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discontinuous construction

Construction in which there is no solid connection between the rooms of a building and the building structure; or between

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disconnecting means

A device (usually a circuit breaker, a fused switch, or a fused circuitbreaker- assembly) that disconnects the conductors of an

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discomfort glare

A low-level glare that causes discomfort and annoyance, but does not necessarily impair vision or visual performance.

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discoloration

Any change in color from the original color or from the desired color.

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discharge pipe

Any pipe that conveys the discharge from plumbing fixtures, appliances, or the like.

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