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* '''FREESTANDINGFAN''' - An electrical appliance that is used occasionally to provide ventilation. A freestanding fan is a 'plugged' appliance whose load may be removed from an electric circuit. ... [https://standards.buildingsmart.org/IFC/DEV/IFC4_3/RC1/HTML/link/ifcelectricappliancetypeenum.htm read more] | * '''FREESTANDINGFAN''' - An electrical appliance that is used occasionally to provide ventilation. A freestanding fan is a 'plugged' appliance whose load may be removed from an electric circuit. ... [https://standards.buildingsmart.org/IFC/DEV/IFC4_3/RC1/HTML/link/ifcelectricappliancetypeenum.htm read more] | ||
* '''FREESTANDINGWATERCOOLER''' - A small, local electrical appliance for cooling water. A freestanding water cooler is a 'plugged' appliance whose load may be removed from an electric circuit. ... [https://standards.buildingsmart.org/IFC/DEV/IFC4_3/RC1/HTML/link/ifcelectricappliancetypeenum.htm read more] | * '''FREESTANDINGWATERCOOLER''' - A small, local electrical appliance for cooling water. A freestanding water cooler is a 'plugged' appliance whose load may be removed from an electric circuit. ... [https://standards.buildingsmart.org/IFC/DEV/IFC4_3/RC1/HTML/link/ifcelectricappliancetypeenum.htm read more] | ||
− | * '''FREESTANDINGWATERHEATER''' - A small, local electrical appliance for heating water. A freestanding water heater is a 'plugged' appliance whose load may be removed from an electric circuit. ... [https://standards.buildingsmart.org/IFC/DEV/IFC4_3/RC1/HTML/link/ifcelectricappliancetypeenum.htm read more] | + | * '''FREESTANDINGWATERHEATER''' - A small, local electrical appliance for heating water. A [https://www.waterheatermanuals.com/ freestanding water heater] is a 'plugged' appliance whose load may be removed from an electric circuit. ... [https://standards.buildingsmart.org/IFC/DEV/IFC4_3/RC1/HTML/link/ifcelectricappliancetypeenum.htm read more] |
* '''FREEZER''' - An electrical appliance that has the primary function of storing food at temperatures below the freezing point of water. ... [https://standards.buildingsmart.org/IFC/DEV/IFC4_3/RC1/HTML/link/ifcelectricappliancetypeenum.htm read more] | * '''FREEZER''' - An electrical appliance that has the primary function of storing food at temperatures below the freezing point of water. ... [https://standards.buildingsmart.org/IFC/DEV/IFC4_3/RC1/HTML/link/ifcelectricappliancetypeenum.htm read more] | ||
* '''FRIDGE_FREEZER''' - An electrical appliance that combines the functions of a freezer and a refrigerator through the provision of separate compartments. ... [https://standards.buildingsmart.org/IFC/DEV/IFC4_3/RC1/HTML/link/ifcelectricappliancetypeenum.htm read more] | * '''FRIDGE_FREEZER''' - An electrical appliance that combines the functions of a freezer and a refrigerator through the provision of separate compartments. ... [https://standards.buildingsmart.org/IFC/DEV/IFC4_3/RC1/HTML/link/ifcelectricappliancetypeenum.htm read more] | ||
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The COBie specification defines a list of maintainable types and objects. However, an understanding of this definition usually also requires an understanding of the IFC classes defined in the specification. For convenience, a table is provided here which is generated from the COBie specification to define maintainable assets in as non-technical terms as possible.
Maintainable types[edit]
IFC Class | Predefined Type |
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IfcDoorStyle |
Definition: The door style, IfcDoorStyle, defines a particular style of doors, which may be included into the spatial context of the building model through instances of IfcDoor. A door style defines the overall parameter of the door style and refers to the particular parameter of the lining and one (or several) panels through the IfcDoorLiningProperties and the IfcDoorPanelProperties. ... read more |
IfcBuildingElementProxyType |
IfcBuildingElementProxyType defines a list of commonly shared property set definitions of a building element proxy and an optional set of product representations. It is used to define an element specification (i.e. the specific product information, that is common to all occurrences of that product type). ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcChimneyType |
The building element type IfcChimneyType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of chimneys. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcCoveringType |
The element type IfcCoveringType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of coverings. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcDoorType |
The element type IfcDoorType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of doors. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFootingType |
The building element type IfcFootingType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of footings. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcPileType |
The building element type IfcPileType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of piles. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcRoofType |
The building element type IfcRoofType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of roofs. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcShadingDeviceType |
The building element type IfcShadingDeviceType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of shading devices. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcWindowType |
The element type IfcWindowType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of windows. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcDistributionControlElementType |
The element type IfcDistributionControlElementType defines a list of commonly shared property set definitions of an element and an optional set of product representations. It is used to define an element specification (the specific product information that is common to all occurrences of that product type). ... read more |
IfcActuatorType |
The distribution control element type IfcActuatorType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of actuators. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcAlarmType |
The distribution control element type IfcAlarmType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of alarms. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcControllerType |
The distribution control element type IfcControllerType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of controllers. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowInstrumentType |
The distribution control element type IfcFlowInstrumentType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of flow instruments. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcProtectiveDeviceTrippingUnitType |
The distribution control element type IfcProtectiveDeviceTrippingUnitType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of protective device tripping units. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSensorType |
The distribution control element type IfcSensorType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of sensors. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcUnitaryControlElementType |
The distribution control element type IfcUnitaryControlElementType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of unitary control elements. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcDistributionChamberElementType |
The distribution flow element type IfcDistributionChamberElementType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of distribution chamber elements. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcEnergyConversionDeviceType |
The element type IfcEnergyConversionType defines a list of commonly shared property set definitions of an energy conversion device and an optional set of product representations. It is used to define an energy conversion device specification (the specific product information, that is common to all occurrences of that product type). ... read more |
IfcAirToAirHeatRecoveryType |
The energy conversion device type IfcAirToAirHeatRecoveryType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of air to air heat recoverys. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcBoilerType |
The energy conversion device type IfcBoilerType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of boilers. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcBurnerType |
The energy conversion device type IfcBurnerType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of burners. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcChillerType |
The energy conversion device type IfcChillerType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of chillers. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcCoilType |
The energy conversion device type IfcCoilType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of coils. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcCondenserType |
The energy conversion device type IfcCondenserType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of condensers. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcCooledBeamType |
The energy conversion device type IfcCooledBeamType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of cooled beams. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcCoolingTowerType |
The energy conversion device type IfcCoolingTowerType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of cooling towers. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcElectricGeneratorType |
The energy conversion device type IfcElectricGeneratorType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of electric generators. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcElectricMotorType |
The energy conversion device type IfcElectricMotorType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of electric motors. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcEngineType |
The energy conversion device type IfcEngineType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of engines. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcEvaporativeCoolerType |
The energy conversion device type IfcEvaporativeCoolerType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of evaporative coolers. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcEvaporatorType |
The energy conversion device type IfcEvaporatorType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of evaporators. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcHeatExchangerType |
The energy conversion device type IfcHeatExchangerType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of heat exchangers. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcHumidifierType |
The energy conversion device type IfcHumidifierType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of humidifiers. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcMotorConnectionType |
The energy conversion device type IfcMotorConnectionType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of motor connections. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSolarDeviceType |
The energy conversion device type IfcSolarDeviceType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of solar devices. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcTransformerType |
The energy conversion device type IfcTransformerType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of transformers. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcTubeBundleType |
The energy conversion device type IfcTubeBundleType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of tube bundles. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcUnitaryEquipmentType |
The energy conversion device type IfcUnitaryEquipmentType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of unitary equipments. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowControllerType |
The element type IfcFlowControllerType defines a list of commonly shared property set definitions of a flow controller and an optional set of product representations. It is used to define a flow controller specification (i.e. the specific product information, that is common to all occurrences of that product type). ... read more |
IfcAirTerminalBoxType |
The flow controller type IfcAirTerminalBoxType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of air terminal boxes. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcDamperType |
The flow controller type IfcDamperType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of dampers. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcElectricDistributionBoardType |
The flow controller type IfcElectricDistributionBoardType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of electric distribution boards. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcElectricTimeControlType |
The flow controller type IfcElectricTimeControlType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of electric time controls. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowMeterType |
The flow controller type IfcFlowMeterType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of flow meters. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcProtectiveDeviceType |
The flow controller type IfcProtectiveDeviceType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of protective devices. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSwitchingDeviceType |
The flow controller type IfcSwitchingDeviceType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of switching devices. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcValveType |
The flow controller type IfcValveType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of valves. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowMovingDeviceType |
The element type IfcFlowMovingDeviceType defines a list of commonly shared property set definitions of a flow moving device and an optional set of product representations. It is used to define a flow moving device specification (i.e. the specific product information, that is common to all occurrences of that product type). ... read more |
IfcCompressorType |
The flow moving device type IfcCompressorType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of compressors. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFanType |
The flow moving device type IfcFanType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of fans. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcPumpType |
The flow moving device type IfcPumpType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of pumps. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowStorageDeviceType |
The element type IfcFlowStorageDeviceType defines a list of commonly shared property set definitions of a flow storage device and an optional set of product representations. It is used to define a flow storage device specification (the specific product information that is common to all occurrences of that product type). ... read more |
IfcElectricFlowStorageDeviceType |
The flow storage device type IfcElectricFlowStorageDeviceType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of electric flow storage devices. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcTankType |
The flow storage device type IfcTankType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of tanks. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowTerminalType |
The element type IfcFlowTerminalType defines a list of commonly shared property set definitions of a flow terminal and an optional set of product representations. It is used to define a flow terminal specification (the specific product information that is common to all occurrences of that product type). ... read more |
IfcAirTerminalType |
The flow terminal type IfcAirTerminalType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of air terminals. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcAudioVisualApplianceType |
The flow terminal type IfcAudioVisualApplianceType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of audio visual appliances. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcCommunicationsApplianceType |
The flow terminal type IfcCommunicationsApplianceType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of communications appliances. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcElectricApplianceType |
The flow terminal type IfcElectricApplianceType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of electric appliances. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFireSuppressionTerminalType |
The flow terminal type IfcFireSuppressionTerminalType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of fire suppression terminals. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcLampType |
The flow terminal type IfcLampType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of lamps. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcLightFixtureType |
The flow terminal type IfcLightFixtureType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of light fixtures. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcMedicalDeviceType |
The flow terminal type IfcMedicalDeviceType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of medical devices. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcOutletType |
The flow terminal type IfcOutletType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of outlets. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSanitaryTerminalType |
The flow terminal type IfcSanitaryTerminalType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of sanitary terminals. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSpaceHeaterType |
The flow terminal type IfcSpaceHeaterType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of space heaters. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcStackTerminalType |
The flow terminal type IfcStackTerminalType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of stack terminals. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcWasteTerminalType |
The flow terminal type IfcWasteTerminalType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of waste terminals. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowTreatmentDeviceType |
The element type IfcFlowTreatmentDeviceType defines a list of commonly shared property set definitions of a flow treatment device and an optional set of product representations. It is used to define a flow treatment device specification (the specific product information that is common to all occurrences of that product type). ... read more |
IfcDuctSilencerType |
The flow treatment device type IfcDuctSilencerType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of duct silencers. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcFilterType |
The flow treatment device type IfcFilterType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of filters. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcInterceptorType |
The flow treatment device type IfcInterceptorType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of interceptors. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcElementAssemblyType |
The IfcElementAssemblyType defines a list of commonly shared property set definitions of an element and an optional set of product representations. It is used to define an element specification (i.e. the specific product information, that is common to all occurrences of that product type). ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcBuildingElementPartType |
The building element part type defines lists of commonly shared property set definitions and representation maps of parts of a building element. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcDiscreteAccessoryType |
The element component type IfcDiscreteAccessoryType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of discrete accessorys. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcMechanicalFastenerType |
The element component type IfcMechanicalFastenerType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of mechanical fasteners. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcReinforcingElementType |
The element component type IfcReinforcingElementType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of reinforcing elements. The set of shared information may include: ... read more |
IfcReinforcingBarType |
The reinforcing element type IfcReinforcingBarType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of reinforcing bars. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcReinforcingMeshType |
The reinforcing element type IfcReinforcingMeshType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of reinforcing meshs. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcTendonAnchorType |
The reinforcing element type IfcTendonAnchorType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of tendon anchors. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcTendonType |
The reinforcing element type IfcTendonType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of tendons. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcVibrationIsolatorType |
The element component type IfcVibrationIsolatorType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of vibration isolators. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcFurnishingElementType |
IfcFurnishingElementType defines a list of commonly shared property set definitions of an element and an optional set of product representations. It is used to define an element specification (the specific product information, that is common to all occurrences of that product type). ... read more |
IfcFurnitureType |
The furnishing element type IfcFurnitureType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of furnitures. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSystemFurnitureElementType |
The furnishing element type IfcSystemFurnitureElementType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of system furniture elements. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcGeographicElementType |
An IfcGeographicElementType is used to define an element specification of a geographic element (i.e. the specific product information, that is common to all occurrences of that product type). Geographic element types include for different types of element that may be used to represent information within a geographical landscape external to a building. Within the world of geographic information they are referred to generally as features. IfcGeographicElementTypes include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcTransportElementType |
The element type IfcTransportElementType defines commonly shared information for occurrences of transport elements. The set of shared information may include: ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSpatialZoneType |
The IfcSpatialZoneType defines a list of commonly shared property set definitions of a space and an optional set of product representations. It is used to define a space specification (i.e. the specific space information, that is common to all occurrences of that space type). ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcWindowStyle |
The window style defines a particular style of windows, which may be included into the spatial context of the building model through instances of IfcWindow. A window style defines the overall parameter of the window style and refers to the particular parameter of the lining and one (or several) panels through IfcWindowLiningProperties and IfcWindowPanelProperties. ... read more |
Maintainable objects[edit]
IFC Class | Predefined Type |
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IfcBuildingElementProxy |
The IfcBuildingElementProxy is a proxy definition that provides the same functionality as subtypes of IfcBuildingElement, but without having a predefined meaning of the special type of building element, it represents. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcChimney |
Chimneys are typically vertical, or as near as vertical, parts of the construction of a building and part of the building fabric. Often constructed by pre-cast or insitu concrete, today seldom by bricks. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcCovering |
A covering is an element which covers some part of another element and is fully dependent on that other element. The IfcCovering defines the occurrence of a covering type, that (if given) is expressed by the IfcCoveringType. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcDoor |
The door is a built element that is predominately used to provide controlled access for people, goods, animals and vehicles. It includes constructions with hinged, pivoted, sliding, and additionally revolving and folding operations. REMOVE: A door consists of a lining and one or several panels. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcDoorStandardCase |
The standard door, IfcDoorStandardCase, defines a door with certain constraints for the provision of operation types, opening directions, frame and lining parameters, and with certain constraints for the geometric representation. The IfcDoorStandardCase handles all cases of doors, that: ... read more |
IfcShadingDevice |
Shading devices are purpose built devices to protect from the sunlight, from natural light, or screening them from view. Shading devices can form part of the facade or can be mounted inside the building, they can be fixed or operable. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcWindow |
The window is a building element that is predominately used to provide natural light and fresh air. It includes vertical opening but also horizontal opening such as skylights or light domes. It includes constructions with swinging, pivoting, sliding, or revolving panels and fixed panels. A window consists of a lining and one or several panels. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcWindowStandardCase |
The standard window, IfcWindowStandardCase, defines a window with certain constraints for the provision of operation types, opening directions, frame and lining parameters, construction types and with certain constraints for the geometric representation. The IfcWindowStandardCase handles all cases of windows, that: ... read more |
IfcDistributionControlElement |
The distribution element IfcDistributionControlElement defines occurrence elements of a building automation control system that are used to impart control over elements of a distribution system. ... read more |
IfcActuator |
An actuator is a mechanical device for moving or controlling a mechanism or system. An actuator takes energy, usually created by air, electricity, or liquid, and converts that into some kind of motion. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcAlarm |
An alarm is a device that signals the existence of a condition or situation that is outside the boundaries of normal expectation or that activates such a device. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcController |
A controller is a device that monitors inputs and controls outputs within a building automation system. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowInstrument |
A flow instrument reads and displays the value of a particular property of a system at a point, or displays the difference in the value of a property between two points. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcProtectiveDeviceTrippingUnit |
A protective device tripping unit breaks an electrical circuit at a separate breaking unit when a stated electric current that passes through the unit is exceeded. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSensor |
A sensor is a device that measures a physical quantity and converts it into a signal which can be read by an observer or by an instrument. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcUnitaryControlElement |
A unitary control element combines a number of control components into a single product, such as a thermostat or humidistat. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcDistributionChamberElement |
A distribution chamber element defines a place at which distribution systems and their constituent elements may be inspected or through which they may travel. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcEnergyConversionDevice |
The distribution flow element IfcEnergyConversionDevice defines the occurrence of a device used to perform energy conversion or heat transfer and typically participates in a flow distribution system. Its type is defined by IfcEnergyConversionDeviceType or its subtypes. ... read more |
IfcAirToAirHeatRecovery |
An air-to-air heat recovery device employs a counter-flow heat exchanger between inbound and outbound air flow. It is typically used to transfer heat from warmer air in one chamber to cooler air in the second chamber (i.e., typically used to recover heat from the conditioned air being exhausted and the outside air being supplied to a building), resulting in energy savings from reduced heating (or cooling) requirements. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcBoiler |
A boiler is a closed, pressure-rated vessel in which water or other fluid is heated using an energy source such as natural gas, heating oil, or electricity. The fluid in the vessel is then circulated out of the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcBurner |
A burner is a device that converts fuel into heat through combustion. It includes gas, oil, and wood burners. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcChiller |
A chiller is a device used to remove heat from a liquid via a vapor-compression or absorption refrigeration cycle to cool a fluid, typically water or a mixture of water and glycol. The chilled fluid is then used to cool and dehumidify air in a building. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcCoil |
A coil is a device used to provide heat transfer between non-mixing media. A common example is a cooling coil, which utilizes a finned coil in which circulates chilled water, antifreeze, or refrigerant that is used to remove heat from air moving across the surface of the coil. A coil may be used either for heating or cooling purposes by placing a series of tubes (the coil) carrying a heating or cooling fluid into an airstream. The coil may be constructed from tubes bundled in a serpentine form or from finned tubes that give a extended heat transfer surface. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcCondenser |
A condenser is a device that is used to dissipate heat, typically by condensing a substance such as a refrigerant from its gaseous to its liquid state. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcCooledBeam |
A cooled beam (or chilled beam) is a device typically used to cool air by circulating a fluid such as chilled water through exposed finned tubes above a space. Typically mounted overhead near or within a ceiling, the cooled beam uses convection to cool the space below it by acting as a heat sink for the naturally rising warm air of the space. Once cooled, the air naturally drops back to the floor where the cycle begins again. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcCoolingTower |
A cooling tower is a device which rejects heat to ambient air by circulating a fluid such as water through it to reduce its temperature by partial evaporation. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcElectricGenerator |
An electric generator is an engine that is a machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcElectricMotor |
An electric motor is an engine that is a machine for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcEngine |
An engine is a device that converts fuel into mechanical energy through combustion. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcEvaporativeCooler |
An evaporative cooler is a device that cools air by saturating it with water vapor. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcEvaporator |
An evaporator is a device in which a liquid refrigerent is vaporized and absorbs heat from the surrounding fluid. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcHeatExchanger |
A heat exchanger is a device used to provide heat transfer between non-mixing media such as plate and shell and tube heat exchangers. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcHumidifier |
A humidifier is a device that adds moisture into the air. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcMotorConnection |
A motor connection provides the means for connecting a motor as the driving device to the driven device. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSolarDevice |
A solar device converts solar radiation into other energy such as electric current or thermal energy. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcTransformer |
A transformer is an inductive stationary device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcTubeBundle |
A tube bundle is a device consisting of tubes and bundles of tubes used for heat transfer and contained typically within other energy conversion devices, such as a chiller or coil. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcUnitaryEquipment |
Unitary equipment typically combine a number of components into a single product, such as air handlers, pre-packaged rooftop air-conditioning units, heat pumps, and split systems. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowController |
The distribution flow element IfcFlowController defines the occurrence of elements of a distribution system that are used to regulate flow through a distribution system. Examples include dampers, valves, switches, and relays. Its type is defined by IfcFlowControllerType or subtypes. ... read more |
IfcAirTerminalBox |
An air terminal box typically participates in an HVAC duct distribution system and is used to control or modulate the amount of air delivered to its downstream ductwork. An air terminal box type is often referred to as an "air flow regulator". ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcDamper |
A damper typically participates in an HVAC duct distribution system and is used to control or modulate the flow of air. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcElectricDistributionBoard |
A distribution board is a flow controller in which instances of electrical devices are brought together at a single place for a particular purpose. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcElectricTimeControl |
An electric time control is a device that applies control to the provision or flow of electrical energy over time. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowMeter |
A flow meter is a device that is used to measure the flow rate in a system. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcProtectiveDevice |
A protective device breaks an electrical circuit when a stated electric current that passes through it is exceeded. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSwitchingDevice |
A switch is used in a cable distribution system (electrical circuit) to control or modulate the flow of electricity. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcValve |
A valve is used in a building services piping distribution system to control or modulate the flow of the fluid. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowMovingDevice |
The distribution flow element IfcFlowMovingDevice defines the occurrence of an apparatus used to distribute, circulate or perform conveyance of fluids, including liquids and gases (such as a pump or fan), and typically participates in a flow distribution system. Its type is defined by IfcFlowMovingDeviceType or its subtypes. ... read more |
IfcCompressor |
A compressor is a device that compresses a fluid typically used in a refrigeration circuit. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFan |
A fan is a device which imparts mechanical work on a gas. A typical usage of a fan is to induce airflow in a building services air distribution system. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcPump |
A pump is a device which imparts mechanical work on fluids or slurries to move them through a channel or pipeline. A typical use of a pump is to circulate chilled water or heating hot water in a building services distribution system. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowStorageDevice |
The distribution flow element IfcFlowStorageDevice defines the occurrence of a device that participates in a distribution system and is used for temporary storage (such as a tank). Its type is defined by IfcFlowStorageDeviceType or its subtypes. ... read more |
IfcElectricFlowStorageDevice |
An electric flow storage device is a device in which electrical energy is stored and from which energy may be progressively released. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcTank |
A tank is a vessel or container in which a fluid or gas is stored for later use. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowTerminal |
The distribution flow element IfcFlowTerminal defines the occurrence of a permanently attached element that acts as a terminus or beginning of a distribution system (such as an air outlet, drain, water closet, or sink). A terminal is typically a point at which a system interfaces with an external environment. Its type is defined by IfcFlowTerminalType or its subtypes. ... read more |
IfcAirTerminal |
An air terminal is a terminating or origination point for the transfer of air between distribution system(s) and one or more spaces. It can also be used for the transfer of air between adjacent spaces. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcAudioVisualAppliance |
An audio-visual appliance is a device that displays, captures, transmits, or receives audio or video. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcCommunicationsAppliance |
A communications appliance transmits and receives electronic or digital information as data or sound. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcElectricAppliance |
An electric appliance is a device intended for consumer usage that is powered by electricity. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFireSuppressionTerminal |
A fire suppression terminal has the purpose of delivering a fluid (gas or liquid) that will suppress a fire. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcLamp |
A lamp is an artificial light source such as a light bulb or tube. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcLightFixture |
A light fixture is a container that is designed for the purpose of housing one or more lamps and optionally devices that control, restrict or vary their emission. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcMedicalDevice |
A medical device is attached to a medical piping system and operates upon medical gases to perform a specific function. Medical gases include medical air, medical vacuum, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and nitrous oxide. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcOutlet |
An outlet is a device installed at a point to receive one or more inserted plugs for electrical power or communications. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSanitaryTerminal |
A sanitary terminal is a fixed appliance or terminal usually supplied with water and used for drinking, cleaning or foul water disposal or that is an item of equipment directly used with such an appliance or terminal. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSpaceHeater |
Space heaters utilize a combination of radiation and/or natural convection using a heating source such as electricity, steam or hot water to heat a limited space or area. Examples of space heaters include radiators, convectors, baseboard and finned-tube heaters. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcStackTerminal |
A stack terminal is placed at the top of a ventilating stack (such as to prevent ingress by birds or rainwater) or rainwater pipe (to act as a collector or hopper for discharge from guttering). ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcWasteTerminal |
A waste terminal has the purpose of collecting or intercepting waste from one or more sanitary terminals or other fluid waste generating equipment and discharging it into a single waste/drainage system. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcFlowTreatmentDevice |
The distribution flow element IfcFlowTreatmentDevice defines the occurrence of a device typically used to remove unwanted matter from a fluid, either liquid or gas, and typically participates in a flow distribution system. Its type is defined by IfcFlowTreatmentDeviceType or its subtypes. ... read more |
IfcDuctSilencer |
A duct silencer is a device that is typically installed inside a duct distribution system for the purpose of reducing the noise levels from air movement, fan noise, etc. in the adjacent space or downstream of the duct silencer device. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcFilter |
A filter is an apparatus used to remove particulate or gaseous matter from fluids and gases. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcInterceptor |
An interceptor is a device designed and installed in order to separate and retain deleterious, hazardous or undesirable matter while permitting normal sewage or liquids to discharge into a collection system by gravity. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcDiscreteAccessory |
A discrete accessory is a representation of different kinds of accessories included in or added to elements. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcTendon |
A tendon is a steel element such as a wire, cable, bar, rod, or strand used to impart prestress to concrete when the element is tensioned. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcTendonAnchor |
A tendon anchor is the end connection for tendons in prestressed or posttensioned concrete. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcVibrationIsolator |
A vibration isolator is a device used to minimize the effects of vibration transmissibility in a structure. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcFurnishingElement |
A furnishing element is a generalization of all furniture related objects. Furnishing objects are characterized as being ... read more |
IfcFurniture |
Furniture defines complete furnishings such as a table, desk, chair, or cabinet, which may or may not be permanently attached to a building structure. ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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IfcSystemFurnitureElement |
A system furniture element defines components of modular furniture which are not directly placed in a building structure but aggregated inside furniture. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcGeographicElement |
An IfcGeographicElement is a generalization of all elements within a geographical landscape. It includes occurrences of typical geographical elements, often referred to as features, such as trees or terrain. Common type information behind several occurrences of IfcGeographicElement is provided by the IfcGeographicElementType. ... read more The following predefined types are defined: |
IfcTransportElement |
A transport element is a generalization of all transport related objects that move people, animals or goods within a REMOVE {building or building complex} Facility. The IfcTransportElement defines the occurrence of a transport element, that (if given), is expressed by the IfcTransportElementType . ... read more The following predefined types are defined:
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