Key Dimensions (Selected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partitions | Brickwork, Blockwork | A, B | Length, Height, Thickness |
| Floors | Flooring, Tiles | A, B | Length, Width, Thickness |
| Ceilings | False/Suspended | A, B | Length, Width, Thickness |
| Doors & Openings | Door leaves, Frames | A, C | Width, Height, Thickness |
flowchart LR
A[Building Components] --> B[Functional Group 3: Internal Subdivision]
B --> C[Partitions]
B --> D[Floors]
B --> E[Ceilings]
B --> F[Doors & Openings]
C --> G[Brickwork, Blockwork]
F --> H[Door leaves, Frames]
subgraph Dimension Coordination
G --> I[Length, Height, Thickness]
H --> J[Width, Height, Thickness]
end
Use IS 7564 Part 3 Table 1 for exact dimensions and cross-re
IS 7564 Part 3 - Scope & Key Specifications
| Element | Assembly | Component | Grading | Length | Width | Height | Depth | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partitions | Brickwork | Bricks | B | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Blockwork | Blocks | B | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Floors | Flooring | Tiles | A | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Ceilings | False/Suspended | Sheets (rigid) | A | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Doors | Door leaves | Hardware | C |
(✓ indicates recommended coordinating dimension)
graph LR
A[Building Components] --> B[Partitions]
A --> C[Floors]
A --> D[Ceilings]
A --> E[Doors]
B --> F{Dimensions}
C --> F
D --> F
E --> F
F --> G[Length]
F --> H[Width]
F --> I[Height]
F --> J[Depth]
F --> K[Thickness]
Summary: IS 7564 Part 3 standardizes dimensional coordination for internal subdivision elements to ensure compatibility and functional assembly in
IS 7564 Part 3 - Key Definitions & Specifications
| Element | Assembly | Component | Grade | Length | Width | Height | Depth | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partitions | Brickwork | Bricks | B | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Floors | Flooring | Tiles | A | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Ceilings | False/suspended | Sheets (rigid) | A | ✓ | ✓ |
flowchart TD
A[Basic Size] --> B[Limits of Size]
C[Components] -->|Grade A| D[Essential Coordination]
C -->|Grade B| E[Conditional Coordination]
C -->|Grade C| F[No Coordination]
G[Table 1] --> C
This ensures dimensional harmony in building internal subdivisions as per IS 7564 Part 3.
Clause 3.1: Grading Categories
| Element | Assembly/Component | Grade | Coordinating Dimensions (Selected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partitions | Brickwork, Blockwork | A | Length, Height, Thickness |
| Bricks, Blocks | B | Length, Width, Height | |
| Lintels | A | Length, Width, Depth | |
| Facing materials | A | Width, Height, Thickness | |
| Mosaic | C | None | |
| Panels | Planks and sections | A | Width, Height, Thickness |
| Bricks, Blocks | B | Length, Width, Height | |
| Doors | Door leaves | A | Width, Height, Thickness |
| Hardware | C | None | |
| Frames | A | Width, Height, Thickness | |
| Floors | Flooring sections | B | Thickness |
| Tiles | A | Length, Width | |
| Ceilings | False/suspended | A | Length, Width |
| Framing sections | B | Thickness | |
| Facing materials | A | Length, Width, Thickness |
graph LR
A[Grade A] -->|Essential| Coord[Dimensional Coordination]
B[Grade B] -->|Conditional| Coord
C[Grade C] -->|Not Required| NoCoord[No Dimensional Coordination]
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IS 7564 Part 3 (1974) — Co-ordinating Dimensions of Building Components and Assemblies
This part provides recommended co-ordinating dimensions for building components in Functional Group 3 - Internal Subdivision.
| Element of Construction | Assembly/Component | Grading | Coordinating Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partitions | Brickwork, Blockwork | A | Length: Selected, Height: Selected, Thickness: Selected |
| Bricks, Blocks | B | Length, Width, Height: Selected | |
| Lintels | A | Length, Width: Selected, Depth: Selected | |
| Facing materials | A | Width, Height, Thickness: Selected | |
| Grilles/registers | A | Length, Height: Selected | |
| Floors | Flooring (Tiles, Access covers) | A | Length, Width: Selected, Thickness: Selected |
| Ceilings | False/suspended ceilings | A | Length, Width: Selected |
| Sheets (rigid/flexible) | A | Length, Width: Selected | |
| Lighting fittings (inset) | A | Length, Width, Depth: Selected |
graph TD
A[Building Components] --> B[Partitions]
A --> C[Floors]
A --> D[Ceilings]
B --> E[Brickwork, Blockwork]
B --> F[Lintels]
B --> G[Facing Materials]
C --> H[Tiles, Access Covers]
D --> I[False Ceilings]
D --> J[Lighting Fittings]
Summary: IS 7564 Part 3
IS 7564 Part 3 (1974) - Partitions: Key Specifications
This part deals with co-ordinating dimensions for internal subdivision elements like partitions.
| Element | Assembly | Component | Grading | Length | Width | Height | Depth | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partitions | Brickwork | - | A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Blockwork | - | A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Bricks | B | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Blocks | B | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Lintels | A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Sections | Framing | B | ✓ | |||||
| Facing materials | - | A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Sections | Skirting | B | ✓ | |||||
| Panels | Planks and sections | A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Openings | Door leaves | A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Openings | Frames | A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
IS 7564 Part 3 (1974) — Key Specifications for Floors (Functional Group 3 - Internal Subdivision)
| Element | Assembly | Component | Grading | Length | Width | Height | Depth | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floors | Flooring | Sections: framing | B | — | — | — | — | Selected |
| Sections: boarding | B | Unselected | Selected | Unselected | — | — | ||
| Tiles | A | Selected | Selected | Unselected | — | Unselected | ||
| Mosaic | C | — | — | Unselected | — | Unselected | ||
| Access covers | A | Selected | Selected | Unselected | — | Unselected |
graph TD
Floors --> Framing_Sections[Sections: Framing (Thickness)]
Floors --> Boarding_Sections[Sections: Boarding (Width)]
Floors --> Tiles[Floor Tiles (Length, Width)]
Floors --> Mosaic[Mosaic (No specific dimensions)]
Floors --> Access_Covers[Access Covers (Length, Width)]
This coordination ensures functional and dimensional harmony within internal subdivisions as per IS 7564 Part 3.
IS 7564 Part 3 (1974) - Key Specifications for Ceilings
| Component | Grading | Length | Width | Height | Depth | Thickness | Cross-Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| False or suspended ceilings | A | Selected | Selected | - | - | - | - |
| Sections: framing | B | - | - | - | - | Selected | 1, 4 |
| Facing materials | A | Selected | Selected | - | - | Selected | - |
| Sheets: rigid (flat) | A | Selected | Selected | - | - | - | 1, 2, 5 |
| Sheets: flexible (including insulating) | A | - | Selected | - | - | - | 2, 5 |
| Tiles | A | Selected | Selected | - | - | - | - |
| Suspension system | A | - | - | - | Selected | - | 2 |
| Lighting fittings: inset | A | Selected | Selected (optional) | - | Selected | - | 4 |
| Radiant panels | A | Selected | Selected (optional) | - | - | - | 4 |
| Grilles/registers/access covers | A | Selected | Selected (optional) | - | - | - | 4 |
| Roof lights/lay lights | A | Selected | Selected | - | - | - | - |
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IS 7564 Part 3: Application of Modular Coordination - Key Points
| Group No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Structure |
| 2 | External envelope |
| 3 | Internal subdivision |
| 4 | Services and drainage |
| 5 | Fixtures, furniture, equipment |
| Grade | Importance of Dimensional Coordination |
|---|---|
| A | Essential for dimensional coordination |
| B | Needed in some situations |
| C | Not required |
flowchart TD
A[Identify Functional Group] --> B{Is Coordination Needed?}
B -- Yes --> C[Assign Grade A or B]
B -- No --> D[Assign Grade C]
C --> E[Define Nominal & Working Sizes]
E --> F[Standardize Components]
D --> F
This framework ensures efficient dimensioning, interchangeability, and integration of building components.
Table 1 outlines recommended coordinating dimensions for building components and assemblies in internal subdivision, with cross-references to other functional groups.
| Element of Construction | Assembly / Component | Grading | Coordinating Dimensions (mm) | Cross-Reference to Other Groups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partitions | Brickwork / Blockwork / Lintels / Facing materials / Skirting / Chimney breasts / Grilles | A, B, C | Length, Width, Height, Thickness (varies by component) | Groups 1, 2, 4, 5 |
| Panels (unframed/self-supporting) | Planks, Bricks, Blocks, Framing, Facing materials | A, B, C | Length, Width, Height, Thickness | Groups 1, 2, 4, 5 |
| Openings for Door Sets | Door leaves, Hardware, Frames, Architraves, Ventilators | A, C | Width, Height, Thickness | Groups 2, 4, 5 |
| Floors | Flooring sections, Tiles, Mosaic, Access covers | A, B, C | Length, Width, Thickness | Group 4 |
| Ceilings (False/Suspended) | Framing, Facing materials, Sheets, Suspension system, Lighting fittings | A, B | Length, Width, Thickness | Groups 1, 2, 4, 5 |
graph TD
A[Internal Subdivision] --> B[Partitions]
A --> C[Panels]
A --> D[Door Openings]
A --> E[Floors]
A --> F[Ceilings]
B --> B1[Brickwork]
B --> B2[Blockwork]
B --> B3[Lintels]
B --> B4[Facing Materials]
D
IS 7564 (Part 3) - Key Recommended Dimensions for Internal Subdivision (Functional Group 3)
The standard provides coordinated dimensions for various building components and assemblies to ensure functional compatibility.
| Element | Assembly/Component | Grading | Coordinating Dimensions (mm) | Notes / Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partitions | Brickwork / Blockwork | A | Length: Selected, Height: Selected, Thickness: Selected | For bricks/blocks: Length, Width, Height selected |
| Lintels | A | Length, Width selected; Depth selected | Related to openings | |
| Facing materials | A | Width, Height, Thickness selected | ||
| Chimney breasts/fire recesses | B | Length, Width, Height selected | Functional groups 2,4 | |
| Grilles/registers/access covers | A | Length, Height selected | Functional group 4 | |
| Panels | Planks and sections | A | Width, Height, Thickness selected | |
| Doors | Door leaves | A | Width, Height, Thickness selected | Includes grilles/louvres |
| Frames | A | Width, Height, Thickness selected | ||
| Architraves | C | Length, Width, Thickness selected | ||
| Floors | Flooring sections/framing | B | Thickness selected | |
| Tiles | A | Length, Width selected | ||
| Access covers | A | Length, Width selected | Functional group 4 | |
| Ceilings | False/suspended | A | Length, Width selected | |
| Sheets (rigid/flexible) | A | Length, Width selected | ||
| Lighting fittings (inset) | A | Length, Width, Depth selected | Functional group 4 |
Frequently Asked
Under IS 7564 Part 3 (1974), the recommended coordinating dimensions for partitions (Functional Group 3 - Internal Subdivision) are summarized from Table 1 as follows:
| Assembly | Component | Grade | Length | Width | Height | Depth | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brickwork | - | A | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Blockwork | - | A | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Bricks | - | B | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Blocks | - | B | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Lintels | - | A | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Facing materials | - | A | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Sections (framing) | - | B | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Sections (skirting) | - | B | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Grilles/registers | - | A | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Legend:
✔ = Coordinating dimension recommended
✘ = Not recommended
This coordination ensures compatibility and modularity in building components for efficient construction and assembly.
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According to IS 7564 Part 3, Clause 3.1, building components or assemblies are classified and graded for dimensional coordination based on their importance as follows:
Grading A: Components/assemblies for which dimensional coordination is essential. These require strict adherence to dimensions to ensure proper fit and function.
Grading B: Components/assemblies which sometimes need dimensional coordination depending on the situation. Coordination is conditional here.
Grading C: Components/assemblies which do not require dimensional coordination. These can have flexible dimensions without affecting the overall building system.
This grading helps prioritize which elements must be tightly controlled dimensionally to ensure smooth integration and construction efficiency.
IS 7564 Part 3 covers internal building elements under Functional Group 3 - Internal Subdivision, specifically:
Partitions: Including brickwork, blockwork, panels (framed and unframed), lintels, skirting, facing materials, chimney breasts, grilles/registers/access covers, and door openings (with door leaves, frames, hardware, ventilators).
Floors: Flooring components such as framing sections, boarding, tiles, mosaic, and access covers.
Ceilings: False or suspended ceilings including framing sections, facing materials, rigid/flexible sheets, tiles, suspension systems, lighting fittings, radiant panels, grilles/registers/access covers, and roof/lay lights.
Staircases: Though not detailed in the excerpt, staircases are included in the functional group as per Clause 1.1.
| Element | Components Covered |
|---|---|
| Partitions | Brick/block work, panels, lintels, skirting, doors |
| Floors | Framing, boarding, tiles, mosaics, access covers |
| Ceilings | Framing, facing, sheets, tiles, lighting, grilles |
| Staircases | Included but details not specified in excerpt |
This standard recommends co-ordinating dimensions for these elements to ensure functional integration within buildings.
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In brief: IS 7564 Part 3 standardizes dimensions for partitions, floors, ceilings, and staircases as internal building elements.
According to IS 7564 Part 3, tolerances and joint clearances are incorporated within the Co-ordinating Space (Clause 2.7), which is the allocated space bounded by co-ordinating planes for a component. This space inherently includes:
When designing or specifying components, add tolerance + joint clearance to nominal dimensions to define the co-ordinating space, ensuring proper fit and function.
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This approach guarantees assembly compatibility despite manufacturing and installation variations.
IS 7564 Part 3 adopts a modular coordination system based on functional groups for internal subdivisions (Functional Group 3). While the standard does not specify exact modular sizes in the provided context, it emphasizes:
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Summary: IS 7564 Part 3 promotes dimension coordination within internal subdivisions using modular increments aligned with international practices, typically in 100 mm or 300 mm multiples, to ensure functional compatibility and ease of construction.
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