Glossary

Describes a standard exclusion in liability insurance policies. Under this exclusion, the liability insurance does not apply to damage to

An electric device which prevents movement of an elevator car unless its door (or gate) is in the closed position.

A hinge or pivot, used in ancient construction to hang a door.

A metal frame, attached to a door or drawer, which holds a name card or label.

1. A prison. 2. A starting stall in a Roman circus for horse or chariot races. 3. The dens for

A framework of timber which spans a building and carries the boarding and other covering.

The frame of timbers which supports the floorboards above and the ceiling below.