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Ambiguous set of classifications for common MEP items
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In 2019 (and still now :) ) i did a lot of work going through models object by object checking their IFC classification. I found many objects I was unsure where they would belong. I made a list here of the objects I would find in a lot of models. Due to their commonplaceness, I would assume IFC should cover them. For example fire extinguisher.
List [here](https://forums.buildingsmart.org/t/how-to-categorise-electric-strikes-idf-panels-egress-paths-and-more/2018)
Edit: I've just tabulated them here.
Thing | IFC Class
--- | ---
[Electric strike](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_strike) | IfcActuator.WHAT?
[Intermediate distribution frame IDF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermediate_distribution_frame) | IfcElectricDistributionBoard.WHAT?
[Panic button](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_button) | IfcAlarm.WHAT? IfcSwitchingDevice.MOMENTARYSWITCH ?
[Reed switch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_switch) | IfcSwitchingDevice.CONTACTOR ? IfcSensor?
Egress paths | IfcBuildingElementProxy.PROVISIONFORSPACE
[Load bank](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Load_bank) | ?
[Fire hydrant booster](https://allpumps.com.au/pumps-by-type/fire-hydrant-systems/) | IfcCompressor.BOOSTER? IfcPump?
[Air pressure maintenance device](https://www.vikinggroupinc.com/air-pressure-maintenance-device-model-d-2) | ?
[Pipe sight glasses](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=pipe+sight+glass&iax=images&ia=images) | IfcDistributionChamberElement.WHAT?
[Pipe clamps](http://www.clampingsolutions.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Cofil-clamp3.jpg) | IfcDiscreteAccessory.WHAT?
[Tundish](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tundish) | IfcWasteTerminal.WHAT?
[Vent cowl](https://pipecowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DWV-Insect-Proof-Vent-Cowls.jpg) | IfcStackTerminal.COWL?
[Rainwater outlet filter cover](https://static.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/u/prod/l/kf7800-1-leaf-filter-grill-47398.jpg) | IfcFilter.?
[UV disinfection system](https://www.lenntech.com/systems/uv/uv_disinfection.htm) | IfcFilter.?
[VAV box](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_air_volume) | IfcAirTerminalBox.VARIABLEFLOWPRESSUREDEPENDANT or VARIABLEFLOWPRESSUREINDEPENDANT
[Ceiling access panels](http://accesspanel.com/) | IfcDoor? IfcCovering.CEILING?
ATM Machines | ?
Ticketing machines | ?
Signage | IfcSign
Fire extinguisher | IfcFireSuppressionTerminal.WHAT?
Swimming pool filter | IfcFilter.WATERFILTER
Pool bottom drain | ?
Skimmer | ?
Pool return device | ?
Pool suction device | ?
Pool whirlpool device | ?
Can we go through this list and figure out where they belong and whether or not any enums can / should be added?
Ping @CyrilWaechter as many of these are MEP things.
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